Jinling City.
Pei Yun rode on his warhorse and slowly passed through the streets of Jinling City.
On both sides of the street, people either hid behind doors and peeked in, or knelt on the ground, not daring to look up. They didn't know how the new master would treat them, and their hearts were filled with fear.
Although I have heard that Pei Yun is an immortal master and has not committed any atrocities, hearing about it is one thing. What we really need to see is what Pei Yun will do next.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Heng rode behind Pei Yun and said in a soothing voice:
"Don't panic, fellow villagers! The Immortal Master is kind and benevolent. He came to Nanjing only to purge the court of treacherous officials and restore peace to the world!"
"From today on, Jinling will be exempted from taxes for three years! Open the granaries and release grain to help the poor!"
As soon as these words came out, the people in the streets looked up with disbelief in their eyes. Tax exemption? Opening the granaries to release grain? Is this true?
When war breaks out, their food will be confiscated and managed by the army.
When Pei Yun's army arrived, Xiao Yu had already issued an order to collect all the food from the people in the city. During the siege, these people could only eat one meal a day, and everything was supplied to the army first.
Now that the granaries are being opened to release grain, how can they not be happy?
Pei Yun looked at the people and said slowly, "The old dynasty has fallen, and the new dynasty should be established!"
"From now on, Jinling City will no longer be a place of oppression by the imperial power, but a place where all people can live in peace!"
His voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone. The people stared at him in a daze, and gradually, some began to kowtow and shout, "Long live the Immortal Master! Long live the new dynasty!"
Looking at the happy faces of these people, Pei Yun also had a smile in his eyes. In any dynasty, the people are the most simple group.
As long as you keep them well fed and clothed and don't exploit them too much, they will support you.
Pei Yun is a person who comes from modern society. Although he has adapted to this era, he still has the idea that everyone is equal.
Of course, his idea is impossible to realize now. What he can do now is to give these people peace and prevent them from suffering from natural disasters and man-made calamities.
Soon, Pei Yunbian rode his horse to the front of the imperial palace. He dismounted and stepped onto the white jade steps.
Ye Zhaoyuan, Chen Yanyu, Ye Jinghong, Leng Qingqiu and others followed closely behind with solemn expressions, and behind them were a prince and Chang Wei and others.
The two princes looked at each other with some emotion in their hearts. After they became vassal kings, they were not allowed to return to the capital without being summoned. They had not been to Nanjing for many years.
Now that I'm back in the palace, I feel like a lot of changes have taken place over the years.
They had also longed for the dragon throne in the past, but now they no longer had that desire. All they wanted now was to follow Pei Yun well, and after making meritorious contributions, they would be reincarnated as gods in their next life.
Moreover, they are still the King of Jingzhou and the King of Yongzhou. Pei Yun will not deprive them of their rights. Therefore, for the two princes, it makes no difference who becomes the emperor.
The only difference is probably that this Jiangshan is no longer surnamed Xiao.
"By the way, Mu Lan, go to the prison and release General Mu."
Pei Yun turned and spoke to Mu Lan. Mu Lan nodded and ran towards the sky prison.
Inside the palace, the surviving palace maids and eunuchs knelt on the ground, trembling. Pei Yun ignored them and walked straight to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The palace door was open and there was no one inside.
No one knew where those princes, dukes and ministers had gone.
Pei Yun walked straight towards the dragon throne, sat on it, looked around, and chuckled.
When he traveled to this world, he never thought of becoming an emperor. At first, he just wanted to survive with his bandit brothers.
Later, even though he had power, he had no ambition. He just wanted a wife and children and a warm bed. He never thought that it would end up like this.
It seems that if a time traveler does not become an emperor, he will be unworthy of his identity as a time traveler.
It would be good for me to be the emperor. At least I could do something for the people.
…
Three days later, the city of Jinling was decorated with lights and colors.
In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, civil and military officials, generals, and surrendered princes all lined up, waiting for the new master to ascend the throne.
These civil and military officials and generals in the army were still the same people as before, and Pei Yun did not carry out a major purge.
There is no need. First, he has no suitable candidate. Second, these people are very familiar with the operation of the court. If he really wants to select new people, the court will probably become a mess.
During these three days, Pei Yun gathered these officials and generals together, and then started to deceive them, once again demonstrating how he could produce things with his bare hands, and also took out many things that everyone had never eaten before.
These people also believed in Pei Yun’s identity as the reincarnation of the immortal.
These foods were delicacies from heaven. They had never even seen them, let alone eaten them.
Coupled with Mu Xiong's confirmation, Pei Yun's identity as an immortal master was completely confirmed. All the officials were overjoyed. If Pei Yun became the emperor, they would also have the opportunity to become immortals.
Maybe this court can become an immortal dynasty.
Of course, some people have doubted it, thinking that there are no immortals in this world, but most people believe it, and the doubts of a small number of people are harmless.
Today is the day when Pei Yun ascends the throne. Not only are all the officials in the court happy, but the people of Jinling City are also extremely happy.
Pei Yun, wearing a black dragon robe and a crown with twelve tassels on his head, slowly stepped onto the imperial steps.
The ceremonial officer read aloud:
"In compliance with the will of Heaven, a new dynasty is established. The era name is changed to 'Tianqi' and the country's name is 'Dahan'!"
"Your Majesty Pei Yun is the emperor!"
The bells and drums rang, and all the people knelt in worship.
Pei Yun sat on the dragon throne, overlooking the ministers, and spoke slowly:
"I ascend the throne today and establish three national policies—"
"First, reduce taxes and levies, and give the people a rest!"
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