When the officials saw Lin Xu step out, they all settled down and waited to see what Lin Xu had to report.
"I have a memorial!" Lin Xu stood in the middle of the hall and cupped his hands at Di Xin.
"Minister Lin, do you have anything to report? Tell me quickly!" Di Xin was waiting for Lin Xu to step out. He said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, according to the intelligence I received from the East Chamber, King Pingling of the East Ocean has gathered an army to rebel against Chaoge!”Lin Xu reported loudly.
The ministers were rarely surprised when they heard this. They discussed animatedly. Bi Gan sighed and said,"Sigh! The North Sea rebellion had just been quelled, and the East Sea rebelled again! The world is really in turmoil!"
"That's right! The world was in turmoil, weapons were everywhere, and there was unrest in all directions. When could the world calm down?”Shang Rong also sighed.
Wen Zhong and Huang Feihu also frowned. When would this battle end? The war was fought for money and food. Originally, they had been fighting in the North Sea for fifteen years, and the national treasury was now empty. With Donghai Sea, it was even more unbearable. Moreover, the dukes were all eyeing him covetously. If this went on, the Shang Dynasty would be in danger before they could reach Zhaoge!
Di Xin pretended to be surprised and asked,"The North Sea has just been pacified, and King Ping Ling rebelled again! I wonder who is willing to lead troops to quell the rebellion?”
Huang Feihu was about to stand out when Wen Zhong stopped him. He sighed and stepped forward, cupped his hands and said,""I am loyal and worried about the country and the people. I have no choice but to go. I am willing to lead 200,000 troops to Donghai to wipe out the rebels!”
"The Grand Preceptor has just returned to the court and has to run around again. This traitor is really detestable!”Di Xin said guiltily.
"It's not a big deal for this old minister to be tired. It's just that after this old minister leaves, Your Majesty must put the country first. You can't sit in the palace for too long and ignore political affairs!”Wen Zhong instructed.
"I will remember your teachings. When will Grand Preceptor send troops to quell the rebellion?”asked Di Xin.
"The matter of quelling the rebellion should be done sooner rather than later. Tomorrow, this old minister will lead the army to the East Sea!”Wen Zhong replied.
"Good! Tomorrow, I will personally come to perform the ritual for the Grand Preceptor! Retreat!" Di Xin nodded and left with a wave of his sleeve.
After Di Xin left, the officials also left one after another. Lin Xu was about to leave when Wen Zhong stopped him!
"Grand Preceptor, do you have any instructions for me to stay?”Lin Xu cupped his hands and smiled.
"Lord Lin, it's already noon and I heard that my residence has already set up a banquet to entertain you.”Wen Zhong explained with a smile.
"Grand Preceptor's invitation is a great honor, I dare not obey!”Lin Xu replied.
Naturally,
Wen Zhong would not only invite Lin Xu. Shang Rong, Bi Gan, Huang Feihu, Wei Ziqi, Jizi, and the other loyal officials would go with him!
When they arrived at the Grand Preceptor's residence, everyone sat down in their respective positions. As expected, the dishes were already prepared. As soon as they sat down, a maid began to serve wine and dishes.
After the dishes and wine were served, the maid left. Wen Zhong raised his cup with both hands and said,"I called all of you here today! First, I've been out for fifteen years. I've returned today to catch up with you. Secondly, this Wen is going to go to war again. This court still needs to rely on all the lords to assist the king. Don't let him do that absurd thing again! This Wen salutes all sirs!"
After saying that, he finished the wine in his glass in one gulp!
Everyone also raised their glasses and drank the wine in their hands. Bigan said at this time,"We should naturally do our best as subjects. Now, we only hope that Your Majesty will not be capricious and return to the way it was before!”
"I will be gone for a year, or at least half a year. As long as you ensure that the court is not corrupted, and that the king does not do anything that will anger the heavens and the people!”Wen Zhong instructed.
"Don't worry, Grand Preceptor. We will do our best to protect the foundation of Chengtang!”Wei Ziqi replied.
The
meal lasted for two hours before they left. Lin Xu rode the Qiongqi Beast and walked slowly on the street. He was not in a hurry to return to the residence.
If Wen Zhong had remained in the court, Emperor Xin might have changed his mind and Yinshang wouldn't have rebelled. What a pity! Lin Xu shook his head and thought.
Thinking of Wen Zhong, Lin Xu thought of Shen Gongpao. Jiang Ziya worshiped Xiqi as Prime Minister, and Shen Gongpao should not be far away. In half a year, before Wen Zhong returned to the court, Xiqi would definitely make a move. At that time, all kinds of people would fight, and it would be time for him to rise.
After returning to the mansion, Lin Xu asked the servants to call Yang Xian over.
"My lord! Are you looking for me?" When Yang Xian heard that Lin Xu was looking for him, he quickly ran over and bowed to Lin Xu.
"Yes! Find two or three good brewers in Zhaoge City to come to my mansion tomorrow. I have something to tell them!”Lin Xu ordered.
"Here!" Yang Xian replied respectfully.
Lin Xu had the wine-making encyclopedia rewarded by the system, so he could actually make his own wine. However, he was too lazy to do the first step of the process. He would leave it to them and do the key parts himself.
After giving Yang Xian some instructions, Lin Xu returned to the inner court and chatted with the girls for a while. Then, the vigorous dual cultivation exercise began! Lin Xu's plan was to reach the fifth level of the Golden Crow Sun Transformation Method before Xi Qi did anything.
If he didn't have any strength and capital, how could he act cool and flirt with girls? Those women weren't that easy to flirt with!
(Flowers, rewards, tickets, all kinds of requests!）
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