Lin Yu's life of traveling through time

Chapter 163: Survival in the Ancient World (End)

Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Lin Yu and his men took over such a large territory at once, which really kept the people in the court busy for a while. Even now, there are still many problems, which made Lin Yu start to seek talents again.

After the imperial examination system was revised and amended again and again, Lin Yu finally ordered people to implement the selection of talents in all aspects after the Han Dynasty was generally stable.

Lu Chengjin lived in seclusion in the capital, reflecting on the past every day, and actually wrote down many of his thoughts and insights on governing the country.

Lin Yu was so busy that he got up earlier than the chickens and went to bed later than the dogs. In addition to entrusting the education of the two children to the great scholar, he thought that when Lu Chengjin was not crazy, he was also an emperor who worked hard to govern the country. Sooner or later, the world would be handed over to the children, so he simply pulled Lu Chengjin out to teach the two children how to be a king.

As for who will be the emperor, it depends on which of the two children is willing to take over. As for some people saying that it is against the rules for a woman to be the emperor, you have to look at the fact that there are many women in the court now. Few idiots want to be outdone one day. Now they are all working hard to compete internally.

Looking at the officials in the court who were full of energy, Lin Yu wanted to say: I want to rest. I want to lie down...

But every time Lin Yu had this idea, the officials under him would come with memorials and ask the emperor to continue working without stopping at all.

Lin Yu continued to do this for another ten years, until all the other small countries surrendered. For a time, the Han Dynasty achieved comprehensive unification and the people lived a stable life. Lin Yu directly wrote an edict and secretly asked the Ministry of Rites to take charge of the arrangements for the crown prince to ascend the throne.

That’s right, it’s the prince. These two children are developing and growing in completely different directions.

Lin Jingxi had always looked like a handsome young man, but now he was even more treacherous. He was so adept at navigating the political arena that even Lin Yu couldn't compare to him. Fortunately, he had inherited Lin Yu's philosophy and fully agreed with his policies. He could also apply them to other situations, making Lin Yu's life much easier in the coming years.

Lin Wanyi was completely different from her name. She was obsessed with swordplay, and even secretly ran off to the Frost and Snow Guards. Lin Yu turned a blind eye, but she actually went off to join the war against the small country of Rihe without a word. She actually took the head of the Rihe Emperor.

When Lin Yu found out, he was surprised and happy, but looking at his heroic daughter, he couldn't bear to do it, so the poor prince Lin Jingxi suffered. Even though he was extremely intelligent, he could not withstand his old father's unreasonable behavior.

One of them chose to inherit the family business and become a good emperor, while the other fought on the battlefield and became a female general. Now they are princesses with high rank and real power.

Seeing this, Lin Yu planned his abdication with confidence. What kind of good man would sleep for two hours every day for more than ten years and review piles of memorials? Except for the initial imperial expedition, he could not even leave the capital for the next ten years. He now felt that as a father, he had paved the difficult road, so he should let the prince do this kind of work in the future.

"Oh, I'm finally free. If I keep going, I'm afraid I'll die suddenly."

After three days of planning, with Lin Yu's urging and help, the Ministry of Rites arranged it very smoothly, but also abided by Lin Yu's orders to keep it confidential.

Late at night, Lin Yu called Mo Ziyang and Shi Zhongshou.

"I have summoned you two here because I have issued an imperial decree for you to announce it to the court officials tomorrow morning."

The two were a little puzzled: "Your Majesty, is this something important?"

Lin Yu said solemnly: "Yes, it is very important. This imperial edict must not be opened until tomorrow morning."

Fearing that the two would suspect him, Lin Yu explained, "Well, the prince is old enough, and I'm granting him a marriage. I'm afraid he'll refuse, so I'll just announce it in front of all the officials to give him a surprise. Oh, and about that girl Wanyi, don't let anything slip."

Mo Ziyang and Shi Zhongshou thought it was just the emperor's bad taste, and they agreed with a smile. The imperial edict was sealed, and they didn't dare to open it and take a peek.

After everyone left, Lin Yu took out his packed luggage and stretched.

"If you don't run now, when will you run?"

"Your Majesty, are you really going to run away like this?"

