Today was supposed to be a day for civil and military officials to take a bath, but Li Zheng held a funeral ceremony. All civil and military officials had to gather in Qinzheng Hall to support Li Baiyu to inherit the great treasure and ascend the throne as emperor.
"Your Highness is here!"
A sharp voice came, alerting the civil and military officials that Li Baiyu was present.
The voice was not that of the chief steward Zhou Fei, but that of Li Baiyu's personal chamberlain when he was in a remote mansion, Zeng Hai.
On the day Li Zheng was buried in the imperial mausoleum, Zhou Fei asked the prince to allow him to guard Li Zheng's mausoleum. Li Baiyu was still extremely reluctant to leave the old people around his father.
After all, the Grand Manager has been with his father for decades and has been exposed to many more things than he, a new king who has just ascended the throne.
If you have anything you don't understand, you can ask him for advice. However, the general manager has already decided to leave. Li Baiyu tried his best to persuade him to stay, but to no avail, so he could only reluctantly agree to Zhou Fei's request.
After rewarding Zhou Fei with some things, Li Baiyu received a letter from Master Liu, asking him to prepare an accurate copy, and the court would support him as emperor today.
After receiving the news, Li Baiyu, who had been deeply saddened by his father's death, finally calmed down the pain in his heart.
After discussing it with Queen Mother Nangong Meng, they agreed to the matter.
It's time for you to ascend the throne and become the emperor, both in public and private. Ascension to the throne by yourself in public can stabilize the court and appease the world. Privately, isn't it just for today that you and the younger brothers below have been fighting openly and secretly for so many years?
"I see His Highness the Crown Prince, you are a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old."
Li Baiyu stopped under the dragon platform and did not formally ascend the throne as emperor. For the time being, he was not qualified to sit on that chair. After all, he could only take off the crown prince's coat and formally proclaim himself emperor after accepting the sincere support of all civil and military officials.
Li Baiyu glanced vaguely at Li Baihong and other brothers with unhappy expressions, and gently raised his hand, "Excuse me, please take your seats!"
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Queen Nangong Meng, who was behind the beaded curtain in the apse, had been secretly observing the situation in the court hall. She finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the attitude of the civil and military officials towards her son.
However, the expressions on the faces of the nominal sons made Nangong Meng'e frown slightly, with a hint of worry.
However, after thinking of what her late husband had told her before leaving, Nangong Meng's eyes fell on Young Master Liu, one of the five people in the front row, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Meng'er, the five auxiliary ministers mainly rely on this child Mingzhi. The other four dear ministers are old and are only used to balance the power of this child Mingzhi."
"As long as Yu'er secures his throne, he will slowly settle the rest."
"As long as Mingzhi fully supports Yu'er's ascension to the throne, Hong'er, Long'er, Ping'er and others, even if they feel dissatisfied, will not be able to cause any big trouble in Mingzhi's hands."
"Even if there are some twists and turns, everything will be calm in the end and the danger will be turned into safety!"
"Although Yu'er is not young, her experience in court is quite lacking."
"This kid Mingzhi has a lazy personality and his behavior is completely different from ordinary people, but his loyalty to the royal family is understandable."
"If Yu'er and Mingzhi have political disagreements in the future, you must persuade Yu'er not to be stubborn and accept Mingzhi's opinions."
"Although I have repeatedly confessed, and Yu'er has agreed very well, I am really worried that Yu'er suddenly has great power, and it is inevitable that his power will make him faint."
"Rights can be both good and bad. You can't just see the benefits of rights."
"Although the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, you can help me a little bit."
"If Yu'er is really self-willed and unrepentant, then let Mingzhi hold the Emperor's Golden Whip and beat Yu'er to wake up."
"The country and the country that I have worked hard to govern for thirty-five years cannot be destroyed in Yu'er's hands."
"On the other hand, if this kid Mingzhi has a disobedient heart, open the bag of tips I left for you. There will be strategies to contain him."
"It depends on God's will whether the two of them can live in peace and continue their good relationship as kings and ministers. Meng'er, you should also pay more attention to check them."
"As long as the two of them can be at peace with each other, the dragon will have nothing to worry about."
