"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
All the civil and military officials gathered in the Lizheng Hall, vying to congratulate Ying Zheng.
The monarch, who had just had a son, rarely smiled and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "No need for formalities, no need for formalities."
The wicked man standing below watched this scene and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
From the day the Crown Prince was born, the entire city of Xianyang was in a state of jubilation. Everyone in the streets and alleys was talking about this hard-won heir, and officials from all over the country were vying to send their congratulations.
However, the wicked husband was more concerned about another important matter than these.
"Gentlemen," Ying Zheng began, "I have gathered you all here today not only to celebrate the birth of the Crown Prince, but also to discuss another matter with you."
The wicked man's eyes lit up.
Here we go! We're finally getting down to business!
"Please give your instructions, Your Majesty," the ministers responded in unison.
"Now that I have a son, I naturally want to give him a good name." Ying Zheng looked around at his ministers. "What do you all think?"
The ministers exchanged bewildered glances. This was a difficult question to answer; what if they suggested a bad name, or they would offend someone?
Just as everyone hesitated, the wicked man suddenly spoke up: "I believe that as the crown prince, he should have an extraordinary name. Supporting the people and reviving the land, how about... Fusu?"
Upon hearing this, the ministers' eyes lit up.
This name is indeed excellent; it exudes both grandeur and profound meaning.
Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Very well! Let's call him Fusu." After saying this, he gave his wicked husband a meaningful look, "Grand Commandant, you are indeed a talent of our Great Qin. What a brilliant name you've chosen."
The wicked man chuckled, "Your Majesty flatters me. However, I have another suggestion..."
"Oh? Tell me about it."
"Your Majesty, look," the wicked man stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Now that the six kingdoms have been destroyed and the world is unified, your unification of the world surpasses the achievements of the Three Sovereigns and the virtue of the Five Emperors. Isn't this mere title of 'King' a bit too shabby?"
A glint of light flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes: "What does the Grand Commandant mean?"
"I believe it would be better..." the wicked man said solemnly, "by adding 'white' to '王' (Wang, meaning king) and changing the title to 'Emperor'!"
"The Emperor?" The courtiers were in an uproar.
"Indeed!" The wicked man surveyed the crowd and continued, "Since ancient times, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were all supreme rulers. My Great King unified the world and created a great legacy for all time. If he were merely called a king, wouldn't that bury his achievements?"
He then added, "Moreover, now that the crown prince has been established, it is the perfect time to change dynasties. In my opinion, we should seize this opportunity to change the country's name to the Great Qin Empire, honor Your Majesty as the First Emperor, and cast nine tripods to suppress the dragon veins of the nine provinces!"
The courtiers were once again shocked.
This title is unheard of!
"Grand Commandant, you are mistaken," Chancellor Li Si stepped forward. "Since ancient times, has there ever been a title of 'Emperor'? This..."
"What's wrong with that!" the wicked man interrupted him. "Since ancient times, has there ever been anyone who unified the world? Your Majesty has created a prosperous era, and naturally deserves a new title. Besides..."
He turned to Ying Zheng, his tone sincere: "Your Majesty, think about it. Now that the Crown Prince has just been born, he deserves a prestigious title. 'Prince' sounds much more impressive than 'Prince,' don't you think?"
Ying Zheng was amused by him: "Are you asking for a title for your student?"
"How could that be!" The wicked man quickly waved his hands, "I'm doing this for the sake of the country and its people. Look how majestic this 'First Emperor' is! In the annals of history, he'll be recorded as the first person to establish an imperial system. This achievement surpasses even that of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!"
The courtiers, upon hearing his words, also found them reasonable. Indeed, no one in history had ever been able to unify the six kingdoms; such an achievement truly deserved a unique title.
"The Grand Commandant is right!" Meng Tian stepped forward to agree. "Your Majesty's achievements are unparalleled, and you certainly deserve a fitting title. The title 'First Emperor' is perfectly suited to Your Majesty's accomplishments!"
Seeing this, the other ministers also spoke out in support.
Ying Zheng looked at his ministers, then at his earnest-looking husband, and suddenly smiled: "Very well! Since all of you ministers say so, then let us do as the Grand Commandant says."
"Issue the imperial decree: From this day forward, the name of the nation shall be changed to the Great Qin Empire, and I shall assume the title of First Emperor!"
"Long live the Great Qin! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" the ministers shouted in unison. These shouts startled the wicked man.
"You guys are quite sensible!!" His eyes lit up. "In that case, we can no longer call you 'King,' we should call you 'Your Majesty'!"
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects!" The officials were quick to comply and bowed again.
...............
After the court session ended, the wicked man was about to leave when Ying Zheng called him back: "Come with me."
Upon arriving at the imperial study, Ying Zheng asked, "Tell me, what are you really up to? This whole thing doesn't seem like a spur-of-the-moment decision."
"Hehe." The wicked man rubbed his hands together. "Your Majesty is wise. In fact, I have been thinking about this matter for a long time."
"Think about it," I said, "now that the world is unified, it's time to establish new rules. This title of Emperor not only highlights your achievements but also serves to deter the world. Anyone who dares to declare themselves King and rebel will be committing treason, and while they may be spared death, they will face severe punishment!"
Ying Zheng nodded: "That's a good idea. However, a title alone isn't enough; there needs to be a corresponding grand display."
"That's easy!" The wicked man's eyes lit up. "I've already thought of something. First, the court attire must be changed. You will wear a dragon robe, and all the officials will wear court robes..."
"Stop!" Ying Zheng glared at him, annoyed. "Is that all you've got? I'm talking about serious matters!"
"Huh?" The wicked man was taken aback, then realized what he meant. "Your Majesty means..."
"Since I intend to become emperor, I must naturally proclaim it to heaven and earth," Ying Zheng said in a deep voice. "I am considering whether to perform the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai..."
The wicked man immediately perked up: "Excellent idea! Mount Tai is a famous mountain under heaven. Holding the grand ceremony there would be perfect for proclaiming to heaven and earth the majesty of our Great Qin!"
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something: "That's right, the Epang Palace is almost finished. After your enthronement ceremony, you can move into the new palace. Wouldn't that be very fitting for a new dynasty, a new name, and a new palace?"
Ying Zheng's eyes lit up: "Your idea is not bad. However, the enthronement ceremony and the Fengshan ceremony are not trivial matters..."
"Don't worry!" the wicked man assured him, patting his chest. "Leave these matters to me. I'll handle them perfectly for you!"
...
Having just left Xianyang Palace and returned home, Zhang Erhe, the wicked husband, summoned him: "Go, fetch the Imperial Clan Minister. We need to have a serious discussion about this enthronement ceremony."
"Grand Commandant." Zhang Erhe hesitated before speaking.
"What's wrong?"
"You said...you named the crown prince Fusu, could it be...?"
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