A Clash of Gods - Chapter 1023

[Chapter 1013 see off]

Qi Ning and Tian Xuerong had a spring breeze all night, and it was inevitable that they had nostalgia for it, but they thought of spending the whole day with Tian Xuerong in the inn.

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It’s just that he also understood in his heart that the big things were important at the moment, and the love of this son and daughter could only be enjoyed later, and Tian Xuerong was also an understanding woman. Since she knew that Qi Ning was going to attend Tantai Zhilin’s funeral today, she naturally wouldn’t. Tangled Qi Ning to stay.

The biggest difference between a woman and a girl is that she knows when to let go. Although she was tormented by Qi Ning, she still dragged her limp body to serve Qi Ning to dress neatly, and Qi Ning asked someone to bring her breakfast. After having breakfast, she had to hug Tian Xuerong lightly again, and the beautiful woman who was teasing was breathless, and then she went out.

Today, Tantai Zhilin’s funeral at sea is not well known in the streets and alleys, but all the officials of the punishment department in the post house know the news. Even many large and small officials from all over the East China Sea did not notify, but Qi Ning and his party came from the capital, so naturally they could not turn a blind eye, and all the officials were prepared early in the morning, and they were all waiting in the main courtyard.

After Qi Ning came over, he arranged for five guards to stay at the inn, and the others were all ready to go to the naval camp.

The bodies of Tantai Zhilin and his wife had already been transported to the camp last night. Naturally, the sea burial was to be held at sea. Although Qi Ning did not know the specific ceremony of the sea burial, the place where the ceremony was held was naturally above the East China Sea.

Everyone did not delay. They left the post house and went straight to the east. After leaving the city, they rushed to the navy camp in more than half an hour. From a distance, the navy camp did not change much, and it was different from the past. There wasn’t much difference. Qi Ning knew that Tantai Zhilin’s death had not spread, and the navy camp also tried to keep a low profile. After all, as long as the camp was covered in plain white, everyone would know that something big had happened to the navy.

When Jin Yi arrived, naturally someone had already entered the camp to report, and soon a group of civilians and military generals were greeted.

Shen Liangqiu walked in the front, Xin Ci followed by, Chen Ting, the governor of the East China Sea, was also beside Shen Liangqiu, followed by many generals of the East China Sea Division and Donghai officials under Chen Ting, adding up to twenty or thirty people. .

Everyone looked very solemn and solemn. Qi Ning stepped forward. Everyone had already surrendered to Qi Ning. Qi Ning also applied solemnly and asked, “General Shen, is everything ready?”

Shen Liangqiu said: “Reporting to the Marquis, the coffins of the governor and his wife have already been sent to the blessed boat. When it is noon, they can go to sea to see the governor off.” He looked up at the sun in the sky and said, “There are more We can set off in about an hour.”

“The Great Governor, Hero I, has made countless merits for the country. Is this funeral a bit simple?” Qi Ning whispered.

Shen Liangqiu said solemnly: “The humble general wanted all the gentry from the East China Sea to come to attend the funeral of the Great Governor. After all, the East China Sea gentry represent the people of the East China Sea. The Governor has worked hard for many years in the East China Sea to protect the peace here. When the Governor is gone, they It’s only natural to come to see him for a ride. It’s just that after discussing with General Xin, everything is still based on stability, so I didn’t call anyone over.”

Xin Ci cupped his hands beside him and said, “Master Marquis, if the Governor is aware of the situation, he probably doesn’t want to make a big deal. The old Marquis said everything is about stability, and when things return to normal on the East China Sea side, the imperial court will surely pay tribute.”

“Since the two of you have negotiated well, then naturally everything will be according to what you have discussed.” Qi Ning said: “Yes, General Shen, although I have heard about this sea burial, but I have never seen it, can you tell me about it? How to proceed?”

“Master Marquis, if an ordinary person is buried at sea, they will tie a bamboo raft, put the body on the bamboo raft, and then put the body into the sea, and then set it on fire.” Shen Liangqiu said: “But the sea burial of the great governor cannot be the same as that of ordinary people. While preparing a lucky boat, put the remains of the governor and his wife on the boat, and send it out for 30 nautical miles, then you can burn the lucky boat, so that the body of the governor and the sea can be completely integrated. ()”

“I see.” Qi Ning said, “How many ships are you going to send over?”

“Two warships.

“Shen Liangqiu said: “Everything has been arranged.

He raised his hand and said, “Master Hou, please enter the tent and have a cup of tea. There is still an hour left to board the ship.”

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Qi Ning nodded, and everyone surrounded Qi Ning to the large tent of the water army. After taking a seat, someone brought tea up.

Qi Ning was present, and everyone in the room naturally did not dare to speak too much. Qi Ning glanced at everyone present, only to see Chen Ting thoughtful, while Xin Ci was sitting upright. Although he was not young, his body was straight. He didn’t look away, and he couldn’t see what he was thinking from the expression on his face.

After all, today is Tantai Zhilin’s funeral, so naturally we can’t talk and laugh. Qi Ning didn’t speak, and everyone present didn’t speak. The atmosphere was quite depressed for a while.

The crowd sat like this for a long time, and Shen Liangqiu finally came in from outside the tent and said, “Master Hou, it’s almost noon, everything is ready, please Lord Hou and all the adults board the ship and go to sea to see off the Governor.”

