Capítulo 1962: Chapter 149: Da Ding
This is also why he didn’t let Jiang Wang stay in Irredeemable City to recover from his injuries and instead urged him to leave as soon as possible.
No matter how strong or terrifying Huang Weizhen may be, his return is uncertain, and his success is not guaranteed.
Would soone like Zhuang Gaoxian really retreat because of Huang Weizhen’s reputation? Especially after having already offended Huang Jinmo…
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It was the third year of Da Ding, in the Zhuang calendar.
The Zhuang Country truly had a semblance of “Great Stability.”
In one battle, they carved out a large tract of land from Yong Country, their might surpassing that of the surrounding various countries.
Looking at the world, many disillusioned talents flocked to them.
Inspecting the borders within, one could say it was a ti of peace.
Even ordinary citizens of Zhuang Country walked down the road more confidently than in previous years—in the past, the border military of Yong Country would provoke them annually, killing several border soldiers of Zhuang Country each year. Zhuang Country could only suppress the outrage of its soldiers, ti and again.
However, since the national war in the first year of Da Ding, the Qi Chang Mountain Range was no longer the border between Zhuang and Yong, with both sides now facing off from Suolong Gate and Yin Ge City.
The pressure on the border military of Zhuang Country, occupying such strategic locations as Suolong Gate, was markedly different from previous years.
Zhuang Country was changing day by day; Xin’an City’s prosperity grew each day, yet the Zhuang Palace remained unchanged, sowhat shabby, poorly matching the country’s current status.
Of course, ministers always proposed major renovations of the palace to display the monarch’s grandeur and to rebuild the capital city to demonstrate national might.
Emperor Zhuang only said, “The strength of the mountains and rivers lies in virtue, not in strategic locations. The greatness of the Son of Heaven lies in benevolence, not in power.”
And so the court was in awe.
Though the royal palace was simple and the imperial family lived frugally, the current Emperor Zhuang was not stingy.
He allocated a large amount of wealth, continually reinforcing the fortifications of Suolong Gate without hesitation.
He opened the treasury of the Son of Heaven wide for those capable enough to enter the National Taoist Institute.
Since Vice Minister Dong Ah was assassinated, no one else has arisen to take the position of Pri Minister. The State Minister Du Ruhui of the Great Zhuang Nation remains diligently in his position.
People throughout the country can clearly feel how much he has done for the nation.
In summary, the current Zhuang Country is led by a wise ruler and capable ministers, with the world submitting to its dominance, everything flourishing.
In the State Minister’s residence, Du Ruhui sat at the head, with Lin Zhengren accompanying him beside, only half-sitting on the chair.
“So, as soon as you ntioned Jiang Wang’s whereabouts, he imdiately moved troops to ambush you?” Du Ruhui asked calmly.
Lin Zhengren quickly stood up and respectfully replied, “Indeed, it was like that. Regarding the matter of ambushing Jiang Wang, General Du was very… very proactive.”
“Sit down, sit down,” Du Ruhui gestured with his hand, suggesting a familiar tone, “We’re just chatting, don’t be too formal.”
“I naturally can’t help but respect the State Minister…” Lin Zhengren said, then sat back down in that half-seated posture.
“You, you, always fond of these superficial courtesies,” Du Ruhui warmly criticized and then slightly frowned, “Do you think he exerted his full effort in the battle?”
Lin Zhengren dared not fabricate lies in front of Du Ruhui, fully aware that the traces of battle couldn’t deceive Du Ruhui’s eyes.
Thus, he stated truthfully, “General Du’s performance in the battle was already at his utmost limits, and he cooperated well with my arrangents.”
“In your view, how do you see their bond of brotherhood? What remains of it?” Du Ruhui asked again.
From beginning to end, he only asked “in your view,” never expressing his own opinion. This is a wise question-asking technique of those in high positions, preventing others from discerning his thoughts or daring to speak deceitfully.
Lin Zhengren, indeed, acted as if treading on thin ice.
“Indeed, they have a bond of brotherhood. Otherwise, Jiang Wang wouldn’t have avoided General Du’s first strike. But General Du’s stance was firm, without holding back, clearly resenting him deeply.
And Jiang Wang, this person, has been accustod to false benevolence and false righteousness. He usually shows deep emotions, often performing in trivial matters, such as rescuing a person at Diao Hai Building under Jiang ngxiong’s protection. But at critical monts, if anyone hinders him even slightly, he shows no leniency. In essence, he is cold and ruthless to the extre.”
