novelraw Chapter 861: Changing the Cold Scholar’s Fate, Placing an Hereditary Iron Crown on King Zhao!
Chapter 861: Changing the Cold Scholar’s Fate, Placing an Hereditary Iron Crown on King Zhao!
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What more is there to say, the Great Jing's God of War!!!
One and only!
No matter who becomes the Crown Prince, he is the threshold, essentially the Crown Prince quality inspector.
Moreover, only after becoming the Crown Prince and taking over most of the authority distributed by the Jing Emperor can one even think about trying to match Prince Zhao.
How many times before has the Jing Emperor wanted to weaken Prince Zhao's power?
Yet, he simply couldn't be weakened.
Although Prince Zhao is not suited for governing the country, his characteristics of being righteous, generous, and formidable in battle not only attract followers to serve under him but also earn the admiration of his enemies.
With Prince Zhao present, others do not invade the borders—partly because they can't defeat him, and partly out of respect.
If Great Jing were to try to weaken the feudal lords, then others would surely take the opportunity to invade.If not for Prince Zhao's unwavering loyalty to Great Jing, which prevents him from switching sides, let alone the small states around Great Jing, even Great Han would open its doors wide to welcome such a figure.
Good character, a high personal moral standard, formidable in combat, and efficient in getting things done.
Such a person would be welcomed anywhere.
An Wuyang truly never expected that such a person could be placed under his command.
Then what else is there to discuss!?
He has the civil officials and the military commanders; before, he had worried about having no one to use, but now he has more than he can use, far more than he can use!
This isn't a pleasant surprise of a gift; this is a shock!!
An Wuyang was thrilled. While silently smoothing down the corners of his mouth, he stepped forward to support the two men: "Master Han, Your Highness Prince Zhao."
"Wuyang dares not promise too much. Wuyang can only promise one thing: after achieving our great undertaking, the world's structure will inevitably change, and the circumstances of the humble scholars and commoners will inevitably change for the better."
He then looked at Prince Zhao: "You are my elder. I have also heard about your past experiences."
"In the future, Wuyang will definitely replace your current position with an 'iron hat' for you."
Then, looking at An Ning, he continued to Prince Zhao: "And I promise you, it will be hereditary and perpetual!"
The reason Prince Zhao dared not have sons, or even if he had a son could only change him into a daughter, lies precisely here.
A daughter cannot inherit a hereditary and perpetual title.
But a son can.
This point grasped by An Wuyang made Prince Zhao so excited that he tightly gripped An Wuyang's hand: "Your Highness Filial Prince, do you truly mean this!?"
An Wuyang nodded heavily: "Truly!!!"
Prince Zhao swept his knee: "Please accept An Ying's bow!"
An Wuyang went to stop him, but it was already too late.
Prince Zhao heavily knelt on the ground, cracking the floor tiles and shaking the ground.
Although listening to An Wuyang's words, it sounded a bit like making grand promises, after all, what he described would be very difficult to achieve from scratch, especially improving the circumstances of the humble scholars and commoners of the world.
But with Great Han's precedent as a lesson, if you don't know how to do the homework, surely you know how to copy it?
Even if you can't copy it well, aren't there still Lu Ding and Great Han?
Invite a few truly capable experts to come give guidance, intervene with some external force... that should be possible, right?
In the past, Great Jing couldn't do it because Great Jing and Great Han were not on good terms, but in the future, Great Jing will be Great Han's down-and-out little brother.
Even if An Wuyang has to cry and beg, he'll make Lu Ding lend a hand.
He is full of confidence that he can cure Great Jing.
Although reaching Great Han's level is a fool's dream, getting close to Great Han and making subtle adjustments based on Great Jing's actual conditions to become a semi-feudal society** is still possible.
A few sentences made the two top powers of the Great Jing world bow to him.
Lu Ding was very satisfied.
He truly hadn't misjudged the person.
Of course, he also understood that this was because he was here. He was An Wuyang's confidence, and also the reason An Wuyang dared to speak, and Han Yu and Prince Zhao dared to believe.
No other reason.
This is the reputation of Great Han's Corpse-Shattering Taishui, Lu Ding.
As An Wuyang helped the two men up, the atmosphere in the room became lively again.
Compared to before, this time, An Wuyang was the center.
Lu Ding quietly lowered his own presence, focusing on eating the golden pheasant raised by Yan Feifan and the others.
His brilliance is eternal.
But when a friend is shining and radiating their own light, Lu Ding doesn't mind covering up his own sun-and-moon-like brilliance to give his friend an independent stage.
This is the fulfillment and respect within friendship.
The night grew deeper.
The Xuanji Gate at night was bustling with activity. As the first figure approached, more and more people arrived at this place.
Without exception, they were all people on An Wuyang's list.
Such reality.
It also proved that between An Wuyang and these so-called consorts, children, and ministers.
The Jing Emperor had made his most correct choice.
The fourth watch of the night.
Ning Xiaofan, wearing the Pestle Department uniform, stood beside An Xuancheng and whispered: "Little Xuanzi, what exactly does the Emperor want us to do here?"
"It's pitch black, we've waited so long, and haven't seen His Majesty or any messenger eunuchs. I feel something's not right."
Not just him, not just An Xuancheng, everyone present felt something was off.
But the current situation was special.
The news that Lu Ding knew An Wuyang had instantly shaken the entire Royal Capital.
The princes and princesses were all in a state of panic.
Although An Wuyang had not yet shown any intention to contend for the Crown Prince position, as long as he had the idea, then the Crown Prince position could only be his, almost a foregone conclusion, not changing in the slightest unless he himself didn't want it.
Facing such a situation.
The other princes and princesses were despairing, yet unable to resist.
No matter how much influence or talent they had, they couldn't contend with Lu Ding standing behind An Wuyang, let alone the Great Han behind Lu Ding.
So at this point.
Even if they sensed something was wrong, and had countless threads of conjecture in their hearts close to the correct answer, they didn't dare to face it.
Because the sunk cost of facing such an outcome was too high........
They could only cling to hope.
An Xuancheng took a deep breath: "If Father Emperor tells us to wait, then we wait. Anyway, it's almost dawn, not much longer now."
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At the same time.
On the other side.
In the White Eagle banquet hall.
An Wuyang was saying: "A while ago, two Spirit Refinement cultivators came from Great Han, both old men. I find them very suspicious, take a look."
As he spoke, he took out two portraits.
This was also something An Wuyang complained about—damn it, Great Jing has no surveillance cameras! If there were cameras, would it be this troublesome?
Lu Ding took the portraits, carefully examining the two old men who had altered their appearance and physique. Although they didn't look alike in face or build, the fact that there were exactly two of them, both at the Spirit Refinement realm, and the timing matched their appearance, made Lu Ding suspicious.
He was not the type from classic movies and TV shows who discovers something wrong but immediately comforts himself, ruling out the correct target.
As long as there is even a shred of doubt, Lu Ding must verify it personally.
Although it's a bit troublesome, if it matches up, his gains would be huge!
Lu Ding asked: "Where are they?"