For many dynasties, the Imperial Jade Seal had a very deep meaning. If one couldn't get the Imperial Jade Seal, he would be a blank emperor and would be ridiculed by others.
However, for the Daqin Dynasty, the Imperial Jade Seal was far less important. Emperor Xiao Ruxun had never talked about the Imperial Jade Seal and rarely mentioned it. The official tone of the Daqin Dynasty rarely used the Imperial Jade Seal.
But this time, it seemed to have become a symbol.
The Imperial Jade Seal that the emperor had worn for more than 20 years was passed on to Xiao Zhenbang. Although Xiao Zhenbang had been the crown prince since the first year of Longwu and had been the crown prince for 26 years, he had never received the Imperial Jade Seal.
It had always been worn by Xiao Ruxun as a symbol of imperial power. Of course, there were many other symbols of imperial power in the Daqin Dynasty, such as the Emperor's Sword which represented military power, the Emperor's Seal which represented the emperor's identity, and the Imperial Seal which represented national decrees.
However, the Imperial Jade Seal attracted more attention because of its historical significance.
Xiao Zhenbang didn't hide the fact that he was wearing the Imperial Jade Seal. Even if he wore it, he didn't say anything, nor did he make a sound. But when the officials with sharp eyes suddenly discovered it, they were immediately dumbfounded.
The crown prince himself handled the government affairs on behalf of the emperor, so it was normal for him to meet with everyone. However, everyone didn't expect that the emperor would pass the throne to the crown prince. They thought that the emperor was testing them. The extremely powerful emperor was testing them.
He would never give up the power in his hands until the last moment of his life, just like other emperors in history.
But who knew that he really let it go.
The news quickly spread, but many people maintained a skeptical attitude. They felt that at this time, they had to be even more careful and cautious. Otherwise, if the Emperor was still probing and trying to find people who were not loyal to him, then it would be over for them.
The Imperial Jade Seal was not as important as before in the Daqin Empire. The emperor used the Emperor's Sword more often than the Imperial Jade Seal.
The symbolic meaning was not as good as before.
However, a month later, there was news from the palace that the emperor Xiao Ruxun was ordering the palace servants to clean up the Wanshou Palace.
Another month later, news came from the imperial palace that Emperor Xiao Ruxun was ordering people to move some of his necessities from the Palace of Heavenly Purity to the Wanshou Palace.
As a result, the tension in the court reached a peak.
Emperor Xiao Ruxun had been in power for 26 years, and the deterrence he brought to everyone was too strong. The sense of oppression he brought to everyone was also too strong. No one dared to say that the Emperor wouldn't come up with some tricks at the last moment. Before the abdication edict was issued, everything was a test.
That was what everyone thought. Even the most optimistic officials began to act cautiously, not daring to procrastinate or speak loudly. All the civil and military officials of the court were as careful as quails in the past few months.
Not to mention the local government. After hearing the news, they were in a state of panic. They thought that the Emperor was going to carry out another campaign to clean up corruption.
In the sixth, thirteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, eighteenth, and twenty-first years of Longwu, the Emperor launched six local campaigns to clean up corruption. Accompanied by the implementation of the six mausoleum policies, the local officials and rich families were killed each time.
Every year, many rich families could be found who were acquiring land in the name of leasing. Although the benefits of opening up the sea were unprecedented, and the vastness of overseas land was unheard of, there were still people who wanted to set their sights on the country and not abroad.
As a result, Xiao Ruxun forced them to look abroad.
Before these people could grow to the point where they could resist the central government, they were completely cut off by the Emperor. The six campaigns to clean up corruption and the implementation of the mausoleum policies in the third year of Longwu greatly consolidated the centralization of power. It also made Xiao Ruxun's prestige in the local areas reach its peak.
Even the most remote mountainous areas could learn of the Emperor's methods. The central government's special envoy led a team to clean up, and the local power that had just risen was destroyed.
The Emperor's campaign to clean up corruption was completely different from the previous Ming Dynasty's imperial inspection. It was not customized, and there were no rules on who would carry it out. The central organization department and the Ministry of Personnel did not receive the relevant authorization. It could only be said that the power was in the Emperor's hands. The Emperor could send people to carry it out whenever he wanted.
And no one knew when it would start.
For example, after the sixth and thirteenth years, some people thought that the next time would be in the twentieth year of Longwu, but in the fifteenth year of Longwu, it came again, catching many people off guard.
Then, when everyone thought that the next time would be in the seventeenth year of Longwu, it came again in the sixteenth year of Longwu, again catching many people off guard.
Then, everyone thought that the next time would not be in the next five years. The seventeenth year of Longwu passed peacefully, and in the eighteenth year of Longwu, it came again, again catching many people off guard.
