This was not the first time Ying Zheng had proposed that Lin Tian should become the Emperor.
However, Lin Tian could clearly sense that Ying Zheng was being sincere every time.
So, after Ying Zheng brought this up again this time, Lin Tian fell silent.
This was not because Lin Tian was coveting the throne.
Rather, Lin Tian felt that for Great Qin to develop rapidly again, new changes were necessary.
In the process of this change, it was inevitable that many people would be offended.
Even many common people would harbor resentment as a result.
Therefore, such thankless tasks should not be undertaken by Ying Zheng, but by Lin Tian.
Hence, Lin Tian fell silent.
This silence, however, made Ying Zheng ecstatic; he felt that Lin Tian had agreed.
For him, this was definitely a momentous occasion; after so much effort, Lin Tian had finally agreed.
If Lin Tian hadn't agreed, he would have been worried for a long time.
Now that Lin Tian had finally agreed, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Therefore, before Lin Tian could speak, Ying Zheng proactively said:
"Good, I will have someone select an auspicious day and then abdicate to you!!"
"Father Emperor, are you that eager??"
"Hahaha! The world is so vast, and there are many great mountains and rivers I have yet to see. Now I finally have the chance to see them. For me, this is a great fortune in life!!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian also fell silent for a moment.
Even if the former Ying Zheng did not know that there were vast lands beyond Great Qin, he always loved to patrol Great Qin.
This showed how much he cherished the magnificent mountains and rivers of Great Qin.
Now that the world was even larger, even Lin Tian had not fully explored its vastness.
Since Ying Zheng wanted to see it, Lin Tian should not stop him.
Therefore, Lin Tian said:
"Since Father Emperor wishes to see, then Father Emperor should see to his heart's content. You need not worry about safety; I will make the necessary arrangements!!"
"Good, good, good! I have finally waited for this day, it is truly wonderful!!"
"However, there is one more thing to do before you ascend the throne!!"
"Hmm? What thing??"
Lin Tian was filled with curiosity at Ying Zheng's words.
He truly couldn't fathom what important matter Ying Zheng still had to attend to, and furthermore, before his ascension.
One must realize that ascension was a matter of utmost importance.
Ying Zheng smiled at Lin Tian's question and then said:
"Of course, it is about selecting consorts for you. This is of paramount importance to our Great Qin, as it concerns the foundation of our Great Qin for ten thousand generations!!"
"Ah? Selecting consorts??"
Lin Tian had never expected Ying Zheng to say this.
Previously, Lin Tian had never considered the matter of selecting consorts.
Although he held a high position and could choose any woman in the realm, he had encountered very few women.
Up until now, he had not met anyone whose soul resonated with his.
Now, for Ying Zheng to want him to select consorts, it caught Lin Tian a bit off guard.
Even with two lifetimes of experience, Lin Tian had never been in such a situation!
However, Lin Tian understood that there was a natural necessity for such a selection of consorts.
After all, he was about to become the Emperor of Great Qin; it was impossible for his inner court to be completely empty of women, wasn't it?
With this thought, Lin Tian did not refuse Ying Zheng's proposal of selecting consorts.
However, Lin Tian's expression was clearly a little awkward.
This awkwardness made Ying Zheng burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! I thought my imperial son feared nothing, but I didn't expect there to be things in this world that my imperial son fears!!"
"Father Emperor, your son is not afraid, but merely inexperienced, so naturally I am a little shy!!"
"Shyness is good! Shyness is the normal reaction a man should have!"
"However, imperial son, you need not be shy. These are all things a normal man should experience. Once you have experienced them, you will naturally cease to be shy!!"
"Yes, then everything will be as Father Emperor decides!!"
Hearing Lin Tian say this, Ying Zheng laughed even louder.
Previously, Lin Tian's actions had been too steady, so steady that Ying Zheng, the First Emperor, had little sense of presence.
Especially since Lin Tian could handle many matters himself, as if he didn't need his assistance as the First Emperor at all. This was a great stimulus for Ying Zheng.
After all, he was Lin Tian's father, and as a father, he always wanted to help his son.
But Lin Tian acted as if he didn't need his help at all. While this made Ying Zheng gratified, it also made him a little disappointed.
Not being able to help Lin Tian, Ying Zheng always felt that the relationship between them was not close enough.
But now it was different. In the matter of selecting consorts, Ying Zheng could help Lin Tian.
Moreover, Lin Tian clearly lacked experience in this matter and openly indicated that he would leave it to Ying Zheng to decide.
This instantly boosted Ying Zheng's sense of accomplishment, and he threw himself wholeheartedly into this task.
Ying Zheng even initiated a nationwide selection of consorts for Lin Tian.
This selection caused a stir throughout the entire Qin.
"What? The Crown Prince is selecting consorts? That's wonderful, I will present my daughter to the Crown Prince!!"
"Don't bother. Your daughter's aptitude is only average. How could she possibly be worthy of the Crown Prince? Only someone as beautiful as my daughter, with her heavenly beauty, can be worthy of the Crown Prince!!"
"You're spouting nonsense. With your unsightly appearance, how could your daughter be of heavenly beauty? I think you're a toad lusting after swan meat, trying to curry favor with the Crown Prince! A pipe dream!!"
For the people of Great Qin, this was the best opportunity to form connections with Lin Tian.
Once any among them succeeded, they would soar to the heavens and become the highest nobility of Great Qin.
Even later, when Lin Tian ascended the throne and became the Emperor of Great Qin, they would be second only to the Emperor, above ten thousand people.
With this thought, countless people eagerly wished to form connections with Lin Tian.
Innumerable women participated in the selection of consorts.
Moreover, every woman participated willingly.
After all, Lin Tian was the one who had unified the realm and brought endless changes to Great Qin, a man of extraordinary talent.
Furthermore, he was the Crown Prince of Great Qin.
Such a person possessed immense charm. No woman could resist Lin Tian's allure.
Because of this, a remarkable phenomenon occurred in Great Qin.
Every unmarried woman, without exception, participated in the selection.
Many women who had never left their homes appeared before the public.
Consequently, countless people were astonished by the beauty of these women.
Especially those men who were not yet married. Seeing these beautiful women, their hearts were truly stirred.
This stirring naturally led to many marriages.
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