"Why not run away? Do you believe that if I say I want to pass the throne to the prince, he will run away and make an old father like me work like a slave for him? I won't do that. I have lived like this for more than ten years. It's time for me to take a break."

"Okay, then you can take the little one with you, so you can have someone to serve you."

"Little bottle, aren't you going to stay? That boy will definitely treat you well."

"Your Majesty, you saved my life. I am used to being by your side."

"Alright, then you give the letter to Yan Ping and ask him to give it to the Crown Prince and Princess after tomorrow's morning court session."

"Yes. I'll go right away."

At the morning court on the second day, all the ministers had arrived, but there was no sign of their emperor. They began to whisper and speculate.

Yan Ping rushed over with the letter and said, "Everyone, His Majesty has ordered that Lord Mo and Lord Shi read the imperial edict first. There is no need to wait for him."

As for the letter, of course it has to wait until the imperial edict is read before it can be given.

Mo Ziyang and Shi Zhongshou had no choice but to follow Lin Yu's instructions and open the imperial edict in front of all the officials.

However, the content of the imperial edict was not a grant of marriage as Lin Yu said, but a decree of succession.

The two looked at each other, a hint of surprise and understanding flashed across their faces, and they immediately shook their heads and laughed.

Mo Ziyang cleared his throat and said:

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Since ascending the throne, I have diligently worked diligently and have been fortunate to see the empire begin to stabilize. However, I am exhausted and now pass the throne to Crown Prince Lin Jingxi. I hope he will uphold my will, love the people as his own children, and work diligently to ensure the enduring stability of the Han Dynasty and the prosperity of the nation. Effective immediately, I will retire and no longer interfere in state affairs. I decree this!"

All the officials were in an uproar, and Crown Prince Lin Jingxi and Lin Wanyi were even more shocked.

Lin Jingxi had never expected his father to pass the throne to him so suddenly. Although he had been prepared, he still felt a sense of panic. His own father had actually just dropped a bombshell and run away?

Lin Wanyi was furious and anxious: "This old man actually ran away without saying a word! At least take me with you!"

Lin Jingxi pursed his lips and looked at Lin Wanyi and said, "Where do you want to go, sister? Are you so cruel as to abandon your dear brother? Oh, I'm such a useless kid. What would your brother do without your help?"

Lin Wanyi's mouth twitched violently: "Haha... Well, I just said that. Brother, I will definitely never leave you. Haha."

After receiving the imperial edict, the Minister of Rites said directly: "Your Majesty, the Grand Emperor had already finalized your coronation ceremony before he left, so it can be held tomorrow. The Grand Emperor said that tomorrow is a good day."

Lin Jingxi looked helpless: "Father is truly wise. Okay, you guys make the arrangements?"

At this time, Lin Yu and Xiao Pingzi, who had already fled far away, were walking leisurely on the road.

"Haha, Xiaopingzi, I'm finally free from those troubles!" Lin Yu was in a good mood.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the prince and princess will be worried." Xiaopingzi said.

"Why rush? Jingxi is a smart boy and will surely be able to stabilize the situation. Wanyi will not let her brother suffer. Let's just enjoy these days of freedom! It's a pity that I haven't had a good look at the world since I conquered it." Lin Yu and Xiaopingzi had a great time traveling around the mountains and rivers.

Back in the capital, Lin Jingxi, after his initial panic, quickly calmed down and began to handle government affairs. Lin Wanyi also assisted him, and the two siblings had a tacit understanding.

"Brother, Dad really knows how to give us difficult problems." Lin Wanyi said.

"Don't worry, Wanyi, we can't let our father down." Lin Jingxi's eyes were firm.

Under Lin Jingxi's rule, the Han Dynasty continued to prosper, becoming a legend in history. Lin Yu's legendary story also spread among the people, and he became known as the wise and intelligent yet free and unrestrained emperor.

Later, except for a short period of time when his two children got married and had children, Lin Yu spent the rest of his time traveling around, inspecting local officials, punishing evildoers, and reporting back to the capital.

Finally, at the age of ninety, Lin Yu returned to the capital to retire at the insistence of his great-grandson. He spent his days fishing, strolling through the garden, and taking care of the children with his two equally gray-haired children until he passed away at the age of one hundred.