roccoschili Chapter 130: The Founding of the Five Nations
Chapter 130: The Founding of the Five Nations
Prince Gong's Palace.
One month since I found out about Yun Zhi.
Zhu Yuanhe came in front of Ji Lingyan.
"According to the information sent back by the spies over there, Yun Zhi was originally the seventeen-year-old daughter of a blacksmith from Qingping County, now Qingyun County. At the age of ten, she fled the county with her family and some hunters due to the corvée labor for the construction of the imperial palace."
"As for where he fled, no one knows. When he was thirteen, around the time of the Last Emperor's death, he led a few hundred men to capture Qingyun County and began to occupy territory."
Then, Zhu Yuanhe recounted the information the spies had gathered one by one.
Hearing this, Ji Lingyan's expression grew serious. "So, she took four years and only a few hundred soldiers to occupy the three states?"
Zhu Yuanhe nodded, "That's what it looks like at the moment."
"He's such a tough guy, quietly occupying three states."
"However, I have a question. Yun Zhi was born into a not-so-rich family, and they never hired a teacher for her. How could a woman like her have the skills and strategies she has now?"
Indeed, how could a woman who had never been to school, had never seen the world, and initially lived in a small county town achieve such great success?
"Does Yuan He think that someone is guiding her?"
Zhu Yuanhe, standing nearby, shook his head and picked up the brush on the table, twirling it around. "I'm not sure, but this is very likely. There was a rumor before that Yun Zhi had saved a talented and extraordinary person who had retired to seclusion. Now it seems that it might be true."
Ji Lingyan picked up the teacup and took a sip, his lowered eyelids hiding his emotions.
"Have the spies investigate the identity of that talented individual. Once they find out, try to win him over if possible."
"Yes."
As if thinking of something, Zhu Yuanhe put down his brush and asked, "Has Yun Zhi replied yet?"
"No, it's been a month and there's been no news. It seems he wants to join the team that's competing for the world. He's quite ambitious."
Another half month passed.
"Ji Xun probably didn't get a reply either. He sent a small force to attack them not long ago, but they were repelled. It seems they have a strong force."
"Have you found out how many troops they have?"
"No, I just know they recruit both men and women, and the cost should be over 500,000."
"Do you recruit women too?"
Going to the battlefield and causing trouble?
This isn't just a game of playing house.
"Yes, they recruit women as well, and officials as well."
"No one objects?"
“There were some before, but they were all killed.”
"My Lord, where are we now?"
Ji Lingyan stood up from his chair. "The Last Emperor has been dead for four years. Now our five factions are evenly matched. How long will it take to completely wipe them out? Another four years, or ten, twenty years, or even longer?"
"The prince is..."
On September 1419, 9, Prince Gong Ji Lingyan proclaimed himself emperor in Liangzhou and named his country Yu.
Soon after, the crown prince Ji Xun of the previous dynasty proclaimed himself emperor in Bingzhou and named his country Yue.
The Brave Marquis Qi Yan'an proclaimed himself emperor in Jinzhou and named his country Liao.
Together with Wang Yi's Wu, there are now four countries.
At this moment, Yun Mansion.
Liu Anruo looked at the people above with burning eyes, "My lord, they have all declared themselves emperors? Then we..."
Yun Zhi raised her head and looked him in the eye. "How could we... fall behind them?"
On November 1419, 11, Empress Yun Zhi held her coronation ceremony in Qingzhou.
After a long discussion, Yun Zhi decided to establish the capital in Qingyun County.
Although Qingyun County is mountainous and located in a remote area, it has one advantage: it is easy to defend and difficult to attack.
The green mud is so winding, winding around the rocks and mountains with nine turns in every hundred steps.
It's difficult to attack.
On the day of the coronation ceremony, the sky cleared up after several days of rain, and the sun shone through the thick clouds and onto the earth.
Today, Yunzhi rarely wore gorgeous clothes.
This dress took a month to make and involved the efforts of hundreds of seamstresses and embroiderers.
According to Yun Zhi's request, this dragon robe is a little different from the previous ones. It has a black background with dragon patterns, and several majestic five-clawed golden dragons are embroidered on the shiny black fabric.
At this time, Yun Zhi, wearing this dragon robe, walked up the stairs step by step.
In the sunlight, even the black fabric seemed to be shining and sparkling.
Standing on the high platform, Yun Zhi turned around and looked at the ministers below.
Over the past four years, the number of ministers following her has grown from just a handful to the numerous ones before her.
The moment Yun Zhi turned around, all the ministers knelt.
"Long live my emperor, long live the emperor"
Unlike in the previous life, the minister kneeling below now said these words sincerely, instead of just surrendering on the surface and wishing she would die sooner in his heart.
The next step is to read the edict of accession to the throne. After going through these processes once, Yun Zhi has become adept at it.
Looking at the people still kneeling below, Yun Zhi raised his hand slightly, signaling everyone to stand up.
"My dear ministers, please excuse the formalities. Today, I ascend the throne and proclaim myself Emperor. I will diligently govern the country, usher in a peaceful and prosperous era, and share this glory with you all."
Upon hearing this, the ministers below shouted in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty! We are willing to serve you wholeheartedly!"
At this time, Liu Anruo walked up to Yun Zhi with a plate.
"His Majesty."
Yun Zhi lifted up the red silk and saw a jade seal on it with the words "Received the Mandate from Heaven, May You Live Long and Prosper" engraved below.
She picked up the jade seal from the plate and held it tightly in her hand. The seal reflected a bright light under the sunlight in her hand.
Afterwards, Yun Zhi slowly sat down, looked at the ministers below with a firm gaze, and began to issue her first decree.
"When I ascend the throne, I will grant amnesty and reduce taxes to appease the people. Furthermore, I wish to recruit talented individuals, regardless of their social status. Anyone with exceptional abilities will be welcome to serve in the court. I hope you, my dear ministers, will actively recommend candidates to assist me in governing the country."
"As for the name of our country, 'An', I hope my people will live and work in peace and contentment, and our country will be stable and prosperous."
"Your Majesty is holy."
After the coronation ceremony, the next step is to appoint and reward officials.
On the second day after the coronation ceremony, imperial edicts were sent out from the Yun Mansion, which was formerly the imperial palace.
Liu Anruo was appointed Prime Minister, Tang Qiuwan was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Xu Shiling was appointed Minister of Revenue, and Dong Zhuoyuan was appointed President of the Hanlin Academy...
At this point, the world was divided into five parts, with five countries standing side by side.