coobybook Chapter 156 Lu Yinli
Chapter 156 Lu Yinli
Chen Daoyu was the new emperor's cousin, and the new emperor's mother was Chen Daoyu's aunt.
Before becoming the crown prince, he was the old emperor's fourth son.
The old emperor had six sons, and he was the most mediocre one.
When the princes grew up, the old emperor began to prepare for the appointment of a crown prince. There were many different opinions and several forces formed in the court.
No one thought it was him, not even himself.
Until the young man Chen Daoyu stood in front of him and said to him: "I will help you."
Later, in order to hide his incompetence, Chen Daoyu sent him various poems and essays.
The prince took the poems and policies written by Chen Daoyou and gradually showed his brilliance. He was recognized by the emperor in the court. With the support of the Chen family, he was made the prince.
Chen Daoyu was not interested in the throne, he just wanted to be a powerful official and strengthen the Chen family.
If there is only one person that the new emperor can trust without reservation, that person is Chen Daoyu.
"I heard that the exiled General Zhenbei once passed through Jincheng..."
The old minister's eyes were cold and pointed straight at the emperor like a sharp needle.
The emperor came back to his senses and angrily shouted, "Why should I report to you what I am doing? General Zhenbei passed by Jincheng, what does it have to do with me? Elder Song, you openly mentioned the guilty minister in the court, do you want to be exiled like the guilty minister?"
At the end, his words were threatening.
The old minister was not afraid at all. He bowed and stepped back, saying loudly, "I am just afraid that when the cunning rabbit dies, the good dog will be cooked! It's disheartening!"
As soon as these words came out.
The court fell into deathly silence.
Song Yuanlao was a tough nut to crack in the Beijiang court.
He is not afraid of aristocratic families or power. He says what he thinks and never flatters others.
He lived alone all his life, without a wife or children, and worked hard for Beijiang all his life.
Every emperor loved and hated him, and dared not hit him or scold him.
He was afraid that he would be killed in the court because of a disagreement, and he was afraid that he would be criticized to death by the censors and people in the future.
The emperor gnashed his teeth, his eyes reddened, "Come here, drag him out and execute him! Execute him immediately!"
He is not afraid of anything. He will kill anyone who makes him unhappy!
He is the emperor, the supreme ruler!
Song Yuanlao straightened his back, took off the official hat on his head, and placed it on the ground neatly.
On the first day of the prince's accession to the throne, he knew that he would be executed by the prince because of his political differences.
He saw some dark things and couldn't pretend to be blind.
Outside the court, the sun had just completely emerged from the clouds. The dazzling sunlight shone on the exquisite and elegant glazed tiles, refracting brilliant halos of light.
Elder Song said sternly: "Song Zhen, I have no regrets in this life!"
"and many more!"
Lu Yinli hurried over and shouted, "Your Majesty, you can't do that! Before Imperial Master Yu left, he said that Your Majesty cannot see blood within three months of ascending the throne. If you kill Elder Song now, I'm afraid it will affect the fate of the country."
Officials in the court who had been under the care of Mr. Song Yun also pleaded for mercy.
The emperor rubbed his temple and said, "Remove him from his post and demote him to a commoner."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
The emperor yawned and said, "Anything else? I'm a little tired today. How about we speak another day?"
An official stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something important to report! According to the news from Ningzhou, Chen Daoyu, who was exiled a few months ago, led 3,000 elite soldiers of Ningzhou to Wuming Mountain and then disappeared mysteriously. It seems that they were all dead, and the Ningzhou prefect was also suddenly killed........."
The emperor's face turned pale. "What did you say? Say it again?"
The official repeated, "Chen Daoyu led three thousand elite soldiers from Ningzhou to Wuming Mountain and disappeared mysteriously..."
"Chen Daoyu is missing? Dead?" The emperor looked mad, roaring like a demon: "Impossible! Check it out immediately. If he's alive, we must find him. If he's dead, we must find his body!"
After saying this, the emperor spat out a mouthful of blood and fell back heavily.
The people in the court were instantly in chaos, with noise and crying everywhere.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?"
"Call the imperial physician! Call the imperial physician!"
Amid the noise, Lu Yinli walked out of the majestic court.
Looking around, the square paved with white marble is vast and broad. On the long stone steps, a hunched back is walking, lonely and desolate.
Lu Yinli hurried over and said, "Master Song, you walk really fast."
Song Zhen lifted his eyelids and took a look, his voice hoarse, "I remember you. We had a quarrel a few days ago over the issue of officials retiring."
