"Your Majesty, the coronation ceremony is about to begin. What do you think of this concubine?”
"Your Majesty, does Consort Qin really…really not care?”
" Alright, alright, don't be so busy. The ministers are all waiting outside. If we miss the time, it will be inauspicious…"
In the bedchamber, a group of palace maids and eunuchs were chattering and jumping with joy, preparing all kinds of clothes as if it was the new year.
Li Xuan sat in front of the mirror and allowed the palace maids to dress him up. His heart was as calm as water. He was wearing a brand new scarlet-yellow dragon robe with loose cuffs. He wore embroidered yellow shoes and a crown on his head. His tall and burly figure looked domineering at first glance.
" Your Majesty, the auspicious time has arrived. It's time to ascend the throne…"
The old eunuch at the door was hunched over, holding the imperial edict in both hands, looking servile.
Zheng Guanyin, who was about to be sewed to the side, wore a phoenix crown and a red robe. She slowly walked out of the hall with the help of a palace maid. When she saw Li Xuan, she smiled shyly. Her every move had the demeanor of a mother.
The palace maids fanned themselves as they followed behind Li Xuan and Zheng Guanyin, walking towards Taiji Palace.
Hundreds of officials stood on both sides of the huge Taiji Palace. They were all dressed in brand new court robes and held wooden boards in their hands. It was an exceptionally grand sight.
The hall had been decorated by the Ministry of Rites. It was red and yellow, embroidered with dragons and nine dragons coiling around the pillars, symbolizing the supreme imperial power.
"Your Majesty has arrived-"
The old eunuch, who had also become awe-inspiring, was in high spirits. He shouted loudly, and all the officials knelt down and shouted in unison,"Long live my emperor, long live my emperor, long live my emperor.”
The historic moment had finally arrived.
The coronation officially began. Li Xuan and Zheng Guanyin slowly stepped into the dragon throne and sat down. Two eunuchs hurriedly came up and slowly unfolded a golden imperial edict that was several meters long. The old eunuch read it with all his might." The Emperor of the Heavens has decreed…"
The imperial edict of the Tang Dynasty in history had never started like this.
Li Xuan redrafted the imperial edict and wrote it in the style of the Ming Dynasty.
" Emperor Hongwei Gaozu was ordered by the heavens to build a great foundation. His divine skills and martial arts were passed down to his descendants. By the time I passed the imperial examination and inherited the throne, there had been nine great achievements. I had made great plans and left great kindness. I used weapons to fight against the rebels. I accepted the surrender with benevolence and righteousness. Therefore, I was enlightened far and near. My great cause flourished day by day. My subjects were writing praises for ten thousand years. The palace chariot was in danger. I was given a chance to be promoted. I was given a chance to inherit the throne…"
"The first day of the first month of next year shall be the first year of Jinglong. A general amnesty shall be granted to all criminals and those who cannot be spared…"
"Conferring the title of Empress to the Zheng family.”
The old eunuch read the imperial edict, which was three to five meters long. His face was not red and he was not panting. Instead, he looked more energetic. He glanced down the stage and continued," Wei Wei is conferred the title of Duke of Zhao. He is also awarded the title of Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is also rewarded with the Golden Core Scripture of Death Exemption once…"
" Li Jing is granted the title of Duke of Zheng, the Minister of War of the Tang Empire. He is rewarded with 3,000 households of food, 600 pieces of goods, famous horses, treasures, etc."
"Pei Ji is the Duke of Lai, the Minister of Personnel, and has been rewarded with 1,300 households of food…"
" Li Xiaogong is conferred the title of Hejian Prince, Li Yuanba is conferred the title of West Prefecture's Zhao Prince, and Zhao Yun is conferred the title of Protector of the Country's King with a different surname."
"Cheng Yaojin was granted the title of Lu Guo Gong and was appointed as the governor of Luzhou. He was rewarded with 200 pieces of silk and a royal jade belt."
"Liu Zhenghui was granted the title of Duke of Qingguo and appointed as the governor of Chang 'an. He was granted a total of 600 households…"
"Conferring a title-"
Twelve Dukes, three Princes, twenty-four Founding Dukes, and the conferring of titles to the concubines in the harem, as well as a series of rewards and proclamations, took more than half an hour to announce.
"This humble subject wishes my emperor long live, long live the empress…"
"Everyone, rise!"
Li Xuan looked at everyone below the stage with glowing faces and was rather excited. After the officials offered their congratulations, it was time for the sacrificial ceremony.
The sacrificial ceremony in the palace was not as grand as the Fengshan ceremony, but the Emperor and Empress had to follow the rules of the Ministry of Rites. They had to pray to the heavens and pay respects to their ancestors step by step. In short, they had to spend some time.
After a busy day, the entire morning passed.
When he returned to the court, the imperial kitchen had already brought food. Today was the coronation ceremony, so he definitely could not go home for dinner.
"Your Majesty, the Goguryeon envoys have come to congratulate you…"
"Your Majesty, the special envoy of Tuyuhun has come to congratulate you…"
"Your Majesty, the Tibetan delegation has arrived outside the palace and is waiting for an audience…"
" Your Majesty, the Bai Ji Nation's diplomatic mission is on the way. The letter has been delivered to the Minister's Office…"
After the meal, the officials began to discuss the next steps. After all, the Great Tang was now the greatest empire in the world, and the news of the new Emperor's ascension to the throne had spread, so the foreign envoys would naturally rush over to congratulate him.
This rule was formed in the Han Dynasty.
Li Xuan sat in front of the dragon table and flipped through every memorial. Finally, he stopped at the Tibetan congratulatory gift."Minister Li, what is the situation outside Longyou Pass? Is there any foreign invasion?"
" Your Majesty, the Tuyuhun army has repeatedly sent troops to the outside of the pass," Li Jing said." They seem to have reached an agreement with Tubo. The armies of the two countries are eyeing the Tang Empire covetously."”
"The wild ambitions of the barbarians must be taken seriously.”
Li Xuan guessed that the Tibetan marriage alliance was about to arrive. He retracted his smile and said,""What's the situation of the Turkic Kingdom after the Battle of the Wei River? When will they return Empress Xiao?”
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