Today's dynasty, no one thought it would start with Zhang Yijiang's death remonstrance, and of course no one thought it would end with His Highness the Crown Prince's understatement of retreating from the dynasty.
Of course, what most people didn't expect was that the Prime Minister was vaguely on the side of the Chen Dynasty. Regarding the many extraordinary actions of the young warrior, the head of the civil service did not seem to have any words of criticism.
explain.
The courtiers wanted to say something else, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince turned around and left after retreating from the court, and soon disappeared from the sight of the courtiers.
All the courtiers looked at each other, still horrified.
Before today, most people would have thought that in this great dynasty, although they might not really know how to deal with the young warrior, they would at least put some shackles on the power in his hands. But who would have thought that even in Zhang Zhi's case,
When countless officials led by Jian were almost forcing the palace, His Highness the Crown Prince actually did not back down, and even gave more authority to the young warrior.
According to the will of His Highness the Crown Prince, the current Chen Dynasty is no longer a simple garrison envoy. His authority will far exceed that of any garrison envoy in history. Except for the northern border troops, this young warrior is responsible for
Up and down the Liang Dynasty, almost everyone had the power to dispose of it.
The fact that His Highness the Crown Prince acted like this only shows one thing, that is, he trusted the young warrior immensely and completely handed over the heavy responsibility of the Liang Dynasty to the Chen Dynasty.
And no longer ignore the criticism from the government and the public.
This result is surprising and shocking, but the matter is now done and the deal is done. No matter how reluctant the courtiers are, they can only accept it at this moment.
They can only watch the story destined to happen in the annals of history appear before them
Side of body.
The officials were overwhelmed with emotion, but at this moment they had to leave the imperial city in despair. Compared with when they came back, most of the courtiers looked like eggplants beaten by frost, listless.
The young guard who remained silent in the court was just about to turn around and leave when he was surrounded by a group of military attaches to congratulate him. Chen Chao couldn't get away. After exchanging pleasantries with a group of military attaches, he saw the tall figure not far away.
The tall but already white-haired Minister of War, Sun Congrong, was waiting for him not far away. Then he quickly pulled away and came to the side of Mr. Sun.
Sun Congrong narrowed his eyes and smiled and said: "After today, your Lord Commander, you will be able to give advice to our Ministry of War. If you don't know, I will come to the Ministry of War. I will give up the position of this chief officer to Lord Governor."
Chen Chao laughed at himself: "Why is the old general like this?"
Perhaps it was because the title "Old General" satisfied Sun Congrong, or perhaps even more because of Chen Chao's humble attitude that made Sun Congrong feel happy. The Minister of War quickly calmed down and looked at the young man in front of him with some admiration.
"This is a good thing. If you do something in the future, you won't have to worry about criticism from the government and the opposition."
Chen Chao said seriously: "Thank you, old general, for speaking up for the juniors before."
Chen Chao also knew that the old minister had never liked to worry much about the affairs of the government and the public. Now that he could speak, he was probably making an exception for the old minister.
"It's what I said before. You have done so many things for Daliang. Even if you stand in front of me and spit in my face, I won't dodge. Saying a few words for you is not a big deal."
Sun Congrong smiled and said: "But as the power grows, the more you have to restrain yourself.
Don’t let yourself leave any lasting infamy in the annals of history.”
Chen Chao said helplessly: "I am really not sure how the historian will write about me."
"How to act, I only do it with sincerity. As for other things, I really can't control anything."
Chen Chao looked at Sun Congrong and let out a breath.
"It's good to have your words. I believe in you, not only because of you, but also because of your many identities."
The old minister suddenly said with emotion: "Back then, I served under the general. Counting the general, he should be your grandfather, right?"
Chen Chao nodded. The general in front of the Northern General Xiao He happened to be His Majesty the Emperor's father-in-law and his mother's father. He happened to be his grandfather.
"With this connection, I won't doubt you."
The old minister patted Chen Chao on the shoulder and encouraged: "We old guys are already old. From now on, Daliang, we have to rely on you. Don't let me down."
Chen Chao hasn't spoken yet.
The old minister moved his lips and lowered his voice: "I beg you, don't let the people of Daliang down."
After saying this, the old minister just patted the young man in front of him on the shoulder and strode out of the palace.
Chen Chao looked at the back of the old minister and was speechless.
What Lao Shangshu did today indirectly contributed to the birth of the most powerful official of the Liang Dynasty. If the Chen Dynasty did anything to disgrace the Liang Dynasty in the future, he would be infamy along with the Chen Dynasty in the annals of history.
So sometimes, a sentence is not just an understatement.
After coming back to his senses, there were only a few courtiers in the imperial city.
Chen Chao glanced at the palace wall in the distance
, then turned around and glanced at the main hall over there, and then slowly walked towards the front.
At this moment, he was walking alone in this empty imperial city.
Nowadays, this young man is well-deserved as the most powerful minister of the Liang Dynasty, but he does not feel happy at all. Also, this young man who originally lived by the Wei River never thought that one day he would be able to reach this point.
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The country is not what he wants, nor is the overwhelming power he wants now.
But it is indeed what he wants for the people of Daliang to live a good life.
So...it doesn't matter, right?
Chen Chao laughed at himself.
Just after taking a few steps, Chen Chao unexpectedly met an unexpected person at a corner.
Li Heng, the chamberlain who has not been around for a long time.
It has only been a year since His Majesty the Emperor left, and the head of the chamberlain now looks much worse than before.
