Free Web NovelChapter 571: Chapter 562: The End of the Celestial Dragon Eight Books World! Sui and Tang Qin Qiong
Seeing Ding Ling insist like this.
Thinking about Ding Ling’s impending ascension.
Xiaoo Feng sighed, reluctantly saying:
’The world will miss having such a strong and caring emperor like Your Majesty; it is a loss to Jiuzhou, a loss to the people!’
Ding Ling did not speak, but waved his hand, signaling Xiaoo Feng to withdraw and prepare.
Xiaoo Feng got up and respectfully excused himself.
Ding Ling is still the Emperor now.
As a General of the Great Ming Kingdom, he must naturally show respect to the Emperor.
This is a matter of principle.
...
Three days swiftly passed.
Ding Ling smoothly abdicated the throne to Xiaoo Feng.
From then on, he became the Supreme Emperor.
Accompanied by his consorts Li Qinglu, Zhong Ling, and Mu Wanqing, he traveled to the Ancient Capital of Chang’an.
Li Canghai also followed along.
And so Chang’an.
Was designated as the second Capital City of the Great Ming Kingdom.
Symbolizing the home of the Supreme Emperor.
Ding Ling’s early abdication sparked immense controversy both in the court and among the public.
Because in the half year since Ding Ling ascended the throne and founded the kingdom, he accomplished numerous significant feats, surpassing countless past emperors.
Singlehandedly, he shattered four major nations, intimidating numerous small countries around him, expanding the Great Ming Kingdom to unprecedented territories.
Even as the Great Ming army was attacking the Western Realm, one nation defied the Ming by aiding numerous small countries in resisting the Great Ming Kingdom.
Outraged, Ding Ling charged thousands of miles alone, pierced the Western great nations, extinguished their royal families, and absorbed the entire nation!
This act intimidated even more countries.
No one dared to defy the sword’s direction of the Great Ming Kingdom!
Thus it began.
Nations paid tribute to the Great Ming Kingdom!
The happiness, pride, and belonging of the citizens of the Great Ming Kingdom reached its zenith!
Especially as the citizens of surrounding smaller nations competed to become citizens of the Great Ming Kingdom, the sense of glory made them proud to be part of it!
And when larger nations came to pay tribute, their reverent demeanor made the officials and citizens of the Great Ming Kingdom feel superior!
As if they were inherently higher than these foreigners!
All brought about by Ding Ling!
Thus.
Ding Ling’s abdication created an upheaval both among the public and in the court.
"I disagree with His Majesty’s abdication! I want His Majesty to live a long life! Reign for a century!"
Many people shouted loudly in Chang’an, Luoyang, and other places, their voices like thunder.
Zhong Ling, within the deep courtyard of the Imperial Palace in Chang’an, heard it faintly, glanced at Ding Ling, and said:
"Husband, listen. The people can’t bear to part with you."
Since he was no longer the emperor.
Zhong Ling changed her address.
This made her feel more at ease, as she wouldn’t be tense every day facing the Great Ming Emperor who could decide the life and death of nine families.
Now returning to a ’normal identity,’ she felt more joyful.
"Indeed. Husband may not be talked about for his governance, but in terms of martial arts, he is undoubtedly the greatest ruler in history! His presence is enough to make countless future emperors look up and worship!"
"Perhaps in a thousand years, husband will become a myth, a legend."
Mu Wanqing said proudly.
"Husband is already a living legend now."
Li Qinglu looked at Ding Ling with admiration:
"Husband, can you stay a little longer?"
"I’ve stayed long enough."
Ding Ling sighed deeply:
"It’s been almost a year."
He stood up tall:
"I’ll accompany you for a few more days. After that, I will truly leave."
Seeing Ding Ling insist.
Zhong Ling, Mu Wanqing, and Li Qinglu had to use all their skills to attend to Ding Ling.
Ding Ling once again experienced the enjoyable life of an ancient foolish monarch.
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Six days later.
The voices of the people grew stronger.
Ding Ling was incredibly surprised.
He thought these voices would gradually settle down.
Upon inquiry.
It was known that Xiaoo Feng, although decent, was far inferior in martial arts, insufficient to suppress the military, and even less to control all nations!
Nations were restless.
The people’s sense of belonging, pride, and safety began to decline.
Naturally, they hoped Ding Ling would regain power and restore them as proud citizens of the Great Ming Kingdom!
"So, that’s how it is."
Ding Ling felt relieved:
"Spread the word that I might return to the Lower Realm at any moment. If any barbarian state dares to rebel, I will extinguish their nine families upon my return!"
There were palace maidens and servants in the Palace of Chang’an.
These words quickly spread.
The world was lost in silence.
The restless nations quickly quelled their pursuits and became deferential to the Great Ming Kingdom once more.
Xiaoo Feng, who was overwhelmed and severely sleep-deprived, was astonished upon knowing this, admiring and gratefully moved:
"His Majesty just spoke and easily removed mountains for me, truly remarkable."
Xiaoo Feng rarely admired anyone this much in his life.
Ding Ling was the only one!
"With His Majesty present, everything prospers and pleases!"
"When he left, I felt beset by internal and external difficulties. Now with His Majesty’s words, I feel a sigh of relief as if the clouds parted and the moon appeared."
"His Majesty is a true divine being! I need to learn from him."
Xiaoo Feng said.
Xiaoo Yuanshan nodded deeply in agreement:
"Feng’er, the gap between you and His Majesty is vast. I am glad you have this mindset and attitude."
"Valuing self-awareness is important. I know I am far inferior to His Majesty in governance, martial arts, and talents in various aspects. How dare I be complacent? Proud? I must remain diligent, conscientious, and practical!"
