Thief Emperor

Chapter 663 King of Jiangdong
The first day of February.

There is only one day left until the Zhongshan Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony.

Although it hasn't officially started yet, the entire Jinling is already busy.

Because of this matter, Li Yun announced it to all quarters after the New Year, which was considered to be announcing it a month in advance. At this time, many people sent congratulatory invitations and gifts to congratulate Jiangdong on this prosperous event.

Of course, most of these people came from Li Yun’s rule, but there are some exceptions.

For example, General Xiao Xian, the governor of Fanyang, sent an envoy to congratulate Li Yun.

The Xiao family's envoy also brought some specialties from Fan Yang as congratulations.

In Qian Garden, Li Yun had the messenger settled, then looked at Du Qian who was sitting next to him, and said with a smile: "The Xiao family is really sensible."

Du Qian was in a very good mood at the moment, and he also said with a smile: "The Khitans may come back at any time. They know very well that the court can't help them, but the upper position can help them, so they are naturally sensible."

Li Yun did not respond, but asked: "Have you prepared all the relevant documents?"

"Everything is ready."

Du Qian said softly, "The notice of ascending the throne has been taken to all the states and counties under our jurisdiction in advance. They will be posted in all states and counties after noon tomorrow."

Li Yun nodded first, then said, "Be careful, someone may use this to cause unrest."

"I've already greeted everyone at the government offices."

Du Qian said softly, "Besides, he has made remarkable achievements in the past few years since he took office. The people have seen it all. Even if someone would jump out to cause trouble at this time, they would definitely be a minority."

"It won't cause any big trouble."

Li Yun thought about it and wanted to ask something else. Su Zhan outside walked in cautiously and said with his head down: "Sir, there is a man who claims to be an envoy from Qingzhou and comes to congratulate you."

"From Qingzhou?"

Li Yun and Du Qian exchanged a glance. Du Qian seemed to be thinking about something and said softly, "They just fought a battle not long ago and suffered a lot. Now they come to congratulate you on your promotion. Be careful of fraud."

Li Yun thought about it and said with a smile: "The so-called kingship is nothing more than people lifting each other up, or just entertaining themselves. If someone is willing to come, it is a good thing for us."

"Also, Zhou Chang should be in charge of things in Qingzhou now. I heard that Zhou Xu locked himself in a courtyard, and only a few dozen concubines were allowed to go in every day. He would not see anyone else."

"Even Zhou Chang can't see him easily."

Mr. Li smiled and said, "Qingzhou has changed its owner. Considering Zhou Chang's character, it's not too surprising that he sent someone to congratulate him."

"Please come in."

Soon, a young man was invited in. After seeing Li Yun, the young man bowed his head deeply and said, "I am Gongsun He, the envoy of Qingzhou, and I pay my respects to the King of Wu!"

Li Yun was startled at first, then he smiled and said, "Not yet the King of Wu, not yet the King of Wu."

He paused, looked at Gongsun He, and asked, "General Gongsun, is that you?"

The young man, who looked only about seventeen or eighteen years old, bowed his head deeply, his voice trembling a little: "It was my father..."

Li Yun frowned slightly.

Although everyone in Jinling was very busy during this period and the city was not well defended, it was still a little inappropriate that Jiusi was completely unaware of the entry of such an important figure.

He paused and asked, "So you are the son of General Gongsun. Why are you here..."

"I am here to present a gift to King Wu."

Gongsun He bowed his head deeply and said, "The young general said that I should visit my father in Jinling. After meeting my father, if I want to stay in Jinling, I can stay in Jinling."

Li Yun nodded silently.

Gongsun Hao had two sons and three daughters.

Now, Qingzhou is willing to let one of them come over, so that no matter what happens in the future, Gongsun Hao will not be without descendants.

Regardless of what kind of gift Qingzhou sent this time, Gongsun He himself is already a very good gift.

Li Yun thought for a moment and said, "General Gongsun has gone out with the army and is not in Jinling. I will write a letter to inform him of this matter. Master Gongsun will stay in Jinling for the time being."

"After he comes back and you and your son meet, I will consider how to arrange you."

Gongsun He bowed his head deeply in response.

Li Yun called Su Zhan and ordered, "Take this Gongsun Master away and settle him down."

Su Zhan nodded his head.

After the two of them left, Li Yun turned his head to look at Du Qian, frowned and said, "Jiu Si, there are still too few people."

Du Qian thought for a moment and said, "Sir, the Jiusi Yamen should not have too many people."

Li Yun hummed, and said softly: "Before I leave Jinling, I will reorganize the Nine Departments."

