Chapter 205

Li Chengliang left, taking away nearly 500,000 Imperial Guards, as well as the firearms that Qi Jiguang had specially sent him. Before leaving, Guo Bujing also helped to warn the Imperial Guards, fearing they would not submit to Li Chengliang.

With few of his personal guards left alive, Li Chengliang's words carried much less weight. If Guo Bujing hadn't done this, the army might have mutinied halfway.

As one of the few famous generals in the Ming Empire, although they only met for a short time, both Li Chengliang and Qi Jiguang showed mutual appreciation.

After seeing off Li Chengliang, Qi Jiguang took the remaining Imperial Guards and left the capital by boat. The situation in the south changed every day, and the Demon Race was looking across the sea from Japan. He didn't have time to attend Chu Yang's enthronement ceremony two days later.

Personally escorting the Ten Thousand People Umbrella into the capital was already a very risky move.

Qi Jiguang felt deeply regretful about this.

After this hurried meeting, Chu Yang left a very good impression in Qi Jiguang's heart. Setting aside his heaven-defying martial power, the future Emperor was more approachable than he had imagined, and his conversation was humorous and witty.

And those complex blueprints...

Qi Jiguang was very excited.

Although he could only understand a part of them, he could already feel the changes these blueprints would bring to the Firearms Camp. He believed that the next time they met the Demon Race on the battlefield, the Qi Family Army would definitely not be trapped in Wang Long City again.

The building ship left the port and drifted further and further away on the sea. Chu Yang and the others stood on the shore, looking out from afar.

When the shadow of the building ship could no longer be seen, Zhuge Zhengwo, Zheng Dongliu, and others walked to Chu Yang's side.

Zhuge Zhengwo stroked his beard and smiled, "I didn't expect His Majesty to value General Qi so much."

"How many military generals are there these days who work for the country and the people?" Chu Yang sighed, "With his achievements, he could clearly have gone further. Why is he still just a general?"

Zheng Dongliu said regretfully, "The late Emperor didn't allow it, fearing that military generals would use their troops to gain self-respect. However, it's not his fault for thinking too much. His Majesty also knows the situation in the south. To take a step back, if Qi Jiguang had even a little ambition, the situation we face would only be more severe."

The late Emperor in Zheng Dongliu's mouth was not Chu Yang's cheap father, but his royal brother who died unjustly.

Chu Yang shook his head, "Times have changed. The Qi Family Army has been fighting the Demon Race and Japanese pirates for the Ming Empire for many years. If we can't reward them according to their merits, how can the soldiers who have been bathing in blood on the front lines be convinced?"

"In the end, it's just someone's small-mindedness, always afraid that others will snatch his things."

After saying this, Zheng Dongliu didn't dare to pick up the conversation. As a subject, how could he say such things like Chu Yang?

Zhuge Zhengwo coughed lightly.

"Last night, the old minister and the various lords discussed the current situation for a whole night."

"We believe that the entire world will be peaceful for a period of time..."

"The Demon Race is taking the waterway to the northern border and did not harass any coastal towns along the way, proving that they are still wary of His Majesty's martial power. The number of Demon Kings heading to the northern border this time should not exceed two."

"With Jiannu's ability, they should be able to deal with the Demon Race for a considerable period of time, enough for Li Chengliang to complete the deployment at the border."

"Plus the firearms gifted by the Qi Family Army, His Majesty doesn't need to worry about the northern border for the time being."

"It's just that the Mongolian side is so quiet that it makes the old minister a little worried."

Chu Yang couldn't help but show a look of surprise. Since he appeared in this world, he had never heard any news about Mongolia. He thought there were no Tatars or Oirats in this world.

Zheng Dongliu glanced at Chu Yang's expression and laughed, "It's not surprising that His Majesty doesn't know about the situation in Mongolia. In fact, since the late Emperor ascended the throne, they have fallen into long-term civil strife. Tribes large and small are fighting endlessly, so how could they have time to have conflicts with us."

"Not to mention Your Majesty, even this humble minister hasn't heard any news about Mongolia for ten or twenty years."

Chu Yang curled his lips.

It's still impossible to look at this messy martial arts world from a normal historical perspective. Mongolia didn't even have a chance to appear.

Zhuge Zhengwo said, "It is indisputable that His Majesty sent Imperial Guards to reinforce the north and south, but we should still take precautions. We cannot ignore the Mongolian side."

Chu Yang said, "Take it one step at a time. Let's deal with the southern affairs first, and then we'll talk. As for Mongolia, let the Huolong Villa go and scout for intelligence."

"Also, find out where the Ten Thousand Demon Nation is as soon as possible. I want to know why the Demon Race wants to invade Japan with their whole nation. What exactly happened there?"

Speaking of the Ten Thousand Demon Nation, Zheng Dongliu and Zhuge Zhengwo were both worried. The source of this chaos must have a shocking secret.

Two days later.

The capital swept away its previous dead silence and suddenly became lively.

