Rome, Capitoline Hill.
Autumn of the twenty-fifth year of the Hongxian era of the New Empire, roughly after 1650 AD.
Below the altar stood ranks of soldiers, solemn and silent.
Atop the altar,
Zhu Youjian, no longer the Chongzhen Emperor but now the “Hongxian Emperor of the Universe,” was bathed in the light of Heaven and Earth.
He wore no traditional ceremonial robes, but a custom-made “Twelve Emblems Robe and Crown of the Universe.” The sun, moon, stars, mountains, dragons, and pheasants still adorned his dark robe and pale sash, now subtly joined by the golden lion representing Europa, the elephant representing Africa, and the feathered serpent representing America.
“…I have received the bright mandate of August Heaven and the blessing of my ancestors’ spirits. I have carried forward the achievements of Taizu and Taizong, wielded the steel whip to subdue the four extremities, and spread royal virtue across the eight wildernesses… Now the universe is at peace, and all nations dwell in tranquility. The barbarians of every quarter are my subjects… I respectfully offer black jade tablets and blue jade discs in sacrifice to the Six Honored Ones, present offerings to the mountains and rivers, and make offerings to all the gods… I report my achievements to the August Heaven and Supreme Emperor, and to Houtu, the Divine Sovereign of Earth…”
The rites concluded.
The Hongxian Emperor slowly turned to face the soldiers and envoys below, representing every race and civilization in the world.
He said nothing, simply raising both arms.
“Long live the Emperor!”
“Long live the Emperor!”
“Long live the Emperor!”
“Emperor Mukhyam!”
“Hail the Dragon Emperor!”
This book is still too difficult for Tomato's readers to read.
Is this data calculated incorrectly? An army that could be exchanged for 1 million is now only worth 100,000. While I believe it's only worth 100,000, the author made a mistake with the 1 million figure.