Many officials were so frightened that they could not even sleep well. They did not even know if the next time would be next year or this year. They were in a state of anxiety.
Now, there was suddenly news that the Emperor was going to abdicate. Wasn't this the Emperor's new trick?
The Emperor never liked to take the ordinary road, and he never played the old tricks. This time, it must be a new trick. Everyone must be very careful and cautious.
When the news spread to some places, some officials were so afraid that they chose to hang themselves because they had done something wrong.
According to statistics, during this period, there were three officials who committed suicide by hanging themselves, and seventeen officials whose families tried to escape. It could be seen how powerful the Emperor was.
Of course, none of these people survived in the end. They were all captured by the local Black Water, brought back to the central government for trial, and then beheaded.
Not to mention them, some officials in the central government and some generals in the army were also worried whether the Emperor was preparing a new trick to carry out another great purge.
Just when the whole world was in a state of anxiety, on the third day of the sixth month of Longwu, the first anniversary of the Empress' death, Emperor Xiao Ruxun reappeared in front of the world.
He took the Crown Prince Xiao Zhenbang, more than twenty important officials in the court, and more than twenty senior generals, including the eight pillars of the state, who were summoned back to the capital to attend the Empress' memorial ceremony.
The core of the ruling core of the Daqin Empire was here.
Everyone sensed a trace of an unknown meaning.
After the memorial ceremony, Xiao Ruxun asked the eight cabinet officials and the Crown Prince Xiao Zhenbang to stay.
"I ascended the throne on the first day of the first month of the first year of Longwu. It has been more than twenty-six years since then. In the past twenty-six years, I have never slacked off for a day. I have been conscientious and conscientious, managing the government day and night. I have personally led the army to the Mobei Desert and expanded the territory for Daqin.
More than twenty years have passed in a flash, but I dare to say that I have not let down the people of the world, the whole Daqin Empire, the position of the Emperor, and the people who helped me to ascend the throne. I have a clear conscience. Today, twenty-six years have passed, is Daqin stronger than the former Ming Dynasty? "
The civil and military officials said in unison, "Yes."
This was the truth. Even if it was not the truth, no one dared to say no.
Speaking of which, they were all very curious as to why the Emperor had summoned them to say such a thing. Some people had already reacted, and their hearts were vaguely restless.
And the Emperor's next words confirmed the restlessness in their hearts.
"Since ancient times, the ruler of a country has always been someone who is willing to abdicate and become the Emperor Emeritus. Except for Zhao Wuling King, there is no one else. Zhao Wuling King only wanted to make it more convenient for him to focus on foreign wars, so he pushed the responsibility to his son, and he regretted it later.
As for the other Emperors Emeritus, let's not talk about it. The best is my father. I know why. Those who are in high positions, after gaining power, are reluctant to let go of this power. A man cannot be powerless for a day. They all think so. "
Xiao Ruxun looked at Xiao Zhenbang, then walked to his side and held his hand.
"Once, I thought I would be like this, that I would have to let go at the moment of my death. But after the Empress passed away, in the past year, I have calmly thought about my past gains and losses countless times. I suddenly realized that I no longer have the heart to continue being the Emperor."
The civil and military officials were finally moved, revealing extremely shocked expressions.
"No one can always be passionate about one thing from beginning to end. In the end, they will still be tired of it. Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Ming of Tang, it is no different. I do not want to be the Emperor Wu of Han in his old age, and even more so, I do not want to be the Emperor Ming of Tang in his old age, turning a good situation into a mess.
The Daqin has today is because of my painstaking efforts. I cannot bear to see the situation I created destroyed in my own hands. So, I have made a decision. I will abdicate and pass the throne to the Crown Prince, Xiao Zhenbang. "
Although there were some faint guesses in their hearts, when these words really came out of the Emperor's mouth, the civil officials led by Xu Guangqi and the high-ranking military officials led by Zhao Hu were all extremely shocked and could not react at all.
The inertia of a powerful Emperor's rule was very strong. Sometimes, it was normal for one, two, three, or four years to not be able to react.
For example, the rule of Emperor Gaozong of Tang during the reign of Yong Hui was evaluated as the 'Legacy of Zhenguan'. This was the inertia of a powerful Emperor.
It could not be changed for several years, let alone now.
No one could react.
Although Xiao Zhenbang already knew this, when his father really said this sentence in front of the ministers, he also felt a little confused. He couldn't tell the truth from the illusion.
"Li Sheng, read the abdication edict."
Xiao Ruxun gave the order to Li Sheng. Li Sheng obeyed, stepped forward, unfolded the black edict in his hand, and began to read it.
This edict was very concise and clear.
There was no lengthy content. It only explained to the people of the world why he wanted to abdicate, as well as his trust in the new Emperor, and assured the world that the new Emperor would bring them a better future.
