Solving one problem will lead to countless more.
For example, the biggest problem at present is: Who will be the emperor?
Shen Qing voted for Shen Jianshan.
"Qingqing, please stop joking. I can lead troops to fight, but I really can't govern a country!"
"If you don't know how to study, then go to school. Forty or fifty years old is the age when you should strive for success."
Shen Jianshan declined politely. It’s time for him to enjoy his retirement, okay?
"Then brother..."
Shen Qing turned his gaze to look at Shen Yanzhi, who stepped back three steps.
"Qingqing, my ambition is to be on the front lines, not in the court. I am still waiting to take over my father's job!"
Shen Qing curled his lips. Others were fighting tooth and nail to become the emperor, so why were none of the Shen family members happy about it?
"No, such a huge palace, aren't you tempted?"
Shen Jianshan and Shen Yanzhi looked at each other and shook their heads in unison.
"Qingqing, how about you become the emperor? Dad and your brother will back you up." Shen Jianshan said, "You are resourceful and decisive. Dad supports you."
"I support that, too."
But she also wants to be an idle person with nothing to do!
"Qingqing, to be honest, if it weren't for you, there might not be a Shen family now."
Shen Qing thought for a moment and looked at the dragon throne thoughtfully.
That night, Shen Qing stood on the observatory.
This is the best place in the entire palace for stargazing. Standing here, you can see the lights of thousands of homes in the capital. It is much better than the Moon-Watching Pavilion in the General's Mansion.
Jiang Zhuo came up behind Shen Qing and gently put the veil on her. He put his arm around her shoulders and looked at the silent capital with her.
"Jiang Zhuo."
"Yeah." He responded.
"Alas, do you think I can be the emperor?" Shen Qing sighed and spoke.
"Of course." He answered without thinking, "Qingqing, there is no such thing as can or cannot when it comes to what you want to do, only whether you like it or not."
Shen Qing raised her hands to wrap around his waist, buried her head in his chest, and listened to his strong heartbeat, her restless thoughts gradually calmed down.
It’s great that their fate has changed.
His eyes were filled with a doting smile, and he raised his hand to stroke her back, "What's wrong?"
"Cold." Her voice was muffled.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhuo pulled his cloak around her and held her in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head and holding her quietly.
Today is the most reassuring day of all these days.
"I've prepared information for you on officials of the fifth rank and above. Please work hard tonight and write them down. Tomorrow will be a good day to make an example of them."
"good."
The next morning, Shen Qing sent a letter to all officials above the fifth rank. The content of the letter was very simple:
Arrive at the Golden Throne Hall within half an hour, or you will be killed.
Soon, all the officials gathered in front of the Golden Palace.
The letter clearly stated that anyone who didn't come would be killed. The Shen family had rebelled and seized power, so this statement was highly credible.
However, the position of the dragon throne is still empty.
Another full hour passed, and still no one came.
"Why hasn't this come yet?"
"You are stupid! This is the new emperor trying to intimidate us!"
It wasn't that Shen Qing was leaving these people alone, it was that she had been lying in bed for a long time. She had been reading materials almost until dawn yesterday and had just fallen asleep.
Another quarter of an hour passed before Shen Qing finally arrived.
The officials fell silent for a moment until they saw Shen Qing walk to the dragon throne and sit down.
Why is she sitting on the dragon throne?!
Did she want to be the emperor? That's ridiculous!
A woman, who grew up in the countryside, actually wanted to be above everyone else!
“Shen Qing, what do you mean?”
She looked back, found a comfortable position, and shrugged, "Isn't it obvious?"
Jiang Zhuo stood in the court, watching her actions with a helpless look on his face.
"You, from ancient times to now, no woman has ever been an emperor!"
"This doesn't make sense..."
"This is pure nonsense."
Shen Qing glanced at the old man who had just spoken and cleared his throat.
"Now it's here. If you don't like it, you can die. Anyway, at your age, you don't have many days left to live."
When the old man heard this, his chest heaved violently with anger.
"The court is no longer the court, and the emperor is no longer the emperor. I will never allow a woman to become emperor. I will die today to prove my resolve!"
After saying that, he rushed towards the pillar beside him, but before he hit it, Hua Qiufeng kicked him back.
Shen Qing snorted coldly. She had expected such an unlucky thing to happen, so she was prepared.
"Cough cough cough" the old man fell to the ground coughing.
"Go outside and die if you want to. Don't dirty the throne room I just took down."
Shen Qing raised his hands to support his head, looking at the people below with indifferent eyes.
"If anyone else wants to die to prove their loyalty, you can form a group and have someone accompany you on your journey to the underworld."
The officials below were silent. She really didn't care about their lives!
"If you die, your position will be vacant, and I can put someone else in it. It will also save me the trouble of investigating your background."
Silence.
"Since you've accepted it, I'll just say a few words." Shen Qing straightened up and put his hands on the table.
"Many of you have already taken sides. Some are Murong Yu's, some are Murong Fu's, and some are wavering, trying to please both sides.
In the past, I didn’t care. Now, listen to me clearly, don’t have any evil thoughts, this country will never be yours even if it is your turn.
"In the past, you must pay me back all the military pay and tax revenues you embezzled within three days, not a cent less. Don't even think you can get away with it.
Don't worry, I have your detailed information here, including where you have embezzled and how much you have. Don't even think about escaping, you can't escape this capital."
Some officials lowered their heads, their faces were pale, and their hands and feet were cold.
How could they possibly make up for all the money they embezzled over the years in just three days?!
"Seven days later, at the coronation ceremony, I, Chen Qing, will become the new generation emperor of Dongli."
"Anyone else have any objections?"
The court was completely silent.
"Okay, let's go back and collect the money." Shen Qing waved his hand.
The officials felt relieved and turned around and left in a hurry.
Chen Qing returned to the bedroom, lay on the couch, and yawned. "Qiu Feng, send a message to Chun Ye, asking him to keep an eye on these officials and capture anyone who intends to escape from the capital."
"yes."
"My dear Jiang." After the bedroom was empty, Shen Qing waved to Jiang Zhuo.
Jiang Zhuo smiled faintly and stepped forward, "Your Majesty, what do you want me to do?"
Shen Qing pulled Jiang Zhuo over, and the two of them nestled together on the soft couch.
"Am I majestic today? Have you fallen for my endless charm?"
"I fell a long time ago." He patted her back with one hand and held her hand with the other, "A long time ago."
"Why?"
"Well...it's not hard to explain the cliché, it's just love at first sight."
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