Chapter 265: The First Year of Changle, Reincarnation
Jiang Che had been emperor for sixty-one years after all, so he naturally understood what Jiang Changsheng meant.
"That brat..."
Jiang Che instantly guessed that it was Jiang Qing who did it. He felt angry instinctively, but then this emotion turned into relief.
He had been waiting for Jiang Qing to do this, but his obsession with immortality over the years almost made him forget his original intention.
He had also experienced such pain before, so he was very pleased with Jiang Qing's actions. At least it showed that Jiang Qing had become ambitious and independent, instead of the idle prince he once was.
but!
When he was about to let go, he suddenly felt reluctant.
At this moment, he understood what Emperor Shuntian was thinking back then.
People are ultimately contradictory, and few can truly understand what kind of person they are.
Jiang Che took a deep breath and looked at the two glasses of wine in front of him. He knew he had to make a decision.
Ji Wujun, Baiqi, Huangtian and Heitian all stared at him, curious about what choice he would make.
Jiang Che stretched out his hand and touched the wine glass named Baiye, but when he was about to touch it, he hesitated and finally turned to hold the Qianqiu wine.
He raised his eyes to look at Jiang Changsheng and said, "Grandmaster, can you give me another five years? After five years, I will abdicate."
There is still a big gap between the emperor and the emperor emeritus. If he is no longer the emperor, his power will naturally decline.
Jiang Changsheng said: "Okay."
It’s only five years. I believe Jiang Qing can wait.
Jiang Che felt relieved.
Jiang Changsheng said: "There is nothing wrong with pursuing immortality. Although I cannot help you, I will not stop you. It's just that you are the Son of Heaven, so don't forget the people and the country."
Jiang Che drank the Qianqiu wine in one gulp, and then praised: "Good wine, this wine is not as bitter as you said."
All matters concerning imperial power are entrusted to wine.
Then Jiang Changsheng asked about his immortality. When Jiang Che mentioned this, he became very interested and talked about it incessantly. Jiang Changsheng listened with great interest.
Bai Qi sighed silently, who could have thought that Dajing's imperial power would be established so easily?
Ji Wujun thought more. Daozu was not the emperor, but he possessed greater power and prestige than the emperor. This was not something that could be brought about by simple strength. He believed that as long as Daozu spoke, the people of Dajing would be willing to follow him and overthrow Jiang Che's rule. This was the most terrifying thing.
The path that Daozu took was a path that no martial emperor in history had ever taken. It did not carry the price of the emperor's luck, but it could protect the dynasty.
But only Daozu can do it.
If it were any other Martial Emperor who had done so many things and lived in the Yun Dynasty for a long time, his luck would have long been integrated with the Yun Dynasty. However, Daozu had such great magical powers that he could actually reject the Yun Dynasty's luck. She couldn't imagine how Daozu did it.
Two hours later, Jiang Che returned to the palace.
Jiang Qing sent people to keep an eye on him and waited anxiously, but he didn't want to ask the emperor for help as it would make him seem rash. However, according to his men, the emperor seemed very happy.
Why happy?
Could it be that the Taoist Patriarch used the elixir of immortality to exchange the imperial power with his father?
Jiang Qing was lost in thoughts.
After returning to the palace, Jiang Che told Concubine Yu that he would abdicate in five years.
Concubine Yu was horrified and asked, "Why should I give in?"
Jiang Che said: "It is time to give up. I have no intention of being the emperor anymore. I am only occupying the throne to fulfill my own selfish desires."
"But you are the emperor, and you have the final say in Dajing."
"I am the emperor of Dajing, but Dajing is not the emperor's."
Jiang Che shook his head and walked towards the inner hall.
Yu Fei was stunned, thinking about these words.
She showed admiration on her face and followed him immediately.
…
After the trip to Longqi Mountain, Jiang Che became even more crazy. He ordered various armies to hunt powerful beasts for him. He issued generous rewards, which made warriors all over the world crazy.
Dajing once again launched a large-scale hunt for Taihuang.
When Jiang Changsheng learned about this, he just smiled and continued his leisure life.
Jiang Qing also received a promise from Jiang Che that he only needed to wait another five years, so he began to help Jiang Che, which was also considered as fulfilling his filial piety.
Time passes quickly.
Three years passed in a flash.
The sixty-fourth year of Taihe, the season of transition from spring to summer.
Jiang Changsheng was practicing martial arts when a line of words suddenly appeared in front of him:
[In the sixty-fourth year of Taihe, Zhang Ying, who was marked , was successfully reincarnated and born in the State of Qi]
How did Zhang Ying die?
Jiang Changsheng was secretly surprised. Zhang Ying's status in the Qiyuan Chamber of Commerce had improved by leaps and bounds because he helped the Qiyuan Chamber of Commerce to establish a good relationship with Dajing. He even had a pivotal position in the court. Although his martial arts aptitude was not good, with so many resources, he could definitely live a long life, and he had so many warriors to protect him when he traveled.
He did not have any blessing for Zhang Ying. Although they had a good relationship, it was based on interests, and he did not owe Zhang Ying anything.
He thought about it, and sent a message to Li Min in the capital, asking Li Min to help investigate.
Li Min is now the chief of the White Guards and has great power, so it is easy to find him.
In less than seven days, Li Min came to visit Jiang Changsheng.
"Two months ago, the Qiyuan Chamber of Commerce built . They wanted to build a city in Taihuang to accommodate adventurous warriors and conduct various transactions. However, they were attacked by a mysterious beast on the way. All the warriors in the Chamber of Commerce, including Zhang Ying, were wiped out. The matter was suppressed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who asked the Qiyuan Chamber of Commerce to make adjustments before making it public."