It seemed that all the vitality in his body was gone at this moment.
"Eunuch Li looks much older."
Chen Chao looked at Li Heng and asked softly: "Are you worried?"
Li Heng did not show up for that court meeting, but he met Chen Chao at this moment. Of course he came here specially.
Listening to Chen Chao's inquiry, Li Heng just said calmly: "Getting old and dying are ordinary things, so why worry about it."
Chen Chao sighed lightly. Eunuch Li had entered the palace early. Apart from His Majesty the Emperor's family, it could be said that he had no friends. Even if he accepted a disciple later, he probably did not regard Li Shou as someone he could not let go of.
.
His heart should still be with Emperor Liang and the Empress.
"I heard that someone was giving you a hard time, so I came here to see if I could
I can't rescue you, but I didn't expect that His Highness the Crown Prince would be so decisive today, which I didn't expect."
Li Heng smiled slightly and was a little pleased. His Majesty's third prince finally had some of the courage of his Majesty back then.
If nothing else, this decision alone is actually very difficult to make.
But it was finally done, and it can be said that His Royal Highness has grown a lot.
"Logically speaking, after the dynasty is over, you brothers should meet."
Li Heng smiled and said, "Why not?"
Chen Chao narrowed his eyes and smiled: "I don't think it's necessary. What should I say now? It's enough to embarrass him."
"Since you are not going to see His Highness the Crown Prince, then come with me to see the Queen?"
"good."
Chen Chao did not refuse this time and followed Li Heng towards the back hill of the imperial city.
The Queen's mausoleum is over there.
Halfway through, Chen Chao couldn't help but ask: "Has His Majesty ever returned these days?"
If His Majesty the Emperor comes back, I'm afraid the one he wants to see most is neither the Chen Dynasty nor anyone else, but the Empress buried here.
Li Heng shook his head.
He has been guarding the tomb of the empress and has never seen the Emperor of Liang.
Chen Chao nodded, a little worried.
Li Hengxiao asked: "Is there some movement in the north, and I'm worried that I can't handle it without Your Majesty?"
Chen Chao shook his head and said: "You have to deal with it even if you can't cope with it, whether your Majesty is here or not."
Before the two arrived at the Queen's mausoleum, Li Heng glanced at Chen Chao and slowly retreated.
Chen Chao walked to the tombstone and slowly knelt down. His eyes were a little moist, and he called softly: "Auntie."
Unfortunately, there was no response.
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Yun Jianyue finally arrived at the foot of the mountain stream where Wantian Palace is located. Wantian Palace did not collect it in advance.
After receiving the news, it was not until the young temple owner arrived at the mountain gate that he announced his home address, "Xiao Dao Yun Jian Yue, I am here to pay a special visit to the Master of Wan Tian Palace."
The Shoushan disciple was startled, and subconsciously repeated the words "Yun Jian Yue", but he quickly reacted, looked at the young man in front of him with wide eyes, and said in disbelief: "Is it the master of the Chixin Temple?"
Yun Jianyue nodded slightly.
Soon, a middle-aged Taoist came from the mountain gate. After seeing Yun Jianyue, he bowed his head and took the initiative to say with a smile: "I am a poor Taoist, Li Yu, I have met the temple master."
Yun Jianyue quickly replied: "It turns out to be Zhenren Li."
Li Yu, an elder of the Wantian Palace, may not be well-known to everyone, but he is from the same lineage of the Taoist sect, so it is impossible for Yun Jianyue not to know about him.
"I have never heard that the temple master came to Wantian Palace. Wantian Palace has lost its etiquette. Don't blame the temple master."
Li Yu was a little curious. The young man in front of him was an infatuated viewer. It was indeed a bit surprising to come without telling him like he did today.
Yun Jianyue apologized: "I just had a thought when I went out. I didn't intend to embarrass Master Li as the master of the temple. It was a bit rash. I'm sorry."
Li Yu shook his head and said with a smile: "I am a guest from afar. Master Yun, please follow Pindao up the mountain."
Yun Jianyue nodded, and then the two of them walked up the mountain road and approached the mountain gate. Yun Jianyue suddenly stopped, looked at the bluestone on one side, and raised her eyebrows.
"It seems to be the handiwork of an old friend?"
Yun Jianyue pointed to a piece of bluestone with the Tao and its support engraved on it, and asked with a smile: "Is it Chen Chao?"
Li Yu nodded.
Yun Jianyue clicked her tongue and said, "I never thought that such a martial artist could write such a sentence."
Li Yu smiled and said: "Actually, the guardian envoy of Pindao Temple is quite knowledgeable.
Dao root, if you devote yourself to cultivating the Tao, I'm afraid you will achieve quite a lot."
Yun Jianyue nodded in agreement: "Xiao Dao thinks so too."
Li Yu was a little surprised. After all, it was rumored that the relationship between Chixin Guan and Daliang was now in dire straits. How could this young patron have such a favorable impression of Chen Chao?
Li Yu thought for a while, but he didn't ask out the doubts in his heart. Instead, he said instead: "I wonder what the temple master wants to do when he comes to Wantian Palace this time?"
Yun Jianyue smiled and said: "I came here to search for Tao. I was still worried before I came, but now, I suddenly felt that Xishan might really make Xiao Dao think about something."
Li Yu was startled.
Yun Jianyue took the initiative and said: "Zhenren Li, can Xiaodao stay in Xishan for a while?"
Before Li Yu could speak, Yun Jianyue smiled and said: "The trails will also be able to be preached on the mountain."