Every ti Lin Zhengren talked about Jiang Wang, he could talk at length, as there was indeed much to discuss between them: “According to my investigation, Jiang Wang also had a sworn brother in Fenglin City, with the surna Fang, ranked fourth. Due to a mont’s lapse, he betrayed Jiang Wang, though it did not cause Jiang Wang any substantial harm. Yet, when Jiang Wang sought revenge later, this sworn brother knelt, pleading to him, but Jiang Wang killed him with a single sword.
This person’s coldness is deeply ingrained in his bones.
Just like this ti, after suffering a strike from General Du, he retaliated against General Du with extre viciousness. Wasn’t he already burned to a crisp?
They have beco mortal enemies, and Jiang Wang will not spare those who conflict with him. I believe that their past bond of brotherhood need not be ntioned anymore. General Du is, after all, our country’s commanding general, one of the few talents dostically, and cannot be subjected to excessive suspicion.”
“Soone told when you inford them of their past bond of brotherhood, you rely wanted to suppress Du Yehu, which I do not believe,” Du Ruhui looked at Lin Zhengren approvingly, “Now it seems, Zhengren, you truly are loyal to the country, without personal motives.”
Lin Zhengren did not reckon who the ‘soone’ might be, potentially Du Ruhui himself.
He sincerely stated: “I accidentally learned that General Du had such a relationship with Jiang Wang, and I was extrely anxious! Afraid it would beco a hidden trouble for our country. After all, Jiang Wang stands in stark opposition to our Zhuang Country, nearly becoming a national enemy, yet his forr sworn brother holds significant military power…
So I imdiately reported it to you without reservation.
This ti, seeing General Du exhibiting great righteousness, uninfluenced by personal feelings, I felt only relief in my heart.
Lin Zhengren is not entirely without personal motives; he also fears for his life and desires ranks and rewards. But I deeply understand that only with the nation’s prosperity can my little developnt be possible.
If the country is not strong, how insignificant would I be!”
“Well said! I really haven’t misjudged you!” Du Ruhui appeared very gratified, but then changed the subject, “However, there is one thing I need to correct; Jiang Wang is not a national enemy. Even though he abandoned his roots, communicated with demons, and overshadowed our lands… since the Mirror World Platform has already publicly announced his so-called ‘innocence,’ we cannot openly say such things.”
He sighed, “After all, we must prioritize the big picture. Qi’s arrogance has not diminished in a day; we can only endure temporarily, awaiting the future!”
“It was because the enmity to the country and family hatred amassed in one, my heart couldn’t handle it against this person, and I considered it too lightly!” Lin Zhengren replied emotionally, “Since the Pri Minister can endure this fiend for the nation’s sake, how can I boast with my words? I shall act more cautiously moving forward!”
Du Ruhui nodded, then said, “Didn’t you tell before that you wanted to learn more? The saying goes that learning has no bounds, and the path of cultivation is endless, which I also deeply believe. I will soon issue an order to the National Institute, granting you the freedom to enter the Scripture Collection Tower. Talents like you, deserving of developnt, should have more freedom.”
Lin Zhengren, overjoyed, stood up and bowed, “Thank you, Minister, for your nurturing! Your profound intent, deep love, I will never forget!”
“Oh, oh, stand up! What is this posture for?” Du Ruhui patted his shoulder, emotionally, “How can you easily bow when you are about to rise high and go far, when you have such integrity?”
Lin Zhengren spoke with deep emotion, “In all my life, Lin Zhengren, with an unyielding spirit, will only kneel to the heavens, the earth, the Emperor, and the Pri Minister!
The heavens and earth nurture all beings, bowing to them is to respect the laws of nature.
The Emperor is honorable, the Pri Minister is respectable.
My respect for you, the Pri Minister, is heartfelt.
Without the nurturing of you, the State Minister, what am I, Lin Zhengren? What achievents could I have? Everything you have done for , I hold dear in my heart. No matter how high or far I climb in the future, I will always see myself as your loyal servant, dedicating my life to you as my role model.”
Du Ruhui patted his shoulder and, with emotion, said, “Hey, hey, get up! What’s with this gesture? You’re going to be a future talent, how can you easily stoop?”
The sparrow outside the window chirped and flew away, as if moved by the friendship in the room.
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