Chapter 2419: Yearning

Conforming to the ancestral system, following departmental guidelines, and obeying discipline – that is "Dai Shan Wang".Not following the ancestral system, smoothly completing military reform, and training a strong martial force – that is "Dai Wang".This mountain replaces the world's mountain, this king replaces the world's king.The path to choose, and the outcome, are clear at a glance.The current Jing Emperor is truly gentle and moist, even drawing cakes without causing ripples.But this cake…Is truly big and round.From "Dai Shan Wang" to "Dai Wang," it's certainly not just a difference in name or title.In other countries, the difference isn't very significant. Because once cultivation reaches the absolute peak realm, external support is almost non-existent.In a country like Jing Country, that's not the case.Even upon reaching the absolute peak realm, Jing Country's national power can still provide support. They sit upon the human race's oldest sect, grasp the most ancient and cutting-edge cultivation path, and possess the most abundant cultivation knowledge. After reaching the absolute peak, Jing Country can still offer advantages on how to proceed.From a two-character king to a one-character king, it crosses over old rules and fixed ideas.And this kind of kingly power… can be said to be second only to one person!How much of an idle man was the former Jin Wang Sun, a famously rich and idle person.In the blink of an eye, he was thrust to the empire's top layer, truly turning hands into clouds and covering hands into rain, a single thought involving the fate of millions.Ji Jing Lu thought for a moment: "'Dai' is too heavy a character. Your servant thinks that in the present world, only Jiang Wang's 'Ding Hai Zhen' is worthy of today's Bu Zhou."He could calmly accept a one-character king, but the emperor might have said this character casually, yet it requires deliberation.Before ascending to the absolute peak, he had already been defeated by Jiang Wang's sword, a very straightforward defeat.Jiang Wang was invincible in the Cave True realm, proving the Dao with force, his magnificent glory was something he personally witnessed.Later, the myriad worlds returned to true, all phases proving the self, which was already an unattainable height.Now, continuing the human emperor's great cause, bearing huge pressures from all sides, on the world stage, he changed the direction of the flood!Jiang Wang, by establishing the long river connecting heaven and sea, actually became today's pillar of heaven.In terms of virtue, reputation, and cultivation, he really couldn't, in front of such a character, call himself "substitute for the world mountain."One mountain is still higher than the next; this mountain is indeed not yet at its absolute peak.The emperor, looking at the Guan He Tai scene on the book desk, was probably also somewhat surprised that Ji Jing Lu would mention Jiang Wang. His face was expressionless, and he said: "Bu Zhou Mountain is outside discussion."Ji Jing Lu grinned: "Then it's permissible!"The emperor looked at him, somewhat surprised at this Dai Shan Wang's vivacity: "You seem very close to Jiang Wang?""Our friendship currently only extends to appreciation," Ji Jing Lu said frankly: "I just feel that the South Heaven Master's earlier strategy for handling the water race was indeed not quite appropriate.Moreover, not to mention the past contributions of the water race, just considering the situation—if we truly encircle and kill all water races, then in all the heavens and myriad worlds, no race can trust us, and they will all be relentless towards us. This will intensify our resistance in the God Xiao War."How could one not speak, when justice resides in the hearts of the people?From ancient times to the present, how much the water race has paid and how they have been treated. Everyone has eyes to see, ears to hear, all have personally experienced, all know the truth.The God Pool Heaven King was suppressed and killed, the Long River Dragon Lord has been in long-term seclusion, and the water race doesn't even have unified orders, scattered in various countries and places. To say they betrayed the human race is truly unrealistic.But the South Heaven Master already stands on Guan He Tai, every word and action representing Jing Country's decision to the outside world, so they, these Jing people, can no longer say anything.Regardless of whether they agree in their hearts.In this regard, Li Yi is indeed an anomaly.Being able to speak of "justice," and even proclaiming it with a sword like Jiang Wang, is an anomaly among anomalies.The emperor did not comment, only saying: "Dou E is the world's first army, their soldiers are proud and spirited. Losing soldiers and generals, withdrawing the flag from the eight armors, how many military hearts are unstable. You must comfort them well."He decided to speak more clearly: "If you can train a martial force, then Dou E is not necessarily unable to return, and the eight armors are not necessarily unable to become nine armors.""This—" Ji Jing Lu's heart was of course greatly encouraged, but he also hesitated: "Can the various factions allow this?"If the eight armors could become nine armors, and the imperial family held three, this would undoubtedly be a further expansion of imperial power. In the army, they would clearly surpass the three factions by a head, another key step after the expansion of the military affairs privy council—extending power from military council matters to specific military power. From this perspective, Dou E withdrawing from the eight armors is actually a good thing?After all, with Dou E's current strength, it's not worthy of the eight armor title.The name of the eight armors is not just a name. It requires bearing the responsibility matching its status, going to the battlefield it should go to.Now, the Dou E army, having lost soldiers and generals, going to any battlefield matching the eight armor level, is only a portion