Chapter 244: Don't look back, don't dare to look back
When Shang Lu got up, Zhao Zhen was no longer in the Taoist temple.
He was a little confused, and then asked Mr. Chen.
Chen Changsheng said: "He was in a hurry, so he took the first step."
"Is this so..."
Shangwei thought about it for a moment, and then he didn't think about it any more. It was a good thing to leave. When there was a dangerous interception in the forest before, he had to leave early to avoid trouble again.
Shang Lu came to the pavilion and sat down.
He then talked to Mr. Chen about the development of Xixiang in recent years.
I had my husband's help before, and after implementing some strategies, the results were gradually achieved, and the chaos in Xixiao was gradually changed.
The barriers between Jing people and Beimo people are also slowly being eliminated.
"Nowadays, they are widely known as Xiao people. It can be seen that the two races have gradually merged, and Jingren has also appeared in the court. Although there are many criticisms, such voices are slowly decreasing."
"It is estimated that in another ten years, the differences between the two races should be completely eliminated."
Shang Lu told Chen Changsheng one by one what had happened over the years, and at the same time he also talked about the last time he was canonized as a city god.
In fact, Chen Changsheng knew these things without asking.
When Shang Lu entered the Taoist temple for the first time, Chen Changsheng understood that Xi Xiao had achieved unprecedented development when he saw his destiny as an emperor.
Not only among ethnic groups, but also in military, agricultural, commercial, and educational aspects are gradually being improved.
In the past few years, Xi Xiao has changed.
Chen Changsheng said: "Chen didn't expect that you had accomplished so many things in a few years. Each of these things had to be overcome by all opinions before being finalized. It shows that you have really withstood a lot of pressure.
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Shang Lu smiled and said: "In recent years, I have not been as reckless as before. Only after I became the emperor did I realize how difficult this position is. Sitting on the dragon chair, there is only one part of my true self, and nine parts are all."
Hypocrisy, only by hiding your thoughts can you not defeat hundreds of officials in the hall."
Chen Changsheng nodded and said: "You were elected to the position, and you must have secretly encountered a lot of obstructions in the implementation of some policies."
At this point, Shanglu lowered his head and nodded: "Yes, he used some dirty tricks and killed a lot of people in those years."
He breathed a sigh of relief and said: "There is nothing we can do about it. Zhao Zhen likes to fight and kill, but he pacified Beimang in just three years. If I don't hurry up, I'm afraid Xi Xiao will become his meal."
"Now that Xixiao is much stronger, and with the rise of rebels in Daxiang, I finally found time to come back."
Chen Changsheng said with a smile: "Now he truly looks like an emperor."
Speaking of this, Shanglu smiled helplessly and said bluntly: "Mr. Da, actually... I don't want to be the emperor anymore."
After hearing this, Chen Changsheng asked: "Do you feel too bored?"
Shang Lu said: "Every day is full of endless memorials. I can't even take time to practice martial arts. All the officials are urging me to improve the harem. All kinds of things are piled up on my desk. Only this short
After a few years, I felt a little out of my depth.”
Chen Changsheng passed by with a flick of his sleeves, and a teacup appeared in front of Shang Lu.
He reached out to hold the teapot and poured tea into it.
Phytolacca was flattered and quickly took it.
Chen Changsheng said: "Chen cannot give you a definite answer. This is something you can decide for yourself."
Shang Lu sighed in his heart and asked: "Mr. Da, if I really don't become the emperor, what will Xi Xiao be like?"
"That depends on you."
Chen Changsheng said: "The world will not fall apart without the emperor. What matters is the court and the people. If the officials are effective and the people's hearts are what they want, then all it takes is to replace the emperor with someone with acceptable qualifications.
But the result of this is that the emperor can only be led by the officials."
Shang Lu opened his mouth and said: "The officials... there are a few talents that can be used, but most of them are not suitable for use. When the time comes, trouble will inevitably arise, the court will be turbulent, and the world will be difficult to stabilize."
Chen Changsheng took a sip of tea, and then said: "When I met you in Xixiao, you also talked about the throne. Now you simply don't want to sit in that position anymore, but you have devoted yourself to it all these years.
A worthy emperor."
"Have you ever thought about the purpose of everything you have done over the years?"
"for what……"
Shang Lu suddenly found that he was somewhat unable to answer.
Yes, since I don’t want to be the emperor, how have I persisted all these years?
In fact, he did his best in everything, and both the people and officials in Xixiao called him a wise king.
Shang Lu said: "At the beginning, I just wanted the situation in my eyes to become better. The sufferings I suffered in the Northern Desert would not reappear in the world, and the people of Li would be able to..."
Speaking of this, Phytolacca suddenly paused.
"People of Dawn..."
He was in a daze for a moment and looked at the gentleman in front of him.
Chen Changsheng pushed the untouched tea in front of him.
"Actually, when you talk about the world and the people, your choice is already obvious, isn't it?"
Shang Lu looked at Chen Changsheng, who was silent for a long time.
His eyes followed the spring breeze and looked towards Qiuyuefang in the distance.
A sigh sounded from the pavilion.
It seems that it cannot calm down for a long time.
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Zhao Zhen, who was at the bottom of the mountain, glanced back at the mountains behind him, and his eyes focused on the Taoist temple.
His heart was beating hard and he was breathing heavily.
I have never been so embarrassed.
Zhao Zhen looked at that mountain for a long time, for half an hour.
It wasn't until Zhang Xiaoliu swept down the mountain that he discovered that he had been standing at the foot of the mountain.
"Have you been standing at the foot of the mountain?"
Zhang Xiaoliu stepped forward to greet him.
Zhao Zhen actually took two steps back unconsciously.
Zhang Xiaoliu was stunned for a moment, then stopped moving forward.
He thought for a while and took out a green tangerine from his arms.
"Eat?"
Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, then stretched out her hand.
Zhao Zhen, who was usually flamboyant in the past, actually restrained all her temper at this moment and reached out to take the green tangerine.
Zhang Xiaoliu smiled and then said: "Go back early."
After saying that, he walked towards the workshop without caring about Zhao Zhen at the foot of the mountain.
After Zhang Xiaoliu left.
Zhao Zhen slowly withdrew his gaze. Holding the green tangerine in his hand, he looked up at the Taoist temple on the mountain. He hesitated and took half a step forward.
But it's only half a step.
But suddenly I saw him reaching out his hand.
"Crack."
There was a loud slap on his face.
Zhao Zhen's eyes repeated the cruel look from the beginning, and when she raised her head, she saw the majesty of the emperor.
He hid the green tangerine in his clothes and left here without looking back.
The road ahead is long, and he will never look back at that mountain.
When he arrived at the nearby market, he spent half of his money on the best horse.
"drive!"
Following the official path, he knew what he would miss, but he never looked back.