After entering the book, the young cannon fodder brought his short-lived mother to fly happily

The emperor and empress had a good talk with Meng Yu about this.

Meng Yu smiled. She was nineteen years old, which seemed like an old maid in that era.

But she is strong inside and doesn't care what others think.

"Father, Mother, it's not that I don't understand your painstaking efforts, but I feel that women in this world should not be confined to that small backyard. I long for more opportunities to see the world and do what I really want to do. Getting married is certainly a major event in life, but if you get married just for the sake of getting married, and spend your whole life with someone you don't know, then I would rather not have such a life."

"In other words, if you find someone you like, you will still get married?"

Meng Yu smiled: "Of course! So you don't have to worry about me."

It is not easy to find someone who suits your taste and is willing to be your consort.

But so what? The value of a woman is not only reflected in supporting her husband and raising children. In the past, she was just an ordinary woman and could do only so much.

It’s different now. She is the eldest princess of Da Shang and there are so many things she can do.

The emperor and empress were helpless, but looking at their daughter who was tall and graceful with a noble and majestic demeanor, they felt that no one in the world who was worthy of their daughter had been born yet!

In the 16th year of Yongping, Emperor Shenghe was 45 years old. With Meng Yu's medicine and food care, his hidden injuries over the years gradually disappeared, and he was healthy and energetic. But he didn't want to be emperor anymore.

At that time, the eldest son of the emperor was fifteen years old and the second son of the emperor was thirteen years old.

Regarding the issue of the crown prince, court officials expressed their own opinions.

Some say that the eldest prince Jing Xinnan has a generous personality and acts prudently, and should be the crown prince.

There are also those who say that although the second prince Jing Xihe is young, he is extremely intelligent, talented, and has the potential to be an emperor.

There were endless debates about this issue every day in the court. The ministers were divided into two factions, arguing fiercely and refusing to give in to each other.

Emperor Shenghe secretly observed his two sons. What the ministers said was right, Xinnan was steady and Xihe was intelligent. They have now started to perform their duties, and although their actions are not meticulous enough, their general direction is quite good.

Emperor Shenghe simply summoned his two sons separately. In the Dragon Palace, he got straight to the point: "I want to abdicate. Who do you think is more suitable for the position of crown prince?"

Jing Xinnan was tall and straight, like a pine tree, standing there steadily, with a distinguished demeanor, steady and upright, wise and sensitive. He didn't think twice and said directly: "My sister!"

Emperor Sheng He was surprised: "Have you ever thought about the fact that you are the eldest son of the emperor? At least half of the court officials would think that you are more suitable? The royal family even thinks that you are the most qualified!"

Jing Xinnan bowed slightly, with a gentle but firm smile on his face, and said slowly: "Father, I know that I am the eldest son of the emperor, and I am valued by many court officials. But what they value is only my identity as the eldest son of the emperor!"

He fixed his eyes and said sternly, "But I think that the position of crown prince is not just based on status and recommendation by court officials. Sister is extremely talented and has profound attainments in both civil and military strategies. Sister cares about her country and the people of the world, and she handles all matters in the court in an orderly manner. More importantly, sister has a farsighted vision that others cannot match, and can see through many pros and cons. If such a person can ascend to the throne, she will surely lead our Great Shang to a more prosperous path."

"Won't you feel dissatisfied?"

"Why should I not accept it? My elder sister taught me a lot. She is my teacher, my relative, and someone I admire. The deposed emperor was incompetent but held a high position, loyal ministers were wronged, the people suffered from disasters, and wars were frequent. And our grandmother was obviously talented and virtuous, but she ended up dying unjustly. If it was the royal grandmother who succeeded to the throne, why would the Shang Kingdom have to fight for ten years? If we had rested and recuperated during these ten years, how many times could the Shang Kingdom have been stronger?"

He raised his eyes, his gaze earnest, "Father, if my sister were still in power, our Shang Kingdom would be able to prosper for at least another two hundred years!"

Jing Xihe was only thirteen years old, and he looked very likable and clever. He had the unique spirit of a teenager, a smile on his face, clear eyes, and his eyes were very smart when they moved. He blurted out: "Big sister!"

"Won't you feel dissatisfied?"

Jing Xihe was extremely surprised: "Establishing a crown prince, establishing a legitimate heir, establishing the eldest son, establishing the virtuous and establishing the capable, which one does my sister not have? You want to abdicate, which means you want to travel around the world. Then you will know how prestigious my sister is in the court and in the opposition! How can I compare with her?"

"Why don't you miss your brother?"

Jing Xihe paused and said, "Big brother is very good, but compared to big sister, he is still a lot behind."