When Li Min mentioned this matter, he couldn't help but sigh.
He also has a good relationship with Zhang Ying, mainly because Zhang Ying is a good person and has great popularity.
"Speaking of which, there have been more and more ferocious beasts near Dajing recently. I don't know if it will cause a big disaster." Li Min said worriedly, then glanced at Jiang Changsheng.
Jiang Changsheng said: "After all, fierce beasts are a species, not wild beasts. Humans hunt so many fierce beasts, and disaster will always come. This is inevitable. You will have a headache in the future."
The implication of this sentence is that he will not interfere.
Although Dajing is powerful, he also needs experience. He will take action when Dajing's kingdom is in danger.
Hearing this, Li Min's heart tightened. It seemed that something big was really going to happen.
The two chatted for a while and then Li Min left.
Bai Qi sighed, "No wonder Zhang Ying hasn't come to give me gifts for a long time. It turns out he's dead. What a pity."
It misses the delicious food that Zhang Ying gave it.
Jiang Changsheng didn't think much about it and closed his eyes.
…
Two years later, it was the 66th year of Taihe.
The emperor announced to the world that he was preparing to abdicate the throne, and that Crown Prince Jiang Qing would ascend the throne in the early spring of next year.
When this decree was issued, the whole world was in an uproar.
No one thought that the emperor would abdicate. Since ancient times, the throne of Dajing was only given up when the emperor was about to die. Today, the emperor's health is still in excellent condition, and he should have no problem living for another few decades.
However, because the prince has done very well over the years, the people of the world and the court officials have no objections, they just express their feelings.
The emperor has built a group of palaces in the north of the capital over the years, called the Zong Palace. They cover a vast area and are second only to the Imperial Palace in the capital. He plans to take all his concubines to the Zong Palace and give up his throne, so naturally he cannot stay in the Imperial Palace anymore.
The person in charge of this matter was Crown Prince Jiang Qing. Jiang Qing was very serious and built the clan palace in an extremely gorgeous and grand manner, making people in the capital admire his filial piety.
The following year, Jiang Qing ascended the throne and changed the reign title to Changle.
In the first year of Changle, the new emperor ascended the throne, and Jiang Che moved to the clan palace with his queen and concubines. Because Jiang Che was still alive, the whole country celebrated that year and there was no major funeral.
In the Golden Palace.
Jiang Qing, wearing a dragon robe, looked at the civil and military officials in the court, unable to hide his joy. He touched the armrests of the dragon throne with both hands, feeling so comfortable.
All the civil and military officials in the court looked at him with smiles. Most of them had watched him grow up, so they were very pleased with his current situation.
It has to be said that although Emperor Taihe was incompetent in his later years, he forced out a wise ruler, which is also a good thing.
Chen Li said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you have just ascended the throne. Do you have any ideas to tell us? At least give us some guidance."
The ministers nodded and spoke one after another. The atmosphere in the hall was cheerful, simply because Jiang Qing had been good friends with them before he ascended the throne.
Jiang Qing took a deep breath, smiled, and said, "I have had this idea for a long time. My dear ministers, what do you think Dajing lacks the most at the moment?"
When these words came out, all the ministers looked at each other in bewilderment.
What is missing?
They really couldn't say it, because in their opinion, today's Dajing is stronger than ever before, with both civil and military affairs and economy doing well.
Chen Li seemed to have thought of something and his expression changed slightly.
"Dajing has no shortage of martial arts, and the martial arts are flourishing. Dajing has no shortage of literature, and the literature is brilliant. There are many chambers of commerce, and the people have no worries about food and clothing. But Dajing lacks one thing, a very important thing."
Jiang Qing glanced at the ministers and said slowly, "That is music! In my opinion, music is indispensable, but the people of Dajing, in addition to working, practice martial arts and study. I want to promote the way of music and make everyone in Dajing happy. What is music? It is naturally not the lower-level music. I want to create an unprecedented dynasty of bliss for Dajing!"
Upon hearing this, the officials' faces turned pale, and many of them secretly thought that this was bad.
Jiang Qing became more and more excited as he spoke. The first thing he had to do was to gather talented men and famous prostitutes from all over the world to come to the capital to hold a poetry and singing party to celebrate the arrival of the new era.
Someone immediately objected, but was suppressed by Jiang Qing.
Jiang Qing is not a child, he is the emperor now. As long as he is determined, no one can stop him.
For a period of time afterwards, the emperor's words spread throughout the world, causing constant criticism.
Some people support it, some people find it ridiculous.
When Jiang Changsheng heard the news, he shook his head and laughed, not feeling surprised.
That's the character of this kid.
Yu Yanyi from the Fuyue family couldn't help but ask, "Daozu, aren't you worried that he will become a tyrant?"
Jiang Changsheng said: "How can this matter be considered as a tyrant? Did he ignore state affairs, appointed people based on personal connections, or allowed villains to disrupt the government?"
Yu Yanyi was stunned and unable to refute.
Bai Qi smiled and said, "I think it's good. At least he has a goal, and everyone in the world is happy. Isn't this a peaceful and prosperous world?"
Ji Wujun said: "Yes, the Holy Dynasty has also gone through two similar stages. Such stages can increase the imprint and weight of the Dynasty in people's hearts."
Yu Yanyi curled her lips and said, "Since Daozu thinks there is no problem, then I will wait and see."
Jiang Changsheng was about to speak when suddenly a line of words popped up in front of him.
[In the first year of Changle, Zhang Ying, who was marked by you, was successfully reincarnated and born in Taihuang]
How come I was reincarnated again?
Is this the fate before becoming one of the four great sages?
