Great Xuanwu Sheng

Chapter 531 Three Worlds

There were cries inside and outside the house, and the descendants and children looked complicated.

All of this came into Chen Mu's eyes. After his decayed body finally disappeared, his consciousness did not disappear. His sight also rose up, overlooking everything in the house, and gradually he saw the entire courtyard. , see the whole city.

then,

In the world in his sight, the flow of time suddenly began to speed up.

He saw the characters in An's mansion growing old and dying one by one, turning into a handful of loess.

He saw his eldest son An Lan, his second son Anyuan, and his eldest grandson Anzhi... Each of his descendants quickly experienced their own lives and finally died, until everyone he knew during his existence passed away.

However, the An family still existed. By his great-grandson's generation, it gradually began to decline. After another three generations, it finally became an ordinary family in the local area. Some ordinary descendants of the clan had become ordinary and no longer had any wealth or privileges.

Two more generations later, the An family finally gave birth to another sage. He became a Jinshi in high school again. He thought he could revitalize the An family. However, it happened that natural disasters, floods and plagues continued, causing the people of the world to live in dire straits, and all the heroes came together.

final.

The imperial court collapsed in troubled times.

And the An family, like a flickering candle, was completely extinguished in troubled times.

Although the huge An family has passed down countless bloodlines for ten generations, these bloodlines have become thinner after countless years. Not many people still remember the glory of the An family.

After the An family was completely destroyed, some remaining descendants of the An family were still alive, but they were all side branches. They gradually integrated into the world of the new dynasty, and those with little ability among them gradually died out.

In Chen Mu's sight.

At this moment, what he saw seemed to be a towering tree, a scene like a tree diagram. From where he was, it was the period of its greatest strength and prosperity. From then on, everything gradually collapsed and split, and finally it was like a tree. Streams scattered in all directions, eventually disappearing into the darkness.

"Time is ruthless."

Chen Mu muttered to himself, and suddenly seemed to have a different understanding of this sentence.

He had thought before that if he integrated into this world and inherited the life of this life, what would be the cause and effect on him, but now it seems that his thoughts are still a bit too shallow.

In front of time, there is no cause and effect.

In the vast years, all living things will rise with just a gentle push, and with another gentle push, all living things will die. No matter what he did in this life, everything will be lost in the long years!

After all, this world is limited by heaven and earth, and there is no existence of any extraordinary power. Therefore, even if he raises his arms, puts on a yellow robe, and creates a dynasty, he may still be engraved in the history books hundreds or thousands of years later, but Tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years later, everything will cease to exist, and no matter how glorious the dynasty is, it will all turn into dust.

From the start, he had nothing to worry about.

He can integrate into this world and into every life, because everything he does here will eventually be wiped out by the years, leaving no trace behind, unless he truly understands the true meaning of the great road of time.

Uh-huh.

The countless images in his sight suddenly sped up, and finally returned to darkness.

When Chen Mu opened his eyes again, what he saw was a magnificent palace, and his entire consciousness was once again placed in a young and fragile body, turning into a newborn baby.

Chen Mu's mood was very dull, and he gradually no longer cared about the environment in which he was born in each life.

In this life, he is the prince, the sixth prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The Zhou Dynasty ruled the world for more than two hundred years and was prosperous. However, by the generation of Chen Mu, it was gradually declining. The emperor was old and fatuous, and more than a dozen princes were fighting with each other.

Chen Mu was just over ten years old, and he had already encountered several disasters from the outside world, but he had resolved them all one by one.

The competition for the throne among many princes has reached a frantic state. Although Chen Mu is young and not yet qualified to enter the game, he is still placed in the game, playing games with each other, trying to manipulate him like a chess piece.

As Chen Mu grew up, many princes gradually realized that Chen Mu, the youngest imperial brother, was their biggest enemy and biggest rival for the throne, because the decaying old emperor had no interest in Chen Mu. Most beloved.

