Chapter 258 Yan Song

Position...?...

Yan Song's words made Lu Chen hesitate for a moment.

Then, before he could speak, Yan Song said again: "Whether you admit it or not, you are a serious scholar who has passed the National Science and Technology Academy and entered officialdom on the right path. Behind you is the Tianxin Academy that cultivated your talents. The Haotian Sect who led you to the right path of immortality was the examiner who nominated you during the imperial examination. You are now in a high position. Although it is the reason why His Majesty has a sharp eye and is blessed with constant holy family members, drinking water and thinking about the source, if there is no teacher's sect and grace house , how can you have the status you have today?"

Facing Yan Song's rebuke from the moral high ground, Lu Chen couldn't help but curl his lips.

These messy favors have something to do with him.

It's just a nurturing grace that he needs to care about.

But the nurturing grace belongs to the previous parents, and has nothing to do with these teachers, benefactors, etc.

status? Official position? He doesn't care at all, okay?

The reason why he openly disobeyed his master and broke off with the Haotian Sect was to get rid of his sect's background and shed his official skin. However, it ended up being self-defeating and he later became the empress' lone subject.

The unshakable kind.

God is rushing to give him a promotion, but he has a damn idea.

As for the En Mansion, the nominal affection of the imperial examination examiner was even more meaningless to him.

Yan Song continued: "Repaying kindness with hatred is not what a gentleman does, Lu Shangshu."

They are all smart people. They don’t need to say too much. Just one sentence is enough to express their meaning and attitude.

To be honest, since Lu Chen rose to prominence, nothing he has done has been considered on the side of the aristocratic family, sect, and scholars. Instead, he has suppressed them everywhere and squeezed their living space. Now he has even been forced to retreat. , to the point where we have to stick together.

Moreover, his approach is extremely radical, leaving no room for relaxation. There are more and more supporters such as Lin Yi and Chu, and people from the New Party are increasingly occupying key positions.

In the land of Gyeonggi and the two states of Sui and Yu, which were directly controlled by the empress, as well as the barren state that was once Gu Simiao's territory, the administrative efficiency from top to bottom of a policy from formulation to implementation is extremely high. Even if there are Officials who were dissatisfied with the New Deal couldn't do Tai Chi at all. Anyone who dared to delay or defy the situation, or engage in petty tricks would not be able to escape the eyes of the Xuanji Guards.

Although in the huge Xia Dynasty, the areas that were most affected by the New Deal were the territories and surrounding areas cleaned by the Empress and Lu Chen, no one could guarantee that the Empress would strengthen the weak branches and let other provinces take care of their own affairs like the previous kings did. , instead of breaking the balance among the royal family, scholars, clans, nobles, and powerful families, and constantly strengthening local control.

Doing nothing is equivalent to sitting back and waiting for death.

As the current spokesperson of the scholars, with the support of the entire scholar class, no matter how calm Yan Song is, facing this situation, he will not be able to sit on the Diaoyutai as firmly as he did in the past.

"I have never betrayed my position. It's just that the position I understand is different from that of Mr. Yan Ge. As far as I'm concerned, as an official of the imperial court, you should work for the benefit of the people. This is the only responsibility of an official. position."

Lu Chen looked at him calmly, without any wavering in his eyes.

"If this is all that Mr. Yan Ge wants to say, please forgive me for being rude and take my leave."

After that, he looked like he was too lazy to talk nonsense, turned around and prepared to leave.

Looking at his back, Yan Song rarely frowned.

"etc."

Seeing Lu Chen's determination, he still sighed and called Lu Chen to stop.

"If Lu Shangshu doesn't like hearing this, I just don't say anything."

Lu Chen stopped immediately.

"So."

He turned around and said calmly: "I wonder if Mr. Yan Ge came here specifically to give me some advice?"

"Don't take advice seriously."

Yan Song put his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice: "In just one year, Lu Shangshu has revitalized Daxia. His political achievements have been outstanding, and his talents and learning are far above me. I don't dare to rely on my old age in front of you, Lu Shangshu. I just said something from my heart." , It’s just that I don’t want to vomit or feel unhappy.”

Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but feel something in his heart.

This old fox... finally stopped pretending to be dead...

"Mr. Yan Ge, please speak frankly. I am all ears."

Yan Song coughed lightly, and without any further pretense, he spoke slowly: "Lu Shangshu, in your opinion, what is the key to long-term peace and stability in Daxia?"

Lu Chen curled his lips.

"The source of turmoil is nothing more than natural disasters and man-made disasters. As long as they are eliminated invisible, Daxia's country will naturally be as stable as Mount Tai, and the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe."

"Incisive."

Yan Song smiled and clapped his hands.

"As expected of Lu Shangshu, his insights are really thorough. Yes, as long as there are no natural or man-made disasters, the world will be at peace, but..."

