The eleventh year of Chongwu.
The queen gave birth to the eighth prince safely. The emperor was overjoyed and named him Jun Huiyu.
In the 13th year of Chongwu, three years after the eldest prince entered the court to participate in politics, the third prince, the fourth prince, and the fifth prince finally officially entered the court after undergoing strict examinations by the Grand Tutor.
After the third prince, the fourth prince, and the fifth prince entered the court, Jun Zechen treated them all equally and allowed them to choose the department they were interested in from the six ministries.
From then on, several princes began to confront each other in the court.
They all showed extraordinary talents and each of them was capable of standing on their own.
Although the Fifth Prince and the First Prince were both born to the Queen, the Fifth Prince did not follow the First Prince's footsteps in the court. Instead, he relied on his own abilities and ideas to work hard to develop his own power.
Each prince is doing his best to expand his own camp.
You know, the eldest prince entered the court three years in advance. As early as the age of ten, his performance was enough to impress the ministers in the court.
There are a large number of ministers in the court who stand on the side of the eldest prince, almost accounting for one-third of the court.
If we exclude the staunch royalists, the support rate obtained by the eldest prince can even be close to one-half.
The fifteenth year of Chongwu.
The third and fourth princes, who had been in the court for two years, tried their best, but their power was still unable to compete with the eldest prince who was at the peak of his power.
In this situation, the two finally chose to join forces.
Faced with such a situation, Jun Zechen did not stop it, but chose to let it happen.
This year, the sixth and seventh princes also began to participate in government affairs, making the situation in the court increasingly complicated and murky like fog.
The sixteenth year of Chongwu.
After several years of long and fierce struggle, the competition among several princes finally came to an end.
The eldest prince did not disappoint anyone with his outstanding talents and excellent performance.
In the seventeenth year of Chongwu, Jun Zechen granted the imperial edict:
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:
My eldest son has been intelligent and gifted since childhood.
He entered the DPRK to participate in politics, devoted all his energy to serving the country and the people.
He governed wisely, was kind and loved his people, and was deeply loved and praised by the people.
In the court, he accepted wise advice and distinguished right from wrong. The policies he proposed were all beneficial to the country and the people, and he received the wholehearted support of the court officials.
I now specially appoint him as the Crown Prince, hoping that he will inherit the throne in the future, uphold benevolence, promote justice, stabilize the country, and benefit the people.
So ordered! "
After the eldest prince entered politics, Jun Zechen had much more free time. Over the years, he took the queen on many incognito tours, going north, south, and even going out to sea to other countries. He traveled across the empire and appreciated the unique customs of other countries.
The 20th year of Chongwu.
In the magnificent palace, Jun Zechen, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, sat at the desk in the imperial study, looking solemn and dignified.
He held the imperial brush, dipped it in thick ink, and slowly wrote the abdication edict on the golden silk.
"I have received the mandate of heaven and have been on the throne for many years. I have worked diligently and have not dared to slack off in the slightest.
Now I feel my energy is fading, and in order to ensure the stability of my country and the prosperity of my country, I have decided to abdicate the throne to Crown Prince Yihuan.
The prince is kind, intelligent, ambitious, diligent and studious since childhood, and has good character.
Since entering the court and participating in politics, he has offered many good suggestions and achieved remarkable political achievements. He has won my heart and is supported by all the ministers and loved by the people.
I hope that after the Crown Prince ascends the throne, he will put the people first, work hard to govern, recruit talented people, promote benevolence, and bring prosperity and lasting peace to our dynasty."
Finally, the abdication edict was completed.
Jun Zechen put down the imperial pen and breathed a sigh of relief. From now on, he would completely unload the burden.
He belongs only to his wife.
On the day of the coronation ceremony, the palace was decorated with lights and colorful flags fluttering.
On both sides of the road from the palace gate to the Golden Throne Hall, there were mighty imperial guards, dressed in bright armor, holding long spears, and looking solemn and dignified.
The retired emperor Jun Zechen and the empress dowager Su Jingyao walked side by side, surrounded by the crowd, and slowly walked towards the Golden Palace.
Jun Zechen was wearing a gorgeous robe embroidered with auspicious dragon patterns and a jade belt around his waist.
After ruling the dynasty for twenty years, he is now over forty, but he still stands tall and straight, with majesty and composure in his eyes.
Su Jingyao was dressed in a phoenix robe and a golden crown on her head. She looked elegant and graceful.
Along the way, ceremonial music was played and the sounds of bells and drums resounded through the sky.
The palace maids and eunuchs along the way knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live the emperor".
When they stepped into the Golden Palace, all the civil and military officials in the court had already lined up neatly on both sides.
Everyone looked respectful and their eyes were full of anticipation.
Crown Prince Jun Yihuan was wearing a brand new dragon robe and a crown, standing in front of the palace with a heroic look.
Jun Zechen walked forward and personally took out the imperial seal from the brocade box held by the eunuch beside him.
He held the jade seal, which symbolized supreme power, in both hands and handed it to Jun Yihuan solemnly, his eyes full of trust and expectation.
"My son, today I hand over the country to you. I hope you will live up to my trust."
Jun Yihuan took the imperial seal with both hands and knelt to express his gratitude: "I, your son, will live up to your expectations, and will work tirelessly to protect the country and benefit the people."
Afterwards, the ceremonial officer read out the abdication edict loudly, and the sound echoed in the hall.
After the announcement, all the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live the new emperor" in a deafening voice.
Jun Zechen looked at his son sitting on the throne and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
He knew that the prosperous era he had created would continue and flourish in the hands of his son.
Jun Zechen solemnly handed the jade seal to Jun Yihuan, then turned around and gently but firmly held Su Jingyao's hand.
Under the expectant and blessing gazes of his father and mother, Jun Yihuan took steady and powerful steps, step by step ascending the throne that symbolizes supreme power.
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