Tortoise of the Great Desolation

Chapter 526 Name

Although Fei Zhong and You Hun didn't think it was a wise decision for Zishou to recruit Qingjun to serve in the palace, since Zishou had already made up his mind to do so, they could only carry it out.

The two of them received the decree and left the palace without any delay, they went straight out of Chaoge City and headed all the way to Shang Rong's manor outside Chaoge City.

When Fei Zhong and You Hun arrived outside Shang Rong's manor, a banquet was going on in the manor, and this banquet was held by Shang Rong to entertain Ji Chang. The conversation was very happy, both Ji Chang and Shang Rong were very interested, because they had just settled on a major event that might affect many things in the future.

At this moment, the old servant of Shang Rong's family suddenly ran in from outside the hall: "Master, master, important matter, important matter, the king has a decree, and the envoy has already arrived outside the door."

The old servant's words stunned Shang Rong, who was having a drink with Ji Chang, at the same time, Ji Chang, who was facing him, also slowly restrained the smile on his face.

Standing up and bowing slightly to Ji Chang, Shang Rong said: "Brother Xian, please stay with me less, let the old man go out to receive the order first and then come back to accompany Brother Ji."

Ji Chang nodded calmly, and said flatly, "My dear brother, please do what you want."

However, although Ji Chang was calm on the surface, he was already guessing in his heart why Zishou gave the order to Shang Rong at this time.

However, after thinking about it, he couldn't find any clues. He even used arithmetic to deduce it secretly, but he found nothing. All the secrets seemed to be shrouded in a layer of fog, so he couldn't see clearly.

Shaking his head slightly, Ji Chang simply stopped making calculations.

Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover, no matter what the king wants to do now, he just needs to go step by step according to his own plan.

When Shang Rong left the manor, he immediately saw Fei Zhong and You Hun outside the door.

Shang Rong naturally recognized the two close ministers around them.

When Fei Zhong and You Hun saw Shang Rong coming out, they didn't dare to neglect at the same time, they stepped forward to salute at the same time: "Little man Fei Zhong (You Hun), I have seen the old prime minister."

Seeing Fei Zhong and You Hun like this, Shang Rong quickly stepped forward to support them—after all, Fei Zhong and You Hun came here on orders, and although Shang Rong was very old and had a high status, he didn't Dare to accept this great gift, so as not to teach others tongues.

"The two envoys are being polite. I wonder what the king's intentions are for the two envoys to convey?"

Hearing this, Fei Zhong and You Hun looked at each other, and finally You Hun said: "Old Prime Minister, it's not convenient for a villain to talk about this matter, but the king's will is here, the old prime minister should see for himself."

While talking, You Hun took out a black silk cloth from his sleeve and handed it to Shang Rong.

Shang Rong took the silk cloth, feeling a little puzzled in his heart.

However, when he opened the silk cloth, his expression changed immediately.

"Who encouraged the king to issue such a decree? If the king is like this, where will he be? If the two envoys don't give the old man an explanation, this will, the old man will not be able to follow!"

Looking at the frightened Shang Rong, Fei Zhong sighed, and said: "The old prime minister calms down first, this is the king's own intention, and no one encouraged the king. Although the villain also persuaded the king, but the king insisted In this way, the villain has nothing to do."

Hearing what Fei Zhong said, although Shang Rong still had anger on his face, he was already thinking about Zi Shou's intention in his heart.

Since it was not a traitorous official, then this matter is worth deliberating.

If it is said that Zi Shou just coveted his daughter's beauty, so he ignored his face as a veteran and insisted on recruiting his daughter into the palace, Shang Rong would not believe it.

Taking a deep breath, Shang Rong calmed down his anger, and said in a cold voice: "The two envoys had better explain the matter clearly, otherwise the old man would rather strangle his daughter to death at home than let her enter the palace and make the family Shame. This old man has been loyal to the great merchant all his life. If the queen is vacant, or even as long as the king has a concubine, the old man has no objection if the king wants to call Qing Jun into the palace. But now the king has one queen and two concubines Since they have all been divided, how is it any different from humiliating the old man to call Qing Jun into the palace at this time?"

Hearing this, Fei Zhong and You Hun looked at each other, You Hun immediately understood, and said: "The old prime minister is embarrassing the villain by saying that, how can the king's thoughts be guessed by the villain? However, the villain Although I don't know what the king is thinking, but I have something to advise the old prime minister, regardless of whether the king is right or wrong, but since the king's order has been made, the old prime minister should take the order first. In this way, if the old prime minister feels that the king Wrong, you can go to the king to give advice in the future, but if the old prime minister refuses to obey the order today, it will not only damage the majesty of the king, but also hurt the old prime minister's reputation in your life! Please think again, old prime minister."

You Hun's words made Shang Rong silent.

Indeed, regardless of whether the decree is right or wrong, if he does not accept the decree, he will have to wear a hat of disobeying the decree.

But the reason why his Shang Rong survived three dynasties and has always been in a high position, and now he has become the prime minister of the Great Shang, is not only relying on his ability, but also his loyalty that has been spread all over the world.

If he resisted the edict this time, once the news spreads, those who know may understand that he was forced to do so, but more people will definitely remember his refusal to resist the edict. In this way, his reputation will be ruined.

Stunning his feet resentfully, Shang Rong said in a deep voice: "In that case, this old man will accept His Majesty's orders for the time being. However, the two envoys will go back and report to His Majesty first, this old man will enter the palace to have an audience with His Majesty tomorrow, please take it back. "

Shang Rong was like this, Fei Zhong and You Hun smiled immediately: "As long as the old prime minister is willing to accept the order, as for the future, if the old prime minister can persuade the king to take back the order, it will be the best."

After making a choice, Shang Rong sighed softly, and he seemed to be getting older.

He glanced at Fei Zhong and You Hun, and said politely: "The two envoys have come from a long way, can I allow the old man to prepare some food and wine at the house so that the two envoys can rest for a while?"

"The old prime minister is being polite, and the villain is still in a hurry to reply to the king, so I won't bother the old prime minister." Fei Zhong and You Hun waved their hands and politely refused.

Seeing this, Shang Rong didn't want to stay.He said directly: "In this case, the two messengers walk slowly, and the old man will not be far away."

"The old prime minister stays behind."

He turned around and got into the carriage parked at the gate of the manor, and when he was far away, Fei Zhong who was on the carriage chuckled and said, "Your Majesty said that these people value reputation more than life, and it is true."

You Hun smiled, and said in an admiring tone: "Although His Majesty sometimes seems to do things inexplicably, I never remember what His Majesty said or did wrong, so I must listen to His Majesty."

On the other hand, Fei Zhong nodded in empathy.

(End of this chapter)