In the same year, Jin Linlin, with the unanimous recommendation of civil and military officials, officially established the Shangjin Kingdom and proclaimed herself the Queen Qingluan.
She set her capital in Cangwu City, which has now undergone large-scale expansion and is more than three times larger than before.
In the streets and alleys, men and women, young and old are all filled with joyful smiles, creating a scene of prosperity.
After the empress ascended the throne, everything was renewed and the entire Cangwu City was immersed in a prosperous and lively atmosphere.
The empress issued an important decree, stipulating that all men and women in the Shangjin Kingdom could serve as officials in the court.
In the court today, half of the officials are women, which was very rare in the society at that time.
In addition, two prime minister positions were established in the court, namely the left prime minister Jialiu and the right prime minister Xinan.
During this year, Xinan fully utilized his talents and wisdom to assist Jin Linlin in governing the court and achieved remarkable results.
Her outstanding performance won praise from all the civil and military officials in the court. Therefore, when he founded the country and proclaimed himself emperor, Jin Linlin specially appointed her as the right prime minister.
At the same time, Mo Ren, Jin Nian, Jin Yue, and Jin Ri were also actively expanding their territory in the four directions of east, west, south, and north. Through their efforts, the sphere of influence of the Shang Jin Kingdom continued to expand, and now it has become the most powerful among the vassal states.
The newly built palace was luxurious and grand because of Jin Linlin's wealth. Chunxue and Qiuyu are now the chief eunuchs beside Jin Linlin.
Today was the first morning court session since the founding of the country. Chunxue and Qiuyu got up early and hurried to Jin Linlin's bedroom to help her put on the dragon robe that symbolized supreme power.
The dragon robe was bright yellow, embroidered with exquisite dragon patterns, each one vivid and lifelike, as if ready to soar into the air at any moment. When Jin Linlin put it on, an air of majesty emerged, inspiring awe.
She wore a crown on her head, and the bead curtain on the crown swayed gently with her movements, adding a sense of solemnity.
After everything was ready, Jin Linlin walked slowly and steadily toward the court. Each step she took seemed so firm and powerful, as if the entire country was under her control.
In the court, the court officials on both sides had been kneeling and waiting for a long time. When they saw Jin Linlin approaching, they shouted in unison:
"Long live His Majesty!" The voice resounded throughout the court with great momentum.
Jin Linlin walked to the throne with an expressionless face and sat down steadily. Her eyes were like torches as she swept over the civil and military officials below. Everyone felt her powerful aura and lowered their heads, not daring to meet her gaze.
"At this morning's court session, I have two things to announce." Jin Linlin's voice was low and powerful, echoing in the court.
"First, establishing a nation and establishing a capital is a major national event and a blessing for the people. To share this joy with the people, I have decided to exempt all citizens from taxes for one year."
As soon as she finished speaking, a whisper broke out in the court. The court officials were obviously a little surprised by this decision, but they were mostly appreciative and admired of Jin Linlin.
"Secondly, I hope that you, my dear ministers, can work together to govern our Shangjin Kingdom." Jin Linlin continued:
"Our country is newly established and many things need to be rebuilt. We still need the concerted efforts of all of you, my dear ministers, to make our Shangjin Kingdom prosperous."
"Your Majesty is wise!" All the officials shouted in unison, then bowed to express their respect and support for Jin Linlin.
"Okay, my dear ministers, what do you want to report?" Jin Linlin nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the court officials below and asked.
As soon as she finished speaking, the Left Prime Minister Jia Liu stepped out and bowed, saying:
"Your Majesty, although our country is now strong, the smaller nations around us are still restless. I believe we can send envoys to each of these nations to publicize our national prestige and intimidate them."
Right Prime Minister Xi Nan came out next:
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Jia's words make sense, but the livelihood of our people cannot be ignored. Although the country is prosperous now, there are still some areas where people are living in hardship. We can send officials to comfort and provide relief."
After hearing this, Jin Linlin nodded slightly and said, "What the two Prime Ministers said makes sense. I'll leave this matter to you two to discuss and handle together."
"Xinan, Mo Ren is about to reach Jiangnan. Send people to Jiangnan, and it would be best if you can recapture it without bloodshed. My father is in Jiangnan, go find him first and ask him to help you."
Xinan accepted the order: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best."
"Jia Liu, prepare to publish an advertisement in the newspaper about our country's policies and preferential policies. Prepare to accept refugees from various countries and let them feel the benefits of our Shangjin Kingdom."
Jia Liu accepted the order: "Your Majesty is wise, I will make the arrangements right away."
At this moment, a young female official stepped forward and bowed prostrate. "Your Majesty, although women in this country can now serve as officials, there are still deficiencies in their education. Could you establish girls' schools in various places so that more women can receive the influence of knowledge?"
Jin Linlin's eyes lit up and she praised her very much: "This is a very good suggestion. You will be responsible for this matter, and the money needed will be allocated from the national treasury." The female official was very excited, thanked her and left.
The morning court ended in a pleasant atmosphere.
Xinan began to prepare for the trip to Jiangnan. She selected several eloquent and experienced officials and set out on the journey to Jiangnan together.
Along the way, Xinan and his companions endured hardships, sleeping in the open air and traveling day and night. Finally, they arrived in Jiangnan. Xinan first sought out Jin Linlin's father and explained his purpose. Upon hearing that his daughter had become the empress, Jin's father was filled with pride.
Old Master Jin sat in the reception room, entertaining everyone who came from the Kingdom of Shangjin.
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