Chapter 537: Two Countries as Ministers, Tracing Back Ten Thousand Years!

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

He even told the Imperial Preceptor first.

After it was reported.

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

Why?

The Holy Emperor certainly couldn't refuse the Wu Kingdom's conditions; almost nothing needed to be paid to lose a competitor, and not only that, but it could also deepen the alliance between the two countries, so why not do it?

However—

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 thing.

It was no wonder it gave those poor scholars who studied hard a headache.

At this time.

It was already the second half of the night.

The Wenyuan Pavilion was still brightly lit.

In the room, scholars of the Wenyuan Pavilion were burying their heads in ancient books, studying hard.

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

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

Amidst the sound of turning pages.

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

The then-Wenyuan Pavilion scholar, Wu, who was known for occupying eight-tenths of the talent in the south of the Yangtze River, became interested: "Old Scholar Zhao, what discovery have you made?"

The other officials were all stretching their necks, wanting to hear the high opinion of that Old Scholar Zhao.

Old Scholar Zhao laughed heartily: "Look, Wu Qi, once a group guardian of the Wei Kingdom, used martial soldiers to shake the world, and later went to the Song Kingdom as a Prime Minister, governing the country well; both are passed down as beautiful tales, which is somewhat similar to the current Taiping Ling."

Hearing this.

Scholar Wu couldn't help but scold with a smile: "Old Scholar Zhao, we are all researching history, but you are good, directly flipping through mythology."

He naturally knew that Wu Qi mentioned by Old Scholar Zhao.

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

At that time, it was the Dao-Lost Era.

Historical books did not exist.

It was almost no different from mythology.

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

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

He was clearly mixing in private goods.

Scholar Wu 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; if there are people in future generations looking at us, isn't it also no different from mythology? Taiping Ling should open the precedent for future generations."

That night.

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

Then he presented it to Grand Secretary Zhang.

In the Imperial Study.

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

"Prostrate to the holy dynasty, inheriting the change of ten thousand years; the ancient sage Wu Qi, assisting Wei, the iron armor shook the eight wildernesses; serving Song, the benevolent government settled the people; assisting two monarchs and the virtue is not lonely, the name remains in history and the reputation is even more prominent. Looking at the current Taiping Ling 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.

Then he 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 a heavy minister who assisted the Human Emperor in ending the Dao-Lost Era.

Although it was almost mythology, it could be justified.

Otherwise, if he found a small country with no reputation, it would be completely against etiquette.

That Scholar Wu 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 "Two Ministers Theory" that was praised for thousands of years by future generations.

"Two Ministers Theory."

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

At this time.

The "Two Ministers Theory" had already spread throughout the world.

Eunuch Zheng held the imperial edict with both hands, looking at Li Rui with a smile: "His Majesty said, Lord Li can let go and act; His Majesty trusts you."

Li Rui respectfully took the imperial edict.

With his status, he no longer needed to kneel.

Trusts him?

He certainly wouldn't think so.

An emperor's trust is lighter than paper; when you reach that position, fickleness is normal.

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

He could not be dissolute because of this.

Wu Qi of ten thousand years ago could end well, but the process must have been full of dangers.

However, the court compared him to Wu Qi.

This was a great commendation.

When an official reaches a certain level, what they care about is not just power or 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 accidentally obtained a great reputation.

In the future, he might even leave his name in history!

These were things that many big shots sought but could not get.

Li Rui actually obtained a good reputation because of the Wu Kingdom's official entry, by mistake.

*'It is truly unintentional to plant willows, but willows shade the shade.'*

He smiled and shook his head.

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

Lines of small characters appeared before his eyes.

【Congratulations to the host for completing the high-level plot achievement of "Entering the General and Becoming a Minister"—Leaving a Name in History.】

【For an official, the rank is small, but one should have the character 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 serving as an official in two countries, the first person in ten thousand years, successfully leaving a name in history; please continue to work hard!】

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

【Task rating: B.】

【Obtained 30 achievement points!】

【Name: Li Rui】

【Age: 30】

【Talent: Superb Comprehension, Wisdom Eyes, Great Dream Immortal Travel, Demon-Overcoming Victory, Primordial Immortal Martial Dao Embryo】

【Cultivation Method: Wan Gu Chang Qing Gong, True Martial Nourishing Soldier Technique, Canghai Qinglian Visualization Map, Immortal Dao Changqing Visualization Map (Remnant Scroll)】

【Item: Spirit-Ascending Book】

【Achievement: 50/100】

Looking at the panel with progress over half.

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

"Eunuch Zheng, I have buried several jars of fine wine under the old tree in this side courtyard; since you are here today, you must taste them properly."

Eunuch Zheng also laughed *hehe*: "Then this old slave is truly blessed."

That night.

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

Eunuch Zheng was a bit more dissolute than usual.

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; even now, His Majesty often thinks of it."

Li Rui and Meng Chong heard this.

Both were full of surprise.

Marquis Yuan had never mentioned this to outsiders.

If Eunuch Zheng hadn't told them.

They would have known nothing about it.

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

Hearing this.

Li Rui couldn't help but feel a chill on his back.

"Like the 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 of 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 lean on a big tree to enjoy the shade.'*

Unknowingly.

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

Li Rui couldn't help but drink a cup of wine.

*'Life is truly getting more and more to look forward to.'*

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