Those who disobey will be executed without mercy!
Li Zhiyan's eyes were fierce, and his expression was as cold as a knife.
Those below were also seeing Li Zhiyan with such an imposing expression for the first time, and they trembled with fear as they all kowtowed in response.
"Yes, sir! I will not reveal a single word!"
The following day, Li Zhiyan ascended the throne in the Golden Palace amidst the respectful welcome of his ministers and officials, becoming the supreme ruler and continuing the name of the Dai Viet Kingdom, while changing the era name to Chang Thuan.
During the first morning court session after Li Zhiyan ascended the throne, the officials actively offered their advice and expressed their opinions.
Economically, Li Zhiyan vigorously promoted foreign trade and supported agricultural development policies.
He also advocated a policy of acquiring lost territories and forging alliances with foreign nations.
In addition to discussing national affairs with his ministers, he also took care of matters concerning the harem.
When he was the crown prince, he took three concubines because of his poor health.
To silence the court officials, Li Zhiyan bestowed the title of Imperial Noble Consort upon Gu Qianxue and the title of Noble Consort upon Chu Li.
The remaining concubines from the Eastern Palace were all granted the title of Imperial Concubine.
However, he did not appoint an empress, and the court officials had no objection to this.
Li Zhiyan already had someone in mind for the position of Empress.
After all, Chu Li came from a military family, yet she never bore the emperor a son or a daughter.
Gu Qianxue came from a merchant family, and it was not unreasonable for her to be conferred the title of Imperial Noble Consort because she gave birth to a son for the Emperor.
However, because of her humble origins, she was not worthy of the position of empress.
Although she was promoted to Imperial Noble Consort, Gu Qianxue felt no joy in her heart; she could only feign happiness on the surface.
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!"
Gu Qianxue's eyes darkened; what she longed for was the position of head of the six palaces, the position of Empress.
If she can't get it, she'll snatch it and fight for it!
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