Today is the day the new Emperor ascends the throne.

"Hehe, Lu Xiaoji, you're dressed really red and festive today. If I didn't know better, I'd think you were getting married!"

Sikong Zhaixing mocked Lu Xiaofeng's attire today with malicious intent.

"Monkey, don't be proud. If you lose the next bet, see how I deal with you!"

Lu Xiaofeng's face was pale. He originally wanted to have some fun on the joyous day of his friend's enthronement, but he didn't expect to lose so shamefully.

"Pity, pity, I couldn't see Brother Lu get married with my own eyes."

Hua Manlou said "pity" twice, teasing Lu Xiaofeng with a smile on his lips.

"It's not important that you can't see me get married, as long as you can hear others worshipping His Majesty." Lu Xiaofeng stroked his beard and laughed.

As one of Chu Yang's few friends, Lu Xiaofeng felt that Hua Manlou should have come to the capital to congratulate Chu Yang in person, so he wrote a letter and invited him to the capital.

Hua Manlou didn't expect that in such a short time, there would be such a big change in the world, and it had changed masters without a sound. The news of the Emperor's passing had only just reached the south.

However, before this, he had a strong premonition that Chu Yang would become Emperor in the future, but he didn't expect this day to come so quickly.

Arriving in the capital, Lu Xiaofeng recounted what had happened before, making Hua Manlou somewhat regretful that he hadn't come to see the duel at the Peak of the Forbidden City.

"It really feels like a lifetime ago." Hua Manlou sighed, "When we first met His Majesty, we didn't even know he was a Prince. Even now, I still feel his words and deeds are not like a Prince."

"In the future, his actions should also not be like the emperors understood by the world."

As soon as the words fell, a rush of footsteps came from outside.

"What you said is really not bad. Today, just after His Majesty ascended the throne, he announced a major event."

Li Ge Xiao appeared in front of them with a strange expression.

"Where did the news come from so fast?" Lu Xiaofeng asked curiously.

Li Ge Xiao sighed and said, "My master said so. He just came out of the palace, and he looked quite angry."

Sikong Zhaixing asked impatiently, "What exactly happened?"

Li Ge Xiao said with a wry smile, "His Majesty said that from today on, he will never hold morning court again. He said he has a bad temper in the morning and can't get out of bed, so he told those ministers to go home and sleep."

Lu Xiaofeng and Sikong Zhaixing suddenly widened their eyes, and Hua Manlou was stunned on the spot with a look of astonishment.

This familiar style is still the Virtuous Prince!...................

The late Emperor's funeral was kept simple, and the new Emperor's enthronement was also kept simple.

Even the process of sacrificing to heaven, earth, and the ancestral temple, and announcing that he had received the mandate from heaven and his ancestors, was cut down.

In the end, Chu Yang just sat in the main hall wearing a dragon robe to accept the worship and congratulations of the hundred officials, and then everyone played music and danced together, and it ended hastily.

The new Chief Cabinet Minister, Xu Jie, reminded Chu Yang to remember to grant a general amnesty to the world, but was scolded bloody by Chu Yang. "Amnesty what amnesty?!"

"Those who should be beheaded, behead them quickly! Are you keeping them for the New Year?"

"Granting a general amnesty to the world at every turn, do you know how hard the frontline law enforcement officers work every day?"

"All the performance of a year of hard work was wiped out by your general amnesty!"

"Isn't it irresponsible to the common people to release those criminals who should be beheaded back into society?"

"Amnesty my hammer!"

The new Emperor's temper was a bit irritable, and he sprayed whoever he caught. Elder Xu, who had finally reached the top at his age, was almost scolded into a myocardial infarction and retreated to his position with a pale face.

Seeing that the new Chief Cabinet Minister had suffered a setback, other civil officials didn't dare to speak. At this moment, they missed the late Emperor a little. Although he didn't do anything, at least he didn't scold people...

Zhuge Zhengwo stood up at this time and spoke to Chu Yang kindly for a long time. In the end, both sides took a step back.

Some criminals with relatively minor crimes and smaller charges could be pardoned, but death row prisoners did not have this treatment. Those whose sentences were about to expire must be beheaded immediately; there was no room for negotiation! The first and last morning court of the new Emperor's enthronement ended hastily in the helplessness of the ministers.

Imperial Study.

Chu Yang always felt uncomfortable sitting in that chair, so he asked Cao Zhengchun to remove it and surrounded the incense burner in the center of the room with others. The scene was quite strange.

He didn't care, but the others were uncomfortable, not knowing whether to stand or kneel, and felt very uncomfortable in their hearts.

Except for Zhuge Zhengwo and others, Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui were also in the room. Zhang Juzheng was now the Second Cabinet Minister, and Hai Rui was the new Minister of Justice.

"Lord Guo intends to bring the Six Fan School back under the control of the Ministry of Justice. I wonder what Lord Hai thinks?"

