Chapter 917: Two Grand Temples, Su Zhen's Ambition
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The generals gave their lives to the court, but the court still took your family hostage. How could anyone stand for that
And, the responsibility and power of the military officer guarding Yueyaguan are significant. Once this matter is leaked and those with ulterior motives get wind of it and secretly manipulate things behind the scenes, it could easily backfire.
Therefore, it is reasonable for this matter to be classified as the most core secret of the Qin Empire.
Why would the Taishang Huang have told Su Zhen Ting about such a closely guarded secret two years ago
Was he foreseeing this current situation was bound to happen, or had he already sensed something in Zhao Xuanji's actions two years ago
This sudden news made Li Chen's thoughts instantly become complex.
He suddenly had a feeling that all the things that had happened since he took over as regent, seemed to be part of some plan by his father who lay ill on his deathbed.
The power of the Dongchang, Su's family political marriage, and even the secret Su Zhen Ting gave now, were all at critical moments to help him turn the tide.
And these magical artifacts, all came from the hands of that man lying on the sickbed, in a coma for nearly a year.
"Your Highness"
Su Zhen's voice interrupted Li Chen's thoughts of drifting to the Qianqing Palace.
"I spaced out."
Li Chen waved his hand and asked, "Where are they now"
Su Zhen Ting gave two words with a strange expression: "Taimiao."
The Taimiao Temple is where imperial offerings are made to the ancestors of past emperors, as well as those who have made great contributions to the country and society.
It can be said that the ancestral temple of any dynasty is a sacred place where the historical development of the dynasty and the inheritance of the royal family's bloodline and spirit are concentrated.
The Temple of the Qin Dynasty, located on the east side of Wumen.
The front, middle, and back three halls are separated by a triple wall, and all the buildings have yellow glazed tile roofs and red walls.
The entire Temple of Taimiao is solemn and sacred, showcasing through silence the enduring legacy of a national heritage that has withstood over three hundred and sixty years of wind and rain.
Li Chen wore plain clothes and only brought Su Zhen to the Taimiao temple.
Entering from the right gate, one crosses the Han white jade single-hole bridge over Yu Dai River and looks up at the main hall of Tai Temple standing majestically on a whole Han white jade pedestal.
"The emperor is truly brilliant. Placing people here was an ingenious move, no one would have expected it."
Li Chen sighed and said, "Since we're here, let's go in and pay our respects to our ancestors first."
Saying that, Li Chen strode into the Temple of Heaven.
Inside the front hall of Taimiao Temple, there are statues of all seventeen emperors of the Great Qin Empire, from the founder Taizu to the former emperor.
In ancient times, the average lifespan was not long. Sixty years old was considered elderly, and emperors were always in a demanding and dangerous profession. Therefore, throughout history, most emperors had short lifespans.
Emperors who live to be over sixty are rare.
Like the former dynasty, which lasted for over four hundred years and ended with more than forty emperors.
Therefore, in terms of the Qin Empire's national lifespan of over three hundred and sixty years, having only seen seventeen emperors is considered a remarkable longevity.
On average, each emperor reigned for an astonishing twenty-one years.
Paying respects to the previous emperors and ancestors is not something anyone is qualified to do. Even Su Zhen-ting had to wait outside the temple.
Watching Li Chen enter, Su Zhen'ing turned his head to glance at a grand hall not far away. There, enshrined were ministers of the Qin Dynasty who had made great contributions to the country and enjoyed the highest honor bestowed upon mortals: being enshrined in the Taimiao Temple.
And his father, the God of War of the Great Qin Empire, is enshrined there after death.
His aim was to, even after death, have a place within the Tai Temple, where he could forever enjoy the incense offerings of the Qin Empire.
One school, two academies; that was unprecedented honor throughout the entire Qin Empire.i Chen's arms.Li Chen jokingly interacted with them, and after the dishes were served, he casually took out a silver ingot and tossed it to the attendant serving the food. He said, “This young master...