When the previous Emperor was on the throne, he was diligent in governing the court. Unless he was seriously ill or under special circumstances, morning court was rarely interrupted.
Although the current Emperor was not as diligent as the previous Emperor, morning court was still held every day. It was just that the person presiding over the morning court was changed to the Eldest Princess.
The civil and military officials were used to this. It was not strange to not see the Emperor during morning court, but it was strange to see the Emperor.
Thus, when they stood neatly in the court and saw the Eldest Princess and the Emperor walk out from both sides, they were a little surprised.
Today was not the first day of the lunar year, nor was it a special day. It was rare for the Emperor to come to court.
As for whether the Emperor regretted his previous slacking, it was not something the officials could guess. After the slight surprise, the morning court was held as usual.
An official from the Academy of Sciences reported in detail the recent research progress of the Academy. The Minister of Rites advised the Emperor to expand the harem to stabilize the foundation of the country. A senior censor said that the Prime Minister could not be left vacant. The current Prime Minister of Qin was old, and a new Prime Minister had to be chosen as soon as possible …
The Emperor highly praised the research of the Academy of Sciences and ignored the Minister of Rites. He looked at the officials and slowly said, "I already have a candidate in mind for the Prime Minister position. There is no need to say more."
Many people in the court felt bitter when they heard this. They said more because the Emperor already had a candidate in mind …
The candidate he had in mind was really not suitable for the position of Prime Minister …
Li Xuan looked at the eunuch beside him and slowly said, "Announce the decree."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The eunuch nodded respectfully and took out an imperial decree. He walked forward and glanced at the officials below.
It was this one glance that caused everyone to feel a sense of foreboding.
At this moment, the eunuch's shrill voice came from above.
"The imperial decree …"
Countless people's hearts sank when they heard the word 'imperial edict'.
The wording of the imperial decree was very particular. The wording was different depending on the content. There were three main types: "imperial decree", "regulation", and "imperial decree".
"Imperial decree" was used to reward and also to warn. "Regulation" was used to announce to the officials and express the Emperor's favor. As for "imperial decree", it was used to announce to the world that it was not used unless it was an important matter.
The Emperor used "imperial decree" to appoint a crown prince and a princess.
More importantly, there was no need for an imperial edict to be conferred the title of Prime Minister.
"The Marquis of Chang 'an County, Li Yi, is intelligent and has made great achievements. Since the early years of Jinghe, he created Tian Fa, offered horseshoes, changed interrogation by torture, repelled the enemy, opened the school of mathematics, and stopped the flood …"
The eunuch was still reading aloud, the ears of the hundreds of officials in the hall were buzzing.
Marquis Li Yi of Chang 'an County … Sure enough, sure enough!
As expected, His Majesty did not listen to his advice and insisted on making County Marquis Li the Prime Minister. He would be the youngest Prime Minister in the history of the Jing Kingdom, and the laziest Prime Minister.
Immediately, the faces of several censors and old officials changed. They stood out from the crowd. Before the imperial edict was finished, they were not allowed to interrupt. Otherwise, it would be a serious crime. But at this moment, everyone could see the determination on their faces.
"Get rid of the vermin, sweep away the crooks, push forward the reforms … Your contributions are great. Confer the title of Gyeong Of Silla to show the grace of the heavens. Pass it on forever. Take it and rest. Brilliant!"
The eunuch's voice was still echoing in the hall. Inside the hall, the expressions of some people finally relaxed.
Not the Prime Minister …
It turned out that it was just to confer the title of Gyeong Of Silla, not the Prime Minister. It seemed that His Majesty was still, still …
Jing … Gyeong Of Silla?
One Word King!
"Jing" was the title of the Jing Kingdom. Gyeong Of Silla had always been the most respected prince. Since decades ago, there had been no Gyeong Of Silla in the royal family. Now, His Majesty conferred this title to a person with a different surname — a person who was not from the royal family!
This was ridiculous!
This was the biggest joke in the world!
MIngzhu looked at Li Xuan, who had a serious face. Her lips moved, but she did not say anything in the end.
"Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"It is against the ancestral rules for a foreign official to be conferred the title of King. Your Majesty, please think twice!"
…
The imperial court was in an uproar. Countless officials knelt down and said loudly.
"I have made up my mind!" Li Xuan waved his hand and walked out from the side.
A eunuch said loudly, "Court dismissed!"
"Prime Minister Shen, say something!"
"Lord Wang, we can't let His Majesty act willfully!"
"Lord Yang, please go and see the Empress Dowager. We can't let His Majesty act so willfully!"
"Princess, Your Highness, please persuade His Majesty again!"
…
After the officials got up, they immediately placed their last hope on a few important officials.
The head of the Wang family sighed. He knew why His Majesty would do this, so he also knew that His Majesty would not retract this imperial edict.
An old man shook his head and said, "His Majesty is different from the late Emperor. At this time, no one can say anything …"
Prime Minister Shen looked out of the palace with his murky eyes and murmured, "No, there is one more person. His Majesty will definitely listen to his words."
In a certain palace in the imperial harem.
Wang Qin brought a cup of tea and put it in front of Li Xuan. She said softly, "My husband, don't be angry …"
"They said I was suspicious of him …" Li Xuan held her hand and asked her to sit aside. Then he sighed and said, "Qin 'er, do you think he can understand what I did?"
Wang Qin sighed, but she could only sigh. There were some things that even if she could see clearly, she couldn't explain to him.
He was worried that County Marquis Li would overthink because of the rumors outside, but he didn't know that the more he thought like this, the worse his situation would be …
…
Today, not only the imperial court was in an uproar, but even the common people were also in an uproar in a very short time.
Since His Majesty ascended the throne, County Marquis Li's power had reached its peak. Since ancient times, such officials never had a good ending. Not only the officials in the imperial court, but also the common people in the capital were guessing that it wouldn't be long before His Majesty began to suspect him. The decline of the Li family was a foregone conclusion …
Who would have thought that after such a short period of time, His Majesty would give all of them a resounding slap in the face?
Gyeong Of Silla, King of the One Word …
A foreign official being made a King. Since the founding of the country, no foreign official had ever received such an honor.
Although County Marquis Li's achievements were great and no one in the imperial court could compare to him, in the end, he didn't have the merit of opening up territory. If he led troops to destroy the Qi Kingdom or the Zhao Kingdom, it would be understandable if he was made a King. But now, he was too young. This Emperor's favor was a bit too much …
Just like that, he was made a King of the One Word. The Emperor had directly expressed his attitude. In the future, who in the entire capital would dare to provoke the Li family?
The Li family.
The head of the family being made a King was a great honor. The entire manor was in jubilation.
Li Yi had just sent off the worried old woman and sat back in the courtyard. He rubbed his slightly swollen head when the Princess walked in from outside.
He sighed and said, "Didn't we agree to have you stop him?"
MIngzhu shook her head and said, "You know that no one can stop him if he wants to do something."
"Why do you have to stop me?" Li Xuan walked out from the back and said, "You have done so much for the Jing Kingdom and the world. What is a mere King?"
"Have you not counted how many foreign officials have been made Kings since the founding of the Jing Kingdom?" Li Yi shook his head and said, "You don't care what the court officials think or what the people think?"
"I don't care what they think." Li Xuan looked at him and said seriously, "I only care what you think."
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