Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 388 Ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor
"Oh? What do you mean? What's so special about Luo Zishang?" Liu Xingzhi asked

"Father, I don't know if he is special or not, but with him around, Fan Xuan dare not do anything too much. After all, we can't let others take advantage of us, right?" Liu Changfeng said

"Well, what you said does make some sense. Not bad, let's do it this way for now." Liu Xing knew

After hearing this, Liu Changfeng nodded and then stepped out. The result was just as Liu Changfeng expected. After Fan Xuan's men arrived, they did not take any action.

The army was stationed outside the city, and then Zhou Gaolang entered the capital alone and asked to see Liu Xingzhi.

"Envoy, I have failed to live up to your trust. Please forgive me, please forgive me." Zhou Gaolang said hurriedly.

"Brother Zhou, what are you doing? You were just stopped by someone. Isn't this normal? Why is it so serious? Please take a seat."

"Brother Zhou, if you think about it this way, if they hadn't wanted to stop you, wouldn't they have come to the capital? Wouldn't it be even more difficult for us then?"

"So please don't say such polite words anymore. Since our two families have chosen to cooperate, we should naturally advance and retreat together instead of being so polite."

"Brother Zhou, you've worked hard along the way. I've asked someone to prepare a banquet. Let's drink hard today and celebrate." Liu Xingzhi laughed.

"Envoy, my brothers outside the city are still waiting for me. If I don't go back, they will probably... So I guess I can't drink this wine anymore." Zhou Gaolang said with some embarrassment.
"Yeah, that's right. Brother Zhou, go back first. When Brother Fan comes, we'll have a drink together. You can't refuse then." Liu Xing knew

"Of course, of course. I won't come back until I'm drunk." Zhou Gaolang replied quickly.
After Zhou Gaolang left, Liu Xingzhi called his two sons over and told them what had happened.

"That's probably what happened. Tell me, what exactly does Zhou Gaolang, or Fan Xuan, mean?" Liu Xing knew.

"Father, I think this is a good thing. Zhou Gaolang was able to come here alone this time, which means that Youzhou is showing weakness, which is a good thing for us."

"As long as we can test him twice more, we can prepare to deal with Luo Zishang with peace of mind. After all, he is our biggest concern." Liu Changfeng said

"Father, my fifth brother is right. As long as Youzhou can be stabilized, Luo Zishang is the top priority. Since Youzhou is showing weakness, we can just put it aside." Liu Changsheng said

After listening to his two sons' words, Liu Xingzhi had an idea in his mind, so he quickly took action. However, just as he was about to leave, Luo Zishang's men arrived.

"Hmm? What did you say? Luo Zishang sent someone to bring the heads of King Liang and his son? Have you ever verified them? Are they real or fake?" Liu Xingzhi asked in surprise.
"Father, I have checked and confirmed that it is the head of Prince Liang and his son." Liu Changfeng said

"Well, this is interesting, Changfeng, now Fan Xuan and Luo Zishang are both showing weakness, what do you think they want?" Liu Xing knew

"Father, I think they want different things, and what we can give them is also different. We can safely hand over Youzhou to Fan Xuan, but what about Yangzhou?"

"I don't think we can give it to Luo Zishang. After all, this man is too ambitious. According to my son's wishes, we should kill him directly, but now he has offered his head."

"Then we can't kill him, but we can't let him go outside either. My son's idea is to give him an official position and let him serve in the court. This will not only restrict him, but also test him." Liu Changfeng said

"What you said makes sense, but what position should be given to Luo Zishang?" Liu Xing knew

"Father, I think that giving him a Minister of Rites is enough. If he is not willing, he will go back directly, and then we can continue to beat him."

"If he comes to take up the post, it won't have much impact. Besides, the Ministry of Rites is very special and people will not think that we treat our meritorious officials unfairly." Liu Changfeng said

"Okay, let's do this. Go and tell them the result now." Liu Xing knew

After hearing this, Liu Changfeng left the room and went directly to the Youzhou military camp outside the city.

