Chapter 537: Two Countries

The matter of the Qinghe Enclosure was quickly reported by Li Rui.

He even told the National Teacher first.

After reporting it up.

He was free, but it was bitter for those scholars of the Wenyuan Pavilion.

Why?

The Holy Emperor naturally could not refuse the conditions of the Wu Kingdom; almost nothing needed to be paid, and a competitor could be removed, and not only that, but the alliance between the two countries could be deepened; why not do it.

But—

Li Rui, a Yu Kingdom official, going to the Wu Kingdom to be an official, even if it was a part-time job, was also a matter that damaged the national prestige.

No matter which dynasty or generation, they all attached great importance to ancestral systems.

The actions of future generations could not be violated.

So the Wenyuan Pavilion needed to cite classics to prove that Li Rui's move was in line with etiquette and was even a great good thing.

It made those poor scholars who studied hard for their whole lives have a headache.

At this time.

It was already the second half of the night.

The Wenyuan Pavilion was still brightly lit.

In the room, one Wenyuan Pavilion scholar after another buried their heads in ancient books, studying hard.

Serving two dynasties, and also wanting future generations to praise them.

This kind of thing was truly hard to find even with a lantern.

Amidst a sound of turning pages.

Suddenly, an old man slapped the table and stood up: "I have it!"

The then Wenyuan Pavilion scholar, Wu Scholar, who was known for having eight dou of talent in Jiangnan, became interested: "Old Scholar Zhao, what discovery do you have?"

The other group of officials also stretched their necks, wanting to hear the high opinion of that Old Scholar Zhao.

Old Scholar Zhao laughed heartily: "Look, Wu Qi, once a group commander of the Wei Kingdom, used martial soldiers to shake the eight wildernesses, and later went to the Song Kingdom to be the Prime Minister, governing the country well; both are passed down as beautiful stories, which is not exactly similar to the current Taiping Order."

Hearing this.

Wu Scholar could not help but scold with a smile: "Old Scholar Zhao, we are all studying history; you are good, you directly turned to mythology."

He naturally knew the Wu Qi in Old Scholar Zhao's mouth.

It was just that the era Wu Qi was in was too long ago, a full ten thousand years.

At that time, it was still the era of the loss of the Dao.

Historical books did not exist.

Almost no different from mythology.

All along, it had not been recognized by those who studied.

And this Old Scholar Zhao was an important leader of the school that advocated that mythology was true.

Clearly, he was mixing in private goods.

Wu Scholar narrowed his eyes, pondered for a long time, and finally said loudly: "Now is the change of ten thousand years, we should do extraordinary things, and if there are people in future generations looking at us, isn't it also no different from mythology? The Taiping Order should open the precedent for future generations."

That night.

Wu Scholar wrote a three-thousand-word parallel prose.

And then presented it to Grand Secretary Zhang.

In the Imperial Study.

The Holy Emperor looked at the article written in regular script.

"Respectfully, the glorious holy dynasty, bearing the change of ten thousand years, the ancient sage Wu Qi, assisted Wei and the iron armor shook the eight wildernesses, served Song and the benevolent government settled the people, assisted two lords and the virtue was not lonely, the name remained in history and the reputation was even more prominent. Looking at the current Taiping Order Li Rui, holding the sword soul of the East Sea, carrying the frost collar of the Northern Land..."

The opening naturally first praised the Holy Emperor.

And then pointed out the ancient sage Wu Qi.

Doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times, plus having precedents as evidence, although far-fetched, it could be considered to stand.

The key was still one point.

This Wu Qi was an important minister who assisted the Human Emperor in ending the loss of the Dao.

Although it was almost mythology, it could be said.

Otherwise, if he found a small country that was not famous, it would not be in line with etiquette at all.

That Wu Scholar was secretly praising that the current Holy Emperor's achievements were comparable to the Human Emperor.

How could the Holy Emperor not be happy.

"Good!"

The Holy Emperor was overjoyed.

That day, he issued an edict to announce this parallel prose to the world.

