Chapter 456: Sacrifice to Heaven

Southern Border Protectorate, Promise Hall.

With the help of the maid, Ouyang Shuo put on the crown for the second time. He wore the Chixiao Sword on the left side of his waist and the unicorn gold seal on the right side. He had an extraordinary bearing.

After dressing, walk out of the Promise Hall, walk through the pavilions and halls, and walk all the way to the door.

At the main entrance, a carriage dedicated to Junhou is ready. The carts were pulled by five elite-grade green clam horses, with blue hair and no trace of variegation. They were the standard princely carriages.

The entire frame is not sealed, but open, with a canopy only on the top. Ouyang Shuo boarded the frame and headed towards the Temple of Heaven. Along the way, the red carpet was laid on the floor, and Shenwuwei stood guard.

Under the blue sky, the marble-paved Temple of Heaven can't be seen at a glance, empty and far away.

The Temple of Heaven is guarded by Shenwu Guards, with five steps for one post and three steps for one sentry. This Shenwuwei detachment, only two hundred people, was the core force to guard Ouyang Shuo, and did not go out with the army.

The Shenwu guards looked solemn, and their bright red Shenwu cloaks fluttered in the wind.

On the Temple of Heaven Square, in front of the Yellow Emperor's Temple, all the civil and military officials of the Southern Border Protectorate, except for Bai Qi and others who were fighting outside, all stood neatly on the left side of the square according to their ranks.

Ge Lao Xiao He stood at the front of the team.

Standing next to Xiao He was the principal of the Army Lecture Hall, Soldier Sun Wu.

Followed by the four directors, followed by Zhang Yi, Minister of Honglu Temple, Zang Wenzhong, Order of Shanhai, Wei Ran, Governor of Lianzhou County and other important officials. Finally, there are the directors and the prefects of Lianzhou County.

The deans of the Southwest University Hall, the chiefs of various departments of the Army Lecture Hall, and others were also invited to attend the ceremony. In addition, there are more than 100 student representatives from the two universities.

All the students are wearing uniform uniforms, which is really spectacular.

On the right side of the square, there are naturally a hundred schools of thought.

Jiang Shang, the master of the Hundred Schools, is also the officiant this time, standing at the front of the team.

Followed by Confucius, Laozi, Mozi, and Han Feizi, followed by Zhuangzi, Mencius, Xunzi, Lu Buwei, Shen Dao, Hui Shi, Zou Yan, and Su Qin.

Finally, there are representatives of other schools of thought.

In addition, all the scholars who lived in Juxian Tower were invited to attend.

This is also the first time that a hundred schools of thought have gathered together.

Such a grand occasion is rare in ten thousand years.

On both sides of the Yellow Emperor's Temple, there are more than 100 ceremony officials and music officials specially trained by the Department of Culture and Education. The ceremony officer is responsible for arranging the sacrificial scene, and the music officer is responsible for playing special elegant music during the sacrifice.

There were more than 400 people standing in Nuo Da's square, but it didn't look crowded at all.

Each team is orderly and strictly hierarchical.

Although the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven had not yet started, there was no one making any noise in the square, and it was extremely solemn.

Undoubtedly, this ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven will be unprecedentedly grand. Ouyang Shuo wanted to take this opportunity to show the strength and heritage of Shanhai City to all the scholars.

The frame stopped at the designated position, and Ouyang Shuo slowly got off the frame.

Under the sunshine, Ouyang Shuo, who walked like a dragon and a tiger, became taller and taller, majestic like a mountain, and magnanimous like an ocean.

Secretary Lang Bai Nanpu shouted loudly:

"The lord of Shanhai City, the protector of the Southern Border Protectorate, the Marquis of Lianzhou is here!"

The Southern Border Protector conferred by the imperial court is only an official position. For Ouyang Shuo, the title of Marquis of Lianzhou is the most important title, and it is also one of the symbols of him as a prince.

"Welcome to the king!"

