Chapter 203: Become the King Then
The top scholar who won the sixth place in the imperial examination naturally knew how to play chess. The two of them set up the chessboard and started playing chess.
In fact, the two of them rarely have such quiet time to play chess. Lu Chenyang is busy, Yan Xing is also busy, and the time when both of them are free at the same time is very rare.
This long journey can be said to be the only time Lu Chenyang has rested in the past six years.
For several days in a row, the two of them played chess and drank tea in the carriage, and even the two sets of nine-ring puzzles were not wasted, and Lu Chenyang also solved them.
On the road, we also saw many fleeing people in groups, most of whom were heading to Anzhou.
Lu Chenyang would sometimes stop and watch the people moving forward with difficulty.
These people were dressed in rags, and their toe-exposed straw sandals were covered in blood. Lu Chenyang felt heavy-hearted watching them.
The refugees saw the army fleeing in all directions, but since the army did not chase them or stop them to rob them, they gradually stopped.
Someone shouted, "It's the Lu family army! It's the Lu family army!"
The refugees were immediately in an uproar. The Lu family army's military regulations of not disturbing the people were an iron rule, and the Lu family army had never plundered the people. This was almost impossible in the army.
But the people had all heard of the Lu family army's reputation, so they were no longer afraid and instead stopped.
They didn't know that the person sitting in the carriage was Lu Chenyang. They just saw the fluttering flag with the word "Lu" on it, so they recognized that it was the Lu family army.
Lu Chenyang listened to their shouts, which were full of surprise and excitement, and he felt very sad.
He had done nothing for them, yet they were so enthusiastic about the Lu family army.
Lu Chenyang lifted the car curtain and looked back with a frown on his face.
It was not until a long time passed and he could no longer see anything that Lu Chenyang lowered the curtain.
Lu Chenyang pursed his lips and said in a muffled voice, "When will the people be able to live and work in peace and contentment?"
Yan Xing held his hand and said softly, "You've already done half of it. You've done a great job. You gave them hope. You can definitely do it."
Lu Chenyang let out a sigh, his heart heavy.
Because he hasn't done enough, he feels sad every time he sees such scenes.
Every time Yu Dayong came back, no matter how busy Lu Chenyang was or who he was meeting, he would turn him down and call Yu Dayong for questioning.
He wanted to know what was happening to the people outside and what kind of life they were living.
Most of the people naturally had a hard time, and every time they heard Lu Chenyang's words, they would feel sad for a long time. He knew that he would not get the answer he wanted, but he still kept asking as if it was self-torture.
Knowing that the people outside were not living well, that he was in pain and suffering, he knew that he could not slow down, but could only work harder so that those people could live a good life.
Lu Chenyang took a deep breath, smiled bitterly, and said, "You know what? When I met Ding Zhengyang, he always said that I had accomplished so many great things in such a short time, and he admired me very much. But many people died before I could come and relieve their suffering. I was already too slow. I always feel ashamed when he said that."
Lu Chenyang would sometimes get stuck in this kind of dilemma. According to Zhao Xi, his father was the kind of person who was born good. He would be saddened by the suffering of the world and suffer because he was powerless to do anything about it.
But in fact, those people have nothing to do with him.
But in this world, some people are born bad, while others are born kind. Lu Chenyang is the latter.
Lu Chenyang knew that he had tried his best in some things, but he still blamed himself when he saw suffering.
Yan Xing said, "God has given you talent, and you are destined to endure more. Instead of falling into such self-blame, it is better to do what you can now. Chen Yang, you can end this chaotic world."
Lu Chenyang couldn't help but look at him. The meaning of Yan Xing's words was a bit too straightforward.
Lu Chenyang smiled and said, "I've actually always been quite passive. I became the magistrate of Yanquan County by accident. I thought since I was in this position, I couldn't let this responsibility down. But now that I see how hard life is for the people, I have come up with this idea. If I can help more people survive, I will do my best."
Yan Xing nodded slightly.
The journey to Ningzhou was smooth. Ji Ping had received the news long ago and sent people to greet him early. There was also the Cui family. Cui Yong led several major aristocratic families to greet Lu Chenyang.
However, Jiang Yu, the governor of Ningzhou, did not show up.
Jiang Yu reasoned that he was the Governor of Ningzhou, and Lu Chenyang the Governor of Quzhou, both holding the same official position. Furthermore, he was related to the Emperor, so he could barely be considered a royal relative. No matter how you looked at it, his status was higher than Lu Chenyang's, so why should he go to greet Lu Chenyang?
Therefore, Jiang Yu only sent a butler to greet him on his behalf.
Jiang Yu's behavior made Cui Yong sigh with great sadness.
He didn't expect the person sent by the emperor to be as outstanding and capable as Lu Chenyang, but at least he couldn't be a fool, right?
How on earth did Jiang Yu get the nerve to think he was Lu Chenyang's equal? Oh no, our Lord Jiang actually thought he was superior to Lu Chenyang in status! Who gave him the courage?! Who gave him the confidence?!
Is it Emperor Qianyuan? But now Emperor Qianyuan doesn't dare to show off to Lu Chenyang, so how dare he, a member of the deposed empress's family?!
Such a fool is the governor of Ningzhou, and he has to deal with him. Cui Yongdu began to miss Liu Yi.
When Cui Yong led his men to greet Lu Chenyang, he specifically instructed the butler, "Pick up all the gifts that Lord Jiang sent and send them back."
As soon as Jiang Yu arrived in Ningzou, he visited Cui Yong and brought him many gifts. Cui Yong certainly didn't want any of them, but Jiang Yu was being a scoundrel at the time and let them go.
Cui Yong had originally felt helpless, thinking he could just stay. But now it was no longer possible, he had to be sent back, immediately, right away!
Ji Ping led his army and waited outside the city with great momentum, while Cui Yong also led the nobles to guard the side. The two sides were like the Chu River and Han River, not interfering with each other.
Everyone stood in the sun waiting.
Finally, a convoy appeared in front, and everyone was shocked. Lu Chenyang was here.
At this time, Lu Chenyang, who was being awaited by everyone, was saying to Yan Xing, "This section of the road is already very easy to travel. Ningzhou must be rich. Along the way, the official road in Ningzhou is much easier to travel than Anzhou, and the road is also smoother than Anzhou."
Yan Xing nodded: "Ningzhou has a solid foundation after all."
Lu Chenyang thought thoughtfully: "I really want to take Ningzhou for myself."
Yan Xing chuckled: "Master Lu is also a bandit?"
Lu Chenyang smiled sheepishly, "Excuse me, I've never seen anything good before, so I want it when I see something good."
Yan Xing casually said, "That's not impossible. If the emperor asks you to send troops to fight the Yilin Army, you can also make a deal with him and make him a king or something."
Lu Chenyang was stunned. He didn't even dare to think about this, but Yan Xing just said it casually?
But being crowned king, Lu Chenyang was shamefully tempted.
"Isn't it a bit early for me to be crowned king now? I'm not even the Minister of the Chancellery." Lu Chenyang said.
Yan Xing thought for a moment and said, "That's fine. The current Shangshu Ling isn't very capable. If you become Shangshu Ling, it would make sense for you to also serve as a provincial governor." He calculated for a moment and said, "It's a bit early to be crowned a king now. I'll take the Shangshu Ling position first. Once you've conquered the Yilin Army, you can be crowned a king with full legitimacy."
He made light of it, as if the Yilin Army were made of paper. They were said to have a million strong army, but in the entire Dagan area, no army had as many troops as the Yilin Army.
Lu Chenyang looked at him silently, not knowing what misunderstanding Yan Xing had about him.
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