Chapter 718 850: Agreeing on the Country Name

Wu Mi smiled and declined three times. This was the third time the emperor issued the abdication edict. According to tradition, she could not refuse it anymore, but she followed the will of the people and took a step further.

Although Wu Mi did not care much about fame and fortune, how could she not be happy if she could become the queen.

Wu Mi was like this, so other women were naturally happier.

Among them, Xiao Yunxi, Chu Juan and Chu Ran were the most popular.

After all, one was the former wife of the King of Huai, and the wife of a vassal king with military power, one was the daughter of the King of Huai, and one was the princess of the Song Dynasty and the eldest daughter-in-law of the former prime minister.

Before they got together with Chen Mo, their status and position were higher than Chen Mo.

After being possessed by Chen Mo, they lost these halos. Although they did not show it on the surface, they would more or less compare Chen Mo with their previous life and previous partners in their hearts, and they would feel that it was not very satisfactory.

Later, as Chen Mo's status and power grew, this trace of dissatisfaction also dissipated little by little.

Now, it is completely gone.

Chen Mo took the abdication edict sent by the palace. This time, he was no longer humble and asked someone to find Geng Songfu.

Geng Songfu came very quickly. Chen Mo sent someone to notify him, but it took only about a quarter of an hour for him to arrive at the mansion. It is hard not to suspect that Geng Songfu was waiting outside the Prince of Wei's mansion.

Chen Mo was also startled by Geng Songfu's quick arrival, then he smiled and soon regained his composure, saying, "Since Your Majesty has given in so much, I can't refuse any more."

Geng Songfu continued to set the stage for Chen Mo, saying, "Your Majesty is indifferent to fame and fortune, loyal to the Song Dynasty and Your Majesty, I really admire you. But the throne of the emperor is more important than the mountains and seas, and Your Majesty believes that he is too incompetent to take on the important task, so he passed the throne to You. It just so happens that this is the will of heaven and the people, and You should follow the will of heaven and the people and succeed to the throne."

"Since Your Majesty, Prime Minister Geng, all the ministers and the people all support me so much, then I will follow the will of heaven and succeed to the throne. Prime Minister Geng, please ask Lord Chen to prepare for the abdication ceremony."

"Yes."

Geng Songfu bowed and left.

After coming out of the Prince of Wei's Mansion, he refused to take the sedan chair, as he was a little unsteady on his feet, and hurried to Hanyuan Hall with brisk steps.

In Hanyuan Hall, Zuo Lianglun, Chen Xiu, Wu Yanqing and other ministers did not leave, waiting anxiously.

After seeing Geng Songfu coming back, they could not wait to ask: "Prime Minister Geng, what happened?"

"Prime Minister Geng, did the King of Wei agree?"

"Prime Minister Geng"

Geng Songfu deliberately kept everyone in suspense to whet everyone's appetite, and then turned his eyes to Chen Xiu: "Lord Chen, hurry up and prepare for the abdication ceremony."

After this, although it was not a direct answer, the meaning was very clear, the King of Wei agreed.

For a while, all the ministers were excited. If they were not people of status and status who cared about etiquette, they would be dancing with joy at this moment.

After Geng Songfu's eyes moved back from Chen Xiu, they were placed on a gray-robed man.

This gray-robed man was Xu Zheng from the Imperial Observatory.

He was also the one who helped Lu Sheng open the Soul Devouring Array in Luonan last time.

In the Song Dynasty, it was illegal to study astronomy privately, so there were very few people who could read the sky. Xu Zheng was the master of this few people and was a talent that was difficult to cultivate.

Therefore, Chen Mo did not punish him last time. After arriving in Tianchuan, he still let Xu Zheng serve as the supervisor of the Imperial Observatory.

"Sir Xu, you will choose an auspicious day." Chen Xiu said.

"Rest assured, Prime Minister Geng, this matter is on me." Chen Mo did not punish him and let him continue to serve as the supervisor of the Imperial Observatory. For this, Xu Zheng was very grateful to Chen Mo, but he did not need the Imperial Observatory at ordinary times, and Xu Zheng could not show it. Now that he finally got the opportunity, he must choose a good day for this abdication ceremony.

"Sir Xu, try to do it as early as possible. I hope that all this can be completed before winter, and it can also cooperate with the launch of the new calendar." Zuo Lianglun considered things more comprehensively.

…

When Emperor Yong’an learned that Chen Mo agreed, he felt humiliated and angry, but a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

At least he didn’t have to worry anymore.

But he still felt a little unsafe.

To be more safe, he had been tossing Wu Xian almost every day these days, hoping that she could give him a child as soon as possible.

But this time could not be guaranteed.

So he had to make preparations for both situations.

He personally ground the ink and wrote on a piece of white paper.