Xiao He led all the officials to greet him and bowed in salute.

"Welcome Marquis of Lianzhou!"

Jiang Shang led a hundred schools of thought and also bowed to salute.

On the huge square, only Ouyang Shuo stood alone, looking down at all living beings.

This scene is really exciting.

Seeing Confucius and others bowing to him, Ouyang Shuo felt an uncontrollable sense of pride.

In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the princes of hundreds of schools also had to respect and salute the princes. Therefore, on this occasion, Ouyang Shuo's acceptance of a visit from a hundred schools of thought is not considered an overreach.

The taste of power is really intoxicating.

Even if the road ahead is full of thorns and lonely, Ouyang Shuo has no complaints or regrets.

His mentality has been quietly changing.

A true hero is quietly rising in the wilderness. The future Ouyang Shuo will be even more ruthless. He will use all his strength to display his ambitions, to climb to the pinnacle of power, and never stop.

In this life, I entrusted the hegemony, and I have no regrets.

Ouyang Shuo nodded and said, "Excuse me, gentlemen!"

"Thank you Junhou!"

"Thank you, Lord Lianzhou!"

Guided by the officials, Ouyang Shuo was sitting in front of the official seat.

Seeing this, he praised Xiao He and sang: "Everyone takes his place, and the sacrifice begins."

"Welcome to Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor."

As soon as the words fell, the music officer played elegant music, and the drums and music rang together.

The melodious music passed through the Temple of Heaven, through the walls of the Wangcheng, and spread throughout Shanhai City.

The common people in the city spontaneously prayed at home and worshiped Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor together. Immediately, an invisible force of incense gathered towards the statue of the Yellow Emperor in the Yellow Emperor Temple.

The chief priest, Jiang Shang, bowed to the sky, cupped his hands and said to the sky: "The ancestor Xuanyuan Huangdi is here, and I respectfully invite the ancestors to come back!"

Xiao He sang: "Dian coins."

Next, there is a set of complicated sacrificial ceremonies.

The entire ceremony was extremely strict, without any flaws.

Whether it is Confucius or Laozi, they are extremely proficient in etiquette and cannot tolerate any mistakes.

After the three offerings, Xiao He sang: "Read Zhu."

Facing the throne of the Yellow Emperor, Jiang Shang knelt on the reading table and recited the scriptures.

"On August 16th of the second year of Vigaia, at the age of Jiashen, the sun is shining, the wind is harmonious, and the sky is bright and bright. The people of Shanhai City and hundreds of families gathered at the Yellow Emperor Temple in Shanhai City, and we would like to enjoy the sweetness of sweets and music. Let’s talk about the sincerity of the heart. Respectfully worshiping Xuanyuan Huangdi, the first ancestor of my humanity, said:

He He my ancestor, He Long meritorious deeds.

Build palaces and bless my people. Arboriculture and five grains help our common people. Serving cattle and riding horses, the mountain road leads. The law of the universe is to correct the clothes, make the book contract and establish the five elements.

The guests serve the princes, and Kyushu is unified. Widespread education, the same clan everywhere. Create a great cause for thousands of years and inspire a civilization for all generations. The foundation of Huaxia was laid, and hundreds of ethnic groups prospered. Only strength is worship, only virtue is action. Yide Renxun, praises from generation to generation.

The majestic China, the dragon vein will last forever.

Shenzhou is endless, the sun rises and the moon lasts.

The wilderness is covered with thorns, and a hundred schools of thought sing together.

Consolation ancestors, bestow good luck forever. The ceremony is complete, and Fu Wei is still feasting! "

After the congratulations, Xiao He sang: "Drink the blessing and receive the blessing".

Another set of complicated sacrificial rituals.

Finally, Xiao He sang: "The first ancestor of Xuanyuan has gone far, and the sacrificial ceremony is completed!"

At this point, the entire ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven was officially completed.