He first praised Lu Chen, and then suddenly changed the topic and said in a deep voice: "Since Lu Shangshu knows that natural disasters, or spiritual disasters are the source of turmoil, why do you want to target someone with great power in Daxia like this? Treat him so poorly. Scholars in the world? Could it be that Lu Shangshu doesn’t know that scholars are the key to eliminating spiritual disasters?”

Lu Chen sneered inexplicably.

"Of course I know that monks can prevent spiritual energy from gathering and causing disasters, but this is not a reason for monks to be superior to others and bully good people. Spiritual disasters are not what they rely on to establish themselves. If they are allowed to become powerful and plunder the people and destroy them for the so-called overall situation, With my Daxia foundation, isn’t the harm done to monks greater than spiritual disasters?”

"Aren't man-made disasters more terrifying than spiritual disasters?"

The sonorous and powerful questioning voice made Yan Song couldn't help but frown.

"Since ancient times, the foundation of the dynasty has been in the monks, but how has it ever been in the people? In all dynasties, there has never been a time when the people decided the life of the world. Lu Shangshu, I admire you as a person, and I also know that you are kind-hearted and do not want to see the people suffering, but as a The first thing that the courtiers of Daxia should consider is the stability of the world, and acting on impulse is a taboo, especially for those in high positions who hold great power."

"If the monks are not stable, how can the world be safe? What's more, today's Great Xia can no longer withstand the tossing. Stability should be the priority in everything. Lu Shangshu, you don't want to see the world's scholars and the court being so estranged from each other that spiritual disasters will occur. Is there chaos?"

After saying that, he stared at Lu Chen, as if trying to find some flaw in Lu Chen.

However, Lu Chen's expression remained unwavering from beginning to end.

He was not affected by his words at all.

"That is to say..."

A contemptuous smile floated on the corner of Lu Chen's mouth.

"Spiritual disasters have become a bargaining chip for scholars to become more and more unscrupulous, right?"

Yan Song's expression froze slightly, then he sighed inexplicably, and said lightly: "Not only me, Daxia, but throughout the dynasties, almost all the royal family shared the world with the scholar-bureaucrats, rather than sharing the world with the common people. Lu Shangshu, please understand On this point, don’t put the cart before the horse.”

"so……"

Lu Chen suppressed his smile and looked at Yan Song expressionlessly.

"Those dynasties that shared the world with the scholar-bureaucrats are now living in evil?"

As soon as these words came out, Yan Song's expression tightened immediately.

He opened his mouth and was about to say more, but Lu Chen spoke again and interrupted: "Okay, Mr. Yan Ge, don't waste your efforts. No matter what, no matter what you say, I can't back down unless you do it." I am dead, otherwise, as long as I am still alive, I will not stop changing my ways."

Yan Song took a deep breath.

"Even if Daxia is completely destroyed because of this?"

Lu Chen's eyes were calm and he said calmly: "A dynasty that cannot ensure the interests of thousands of people, so what if it is doomed?"

So crazy!

Hearing Lu Chen's answer, Yan Song felt his scalp numb.

This guy really dares to say anything, dare to think anything, and dare to do anything...

He dares to say such treacherous words easily. Isn't he afraid of being caught and starting to go downhill?

Although most scholars also believe that a dynasty that cannot bring them benefits has no meaning at all, but thinking it is one thing, saying it is another thing...

Of course, Yan Song, the dignified first assistant of the Xia Dynasty and the leader of scholars in the world, would not engage in such a tasteless little trick like recording.

However, Lu Chen's words made him realize that negotiation was no longer feasible.

Not to mention everyone taking a step back, looking at Lu Chen's attitude, he is afraid that the wealthy families in Daxia will spit out all the benefits and privileges they have gained over the years, and they will even have to achieve "all beings are equal under the emperor" before he is willing to give up.

Thinking of this, Yan Song's eyes gradually became deeper.

As the saying goes, it is enough to say nothing without speculation. Since he knew that Lu Chen was a stone in the pit and could not change his mind, Yan Song did not waste any more efforts.

The two said goodbye quickly.

Looking at Lu Chen's back as he turned away, a complicated look quietly flashed across Yan Song's old face.

"The Taoist heart is so stable...Is this the so-called innocent heart? It's a pity..."

He shook his head, and after Lu Chen and Chai Hongyu left completely, he walked out of the corner unhurriedly.

"Lao Yange."

Two respectful voices suddenly sounded beside him.

Yan Song turned around and saw two middle-aged men in third-grade court uniforms bowing and saluting him.

"Here he comes."

He nodded slightly to the two of them, and then asked calmly: "Has everything been done?"

"Hui Yan Ge Lao's words."

One of the middle-aged men came closer and said respectfully: "It's all done, in full accordance with your instructions."

"Um."

Yan Song responded lightly, indicating that he understood.

"Then... after today's court, let's prepare for the next step."

Hearing this, the two of them looked happy at the same time.

Mr. Yan Ge finally made up his mind!