After a lot of writing.

Emperor Yong’an looked at the words he wrote on the paper, and a touch of reluctance and grief flashed across his face, but thinking about what that person had done to him, Emperor Yong’an completely calmed down and said, "Come here."

"Your Majesty." A eunuch walked in quickly.

Emperor Yong’an handed a letter to the eunuch and said, "Send it to Kunning Palace and give it to Queen Zhao."

…

Zhao Yusu was only deposed by Emperor Yong’an alone, and the ministers did not pass, so she still lived in Kunning Palace and was still the queen.

Since she thought it through, or she felt that Emperor Yong'an was forced to do this by Chen Mo, and that after Emperor Yong'an abdicated, she could reconcile with him, her mentality improved again, and she had three meals a day, and her complexion gradually became much better, not so haggard, waiting for that day to come.

After learning that Emperor Yong'an had abdicated three times today, although she had not yet received news about whether Chen Mo agreed, her mood improved a lot. After all, three resignations and three refusals were a tradition, unless Chen Mo really did not want to "usurp the throne".

In this way, it is not too early for her to reunite with His Majesty.

At this moment, the palace maid came to report that His Majesty had sent someone.

Zhao Yushu was overjoyed when she heard this. She knew that His Majesty had done that on purpose before. His Majesty loved her and cared for her in his heart.

Now that the three abdication edicts have been issued, there is finally no need to worry about anything anymore.

But Zhao Yushu thought so in her heart, but she received a letter of divorce from Emperor Yong'an.

Emperor Yong'an wanted to divorce his wife.

After the abolition, it was about the state body.

It requires the consent of the ministers.

However, divorcing a wife is a family matter and does not require the consent of the ministers.

Especially when Emperor Yong'an issued three edicts.

The ministers don't care whether he divorces his wife or not.

He only cares about the date when King Wei officially ascends the throne.

After Zhao Yushu read the divorce letter, he was so sad that he couldn't bear the blow and passed out.

At night, I woke up faintly.

At this time, she still retained a glimmer of hope.

I think this matter has not yet been completely settled. The Zen Ceremony has not yet begun, and Chen Mo has not yet ascended the throne.

Perhaps after Chen Mo ascends the throne and Emperor Yong'an is no longer the emperor, it will be time for her and Emperor Yong'an to reunite.

When the army learned that King Wei had accepted His Majesty's abdication, it was already the afternoon of the next day.

The whole barracks burst into cheers.

They were even happier than the ministers of the DPRK.

Compared with the civil servants in the DPRK, these top soldiers have no false ambitions and ideals.

Their idea is very pure, that is, to get promoted, get rich, and marry a wife.

And most of the credit for King Wei's success is due to them.

As the saying goes, "power comes from the barrel of a gun."

So if King Wei proclaims himself emperor, will the benefits be less for them?

Perhaps there will be many more princes in the army by then.

…

The time comes to July, the fourth year of Yongan.

Hot summer day.

In the wing room, Xia Zhining was lying on a soft couch covered with bamboo mats. She had no makeup on her face and looked slightly haggard. She was holding a big belly, which made her feel uncomfortable.

But just because of the discomfort, I was also hating someone in my heart.

After all, she suffered all this sin because of that person.

Xia Zhining was conceived around the twelfth lunar month of the third year of Yong'an, and she has been pregnant for more than eight months now.

Health, that is, around the middle to late next month.

There is a piece of ice in a wooden barrel in the room. Xia Zhiqing, who is the elder sister, is taking care of it next to it. She holds a plate of spicy beef in her hand. From time to time, she picks up a piece and feeds it to Xia Zhining's mouth.

"Zhining, people say that a sour girl is a spicy girl. You eat so much spicy food and you are not afraid of giving birth to a girl." Xia Zhiqing said softly.

"What's wrong with the girl? I like girls too, but I don't believe he dares not to like her." As she said that, Xia Zhining said arrogantly, "Sister, you can give birth to a pair of twins, so can I."

"Okay, okay, then Zhu Zhining will also give birth to a pair of twins." Xia Zhiqing coaxed her with kind words.

At this moment, a Wen woman entered the palace. As Xia Zhining's belly grew more and more, the people serving her changed. She said to Xia Zhiqing: "Madam, the prince is here."

Xia Zhining felt happy when she heard this, but she said in a cold voice: "Why didn't he die on Yue Ruyan's belly if he knew how to come over?"

During this period, Chen Mo had been obsessed with Yue Ruyan, which made other women in the house complain. Xia Zhining, who was still more than eight months pregnant, complained the most.

"Zhining, don't say that. Your Majesty is about to abdicate, and your husband has been busy with court affairs during this period." Xia Zhiqing winked at Po Wen, and said after Po Wen left.

