"Your Majesty, the late emperor ruled the realm for twenty years. He conquered the six borders, quelled disorder, lived simply, cultivated enlightened governance, diligently loved the people, and toiled from dawn till dusk. In this subject's view, we should follow the ancestral family laws, bestow an exalted temple name, and lay him to rest in the dragon's lair. This is the most urgent matter at present!"
Zhao Xu rose to his feet and spoke to Su Ziji, his clear voice ringing through the hall.
"What the Chief Minister said is most correct. On this first court session, there are three matters to address."
"First, the late emperor laid the foundations of our dynasty. This was truly crucial. His merits were lofty and his virtue profound, rivaling the Founding Ancestor himself. Therefore, his posthumous title and temple name must be made grand and weighty. This is the first major matter."
With Politics at level eighteen and the Four Books and Five Classics also at level eighteen, Su Ziji naturally understood this with perfect clarity.
As the successor, he first had to honor the late emperor. It had nothing to do with who had killed the emperor; this was the continuation of legitimate succession.
If there were flaws in the legitimacy, disaster would naturally follow.
Even if Su Ziji had slain the emperor, he still needed to maintain a respectful attitude and perform solemn, exalted rites.
He had not the slightest intention of disparaging the emperor.
"The late emperor laid the foundations of our dynasty. This was truly crucial. His merits were lofty and his virtue profound, rivaling the Founding Ancestor himself." Hearing these words and seeing his expression, Zhao Xu's heart immediately settled. Indeed, waves churned in his chest.
The late emperor had died an unclear and inexplicable death, so rumors