The meeting dispersed.
Yu Ji was in no hurry to leave.
After all, this was his last time attending court.
Besides, Emperor Feng specially kept him.
Yu Ji sat in the front and looked at Emperor Feng calmly.
I also thought about what happened at that time.
The late emperor, despite his serious illness, went to see him many times.
I hope he can come out and assist Emperor Feng.
I also remember the oath I made to the Emperor.
Ever since Ning Que left Chang'an, Emperor Feng had bared his fangs. Before they could react, they realized the situation in Chang'an had completely changed. Starting with the Gu family, countless officials were implicated.
These are actually secondary.
The key point is that the newly appointed officials are all unfamiliar!
Does not belong to any faction.
But they come from all counties in the world!
That’s all…
Yu Ji breathed a sigh of relief.
He had actually expected this day to come.
When the birds are gone, the bow is put away.
When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked.
This is an eternal truth.
The emperors of all dynasties were mean and ungrateful.
All they care about is the power in their hands!
But Yu Ji did not expect that this day would come so early.
After a long time, Emperor Feng took a sip of hot tea.
He let out a long sigh and looked at Yu Ji.
"Teacher, today's matter..."
"Your Majesty, there is no need to say more." Yu Ji raised his hand calmly. "As the saying goes, if the ruler wishes his subjects to die, the subjects must die. Laws are shared by rulers and subjects; power is held solely by the ruler!"
He also taught these to Emperor Feng.
It emphasizes the interaction between heaven and man, and the imperial power is supreme.
This is what is meant by a wise ruler is like the body, and his ministers are like the hands.
If the king calls, the ministers will respond like the echo!
"Teacher, I know you are dissatisfied."
"But I can tell you that I have never changed."
"I have made this decision since I ascended the throne."
"I will surpass all the previous emperors and unify the world."
"Everything I want, visible and invisible, shall be my great territory!"
“Perhaps, many people will think that I am wrong.”
"But time will prove that I am right!"
"Teacher, you have been wronged today. I was inconsiderate." Emperor Feng looked at Yu Ji and said softly, "Although you have resigned, you are still the dean of the Six Arts Academy and still hold the title of Duke."
"Oh……"
Yu Ji just sneered.
He looked at the proud Emperor Feng and said softly, "As the saying goes, one is free from official duties. Your Majesty has now taken over all the power and possesses extraordinary abilities. I, an old minister, have nothing more to teach you. If that is the case, you should abdicate and let others take over."
"Well..."
Emperor Feng immediately waved his hand.
"Since that's the case, I won't force you to stay."
“Once a teacher, always a father.”
"Teacher will always be my teacher."
"I couldn't be where I am today without my teacher's cultivation. I still remember when I was young, I was humiliated by the former crown prince. It was my teacher who stood up to me. He was not afraid of the former crown prince's power and struck him in the palm. If it weren't for my teacher, I probably wouldn't be alive today."
Yu Ji didn't say anything more.
He had actually had the idea of retiring a long time ago. Since the emperor no longer listened to him, there was no need to stay and make things difficult for himself.
"Before I leave, I have something to say."
"Whether to listen or not is entirely up to the superiors to decide."
"Teacher, please speak."
Yu Ji breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously, "Your Majesty wants to clean up the court and replace it with your own people. This is only natural. When selecting officials, you must not be nepotistic and must be cautious."
"good."
Emperor Feng nodded slightly.
"The other one is Prince Ning."
"He and Your Majesty have known each other since childhood and have a very good relationship."
"I don't want to say much, but I know Prince Ning's temperament. He may seem cynical at ordinary times, but when his bottom line is touched, he will become extremely strong. If Prince Ning and Your Majesty have a dispute in the future, please remember what I have said. You can think it over again and again, and don't take it to heart."
Yu Ji was extremely serious and continued, "Prince Ning is devoted to the country and the people. While his thoughts may conflict with your majesty's, they are essentially the same. Prince Ning is exceptionally capable and possesses the ability to rule the world. Your majesty should understand this much better than this old minister. Not to mention that he also commands the Prince Ning Army, which will become the sharpest sword in Dafeng!"
"I know."
Emperor Feng nodded calmly.
He naturally knew that what Yu Ji said was true.
"Then I, old minister, shall take my leave."
"Teacher, take care."
Looking at Yu Ji's back.
Emperor Feng still had a frosty expression on his face.
"Manager Hu."
"The old slave is here."
"How's it going with what I asked you to do?"
"It's too difficult." Manager Hu shook his head. "Except for a very small number of people in Kunlun Mountain, most of the disciples of the Shenji Pavilion are scattered all over the place. Some are not even in Dafeng. It's impossible to find them even if we want to."
"Let the guards do it."
"Yes." Steward Hu paused and whispered, "There are some things I know I shouldn't say, but Prince Ning cares most about love. His father and brother died in battle, and his mother passed away due to illness. To him, the people of the Shenji Pavilion are his family. Is it inappropriate for us to do this?"
"Oh……"
Emperor Feng just sneered.
He put down his teacup.
The tea inside has become a little cold.
"Xiao Ning is Prince Ning, the only prince."
"Impressive military achievements and outstanding abilities."
"He comforted the people and won their hearts."
"It has a close relationship with the Shenji Pavilion."
"That's right, Xiao Ning and I have known each other since childhood, and he once saved my life. But reducing the power of the vassal states doesn't just involve reducing the power of the princes of other surnames, it also includes the princes of the same clan!"
Emperor Feng's eyes were cold as he whispered, "Perhaps, Xiao Ning will be alright. But he has too many capable men under his command, and I have to be on guard. If someone with exceptional martial arts skills, holding a peerless divine weapon, were to sleep beside you, would you be wary? The Divine Machine Pavilion is the sword in Xiao Ning's hand, so how can I sleep soundly?"
"I understand."
Only then did Manager Hu breathe a sigh of relief.
He can be said to have watched Ning Que grow up.
I know that this young Prince Ning has a free and easy nature.
I don't care about fame or fortune.
Back then, the old Ning Wang had wanted Ning Que to be the Crown Prince. However, Ning Que always refused, earning him frequent punishments. Because the Ning Wang family's lineage was always special, the crown prince was chosen based on who had the most ability. In the end, to escape the title of Crown Prince, he even followed him to Kunlun Mountain. If his father and brother hadn't died in battle, Ning Que probably wouldn't have inherited the throne.
Therefore, Manager Hu also believed in Ning Que.
There is no conflict between Ning Que and Emperor Feng.
He is not a person who is greedy for power.
"Back off."
"promise!"
Manager Hu raised his hand and took his leave.
When he walked out of the Weiyang Palace, he paused.
Glancing back.
There is only Emperor Feng in the palace.
It looks so lonely.
Emperor Feng unfolded the document and coughed softly. Suppressing the rebellion was only the first step. Later, they had to recapture Goguryeo and aim for the ocean!
Ultimately, this matter has to be handed over to Ning Que.
Two hundred thousand troops have crossed the Liao River.
His purpose in this battle was to teach Goguryeo a lesson.
Goguryeo was like a toad crawling on your feet, not scary but disgusting. They would run around the Liaodong border for no reason, and at home they used all kinds of lies to fool the people.
His purpose in this battle is to break the backbone of Goguryeo!
Let these people face reality!
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