Chapter 1056: Popularity

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"Hahaha, great. In that case, I will draft the abdication edict and inform all the ministers now." Zhao Heng suddenly stood up with a smile on his face. He was even happier than the southern countries who submitted to Dasong.

In fact, as Queen Mi said, he now wanted to abdicate.

After all, the power of Dasong was now in the hands of Zhao Xu. He was the emperor in name only, and it made no difference whether he was the emperor or not.

Moreover, there was another very important reason.

Although Zhao Xu was not in a hurry to ascend the throne, his generals and officials gradually lost patience.

Out of the father-son relationship, Zhao Xu could still be harmonious with him on the surface.

But these officials and generals were not so polite to him in private.

According to some old ministers from Jinling, many officials from Yanzhou had proposed to persuade the King of Yan to force the palace.

As the Northern Di were defeated in Yongzhou, the great threat in the north was eliminated, and Dasong was peaceful and prosperous, the desire of these officials became stronger.

During Zhao Xu's trip to the south, some officials were no longer taboo and even talked about it openly.

Although he considered himself incompetent, he had experienced the political arena for a long time and knew that this was deliberately done by the generals and officials under the command of the King of Yan, just to give him a reminder.

Now, he abdicated himself, and his face was still acceptable.

But if he still held on to the throne, I am afraid that the group of people under the command of the King of Yan would really advise and force the palace.

"Thank you, father, for your grace." Zhao Xu no longer hesitated at this time, and this thank you was an agreement.

In fact, he also knew the reason why Zhao Heng was busy abdicating, but both sides knew it tacitly.

He knew everything about the court of Dasong. Xu Ke told him everything about what Liu Fu, Chang Wei and others were doing.

The group under his command did not have any good feelings towards Zhao Heng.

He was the reason why he could still call Zhao Heng the emperor.

They remembered clearly that Zhao Heng had been mean to Yanzhou.

Since they didn't want to put up with Zhao Heng anymore, and he felt that the time had come, he would just take over the throne.

As for Zhao Heng, even if he abdicated, he could still spend his old age in Yancheng, which was also the most benevolent thing for him.

After talking to the two of them about some family matters, Zhao Xu returned to the palace.

It seemed that Zhao Heng had instructed that the news of the abdication spread from the palace like a gust of wind, sweeping across Yancheng immediately.

"Your Highness agreed?"

In the outer city of Wuji Palace, in the hall where the prime minister worked.

Liu Fu was so excited that he used too much force on the pencil in his hand and the tip of the pencil broke.

But he didn't care about that, and grabbed the little eunuch's collar tightly.

"It's true, this is what Liang Da Zongguan said." The little eunuch laughed.

Liang Cheng released this news, and the palace was in an uproar.

Once the old emperor abdicates and the new emperor ascends the throne, the Wuji Palace will change its owner.

Zhao Heng and Queen Mi will move out, and the Prince of Yan and the Princess will naturally move in.

At that time, the eunuchs and palace maids will also change their owners.

Some smart people, such as him, can't help but run out in advance to leak the news, hoping to get a good start after the new emperor ascends the throne.

"Your Highness finally agreed, hahahaha, great, it should have been like this a long time ago, the people of the world have been waiting for this day, and their eyes are straight." Liu Fu laughed.

Then, he put away his smile, walked out of the hall like the wind, and went to the palace.

At this time, the little eunuch said: "My name is Xiao Guizi, don't forget to say a few good words for me in front of His Highness."

Liu Fu nodded and walked out.

As soon as he left the hall, he saw Chang Wei, Yang Feng, Yang He and other ministers.

They were all beaming with joy, and one rushed out, fearing that they would fall behind.

Seeing this, he immediately joined the crowd.

When they arrived at the gate of the palace, they rushed into the palace and almost started fighting.

At this time, Zhao Xu was already waiting in the meeting hall.

He knew very well that from now until the end of the abdication ceremony, he would not be able to rest.

"Congratulations, Your Highness. Your Highness's succession to the throne is what everyone expects. Only when Your Highness takes charge of the country can the people be at peace." Chang Wei had the best physical strength and was the first to enter the meeting hall.

Seeing Zhao Xu, he hurriedly congratulated him loudly.

Liu Fu came in second. Although he was a civil servant and not as strong as Chang Wei, he was young and strong and could still keep up.

After taking a few deep breaths, he bowed and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness. Grass and trees grow in spring, fish and shrimp live in water, and animals thrive in forests. Your Highness's ascension to the throne is like the arrival of spring, water comes, forests are lush, and Dasong will thrive..."

At the end of his speech, Liu Fu shouted loudly.

"That's enough, that's enough, talk less." Zhao Xu got goose bumps from Liu Fu's flattery.

Seeing that Liu Fu was still going on, he hurriedly stopped.

Chang Wei was a rough man, not very talented, and his words of congratulation were simple and plain.

He couldn't stand Liu Fu's sour words.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Feng, Dong An, Yang He, Zou Rong and other ministers came one after another.

For a while, the congratulations in the meeting hall continued.

Zhao Xu accepted all the congratulations.

At this point, there was nothing to hide.

When all the important ministers arrived, Zhao Xu said: "The abdication ceremony should not be extravagant, everything should be kept simple, and this matter will be handed over to the Ministry of Rites."

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhu Tuo responded.

He is currently the Minister of Rites.

As the first governor of Yan County, he naturally rose to prominence after the unification of Dasong.

Zhao Xu looked at Zou Rong again, "You, the Ministry of Works, will be responsible for renovating the palace. From now on, this will be the palace of the Queen Mother and the Emperor."

After ascending the throne, according to etiquette, he could no longer live in the palace.

Zhao Heng and Queen Mi also had to move away.

In Yancheng, his palace was the most luxurious except for Wuji Palace. They could just replace each other without any construction.

This was also what Queen Mi and Zhao Heng meant.

"Finally, it's an auspicious day. You can choose one. I can only wait for you to prepare well, and then invite the emperor to perform the abdication ceremony." Zhao Xu said at last.

"Yes, Your Highness." Everyone bowed together.

Raising their heads, everyone showed joy.

King Yan said so, so the abdication ceremony was settled.

What they had been looking forward to for many years finally came true.

After discussing for a while, they decided to confer Yang Susu as the queen, Luan'er as the concubine, Feng'er as the concubine, and the dragon robe. Zhao Xu, who was annoyed by the ministers, drove them away.

As the ministers came out of the palace, the news that Zhao Xu was about to ascend the throne spread throughout the people.

That night, every household in Yancheng was excitedly discussing after dinner.

Jinlin Hot Pot Restaurant on the west bank of Jinlin Pond.

Four workers who had just finished work at the steel mill sat down in the hot pot restaurant and ordered dishes, and they couldn't help gossiping.

One person said, "If you ask me, the emperor should have abdicated to the King of Yan long ago. Our King of Yan represents the people's will."

"Yes, when the news that His Royal Highness the King of Yan was going to ascend the throne came, I felt like I had taken a reassurance pill. In the future, I will definitely be more and more prosperous." Another person said.

"Needless to say, we couldn't even afford to wear pants before, and now we can come here every now and then to eat hot pot." The man opposite the two said.

Then, the four of them laughed together, with some sadness, but more of satisfaction with their current lives.

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