As the coronation ceremony progressed, the atmosphere at the scene gradually became lively.
The envoys from the Divine Empire and the Azure Sea Empire all offered generous gifts. At the same time, the two empires also sent people of extremely high status.
It was said that a prince had come from the diplomatic group of the Holy Empire, but he never showed himself.
On the side of the Vast Sea Empire, a prince had also come. It was the Second Prince of the Vast Sea Empire. It was said that this Second Prince was also a strong contender for the position of Crown Prince.
Because the Zulong Empire had never announced the death of the late Emperor, they only said that the late Emperor was cultivating in seclusion, so Prince Regent Li Yu announced that the late Emperor would be honored as the Retired Emperor.
Then, he personally placed the crown that symbolized the Emperor on Li Ying's head and handed the Emperor's Royal Seal to Li Ying. The coronation ceremony was considered complete.
From then on, Crown Prince Li Ying became the legitimate … new Emperor of the Empire!
Everyone present stood up, bowed, and shouted "Long live His Majesty".
The young emperor of the Zulong Empire!
The title of the emperor was Valiant.
The new Emperor of the Zulong Empire, Li Ying, had officially begun his first year of heroism.
On this particular day, Shirō Makino had just turned twenty, Lin Zijin was seventeen, Ji Chae Yi was nineteen, Shan Gu was nineteen, Si Yin was eighteen, and Liu was twenty.
A group of energetic young people officially stepped onto the stage of the Zulong Empire from the first year of the Heroic Martial Era.
After Li Ying ascended to the throne, the first thing he announced was to take back the territories that were previously given to the princes and dukes.
This decree was not met with much resistance.
Because the princes and dukes who could make a sound were no longer around.
The remaining three regional princes were scared out of their wits. Even if Li Ying hadn't issued this decree after ascending to the throne, they were prepared to submit a petition to the Empire to abolish the enfeoffment policy as soon as possible.
Even a newly appointed official had to burn three fires, let alone a newly appointed emperor.
A new ruler brings his own courtiers. This was a principle that had never changed.
Less than two hours after Li Ying ascended the throne, he received a large number of resignation letters from his ministers.
Li Ying already knew about these things, and his father had already chosen a successor for him.
Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
The banquet was arranged at seven in the evening.
This was a real state banquet!
One thirty in the afternoon.
Li Ying sat in his study, correcting all kinds of documents that were sent to him.
These were all approved by the Prime Minister's cabinet. Under normal circumstances, Li Ying only needed to stamp his seal on them.
In fact, he did exactly that.
He didn't even take a closer look.
It was the first day of the new Emperor's ascension to the throne. If anyone dared to fool the Emperor at this time, it was no different from courting death.
After that, Li Ying issued the second decree.
It was about the countless nobles of the Zulong Empire!
At the same time, countless people were terrified, but they had been waiting.
Regarding the fiefdom.
In fact, everyone from a prince to a small viscount would have their own fiefdom.
The higher up one went, the bigger the fief.
For example, a prince prince like King Qi had practically the entire Wild Green Star as his fiefdom.
But this was a completely different concept from enfeoffment.
They were two completely different things.
On the surface, there seemed to be no difference. In terms of fiefdom, the lord was the most powerful.
But in fact, the princes and princes were not fiefdoms, but countries!
Before enfeoffment, the fiefdom was the territory of the Empire, sacred and inviolable.
With a word from the Emperor, the fiefdom could be taken back.
After enfeoffment, the fiefdom became the country of China!
The feudal lords would then become princes, kings, and kings.
These countries, to a certain extent, had independent sovereignty!
Aside from paying a certain amount of taxes to the Empire every year, the Empire had no right to interfere in other matters.
Regent Li Yu, along with the other five princes and thirteen princes, took more than ten years to get the Emperor to agree.
But who would have thought that in less than a year, Li Yu would personally break the enfeoffment.
Yes, King Qi Li Yu had done this before Li Ying ascended to the throne, which was equivalent to taking the blame for the Emperor.
Whether it was the customs or public opinion, no one said that this was done by the new Emperor.
Because they all knew that the new Emperor did not have the ability to do so!
Since the enfeoffment only existed for less than a year, then … what about the fiefdom?
The Zulong Empire was too huge!
Eighteen habitable planets, trillions of people.
Nobles of all sizes were innumerable.
This group of nobles did not actually care about the enfeoffment. They only cared about whether their fiefdoms would be taken away by the new Emperor and Regent!
Although they felt that the new Emperor would not do this, they were still a little afraid.
Therefore, this matter was also one of the most urgent matters for Li Ying after he ascended to the throne.
In this regard, he directly gave instructions that all the nobles' fiefdoms would be the same as before.
He also promised that those who had meritorious deeds could still be promoted to nobles according to the ancient method!
This instruction was quickly sent to the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Sun Yan.