He raised his eyes, his gaze earnest: "Could it be that Father is like the last emperor, thinking that a rotten son is better than an excellent daughter, and would rather appoint a useless person than a virtuous one?"

Emperor Sheng He laughed and scolded: "Are you saying that you and your elder brother are trash?"

"Compared with my elder brother and elder sister, am I not just a small waste?" Jing Xihe said carelessly, "Father, listen to me, make my elder sister the emperor. As long as she wants, the Shang Kingdom will unify the world in no time! By then, I will help my sister to fight north and south and sweep away everything!"

Emperor Shenghe thought for a moment, and summoned the second princess, Jing Ruoqing, and asked, "Who do you think is more suitable to be the crown prince, your eldest brother or your second brother?"

Although Jing Ruoqing was only thirteen, she was already a graceful young lady. She pursed her lips and thought for a while before speaking: "Father, in my opinion, my eldest brother is calm and steady, and acts in a comprehensive manner, like a gentleman. My second brother is smart and intelligent, and has a quick mind. They each have their own outstanding qualities. But when it comes to who is more suitable for the position of crown prince, I think neither of them can compare to my eldest sister."

Emperor Sheng He asked meaningfully, "Then what do you think you can do for your elder sister if she really becomes the crown prince?"

Jing Ruoqing's eyes lit up, and a determined look emerged on her face. She said, "Father, although I am not talented, I am willing to assist you with all my strength, just like my elder and second brothers. I can help you keep an eye on the palace affairs and take care of the harem affairs, so that you don't have to worry about anything. At the same time, I will also have more contact with women in the folk, understand their difficulties, and pass on the voices of the people to you, so that the policies you formulate can be more in line with the wishes of the people! I can take over the women's schools in the world and implement your policies throughout the world..."

Listening to her talking with light in her eyes, Sheng Hedi smiled.

When these children spoke, the light in their eyes was blinding. They had faith in their hearts, role models in their eyes, the motivation to move forward, and the goals in their actions.

After returning to Fengyi Palace, Zhao Susu came over to help him undress. Over the years, Emperor Shenghe had slept in Fengyi Palace, and the two of them lived a natural and comfortable life like any ordinary couple in the world.

Seeing Emperor Sheng He's brows relaxed and his face full of smiles, she also smiled: "What's the result?"

Emperor Sheng He was in a very good mood and said with a smile: "I like it very much!"

"You forgot to call yourself "I" again!"

Emperor Sheng He held her hand tightly and said, "In front of you, there is no "I", only me! "I" is a name given to others. We have agreed that in this palace, we are just an ordinary couple!"

Poor him, the emperor of a country often has to stay alone in an empty room.

The last time the Queen went to Jizhou, she was gone for four months and has only been back for a short time.

Who understands the pain of separation?

Therefore, he had to quickly throw away this hot potato of the throne, and he wanted to travel around the world with his pearl.

On the second morning, Emperor Shenghe issued an imperial edict:

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: I have received the Mandate of Heaven, and have inherited the throne. I have inherited the great foundation laid by my ancestors, and have been blessed by the universe. I have ruled over the Shang Dynasty for more than ten years. I have been careful to protect the business, and I have been concerned about the people. I have always thought about the foundation of the country's eternal stability and the continuation of the country, and I have always thought about the welfare of the people and the great aspiration of peace and prosperity. I have worked day and night, tossed and turned, and exhausted all my energy to seek prosperity for the country and peace for the world.

I am fortunate to have several sons and daughters, all of whom are talented and virtuous, and are truly a blessing to the royal family and the country. However, looking around the world and seeing the current situation, I see that my eldest daughter, Jing Ruoyu, is gifted and talented, and has both talent and virtue. She is the best in the world. She has a sense of family and country, and cares about the people. She always thinks about the world and treats all people as her own. She is calm and thoughtful, has the talent to rule the world, and the wisdom to stabilize the country. She is capable of great responsibilities and can be a role model.

Today, our Great Shang is peaceful and prosperous. I, in the spirit of justice, have decided to make the eldest princess Jing Ruoyu the crown princess. I feel that I am getting old and my energy is not as good as before. I will choose an auspicious day to perform the ceremony of abdication and hand over the sacred artifacts of the Great Shang to the crown princess Jing Ruoyu, so that she can inherit the throne and rule the world. All the people in the land will look up to her power and virtue, and all the people will obey her orders. I decree this!"

The court is quiet!

Meng Yu was stunned!

No, no one informed her. Wasn’t there any need to discuss it?

Besides, what do you mean by old? What's so great about forty-five? And he's no longer as energetic as he used to be. Others may not know this, but she must know that her father is strong enough to kill a tiger.

Just issue an imperial decree. This is a notification, not a discussion!

It's over, she was tricked!