At the moment of completion, the statue of the Yellow Emperor in the Temple of the Yellow Emperor suddenly burst out with golden rays of light. The rays of light spread directly through the Yellow Emperor's Temple to the entire Shanhai City.

Seeing this scene, both the masters of the hundred families and the common people in the city wept with joy.

Miracles too!

"The ancestors have appeared!"

A smile appeared on the corner of Ouyang Shuo's mouth.

The appearance of the Yellow Emperor was enough to prove that Ouyang Shuo's level of governance of the territory was recognized by the Yellow Emperor. As a lord, Ouyang Shuo's virtue was also recognized.

Only in a world of great governance can there be auspiciousness.

The way Confucius and others looked at Ouyang Shuo also changed. The status of Marquis Lianzhou in their hearts has been greatly improved.

Especially Confucius was smiling.

Originally, Confucius thought that if the Marquis of Lianzhou reused Wei Yang, there would be complaints in the territory. How could he expect such a peaceful scene.

At the same time, a system notification sound came from Ouyang Shuo's ear.

"System prompt: Congratulations to the player Qiyue Wuyi, the ancestor auspiciousness came to Shanhai City, raised the people's hearts by 2 points, and instantly increased the quality of the people in the city by 25%. Congratulations to the player!"

Don't look at the fact that the boosted popularity is only 2 points, you must know that Shanhai City's original popular sentiment is 92 points, which is close to full value, and every point of improvement is precious.

It wasn't over yet, followed by another system prompt.

"System prompt: Congratulations to the player Qiyue Wuyi. The Yellow Emperor Temple is worshiped by hundreds of scholars, and the attributes have been greatly improved. Please check it yourself."

【Name】: Temple of the Yellow Emperor

[Type]: Hidden buildings

[Function]: Improve resident satisfaction by 50%, increase territory popularity by 20%

[Characteristics]: Ancestral Blessing (increase the physical quality of the residents in the territory by 55%), prosperous culture (increase the cultural quality of the residents in the territory by 30%)

[Comment]: The Yellow Emperor's Temple is known as the "No. 1 Temple in the World". It is the main place for worshiping Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor, the ancestor of the Chinese nation, in southern China.

After the sacrifice, the Yellow Emperor's Temple not only added a new feature, but also improved the original attributes.

Ouyang Shuo did not expect that there would be such an unexpected joy.

Thinking of this, Ouyang Shuo turned his attention to the Confucian Temple and Martial Temple on both sides of the Yellow Emperor's Temple. Not for anything else, but because Confucius, the sage of literature, and Jiang Shang, the sage of martial arts, gathered here.

Such a scenario is equally rare.

Apart from Shanhai City, there is no other territory that can have such a heaven-defying encounter.

After sacrificing the Yellow Emperor, the next step is to move to the Southwest University Hall for the most exciting competition.

Ouyang Shuo hastily left Confucius and Jiang Shang behind and asked them to rewrite the plaques for the Confucian Temple and the Martial Temple respectively to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime event.

When the two heard the words, they did not refuse.

Of course, if there were no previous manifestations, Confucius would not necessarily agree. You must know that Confucius was a humble person, and he would not easily keep calligraphy.

Ouyang Shuo was secretly happy to get the calligraphy of the two saints, and immediately asked Xu Shuda, director of culture and education, to remake the plaque according to the calligraphy of the two saints and replace it in time.

Ouyang Shuo wanted to see how the two temples would change.

Next, Ouyang Shuo led the civil and military officials to move to Southwest University Hall.

At this time, the forum of hundreds of schools is full of seats. Those who sit are mainly scholars from Juxian Road.

Ouyang Shuo sat in the front row of the hall, preparing to be a quiet audience.

On the podium, there are only three people, namely Jiang Shang, Confucian Confucius and Legalist Han Feizi.

The dispute between Confucianism and Legalism has entered the second stage.

The strange thing is that neither Confucius nor Han Feizi showed any ambition on their faces. Ouyang Shuo had a premonition that this debate might be something new.