"Uncle Zhou, my father means that you can let the army go back first. My father will hold the coronation ceremony soon, and you have to participate then." Liu Changfeng said

"Okay, no problem, I'll let them go back right away." Zhou Gaolang agreed readily.

"Uncle Zhou, I'm curious, aren't you worried at all?" Liu Changfeng said

"Why should I worry? What should I worry about? Am I worried about my life, or about not having a good official position in the future? Nephew, what exactly are you asking?" Zhou Gaolang said

"Uncle, I understand. Don't worry, my father will never disappoint the soldiers of Youzhou, so you can rest assured. I will take my leave now." Liu Changfeng said and left.

After he left, Zhou Rui came out and said, "Father, it seems that the Liu family is really planning to ascend the throne."

"Yes, it seems that they don't plan to wait any longer, but it's good this way, so that the world won't be restless. With them standing up, the world will be more stable." Zhou Gaolang sighed

"Father, do you really think that if they stand up, the world will be stable?" Zhou Rui said
"What else? Rui'er, there are some things you won't understand at your age. No matter what the reason is, even if it's out of fear, it's a good thing for the people of the world."

"Do you remember what your uncle Fan said? Many things are not planned at the beginning, but they are gradually developed to this day. This time is the same as what he said."

"No matter what the Liu family wants, at least they can end this chaotic world and bring peace back to the world. This is a blessing for the world." Zhou Gaolang said

After hearing this, Zhou Rui agreed in his heart, but he didn't think that these were words his own father would say. It just sounded awkward when these words came from his father's mouth.

Fortunately, Zhou Gaolang didn't know what his son was thinking. If he knew, he would definitely scold his son, even though he didn't say that.

But what does it matter? The meaning is the same, right?
At the same time, on Luo Zishang's side, Liu Changfeng was not so polite. He told Ming Yi in a notifying tone, then turned around and left. He was completely different from before.

Although Ming Yi was very angry, he did not forget his master's instructions, so he endured it and bowed to Liu Changfeng.

Seeing this, Liu Changfeng nodded with satisfaction, then turned and left. Ming Yi, of course, also hurriedly packed up his things and left the capital early the next morning.

"Sir, the Liu family is too much. You don't know. Liu Changfeng is really, really, I don't know what to say." Ming Yi said, "Okay, don't be so angry. Many things are like this. As the saying goes, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Now they have won, so they can do this."

"Well, I am now the Minister of Rites. I must be present for things like the coronation ceremony. Let's go, pack up and set off." Luo Zishang said

"Sir, you really don't want to let them all go back? If they go back, if the Liu family does something, we won't have any room to resist." Ming Yi said.

"Okay, don't worry about it. We are not good enough. Do you think we can stop them if they really do something?"

"Just wait patiently and don't think too much. We are the heroes now. Even if they want to take action, it won't be at this time. It will be a matter for the future."

"So hurry up and get ready. We can't be late. If we are late, it will be disrespectful. Who knows what will happen then?" Luo Zishang said

After Ming Yi left, Luo Zishang's face turned gloomy. Although he sounded so relaxed just now, he was actually not willing at all.

After all, they had painstakingly planned for many years, but now they had to start from scratch. How could they accept this? But this was the fact, and he could only accept his fate.

After all, only if he admits it this time will he have a chance to make a comeback later. Otherwise, he will have no chance at all. How can he take revenge then?
Meanwhile, Liu Xingzhi was beginning to prepare for his coronation ceremony. After he ascended the throne this time, although he kindly spared the princess' life, the queen mother was not so lucky.

The reason why they kept the princess was naturally because of the Gu family. After all, whether it was out of helplessness or not, the Gu family had placed a heavy bet on their family.

Now that they had won, naturally they would be given some preferential treatment. Time passed slowly, Zhou Gaolang and Luo Zishang arrived in the capital one after another, and the coronation ceremony began.

Liu Xingzhi changed the country's name to Shu and the reign title to Xining, which was the first year of Xining. He then conferred titles on his ministers, and first Zhou Gaolang was promoted to the position of Minister of War. This was beyond everyone's imagination.

