677 Passing Down The Throne (2/2)
”Yellow Cover Mountain... pledging our allegiance...”
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Apart from the various ministers of the Divine Prefecture Empire, everyone was dumbfounded.
Every single one of them was an infamous bandit king who was a ferocious character in their territory leading thousands of men under them. To think that all of them would gather together to pledge their allegiance to the Divine Prefecture Empire during its founding ceremony. Furthermore, they all presented extremely precious gifts and even surrendered themselves to the empire...
”I...I... am I dreaming?” Not to mention the various amba.s.sadors, even the officials of the empire felt as though they were dreaming.
In the past few years, war broke out all over the continent and the various bandit heads were extremely arrogant. At this moment, chaos was widespread and many officials had already written a memorial to request the emperor to uproot all the bandits in the territory of the Divine Prefecture Empire.
Who would have thought that not only did the majority of the bandits in the Divine Prefecture Empire surrender to the empire, even the bandits from the other regions had surrendered?
There were only four to five larger bandit groups and a few in the Yu Family's territory that didn't surrender. However, the gifts that they gave weren't any less than the other gangs.
The newly appointed Minister of Finance had almost fainted from excitement. Without considering the current reserves of the Divine Prefecture Empire, just the gifts that they had received today would be worth billions of silver!
My goodness, this was far too frightening a figure! With this large amount of money, even if the Divine Prefecture Empire didn't collect any taxes and fought war year after year, they would be able to hold on for more than ten years!
The Minister of Finance fainted from happiness.
Xiao FengYang was truly shocked silly!
Seeing the strength of the Divine Prefecture Empire, Xiao FengYang had already lost his confidence. In the face of such wealth, army, and martial strength, how would their dwindling Xiao Family be able to fight back?
The strength of the Ling Family was truly shocking!
The empire founding ceremony finally ended with everyone still in awe.
Ling Family Courtyard.
Ling Tian was clad in yellow robes looking a little distracted.
He laid down on his bamboo chair with his mouth open. Ling Chen who was beside him plucked a few pieces of grapes and fed it to him. Ling Tian shut his eyes and chewed on it before spitting out the seeds of the grapes in a beautiful arc.
With someone feeding and another person eating, it was an extremely sweet scene in the little yard.
Li Xue walked over slowly and shook her head bitterly upon witnessing the scene before her, ”I say little sister Chen. If you always dote on him and take care of him as such, the life of us sisters won't be good in the future. Us women can also bear the weight of the heavens on our shoulders.”
Ling Chen smiled gently and said, ”Big sister Xue is right. However, he is young n.o.ble.”
Li Xue was exasperated.
Walking over angrily, Li Xue grabbed the plate of grapes from Ling Chen's hands and said, ”You are truly enjoying yourself. Apart from eating, you only know how to sleep. Do you really treat yourself as an imperial grandson who doesn't need to work? Young n.o.ble Ling, isn't it time for you to get to work?”
Ling Tian opened his eyes lazily and asked, ”This young n.o.ble is an imperial grandson. Did Ling Jian and the others send news?”
”They have not.” Li Xue snorted, ”However, something seems wrong in the court over the past few days.”
”I knew it. My grandfather is up to his little tricks.” Ling Tian sighed, ”Quickly send word to Ling Jian and ask him to settle all of his matters. The six from Above Heavens were taken care of so easily, but why are they spending so much time on the Yu Family's three souls and seven bodies? Even if they are stronger than the six from Above Heavens, the difference shouldn't be so big right?”
”Ling Jian has to consider Yu ManTian after all. While it wouldn't be easy to take care of the three souls and seven bodies, nothing should go wrong.” Ling Chen said gently, ”Young n.o.ble doesn't need to worry.”
”I have never been worried about Ling Jian! What is the point of worrying about him? I am worried about...” Ling Tian paused abruptly and said with frustration, ”In any case, this Sky Bearing City is a place full of trouble and I have to find a reason to leave quickly. If not, trouble will come soon.”
”Trouble?” Ling Chen blinked in confusion, ”What kind of trouble can threaten young n.o.ble in Sky Bearing?”
Ling Tian let out a long sigh.
All of a sudden, the sound of footsteps could be heard and a eunuch walked in with a yellow scroll. Unrolling it, he shouted, ”The imperial decree is here. May the imperial grandson receive the decree.”
”Read it!” Ling Tian did not get up and continue lying down. Closing his eyes in anger, he knew that trouble had truly arrived.
Old Master Ling was about to announce to the world.
”By the will of the heavens, the emperor decrees. Ever since we ascended to the throne, we have been cautious and conscientious in managing the empire's affairs. Our age is already advanced and crown prince Long Xiao is competent in managing national affairs. We shall pa.s.s on the throne to crown prince Long Xiao...”
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