She had wasted so much energy, quickly pulling Jing Xinnan, Jing Xi and the two boys together, and teaching them so much, why did the emperor suddenly attack?

The court officials were still in a state of shock, but Jing Xinnan and Jing Xihe had already stepped out and shouted, "Father is wise, and the eldest sister is a natural prodigy with extraordinary talent, both virtuous and talented, and has the demeanor of a great ruler. It is a blessing for the country and the hope of the nation to become the crown princess! We will definitely follow the eldest sister's lead and assist her wholeheartedly, so that the reputation of Dashang will spread far and wide, and the people can live and work in peace and enjoy the blessings of a peaceful and prosperous era forever."

As they talked, they winked at Meng Yu and smiled so hard that their mouths almost reached their ears.

Looking at the two boys, it was clear that they were just like their father. They must have known it earlier, but didn't tell me. Now, it was too late to run.

These two guys saw how hard their father worked as an emperor, so they just put the blame on her?

Jing Xinnan and Jing Xihe's shouts seemed to immediately wake up the court officials who were still in a daze.

Everyone was stunned at first, then came to their senses, and then, voices of agreement rose one after another, for a moment, "The eldest princess is a genius, both virtuous and talented, and is worthy of the great responsibility!"

"Congratulations to your majesty on establishing a crown princess. This is a blessing for the Shang Dynasty!" Such words echoed in the court.

Jing Ruoqing also stepped out of the line, bowed and said, "Father's move is in accordance with the will of heaven and in line with the will of the people. The eldest princess is very talented and virtuous, and will surely make our Great Shang more prosperous. I am also willing to assist the eldest princess wholeheartedly and contribute my humble efforts to the Great Shang Dynasty."

"I am very pleased that you, my dear ministers, are so sensible. Now that I have decided to abdicate the throne to the Crown Princess, all matters must be prepared as soon as possible. The Ministry of Rites must immediately prepare for the abdication ceremony and the Crown Princess's coronation ceremony, and must not slack off in the slightest; the Ministry of Revenue must allocate the necessary money and materials to ensure that everything goes smoothly; the Ministry of Personnel must work with the Ministry of Rites to arrange the duties of officials from all parties in the ceremony, and ensure that everything is in order."

"According to the order!"

On August 15, the 19th year of Shenghe, the emperor abdicated in favor of the crown princess.

The second female emperor in the history of the Shang Dynasty, she ascended the throne and was known as Emperor Yuanjia.

"The Great History of Shang Dynasty: Chronicle of Emperor Yuanjia":

When the emperor first ascended the throne, he was determined to govern the country and made it his top priority to rectify the government. In light of the malpractices of the previous dynasties, he only employed the virtuous, regardless of family background or gender, and promoted and employed those who were both virtuous and talented.

The emperor always had a heart of caring for the people. He often traveled incognito, visited all directions, observed the sufferings of the people, and felt the difficulties of farming. He also heard that the children of poor families in remote areas were often troubled by food and gave up studying, so he ordered the establishment of official schools, recruited old scholars, and taught them. He also issued an edict saying: "Both men and women can go to school to learn, so as to enlighten the people and cultivate talents." Since then, the sound of music and singing filled the ears of the Shang Dynasty, and talented people emerged one after another, laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of the country.

At that time, the borders were repeatedly invaded by barbarians, wars were raging, and the people were displaced and suffering. The emperor selected loyal and brave generals to guard the borders, ordered the repair of fortifications, and trained the soldiers to prepare for battle. However, the emperor also knew the importance of respecting distant countries, so he sent capable ministers as envoys to make peace with the neighbors, explain the benefits and disadvantages, and improve diplomatic relations. If anyone invaded our territory, the emperor would resolutely lead the army in person. Although she was a woman, she was decisive in the battle and commanded the troops with confidence, which greatly boosted the morale of the people. Wherever the king's army pointed, the barbarians were defeated, the border troubles were settled, and the four barbarians were frightened.

As for the culture and governance, the emperor also devoted himself to it. He ordered the counties to establish academies, recruited famous teachers, taught students, and promoted the prosperity of the Shang culture. Neighboring countries all admired and followed him.

The emperor also attached great importance to the status of women, and he used himself as an example, advocating that women break away from the confinement of the boudoir and get involved in worldly affairs. In the court, there were more and more female officials, who were divided into departments to manage affairs and assist the government, with outstanding achievements; women in the folk, some engaged in business, some practiced medicine, each showing their strengths and showing the brilliance of women.

During the emperor's reign, the power of the Shang Dynasty grew day by day, its granaries were full and the treasury was overflowing, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, the world was peaceful and the rivers and seas were calm, which was known in history as the "Yuanjia Period of Prosperity."

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