Nangong's bright eyes flashed flexibly, and he glanced at his daughter Li Yan, who was also peeking out.
"Yan'er!"
"Ah? What's wrong with Queen Mother?"
"After the dynasty is over, let Mingzhi come to the harem for a reunion dinner. Although today is a special day, it is the first day of the Lunar New Year after all, so the atmosphere should still be there."
"My son, I know, and my mother can rest assured."
Liu Mingzhi and Wei Yong looked at each other, and the other four nodded and lowered their eyebrows, obviously leaving the matter of admonishment to themselves.
Glancing at Li Yunlong and others, Mr. Liu secretly cursed these cunning old foxes.
As the auxiliary minister appointed by the late emperor, you still think about the new king. Neither the vassal nor the king can offend you. How can such a good thing happen? I have to drag you into trouble.
As soon as Li Zheng's matter ended, the five auxiliary ministers had already begun to scheming and plotting secretly.
Liu Mingzhi cleared his throat and stood up with a scepter in hand, "Your Majesty, the late Emperor's great deeds have brought great sorrow to the whole country, but the country cannot live without a king for a day."
"I have reached a private agreement with the four auxiliary ministers of Wei, Prime Minister Tong, Duke Jing and Yushi Xia. I hope His Highness will take state affairs as the top priority, inherit the great treasure and ascend the throne as emperor as soon as possible!"
"To stabilize the government and appease the people!"
"Your Majesty Liu Mingzhi, together with the four auxiliary ministers and hundreds of civil and military officials, respectfully invite His Highness to ascend the throne as emperor and put state affairs first!"
The other four old foxes glanced at Mr. Liu with twitching eyes, and they all talked about the little fox.
It's bullshit private agreement, that's the late emperor's will, okay?
A few days ago, in order to deal with the late emperor's grand affairs, apart from discussing the date of the temple name, I didn't say a word that was superfluous.
They wanted to observe the situation for the time being, so as not to offend. After all, whether these vassal kings would return to the court like King Duan in the future, they didn't want to establish a political enemy for no reason, but they didn't expect to be dragged down by just a few words.
But you still can't refute it. You have to stand up and say that Young Master Liu is lying. The old minister didn't discuss this matter at all. This is obviously trying to show off to the new king!
He glanced helplessly at Mr. Liu, and he didn't expect that after two years away from the court, his power of scheming had not diminished but increased.
"I ask Your Highness to put state affairs first and ascend the throne as emperor!"
Li Baiyu's eyes showed a little excitement, and after regaining consciousness, he refused.
"How can I ascend the throne and become emperor if I have little talent and little knowledge?"
"Your Highness, people are not born with knowledge. They should practice and learn. I hope that Your Highness will take state affairs as a priority and ascend the throne as emperor!"
"I am afraid that due to my lack of ability, I will let down the love of all of you!"
"Your Highness is always by His Majesty's side, and has received His Majesty's teachings. He is determined to be a wise king in this world. I invite Your Majesty to ascend the throne and become the Emperor!"
Li Baiyu sighed slowly, "Since all of you sincerely support me, I can't deny it again and again. In order to inherit my father's will to unify the world, I will put state affairs first and inherit the great treasure!"
"In the future, I hope that all of you will help us to build a prosperous age for the dragon!"
"I have received your order! Your Highness please ascend the throne."
After Li Baiyu invited all the civil and military officials, he slowly and energetically climbed up to the dragon platform and sat upright on the dragon chair.
Upon seeing this, all the civil and military officials stood up and bowed respectfully with their heads in hand.
"I, my ministers, have come to see my emperor. Long live, long live, long live."
"My dear friends, please excuse yourself and take your seats."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Yunlong and others glanced at the high-spirited elder brother on the dragon chair, and with eyes filled with unwillingness, they returned to their seats and knelt down.
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel came out again and said, "I, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, would like to ask your Majesty to designate a reign name."
"If everything goes well, peace and prosperity will come."
“The country’s name is Taihe!”
"I obey the decree."
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Prince Dalong Li Baiyu ascended the throne as emperor in the Qinzheng Hall.
The name was changed to the first year of Taihe...