As a result, the news that Luo Zishang was later promoted to the Minister of Rites became irrelevant.

After that it was Liu Changfeng and the others' turn. Liu Changsheng was directly named the crown prince. It is worth mentioning that Liu Changfeng was directly named the King of Sichuan.

This title naturally caused an uproar in the court, because this title was extraordinary. Didn’t you see that the faces of the other princes changed?
As the protagonist, Liu Changfeng was actually also very surprised. Before this, he had thought that he would be crowned as king, but he never expected that the title would be this.

However, he also knew what his father meant. Although his title was very honorable, he would never have the chance to become the crown prince. It can be said that there is gain and loss.

Naturally, the one who understood the deep meaning here was Liu Changsheng, so at this time Liu Changsheng was still very happy in his heart, after all, compared with his three younger brothers.

This labor service was his biggest concern. Now that his father had taken care of it for him, how could he not be happy? As for his three younger brothers? He had never considered them as rivals.

The first morning court ended like this. It can be said that everyone was basically happy, even Liu Changfeng was the same, after all, his father was in the prime of his life.

If he was too high-profile at a time like this, he would definitely be targeted by the prince, but now, there is no need to worry about this, as for whether he really has ambitions for the throne.

He would have to wait until his father got old to know that. At least now, he didn't have the thought, nor did he dare to have it.

"Madam, oh no, from now on I may have to call you my beloved concubine." Liu Changfeng said with a smile

"Oh, husband, you always tease people. By the way, you were not here today, and Minister Luo sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that he wanted to see you." Yun'er said with a smile

"Hmm? Luo Zishang? Why would he want to see me? Okay, I get it, but today is such a happy day, let's not talk about business. By the way, where is Yuru?" Liu Changfeng said

"Husband, you want to do something bad again, right? Let me tell you, Sister Yuru is not feeling well today, so you can't do anything bad." Yun'er said with a smile.

"Huh? Madam, you dare to make fun of me? No, I need to be punished by the family rules." After Liu Changfeng finished speaking, he ignored his beloved wife's pleas for mercy and began to enforce the family rules.

Time soon came to the next morning, and Liu Changfeng got up reluctantly. From today on, he would have to attend the morning court, which was a torture for him.

But there was nothing he could do. After all, how many people in the world wanted to suffer this crime, but they didn't have the chance? So he just complained in his heart.

There was actually not much to say about this first formal morning court session after the founding of the country. It was nothing more than memorials submitted by the military governors of other states to express their submission.

Then there were some praises, and then some discussions about the disaster, and at this time, it was finally Liu Changfeng's turn.

He followed the crowd and came up with a lot of ideas, and the morning court passed slowly.

After the court was dismissed, Luo Zishang suddenly came over and said, "Your humble servant pays respect to His Royal Highness Prince Chuan."

"Okay, Minister Luo, we are old acquaintances. I have seen your post. I wonder if you have anything to say to me?" Liu Changfeng said directly

"Your Highness, this is not the place to talk. Could you please come to my house for a chat?" After hearing this, Luo Zishang naturally took the opportunity to make an invitation.

Liu Changfeng asked this because he had plans in this regard, so the two of them hit it off immediately and then went to Luo Zishang's house together.

"Minister Luo, can you speak now? What do you want?" Liu Changfeng said

"Your Majesty, I actually invited you here this time because I wanted to apologize to you. After all, I schemed against you for my own selfish reasons, and I am really terrified."

"So, I want to give you a gift, Your Majesty. I hope you will accept it." Luo Zishang said respectfully.
"Minister Luo, there was nothing wrong with what you did under the circumstances, so you don't need to apologize to the king, let alone make amends." Liu Changfeng said

"Your Majesty, thank you for your generosity, but if you don't accept it, I will not be able to rest easy." Luo Zishang continued

"Haha, Minister Luo, you and I have been talking for so long, what exactly are you going to give me? I haven't even seen this gift, how can I accept it?" Liu Changfeng said with a smile

(End of this chapter)