In a solemn ceremony, the transfer of power between Ying Zheng and his daughter was completely completed.
Zhao Qingrui was wearing a heavy crown and looking down at the officials below. Zhao Qingrui felt that he was in control of everything now.
"Stand up."
The court officials stood up one after another, and the Qilin Hall was filled with solemnity.
Zhao Qingrui glanced at the eunuch beside him, and the eunuch came forward holding the imperial edict.
"In the forty-third year, the First Emperor issued an edict, stating that he had completely annexed the empire, and that the people were at peace and the people were loyal to him. He now abdicates the throne to his thirteenth daughter, Qingrui, who will inherit the title and be recorded as the Second Emperor, no longer the First Emperor... This edict is to be announced to the entire nation, so that everyone may know."
"Only Your Majesty can exercise his power and authority." The loud shouts were heard again in the Qilin Hall.
Ying Zheng watched with satisfaction from the side, it was really great.
"Daqin still needs everyone's joint efforts. Let's encourage each other." Zhao Qingrui opened his hands and said loudly.
"All of you are loyal ministers of our Great Qin. Now the court officials are making careful arrangements. Come here." Zhao Qingrui looked down at the people below. She wanted to change the structure of the court.
She had already discussed this matter with Li Si, Feng Quji and others. The system of three dukes and nine ministers was no longer sufficient for the current Qin Dynasty and was outdated.
Among the three-province and six-department system and various subsequent systems that need to be implemented now, Zhao Qingrui chose the Qing Dynasty system.
Not appointing a prime minister was also intended to strengthen central power.
"The imperial decree divides the central government of the Great Qin into three categories: the Central Department, the Assistant Department, and the Imperial Household Department. The Central Department includes: the Cabinet | the Grand Council | the Six Ministries (Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of War, Ministry of Punishments, and Ministry of Works).
Assistant Departments: Censorate | Dali Temple | Lifanyuan | Hanlin Academy | Tongzhengsi | Imperial College | Imperial Observatory
Imperial Household Department: Imperial Clan Court | Imperial Household Department | Imperial Household Department | Imperial Rites Department | Imperial Palace | Imperial Court | Imperial Hospital.
"The original members of the cabinet remain unchanged. The Grand Council is headed by Tongwu Hou Wang Ben, the Ministry of Personnel is headed by Right Prime Minister Feng Quji, the Ministry of Revenue is headed by Left Prime Minister Li Si, the Ministry of Rites is headed by Fengchang Shusun Tong, the Ministry of War is headed by General Meng Tian, the Ministry of Punishment is headed by Shangqing Meng Yi, and the Ministry of Works is headed by Gongshu Yu,..." The eunuchs arranged all their positions one by one.
Zhao Qingrui had already proposed this new official system a long time ago and told them that they should follow this standard in the future, and they were now able to accept it well.
Basically, only the name of the position has changed, and the original responsibilities of most people have not changed much.
In addition to the changes in official positions, Zhao Qingrui also slightly increased his salary and benefits. Of course, more rewards will depend on work performance.
All the work was done, the sacrifice to heaven was over, and Zhao Qingrui completely became the second emperor.
However, Zhao Qingrui was busy as hell as he had just ascended the throne and there were so many things to do in the court.
Ying Zheng did not disturb Zhao Qingrui, but directly took those concubines who were willing to stay to Afang Palace and began his retirement life.
He wanted to go out and fight, but the Qin Dynasty still needed to recuperate and could not continue to conquer larger territories, otherwise it would not be able to digest them all.
By the time Zhao Qingrui finished her work, it was more than three months later.
It was the first time she knew that there were so many things to do in the entire Qin Dynasty. Although there were plans in advance, she still had to make decisions on many matters in each department.
She works overtime every day, and people in the court also work overtime with her. She is so busy.
The news of Zhao Qingrui ascending the throne to become the empress was widely spread throughout the Qin Dynasty, especially among the common people, who were quite excited because they believed that Zhao Qingrui could lead the Qin Dynasty to become more prosperous.
Everyone has seen the changes in Daqin over the years.
Even though many people spoke ill of Zhao Qingrui, there were still countless people who supported her.
Zhao Qingrui let the palace maid massage her shoulders and put down the last memorial. She had finally finished it.
She was so tired that if she wasn't in good health, she would have felt like she was going to die suddenly.
"Your Majesty, the emperor sent someone to bring you a bowl of chicken soup." The palace maid said respectfully.
"Bring it here." Zhao Qingrui rubbed his eyebrows. Tomorrow is a day off, and he can finally sleep in.
Soon, the chicken soup was served.
The chicken soup was delicious, but Zhao Qingrui wanted to cry. If she had known that being an emperor would be so tiring, she would never have agreed when her father wanted to abdicate.
Zhao Qingrui has now moved to the Xianyang Palace. The entire palace is now much emptier and there are not so many servants in the harem. Zhao Qingrui directly laid off most of the staff.
As soon as Zhao Qingrui came back, Xiaobai and the others rushed over to her, extremely happy.
Looking at the two tigers, Xiao Jin has grown into an adult tiger, and Xiao Bai, although not yet an adult, is even bigger than Xiao Bai.
Being surrounded by two big tigers, if other people saw him, they would probably be scared to death.
Zhao Qingrui had already gotten used to it. The fur of the two tigers was her favorite and was extremely soft.
"We will not have dinner at the Xianyang Palace today. I haven't seen my father for a while. Prepare the carriage and go to Afang Palace." Zhao Qingrui decided to go to Afang Palace directly.
I haven't seen my father for a long time and I miss him a lot. Of course, I have to complain to him. He is comfortable now and has no worries, but all these things are left to her.
Seeing that Zhao Qingrui was going to Afang Palace, the two tigers immediately followed.
Zhao Qingrui touched his own Xiaobai, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. How about riding Xiaobai over?
Wouldn't it be cool to go out like this? She'll definitely be on the headlines tomorrow.
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