Only then did Qi Ning get up, and everyone got up one after another, got out of the tent, and walked to the beach on foot, only to see a boat decorated with flowers parked on the beach. A flag fluttered on the mast with a large golden knife embroidered on it, which was the symbol of the Tantai family of Jindao. All the boatmen on the boat were wearing white belts around their waists. Qi Ning knew that this was where the coffins of Tantai Zhilin and his wife were parked. Blessed boat.

There is a large warship on the left and right of Fuchuan. On both sides of the ship, there are elite sailors standing, leaning on spears, and pressing the hilt of the saber on the waist with one hand, with a solemn expression.

Shen Liangqiu invited everyone to board the warship on the left. When they got on the ship, someone handed out white belts. Everyone took the belts and tied them around their waists to show their respect for Tantai Zhilin.

The East China Sea Division’s main battalion had obviously been arranged in advance, and the officers and soldiers in each battalion did not flock to the coast to see them off, and it seemed the same as usual.

After everyone boarded the ship, it was only a short time before the horn sounded, and the other warship had already moved first. Then the Fuchuan followed that warship, and the warship that Qi Ning was in was the last. square.

Two warships escorted the blessing ship in the front and rear, and slowly sailed into the deep sea.

Qi Ning and others were all standing on the bow of the boat. The warship was much larger than the lucky boat. At this time, the lucky boat was looking down on it. When they saw two coffins parked in the middle of the lucky boat, everyone was silent.

Qi Ning glanced at Xin Ci and cast a glance at him. The two looked at each other, but they nodded slightly and did not speak.

“The Governor is on a long trip today, and when he was about to leave, the old marquis didn’t even catch a glimpse of him, hey!” A sigh suddenly came from the side, and Qi Ning turned his head to look over, but it was Chen Ting, the prefect of the East China Sea.

“The Great Governor passed away, and the old marquis is saddened. If I see the Great Governor now!” Qi Ning also sighed lightly, “It’s only a pain, it’s better not to see it.”

Chen Ting was startled, but immediately cupped his hands and said, “What the Hou Ye said is very true.”

In fact, Chen Ting’s words were also in the minds of other officials present.

The pain of losing a child is naturally piercing. The golden swordsman has always placed the future of the Tantai family on Tantai Zhilin, and placed great hopes on him. Tantai Zhilin didn’t get to meet him for the last time, which was naturally a source of embarrassment.

The weather is calm today, the sun is shining on the sea, and the waves are sparkling.

Among the officials who came out to mourn Tantai Zhilin’s funeral, many of them had never been to the sea, especially the officials of the Ministry of Punishment who had followed Qi Ning from the capital, and some of them had already looked uncomfortable due to the bumping of the ship. Wei Yujiang’s body was strong, but he didn’t react much.

Thirty nautical miles is not too far, and it travels downwind, which is very smooth. After the first warship stopped, the two following ships also stopped.

Shen Liangqiu had already walked over at this time and said to Qi Ning, “Master Marquis, this is the chosen place for the sea burial, and the sea burial ceremony is held here!”

Qi Ning nodded and sighed, “General Shen, Inspector Chen said something just now. He said that the old marquis didn’t even see the Grand Governor for the last time. It’s a pity. I thought about it and it’s true.” After a pause, he said, “When the Governor was buried, I didn’t see the appearance of the Governor!” He raised his hand and pointed at Xin Ci and said, “General Xin came from the capital, and he has never seen the Great Governor. The remains of the governor, buried at sea today, General Xin is here to replace the old marquis, I mean, when the general is parting, can General Xin take a look at the old marquis?

Shen Liangqiu was stunned and looked at Xin Ci, but Xin Ci nodded slightly and said, “Although the general has already been buried and opened the coffin to look at the remains of the Governor General, it is disrespectful to the Governor, but what Lord Hou said is not without reason. If I go back to Beijing , The old marquis asked if I saw the Governor for the last time, but how should I answer?” He sighed and said, “Liang Qiu, you have to work hard, I want to board the lucky boat and see the Governor for the last time.”

Shen Liangqiu immediately said: “General Xin, Marquis, and the Great Governor’s sea burial ceremony was carefully prepared, and the time was read in advance. If the coffin is opened at this time, it will definitely delay the time, and the humble general is only worried about bad luck.” He added: “And after the burial, opening the coffin is really against the customs and etiquette. If it is spread out, it will certainly be criticized by me for being disrespectful to the Great Governor, and I am afraid that General Xin’s reputation will also be damaged.”

“Don’t worry about my reputation.” Xin Ci said: “I’m just a servant of the Jindao Tantai family. As long as I can explain to the old marquis, my reputation is worthless.”

Chen Ting, the governor of the East China Sea, and other officials suddenly looked at each other in dismay, thinking that the body would be put into the burial. If the coffin was to be opened again, it would be very unlucky. Qi Ning was young, and making such a request can be said to be unethical, but Xin Ci is a well-informed veteran. How could you agree to Qi Ning’s proposal?

Even ordinary people will never open the coffin after being buried, let alone the coffin of the dignified East China Sea Governor?

Qi Ning’s request was very abrupt, and Xin Ci’s agreement was also very unexpected. Everyone present was a little stunned. After all, they were all mixed up in the official circles, and their minds changed, and it seemed that things were not easy.