Chapter 140: Reign Named Shuntian, Mu Lingluo's New Goal
In the end of March in the fourteenth year of Ren De , Emperor Jiang Xiu passed away after fourteen years in office.
According to the emperor's will, the twelfth prince Jiang Tiansheng will become the next emperor. He will also be the youngest emperor in the history of Dajing, at only ten years old!
The whole world was in uproar!
Unexpectedly, just as the good news of the annexation of the Hongxuan Dynasty came, the emperor passed away.
When Jiang Jian learned about this, he rushed back to Sizhou immediately, and Chen Li also rushed back overnight.
Late at night, there were people howling in every household in the capital, because they knew that the emperor who had been the best to them was gone, and they would never meet such a kind emperor again.
Jiang Changsheng looked towards the palace and was relieved to see Xing Shou guarding Jiang Tiansheng.
Xing Shou is an evil spirit that has accompanied Jiang Yuan, Jiang Ziyu, Jiang Xiu, and now accompanies Jiang Tiansheng.
"In the one hundred and fourteenth year, the fifth emperor will ascend the throne."
Jiang Changsheng sat on the trunk of the Earth Spirit Tree and thought silently.
He was no longer so sad about Jiang Xiu's death, but he was his eldest grandson after all, so he still sent Jiang Xiu 50,000 incense points and wished him good qualities in the next life.
That's it.
From now on, when the descendants of the Jiang family pass away, Jiang Changsheng will no longer use incense to bless them except Jiang Jian. He has blessed Dajing and he doesn't owe the emperor anything.
Jiang Changsheng looked at the young Jiang Tiansheng, wondering whether this emperor could lead Dajing to continue towards the goal of unifying the world.
…
With the return of Jiang Jian and Chen Li, the court became stable. Although he was protected by Xing Shou, the ministers were still worried about the ten-year-old Jiang Tiansheng becoming emperor.
Chen Li specially visited Jiang Changsheng, and after confirming that the will had not been changed by anyone, he decided to support Jiang Tiansheng.
In Jiang Xiu's will, Chen Li was appointed Minister of Transport, but was allowed to retain his position as general, in the hope that he would protect Jiang Tiansheng.
The thousand masters of Tianming were overjoyed when they learned that Jiang Tiansheng was about to ascend the throne, but no one dared to control Jiang Tiansheng because they all knew that as long as Daozu was around, the Jiang family's imperial power would not be in chaos.
Jiang Tiansheng was able to ascend the throne in accordance with the imperial edict, which must have been with the support of Daozu.
Jiang Jian returned to Longqi Mountain and was extremely depressed. He drank for several days, trying to numb himself. Ping An, who came back with him, also became depressed, as if he was thinking of Jiang Ziyu.
Jiang Changsheng did not comfort them. Separation and death are inevitable in life.
In a blink of an eye.
June.
The twelfth prince Jiang Tiansheng ascended the throne. From the next year, the reign title was changed to Shuntian. He also had his own imperial title, Emperor Shuntian.
In the same month, Emperor Ren De was buried and given the temple name Renzong.
Emperor Jingren!
From then on, the temple name was enough to show the image of Jiang Xiu in the hearts of officials and people.
Jing Renzong reigned for fourteen years. He governed diligently and did not do anything that was against the will of heaven and earth. He even led Dajing to annex Yun Dynasty. With this achievement, he could stand on equal footing with the founding emperor, or even surpass him, second only to Jing Taizong.
Although Emperor Shuntian was young, he was very sensible. After mourning for Emperor Jingrenzong for seven days, he came to visit Jiang Changsheng accompanied by Chen Li and Xing Shou.
This was the second time Jiang Changsheng had met Emperor Shuntian since their last meeting in the palace.
Emperor Shuntian kowtowed respectfully to Jiang Changsheng.
Jiang Changsheng raised his hand, helped him up, and said, "You are already the emperor. You can't kneel to anyone from now on. Do you understand?"
Emperor Shuntian nodded and said, "I know. My father told me to kneel."
Jiang Changsheng sighed, understood the hidden meaning of his words, rubbed his head, and pulled him to sit at the table next to him.
Chen Li and Xing Shou did not disturb them, but went outside the courtyard to wait.
After chatting with Emperor Shuntian for a while, Jiang Changsheng found that this boy was very smart, which reminded him of Jiang Ziyu.
The ten-year-old Emperor Shuntian already has his own opinions and goals. Facing Jiang Changsheng, he is full of vigor and expresses his ambitions.
Jiang Changsheng looked at him with a smile, feeling deeply moved. He thought of decades ago when the young Jiang Ziyu had also expressed his ambitions to him in the same way.
Gradually, Jiang Ziyu overlapped with Emperor Shuntian.
Jiang Changsheng fell into endless remembrance.
Why hasn’t this brat Zi Yu been reincarnated yet? Is he going to wait until there is no one left in Dajing who can become the emperor, and then turn the tide?
Jiang Changsheng thought silently.
After chatting for a long time, Emperor Shuntian stood up, walked to Jiang Jian, and said, "Uncle Ninth, don't be sad anymore. My father and grandfather's last wish is to unify the world. You can't slack off. Although I am young, I am not a coward. But I am the emperor and cannot go into battle to kill the enemy. I hope Uncle Ninth can help me."
He bowed.
Jiang Jian sobered up immediately and hurriedly helped him up. Looking at the young emperor, Jiang Jian felt sad and an unprecedented sense of mission enveloped his heart.
"Ninth brother, my father has General Ping An, so I am counting on you."
"Ninth brother, I am so tired. When will you achieve the golden body?"