Such a unique abdication edict shocked the officials and high-ranking military officials. They looked at each other, not knowing how to express the shock in their hearts.
After the edict was read, Xiao Ruxun was still holding Zhenbang's hand.
"You are all Our Ministers, so you should be the first to know about this. In the future, We will announce this imperial edict to the world and tell them that We will be abdicating. From now on, We will no longer be Great Qin's Emperor; Great Qin's Emperor will be the ruler of the nation."
Xiao Ruxun looked at Zhenbang and revealed a smile.
"Zhenbang, I guarantee in front of the world that I have never broken my promise to the world in my life. I hope that your actions will be worthy of my promise."
Xiao Zhenbang was stunned for a moment. He pursed his lips, slightly trembling, and then nodded.
"Your son will never let father break his promise to the world."
Xiao Ruxun nodded and heaved a sigh of relief. Li Sheng held a sword with both hands and handed it to Xiao Ruxun. Xiao Ruxun took the sword and handed it to Xiao Zhenbang.
The Emperor's Sword represented the Emperor's military power.
Zhao Hu and the others all stared at the sword.
After that, it was the Emperor's Talisman that represented the identity of the Emperor. Xiao Ruxun also handed the talisman to Xiao Zhenbang.
"From now on, you are the Emperor of Daqin, the master of the world."
There was enough to say. There was no need to say more. There was no point in saying more.
Xiao Ruxun slowly left with the help of Li Sheng. He didn't look back.
Xiao Zhenbang looked at the Emperor's Sword and the Emperor's Talisman in his hands. His hands couldn't help but tremble.
Then, Xu Guangqi was the first to react. He was the first to kneel down to show his loyalty to the new Emperor.
"Your subject, Xu Guangqi, greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty."
Zhao Hu immediately came back to his senses and quickly knelt down.
"Subject Zhao Hu pays respect to the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! "
Although Zhao Hu was old, his voice was louder and more resonant than Xu Guangqi's, causing more people to react.
"Paying respect to the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Paying respect to the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
… … …
More and more ministers knelt down to express their loyalty to Xiao Zhenbang, swearing that they would become his subjects and pledge their loyalty to him.
For a moment, Xiao Zhenbang was even a little flabbergasted.
Seeing all the ministers kneeling in front of him and pledging their allegiance, for a moment, he felt like he was still in a daze, unable to understand what was going on.
After a long while …
"Beloved subjects, there is no need for formalities. Rise."
Xiao Zhenbang took in a deep breath and slowly exhaled, calming his raging mind.
After accepting the congratulations of the first batch of officials, he formally received the authority that Xiao Ruxun had entrusted to him.
On the afternoon of the third day of the sixth month of the twenty-sixth year of Longwu, the founding Emperor of the Daqin Empire, Xiao Ruxun, who had ruled the world for twenty-six years, issued a formal edict to abdicate.
The court was shaken, and soon, the capital was shaken, and then the rest of the world was shaken.
On the sixth day of the sixth month of the twenty-sixth year of Longwu, the new Emperor Xiao Zhenbang held an official coronation ceremony. All the officials of the central government entered the palace to pay their respects to the new Emperor.
The new Emperor officially proclaimed himself Emperor in the main hall of the Imperial Palace, honoring the old Emperor Xiao Ruxun as the Supreme Emperor and honoring his deceased mother, Yang Caiyun, as the Supreme Empress.
It was announced that the Longwu era name would be used for this year and that the new era name would be officially announced on the first day of the first month of the next year.
It was announced that the entire world would be pardoned. Apart from crimes committed by officials and murder cases, all criminals would be demoted to the first or second class. If they were lucky, they would be released.
It was announced that all the policies made during Xiao Ruxun's reign would continue to be used and would not be changed. Everything would be carried out according to the old system of Longwu.
The new Emperor would not announce his own policies the moment he took office. Instead, he would continue to let the world move forward according to Xiao Ruxun's pace. He would not easily change this matter.
Xiao Zhenbang had assisted Xiao Ruxun for seven years and was very familiar with the methods of running the court and the promulgation of policies. On the night of the coronation ceremony, he entered the Palace of Heavenly Purity and began to work. That night, the officials of the Administrative Hall of the Palace of Heavenly Purity collectively worked overtime.
The new Emperor worked overtime with them.
The officials' hearts were filled with an ominous premonition.
The new Emperor seemed to be planning to learn from Xiao Ruxun's methods. He worked overtime with them, interacted closely with the officials, worked with them, and supervised their work at the same time.
Moreover, the new Emperor had the same habits as Xiao Ruxun. He loved to work and was good at it. From the night of his coronation, he did not get off work on time for more than half a month. It was not until the day of the family banquet that he allowed them to get off work and go home on time.
