Chapter 18: The King's Ceremony
At the grand court meeting, Qingji discussed state affairs with a group of ministers and officials, mainly discussing how to appease the people and deal with Helu.
This is because after Qingji entered the capital of Wu, each city in Wu could basically be conquered by issuing an order, without Qingji having to send out a single soldier to conquer!
For example, in the Wuyuan and Yuer areas in the south of the Wu State, no matter whether it was Qingji or Helu, whoever could get there first would own the place.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
Just then, a slightly magnetic voice sounded.
Qingji looked up and saw that the other person was a young man wearing a dark court robe and a ceremonial crown!
He was more than seven feet tall, slightly plump, with a ruddy complexion, and one could tell at a glance that he was of noble birth.
It is said that in the court of Wu State, there were many ministers and officials who were of aristocratic origin, and Qingji was no longer surprised!
"Who are you?"
"This... Your Majesty is really a noble man who forgets things easily. I am the junior minister Bo Yun."
The young man who called himself Bo-Hun couldn't help laughing.
When Qingji led his army into the palace, he personally knelt down to greet Qingji holding the seal of the King of Wu. Unexpectedly, the latter turned around and forgot about him!
Is it true that my appearance is so ordinary that it would be difficult to notice me in a crowd?
Bo Yan was very depressed, but he did not dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction on his face.
Bo-Han?
Qingji remembered it.
When he entered the palace, it was too dark and Qingji could not see Bo Yun's appearance clearly, so he could not remember it clearly!
But, how could Qingji not know about Bo Yan?
This was a treacherous minister of the Wu State in history. He was the treacherous villain who murdered Wu Zixu and destroyed the foundation of the Wu State!
You should know that Bo Yu was recommended to Helu by Wu Zixu. However, once he came to power, he forgot the favor of Wu Zixu and made many slanderous remarks in front of King Fuchai of Wu.
In the end, the famous minister Wu Zixu was forced to commit suicide and died unjustly!
It is worth mentioning that Wu Zixu's end was extremely miserable.
In history, Wu Zixu was given a sword by King Fuchai of Wu and committed suicide. Before his death, he left a will in anger, asking his family to dig out his eyes after his death and hang them on the east gate, so that Wu Zixu could watch the Yue army destroy the Wu Kingdom with his own eyes!
Fuchai was furious and wrapped Wu Zixu's body in 趙义皮 and threw it into the Qiantang River.
Later, the State of Wu was indeed destroyed by King Gou Jian of Yue. King Fuchai was ashamed to see Wu Zixu in the underworld, so he covered his eyes with a white cloth and then committed suicide with a sword!
The relationship between Bo Huan and Wu Zixu was truly a very complicated one.
In the early stage, the two were mentors and friends, a golden pair, and had a common ambition (to attack Chu and take revenge).
Later, the two became enemies because Wu Zixu was devoted to the country, while Bo Hun was selfish.
With such contradictory ideas, how can they not have conflicts?
However, Qingji did not deny that Bo Yan was indeed talented, otherwise he would not have been employed by the great rulers Helu and Fuchai and climbed all the way to the position of Prime Minister.
Bo Xun, with the surname Zi and clan Bo, was descended from Bo Zong, the son of Prince Ao of Jin State, and belonged to the royal family of Jin State.
It's a pity that Bo Zong at that time was a stubborn person and loyal to the country. He was dissatisfied with the power of the Xi family, who had great influence in the court and the country, and was framed to death by the three Xis.
Bo Zong's son Bozhouli fled to the State of Chu and served as an official of the State of Chu.
Bozhouli gave birth to Xi Wan, who inherited his father's career and became a senior official of Chu. Later, Xi Wan was attacked and killed by Zi Chang (Nang Wa), the prime minister of Chu. Bo Pi was forced to flee and serve in Wu!
"Bo Yan, what do you want to report?"
Qingji asked calmly.
He did not have a preconceived impression that Bo Yan was a treacherous minister who was only good at flattery!
At least, now Bo Yan is still a passionate young man carrying a deep blood feud.
Like Wu Zixu, he wanted revenge on the State of Chu!
Qingji could consider re-employing a person like Bo Yan.
"Your Majesty, I think that although Your Majesty has expelled Ji Guang and entered the capital of Wu, you have not yet performed the ceremony of crowning yourself as king, and have only the title of king in name only."
"The people of Wu know that Wu has a king, but the people of the world do not know. How can this be possible?"
Bo Yan said in a loud voice: "Therefore, I ask the king to choose an auspicious day to perform the crowning ceremony and publicize it to all the countries to correct its status!"
The coronation ceremony, the enthronement ceremony, and other celebrations are naturally to be held.
This is not only a ceremony, but also the time when Qingji truly sets things right!
This will show that there is only one King of Wu and one Prince of Wu in the world, and that is him, Qingji, not Ji Guang!
"good."
Qingji could not help but nod slightly and said, "I will schedule my coronation ceremony for two months in order to prepare for it and for the envoys from other countries to arrive in time to participate."
"As for choosing an auspicious day and organizing the coronation ceremony, I will leave it to Ji Zi!"
"Ji Zi? This... Your Majesty, during Ji Zi's mourning period, I'm afraid he won't be able to fully prepare for the ceremony of his coronation."
Bo Yan's face was full of hesitation.
Qingji knew exactly what he was thinking!
Qingji glanced at Bo-Hun meaningfully and said, "In that case, Bo-Hun, I will let you be my assistant to assist Ji Zi in preparing for the coronation ceremony."
"Your humble servant will obey the king's order!"
Bo Yan was overjoyed and immediately took the order.
He took the initiative to bring up this matter because he hoped to win Qingji's favor by handling the coronation ceremony efficiently and thoughtfully, and get the power he had always dreamed of!
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After the grand court meeting, Qingji changed into casual clothes and took an ox cart to Ji Zi's mansion.
Ox cart, like horse carriage, is a very commonly used means of transportation !
Moreover, compared with horse-drawn carriages, ox carts travel on a smoother and less bumpy road.
Many dignitaries in various countries used ox carts to travel.
This is because in countries like Wu, the local horse production is small, horses are expensive, and most of them are used as war horses!
As a result, ox carts naturally became an important means of transportation for people.
But, it is only limited to short-distance travel!
If you are in a hurry, a horse-drawn carriage is still an essential means of transportation.
Although Qingji is now the King of Wu, the ruler of a country, he still does not want his travel to be too ostentatious and attract attention.
Keeping a low profile will do more good for the current situation!
"We sell hoes, hoes, Duyun plows and other farm tools! Don't miss them if you pass by!"
"The shoes from Zheng are sold at a low price!"
"Fish for sale! All kinds of fresh big fish! Just caught this morning, still alive and kicking!"
"Come and have a look! Oranges, big, fresh and sweet oranges! If they're not sweet, I won't pay for them!"
When the ox cart passed a market, Qingji could not help but lift the curtain on the cart and look at the bustling scene outside.
In the huge market, people were coming and going, bustling with activity. This prosperous scene did not look like a city that had just experienced a great war yesterday!
But it makes sense.
This is because what was going on between Qingji and Helu was a civil war, a fight between internal members of the same family!
Once the two have decided the winner, the common people will naturally do what they are supposed to do without any delay.
In the streets and alleys, street vendors were shouting loudly and greeting passers-by.
Seeing this scene, Qingji couldn't help but feel relieved!
This war did not destroy the internal potential of Wu State. The people of Wu were still as vigorous and energetic as before.