The reason why Jiusi was called this name was because Liu Bo, who was in charge of Jiusi, was the ninth in Li Yun's class. He couldn't think of a good name at the time, so he took this name. But now, Jiusi alone has thousands of people. The organization has really started to set up various departments. Although there are not as many as nine departments, there are at least four or five.

In the future, there may really be nine departments within the Nine Departments.

Li Yun has always been paying attention to this functional organization, especially on the battlefield. In the combat coordination between the two armies, the Ninth Department has made real contributions. But now it seems that the already huge Ninth Department needs Li Yun to reorganize it personally.

At least, the responsibility system must be implemented.

……

Li Yun was busy the whole day, and it was not until it was completely dark that he had time to find a room and sleep for two or three hours.

Before dawn, Li Yun was woken up from bed by Liu Su. Liu Su had already found clothes for Li Yun and whispered, "Husband, it's almost time."

"It's time to go to Zhongshan."

Although Li Yun liked to sleep, he was not in a bad mood when something happened. He sat up quickly, stretched out his hand to pinch Liu Su's cheek, and said with a smile: "Will you come with me?"

Liu Su blinked and asked, "I am just a concubine, can I go?"

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"Why not go?"

Mr. Li smiled and said, "I am a king, not a king of the court. In the future, sister Su, you will also be crowned as a princess."

King Li Yun is a little different from the king of the imperial court.

The king of the imperial court, whether he is a prince or a duke, has a wife who is called a princess, and other concubines can only be given the title of Madam at most.

But Li Yun’s wife, Xue Yun’er, is going to be crowned queen in Jiangdong!

His several concubines can be called princesses.

Although it's just a different name, people of this era attach great importance to names.

Liu Su took a deep breath and said softly, "Then I want to go and see my husband wearing the imperial robes."

Li Yun smiled and said, "I wore it a few days ago, and it was very bloated and inconvenient."

"If you keep wearing that thing, you'll be at a disadvantage in a fight with others."

Liu Su looked at Li Yun with a chastised look, then said softly, "Get up quickly, the carriage is waiting at the door. It will take some time to get from home to Zhongshan, so don't miss the important event."

Li Yun got up as he was told. When he was dressed and about to go out, he turned back and kissed Liu Su, then said with a smile, "Sister Su, don't go to bed too early tonight. I have a gift for you. Remember to look up at the sky."

Liu Su nodded gently: "I will remember it."

Li Yun opened the door and walked out. Xue Yun'er was already preparing in the front yard. When she saw Li Yun coming, she hurriedly approached and asked, "My husband is finally here. Does Yuan'er want to go with you today?"

Li Yun thought for a moment and said, "There shouldn't be any wind in the carriage, so let's take him over as well, and let our child see the people outside."

Xue Yun'er nodded and said softly, "Mr. Du is already urging us to come. My husband, please get in the car and rush over first. I will take my family and drive there slowly."

Li Yun nodded, and when he was about to get in the car, he turned around and whispered in Xue Yun'er's ear: "Madam, I have prepared fireworks for you tonight. Let's watch them together later."

"Fireworks?"

This thing was just made, and even Xue Yun'er had never seen it before. She was a little confused when she heard it. Li Yun strode into the carriage and said to her with a smile: "Madam will know tonight."

After that, he looked at Su Zhan who was driving and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."

Qianyuan's dark black carriage soon set out from Qianyuan and took Li Yun all the way to the foot of Zhongshan Mountain. When Li Yun got off the carriage, the sky had just completely brightened.

At this moment, on both sides of the Zhongshan Mountain Road, there was a guard every three steps, and all of them were soldiers from the Jinling Army. When these soldiers saw Li Yun, they all bowed their heads deeply and saluted: "Greetings, my Lord!"

"Greetings to the Supreme!"

For a moment, throughout the entire Zhongshan Mountain, the sound of these four words was as unison as thunder.

Li Yun was still wearing his casual clothes at this moment. He had not changed into his imperial robes, nor had he put on the nine-bead crown that represented the princes. He strode up the mountain path, pressed his hands to the crowd, and said with a smile: "After we finish today, we will have a three-day banquet. My brothers and I will have a good drink."

After saying that, he strode towards Zhongshan.

Soon, the place for offering sacrifices to the sky was right in front of them.

Li Yun looked up at the altar. At this point, even he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

After today, he will be considered to have taken the second place among the words emperor, general and minister.

Seeing Li Yun coming over, the Jiangdong officials who were busy here, without knowing who took the lead, all knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Yun.

"Greetings to the superior, greetings to the lord!"

"Greetings to the superior, greetings to the lord!"

(I need to write a document for offering sacrifice to the heavens. Is there any master who can write well? Please submit it! If not, I will write it myself...)
(End of this chapter)