of sending them to their deaths.But Dou E army's glorious history is here, its honorable name is here. Once its strength catches up, it also has sufficient reason to return.At that time, the eight armors becoming nine armors seems to become a natural thing?The emperor said: "I hold Tai A, not to seize from the various factions, only to add armor to the empire, what is not possible? The premise is that the army under you truly has strength and can make people have no idle words—I expect the world's first army to return."In that game in the central great hall, the Dao Pulse's attitude was too intense. The emperor had to proactively show his control over the court situation to respond to the Dao Pulse's accusations. Since the cards were all turned over, he had to seize the opportunity to do something, not to count it as a loss.Jing Country training a martial force, of course, cannot be a casual branch of martial men forming an army, but must compare shoulder or exceed Wei Martial Troops, then it can be considered trained!But how easy is this?Wei Xuan Che was resolute in martial arts, and there were many opponents in court and among the people, all suppressed by him.With Wei Emperor's brother-in-law Zhang Shou Lian as the head of the An Yi Four Evils, he was actually the Wei Emperor's dirty knife, targeting those opposing voices, using all means. Waiting until the martial troops were trained, then "great righteousness eliminates harm," winning all hearts.Even so, it was only after Wang Xiao blasted open martial dao and Wu Xun led the army to rampage in the netherworld that the state from top to bottom truly recognized the initial martial decision.Jing Country's resources far surpass Wei Country, and domestic constraints also far surpass Wei Country.The emperor cannot even step forward to talk about the martial troops, only letting Ji Jing Lu take the lead. It's not that the emperor has no bearing, but the Dao Pulse is deeply rooted and can only be planned gradually."This minister will follow the Shuai's legacy, not let Dou E lose its name, now raise the great flag, and only fight to the death!" Ji Jing Lu immediately expressed his determination."No need for you to fight to the death, just train an army, do your best is fine." The emperor patted Ji Jing Lu's shoulder, and then, as if unintentionally, said: "Have you heard about the Yu family?""Does Your Majesty mean Yu Xian Yu and her mother?" Ji Jing Lu asked.Yu Que and his first wife only had one daughter, who is fifteen this year, named Yu Xian Yu. She was cherished greatly, always held in their palm. Always naive and free, she was a famous spoiled and naive noble lady in Tian Jing City.But Yu Que's mother, being romantic by nature, didn't know how many outer rooms she raised, how many illegitimate children she bore, probably she herself couldn't remember clearly. Among her many children, their ages were all older than Yu Xian Yu.Yu Que was a strange person, romantic on one hand, devoted on the other. He didn't bring any of those outer rooms and illegitimate children back to the mansion. Many times he said, "This life is for one wife only, no more marrying."During this period, there was a big commotion. Some of Yu Que's illegitimate children, not knowing who they were connected with, came to Tian Jing City, wanting to divide the family property.When Yu Que was alive, a casual leakage from his fingers was enough for them to live without worry.But how could those leaked from his fingers compare to dividing the family property?They also wanted to leak a little to others!Ultimately, these are Yu family's internal affairs, outsiders are not good to intervene.Yu family's enemies hate the chaos of the Yu family, Yu family's friends…They are all old Yu's children, who should they favor?This matter truly can only be handled by the Yu family behind closed doors.But Yu Que is no longer here, and Yu Que's first wife is weak and introverted, not a capable person. For a time, it was somewhat chaotic.At this time, Yu Xian Yu stood out. She personally held a sword and guarded the door, saying "Insult my father and die!"She said the Yu family was harmonious, her parents were loving, her father was loyal to her mother, a famous devoted man, not even one concubine, so where were the outer rooms? Even less illegitimate children.These unknown wild people, if they were just hungry and came over to beg for food, the Yu family could show kindness and give some steamed buns.If they dared to be bold and collude to cheat the Yu family, then there would be bloodshed!Thus, a sword lay horizontally at the door, cutting off all the entanglements Yu Que left outside."Yu Que lived a romantic life, near death, instead leaving a reputation for devotion—" The emperor said: "Do you think she is suitable to be your disciple?" Ji Jing Lu did not hesitate: "None could be more suitable!"Although Yu Xian Yu cultivates the Dao and he cultivates martial arts, this master he can still be.Yu Que's prestige in the Dou E army is beyond doubt. Although there was the vast sea disaster, it was not his fault. "Many soldiers think of Shuai Yu and weep when they hear his name."Succeeding Yu Que's military position, raising Yu Que's only daughter, raising Yu Que's flag and order, then the hearts of those above and below can return.On the wall of the study, there hangs an ancient and elegant sword, with a sheathed long handle and restrained divine splendor. It has decorated this place for how many years, embellishing the emperor's majesty, and is also the emperor's beloved sword.Jing Emperor casually beckoned, held this sword in his hand, and passed it over: "Shuai Yu's sword also broke in the vast sea, leaving none to pass down to his family. Take this one to give to her. Say it is from you, don't mention me."Ji Jing Lu thought for a while: "Understood.""Truly understood?" The emperor asked."Indeed understood!" Ji Jing Lu said."Go." The emperor waved his hand.Ji Jing Lu turned around and strode away.After the future