The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 827: Prosperity
Chapter 827: Prosperous Mountains and Rivers
After the Yan army entered the city, the second prince Murong Ping, following Murong Yan’s instructions, ordered the Yan army not to burn, kill or loot the people, and promulgated the new policy of the Yan State in Changcheng.
The common people thanked the emperor for his grace and stayed in Changcheng… The royal relatives of Wei who were reluctant to leave the old capital of Wei were filled with indignation and wanted to argue with Murong Ping. They planned to use the support of their old Wei clans to threaten Murong Ping, but they did not even see Murong Ping.
The implementation of all new policies will harm the interests of the old aristocracy. In the beginning… it was precisely because of this that the State of Yan was despised by the nobles of other countries after Queen Ji implemented her new policies.
The rulers of other countries saw that Yan State was becoming increasingly powerful due to Queen Ji’s new policies… and even dominated the world and looked down upon other countries. However, they were unable to follow the example of Yan State. This was because the people in power in other countries did not have the courage like Queen Ji, nor did they dare to risk their lives to compete with the aristocratic families.
The power of the aristocratic families was deeply rooted in the court, and the imperial power would be overthrown if one was not careful. There were precedents of this in various countries. Therefore, since ancient times, all countries that wanted to reform and become stronger had to do so slowly, which seemed weak and lacked stamina. Most of the time, they ended in failure due to the pressure from the aristocratic families. Moreover, most of the powerful ministers and pioneers who instigated reforms in various countries ended up in a miserable way.
The reason why Queen Ji’s reforms were successful was because of the favorable environment, time, place and people.
But if other countries want to follow suit, it will be difficult to shake the old rule in the slightest if the current monarch does not have the determination to go all out and the courage to remain fearless even when the imperial power is overthrown.
On the 24th of the same month, the second prince Murong Ping finished tidying up the Wei imperial palace and led his troops to welcome Yan Emperor Murong Yu into the city outside the Changcheng Gate.
The Emperor of Yan stepped into Changcheng, the capital of Wei State. This represented that Yan State, once despised by other nations, had become one of the powerful nations, and announced to other nations that Yan State had trampled the once powerful Wei State under its feet.
This also made Jin and Xiliang begin to fear Yan again.
If one grows stronger while the other grows weaker, and Yan becomes stronger, one of the other countries will inevitably decline.
Xiliang, which once annexed smaller countries and gradually became a powerful country, lost 100,000 elite soldiers in a battle with the southern border of Jin State. Then there was the Yunjing Rebellion, and its national strength declined and its military strength was scarce. Even if the Xiliang Empress who has ascended the throne now is a wise ruler and even if she has all the means, it will take time to revitalize Xiliang.
First, Dayan was about to destroy Wei, and then Jin was swallowing Daliang. This made Xiliang feel like a thorn in its side, and it wanted to form an alliance with Rongdi and Jin to fight against Yan.
Half an hour before Xiao Rongyan entered Changcheng, he received news that the Queen of Xiliang had sent an envoy to Rongdi to form an alliance with them.
However, the Queen of Xiliang would not have expected that the State of Yan had signed an alliance with Rongdi and would not attack Xiliang within three years. Instead, Rongdi and the State of Jin… were ready to make a move and intended to destroy Xiliang.
Emperor Murong Yu of Yan, dressed in his best today, was supported by Feng Yao as he slowly walked out of the big tent. Seeing Xiao Rongyan standing under the black bird and blue bird flag, lighting the secret report and throwing it into the pool, he stood with his hands behind his back… showing the demeanor of a king.
Murong Yu’s pale and bloodless lips were slightly raised, and there was a gentle smile between his brows.
In fact, Murong Yu has been bedridden for more than half a month, but this time… As the Emperor of Yan, Murong Yu needs to enter the capital of Wei under the witness of the people. Stepping into the imperial city has a different meaning.
He had to tell the other nations that Wei State…was already under the feet of his Yan State.
He had to tell the subjects of Wei that the master of heaven and earth had changed, and now he, Murong Yu, was their master, their heaven!
He told the people and nobles of Wei that from now on the imperial palace in Changcheng, the capital of Wei, would become his temporary palace, and that he would govern the new land of Yan with the strategies of Yan.
Therefore, even though Murong Yu could no longer hold on, he still stood up with the help of Feng Yao’s hand, wearing an extremely heavy jade crown with twelve tassels on his head, an extremely grand and intricately crafted imperial costume, and an imperial sword on his waist.
With every step he took, Murong Yu couldn’t help but gasp for breath. Just by moving from the bed to the door, Murong Yu’s forehead was already covered with sweat.
He pretended to be calm and called out, “A Yan…”
Xiao Rongyan turned around and saw that his brother, who usually had difficulty sitting up, was wearing a very heavy formal dress and crown…
The dazzling golden morning sun reflected on Murong Yu’s beautiful facial features, as if adding a layer of warmth to Murong Yu’s pale and transparent skin, making Murong Yu’s complexion and mental state look much better than yesterday.
“Brother…” Xiao Rongyan walked towards Murong Yu, and hurriedly supported Murong Yu’s other side. He looked at Murong Yu carefully with a smile on his face, “Brother looks better today than yesterday.”
Murong Yu didn’t want to make his brother worry, so he lowered his eyes, squeezed his brother’s hand, and said with a smile: “Yes, I’m going to the Wei capital today, I’m in a good mood… I feel more refreshed.”
Xiao Rongyan finally smiled. He held his brother’s hand tightly and said, “Brother will get better and better! Yan State will also get better and better!”
Murong Yu said: “Let’s go! Get ready to enter the city…”
Feng Yao summoned four chariots, got on one first and offered his hand to help Murong Yu get on.
Originally, Xiao Rongyan’s idea was to let Murong Yu enter the city in a carriage, but Murong Yu felt that since they wanted to enhance the prestige of Yan State and let the former people and nobles of Wei State know that now they have a new master, they should enter the city in a chariot to let them all see clearly who their master is.
Xiao Rongyan also understood that Murong Yu did this to intimidate those old aristocratic families who intended to negotiate conditions, so he had to give in.
Murong Yu was dragged from the front and supported from the back onto the chariot, panting heavily, with his hands resting on the bronze armrests. Feng Yao hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Murong Yu’s face, choking with sobs, “Master, why don’t you just take the carriage!”
Xiao Rongyan stood beside the chariot, looking up at his brother who was holding on, feeling indescribable emotions in his heart.
Murong Yu waved his hand to signal Feng Yao not to wipe his sweat, and looked at Xiao Rongyan who was full of worry and smiled at him: “A Yan… come up!”
Feng Yao hurriedly got off the chariot upon hearing this and respectfully invited Xiao Rongyan to get on. He nodded, held up the hem of his long gown and got on the chariot. He supported Murong Yu and asked in a low voice, “Brother, do you have anything to tell me?”
Murong Yu smiled, raised his hand and grasped Xiao Rongyan’s hand, squeezing it vigorously. Under the golden light, his eyes were full of soft light, and he said firmly: “You and I, brothers, will ride into the city together.”
Xiao Rongyan frowned slightly: “Brother, Xiao Rongyan… has met all the nobles of Wei State!”
“Yesterday I received news that Xie Xun has arrived in Weishu City. The destruction of Wei is imminent. It is time to return your name to you.” Murong Yu wanted to hand over the Yan State, which was still struggling to move forward, to his younger brother Murong Yan, “At this time, brother needs you to stand by his side!”
Because he knew his brother’s ambitions, and knew his brother’s abilities even more. With him… he could lead the State of Yan to unify, with him… he could create a prosperous country.
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