Boom! Boom! Boom! Three cannon shots rang out.
Emperor Chongzhen led all the officials and soldiers in paying their respects at the Shrine of Loyal Martyrs. Once the ceremony concluded, Emperor Chongzhen took the Imperial Sword from the hands of Wang Chengen. Wang Yongji walked with a steady, measured gait toward the Emperor. Following closely behind him were Wu Sangui, Gao Di, Huang Degong, Tang Tong, Li Xingzhong, Liu Zhaoji, Yuan Shu, Huang Fei, Liu Fangliang, Gao Yigong, Yuan Zongdi, He Jin, and Liu Xiyao.
"Your subject, Wang Yongji, pays respects to Your Majesty!"
Chapter 761