The era that belonged to Zhao Xi was basically completely over.
Now that Zhao Xi had retired, it would be extremely difficult for his son, Zhao Tian Ze, to return to the cabinet.
In this regard, an old fox like Zhao Xi could only sigh — it's not that I don't understand, but the world changes quickly.
These people in the new cabinet were all people who had been suppressed by the emperor emeritus. This time, they were summoned back to attend the ceremony and then appointed to their respective positions.
Although they knew that this was the old emperor's trick, they were still very grateful to the new emperor.
Tricks are tricks, but if we don't use you, what do you have to say?
Li Ying's decree was quickly implemented.
However, at three o 'clock in the afternoon, an imperial edict was sent from the palace to the cabinet. Sun Yan, as the Prime Minister of the cabinet, was somewhat confused and hesitant.
Shirō Makino was conferred the title of Marquis of the First Rank of the Empire. His fief was Baiyue City, a first-grade capital city of the Flying Immortal Planet, and its jurisdiction.
Lin Zijin was conferred the title of Second Rank of the Empire, and her fief was also a first-grade main city of the Fairy Realm, as well as its jurisdiction.
He conferred upon Ji Chae Yi the title of the Third Rank of the Empire. Her fief was three second-rank main cities within a first-rank main city of the Fairy Realm, as well as the territories under their jurisdiction.
Shan Gu was conferred the title of Imperial Third Rank, with the same fief as Ji Chae Yi.
Si Yin was conferred the title of Third Rank of the Empire, and her fief was the same as above.
Marquis of the Empire!
The nobility of the Zulong Empire followed the ancestral system. The highest rank was the Prince. In theory, there was no difference in rank among the Princes. However, according to the titles, there were still some differences.
For example, Qi Wang was basically the highest rank of Prince.
Of course, the Prince Regent was not included.
Below the Prince was the Duke, and below the Duke, Marquis, Count, Viscount, and Baron. These five ranks of nobility were divided into three levels, with the highest being the first.
Shirō Makino, a young man who had just turned twenty, had actually been conferred the title of Marquis of the Empire!
In truth, if this was an Emperor who had been on the throne for many years, taking out such an absurd imperial edict, there was a 99.999999% chance that it would be ignored by the cabinet.
It was impossible to fight back.
After all, the Emperor had a temper.
However, the big shots in the cabinet also had a temper!
The Emperor was indeed the supreme Son of Heaven, but he could not just blindly mess around, right?
Otherwise, wouldn't the Empire be in complete chaos?
Sun Yan and the others were troubled by the fact that today was the first day of the new Emperor's ascension to the throne!
He wanted to be biased, to be … cough cough, to not forget one's friends when one becomes rich. If they went against the Emperor's wishes on this matter, they would not have an easy time in the future.
"Prime Minister, this … this is ridiculous. These young people, the oldest is only twenty, and the youngest is only seventeen!" A cabinet minister looked at Sun Yan with a bitter expression.
"That's right, Prime Minister. Although I am indebted to the new Emperor, and should do my best to serve His Majesty, this imperial edict … is a little too unreliable."
"It's hard to convince the masses!"
"How many years has it been since the Empire conferred a title of Count and above? And now there are five of them … my heart can't take it. "
A group of people surrounded Sun Yan, all of them feeling that this imperial edict was too absurd.
However, at this time, another edict was sent over from the Emperor. Sun Yan and the other cabinet ministers were speechless when they saw it.
"As for the previous edict, pass it as soon as possible. We want to give them a surprise during the banquet!"
Was this a candy distribution among children?
Since when did the Empire's title become so worthless?
The group of people all looked at Sun Yan.
Sun Yan: Son of a b * tch!
He thought to himself, Why are you all looking at me?
I am the Prime Minister appointed by the previous Emperor!
Although it was a short time, I am not the new Emperor's man!
However, he also knew that this matter had to be resolved by himself. As the Prime Minister of the cabinet, he couldn't ask his men to refute the Emperor, right?
At this time, someone couldn't help but say, "Prime Minister, why don't … why don't we ask the Prince Regent?"
The room was suddenly silent, everyone looked at the person who spoke.
The person who spoke also felt wronged. "What else can we do? We can't just pass it like this, can we? "
If this imperial edict was directly passed, the entire Zulong Empire would probably be in an uproar tomorrow.
No matter how outstanding Xiao Bai and the other four young people were, no matter how many fans they had, they would not be able to withstand the agitation of the entire Empire and the protests of the veteran nobles.
With just three words, they could make the entire cabinet and the royal family speechless — on what basis?
At this time, the Prince Regent suddenly pushed open the door and entered.
A group of people in the cabinet came forward to greet him, then looked at Sun Yan.