The officials thought that after the extremely oppressive old Emperor Xiao Ruxun abdicated, the new Emperor would more or less lessen their burdens. However, they realized that they were wrong. The new Emperor and the old Emperor's passion for work were the same. Moreover, compared to Xiao Ruxun who was gradually losing his energy, Xiao Zhenbang was much more energetic.
They couldn't figure out if the new Emperor was doing this to impress the old Emperor or if he was really a workaholic. In any case, they had a premonition that unless Xiao Ruxun passed away, they could not see a future where they could relax.
However, they inexplicably felt at ease and felt that there was nothing wrong with this.
Obviously, the influence that Xiao Ruxun brought to the world was too great. For more than 20 years, the officials seemed to be used to Xiao Ruxun's methods. If this situation no longer existed one day, perhaps they would feel uncomfortable and even a little bad.
The prosperity of the Daqin Empire depended on their continuous hard work. If the government collapsed, then how would such a large territory be settled?
However, to everyone's relief, the new Emperor did not want to change anything. Everything was the same as before.
The new Emperor was still diligent and followed the old rules. He did not make any changes to Xiao Ruxun's domestic and foreign policies. The smooth transition of the throne's power even made many old officials who had experienced the chaotic period of the former Ming Dynasty feel that it was a little difficult to understand.
There was no doubt that the new Emperor would continue the old Emperor's policies. After the Daqin Empire was passed down to the second Emperor, it would continue to develop.
For Xiao Ruxun, this matter had little to do with him from now on. He came to the palace where his father, Xiao Wenkui, had lived for more than 10 years. Here, he saw a whole shelf of history books that Xiao Wenkui had read before his death.
When Xiao Wenkui was still alive, he often taught Xiao Ruxun what he had learned from history books. He told him how to do some things best and how to deal with some things so that he would not make the mistakes of his predecessors.
Xiao Wenkui not only read official history, but he also read some of the more controversial unofficial history with great interest. He thought alone and wrote down a lot of reading notes. After his death, these reading notes were given to Xiao Ruxun, and Xiao Ruxun benefited a lot from them.
As a result, Xiao Ruxun realized that the existence of the emperor emeritus, who did not manage government affairs, was not only a stabilizing force that could bring stability to the people of the world and help the new emperor get through the most difficult period of adaptation, but he was also leaving something behind for the new emperor.
He would die one day, and he did not know what would become in the future. He wanted to leave more for Zhenbang, and even more for the third Emperor, but he did not know what to leave.
If it was land and national strength, he had left enough. For the current Daqin, the most important thing was to stop and digest the existing land. As for other political and economic legacies, he felt that he could not do better.
What he left for Zhenbang was a stable, prosperous and powerful country. The strength of Daqin surpassed all previous dynasties. Xiao Ruxun did not think that he could do better.
But he still wanted to leave something.
After seeing the reading notes left by Xiao Wenkui, Xiao Ruxun realized that he should leave something more meaningful for Zhenbang and future generations.
He regarded himself as a contemporary person. He had already rewritten history, but he did not know whether there would be something he did not want to see in the future, but it was possible.
Therefore, in order to minimize this possibility, he needed to leave his greatest and most useless advantage as a person five hundred years later to his future generations.
The so-called foresight and knowledge of the future.
This was the only thing that modern people could be said to be better than ancient people. Standing at the height of history, he could know what might happen in the next five hundred years. Even if this was a world that he had changed, there were always some things that would not change.
Xiao Ruxun felt that it was necessary for him to leave something for Zhenbang and future generations.
Therefore, half a month after settling in Wanshou Palace, Xiao Ruxun began to write vigorously.
He intended to use a long time to tell Zhenbang what he knew about the future in a more comfortable and acceptable way.
He felt that the things he knew might be a little more meaningful than the territory he had conquered.
This was because he still had a lot of worries about everything he had created, and these worries seemed to be gradually becoming reality. After all, he was not creating a revolution. What he was creating was a possibility, a possibility that he represented.
And once he was no longer a representative, what would happen?
Xiao Ruxun did not dare to think too deeply, but he had to think about it. He could not not think about that kind of future.
Even if he did not want to see that kind of future.
Would the annexation of land by landlords appear again?
Would the rise of local forces be inevitable?
Would the country gradually decay, and the territory would gradually be lost?
Would the Xiao Qin Empire eventually be destroyed, and on top of the ruins, the glory of the Republic would be lit?
All the things that he did not want to think about in the past were now empty and had nothing to do. Suddenly, his heart was filled with such speculations.
Did he create a new era, or did he reverse history?
He began to reflect on his actions. Did he lay the foundation for a certain possibility in the future?
The result of thinking was, yes.
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