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Chapter 703 Jade Seal

The group of people did not know what was going on outside the palace and entered the living room calmly.

However, everything in the large living room was quiet, and there was no one.

The smile on Zou Dahe's face did not change.

"My lords, please forgive me. His Highness has just returned home and is covered in dust. In addition, the Princess and the Crown Prince have not seen the Prince for a long time..."

"Therefore, you may need to wait here for a while."

After saying that, he stood up straight.

"Come here, serve tea and snacks for all your lords!"

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Qian Liang and others waved their hands.

The reason why they couldn't wait to rush to Prince Ning's Mansion was that in addition to having a large number of official orders that needed to be issued as soon as possible, they also wanted to see with their own eyes the exact situation of Ren Ning at this time.

Now that they saw Zou Dahe's appearance, Ren Ning must be no different, and several people couldn't help but feel reassured.

Therefore, whether they see themselves sooner or later, they will be less anxious.

cough.

The Minister of Rites, Fan Wen, stood up.

"I'd like to tell your highness, Chief Shi, that your highness will conquer Baekje and be invincible. He will exaggerate the prestige of our country and shock the world. Everyone in the empire will be honored."

"Now His Highness has won the victory and returned after a long journey. His Highness must have been exhausted physically and mentally after a long journey. Now that you have arrived, you can take a good rest first."

"As for the veteran, you can wait. Please be sure to tell His Highness, Chief Shi, and don't be in a hurry!"

"That's right, I'm waiting in no hurry." The acting ministers of the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Works quickly stood up and echoed.

Since Luo Ken, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was imprisoned, and Cai Lu, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, grew old, the two of them have taken a step up from their original positions.

Although they have been in charge of the affairs of the ministry during this period, they still have the word "generation" because they have not been approved by the emperor.

And whether he can become a full-time official in the future and remove the word "generation" in front of him depends on Ren Ning's mood for a while.

Therefore, although they said they were not in a hurry, the two of them were actually more nervous than everyone else in the living room.

Zou Dahe apologized a few more times, ordered his servants to entertain the distinguished guests, turned around and hurriedly left the living room.

Turn left and right, and soon you will reach the small garden.

At this time, the sun was just emerging and the temperature was still cool.

However, Ren Ning did not rest.

He carried a bucket of water, and while chatting with Yingpan about what had happened these days, he rinsed and rinsed Zhui Feng's horse.

Yingpan took some snacks that Black Horse liked and happily fed Zhui Feng while listening to her husband's words.

Next to her were Mrs. Zhang and Ren Ning's foster sister Miao Dong, who were teasing Ren Zhan, who was crawling around.

The whole family is enjoying themselves.

Zou Dahe looked at all this with a smile.

He didn't interrupt, but waited patiently.

After a long while, Ren Ning and Ying came over.

"Your Highness, the princess, the grand master and all the ministers have arrived and are waiting in the living room. In addition, many third- and fourth-rank officials from the court have gathered outside the gate of the palace. Do you see it?"

Ren Ning looked up at the sky and then turned to look at the hourglass, smiling apologetically at Yingpan.

"It's getting late, I have to go over and take a look first. We'll talk later over dinner."

whee.

Yingpan understood, smiled and nodded, "Go ahead."

"His Royal Highness has returned. We still have a long time ahead, so we are not in a hurry for this moment or two."

Ren Ning nodded, went over and touched his son's head affectionately, then got up and went to the living room.

squeak.

The door to the living room reopened.

Qian Liang and his party thought they would have to wait for a long time, but in the end, Ren Ning arrived without even drinking two cups of tea.

Excited, they quickly stood up.

"I have met Your Highness."

Ren Ning stretched out his hand and said, "My lords, there is no need to be polite. Sit down and chat."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Qian Liang and others responded, but they all looked at Fan Wen, who was proficient in etiquette.

They saw the old man standing motionless, so they just stood there obediently.

Ren Ning saw this and shook his head speechlessly.

But he didn't force it either.

"The king has just arrived home, and you all are so anxious to come to the palace. What's the important matter?"

Ren Ning's tone was normal and did not mean to be harsh.

The group of old men below are all human beings, so you can tell that. They looked at me and I looked at you, but no one said anything.

After a while, Guan Yi, the Minister of War, coughed. He took out the documents and took a step forward.

"His Highness has just returned from a thousand miles and is exhausted both physically and mentally. I deserve to die, old minister. I really shouldn't disturb His Highness's rest, but the Ministry of War has urgent matters that need to be reported to Your Highness."

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

Ren Ning was not surprised, he picked up the teacup.

"It's okay, Guan Shangshu, please tell me directly."

