nd rebuked, "Now that the Emperor is gravely ill and unconscious, and the Ninth Prince has died in the depths of the palace, you yet stop this old man from entering. What is your intention"If you dela...Chapter 1713 Give Him a King

According to the ancestral system of the Qin Empire, a king was required to have a fiefdom.

And the titles of princes are very carefully considered. For example, Prince Ning, Prince Wen, and other princes, these princely titles are mostly prepared with great care by the Ministry of Rites and then decided by the emperor personally. The title represents not only the emperor's evaluation and expectations of the prince, but also his status.

The titles of Prince, such as King Wen, King Wu, and King Ning, although only one character each, carry profound meaning.

As for the enfeoffment of kings of different surnames, there were more rules.

Kings with different surnames were mostly enfeoffed as county kings, whose rank was one level lower than princes. Unless it was an extremely special case, such as a king with the same title as an emperor or a regent king, which would never normally occur and involved some imperial powers, the position of a county king was lower than that of a prince.

But it also depends on the circumstances, most importantly, the capability of the prince himself.

Zhao Xuanji's abilities need no further explanation. Throughout the court and throughout the entire Qin Empire, Zhao Xuanji stands alone in his class. His skills and methods require no further elaboration to prove their exceptional nature.

Most importantly, the prince's title is likely closely related to his fiefdom.

The fiefdom of Huaiyin is mostly held by a marquess, but nowadays emperors have intentionally reduced or even eliminated the rank. So in principle, the rank can only be decreased, not increased. Moreover, to move Zhao Xuanji, just a marquis wouldn't be enough. Li Chen simply took one step further and elevated Huaiyin to the level of kingdom.

Huaiyin, located in southern Jiangsu province, is right next to Jinling. It serves as a crucial link between the south and north of China, benefiting from the economic prosperity of Suzhou and Hangzhou, and its convenient transportation makes it a prime location for commerce and trade.

To place Zhao Xuan's fiefdom in Wen Wang's old territory, just thinking about it is thrilling.

Granting Zhao Xuanji the title of king seemed like Li Chen's helpless act out of desperation to weather the crisis. But once this fiefdom was established, this kingship became a poison that Zhao Xuanji had to swallow, a poison that could directly lead to a life-and-death struggle between Zhao Xuanji and King Wen.

"The plan has already been made, but whether it can be carried out effectively depends on your abilities."

Li Chen said solemnly, “This is the only way to break the deadlock now. Everything, I leave it to the two of you.”

Zhou Changshou and Zhou Ping'an simultaneously bowed deeply, saying: "Please rest assured, Your Highness. We will do our utmost to relieve your worries."

Nodding in satisfaction, Zhou Ping'an’s methods were often too harsh, a double-edged sword. Sometimes they produced unexpected results, but also brought about self-inflicted harm. However, now with Zhou Changshou, a more moderate and peaceful individual, taking charge, the two complemented each other perfectly, forming an ideal state of balance.

I wonder how capable their older brother must be, if these two are already so talented.

"Upon arriving in the capital, if you have any needs, you may present this palace's token to Xu Changqing or Su Zhen Ting. Zhou Ping'an knows these people well and will naturally know what to do."

Li Chen once again addressed Zhou Changshou with gentle words: "Peace and wisdom can secure the world, but your habit of being unconventional may lead to problems. Changshou, if there is anything amiss, please keep an eye on him for this palace."

Zhou Changshou smiled and said, “With Your Highness's words, Changshou can rest assured and do what is needed.”

"Your Excellencies, when this palace returns to the capital, I will bestow rewards upon you for your service."

Li Chen's words served as a closing remark for this brief meeting.

At this moment, Zhou Ping'an suddenly spoke up, "Your Highness, there is one more matter that requires your permission."Chapter 1181: Summer Insect Speaks of Ice