Because it was a temporary throne ceremony, it was only to inform the world that Zhu Houzhao had become the lord of the Nine Five, and the Ming Dynasty had already mastered, so the ceremony was simple.

The music of Danbi was played, and the ministers knelt down and worshiped the emperor. The new emperor's ascension ceremony was announced to the end. Liu Jian, on behalf of all civil and military officials, stepped forward to salute Zhu Houzhao, and asked about the funeral arrangements of the ancestor's emperor.

Zhu Houzhao was about to answer, but Xiao Jing next to him winked.

Although Zhu Houzhao was not happy, today was his first time as an emperor. He dared not be too arrogant. He could only wait until Xiao Jing came to guide him, and then he copied everything: "All it is left to Liu Shaofu and all the ministers. I have just ascended to the great treasure. I don't understand many things, so I need to be careful in assisting you!"

"Yes, your Majesty!"

The ministers saluted again.

Zhu Houzhou looked at Liu Jian, who was standing in front of the civil and military ministers, and suddenly felt it was annoying and thought to himself: "When I was the prince, I was very angry with you. Now I am the emperor. Your young master Liu is still in a state of mind. You are ready to let me live under your shadow all your life, right?"

He felt angry, but he couldn't let it go, which made Zhu Houzhao speechless. He could only force himself to suppress and turn to look at Queen Zhang sitting next to him.

At this time, Empress Zhang was still sobbing, but Zhu Houzhao could detect the hopes from his mother. After he ascended the throne, Empress Zhang's status would be even more important in a short period of time. After all, there is no master in the harem now, and Zhu Houzhao is not yet an adult and cannot handle many things by himself. When ministers such as Liu Jian and Li Dongyang encounter major issues, they will definitely ask for instructions from Empress Zhang.

However, in public occasions like Fengtian Palace, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and others will not refute the new emperor's face. They have to ask Zhu Houzhao for advice on anything, but it is hard to say in private occasions.

Empress Zhang is now promoted to Empress Dowager. Even in an era when the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, she still has great power. Many ministers will turn to the empress dowager's faction. The Zhang brothers are Empress Zhang's natural helpers, and the status of Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling is highlighted.

Zhu Houzhao had no say in Emperor Hongzhi's funeral, so he could only entrust his father's funeral to Liu Jian and others.

As the newly released emperor, Zhu Houzhao did not understand any of this, including temple names, posthumous titles, specific arrangements for funerals, construction of tombs.

"...Your Majesty, during the national mourning period, the people should prohibit dancing, music and marriage. The officials of the court have been mourning for three years and cry as usual. Please beg your Majesty for the sake of gratitude!" Liu Jian reported the ceremony.

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he had no idea how to answer. If the court officials really kept mourning for three years, it would mean that the court would not be able to operate normally within three years.

Zhu Houzhao opened her mouth and could only look at Xiao Jing beside her helplessly.

Xiao Jing walked to the dragon throne and asked Zhu Houzhao again.

Zhu Houzhao was about to repeat the words, but found that his mind was not enough. In front of so many court officials, Xiao Jing spoke very quietly before, remembering the latter and forgot the previous one. But he was very smart and said to Xiao Jing: "Eunuch Xiao, let me announce to the court officials as I said!"

Xiao Jing was stunned at first. I was clearly saying, "What did you say?" But he quickly reacted, secretly praised Zhu Houzhao and responded quickly, and immediately said:

"Your Majesty's imperial order is passed on, and the people's livelihood should not be neglected. You should release the clothes on the 27th day of the Yi month. You should not prohibit folk music and marry, and you should not leave the three departments of the governors and the three departments of the towns in the sealed area. Each stops in the place of crying day and night and enters incense for three days!"

Liu Jian, on behalf of the court officials, bowed and accepted the order: "Abide by Your Majesty's imperial order!"

All the court officials bowed and accepted the order. During this ceremony, Zhu Houzhao's ascension ceremony, they basically knelt down and returned and went back and forth in peace. Only a few people could speak, and the chief assistant Liu Jian spoke the most.

The ministers requested that the Emperor change his clothes for three years, and the emperor specially approved the transformation of the month into a day, and that he could enter the court after 27 days of mourning. It is not prohibited to marry and marry people, so as to minimize the impact of the Emperor's funeral on people's livelihood; the inspectors and other personnel of the governors and vassal states shall not be authoritative to leave their posts and lead their troops to leave their garrison to prevent the leader from striking rebellion and rebellion; all officials crying for three days.

In general, the ministers submitted memorials to recommend the grand ceremony for the predecessor emperor, while the new emperor reflected the kindness of his subjects and tried to keep the funeral simple.

Zhu Houzhao was not old and had just become emperor. He didn't know much about many things and listened to what Xiao Jing said as clearly as possible.

Xiao Jing was an old minister of the three dynasties and was very familiar with the court etiquette. Even the emperor's funeral details were arranged with ease.

This is a capable internal supervisor, but due to his cowardly personality and a good-looking mentality, he could not suppress powerful ministers like Liu Jian and Li Dongyang, which led to the internal supervisory supervisor being suppressed by the cabinet in the later period of the Hongzhi Dynasty.

Liu Jian asked again: "Please give your Majesty the name of the temple and posthumous title!"

Zhu Houzhao was stunned. He understood what the temple name and posthumous title were, but he didn't know how to answer. Xiao Jing said again, and then he shouted with great confidence: "Ask again!"