Lu Yinli smiled like the bright moon and the gentle breeze, "Seven years ago, here, you also gave me advice on the policy regarding floods in the south of the Yangtze River. I should call you teacher.
The cattails and willows fall in autumn, while the pines and cypresses grow stronger after frost. In Yinli's opinion, you are like the pines and cypresses in the wind and frost, which grow greener with time.
Song Zhen laughed, "It's great that you remember me."
After saying this, he looked up at the distant sky, his eyes showing no lingering feelings but only relief.
He deserves to die.
He has worked hard for Beijiang all his life. Now that he has taken off his official hat, what is the value of living?
Lu Yinli looked anxious, and grabbed Song Zhen's sleeve without caring about his manners, "Sir, don't have such thoughts, this dynasty still needs us!"
Song Zhen shook his head, "No need."
"No!" Lu Yinli raised his voice, "Sir, you are extremely talented, but Beijiang is not worthy of you. Just wait for three years!"
This is quite outrageous.
Song Zhen frowned.
Lu Yinli's heart was pounding.
After a moment of silence, Song Zhen raised his eyes, his gaze clear, "Okay. Then Zhen will stay for three years!"
After saying this, he left in a dashing manner, holding his official hat.
However, this time the steps were steady and powerful.
For a moment, it seemed as if he had returned to the time when he was a veteran of three dynasties, full of vigor and vitality.
Lu Yinli pursed his lips and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
He was not without fear when he said that.
But if Song Zhen is not provoked, he might seek death.
Such a talent should not die in obscurity.
Lu Yinli lifted a corner of his red official robe, walked down the stairs, and his thoughts returned to the night half a month ago.
At that time, he was sitting in his study, confused and depressed. Why was going to the capital city different from what he had imagined?
Why don't officials work together to contribute to the court, but instead form cliques and engage in corruption and bribery?
Why is there a mystery hidden in the peaceful court? Why is there a chain reaction that affects the entire body? All his policies cannot be implemented and he can only watch the people in the disaster-stricken areas suffer from dire straits.
Until a letter flew over the lush green bamboo outside the window and landed in front of his desk.
The letter was just a short piece of paper, not of the standard letterhead size.
The words on the letter were freely written and so powerful that they could be seen through the paper.
Lu Yinli recognized it immediately. It was written by the mysterious man who handed the Qinglong Gang to him a few months ago when he was still the prefect of Luyang!
He hurriedly read the contents of the letter and couldn't calm down for a long time.
The next day, he went to see the imperial teacher Yu Yichou.
After returning from the Imperial Master's Mansion, he only thought for half a day before agreeing to join their team and overthrow the Beijiang Dynasty.
The Beijiang court really disappointed him, and he only hoped that the man could keep his words.
Let the Beijiang River be peaceful and the people live in peace.
After walking up the stairs, Lu Yinli's thoughts gradually returned to normal.
He actually already had a 70% guess as to who that mysterious man was.
If it was really him, then everything was possible.
Lu Yinli was just about to go to the Imperial Master's Mansion to play chess with Yu Yichou as usual, but halfway through the journey he suddenly remembered that Yu Yichou had been sent to the south by the new emperor to pray for blessings!
He laughed, turned around and fell back, his tall figure casting a long shadow.
I happened to meet the Ninth Princess on the way.
He frowned and bowed slightly, "Your Highness Lu Yinli greets the Ninth Princess."
The luxurious sedan stopped.
The layers of beaded curtains were lifted, revealing a slender wrist as delicate as a human hand.
Then, a woman's pretty voice sounded.
"Lord Lu, why do you act like you are facing a formidable enemy every time you see me?"
As soon as the words fell, the beaded curtain was completely opened, revealing the beautiful face with a hint of smile in it inside the sedan.
The woman had a noble temperament, and the golden tassels fell on her fair cheeks, swaying with her movements.
It was stunningly beautiful under the July sun.
Lu Yinli was slightly startled, then revealed a stern expression, "I dare not."
The Ninth Princess chuckled and let go of the hand that was holding the curtain. The layers of pearl curtains fell down little by little, covering her beautiful eyes and eyebrows.
"Lord Lu, see you next time."
The elegant team went further and further away.
Lu Yinli's eyes, like the bright moon, were stunned for a moment, and then quickly regained clarity.
Never mind, we are not on the same path.
At this time, Yu Yichou had traveled through wind and rain for more than two months and finally arrived in Jiaozhou.
After counting with his fingers, Yu Yichou's handsome eyes and brows showed a smile.
Wonderful.
I'm afraid I'll be able to reunite with old friends on this trip.