It was the "Discussion of Two Ministers" that was praised for thousands of years by future generations.

"Discussion of Two Ministers."

When Li Rui received the edict, it was already ten days later.

At this time.

The Discussion of Two Ministers had already spread throughout the world.

Eunuch Zheng held the imperial edict and looked at Li Rui with a smile: "His Majesty said, Lord Li can do whatever he wants, His Majesty trusts you."

Li Rui respectfully received the Holy Emperor.

With his status, he no longer needed to kneel.

Trust?

He naturally would not think so.

The trust of an emperor is lighter than paper; once in that position, being fickle is normal.

Li Rui understood that even if he became the Earth Priest of the Wu Kingdom, it was just a title.

He could not be dissolute because of this.

Wu Qi of ten thousand years ago could end well, and the danger in between must have been countless.

However, the court compared him to Wu Qi.

This was a great praise.

When an official reaches a certain level, what he cares about is not just power, his status in the emperor's heart, but reputation.

If a scholar does not care about fame, being an official is in vain.

This time, Li Rui unexpectedly obtained a great reputation.

Later, he might even be able to leave his name in history!

These were things that many great figures sought but could not get.

Li Rui actually got a good reputation because of the Wu Kingdom's officialdom by mistake.

*'It is truly planting a willow by mistake and having it shade.'*

He smiled and shook his head.

Just as he was greeting Eunuch Zheng to go to the separate courtyard to rest.

Lines of small characters appeared before his eyes.

【Congratulations to the host for completing the high-level plot achievement of "Leaving a Name in History" for "Entering the Phase from the General."】

【For an official, the rank is small, but one should have the style of a scholar, seeking to open peace for future generations, and obtaining a virtuous name that remains in the world. Congratulations to the host for being an official in two countries, the first person in ten thousand years, leaving a name in history; please continue to work hard!】

【Task "Leaving a Name in History" completed, reward settling...】

【Task rating b.】

【Obtained 30 achievement points!】

【Name: Li Rui】

【Age: 30】

【Talent: Superb Comprehension, Wisdom Eye, Great Dream Wandering Immortal, Overcoming Monsters, Primordial Immortal Martial Dao Fetus】

【Cultivation Method: Evergreen Longevity Technique, True Martial Cultivating Soldiers Technique, Sea Evergreen Visualization Map, Immortal Dao Evergreen Visualization Map (Remnant)】

【Item: Ascending Spirit Book】

【Achievement: 50/100】

Looking at the panel that was more than half finished.

The smile on Li Rui's face grew more, and he was even more polite to Eunuch Zheng.

"Eunuch Zheng, I have buried several jars of fine wine under the old tree in this separate courtyard; you must taste them well today."

Eunuch Zheng also laughed *hehe*: "Then this old slave truly has a blessing."

That night.

Li Rui, Meng Chong, and Eunuch Zheng drank wine under the moon.

Eunuch Zheng was rarely dissolute.

He looked at the two before him: "Lord Li, General Meng, back then His Majesty and Marquis Yuan were people who slept in the same trench, and now His Majesty still misses it from time to time."

Li Rui and Meng Chong heard this.

Both were full of surprise.

Marquis Yuan had never mentioned this to outsiders.

If Eunuch Zheng had not informed them.

They would not know at all.

Eunuch Zheng continued: "His Majesty often says, among the princes, none are like him; if Lord Li were born in the imperial family, that would be great."

Hearing this.

Li Rui could not help but feel a chill on his back.

Being like an emperor, this evaluation was really not a good thing.

Fortunately, since Eunuch Zheng said it himself, it proved that the Holy Emperor at least had no suspicion toward him now.

Of course.

This should also be inseparable from his master's master, who was the only one in the world.

*'No wonder they say leaning on a big tree is good for cooling.'*

Without knowing it.

He had actually found a backer that even the Holy Emperor had to treat with respect.

Li Rui could not help but drink a cup of wine.

*'The days are truly getting more and more hopeful.'*

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 538 =====