The King of Qi fell on Chong Mountain. The world was shaken!
Prince Fenyang, who had been living in seclusion in Ningzhou, rushed to the Capital City with the help of the border garrison. Within a month, he stabilized the situation in the Court.
「The following year.」
「Jiaxu Day.」
Prince Fenyang, Zheng Zhang, performed a ritual sacrifice to Heaven and Earth in the southern suburbs of the Capital City. He ascended the throne as Emperor, established the era name "Qianli," and waived the customary congratulations from all officials.
The new Emperor's ascension was followed by a general amnesty for the entire realm.
He also strictly admonished all officials to treat the Celestial Emperor with piety, to honor the gods and respect the spirits, never to be negligent, and to act with caution and sincere reverence.
During this time, another piece of news spread throughout the land.
