A platform was built outside the capital. Every time the army returned victorious, the king would personally lead the officials to welcome them.
This time was no exception, but the entire court and commoners could smell an undercurrent surging. Hearing that the king did not intend to welcome the army this time, but Qin Yue had ordered people to build a platform, the situation in the court began to tense up.
At this moment, the army was camped 30 miles outside the city, waiting for the ceremony. Now everyone was guessing whether the king would attend the platform on the day the army entered the city. If he did not appear, then Qin Yue's action was undoubtedly roping in the military officials, which was a heavy crime!
Moreover, the people in Qin Yue's faction were all restless. If they followed the army out of the city to welcome the army, it would be a heavy crime. But if they did not follow the army out of the city, they would undoubtedly be kicked out of the front line. Now, everyone could see that Qin Yue, who had the support of almost all the military forces, had already won.
Finally, after three days, the platform was built. There were no clouds in the sky, and a gentle breeze blew.
Qin Yue took a bath and changed into a jade robe embroidered with five dragons playing with a pearl. A black bat pattern rhinoceros belt was tied around his waist, and he stood on the platform with a dignified appearance, giving off a majestic aura.
White-eye was still dressed in white, and his face was veiled as he followed behind him. His eyes were filled with admiration and infatuation.
"Your Highness Prince Yue, it seems that His Majesty will not be coming today," Lord Xu said carefully behind him.
Qin Yue's gaze turned to the palace in the center of the capital. It was a deathly gray in the twilight.
The law of the kingdom stipulated that no building in the capital could be taller than the palace. But this time, the platform was specially increased by more than twice its height, and it was more than 10 meters taller than the palace. Looking down, the entire Tianshui Kingdom was in sight, and it was very pleasing.
He smiled coldly and walked straight to the nine-dragon throne prepared for Qin Zheng. He sat down in front of all the officials and said coldly, "Father's health is not good. Today, I will act on behalf of the Son of Heaven."
"Long live Your Highness Prince Yue!" Lord Xu hurriedly walked forward and knelt down, shouting.
This time, all the officials looked at each other. Such a brazen shout was obviously a great crime! But at this moment, no one was a fool. They knew that the crucial moment had arrived, so they all knelt down and shouted together. Instantly, the sound of their voices spread throughout the capital.
"Long live Your Highness Prince Yue!"
"Long live Your Highness Prince Yue!"
"…"
The expressions of the ministers who had yet to leave the capital all changed drastically. Extreme worry appeared in their eyes.
Even the ordinary people on the road were shocked when they heard this. They seemed to have realized that something big was about to happen. The peddlers and pawns also stopped their business and began to close their doors, not daring to come out.
Long Qing stood far above the city gate and looked at the towering platform in the distance. He sighed and turned around to order, "From now on, the whole city will be under martial law. No one is allowed to carry weapons on the street, and no one is allowed to gather to cause trouble. If there is any situation, kill first and report later!"
Lan Hong brewed a pot of tea in his courtyard and slowly sipped it. He looked at the sky and muttered to himself, "Has it finally begun?"
Li Chunyang was also standing on the platform. He felt as if he had swallowed a fly as he looked at the courtiers who were fawning over him. He frowned and said, "Your Highness Moon Prince, this isn't very nice, is it?"
Qin Yue was slightly taken aback. Then, she stretched out her hand and stopped the crowd from shouting. She smiled and said, "Alright, stop shouting! Dear ministers, please rise. " He turned his head and said, "Lord Xu, record down all the names of the officials who did not come to the welcoming platform."
"Yes!" Lord Xu hurriedly responded, his heart bursting with joy. Since he had entrusted such an important task to him, it was obvious that he had already regarded him as a trusted aide. He immediately retreated happily.
The rest of the ministers heaved a heavy sigh of relief in their hearts and secretly rejoiced. At the same time, they sneered at the ministers who were about to be unlucky. In his mind, he was thinking about whether he could climb up or arrange for some of his nephews to take up the position that was about to be vacated.
"Duke Jing, how much longer do you think it will take for them to arrive?" Qin Yue couldn't suppress the joy in her heart and asked with a smile.
Li Chunyang released his divine sense and narrowed his eyes. "About the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn."
"Alright! I will wait here for this historic moment! "Qin Yue rubbed his hands together and found it hard to calm down.
Suddenly, a cold voice came from below the welcoming platform and mocked, "What historic moment is it that makes you so excited like a monkey?"
Everyone looked down and saw Qin Yang supporting Qin Zheng as he stared coldly at him.
A eunuch screamed, "His Majesty has arrived, hurry up and come down to welcome him!"
Everyone had a nervous look on their faces as they stared at Qin Yue, ready to follow his lead.
