The most romantic little emperor

Chapter 570: Conferring the title of Prince of Liang on Xiao Tianyang

As the morning light breaks, the capital city is shrouded in a solemn and mysterious golden glow.

Today is the grand court meeting that is held once every five days. At this moment, the Taiji Hall seems to exude an unusual atmosphere.

In the hall, the powerful cabinet chief Dong Sicheng, for the first time ever, took the initiative to greet the three military generals Li Zhen, Zhu Gui and Wang Jian, and the atmosphere among them was quite harmonious, which was surprising and confusing.

At this moment, the sound of light and steady footsteps broke this delicate balance. Qin Hao, dressed in a dragon robe, walked leisurely into this magnificent court.

There was a warm smile on his lips, like the warm spring sun, gently shining on the hearts of every minister.

All the civil and military officials in the court were secretly amazed when they saw this scene.

Your Majesty's joy today is rare. In addition, Dong Sicheng, the shrewd man, has also shown unprecedented friendliness. He had a very pleasant conversation with Li Zhen, Zhu Gui and Wang Jian.

The interweaving of the two created an indescribable subtle atmosphere in the court.

Everyone looked at each other, wondering in their hearts whether there was a deeper political situation hidden behind this, or whether it was a sign that the court was about to usher in a new atmosphere.

After some formalities between the emperor and his subjects, the atmosphere gradually became better.

Dong Sicheng slowly stepped out of the queue, bowed and said, "Your Majesty looks very happy and cheerful. I believe you have something good to tell me. Can you share it with us?"

Qin Hao smiled even more when he heard this. He raised his hand gently, signaling everyone to stay calm. Then, with a tone of solemnity and joy, he said, "Lord Dong is right. Today I will introduce you to a mysterious man, Gao Lishi, who is here to see the King of Xuanliang!"

As Gao Lishi's unique shrill voice echoed in the empty hall, an inexplicable sense of anticipation quietly spread among the ministers.

Among the several princes enfeoffed when Daxia was founded, there had never been a King of Liang.

They secretly wondered in their hearts, who exactly was this King Liang that His Majesty took him so seriously and personally introduced him at the court meeting?

When Xiao Tianyang's young and tall figure slowly stepped into the splendor of the Taiji Hall, the atmosphere in the hall quietly and subtly changed.

Among the civil and military officials in the court, many veteran officials had a strange light flashing in their eyes, which was a tacit understanding of the identity of the visitor.

The rest of the people had expressions of confusion and curiosity on their faces. They exchanged glances privately, secretly guessing the true identity of this young man.

The young and handsome Xiao Tianyang, as a subject, performed the ancient and solemn etiquette between the monarch and his subjects. He knelt on the ground with both knees and said in a clear and firm voice: "Your Majesty, I, Xiao Tianyang, pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"

When these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue. The faces of many ministers changed subtly in an instant. They were either shocked or sighed. They all understood tacitly the profound meaning of the words spoken by this seemingly young man.

Qin Hao waved his sleeves lightly, signaling Xiao Tianyang to stand up. He then swept his eyes gently over the ministers and spoke slowly: "My dear ministers, I believe that many of you have already guessed his true identity by now."

"Yes, he is a member of the royal family of the Daliang Dynasty and was once the son of Emperor Yang. However, the Xiao family has now surrendered to Daxia. I would like to confer him the title of King of Liang of the Daxia Dynasty. I wonder if you have any objections to my proposal?"

As soon as this statement was made, it immediately caused an uproar and many ministers opposed it.

Among them, Wei Zheng stood out and immediately advised: "Your Majesty, our Great Xia has been established for 27 years. The foundation of the country is stable because we follow the ancient teachings and do not dare to easily grant the opposite sex the title of king."

"I, an old minister, dare to make a suggestion. This move may violate the ancestral system and may not be good for the country. I hope Your Majesty will think carefully and not let the great achievements of the ages be tarnished."

Then, another minister stepped forward and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, the Xiao family had different intentions in the past, and the desire to restore the country has never diminished. They secretly made plans within the territory of Daxia with ill intentions. Although they have the intention to change their ways, how can they easily erase what they did in the past?"

"Now that Your Majesty wants to give him a high position and generous rewards, I am afraid that this will chill the hearts of all the loyal and good people in the court and make them think that Your Majesty has forgotten the troubles of the past. This is not the way to encourage loyalty and appease people's hearts."

When the ministers heard this, they all looked sideways, some nodded in agreement, and some looked thoughtful.

There was a lot of discussion in the court, and the atmosphere was subtle and tense.

Seeing this, Xiao Tianyang couldn't bear to see Qin Hao in such a dilemma, so he stepped forward and said earnestly: "Your Majesty's grace is so great that I, Xiao Tianyang, am deeply grateful. However, what you said is not without basis. I was..."

Qin Hao raised his hand slightly, interrupting Xiao Tianyang's unfinished words. He scanned the ministers with a sharp gaze, and said in a steady and powerful voice, "I know what you are worried about. You are just worried that if I enthrone Xiao Tianyang as king today, there might be resentment in the future, causing unrest in the court."

He paused for a moment, and his tone became deep and solemn: "But have you ever thought deeply about it? The return of the Xiao family has far-reaching significance for our Great Xia, and it is not just about the peace of one region. This is a historic moment in our Great Xia territory where the four seas are truly united and the people are united. It indicates that countless people will be free from war, live and work in peace, and share a peaceful and prosperous era."

"I have granted the Xiao family the title of king of a different surname, not for my own selfish reasons, but out of consideration for the common people of the world, and the far-reaching significance of this move in consolidating national peace and promoting national integration. However, what I have done has been questioned by you, which really chills my heart."

"Let me ask you, gentlemen present here, do you really place the well-being of millions of people at the expense of a title? Or do you still have the thoughts of the old disputes in your hearts, and want to make our Great Xia repeat the mistakes of war and bring disaster to the people again?"

After saying this, Qin Hao glanced at all the civil and military officials present with a sharp gaze.

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked and fell to their knees, their faces showing panic, and they shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please calm down. We dare not do this."

Dong Sicheng saw this, his eyes sparkled with wisdom, and he complimented him at the right time: "Your Majesty is wise and brave. You have made the Xiao family and the court reconcile, put an end to the continuous war in the country, and allowed the people to return to peace. This feat is truly a blessing for the country and the people."

"I, an old minister, believe that this not only marks the end of the old grievances between the two sides and the dawn of domestic peace, but also indicates that the road to the revival of Daxia has been paved. Recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun and reviving the country is just around the corner."

"Your Majesty's act of enthroning Xiao Tianyang as the King of Liang is like a spring breeze that brings rain. It not only demonstrates your majesty's magnanimity, but also inspires loyal and brave people. It is truly a policy that benefits the country and the people and is deeply popular among the people."