Free Web NovelChapter 1822: Chapter 865: Ascension to the Throne! Proclaiming Himself Emperor! (Part 3)
Zhao Danqing was silent for a moment, then spoke.
"Indeed, it is so."
Jiang He nodded.
As for the matter of founding the nation, he was not particularly enthusiastic. In fact, if Chen Yuan hadn’t entrusted the affairs of the Jinyi Guard to him, he wouldn’t have wanted to manage, preferring to accompany his wife.
He secluded himself in cultivation, hoping to step into the Six Realms sooner.
"Uncle?"
Chen Yuan looked towards Chen Huaiyi.
"Well... there have indeed been some murmurs among the soldiers, especially after the Prince’s return from the northern expedition. Many hope for the Prince to ascend the throne for justified rewards."
However, those opinions have been suppressed, so it’s not much of an issue," Chen Huaiyi said thoughtfully and tactfully.
"Tap... tap..." Chen Yuan’s fingers rhythmically tapped the table, and the atmosphere in the Imperial Study Room fell into silence. After a moment, Chen Yuan spoke:
"Since the will of the people supports it, then... choose an auspicious day to ascend the throne, and after the enthronement, commence the campaign to the south against the demons as the inaugural merit of the Dynasty."
"I... follow the decree!"
Tianxu Daoist immediately bowed in salute.
"We will follow the decree!"
"We will follow the decree!"
The few people in the Imperial Study Room all quickly stood and paid homage to Chen Yuan with the courtesy of ministers, as if he had truly become the Emperor at that moment.
"Hmm, go and prepare for the matter."
Chen Yuan nodded.
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Under Chen Yuan’s instruction, the matter of ascending the throne began to unfold rapidly, starting with Chen Yuan attending court the next day for the first time as the Regent King.
Upon receiving the order, Ma Ke of Anle Company immediately presented the prepared abdication decree, ’voluntarily’ relinquishing the throne to Chen Yuan, to create a prosperous era for the people of the world.
"Ke lacks virtue and talent, became Emperor only because he was the Prince of the chaotic Jin, and after ascending, he couldn’t govern state affairs, leading to frequent disasters and chaos throughout the land.
The Regent King is both civil and martial, winning people’s hearts, and Ke believes only the Regent King’s ascension can convince the people. Please, Regent King, ascend the throne... and become Emperor for the sake of the people."
Under the Golden Throne Hall, Sima Ke, in dragon robes, with a solemn expression, held the edict in his hands and bowed to Chen Yuan. Those voices constantly echoed within the hall.
"We support this motion!"
"We support this motion!"
"We support this motion!"
The civil and military officials on both sides knelt down.
"I, the Prince, pacified the world for the sake of the people alone, and never intended to ascend the throne. Everyone... such words might put me in a place of injustice."
An elder with white hair and beard, leaning on a cane, said solemnly:
"The Regent King pacified the Central Plains, ending the turbulent times, an unprecedented achievement. Eastward overthrew the Japanese, resolved the Central Plains’ maritime threats, pacified Spirit Mountain in the west, saving the thirty-six nations of the Western Regions.
Expedited the Northern Border against the Grassland, creating everlasting peace, guarded the Southern Border, protected the people at the Southern Border, piece by piece, everything is observed by the people of the world.
If the Regent King does not ascend and establish a new dynasty for the Central Plains, the people of the world will not be convinced.
I earnestly implore the Regent King to take up this responsibility for the sake of the people, so that... even if I were to rest in peace underground, I could rest in peace."
"Yes, the Regent King pacified the turbulent times, protected the Central Plains, the chaotic former Emperor of Jin sacrificed the blood of the Central Plains’ people, arousing heavenly wrath and public anger, it was the Regent King who slayed him at Purple Gold Mountain.
If the King does not take it, how can the world be at peace?"
Another elder stepped forward.
"I, the Prince, aspire for world peace, doing what has been done only to be true to my heart, never intended to usurp the throne. Everyone, step back, lest you put me in a place of injustice."
Chen Yuan waved his hand, expressionless.
Although it seemed like the so-called three refusals and three concessions, there wasn’t the slightest hint of refusal on his face. Everyone was aware it was merely to make the matter justified.
Accepting without a word would be contrary to propriety.
Chen Yuan sought the position of Human Emperor for the future; he did not care about this trivial matter.
Otherwise, with his disposition, he would have accepted long ago.
Why shouldn’t he sit on the world he conquered?
"If the Regent King does not take this position, who else in the world has the qualification?"
"Indeed, indeed."
"We beseech the Regent King to become Emperor for the welfare of the people of the world."
Voices constantly arose.
"If the Regent King does not take this position, Ke will die kneeling in the Golden Throne Hall today. The former Emperor committed many evils, and I, as his son, can only atone for those sins in this way!"
Sima Ke said loudly.
At the right moment, Tianxu Daoist and Zhao Danqing appeared at Chen Yuan’s side. The two exchanged a glance and directly draped the dragon robe on Chen Yuan. Despite Chen Yuan’s ’struggles,’ it was to no avail.
They had truly put him in a difficult spot.
"We pay respects to His Majesty!"
"We pay respects to His Majesty!"
"We pay respects to His Majesty!"
As if prepared, all the civil and military officials faced Cao Bin and bowed in reverence.
Chen Yuan took a deep breath, looking at the perfectly fitting black dragon robe prepared in advance. He was silent for a moment; in this matter, he no longer showed any sign of dissatisfaction.
Instead, he gazed deeply at the horizon outside.
Five years had passed, from a mere constable, he finally... finally reached this step, standing above all, becoming the Emperor!
"You all... may rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Everyone displayed an enthusiastic expression, finally... it was justified!
"On an auspicious day, proclaim to the world in the Imperial City, replacing Jin with Yan, commence the grand ceremony!" Chen Yuan waved his hand, an intangible aura of dominance enveloping him.
"I... follow the decree!"
"I... follow the decree!"
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After the court session, the news of Chen Yuan reluctantly ascending the throne as Emperor for the sake of the people, after three refusals and three concessions, spread rapidly throughout the Central Plains at an incredible speed.
It stirred up waves, causing countless people to bow towards the Capital.
Murmuring that the Regent King finally agreed to become Emperor.
They were not disappointed after all their heartfelt longings.
With the enormous renown already gained, Chen Yuan’s enthronement faced no obstacles, instead showcasing a jubilant celebration across the land.