Qin Yue smiled coldly and said in a loud voice, "Father has arrived, please forgive me for not coming out to welcome you. Unfortunately, this welcoming platform is too high and it is inconvenient to come down. It is better to let Big Brother support Father up carefully before you pay your respects. "
Qin Zheng's face was ashen as he stared at Qin Yue like a poisonous snake. He muttered while trembling, "Good, good, as expected of my good son!" With the support of Qin Yang, he slowly walked up to the platform. The entire place was silent and there was no sound at all. Everyone was silently watching this historic moment.
Many of the officials felt like it was the end of the world. A new emperor changes his officials, a new generation replaces the old.
Li Chunyang also sighed softly and felt that he was really old. Recalling the days when she lived harmoniously with Qin Zheng, her heart was filled with sadness.
Soon, Qin Zheng and the rest walked up to the welcoming platform.
Qin Yang said coldly, "Father has already come up, why are you still not paying your respects? Qin Yue, it is time for you to get up from your father's seat, right? "
Qin Yue snorted coldly and stood up from the throne unwillingly. His body stiffened as he bowed down. "Your son greets Father."
With his lead, all the civil and military officials knelt down one after another. Only Li Chunyang did not move, standing there like a statue. He was already in the Martial King Realm and did not need to kneel.
Qin Zheng glanced at Li Chunyang with his cloudy eyes. The white hair on his temples seemed to flash with loneliness. Only then did he carefully sit on the throne with the help of a few people.
Qin Ruxue also silently followed behind Qin Zheng. She was well aware of the special situation today. As a member of the Emperor's family, this scene would happen sooner or later. She came out today because she wanted to see Li Yunxiao. Moreover, no matter what, she could not bear to see her old father being humiliated by his own son.
"Rise," Qin Zheng said lightly to the officials, "All of you are doing well."
No one knew what he meant by that, but the loneliness and helplessness in his words were overflowing, making people unable to help but sigh. The once ambitious Emperor had now reached the point of old age.
Finally, not long after the Emperor sat down, dark clouds began to float in the clear sky. The ground began to tremble slightly, and on the distant horizon, densely packed figures appeared. Large flags began to be erected and fluttered in the wind.
Qin Zheng sat on the throne in a daze, as if he was about to fall asleep.
Qin Yue frowned and went forward to report, "Father, we can begin."
Qin Zheng recovered slightly and said softly, "Let's begin." His voice was extremely weak. After he finished speaking, he fell back into a state of drowsiness.
Qin Yue looked at the many green dots in his cloudy eyes and sneered in her heart. At the same time, she looked at Qin Yang mockingly. Then, she walked to the front of the stage and said loudly, "Let the welcoming begin!"
Immediately, two pairs of armored cavalrymen wearing festive costumes began to blow their horns and slowly spread out to the sides. A few war drums were also pushed out from the center. Two muscular men stood on the war chariot and beat the drums with all their might. The sound shook the heavens!
Chen Dasheng and the others all rode on their war horses with grave expressions. Everyone had already exchanged messages with Qin Yue. Today would be a day that would be recorded in the history of the Tianshui Nation.
Chen Zhen said excitedly, "Young Master Yun, you have made the greatest contribution this time. Her Highness Qin Yue will at least confer you the title of Duke. Tsk tsk, that's two Dukes in one family. "
Li Yunxiao smiled faintly and said indifferently, "After he ascends the throne, I will leave the Tianshui Nation."
"Why?" Chen Zhen cried out in shock. He seemed to have suddenly understood something and fell silent.
Chen Dasheng gave him an appreciative look. He thought to himself that Jin Lin was not someone who would be stuck in a pond. Sooner or later, he would be a person who could ride the wind and clouds and transform into a real dragon.
Luo Yunshang's heart also skipped a beat. She began to panic. Could it be that the lord was going to leave the Tianshui Nation? She began to feel uneasy, but she quickly made up her mind. No matter where Li Yunxiao went, she would follow him. That way, she wouldn't be too far from the lord.
The 800,000 soldiers were all donned in armor. Under the dazzling sunlight, they looked like an ocean of armor. What followed was the murderous aura of the soldiers, which made the officials on the stage feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Stop!"
When the army reached the stage, Chen Dasheng shouted and the 800,000 soldiers stopped in unison. Their orderly footsteps were like machines, without the slightest mistake.
"Royal Father!" Qin Yue shouted.
Only then did Qin Zheng regain his senses. With the support of Qin Yang and Qin Ruxue, he slowly walked to the stage. Looking at the dazzling silver armor below the stage, he felt pain in his eyes.
With a hoarse voice, he said, "This Emperor has led the officials to welcome the victorious army." He purposely raised his voice, wanting to shout out loud, but his voice was filled with exhaustion. Only those powerful warriors could hear him clearly.
"Today is not only the day the army defeats the enemy and returns victorious. At the same time, it is also the time for the Tianshui Nation to carry on the past and open up the future. "Qin Zheng's words caused everyone's heart to tremble.
His eyes seemed to have recovered a bit of spirit and he shouted, "Today, I will announce the candidate for the Crown Prince!"
Qin Yue's expression changed. She suddenly stepped forward and shouted, "Wait!"
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