Sun Yan cursed in his heart, but he could only bite the bullet and look at King Qi. "Your Highness Prince Regent, there is this matter …"
King Qi waved his hand and said casually, "You don't need to report to me. Now that the new Emperor has ascended to the throne, the country's name is Yingwu. Today is the first year of Yingwu, this prince …"
As King Qi spoke, he paused for a moment and then said, "I am already a little tired. Today, I am here to inform you all that in the future, after any matter is handled by your cabinet, it will be directly reported to the Emperor for approval. "
The group of people in the cabinet was a little dumbfounded.
It wasn't easy for someone who could make decisions to come, and he still wanted to shirk his responsibilities?
Your Highness, please don't be like this!
"Your Highness …" Sun Yan still wanted to say something.
King Qi glanced at him. "Prime Minister Sun …"
"Your subject is here." Sun Yan bowed.
"Whether it is you or the ministers in the cabinet, you are all capable people carefully selected by the Retired Emperor for the new Emperor. This prince still believes in the Retired Emperor's vision. But this prince, in private, will say something that is a little presumptuous … "
"Your Highness, please speak."
"Your Highness, please enlighten us."
"Your Highness, please enlighten us."
The group of people began to speak.
King Qi said, "As the saying goes, a new Emperor brings his own court officials. Although you are all capable officials, to put it bluntly, there are countless capable officials in the Zulong Empire. You all don't need me to teach you how to make the Emperor satisfied. Although the new Emperor is young, he is not a muddle-headed person. Everything he does definitely has a deep meaning. If you all really have doubts, why don't you go and ask him directly? Don't worry about angering the new Emperor. Otherwise, if you all don't dare to ask anything, then what is the use of having you all? "
Sun Yan and the group of cabinet officials' foreheads were covered in sweat, but they were wholeheartedly convinced by the reprimand.
Sun Yan bowed his head and said, "Your Highness enlightened us with your words. Thank you for your guidance!"
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness!" The group of people said.
King Qi waved his hand. "Alright, that's all. In the future, don't bother this prince if there is nothing important. Even if there is something, the Emperor will find me. "
Finished speaking, he turned and left.
They didn't know if it was an illusion, but Sun Yan and the rest felt that His Highness couldn't wait to escape from here. Even his footsteps seemed so light and brisk.
This was really strange!
Didn't they all say that the Regent wanted to monopolize the court, and even wanted to usurp the throne?
This way … it was as if a huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders, alright?
Ten minutes later, Sun Yan appeared in the Emperor's study.
"You have doubts about the imperial edict?" Li Ying smiled as he gestured for Sun Yan to sit down. Then, he smiled and said, "I thought you would go find my Uncle Wang."
Sun Yan's scalp went numb. He hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Highness …"
"Sit down and talk, no need to be so formal." Li Ying casually waved his hand.
"This subject will speak while standing." Sun Yan had been frightened by Li Ying's words. "Regarding His Majesty's imperial edict, we indeed have some doubts. In addition, His Highness the Regent just made a trip to the cabinet. He said that in the future, all matters should be discussed directly with the Emperor …"
"Oh, then what about Uncle Wang? Did he run away? "Li Ying asked.
"Cough cough …"
Sun Yan really couldn't understand the royal family now. From the looks of it, the relationship between the Emperor and the Regent … was not as bad as the rumors said!
"His Highness the Regent did leave. He said not to bother him in the future."
Sun Yan answered honestly.
"Sigh, really, are you in such a hurry to give up?"
Li Ying sighed and then said, "I knew you would have doubts about the imperial edict, so I deliberately did not explain the reason. I wanted to see if you would take the initiative to ask, or if you would simply throw the imperial edict in a corner and ignore it."
Sun Yan smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, how could we do that?"
"En, in the future, even if you have different opinions, you have to find me to talk about it. It's best not to casually throw it aside and ignore it." Li Ying smiled.
"No, absolutely not!" Sun Yan promised.
"Alright, you asked me the reason for the imperial edict. I will give you a reason now. Of course, this information is top secret. After you read it, just forget about it yourself. How you explain it to the other cabinet ministers, that's your business. "
As Li Ying spoke, he directly opened a few screens. On the screens, various scenes of the Rune Dragon Battle Team participating in the defense battle appeared.
This was not a big deal. The key was the video of the invasion of the Godly Protoss in the Imperial City. Prime Minister Sun Yan was dumbfounded.
"These, these two people, are Shirō Makino and Lin Zijin?" He didn't dare to believe it at all.
"I have just ascended the throne. There is no need to fake it, right?" Li Ying smiled.
"Your subject is not suspicious of Your Highness, it is just that … that …"
"You find it hard to believe?"
"Yes!"
"When I saw it, I also didn't dare to believe it. But now I know that they have the ability." Li Ying said and then said, "In addition, they fought for many places to enter the Tianhu Holy Land for the Empire. Prime Minister Sun … you should understand what this means, right?"
