GBP Chapter 13 The little emperor announced his abdication?
Chapter 13 The little emperor announced his abdication?
On July 5th, the sun was shining and the weather was hot.
Qin Ruihua, dressed in gorgeous clothes, walked towards the Golden Palace in the imperial palace.
He had mixed feelings because today would be his first time stepping into this place that symbolized the center of national power.
When Qin Ruihua walked into the Golden Palace, a solemn and dignified atmosphere greeted him.
A group of court ministers had already been waiting here, standing in neat rows.
His eyes revealed curiosity and expectation about the newly appointed regent.
However, these ministers also knew it in their hearts.
Today's Feng State is no longer what it used to be, and the person who truly holds power has changed.
After Qin Ruihua entered the Golden Palace, the ministers knelt down one after another and shouted in unison: "Long live the regent, long live the regent, long live the regent, long live the regent."
The sound was deafening and echoed throughout the hall.
Qin Ruihua nodded slightly, indicating that he accepted everyone's worship.
Then he walked steadily forward and came in front of the little emperor.
The little emperor sat on the dragon throne, looking at Qin Ruihua with sharp eyes.
Qin Ruihua bowed to the young emperor and said, "I pay my respects to your majesty. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor."
The little emperor smiled and nodded, motioning Qin Ruihua to stand up.
Then he asked, "Prince Regent, why are you here today? What do you want to ask me?"
Qin Ruihua stood up, took a deep breath, and said, "Your Majesty, I suggest abolishing the cabinet and all feudal systems."
"Retain the monarchy and implement reforms to adapt to the development of the times."
As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers present were suddenly in an uproar.
Some people opened their mouths in surprise, some widened their eyes in anger, and some began to talk in low voices.
At this time, the Minister of Rites stepped forward and said righteously: "Prince Regent, what do you mean by this?"
"You just became the regent and you want to change the rules that have been in place for hundreds of years?"
"Do you realize how much chaos this would cause?"
"Not only do I disagree, I'm afraid all the ministers will disagree!"
Other ministers also echoed and expressed their opposition.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the Golden Throne Hall was tense and filled with gunpowder.
At this time, Qin Ruihua said: "Those who oppose will die."
His voice was not loud, but it echoed in the empty hall, allowing everyone to hear it clearly.
As he finished speaking, the guards outside the hall filed in and quickly surrounded the entire Golden Palace.
When the ministers saw this scene, they were so frightened that they dared not utter a word.
Although these ministers covet power, they care more about their own lives.
After all, no one wants to be killed by the knife, especially in this situation, where one will be dragged out and beheaded if one is not careful.
"The Minister of Rites colluded with foreign enemies and framed a loyal minister of the country. He is sentenced to death and will be executed immediately."
At this time, two soldiers dragged him out of the Golden Palace and shot him.
The Minister of Rites shouted, "Your Majesty, save me! Your Majesty, save me!"
Unfortunately, the little emperor didn't dare to say a word.
At this time, Qin Ruihua glanced at the ministers in the Golden Palace and said, "Who else is against this? Stand up now."
These ministers lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look him in the eye, for fear of attracting his attention.
"Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Qin Ruihua's gaze fell on the little emperor again and he asked calmly.
The little emperor Xiao Yijing's face turned pale with fright, like a piece of white paper.
He didn't expect Qin Ruihua to be so strong.
However, he quickly calmed down and responded: "What the Regent said makes sense. I agree."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
At this time, the little emperor called another eunuch to read the imperial edict.
Qin Ruihua had no idea what the little emperor was trying to do, and his mind was full of question marks.
Soon the eunuch began to read it out.
"It is destined to be carried by heaven, the emperor decreed."
"I have inherited the throne since I was young. Although I hold the highest position in the country, I am young and ignorant and cannot rule the country myself."
"In the court, powerful officials are in power, and I am just a puppet with a mere title."
When Qin Ruihua heard this, was he talking about himself? He frowned, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
Is the little emperor looking for death?
"I feel powerless and worry day and night, fearing that I will make mistakes in state affairs and fail to live up to the trust of the late emperor and the expectations of the people."
"Now we have the regent Qin Ruihua, who is wise and brave, intelligent and courageous, and has won the hearts of the army and the people."
"I see that he is a loyal and upright person with the ambition to support the country. He is truly a blessing to the country and the people."
"Although I am young, I also know that destiny cannot be violated and human will cannot be changed."
"Therefore, I have decided to abdicate the throne to the Regent King Qin Ruihua, in the hope that the country can be stable and peaceful for a long time, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment."
"Although I have abdicated, I hope that the world will be peaceful and the people will be prosperous."
"I hope that after the new emperor ascends the throne, he will recruit talented people, work diligently and love the people, make the country prosperous, and live up to the expectations of the people."
"Once this decree is issued, heaven and earth will witness it, and the sun and moon will shine together."
"I hope all the officials will be loyal to their duties, assist the new emperor, and build a brilliant future together."
"Appreciate this."
When Qin Ruihua heard the news, he was so shocked that he was almost speechless.
He wondered if he had heard it wrong, but the facts were before him—the little emperor was actually going to abdicate!
What surprised him even more was that the young emperor actually designated him to inherit the throne.
All this happened so suddenly that he was at a loss.
At this moment, the eunuch next to him whispered, "Prince Regent, please accept the order."
Qin Ruihua woke up as if from a dream, and hurriedly thanked the Lord: "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace."
The ministers below were also stunned by this sudden news.
They originally thought that the little emperor was just acting on impulse, but now it seems that things are not that simple.
They looked at each other, their faces becoming increasingly ugly.
Seeing that everyone had accepted the reality, the little emperor spoke again: "Regent, you can choose an auspicious day to ascend the throne."
"From now on, the fate of Fengguo is in your hands."
Qin Ruihua was excited and quickly replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The little emperor smiled slightly and continued, "Prince Regent, if you are not afraid of danger tonight, you can come to my bedroom to find me."
"I have something I need to discuss with you."
Qin Ruihua was slightly startled, then nodded and agreed: "Since your majesty has invited me, I will naturally come."
The little emperor nodded with satisfaction and signaled to the eunuch beside him.
After receiving the young emperor's reminder, the eunuch shouted loudly: "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court."
There was silence in the hall and no one responded.
Seeing this, the little emperor stood up and walked to the back.
All the ministers knelt down and shouted: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor."
Not long after, a group of ministers walked out of the Golden Palace with grief-stricken faces.
Their faces were pale, as if they had just experienced a nightmare.
They were whispering to each other as they walked, looking anxious and uneasy, and no one knew what they were discussing.
Qin Ruihua walked out of the palace under the escort of the guard platoon.
The soldiers of the guard platoon followed closely behind him, weapons tightly in their hands, always vigilant to ensure his safety.
The group left quickly without stopping, leaving behind an atmosphere of deathly silence that permeated the entire palace.