It must be said that the death of Empress Ashina was like the chicken that was killed.
The imperial family, court officials, and powerful clans all realized one thing: Helian Jue and Xie Yuan were not to be trifled with!
Despite Helian Jue's seemingly aloof and gentle demeanor after ascending the throne.
They were also lenient towards powerful families who colluded with foreign enemies and attempted to assassinate the empress.
But he's not a good-natured person at all.
The insistence on placing Xie, a woman, in the court during the grand ceremony of the New Year's Day court assembly is proof of Helian Jue's capricious and domineering nature.
The subsequent tragedy of the Ashina clan further proved Helian Jue's ruthlessness and cruelty!
He could even cruelly retaliate against his adoptive mother who raised him and use her for his own purposes. How could Helian Jue be tolerant and indulgent towards others?
The key point is that Helian Jue has troops at his disposal, and he has already secured his position in the court.
On New Year's Day, not only was an empress appointed, but the new emperor's reign title was also determined—Yuan Tai!
From then on, the Great Zhou Dynasty entered the first year of Yuantai.
People of today or in later generations may refer to Helian Jue as Emperor Yuantai.
Emperor Yuan Tai revealed his true colors, and he didn't seem to harbor the same hostility towards the aristocratic families as his predecessor.
Hehe, even the sages have agreed to revise the "Clan Records".
Even if they aren't very close, the bond won't be weakened excessively.
Officials from prominent families, represented by Wang Yu and Cui Hong, subconsciously chose to "avoid confrontation."
The sage wants to attack the Turks, no problem!
beat!
The Great Zhou has already unified the world, and now the recapture of the grasslands is a good thing for expanding its territory.
If the Great Zhou becomes powerful, then those of us who are its subjects will also be able to become capable ministers and famous generals under a wise ruler.
but--
"Your Majesty's status is of high esteem, and the Great Zhou has a wealth of military generals. There is no need to trouble Your Majesty with the task of conquering the Turks!"
Wang Yu and the others stood up, stepped out of the line, and expressed their opinions in unison.
Their meaning was clear: attacking the Turks was no problem.
However, the emperor must never personally lead the army into battle.
The emperor had just ascended the throne, and the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty had just stabilized.
The sage, however, went to the grasslands and insisted on fighting the Turks.
Yes, they knew that when the sage was in Lingnan, he was both training troops and expanding his territory, making great strides.
However, Lingnan was ultimately the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and most of its inhabitants were either bandits or local tyrants.
Those people were no match for the Turkic cavalry.
The late emperor had spent more than a decade recuperating and secretly training a cavalry force that was no less formidable than the Turkic cavalry, which is how he won the victory.
Wang Yu and others believed that the sage possessed great talent and ambition, and also believed that the sage had the domineering and ruthless qualities of a monarch.
However, marching and fighting are no small matter.
Let's put victory and defeat aside for now.
One point alone was enough to make the court officials very concerned—
"Your Majesty, a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall!"
"On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes. Your precious body cannot afford to sit under a dangerous roof!"
After Wang Yu and others offered their first round of advice, the court officials also began to speak up.
Even more enticingly, it was argued that, "Your Majesty, the prince is young. If you were to assume personal rule, who would oversee the country?"
Helian Jue has two legitimate sons, born on the same day, month, and year, and they are just over a year old this year.
At such an age, still being breastfed, how can she shoulder the heavy responsibility of "regency"?
Besides his son, Helian Jue also had several brothers, including two younger brothers born to the same mother.
However, neither Helian Jue nor the court officials would ever consider having a "vassal king" oversee the country.
Haha, this is hardly a regent, it's practically giving those former emperor's sons a chance to seize the throne!
If things go wrong, no sooner had Helian Jue led his army out of the capital than the prince in charge of "overseeing the country" launched a palace coup.
After Helian Jue finished the battle, even his stronghold was destroyed!
As soon as the courtier finished speaking, many people echoed his words.
yes!
Although it may not be pleasant to hear, it is the absolute truth.
Helian Jue has no older princes and no trustworthy people to help him hold the rear, so it is not appropriate for him to personally lead an expedition.
"The Empress will oversee the state!"
Helian Jue smiled slightly and uttered four words.
Who says he has no trustworthy people?
When they were in Lingnan, he was fighting on the front lines while A Yuan stayed behind to oversee the rear.
A Yuan is his lover and his best partner.
Helian Jue could rest easy entrusting the capital to her.
Court officials: ...Your Majesty, would you like to hear what you're saying?
You... you actually let the Empress oversee the country?
Well, it's not impossible!
Some courtiers were quick-witted enough to come up with a solution: "The Emperor could appoint the eldest son of the Emperor as Crown Prince, and have the Crown Prince oversee the country!"
Then, as the Crown Prince's mother, Lady Xie could assist him in overseeing the country.
Although the effect is the same, that is, Xie can handle state affairs.
However, the proper titles and rules must be followed!
Wait, something's not right!
Wait, now is not the time to discuss how to find a legitimate candidate to act as regent.
Instead—
"My sage, the Turks are just a small tribe, there's really no need for you to make such a fuss!"
Finally, someone realized what was happening and quickly brought the topic back up.
What are we discussing?
Why not just get the emperor to give up the idea of leading the expedition in person?
In this way, there is no need to worry about no one overseeing the country, nor to fear the female lead ruling the court.
"Since they are just a small Turkic tribe, they are certainly not to be feared! Why should my beloved ministers be so worried?"
Helian Jue had made up his mind to personally lead the expedition.
As for the rear, it will be left to the Empress!
Court officials: ...The emperor is capricious, what should we do? We need help urgently!
This emperor was also a ruthless and cruel man.
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