The royal Chu clan members might be able to turn a blind eye to the struggle for power, but as warriors and as people of the martial arts world, they would never ignore the pursuit of fame.
In the martial arts world, reputation is often tied to strength, and there are few other ways to gain fame besides through hard work. The extent of one's reputation in the martial arts world is directly related to one's status and influence within it. Therefore, for martial artists eager to leave their mark on the world, fame is one of their lifelong goals.
When the Third Uncle returned from the Imperial Palace to the ancestral land of the Imperial family, the ancestors of the Imperial family immediately gathered around him. Every time His Majesty summoned the Third Uncle, it meant that there was something important for the Imperial family to do.
From the initial nomination of eleven people to the Royal Family's Government Affairs Office to the recent gift of the peerless secret book "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" to the royal family by His Majesty, these were all the results of asking Third Uncle to go to the palace.
Although they were reluctant to admit it, His Majesty's attitude towards the royal family during this period could be described as tolerant and generous, even to the point of repaying evil with kindness. His Majesty always treated the royal family with a tolerant attitude, and even when faced with many injustices within the royal family, he never held a grudge. Instead, from the pinnacle of power, he gave the royal family more trust and responsibility.
When His Majesty was young, members of the royal family mocked him, even looking down on him for his lack of martial arts talent. However, His Majesty has now forgiven the members of the royal family, entrusted them with important tasks, and bestowed upon them the peerless martial arts technique, "Smiling Proudly in the World of Jianghu."
However, the royal family did not give His Majesty the corresponding rewards, and His Majesty even spent the New Year alone, which made the royal ancestors feel full of guilt. They knew that His Majesty's tolerance and gifts to them were something they could never repay, and if they could not do something for His Majesty, this guilt would become an eternal pain in their hearts.
Therefore, after Third Uncle was summoned by His Majesty, the royal family's elders paid special attention. They knew that if His Majesty needed any assistance from the royal family, they would spare no effort. They knew that this was their best opportunity to repay His Majesty's kindness and the only way to wash away their past shame.
When all the ancestors had gathered, Chu Yuanwu, the ancestor of the Chu family, asked, "Little Third Son, His Majesty summoned you this time. Is there any important task for us, the royal family?"
The Third Uncle replied, “Your Majesty summoned me this time mainly because he hoped that the royal family could nominate three members to be responsible for the management of the Royal Ya Villa.
One of them will be responsible for the overall affairs of the villa, another will manage the currency exchange within the villa, and a third will be stationed at Tengwang Pavilion. Although the scope of management at Tengwang Pavilion is relatively small, His Majesty will specially confer the title of Prince of Teng on the prince who will be stationed at Tengwang Pavilion. Furthermore, His Majesty has emphasized that the person selected must be absolutely reliable.
When Third Uncle first spoke, the ancestors remained calm, for they had long been informed that the newly built villa would be managed by someone recommended by the royal family. This was something His Majesty had discussed with the princes of the Royal Affairs Office at the outset of construction, so they were mentally prepared for this.
However, when it came to sitting in the Tengwang Pavilion and even being crowned as Tengwang, they were surprised, which was completely beyond their expectations. They had never thought that His Majesty would give such an important responsibility and honor to the royal family.
They thought that His Majesty would confer this title on a certain prince in order to win him over, but they didn't expect that it was they who recommended someone to be conferred the title of King of Teng.
At this moment, all the ancestors expressed their belief that their descendants could endure loneliness and were capable of taking on the responsibility of sitting in charge of Tengwang Pavilion.
However, unlike in the past, this time, no elder showed any humility. In the past, when everyone competed for a position in the Royal Government Affairs Office, since there were only eleven spots available, the competition was not particularly fierce.
But now there is only one spot to sit in Tengwang Pavilion, which makes the competition extremely fierce. Every ancestor hopes that his descendants can obtain this honor.
Every ancestor hoped their descendants would achieve this honor. Although warriors often lacked a strong desire for power, many members of the royal family chose to enter politics to realize their own values. For example, the eleven princes who entered the Royal Government Affairs Office were mostly members of their clansmen who had no further advancement in martial arts and were otherwise idle, choosing to enter politics.
They hope to make up for their lack of martial arts through political achievements in order to prove their own worth.
Most of the clan members were still practicing tirelessly, pursuing the ultimate in martial arts. But this time, the situation was different. His Majesty's "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" was a masterpiece that would be passed down through the ages. Once someone became the Prince of Teng, they would be able to use this article to become famous throughout the world. This was extremely attractive to every martial artist, and indeed everyone.
"Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" is not only a literary work, but also a symbol of honor. It represents Your Majesty's unparalleled talent. If anyone does not recognize Your Majesty's talent, please write an article similar to "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" to see if they can surpass Your Majesty's literary talent.
At this time, Chu Yuanwu stepped forward and said, "In our clan, I am the strongest and have the highest seniority, so I should be the one to recommend the right person to guard Tengwang Pavilion."
In other situations, other ancestors might have shown some humility, but this time, each one was determined to secure this precious spot. If they couldn't secure this opportunity for their descendants, they would likely be resentful and resentful of them. Between family honor and personal ambition, humility was no longer an option.
"Respected Ancestor, although your strength and seniority are awe-inspiring, we will never easily yield on the matter of taking charge of Tengwang Pavilion. After all, this is a matter personally arranged by His Majesty, and Tengwang Pavilion is also His Majesty's property. We cannot make a decision based on your words alone."
Chu Jiangnan, as a master-level warrior, although his strength may not be as good as Chu Yuanwu, he still raised his protest without fear. He knew that this was for the future of the family and the well-being of future generations, and he could not back down.
Several other members who were also grandmasters also responded. They all knew that the most important thing now was to break the situation where Chu Yuanwu had the final say.
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