"Thank you, Your Highness. More than two months ago, the princess's brother Tiele Kailun sent a petition to the empire, saying that the Kailun tribe was willing to merge with our Yunchui and become a part of the empire..."

Ren Ning nodded: "I know this."

In fact, this was something that Kailun and his group, including Tiele, had discussed with him first.

And counting the time, in just a few days, the caravan led by Youmeng and Allen will soon arrive at Star City.

cough.

Guan Yi coughed again.

"Your Highness, if the empire accepts the Kailun tribe's petition, it needs to give a formal response as soon as possible in order to form a legal system."

After saying that, he turned his head and looked west.

At this time, in the Xiliang Prairie, Xueyue and Angel were fighting fiercely. The Prairie Royal Court seemed to be interested in settling the dispute between the two sides, but in fact, it was secretly adding fuel to the conflict. I don't know what Huyan Tuochi had in mind.

No one can tell what it will look like in one second.

Therefore, it is better to make a decision on the petition of the Kailun tribe as soon as possible to avoid any further complications.

Ren Ning nodded, "We, Yunchui, have been established for more than six hundred years. We have always been open to all rivers, and we are tolerant. The Kailun tribe is willing to become a part of the empire and share the joys and sorrows with the rich and powerful in the future. Naturally, I would like to hear it."

After saying that, he slammed the teacup down, officially setting the tone.

"That's right!"

"I wonder what the king needs to do?"

Call ~

The whole living room was full of smiles.

"Your Highness," the old man Fan Wen happily handed over his hand, "the Ministry of Rites has already prepared the legal reply of the Kailun tribe, in duplicate, just waiting to be signed. What Your Highness needs to do is to stamp the imperial seal. , Just issue an edict to the world at the same time and send it to Kailun quickly. "

"Of course, if His Highness has other thoughts about the battle in Xiliang, you may not choose to make them public for the time being."

"Yes." Ren Ning understood and looked up at the Grand Master.

The imperial seal represents the emperor and the highest power of the empire, so its whereabouts are extremely important.

Once the former emperor dies, it will be kept by the Zongren Mansion as soon as possible, and the key to unboxing it will be handed over to the Taishi Mansion. At the same time, a large number of forbidden troops will be arranged around it to keep an eye on it twelve hours a day until the next emperor takes over.

Ren Yi took out a box from nowhere and took a step forward.

"Your Highness, this is the key to unlocking the Imperial Seal. I have already brought it."

Ren Ning did not answer, but looked at the Minister of Rites again.

"Fan Shangshu, if I take over now, will it comply with the ancestral etiquette of the royal family?"

For him, sitting on the dragon throne is already a certainty, so there is no need to be too impatient, lest some people start talking behind his back.

Although Ren Ning is not afraid, there is no need to cause trouble.

Fan Wen shook his head repeatedly.

"Your Highness, you can rest assured, the Empire has precedent."

Oh?

Ren Ning was noncommittal.

Fan Wen had no choice but to go on.

"Your Highness, the Qintian Supervisor has been working hard day and night, and has now calculated nine auspicious days. Each of them matches your Highness's birth date. They are not only profoundly meaningful, but also extremely honorable."

"It's just... among these auspicious days, the earliest one will be on the ninth day of next month."

"It's August now," Qian Liang couldn't help but add, "The ninth day of next month, doesn't that happen to be the Double Ninth Festival?"

"What Qian Shangshu said is absolutely true." Fan Wen smiled and nodded.

"The Book of Changes defines six as yin and nine as yang. On September 9, it can be said that 'the sun and the moon merge with yang, and the two nines are in harmony.' When His Highness ascends the throne, it means that the empire will be passed down for a long time and will last forever."

"At the same time, Jiujiu is also the same as 'Jiujiu', which means long-term, which means the emperor's long life, health and longevity."

"In addition, autumn is also the golden season of the year for harvest. The Double Ninth Festival has far-reaching meaning. It is an auspicious day for people all over the world to celebrate. It is most suitable for His Highness to be enthroned as the dragon."

Everyone understood and nodded.

"A good day indeed."

"Thank you for your hard work, Qin Tianjian."

"But..." Fan Wen slowed down.

"Your Highness and your lords, the enthronement is an important matter and it is necessary to choose an auspicious day and an auspicious time. However, the country cannot be left without an owner for a day. State affairs are related to the livelihood of the people, and they cannot wait for a long time. Therefore, in the more than 600 years since the founding of the empire, there have been three such precedents."

"His Royal Highness has now been recognized by the empire and is the legitimate next emperor. However, the auspicious day has not yet arrived and His Highness has not yet ascended to the dragon throne. However, the country is related to the national destiny and people's livelihood. Naturally, His Highness can take advantage of this national jade seal. ”