Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

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This day.

In front of the Taiji Hall.

All the officials, big and small, who were well-known in the capital, came.

Li Shimin, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat high on the dragon throne, while Empress Zhangsun, beside him, wore a noble empress's dress and smiled dignifiedly.

Below, Li Chengqian stood in a black dragon robe, while Su Wan, dressed in a phoenix crown and gown, exuded gentleness and virtue.

Xue Rengui and the others looked at Li Chengqian with fervent fervor.

Just then, Canyue slowly stepped forward, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in her hands.

"Emperor's Decree of the Great Tang Dynasty:"

Crown Prince Li Chengqian is a man of both literary and military talent, who is in accordance with the will of Heaven and brings peace to the people. I am very pleased with him, therefore I pass the throne to him to make him the new emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Proclaim this to the world, so that all may hear it!

As Canyue finished speaking, Li Chengqian slowly turned around and respectfully bowed to Li Shimin on the dragon throne.

"Thank you, Father Emperor!"

After saying that, he walked up the steps one by one toward the dragon throne above.

Upon seeing this, Li Shimin revealed a satisfied smile, and slowly rose to pick up the jade seal beside him.

Looking at his son, who was dressed in a black dragon robe, his eyes were filled with satisfaction.

He slowly handed the imperial seal to Li Chengqian and said:

"From this day forward, the Tang Dynasty is entrusted to you. I hope you can shoulder the weight of the people's fate!"

Looking at his father's stern, angular face, Li Chengqian almost lost his composure.

Good heavens, who could resist laughing at this? It's hilarious!

Get down there, you jerk!

Li Chengqian quickly turned his gaze to the imperial seal, and thought through all the sad things in his life.

Seeing his unfilial son's strange expression, Li Shimin's face darkened.

What does "rebellious son" mean?

Do I look that ridiculous?

Thinking of this, he immediately snorted coldly and said:

"You unfilial son! Take it now!"

Hearing his old man's words, Li Chengqian finally came to his senses.

"Ah? Oh! Thank you, Father!"

"snort!"

Seeing his unfilial son's dazed expression, Li Shimin snorted and sat down in the seat next to him.

Li Chengqian, without any hesitation, plopped down on the dragon throne.

Ok?

Too hard, it hurts my butt. I'll have Shen Wansan replace it with a sofa when I have time!

Upon seeing Li Chengqian sit on the dragon throne, the civil and military officials below hurriedly bowed.

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

"Your Majesty, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

……

Looking at the civil and military officials in the square, Li Chengqian raised one hand in a gesture.

"All of you, rise!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Then Li Chengqian turned his head and gave Xiao Xiangzi a look, and the latter immediately understood.

He then pulled out a pre-prepared imperial edict from his robes and began to read it aloud.

"Emperor's Decree of the Great Tang Dynasty:"

I hereby ascend the throne today, granting a general amnesty and rewarding those who have rendered meritorious service.

He honored his father as the Retired Emperor, his mother, Empress Zhangsun, as the Retired Empress, and his grandfather as the Supreme Emperor.

The Crown Princess Su was made Empress and entered the Central Palace. Wu was made Imperial Noble Consort and assisted the Empress in managing the harem. Li Ling'er was made Consort Shu, Li Xinran was made Consort De, Hou was made Consort Ning, and Li Qingya was made Consort Xian.

The emperor appointed his eldest son, Li Jingyao, as crown prince and he entered the Eastern Palace. His second son, Li Chengji, was made Prince of Yan, and his eldest daughter, Li Li, was made Princess Ruiyang.

So be it!

As Xiao Xiangzi finished speaking, the officials quickly bowed again.

"Your Majesty the Empress, and His Highness the Crown Prince!!!"

Seeing this, little Jingyao, dressed in a python robe, quickly spoke up in his childish voice:

"All of you, rise!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

……

After all that, the most exciting moment is about to begin.

Those who have rendered meritorious service will be rewarded accordingly.

Those who originally belonged to the Eastern Palace, in particular, became visibly excited.

Although their loyalty to Li Chengqian was 100%.

But who would complain about having a high-ranking official position and a generous salary?

Xiao Xiangzi slowly took out a new imperial edict.

"Emperor's Decree of the Great Tang Dynasty:"

When I first ascended the throne, all the meritorious officials and virtuous ministers assisted me. Now I will reward them according to their merits!

Xue Rengui was exceptionally loyal and brave, and had made outstanding military achievements. He fought in the south and the north, and was enfeoffed as Duke of Liang and Grand General of Huaihua!

Yang Zaixing was the bravest warrior in the army, unmatched by anyone, and was granted the title of Duke of Cheng.

Ashina Duer, who fought in the south and north and made great contributions, was granted the title of Duke of Dai.

Qi Jiguang was a man of great talent in both literature and military strategy, and for his meritorious service, he was granted the title of Duke of Anguo.

Zhang Heng was granted the title of Duke of Heng.

Yu Qian was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Yongkang.

Du He was granted the title of Marquis of Deqing.

... "

As the rewards were bestowed one by one, the crowd below couldn't help but show a hint of excitement.

Especially the group of former officials who followed Li Chengqian from the very beginning.

That's the title of Duke!

In the Tang Dynasty, the title of Duke was already the highest level, after all, the next highest level was King of a different surname.

But who dares to be a king with a different surname these days?

Isn't that just courting death?

Look at Li Jing, with his merits he should have been granted the title of a king of a different surname long ago.

But even if Li Shimin dared to bestow the title, would he dare to accept it?

Being the king of the opposite sex isn't an honor, it's a death warrant!

With Li Chengqian's ascension to the throne, the Tang Dynasty gained six more dukes.

Everyone understands that a new emperor brings a new court.

In the near future, these six dukes will be the pillars of the Tang Dynasty.

Just like Fang Xuanling and others today.

The happiest of them all was Du He.

Didn't you see his mouth was practically crooked from smiling?

Two doses of laxatives for a marquis title? That's a huge profit!

Not to mention Du He, even Du Ruhui was stunned.

Holy crap?

So this is a marquis?

Two doses of laxatives, and he got a marquisate?

This is a marquis, second only to a duke.

Du He was the second son, so the eldest son, Du Gou, could only inherit Du Ruhui's title in the future.

Du He himself was of mediocre talent, and under normal circumstances, it would have been impossible for him to become a marquis.

But there's nothing we can do; this kid is just too good at following people.

Du He's main trait regarding Li Chengqian is unwavering loyalty.

This is also why Li Chengqian was willing to grant him the title of Marquis.

Just kidding, so what if I'm not good at it?

How could he possibly mistreat a ruthless person who would give his own father twice the laxatives just to help him?

Whether in the original history or in the present day, Du He has always been Li Chengqian's most loyal subordinate.

Of course, Li Chengqian did not actually treat him as a subordinate; their relationship was more like that of friends or brothers.

The coronation ceremony.

The reign title was changed to Wenxi, and the eleventh year of Zhenguan was renamed the first year of Wenxi.

Inside Chang'an City.

"His Majesty's ascension to the throne: all shops under the Jubao Pavilion name will be offered at a 50% discount!!"

One could see that each shop had posted discounts to celebrate Li Chengqian's ascension to the throne.

The people of Chang'an smiled with joy upon seeing this.

They were overjoyed when the crown prince ascended the throne.

They believed that His Highness the Crown Prince would only make the Tang Dynasty better.

Since His Highness the Crown Prince established the Treasure Pavilion, the price of grain in the Tang Dynasty has not fluctuated significantly for a long time.

Based on this alone, His Highness the Crown Prince is a wise ruler!