Chu Yang glanced at the absent-minded Guo Bujing.

"Inappropriate."

Hai Rui shook his head slowly. If it were any other time, bringing the Six Fan School back to the Ministry of Justice would definitely be a good thing, but not now. Recently, public security in both the Central Plains and other places had been declining.

Most of the criminals were demon-humans and evil martial artists, which was exactly when the Six Fan School needed to exert its strength.

"Did you hear that? He doesn't want your Six Fan School, so stop thinking about giving it away every day."

Chu Yang patted Guo Bujing on the shoulder. The former Great Hero Guo had been somewhat depressed recently. He was now obsessed with "fighting" the Demon Race.

Once again, his hope was dashed, and Guo Bujing sighed, his face full of worry.

Zheng Dongliu said softly, "Lord Guo, why be like this? The late Emperor's passing is not your fault, you don't need to take it to heart."

Guo Bujing remained silent.

It was also difficult for Chu Yang to persuade him. After all, a person's worldview would not change because of a few light words from others, especially for someone as firm as Guo Bujing.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Zhuge Zhengwo spoke to change the subject, saying, "Yesterday, when I was sorting out the secret prison of the Huolong Villa, I discovered a strange person, the undefeated urchin Gu Santong who defeated the eight major sects in the past."

Yu Huatian reminded, "Divine Marquis, His Majesty said that Gu Santong was framed by Zhu Wushi."

Zhuge Zhengwo laughed lightly, "Precisely because of this, after Gu Santong knew that His Majesty had defeated Zhu Wushi, he kept clamoring to see His Majesty, hoping to repay His Majesty's kindness."

"Repay kindness?" Chu Yang curled his lips and shook his head, "I guess he wants to trick me into going over to tease me. Teasing an emperor would be more fulfilling than any of his previous targets."

Zhuge Zhengwo nodded repeatedly, "The old minister thought so too, so I didn't pay attention to him."

Cao Zhengchun whispered in Chu Yang's ear, "Your Majesty, you have already ascended the throne, you should refer to yourself as 'Zhen'..."

Chu Yang rolled his eyes and said, "I don't even hold morning court, refer to myself as a fart of 'Zhen'."

Cao Zhengchun retreated to the side in frustration.

However, thinking of Gu Santong, Chu Yang suddenly became interested in him. He wanted to see this legendary undefeated urchin, and even more, he wanted to see the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art.

"Since he wants to tease me so much, I'll go over and let him tease me."

Chu Yang grinned and walked out.

The smile on Zhuge Zhengwo's face stiffened. He had originally just said it to adjust the atmosphere; he didn't expect Chu Yang to really want to see Gu Santong.

Chu Yang felt annoyed by the pomp of the Emperor's travel, so he asked Cao Zhengchun to bring a few horses and rode with Zhuge Zhengwo and the others to the Huolong Villa.

He wore a dragon robe and left the palace gate, and the street immediately became lively.

As the most famous person in the capital for the past twenty years, the commoners recognized him at a glance, but now, no one dared to tease this number one playboy of the capital.

There were even many people who were panicked and uneasy, thinking of their previous disrespect to the new Emperor, which would be enough to execute their nine clans if it were now.

The liveliness didn't last long, and everyone became silent as cicadas in winter. Chu Yang took in the expressions of everyone, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings. This scene was not what he wanted to see.

As an emperor, one must maintain majesty. Some majesty is rooted in the people's fear, but some majesty comes from completely different emotions.

Chu Yang thought of the Ten Thousand People Umbrella that Qi Jiguang had brought him.

The umbrella carried the most sincere respect and love of the people of Jinling City. The majesty built on that emotion might be more meaningful.

Unknowingly, Chu Yang rode his horse past the brothel he used to frequent. Heads of all sizes appeared by the windows and railings, peeking at him furtively.

All acquaintances!

A cunning smile appeared in Chu Yang's eyes. He suddenly straightened his back and whistled toward the brothel, the sound echoing on the quiet street.

The commoners on the side of the road showed expressions of disbelief.

Zheng Dongliu and the others following Chu Yang were also stunned. They really didn't expect that Chu Yang, who was already on the throne, would make such a frivolous move! A moment later.

A huge sound erupted on the street! Some people laughed!

Some people shouted!

Some people booed!

And some people learned to whistle like Chu Yang.

Before long, the whole street was filled with the sound of whistling.

More people came out of their houses to watch the fun!

There was also a fierce response from the brothel side!

"His Majesty's style is as good as ever!"

"Well done, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, don't forget this slave..."

Listening to the cheers of the common people, Zhuge Zhengwo shook his head and laughed, turning to look at Zheng Dongliu, "Our Emperor has a very special charm."

Zheng Dongliu nodded and laughed, "He was never an ordinary person, and should not be viewed with ordinary logic."

"The old man is truly looking forward to seeing what the Ming Empire will be like in His Majesty's hands, hahaha." (End of chapter)