Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 2113

Within one day, the central palace had a master and the foundation of the country was established.

The historian quickly wrote down this double happiness in the "Xiliang Spring and Autumn Annals", "In the autumn of the first year of Chengyu, Emperor Yu appointed Beiyi Shi as empress and appointed his eldest son Cen Ce as crown prince. The double ceremony was held at the same time and the ceremony was completed."

As dusk fell, the last ray of sunlight swept across the golden roof of the Temple of Heaven.

The new queen's crown and pearls flickered in the setting sun, while in front of the window of the East Palace, the prince's seal reflected the rising crescent moon.

However, the fighting in the court never stops for a moment.

Although the wedding of the emperor and empress was a joyous occasion and the whole country celebrated, in fact, there were turbulent waves and endless debates before the empress was appointed.

The most acute problem was the obstruction from old ministers regarding the title of Empress "Yu Zheng" in Emperor Yu's edict.

The old ministers believed that the word "Yu" was a taboo for the emperor, and should be avoided, while "Zheng" was a taboo for the empress. The implication was that Shi Anxia was a princess married to the Northern Wing, and should not be given the word "Zheng".

Emperor Yu was strong, "I and the Empress both received the mandate of heaven, and we both wrote the word 'Yu'. This is not a taboo, but a sign of agreement."

And Yu Di's counterattack regarding the word "righteousness" also came quickly.

The first imperial decree issued by Shi Anxia after she entered the palace was to reduce the taxes on the twelve states that were included in her betrothal gift.

When the news reached the local areas, the people of the twelve states burned incense and prayed. Meanwhile, memorials from the Censorate flew onto the desk of the Yu Emperor like snowflakes.

Among them, the most outspoken was the Supervisory Censor Chen Yanzhi, who made a direct appeal in the palace, "The twelve states of the royal family are originally fertile lands, but now that they have been exempted from taxes for three years, I am afraid that this will open the door for the royal relatives to undermine the country."

Inside Qingyu Palace, the air suddenly became stagnant.

Emperor Yu angrily retorted, "Use your brain before submitting the memorial! The Queen's relatives are all in the North Wing. I'm afraid they will undermine the country! What are you trying to prevent?"

You guys are stupid, it's such a waste of my salary to give it to you!

The ministers then remembered. Oh, yes, the Empress really has no relatives in Xiliang. This is a bit difficult to handle... How can we impeach her according to ancestral rules?

Chen Yanzhi blushed.

Emperor Yu's eyes were as sharp as knives. "I think you, the Censorate, are too idle. How about this? Starting tomorrow, calculate for me how many cinnabar and ink ingots you have wasted on your empty talk and messy memorials over the years! How much salary have you received, and how much practical work have you done?"

The officials of the Imperial Emissary Office felt as if they had lost their parents.

Censor Zhong Su straightened his clothes and felt that even if he was beheaded by the emperor, he would still speak his mind and become a famous censor who would be remembered for all eternity. "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to make!"

Emperor Yu raised his eyes and saw that it was someone from the Censorate again. He couldn't help but rub his brows.

To be honest, he believed that because he had lived too long and experienced many ups and downs, his temperament had long been polished by time. But these censors always managed to accurately poke at his remaining anger at the most inopportune time.

"Speak." There was no emotion in Yu Di's voice, but his fingertips were already tapping out a dull rhythm on the armrests of the dragon throne.

Zhong Su trembled all over at the word "talk", and his gray beard trembled.

With trembling hands, he took out the "Tax Examination" and circled the old rules in red ink. "Your Majesty, these twelve states are prosperous. If you reduce or exempt taxes, the national treasury will be empty. Your Majesty has only been on the throne for a short time, and various forces are eyeing you covetously. Now is the time to stabilize the government with money." He swallowed, the bamboo slips in his hands clattering. "Military pay, river works, and the construction funds for the new palace..."

Emperor Yu nodded, "Finally, the Imperial Envoy Office has produced an official who has something to say."

Zhong Su was unexpectedly praised by the Feather Emperor, and his whole body trembled again. "I am a censor, so I should tell the truth. Since I eat the salary of the emperor, I must be loyal to the emperor and work hard until my death."

Just as the ministers exchanged glances, believing the Yu Emperor would finally accept the advice and overturn the Empress's decree, they heard the Yu Emperor suddenly change the subject. "Are you all aware that the Empress submitted a memorial this morning? She is willing to use her private property to cover the taxes paid by twelve prefectures for three years."

Full of uproar.