From eunuch to emperor

The ministers were stumped by the discussion of merit between Di Luoxi and Di Lingyi.

Let’s talk about money. The two princesses are not short of money. Let’s talk about titles. They are already princesses.

There is nothing to seal, nothing to reward.

The officials discussed it for a long time, but Baili Bing couldn't decide, so he had to ask the empress to decide.

"My dear friends, what do you think?"

the empress asked the ministers present.

There was a lot of discussion in the hall, and everyone found it difficult to handle.

"This... is not a good reward. Why don't you give me some money?"

"How much gold and silver does the palace have? Where do I need to pay for it?"

"It's not right to be crowned a knight. How can a princess be crowned a king?"

"Hey, aren't princes and princesses the same?"

After all, I couldn't explain why, and the empress also felt a headache.

"Your Majesty, I think that since it is difficult to give a reward to the princess, it is better to reward it to the regent. After all, we are all part of the same family."

Finally, Wu Jian came out.

The ministers in the hall were all excited when they heard this. Is there such a saucy operation?

However, it’s right to think about it!

"My dear friends, what do you think?"

The empress asked the ministers. After talking about it, the ministers think it seems... feasible?

"Your Majesty, what General Wu said seems to be acceptable..."

Baili Bing chuckled.

The empress nodded slightly and said, "Okay, let's just blame the regent."

"In that case, let's talk about the regent's contribution along the way."

"Everyone knows that the Usi State invaded the Zhou Dynasty for no reason, attacked Jinsha City, and massacred the people and soldiers! The regent went to the Western Regions, destroyed the Usi State, and destroyed the defecting martial arts scum and Shen Wanjin."

"This is also a great achievement. Let's talk about how to reward the regent for his contribution."

The empress threw the question out, and anyone with a quick mind could guess it.

Wang Wei, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, immediately came out and paid homage: "Your Majesty, the regent has accomplished the task of destroying the country. In addition, the pacification of the Western Region has never been done before. With this unparalleled achievement and the contributions of the two princesses, I think... he can be established as the crown prince." !”

The other ministers secretly cried out that it was a pity that Wang Wei had taken the lead.

This is a perfect opportunity. The empress intends to abdicate. Anyway, the throne belongs to Long Chen.

Whoever stands up first will be the first to take credit.

The empress nodded slightly, looked at Long Chen, and asked, "What do the regents think?"

Long Chen didn't want to become emperor so soon. The crown prince was okay, not too tired.

"It's all up to the mother."

Long Chen smiled, as long as he was no longer the emperor, everything would be easy.

Di Luoxi and Di Lingyi were very happy, and Di Xingwan was smiling.

"My dear friends, what do you think?"

The ministers in the court immediately echoed: "I second my opinion!"

The empress intends to abdicate, and Long Chen's achievements are unparalleled, enough to proclaim him emperor.

Faced with the succession of the new boss, everyone will definitely agree.

"I don't think it's possible!"

The empress suddenly spoke, all the ministers were startled, and the noisy court suddenly became quiet.

"What kind of trouble is it for you to be a crown prince? Just take over the throne!"

The empress stood up and shook her sleeves.

"The regent is a descendant of Long Yuan and is qualified to inherit the throne."

"Since entering the Great Zhou Dynasty, he has conquered the south and the north, made great military exploits, unified the world, pacified the Southern Barbarians and the Western Regions, and his achievements and martial arts are unparalleled!"

"If the four princesses marry the regent, he will be the heir to Zhou Dynasty."

"After all these years, I am tired and want to take a rest!"

"Let me tell the world that I will abdicate in two months and the regent will succeed me!"

The ministers of the court were startled, came to their senses, and hurriedly worshiped: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Long Chen sat next to him with a grimace, and the Empress asked, "Why, do you dislike this chair?"

Long Chen stood up and said with a smile: "No, my son... I'm not familiar with government affairs yet. I need time to take my time. Can the Queen Mother..."

The empress refused: "No, I'm tired too. Why should you be so carefree and happy? I'm exhausted!"

Long Chen was speechless.

The court minister snickered, having never seen such a scene before.

People all over the world are rushing to be the emperor. I have never seen Long Chen being forced to be the emperor like this.

"From today on, all matters in the court will be handled by Long Chen, who will act on behalf of the emperor. Don't report to me again!"

"Okay, the rest of the court meeting will be chaired by Long Chen!"

"Sit up!"

The empress pointed to the phoenix chair, waved her sleeves and left.

Long Chen was left confused...

I knew the empress was going to abdicate, but I didn't expect to be so anxious!

"Mother, mother..."

Long Chen still wanted to stay, but the empress ran away immediately, followed by Di Waner and Zhuang Linger.

The ministers in the court snickered, Long Chen awkwardly looked at the chair he had been looking forward to, and said helplessly: "My lords and dear friends, then... let's continue!"

Long Chenzhen sat on it and looked at the ministers in the hall, feeling a little headache.

From now on, I will have to sit still until my son grows up and succeeds to the throne, which will be a hard life for at least 20 years...

"I am beginning to report... Prince Regent, this succession ceremony should be organized by the Ministry of Rites!"

Wu Jian was very happy and was the first to come out and salute to Long Chen.

"allow!"

"Any more?"

Duan, the Minister of Household Affairs, both came out and paid homage: "To inform the Regent, the Ministry of Industry wants to withdraw 50 taels of silver to build the road to the south..."

The various ministries began to make plans, and Long Chen cut off one by one.

Fengming Palace.

The empress returned to the pavilion in the back garden and sat down. Ziyun and Miaoyin were feeding fish and admiring lotus flowers.

The empress took off her court clothes and changed into a cool dress.

"Just retreating from the court?"

Ziyun was a little surprised, it was too early to retreat from the court today.

"No, I...I announced to the court that Long Chen would succeed me. I won't care if he goes to court in the future."

The empress sat down and fed the fish calmly.

Miaoyin smiled and said, "Sister, are you really confident that you can give him the government affairs?"

The empress said: "That boy can do better than me. It's time for me to be free."

Ziyun smiled and said: "That's right, it's time to relax, the emperor and his grandchildren are here."

The three of them were having fun in the back garden.

The court meeting did not end until noon. Long Chen rode back to the palace and was greeted by Yourong and the people in the palace.

The news of Long Chen's succession has already reached the mansion.

Zou Kai stood at the door and waited: "My son, congratulations to your adoptive father!"

Long Chen said with a straight face: "How is your study? How is your martial arts? Are you messing around?"

Zou Kai said: "Don't worry, adoptive father, the child has grown up and will stop messing around."

After entering the palace, there was soon another wave of congratulatory ministers. Long Chen closed the door and refused to receive any of them.

The succession was announced in public, and the Ministry of Rites began to make arrangements.

While delivering letters to various states and counties, he was preparing the things needed for the enthronement ceremony.

There were too many government affairs, so Long Chen asked the cabinet to deal with them more. The six ministers took turns, and he only decided on important matters.

Wu Jian and Meng Yidao entered the palace from the side door and saw Long Chen in the living room.

"Congratulations, Major General."

"Congratulations, my lord."

The two of them were very happy, Wu Jian was the happiest. Seeing Long Chen proclaim himself emperor, his lifelong wish was fulfilled.

"Uncle Wu, I'm so happy to have you. There will be endless memorials and endless nights in the future."

Long Chen sighed helplessly.

Meng Yidao smiled and said: "Everyone in the world covets the throne, but you are the only one who fears it like a tiger."

Long Chen shook his head and said with a smile: "It's not that I'm afraid of him like a tiger, but I think about how difficult my life will be in the future..."