"Hey, whoever made Zhining angry was heard outside."

As soon as Xia Zhiqing finished speaking, Chen Mo entered the room and looked at the sisters lying on the soft couch, his eyes brightening.

Xia Zhining snorted coldly: "Besides you, bastard, who else would you know to come see me?"

Chen Mo didn't say much else. He walked closer, reached out and gently took Xia Zhining's delicate hand, and said, "I'm not thinking of you anymore."

"Hmph." Xia Zhining snorted again, but the feeling in her heart was over.

Of course, if she was not pregnant, she would not be so easy to talk to.

"I'm going to give birth in more than a month, how can I eat something spicy?" Chen Mo looked at the spicy beef Xia Zhiqing was serving and said.

"Zhining wants to eat, and she especially likes spicy food recently. Sister Mi said that as long as she doesn't eat too much, she will be fine." Xia Zhiqing said, picking up a piece of spicy beef and feeding it to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo even took the beef and his fingers into his mouth. After a moment, he said: "It tastes good."

Regarding this kind of intimacy, Xia Zhiqing's face only turned slightly red. After all, they had been together for a long time and were not as shy as before.

"Husband, how is the country name decided?" Xia Zhiqing put down the spicy beef, took out the handkerchief, wiped her hands and said.

"I haven't decided yet, but I have chosen a few."

"Which ones?" Xia Zhining interjected.

"There are Wei, Chen, Qing, and Qian. These four country names are recognized by the most people and are also the most controversial." Chen Mo said.

There are many reasons and backgrounds for determining the country name.

The name of the country is determined by the title of the title, so there is Wei.

There are also countries that use the surname of the founder of the country as the name of the country, so there is Chen.

Some are named after their place of origin or special products, so Qingzhou was named Qing.

And Qian is because Qingzhou originally belonged to the ancient Qian Kingdom.

There are also those based on prophecies or social slogans.

For example, Zhu Yuanzhang, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty in Chen Mo's previous life, determined the name of his country as Ming based on the slogan "The Ming King was born to save all living beings".

"Which country name did Uncle Geng choose?" Xia Zhiqing asked.

"Chen." Chen Mo said, "He also said that it was just right for me to be a descendant of the Chen Kingdom, and it was considered a restoration of the country. But I think using Chen as the country name is too personal and petty."

In Chen Mo's history books of his previous life, except for those small countries and the unified countries, there were no countries named after the founder's surname.

"Husband, which country name has more ministers agreeing with it?" Xia Zhiqing asked again.

"Wei and Chen, I haven't counted them specifically, and I think the number of people who agree with these two country names is about the same." Chen Mo said.

"Which one do you agree with, husband?"

"I'm still thinking about it."

Chen Mo wanted to choose Wei as the country name, but the life span of the Wei Kingdom in his previous life was too short. Although there is no Wei Kingdom in this life, there is always a little concern in his heart.

The country name is a big deal, and it is more related to the fate of the country.

The Xia Zhiqing sisters did not make suggestions casually, but asked Chen Mo to think carefully.

Chen Mo said, "Okay, let's not talk about this. Since I'm here, I'll accompany you well."

While talking, Chen Mo gently embraced Xia Zhining's delicate body, leaned over to her plump and slightly moist lips, and kissed them, greedily taking them.

Xia Zhining stretched out her two white and tender hands and gently pushed Chen Mo away.

Being pregnant, this kind of "hug and kiss" made her not feel intimate.

Chen Mo thought she was being arrogant and ignored her, but seeing her constantly pushing and refusing, he could only let her go, looked at her face, and saw that she really didn't have this intention, so he could only restrain himself and talk to her.

After chatting for a while, Xia Zhining felt a little sleepy, and at this time, she was actually "considerate" to Chen Mo.

It was definitely not convenient for her to serve Chen Mo when she was pregnant, so she asked her sister to do it.

Xia Zhiqing: "..."

Although she was a little embarrassed, Xia Zhiqing didn't mind, but was a little excited.

She also thought about it.

Chen Mo could only turn around and hug Xia Zhiqing, kissing her lips, and then he leaned close to the beautiful woman's chest, his mind was slightly condensed.

Xia Zhiqing's heart trembled, and she was reluctant to accept it, but Xia Zhining said: "Don't be here."

Although she didn't have any thoughts, it was "annoying".

Originally, Xia Zhiqing was fine, but when she heard her sister speak, her jade-like face suddenly became as red as fire and as bright as clouds, and she said shyly: "Husband, go to my room."

Chen Mo nodded, and carried Xia Zhiqing to her room in a princess hug.

As soon as they entered the room, before the door was closed, Chen Mo put her down, kissed her, and then kicked her back lightly, closed the door, turned around, and pressed Xia Zhiqing against the door.