amaotonovel Chapter 93 The New Emperor
Chapter 93 The New Emperor
The already frightened Seventh Prince Mu Yuqing trembled even more, truly afraid that he would be the one to die at any moment.
The intangible atmosphere of terror is what's truly frightening.
It is invisible and intangible, yet it is like an invisible hand tightly gripping everyone's throat, making them feel endless oppression and terror.
A chill rose from the depths of their hearts and quickly spread throughout their bodies, making everyone present feel as if they were shrouded in a gloomy and terrifying fog, their hearts filled with fear and unease.
This group of people usually acted superior and ignored the refugees outside, letting them die.
But now that it's my turn, I'm afraid.
Mo Liu and Mo Wu were powerless to stop their masters from dying right before their eyes.
Everyone was pale, and their already injured bodies were now in even greater pain.
If they don't even have a master to serve, then they have no reason to exist. Even if someone wants them, they have no face to live anymore.
Before Su Yue could make a move, the two had already committed suicide, their actions swift, ruthless, and precise.
Su Yue looked outside and saw that only the Seventh Prince Mu Yuqing and the General of Zhenbei, who were of high status, remained.
It came out of the space and floated directly in the space.
"So it was you who begged me to forgive you?"
The kneeling Seventh Prince, Mu Yuqing, trembled slightly. He looked up in the direction from which the voice came, tears streaming down his face, blurring his vision until all he could see was a white blur. His voice trembled as he answered, "It...it's me."
Meanwhile, General Liang Rong, the General Who Guards the North, was experiencing a turbulent internal conflict.
He gripped the knife tightly in his hand, the hilt gradually warming in his palm, as if carrying the anger and hatred in his heart.
Countless times, he couldn't help but want to rush forward and kill the culprit to avenge his deceased nephew.
But whenever he saw the mysterious and unpredictable appearance of the person in front of him, and that otherworldly aura, a nameless fear would rise in his heart.
He knew that this person seemed to possess unimaginable power; with a mere flick of his finger, he could make him and his eldest nephew keep company. After thinking about it, he decided against it; his own life was the most important thing.
Su Yue looked down at the two below, quite pleased with their reaction.
In the end, the seventh prince became the new emperor, and the General of the Northern Garrison also submitted to Su Yue.
Three days later, the old emperor and the princes who died in the attack on the palace were buried together in the royal mausoleum.
On the fifth day, the new emperor ascended the throne.
"Immortal Envoy, shall we postpone the construction of the Star-Picking Pavilion for a couple of days? You don't know, the national treasury is completely empty, not even a single hair. I don't know who is so wasteful as to empty the national treasury. Once the people below bring the silver, I will have someone else start construction. Please excuse me for staying here for a few days, Immortal Envoy." The Seventh Prince, oh no, now he should be called the Emperor, was both massaging Su Yue's legs as she lay on the chaise longue and pouring her tea.
Upon hearing that the national treasury was completely empty, Su Yue felt a little guilty.
"Ahem." Su Yue took the tea, took a sip to cover her embarrassment, and asked, "How are things going with the refugees outside?"
"As requested by the celestial envoy, they have been assigned to various villages. Once the construction of the Star-Picking Pavilion begins, they will be put to work. Officials in various places have also been notified to receive the refugees who have fled there." The new emperor, Mu Yuqing, refilled Su Yue's tea.
"Okay, then you should go about your business if there's nothing else! I don't need you to wait on me." Su Yue shooed the lackey away.
The matter here has been mostly resolved, and even those old-fashioned ministers who wouldn't listen to advice have been won over by Su Yuezhi.
Those who were supposed to guard the frontier have all been replaced, and the officials sent out to other areas have also been gradually replaced.
The current dynasty seems to have undergone a baptism of wind and rain, and everywhere presents a scene of devastation and needing to be rebuilt.
The once magnificent palace, though weathered by time, still stands, but its interior is filled with ruin and desolation, as if telling a story of past glory and present predicament.
The new emperor changed the country's name to "An," thus ushering in a new era.
That imperial edict, proclaiming the truth to the world, was like a thunderclap, instantly spreading throughout the entire dynasty.
Su Yue began to teach the new emperor how to plan the future development of the country.
She deeply understood that agriculture was the foundation of a nation, like a solid cornerstone; only with a firm foundation could a country maintain long-term stability.
Knowing that commerce is the lifeblood of a nation's economy, she instructed the new emperor to decisively lower taxes in order to attract more merchants to come out and trade.
She knew that for a country to truly become strong, it could not rely solely on agriculture; the prosperity of commerce was equally indispensable.
Once winter is over, education should also be developed. Private schools and academies should be restored as soon as possible, and girls' colleges should be built in various towns to break the shackles of tradition and give women the opportunity to learn.
This proposal immediately caused a huge uproar, with almost all the ministers opposing it. They believed that women did not need to be literate and only needed to be good wives and mothers.
In the imperial court, the ministers showed no respect for the new emperor, arguing fiercely. Some were even driven to the brink of banging their heads against the wall, and the scene became quite chaotic.
When Su Yue brought it up, she also told the ministers about the importance of women's education and how women could obtain official titles and positions.
The ministers, under pressure from Su Yue, dared not object.
From then on, order was almost restored both inside and outside the palace.
Besides the empty national treasury, some towns have been occupied by bandits and have not yet been recaptured. All that's left is for this winter to pass so that the people can start cultivating the wasteland.
Then Su Yue gracefully sat into the spacious carriage that the new emperor had specially prepared. The carriage was two meters wide and three meters long, and was pulled by four strong horses.
Following closely behind the carriage was a troop of imperial guards, numbering at least a hundred men. Their steps were orderly and their imposing presence resembled a winding steel dragon, as they drove out of the city gates of Kyoto in a grand procession.
Su Yue lay half-reclined in the luxurious carriage, casually holding a book in her hand, surrounded by several clever maids.
One of the maids was carefully feeding her delicate pastries and snacks; the pastries were colorful and emitted an enticing aroma.
Another maid skillfully brewed steaming hot tea, the aroma rising and filling the entire carriage.
A young maid gently massaged her legs with practiced skill and gentleness, as if it could dispel all the fatigue from the journey.
Feeling comfortable and relaxed, Su Yue couldn't help but yawn soon after sitting in the car.
She secretly admired Mu Yuqing, thinking that he was indeed quite reliable. Look at the maids she had chosen; each one was beautiful, with bright eyes and white teeth, their eyes sparkling with lively light. They were also diligent and efficient in their work, and didn't talk much, which suited her just right.