"How great this is! If I, your father, were to take this title, how could I face your mother?"
If you have any filial piety, then bestow upon me the title of Emperor Emeritus, making me the father of a great emperor for all time, instead of a mere founding emperor in name only.
This throne does not belong to me!
Lin Rusong never dared to hope for a successful rebellion. In fact, he used to be bullied by Li Anlan. Now, the establishment of the Great Liang Dynasty was entirely due to his son's efforts.
He didn't want to take credit for his son's achievements, nor did he want credit that wasn't rightfully his.
Moreover, how could his son's eternal fame be marred by even the slightest flaw left by him? He was not only a great emperor throughout history, but also the founding emperor who personally built the Great Liang Dynasty, the most powerful emperor in history.
It wouldn't be perfect if I were to take the title of the founding emperor.
Besides, his son commands an army of over a million. If he were to seize this honor, the Great Liang would likely be wiped out in no time. Although those people looked at him with respect, they were definitely also warning him.
"Alright, let Father be the father of the greatest emperor of all time!"
Hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time; the old man was indeed a man of principle.
After having someone arrange a seat for the old man next to the dragon throne, he walked straight to the throne amidst everyone's anticipation.
sit down!
Upon seeing this, everyone immediately knelt down and began to pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor.
"Long live the Emperor!"
Whether they were soldiers from Northern Liang or people from Xiliang, they all knelt on the ground, their eyes filled with piety.
After nearly a year of hard work, they have finally achieved their goal. Their young master is truly invincible!
Looking down from this vantage point, Lin Yi felt as if the entire All Under Heaven was at his feet. No wonder so many people wanted to sit in this position; it was truly not a place for just anyone.
The supreme ruler, the emperor!
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for conquering the capital of Great Ning with your martial prowess, seizing power in Great Ning, and receiving a super critical hit. You are rewarded with the capable minister Cao Cao, the Five Elite Generals, and 200,000 elite Cao Cao troops."
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully using martial arts to subdue Emperor Li Anlan of Great Ning, causing him to commit suicide by poison. The reward is the top-tier cunning strategist Sima Yi, and 100,000 elite troops!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for Win People Over with Virtue and successfully subduing many military generals. You are rewarded with 10,000 financial management talents!"
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Holy crap, even Cao Cao is here!
Upon seeing the reward in his mind, Lin Yi was dumbfounded. He had actually drawn a big shot! A big shot had arrived!
And the prize I won this time is so amazing, it completely stunned everyone.
To give this to nearly six top figures at once—that's an absolute steal!
Cao Cao goes without saying. Although he was a cunning and treacherous hero in a chaotic era, he was 100% loyal, making him a truly capable minister in times of peace.
He can create a Great Wei in Wei, so his abilities are undeniable. His strength is widely recognized and beyond question; he's a ruthless individual.
What's more, the fact that Five Elite Generals appeared together is absolutely explosive!
Although Zhang Liao appeared much earlier, Zhang He, Xu Huang, Yue Jin, Yu Jin were all generals of the Cao Wei dynasty.
Zhang He once fought Zhang Fei to a draw after fifty rounds, demonstrating his strength as a first-rate warrior, though not as formidable as top-tier figures like Guan Yu.
In addition, Xu Huang was also quite strong; he could fight Xu Chu for fifty rounds, demonstrating his formidable strength.
Yu Jin and Yue Jin combat, but their ability to command troops is definitely not low; they are certainly top-notch.
This was a huge windfall, giving them four generals, plus a commander-in-chief like Cao Cao, and 200,000 elite Cao Wei troops.
As for Li Anlan's death and the reward of Sima Yi, Lin Yi was somewhat amused and exasperated. It felt like the system was betraying Li Anlan, calling him a cunning old fox.
Lin Yi disliked Sima Yi somewhat, after all, the Sima Clan could be considered sinners of Huaxia, and now that they were in his hands, it was somewhat unsettling.
However, Sima Yi's strength is also top-notch. Let's send him to the Western Regions and let him wreak havoc on the Frostwest Empire.
As for the other rewards, they were all resource-related items, which Lin Yi didn't really care about. The only one he was interested in was the 10,000 financial management talents.
It just so happens that a major purge will be carried out after the establishment of the nation, and these people will be useful in the future. A comprehensive cleanup can be carried out at that time.
Looking at the eagerly awaiting officials below, Lin Yi smiled and said, "My esteemed ministers, please rise!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Everyone's faces were full of smiles; once the ceremony was completed, they felt as if everything was finally in place.
Lin Yi glanced at everyone. Now that the Great Liang Dynasty had been established, it was time to start rewarding those who had contributed. At the very least, a system needed to be established, otherwise everything would be in vain.
He pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, I have decided to adopt the Three Departments and Six Ministries System for the Great Liang Dynasty, with the Three Departments overseeing the Six Ministries to govern the All Under Heaven!"
The Three Departments and Six Ministries System?
Everyone was stunned. Not to mention Lin Rusong, even Guo Jia was completely baffled. What was the origin of this Three Departments and Six Ministries System? It sounded quite impressive.
"Your Majesty, what exactly is this Three Departments and Six Ministries System?" Lin Rusong asked with a worried expression.
Although his son is a genius, suddenly creating such a system might cause public outrage and resentment, which would be a real problem.
Conquering a country is easy, but governing it is difficult.
Lin Yi took out a stack of documents from his sleeve, handed them to everyone, and explained, " The Three Departments and Six Ministries System is a system in which the three highest decision-making units— the Department of State Affairs, the Central Secretariat, and the Chancellery —command the six ministries, including the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Personnel, respectively..."
This system was decided by Lin Yi after much deliberation.
As for what kind of social system to adopt, he hadn't thought about it. That kind of thing was unrealistic in ancient times. The Three Departments and Six Ministries System system, which had stood the test of time for hundreds of years, was more reliable.
Moreover, this Three Departments and Six Ministries System could limit the power of the prime minister and prevent the existence of a single dominant power.
As long as the emperor isn't an idiot, he can't be completely sidelined; he can hold out for at least several hundred years.
"This is the Three Departments and Six Ministries System! My son is indeed a genius, destined for greatness!" Lin Rusong's eyes shone with admiration. His son was truly amazing!
This measure directly limited the power of the prime minister and differentiated the power at all levels, making management easier and preventing them from colluding to cause trouble.
"Indeed excellent, my lord, that was a perfect move!" Xu You said awkwardly, his lips twitching.
Although he knew that his lord intended to limit the power of the prime minister, he couldn't very well say that his lord was shameless, so he decided to boast a little more to avoid getting beaten up.