OBS Chapter 223 The court officials put pressure on the imperial heir.
Chapter 223 The court officials put pressure on the imperial heir.
A country cannot be without a ruler, nor can it be without a ruler.
Upon hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Xiao Ling paused for a moment.
However, he wasn't stupid, and after a short while, he understood what the other person meant.
Before Xiao Ling could even speak, countless officials and generals present knelt down.
"Your Majesty, Chief Minister Zhuge's words are indeed reasonable. I second that opinion!"
"The Great Xia Dynasty has become a holy dynasty, but His Majesty's harem is now completely empty. The matter of the crown prince cannot be neglected!"
"Your Majesty, please forgive my disrespectful words, but a country with a ruler and a crown prince can achieve long-term stability and prosperity for thousands of years!"
"Now that our Great Xia is strong and powerful, it is sweeping across the land with the might of the Holy Dynasty. I urge Your Majesty to give more consideration to the affairs of the harem in order to stabilize the foundation of our Great Xia."
Zhang Juzheng, Xun Yu, and others followed suit.
Good guy!
Looking at the kneeling officials and generals of the Great Xia Dynasty, it was clear that this group had something in mind and had planned it all along.
Now, taking advantage of the first morning court session after the Great Xia Dynasty was promoted to a Holy Dynasty, they began to "put pressure" on him.
However, upon reflection, he realized that since he ascended the throne of the Great Xia Dynasty, the entire Great Xia had been surrounded by powerful enemies, and he had no time to relax. He had not given much thought to matters of personal feelings.
"The ancient emperors of China in my past life had harems of three thousand beauties, but look at myself, the ruler of this holy dynasty..."
After thinking about it for a moment, Xiao Ling realized that he couldn't blame the officials of the Great Xia for suddenly "pressuring" him. After all, given the current situation, he really should consider this issue carefully.
With the Great Xia Dynasty being such a large operation, if I weren't personally overseeing it, probably no one else could handle the responsibility.
Even his own father, the emperor, and his three other brothers were the same.
Looking at the ministers and generals in the court, Xiao Ling said calmly, "What you say makes sense, my dear ministers. I will seriously consider this issue."
Those present were all capable and competent officials, and naturally they would not relax their vigilance just because of Xiao Ling's few words.
Zhang Juzheng immediately spoke up, "Your Majesty, I request that you grant me the imperial decree to select suitable women within the territory of our Great Xia Dynasty and send them to the Imperial Palace for Your Majesty's selection."
Xiao Ling: "..."
After Zhang Juzheng finished requesting the imperial decree, although the numerous court officials present did not say anything more, their expressions conveyed a similar meaning.
"Judging from your posture, if I don't agree today, I'm afraid you won't have any peace."
Xiao Ling felt somewhat helpless.
The ministers were also considering his interests and those of the entire Great Xia Dynasty.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Ling said calmly, "Now that the Great Xia Dynasty is generally stable, I intend to go to the countryside to understand the people's conditions."
"Your ministers are busy with your own affairs, so there is no need for you to worry too much about me. If you find someone you like, I will make a proper decision."
Xiao Ling naturally couldn't possibly listen to what the ministers and generals said.
"mock up!"
Xiao Ling thought to himself, "I am the dignified ruler of the Holy Dynasty, how can I allow you ministers to interfere?"
"His Majesty......"
Seeing that Xiao Ling had declined their opinions, many court officials still wanted to say something.
"Enough, I am a little tired. Let's end today's court session here."
Xiao Ling clearly had no intention of giving the officials any chance, and immediately ordered the court to adjourn.
Seeing this, the courtiers had no choice but to accept the situation.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
They all knelt down to see them off respectfully.
After Xiao Ling left, the officials gradually rose to their feet.
The military officers gradually withdrew, while the civil officials all looked helpless.
"It seems that persuading our Emperor is by no means an easy task."
Zhang Juzheng sighed with a hint of helplessness.
Zhuge Liang spoke up from the side, saying, "Your Majesty is the ruler of a dynasty, the head of a vast and holy dynasty. We, as your subjects, can only do our duty and offer some suggestions."
"His Majesty has previously made it clear that he is prepared to go to the common people of the Holy Dynasty to understand their conditions. This is also a way of showing his support for us."
To understand the people's conditions...
After Zhuge Liang said this, the officials of the Great Xia Dynasty present understood.
As his ministers petitioned for his permission, their emperor did not seem to have forgotten about this matter.
With His Majesty's abilities, even though the Holy Dynasty has a vast territory, it would be easy for him to see through every aspect of it. Why would he need to personally go down to the countryside to understand the people's conditions?
This matter of enriching the harem is clearly something His Majesty intends to do himself.
"Alright, we were only thinking of the Great Xia Dynasty. Now that His Majesty has taken action, let's disperse."
Zhuge Liang said with a smile.
The surrounding officials nodded in agreement and left the hall one by one.
Harem.
After returning from the imperial court, Xiao Ling casually found a quiet courtyard to sit down.
Before them lay a vast, man-made lake, thousands of feet wide, teeming with countless spirit fish swimming in schools.
Looking around, although there were countless guards and palace maids walking around, it still lacked the warm atmosphere of family.
The imperial palace of the Great Xia Dynasty was vast and boundless.
Although his parents and several elder brothers lived in the imperial palace, the Great Xia Imperial Palace was so vast that such a small number of people was nothing.
The ministers' words today are indeed for their own benefit.
While Xiao Ling was pondering this.
"This slave has met Your Majesty."
"I wonder what brings Your Majesty here to enjoy the scenery today..."
Hearing the sound, Xiao Ling's thoughts were pulled back.
Turning his head, he saw a beautiful figure standing in front of him.
The visitor was none other than Lin Rou'er.
Since Great Xia was promoted to an imperial dynasty, Lin Rou'er has been in charge of the affairs of the harem, while he has been busy dealing with various foreign affairs of Great Xia. They have indeed had much less time to contact each other.
At this moment, Lin Rou'er was dressed in a long blue robe, with a jade bead pendant draped over her hair. She was no longer the personal maidservant of the imperial harem, but a dignified and beautiful court lady with a strong presence.
Because of his own circumstances, he was also blessed by the Great Xia Dynasty's fortune and already possessed the strength of a Saint.
Xiao Ling smiled and reached out to pull her in front of him, and Lin Rou'er immediately sat down beside him.
Upon seeing this scene, the palace guards and maids around them wisely retreated from their positions, not daring to disturb them in the slightest.
"Your Majesty is usually busy with many affairs, or you are focused on cultivation. Why are you here today? Is something on your mind?"
Lin Rou'er gently massaged Xiao Ling's shoulders and subconsciously asked a question.
"Regarding matters concerning the imperial heir."
Xiao Ling said calmly, "Now that the Great Xia Dynasty is stable, my ministers want me to select women from among the common people to fill the harem."
Xiao Ling made no attempt to hide anything from Lin Rou'er.