Liu Jian bowed to accept the order and did not ask about this matter any more.

The decision on "re-discussion" is a common example. It was just the new emperor's ascension ceremony on that day. Some arrangements can be made about the funeral of the previous emperor. As for the temple name, posthumous title and tomb issues, they can be approved, and there is no need to rush for a moment. This also gives Zhu Houzhao more time to digest these things.

It was almost the second day of the year, and the ministers dripped water since they entered the palace, and the rice had not yet entered. Most people in this era spent the sunrise and resting at sunset, and there was very little nightlife. This time, it was basically considered to be a night for the ministers.

Liu Jian has nothing to report for the time being. The ministers present hope to go back and rest early. As for the crying spirit, it is said to be three days, but it is only time for the day. Only some people need to be arranged to watch at night. Liu Jian asked: "Your Majesty, the mourning hall of the late emperor has been set up. Please move to the Qianqing Palace to guard the spirit. I am willing to go with you!"

When Zhu Houzhao saw Xiao Jing coming to give advice again, he was a little upset and said directly according to his own ideas: "Young Fu Liu, you are old and many of them are old ministers present. Your health is the most important thing. I am still young, so it's nothing to keep a soul for my father, but you are different. You should go back and rest first and come to pick up my shift after dawn!"

The words are rough but not rough. Although the tone does not look like the emperor, the words reveal concern for the ministers. Many ministers are actually unwilling to stay in the palace to watch the night. Vigilance means staying up all night and keeping up for the last emperor. If you fall asleep, it is disrespectful to the last emperor. If you stay overnight, you will not have the energy.

Now the emperor asked them to go back and rest, which can be said to be a great grace.

Liu Jian himself couldn't hold on, so he no longer forced himself. The emperor took the initiative to take on the task of guarding the night, so he naturally considered going back to rest first, but at this critical moment, he would not leave the palace, but would go back to Wenyuan Pavilion for a while, and the cabinet would inevitably go out to Qianqing Palace to guard the night. Liu Jian had already thought about this candidate, and it was Xie Qian.

Liu Jian’s ritual: “Thank you for your grace! I wonder what teachings your Majesty have?”

"Nothing!"

Zhu Houzhao has already fully exercised his freedom and did not listen to what Xiao Jing said. He said directly, "I will go to guard the emperor for my father now. All the ministers and workers don't have to follow me. Go home. I will come to the palace to mourn the emperor tomorrow. The weather is still cold now, and I don't want anyone of you to fall ill... Eunuch Xiao, arrange for the dynasty to go out!"

Xiao Jing was amused and cried. The new emperor was radical in his work and did not listen to his guidance at all. Many things were nonsense. Originally, he had to talk about the empress dowager during the court discussion, but in the end, Empress Zhang had to speak and scold all officials. Now all this has been omitted, and the new emperor directly announced his resignation.

But Xiao Jing could not disobey the order issued by the emperor. He immediately raised his throat and said, "Your Majesty has an order to retreat. Please leave!"

All the ministers saluted: "Give me a greeting to Your Majesty!"

Zhu Houzhao stood up and was about to walk down the jade stairs when she suddenly realized that my mother was sitting beside her. In order to show that he was a filial son, she hurried over and helped Queen Zhang up. The mother and son went to the Ganqing Palace together.

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Liu Jian and others watched Empress Zhang and Zhu Houzhao leave before they could leave the hall.

At this time, some of the ministers were still wiping their tears, but Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian couldn't cry. After all, they had shed too many tears today. Moreover, with their age, they were used to life and death, and they had assisted two generations of monarchs before, so they would not be confused because of the emperor's death.

The three members of the cabinet went to Wenyuan Pavilion, and Liu Jian said to Xie Qian: "Yu Qiao, you go to the Qing Palace to guard the spirits, and Binzhi and I will arrive later!"

Xie Qian glanced at the two of them, and then he knew that he was boycotted by Liu Jian and Li Dongyang. He wanted to go back to discuss the matter, but he didn't consider what he thought.

Xie Qian did not go to argue and said, "Then I will go to the Qing Palace first!"

There was no extra word. Xie Qianzhang walked to the Ganqing Palace. Before entering the Ganqing Gate, he saw Zhu Houzhao again. At this time, Zhu Houzhao had sent Empress Zhang to the Ganqing Palace. He was not in a hurry to go to the hall to watch the night. He was alone at the Ganqing Gate to watch the palace people set up desks, cotton pads, etc. This would be the place where most courtiers cried in the future.

"Hao...Your Majesty?"

Xie Qian was shocked when he saw Zhu Houzhao. He didn't expect to see Zhu Houzhao here.

Zhu Houzhao glanced at Xie Qian and said, "It turned out to be Mr. Xie. Why? You haven't visited Wenyuan Pavilion to discuss things?"

Xie Qian thought to himself that even a child knew that I should go to Wenyuan Pavilion to attend the meeting, but unfortunately the other two cabinet ministers did not give me face and asked me to guard the spirits. He said immediately: "Go back to Your Majesty, the old minister is afraid that no one will watch over the Qing Dynasty, so he came here..."

"oh!"

Zhu Houzhao nodded, feeling a little disappointed, "Let's go together, I originally wanted to come out and calm down... I was in a bad mood. My father died of illness and felt that he had lost the most important thing in his life. I had no experience in court affairs, and I felt very powerless... This emperor was really useless!"
Chapter completed!