"Places to enter the Tianhu Holy Land …" Sun Yan's face was full of shock. Then he slowly nodded and bowed to Li Ying. "Your Highness, your subject understands!"
Sun Yan, who had once again returned to the Imperial Cabinet, approved the edict under the puzzled gazes of his subordinates.
In response, he only said, "Your Highness showed me some top-secret information. After reading it, I only want to say that Your Highness did not confer the title of Duke to Shirō Makino, perhaps because he is too young, and it is inconvenient for him to be so ostentatious."
Although the others were skeptical, they had nothing to say.
After all, if the Emperor and the Prime Minister both approved of it, even if they wanted to stop it, they couldn't.
But everyone still felt that once this edict was announced to the world, it would definitely cause a huge uproar.
Such a young Marquis … they were probably only seen during the Founding Era of the Zulong Empire, right?
At six in the evening, the banquet was ready to begin.
The venue was the largest hall in the Imperial Palace.
This hall was incomparably huge. Most of the people who had attended the new Emperor's Ascension Ceremony during the day were here.
This time, Shirō Makino and the others' seats were slightly closer to the front.
This scene was also seen by many observant people, and they could not help but be secretly envious. Indeed, when a man achieves the Dao, even his chickens and dogs rise to the heavens. Being in the same team as the Emperor was indeed different!
Although they were envious, they did not have many other emotions. After all, it would not affect them much.
At half past six, almost all the guests had arrived.
Shan Gu privately used his communicator to send a message in a small group of people.
"Look at the Holy Empire's diplomatic group!"
The group of people subconsciously looked in that direction, and discovered that among the people at one of the tables, there was a young man with a stocky back and a bear's waist, and an extremely well-built body.
The young man sat there with a calm expression, quietly sipping his tea, but his body was releasing a very powerful aura.
Perhaps because he felt that someone was watching him, the young man glanced in the direction of Shirō Makino. When his gaze swept past Shirō Makino, he paused for a moment, and quickly turned back, continuing to drink his tea slowly.
Shan Gu asked in the group, "Liu Liu, come out, hurry up and come out! Is this guy a prince of the Holy Empire? "
As he said that, he sent a photo of the young man that he had just taken in secret to the group.
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Ji Chae Yi glanced at Shan Gu, and said in the group, "Why are you paying attention to this person?"
Shan Gu replied in the group, "This person has been secretly paying attention to us for a long time!"
Chae Yi: "Oh, then he should be coveting our great beauty Zijin's beauty!"
Si Yin: "Why not Brother Bai?"
Chae Yi: "…"
Shan Gu: "…"
Lin Zijin: "What the hell?"
Shirō Makino: "Si Yin, when did you get your driver's license?"
Si Yin sent a scared emoji.
At this time, Liu popped up. "I'm so busy, I'm so envious that you guys can sit there! That person is a prince of the Holy Empire who has just registered. If I'm not wrong, he should be under protection. This is his first real appearance. "
Then, Liu asked again, "Shan Gu, why are you asking this? Do you like him? "
Shan Gu: "…"
After saying that, Liu disappeared. No one knew what position Liu had. It seemed that he did not have a position, because he was still in school.
However, after graduation, he would definitely be sent to be an official.
As time passed, the teenagers back then had all grown into young adults, and their respective life trajectories began to slowly change.
In a few years, perhaps the changes would be even greater.
At 6: 50, the new Emperor Li Ying, accompanied by a group of people, appeared in the hall.
Everyone present stood up to welcome him.
After a few polite words, the banquet officially began.
A banquet of this level seemed high-class, but in reality, everyone felt uncomfortable.
Their every move was watched by many people, and they could not afford to be rude.
After three rounds of drinks, someone from the Blue Sea Empire suddenly stood up.
In the relatively quiet huge hall, it seemed a little abrupt. Many people looked at the handsome young man with blond hair and blue eyes.
The young man said loudly, "First of all, congratulations to the new Emperor Zu Long."
"I come from the Blue Sea Empire. Just last year, I became the champion of the Blue Sea Empire High School League."
"I heard that someone impersonated us at the Sky Lake Sacred Land."
As the young man said that, he looked in Shirō Makino's direction. Many people followed his gaze and looked over as well.
Shirō Makino's expression was calm. He thought to himself, 'It's not like we're impersonating you.'
The young man from the Blue Sea Empire continued, "Of course, that's not a big deal. The key is that I heard that the young genius of your country, Shirō Makino, was also there. It's a pity that I couldn't meet him. "This time, I'm honored to come with the Blue Sea Empire's envoy to congratulate the new Emperor. I would like to challenge the captain of your country's high school league, Shirō Makino, to a duel here."
"A duel to liven up the atmosphere of tonight's banquet. I wonder if Classmate Bai can fulfill this small wish of mine? "
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