Dai Wang left, the emperor looked at the Guan He Tai scene for a while longer, but did not speak, not knowing what he was thinking.It wasn't until the inner official walked in softly to remind him that he said: "Since the East Heaven Master has arrived, please invite him in."The emperor governs the country and handles myriad affairs daily.But no matter how busy he is, some people he must see personally, and some things he must do personally.Dai Shan Wang, East Heaven Master, are all pivotal figures, playing key roles in the world situation.He has to personally soothe them.After a while, Song Huai walked in with light steps.Song Huai only said: "Your Majesty."The emperor only said: "Heaven Master has come."Both sides then fell silent.Song Huai was speechless. This figure, who sat like a sculpture in the central great hall, also became like a sculpture after walking in.He showed no emotion, nor did he let himself show any tendency.The emperor also did not look at Song Huai. He only overlooked the long river on the book desk.Both sides were silent for a time. In the vast Xuan Lu Hall, only the light from the sky moved. Only the sound on the book desk resonated with the sound on Guan He Tai.Thus, tormenting their patience.The scenes on the book desk evolved, and the true monarch named Jiang Wang once again suppressed the long river in the story.After an unknown amount of time, the emperor suddenly sighed: "Heroes emerge from the world, and the world changes over how many years. I often feel old and decayed!"The wind-eroded time seemed to only then become profound. Song Huai, as if from a stone statue, changed back into a specific person.He smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty says he is old and decayed in front of one who is truly old and decayed, making this old and decayed one feel awkward."The emperor looked at him: "I am old at heart, you are old but more firm."Song Huai was very respectful: "This old and decayed one does not know why Your Majesty feels weary."The emperor said: "Qi Country is like the rising sun in the east! Mu Country suppressed divine power. Qin Country has already established the Great Wall, so there are no worries about Yu Abyss. I think of the world and inevitably worry."He placed a hand on the book desk, fixing all the scenes, returning the book desk to its original wood texture. He lifted his head and looked at Song Huai: "Does Mister Song have a good plan to save the world?"Not calling him Heaven Master, not calling him Dao Leader, but calling him "mister"!Mu Country's suppression is a struggle for divine power, an internal worry. Qin Country's garrison is against the disaster of Yu Abyss, an external threat. What then are the internal worries and external threats for Jing Country today? The waves from the vast sea disaster have been smoothed out, the dissenting voices in the central great hall are all quiet, and the great water control meeting has ended calmly…Song Huai remained unchanged: "This old and decayed one is stupid, my old eyes are dim, I only know how to cultivate the Dao, yet I cannot see clearly this world. If Your Majesty has instructions, this old and decayed one will only obey orders. But I dare not point at the rivers and mountains and lightly speak of state affairs."Jing Country's emperor gazed at the East Heaven Master of the Dao gate: "It is I who am stupid! Mister is simply unwilling to teach me."Song Huai lowered his head and drooped his eyes: "How dare this old and decayed one!""Heaven Master is also the emperor's teacher, mister. We are originally not estranged—"The emperor stood behind the book desk, looking at Song Huai, who was almost at the edge of the door: "Since you have already walked into my study, why not be closer to me? You still seem somewhat distant now."Perhaps the standing team in the central great hall is still not enough?Song Huai suddenly felt that perhaps everyone had underestimated the emperor's determination.He took half a step forward: "Your Majesty's holy brilliance covers the universe, governing the vast divine—" "I am speaking of you, East Heaven Master." The emperor interrupted him and gazed into his eyes: "Not referring to Peng Lai Island."The emperor's gaze was like a knife, each stroke seeming to scrape off the turbidity of the old eyes, making the East Heaven Master's eyes bright.Song Huai retracted the half step he had taken representing Peng Lai Island and said firmly: "This old and decayed one naturally respects the emperor and is close to the emperor.""But yet stand so far?" The emperor asked.The East Heaven Master said: "This old and decayed one's qi is dirty, I fear it will defile the emperor's honor."The emperor no longer beat around the bush: "Wan Si Jing Hu died unnaturally. I ordered Fu Dong Xu to cleanse from the inside out. True Person Hui De, after borrowing the line in Wan Yao Gate to set up a scheme, stepped on Jing Country's reputation to do things, and again, one clean. The secret whereabouts of the imperial family's Ji Yan Yue were lost, to suffer execution, I ordered Sang Xian Shou and Lou Yue to investigate together—" "Such three times, shocking to behold!"The man representing the highest will of the central empire, with a rare, perhaps true, perhaps false, emotion of anger: "Branches and leaves have been cut to the ground, but the roots still spread for miles. If the state is to perish, it must decay from this."Song Huai had already completely understood, or rather, he had no way to pretend not to understand.The current emperor is ambitious. To the outside, he has the grand plan to pacify the seas, and to the inside, he has the determination to root out the One True faction!The former is a problem left by the ancient human emperors, and the latter is a chronic disease of Great Jing since its founding.He actually wants to achieve all of this in one generation!This emperor, does he seem too eager?Song Huai's old eyes drooped slightly.Why does the emperor… not think I am the One True faction?