Chapter 582 [The monarch and his ministers on the tour]

The sound of righteous words echoed in the main hall, and it also made the emperor sitting in front of him feel uneasy. After pondering for a while, he responded to Liu Xiuwen and said: "Don't be too nervous, this time it will work. It’s far away, but I went to Yunzhong Mountain to look for an expert.”

   "What kind of expert is worthy of His Majesty's mobilization of teachers?" Liu Xiuwen immediately stepped forward to ask.

"He is a master of Taoism. According to the rumors in the world, he is called Yun Zhongxian. It is said that his surname is Fang. I sent someone to visit alone, but Fang Yun had to go in person. After thinking about it, only the next few Yue, while there is nothing to do in the court, I will go to Ninghe Mansion in Jingzhou to inquire about the affairs of the Immortal Dao. If successful, it may benefit the society and the people's livelihood."

"Your Majesty's words are absurd." Liu Xiuwen bowed again, and said: "Only by cultivating internal affairs and practicing benevolence can the country be solidified forever. The immortal way and the human way are different paths. This trip is just a waste of effort and a waste of money. Although I was young with that cloud The immortal head of Zhongshan also has a few encounters, and the other party is a decent immortal, but His Majesty's trip is destined to be worthless."

   "Oh? Aiqing still has such experience?" Hearing this, Human Sovereign's eyes lit up immediately, but he didn't dare to ask too much.

  The Prime Minister Liu in front of me is the veteran of the two dynasties. He has worked under the former emperor since the time of the rebel army, and has served in many places after the pacification of the world. He is very old and powerful. Moreover, Prime Minister Liu is upright and imposing, the Emperor can only respect him, every time the other party forcefully persuades him, it will give him a headache.

Liu Xiuwen said: "At that time, this immortal leader made great contributions to the peace of the world. He was aloof from the world, and he was also wise and upright. Come to the rebel army barracks to discuss important matters, so it's not too difficult to see."

Right Prime Minister Zhou Qing also stood up at this time, and said: "Your Majesty, I have heard about this fairy elder when I was young, but it was only in the anecdotes that were spread everywhere. Now that so many years have passed, what I heard back then The story has been spread even more bizarre. But in any case, I still agree with Liu Chengxiang's point of view, and I ask your majesty to take it back."

   Immediately, three important ministers, Yushi Zhu Chen, Guanzheng official Lu Shaoyuan, and Yuewenge servant Gong Yezhu, stood up and asked the emperor to take back his order in unison. Not many people got up to follow. After all, the weight of these five people is enough now, and everyone is worried. If more people stand up, there will be a tendency to force them. It is not good to be too aggressive.

  Human Emperor was furious, got up in a huff, turned around and went to the back.

  The five important ministers looked at each other, and it was Lu Shaoyuan who sighed first: "It seems that His Majesty has made up his mind, and we can't stop this tour."

  The court broke up unhappy.

   Later, the Emperor ignored the snowflake-like remonstrance and ordered the imperial camp and the palace to step up preparations.

  The people in charge of this matter were very efficient, and after only fifteen days, everything was ready. A patrol team that conforms to the etiquette was established, and the maintenance of various ceremonial guards was unified and distributed, and the responsibility was determined to the individual. The huge chariot was repainted and the cloth upholstered was replaced. Pulled by four horses, it walked in the very center of the procession.

  The affairs of Beijing were entrusted to the two prime ministers, and they tried to persuade them at the last moment, but failed. The Tangqi of the Imperial Battalion scattered around and scouted for nearly forty miles to the left. The team was mighty and mighty, and headed southeast along the official road.

  Naturally, there are officials from all over the country arranging stationing matters ahead, but the mission of this trip is special. The patrol team only has to replenish food and horse feed, and then has to move forward, which has much less hindrance to the local people's livelihood.

Renhuang chose Lu Shaoyuan, a government official, to accompany him, and it was a forced compromise. After all, although he was very stubborn, he was still a little afraid of the important ministers uniting, so he had no choice but to agree to bring someone along. eyes and ears.

   However, several important ministers still insisted on taking this matter as the bottom line. In addition to knowing what happened, they also considered that if there was any major event, someone could help. In the end, Human Sovereign thought for a long time, and chose Lu Shaoyuan among them, but it was because he was more easy-going and fun, and easier to get along with.

  The royal driver only took the most flat road when he went on a tour, and he had complete guarantees. Even on the way, the monarch and his ministers would also have hot tea and snacks here. They sat and chatted opposite each other in the largest carriage.

  The emperor was not raised in captivity before he ascended the throne, so he was quite familiar with the outside scenery. But after all, he had never traveled such a long distance, and he was very curious about the situation outside.

He looked out for a long time through the window glass of the car with the curtain raised, and then he looked away, and said tentatively to Lu Shaoyuan: "How does Lu Qing think about the gods? This place is not a court, and I have heard a lot of those truths. If it is necessary to repeat, I can tell you what you really think.”

  Lu Shaoyuan has always been known for his quick wit and quick thinking. He didn't hesitate, and immediately continued:

"When I was young, I often heard about the immortals in the mountains, and I was no stranger to the statues in the Town God's Temple. However, in the stories I heard at that time, the so-called immortals often liked to capture children to make alchemy and eat them. Tigers and leopards are similar, too ridiculous."

"When I was studying, I saw a wide range of things. After studying, I also discussed this matter with my classmates. When I became an official, after reading many secret records in the court, I really got a glimpse of the outline of the immortals. Looking at the history from ancient times to the present Many things, although they often appear in the world and leave many legends, but overall, most of them are people who have no disputes."

  Hearing this, Human Sovereign was very interested: "Oh? A person who has no disputes, is he aloof from the world?"

Lu Shaoyuan picked up a few slices of tribute Baiyun cake, and said while eating: "Not only that, but also, among the things and objects that can be seen in the world, there are few things that they value and are interested in. Maybe they can still take a fancy to it." What matters to mortals is the survival of the world as a whole, so only in times of great chaos can we hear about them coming out to help the world. So, I don’t know what your Majesty’s trip is for?”

  Human Sovereign thought for a while and sighed: "Actually, I don't know exactly what I want, but I am still very eager to find out. If I have to name it, maybe it is 'curiosity'."

Hearing this, Lu Shaoyuan was secretly happy. After all, this answer was not out of line, so he secretly remonstrated: "But your majesty still puts the country and the country as the most important thing. After all, it is me and other mortals who support this world, and your majesty is mortal." Master of the time, don't mess up the cause and the end."

   In this regard, Renhuang defended: "After finding the immortal, I will naturally ask whether the immortal way can benefit the community and whether it can be extended."

  (end of this chapter)