“Hahahaha, ninth brother, I have finally waited for you to achieve the Golden Body. You and I will definitely be able to surpass our ancestors and open up a larger territory…”
Jiang Xiu's words kept ringing in his ears, making him feel uncomfortable. He hugged Emperor Shuntian into his arms and said softly, "Uncle Emperor promises you that he will make sure you live up to your father's last wish..."
The main reason why he felt so sad was that he didn't see Jiang Xiu for the last time.
Emperor Shuntian didn't say much, but raised his hands and hugged Jiang Jian's strong back.
Looking at this scene, Jiang Changsheng smiled with relief. This is the true inheritance.
After Emperor Shuntian left, Jiang Jian pulled himself together and began to practice martial arts.
Next is the Donghai Dynasty!
At the same time, the news about the death of Emperor Jingren had spread all over the world. When the dynasties in the world learned that the new emperor of Jingren was a ten-year-old child, the whole world laughed and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
This boy is still young, so it will take at least ten years before the war starts!
Maybe this boy is playful and doesn't want to fight?
For a time, undercurrents surged in various dynasties, and more and more people entered the capital every day.
…
In a dream.
It was rare that Jiang Changsheng did not spar with Mu Lingluo, but instead chatted with him.
Mu Lingluo sat beside him and asked softly, "Brother Changsheng, are you worried about something?"
Jiang Changsheng sighed and said, "My grandson passed away."
"ah?"
Mu Lingluo was horrified. Brother Changsheng had a grandson, so wouldn't he be...
Jiang Changsheng said calmly, "I sent my wife and children away, and then my grandchildren away. I found that my heart was becoming calmer and calmer . Perhaps others would doubt life when they were left alone, and they didn't know what to pursue in life, but I remained firm. I wanted to live forever and continue to pursue stronger power until I became the strongest."
When Mu Lingluo heard that Jiang Changsheng's wife had also passed away, he couldn't help but feel relieved, but then he felt ashamed. How could he have such thoughts?
She looked at Jiang Changsheng with tenderness in her eyes.
Yes, she had long known that Jiang Changsheng was much older than her, otherwise how could he have accompanied her growing up since childhood, and always been stronger than her, and mastered so many incredible skills.
She didn't know why Jiang Changsheng entered her dream, but she felt very lucky to have all this.
Jiang Changsheng's goal is also her goal, and she also wants to pursue stronger power.
But now, she has a new goal.
She also wanted to live forever so that he would no longer be alone.
Jiang Changsheng quietly expressed his feelings, and Mu Lingluo listened attentively.
for a long time.
Jiang Changsheng smiled and said, "Tell me, how have you been lately?"
Mu Lingluo said, "I'm living a good, but also very boring life. By the way, you still remember Lin Haotian whom I mentioned before, right? That guy is quite active. His childhood sweetheart cousin fell in love with a genius from the Saint Palace, and he got so angry that he had to fight her. Although he was defeated, he broke through to the level of a god-man before the battle, which alarmed the Saint Palace, and he was accepted as a disciple by an elder. However, his grievances with that genius are not over yet, and both of them are preparing to participate in the training of the Saint Palace, so I'm afraid they will fight again."
This story sounds so familiar...
Jiang Changsheng asked: "So what do you think of him?"
Mu Lingluo shook his head and said, "Not very good, I think he's quite cowardly. If someone doesn't like him, why force it? He might as well practice hard. He has a good family background and strong talent, so why would he worry about women?"
Jiang Changsheng asked with a smile: "Are there any male disciples pursuing you?"
Mu Lingluo blinked and said, "Of course there are, but they don't have the chance. I've been in seclusion. Sigh, it's all because Brother Changsheng appeared in my dream too early, making me feel that other men are nothing special."
"Then I won't appear in your dreams anymore."
"I won't, Brother Changsheng, you have to come."
She simply hugged Jiang Changsheng's arm, leaned on his shoulder, and hummed.
Her ears turned red and her heart beat very fast.
It was clearly a dream, so why did the feeling remain so profound?
Mu Lingluo thought with fascination that it was the first time she was so bold, perhaps because she saw Jiang Changsheng's rare melancholy.
Jiang Changsheng did not break free. He looked at the blue sky and said, "I will be with you, always."
Mu Lingluo responded softly: "Then I will also try my best to live and stay with you forever."
Although it is not clear whether she can meet Jiang Changsheng in this life, she will work hard for this goal.
"No, we will definitely meet!"
Mu Lingluo thought with a determined look in his eyes.
…
October, the beginning of autumn.
In the bedroom.
Emperor Shuntian was sitting in meditation on the bed, and the Human King was behind him, transferring his own skills to Emperor Shuntian.
The Human King slowly withdrew his hand and said, "You are too young. It will take me three years to pass on my skills to you."
His hair has turned grey, showing how much his skills have consumed him.
Emperor Shuntian stood up, walked off the bed, and helped King Ren up.
The Human King shook his head and laughed: "Why do I need your help? Okay, go and do your work. I'll leave first."
As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared from the bed without a trace.
Emperor Shuntian walked to the study next to him and said, "Send Jiang Tianmin to see me."
The white-clad guards outside the door immediately took orders and left.
An hour later, Jiang Tianmin walked into the study. He was very nervous. When he saw Emperor Shuntian, he gritted his teeth and bowed: "Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Since you call me Your Majesty, why don't you kneel?"
Emperor Shuntian sat on a chair, holding a book, and asked casually.
Jiang Tianmin's face turned pale, and he felt aggrieved, but more of it was fear.
He took a deep breath, knelt down and kowtowed, gritted his teeth and said: "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Shuntian did not look at him, and said softly: "I know what you did before, I can ignore it, but I can't forget it, and I can't make you a king. You go to Longqi Temple and be a Taoist priest from now on."
