Yan Jing had something important to announce, and the military officers listened attentively.
"Yesterday, the case of Li was concluded by the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice. The guilty officials Li Zhengqing and Li Mao conspired to treason and murder the emperor, and their crimes are unforgivable.
Such evil criminals do not have to wait until next autumn to be executed. They will be taken to the Meridian Gate three days later and beheaded in public.
As the son of Li Lie, Duke of Wei, Li Mao should not be implicated along with his nine clans. However, considering that Duke of Wei was an old minister of Emperor Gaozu and is already old, I will pardon him by showing mercy and sparing him the death penalty.
From now on, the Duke of Wei will be stripped of his honors and titles, demoted to commoners, and exiled to 3,000 people. No one from the Li family will be allowed to be an official for three generations."
When Grand Tutor Dong Pingshu made such offensive remarks before, Your Majesty did not punish him, but only gave him a willow wood bookmark as a reminder, which fully shows your magnanimity.
Some people also secretly speculated that Her Majesty was only an eight-year-old girl after all, and whether such treatment seemed weak.
If Yan Ning were here, I'm afraid Dong Taibao would have packed up and left long ago.
But after Yan Jing's words to Li, everyone completely gave up such thoughts.
When the young empress beheaded Li Mao and Li Zhengqing, her voice was steady and she showed no hesitation. She was determined to kill and was by no means a cowardly or soft-hearted person.
Thinking of this, Taibao Dong Pingshu couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. He was glad that the Majesty didn't take his recklessness seriously just now. At the same time, his admiration for Yan Jing increased a little bit.
For such a favor to Your Majesty, I would not hesitate even if my body is torn into pieces and my heart is shattered!
"The second thing." Yan Jing spoke, his eyes falling on Zhu Lan.
"Zhu Lan, the Imperial Censor."
"I am here."
Yan Jing's clear voice came from above:
"My father once praised you with the eight words 'bright moon and clear wind, outstanding talent', which shows that you have a noble character and are good at handling things. I also know your talent very well.
Today, I, in compliance with the late emperor's will, appoint you as the Grand Secretary of the Council of State Affairs, to lead the cabinet and coordinate government affairs. You must be loyal and dedicated."
Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Zhu Lan, with some expressing wonder, some envy, and some admiration.
From today on, she is the Prime Minister of the Cabinet and the number one person in the court.
Zhu Lan looked dignified and bowed.
"Your humble servant Zhu Lan accepts your order and expresses his gratitude."
…
Three months later, the winter snow in the capital melted and spring trees sprouted.
The coronation ceremony prepared by the Ministry of Rites was officially held, and the eight-year-old Yan Jing officially succeeded to the throne as the Empress of Daliang.
The imperial edict was sent to all corners of the country, and the people rejoiced.
After the demise of the Li family headed by Duke Weiguo, the political structure of the previous dynasty also underwent major changes.
Several old ministers in the court had reached retirement age, so the empress resigned and returned to her hometown to recuperate.
Just when the entire Ministry of Personnel was busy, the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Finance had great joyous events.
The wedding date of the newly promoted Minister of Revenue Xiao Wan and Minister of the Ministry of Finance Zhao Sicheng has been confirmed. The auspicious day will be chosen next month and will be held in the capital.
The matter had already been reported to the empress, who awarded a wedding house on the spot, with all expenses borne by the inner court, and tacitly allowed court officials to attend the ceremony and congratulate.
…
On the day of the wedding, almost half of the people in the capital had heard the news and wanted to go and watch the fun.
According to the agreed process, Zhao Sicheng would start from his own residence, go to Xiao Wan's house to pick up the bride, and finally go to the wedding house - the elders of the two had also arrived in the capital and were already waiting there.
However, on the wedding day, Zhao Sicheng's house was quiet.
The onlookers were waiting at the door, looking forward to it, but they didn't hear any movement for a long time and couldn't help but start a discussion.
"Didn't they say that the two ministers were going to get married today? Is this just a rumor?"
"No way, my son works in the Ministry of Personnel. What he said is true!"
"But why hasn't anyone come out after so long? Could it be that they're not getting married again..."
"It's hard to say! I heard from Xiaoyu that the Minister of Revenue wrote a letter to impeach the Ministry of Finance a few days ago. I guess they have fallen out."
"Yes, I have impeached him, but my son came home and said it was a misunderstanding. The Ministry has explained it clearly in front of His Majesty, and it's all right now."
"Shh—don't talk, just listen!"
No one knew who had spoken the last word, but everyone immediately shut up and listened carefully.
A strange, low rumbling sound came from far away at the end of the alley.
The people with the surname Qi looked sideways and were all stunned.
I saw a strange thing about three feet tall and shaped like a box, pulling everyone to move slowly.
There was a person standing on the box, wearing a red wedding dress and a big red silk flower on his chest. Who else could it be but today's groom, Zhao Sicheng?
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