The emperor was not only physically weak, but also unable to see. This was now known to everyone and there was no need to conceal it. After the captive offering ceremony, the princess helped him go. It was naturally inconvenient for him to show up at a place like the Zhenguo Tower. However, out of gratitude for the long-term friendship between the monarch and his subjects, after the ceremony, he still accepted the request and selected some elderly and virtuous people from among the many officials of the Yi king, the old ministers of the court, the provincial governors and the famous scholars of the time who were eager to have an audience with him. He granted them the honor of meeting him, and the monarch and his subjects talked and congratulated him together.
Although the Crown Prince was young and intelligent, elegant and amiable, and appeared in an important occasion for the first time today, his performance was remarkable. However, he was still a teenager, and had no experience in the past, so how could he compare with the emperor's prestige? The emperor had been in power for 20 years, and finally there was such an occasion to boast of his achievements that could rival the grand occasion of the Yong'an Palace in the past. He must have been waiting for this for many years, but in the end, he was unable to attend in person. How could this not make people sigh
When meeting his subjects, the emperor showed a relaxed attitude that he had never shown before, chatting and laughing, recalling the years they had worked together. When he left, many people were moved, some even burst into tears, and repeatedly begged the emperor to take care of his health for the benefit of the people.
When everyone left, it was already dark. Finally, the emperor summoned two people alone. One was Zheng Song, and the other was Yuan Zhi.
Today, the imperial court bestowed titles on many people, including those who had direct links to the war and were conferred titles in the Zhenguo Tower, and others, such as Zheng Song and Cui Daosi, who had not yet returned to Beijing due to injuries. Yuan Zhi was also among them.
The emperor had just finished meeting Zheng Song. When the old censor came out, he held his sleeves tightly, with tears still in his eyes.
Yuan Zhide was appointed the governor of Qinzhou and would leave the capital for his post on a chosen day.
Although the place is far away from the Central Plains and is located in a remote and desolate area, it spans across the Qin and Cheng states and has always been an important animal husbandry area for the country, raising war horses for the imperial court.
With his status, this place was the best destination for him. He knelt in front of the emperor, and he didn't know what the emperor said to him. He didn't get up for a long time, but kept kowtowing. The emperor half-sat, half-lying, closed his eyes, and waved his hands. He wiped his tears, kowtowing again, and then stood up gently, walked out, and bowed deeply to Zhao Zhongfang with a respectful look.
"You will be shouldering an important responsibility from now on. When you go, remember His Majesty's words, be loyal to him till death, be diligent and resolute, and protect the foundation of the clan!"
The old palace supervisor no longer looked old, but now had sharp eyes and an unusually solemn expression.
"Son, remember this in your heart! If you are lucky enough to have children in the future, you must pass this oath down from generation to generation and never forget it. If you break the oath today, you will fall into the Avici Hell forever and will never be reborn!" Yuan Zhi responded word by word.
At this time, the sound of palace leaks was heard.
The old palace supervisor listened attentively and said, "The princess and her husband should have arrived. You should bow once more, and then you can go."
"yes."
Yuan Zhi didn't wait for anyone to show up. He lifted up his robe and knelt down on his knees.
Xuyu and Pei Xiaoyuan carried Xiaohuer into Ziyun Palace and saw this scene. When they got closer, they couldn't help but stop.
Yuan Zhi said: "I will go to Qinzhou by order of your majesty to continue to serve the court. I will never forget your kindness and remember your majesty's words. I will not neglect my duties. In the future, I wish the princess and her husband a long life together, and may your offspring be numerous and prosperous. I also wish you a long life without worries and disasters!"
After that, he kowtowed solemnly and paid great respects.