On the wedding night, the substitute princess cured the war king's poison

"What are your crimes? Confess on your own. If you confess and be lenient, you will not be guilty as much as your family. If there is anyone who conceals it, I will destroy the three clans after I find out!"

"Someone, give them pen and paper!"

After the regent gave the solemn order, the government officials immediately prepared pens and paper for each official.

The officials at the scene were all trembling and forced themselves to write down their crimes.

Liu Qian finished writing the policy essay for the imperial examination thirty years ago, and then continued to write about his own crimes.

He has been an official for many years and has made no mistakes.

However, as long as the corruption is not excessive and the crimes are numerous, according to the laws of the Yan Kingdom, their crimes will not lead to death.

The regent's leniency for confession means: If it involves a serious crime, even if you are guilty of death, your family will not be implicated.

At the moment, no one dares to hide it.

The surrounding people cheered and applauded the regent's decisive attack, with thunderous applause.

"The regent is wise, the regent is a thousand years old!"

After Xiao Ding finished hearing Guo Yonghuai's case, he selected some serious cases of unjust, false and wrong cases among the people and tried them personally.

There were hundreds of descendants of the aristocratic families involved, including high-ranking officials and powerful people.

Within one day, all officials from the three divisions were dispatched to arrest and convict those involved in the case in Kyoto. The speed and efficiency were exemplary.

"From now on, you will need this kind of efficiency when trying cases. You can't shirk the blame or neglect. The imperial court didn't raise you to tease the people."

"Yes!"

All the officials who were present to hear the case obeyed orders respectfully.

In order to rectify the official administration and apply kindness and power at the same time, Xiao Ding announced in front of all the civil and military officials and the people of Kyoto:

"In March, the imperial court opened Enke. This imperial examination specifically selects industrial, commercial and agricultural professionals. Regardless of male or female, family background, or elders with skills can apply at the county government or state capital. Those who pass the examination will be awarded officials based on their talents."

As soon as this statement came out, the people were excited.

This kind of imperial examination means that not only scholars can apply, but other people also have the opportunity to become officials and realize the glory of their ancestors.

Moreover, women could also take part in the imperial examinations, which was a thunderbolt for the first time.

At dusk, the regent and the princess climbed onto the Luan Yu and entered the palace amid the singing of the people.

The children in Ning Luo's belly said happily.

"Daddy is so majestic!"

"Father and mother are loved by the people."

"Daddy and mother are so awesome!"

Ning Luo gently stroked his belly and taught the children: "A king must remember that if his imperial power is to be solid, he must win the support of the people. The royal family is a boat, and the people are water. Water can carry a boat but also capsize it."

Xiao Ding also added: "As a king, you serve the country and the people, and your virtues should set an example for the world and educate the people. Do you remember?"

The dolls responded seriously: "Dad, Mom, we remember."

However, as soon as they entered the palace, the children burst into joy.

Ask this and that.

"Dad, Mom, this palace is so big. There are jade and carved dragons everywhere. It's so beautiful. Is this our new home?"

"Dad, Mom, where do we live?"

"Dad, Mom, we are hungry and have to go to the imperial kitchen to find something to eat."

At the strong request of the three snackers, the regent and the princess went to the imperial dining room in person.

The royal chefs used their special skills to prepare thousands of delicacies for the palace.

The children wanted to taste everything and were so full of Ningluo.

Xiao Ding placed Ning Luo in a side hall of the royal study to rest, while he convened the cabinet ministers in front to discuss matters.

Because of the case of Guo Yonghuai, several ministers were implicated. Now there are only seven or eight ministers who can enter the imperial book to listen to orders, half of which are Xiao Ding's own confidants.

Prime Minister Cao begged: "Please regent to ascend the throne as soon as possible, Yan country cannot be without a king for a day."

Xiao Ding said: "I ordered the Ministry of Rites to arrange the enthronement ceremony tomorrow. Keep things simple and avoid extravagance and waste."

"Yes."

The emperor's dragon robe and the queen's clothes have been prepared by the clothes bureau in the palace, so it's not a big problem.

After returning from Qianshan, the courtiers were ready to welcome the regent to the throne and were fully prepared.

Xiao Ding had just finished discussing things with the officials when several concubines of the late emperor came to see him and asked for the title of dowager.

The late emperor Xiao Huaigang passed away. According to the rule of the monarch, the concubines who had no heirs were sent to the imperial mausoleum to guard the tomb. When they heard that the regent had entered the palace, they all came to ask for mercy.

These concubines are all women in their teens and twenties. How could they be willing to go to that kind of place and suffer.

If she has the title of concubine, she can stay in the palace to take care of her old age.