The origin of this love is also quite coincidental.

Because Chen Mu was born with an indifferent temperament, he only liked reading in the royal library, or wandering alone in the back garden. He didn't like to make friends with others and didn't care about anything.

Because the emperor was old and many princes were fighting with each other, the old emperor was wary of all the princes. Chen Mu happened to be the youngest, had an indifferent temperament, and did not like to make friends with others. On the contrary, he was the most special one in the eyes of the old emperor.

certainly.

If it were just like this, the old emperor might not like Chen Mu.

After all, having an indifferent temperament does not mean that you have the ability to rule the world. To be a king, you still need to be worthy.

But later, when the old emperor and Chen Mu accidentally had a father-son conversation, they were shocked to discover that Chen Mu, the youngest prince, was far more intelligent than all the other princes.

Chen Mu has an indifferent nature. It's not that he doesn't understand the way of an emperor or the general trend of the world. Rather, it's because he understands too much and seems to have no interest in everything.

After discovering this,

The old emperor's attention really fell on Chen Mu.

He tentatively began to add more responsibilities to Chen Mu, and asked Chen Mu to take up a post in the Ministry of War as soon as he reached adulthood.

The result was that when Chen Mu was an idle prince, he was completely an idle prince. But after he took up his post in the Ministry of War, all the matters entrusted to Chen Mu were handled properly, and all matters in the Ministry of War were handled in an orderly manner. , can't fault anything.

The old emperor quickly transferred Chen Mu to the Ministry of Household Affairs. As a result, Chen Mu made no mistakes and omissions during his tenure at the Ministry of Household Affairs. Within a few months, he handled the affairs within his duties in an orderly manner.

finally.

Another year passed, and the old emperor's life was approaching the end.

In the splendid palace, a dragon collapsed on a bed, and the old emperor, whose bones were broken and sick, was leaning there with a gloomy face. Below him were many princes and several most important cabinet ministers who were kneeling on the ground.

"Mu, come forward."

The old emperor was dying and turned his attention to many princes, but finally fell on Chen Mu.

Chen Mu stepped forward.

"You handle all the affairs I entrust you with impeccably, but you never interfere in anything extra. This is good, but it is also not good... It is precisely because your temperament is too indifferent. Although I You are the most capable among them, but I still can’t make up my mind and hand over this heaviest burden to you.”

"But now that the world is in chaos, among all my disciples, you are the most capable and the most hopeful of revival. If I entrust you with this responsibility, can you do it?"

When the old emperor asked this, he suddenly coughed violently. The maids and eunuchs next to him hurriedly helped him, but the old emperor held on and stared at Chen Mu.

Chen Mu simply replied:

"able."

The old emperor smiled, suddenly gasping for breath, and suddenly unable to speak. He only opened his bloodshot eyes, stretched out his finger, and pointed hard at Chen Mu.

Zhang Yong, the chief minister of the cabinet who was kneeling below, was kneeling there, looking at the old emperor, and said softly: "Does your Majesty want the 19th prince to inherit the throne?"

Hearing this, the old emperor nodded with his last strength, then leaned back and became silent.

Emperor Long Yu passed away.

In the palace, which was supposed to be full of mourning, it suddenly became quiet, and all the sobbing stopped. Everyone raised their heads, with strange-colored eyes. He threw himself at Chen Mu in front of the dragon bed.

Zhang Yong, the chief minister of the cabinet, turned around tremblingly and looked at the many princes behind him. His face was solemn and he said in a deep voice: "The late emperor has passed away and has designated the successor. Why don't you guys pay your respects to the new emperor?"

There was silence in the back.

Suddenly someone said with a hint of ridicule: "Mr. Zhang Ge, why didn't I hear that my father designated who will succeed him?"

"The emperor has not designated a successor, so the ancient system should be followed. The eldest son is respected, and the eldest brother inherits the throne."

"Hmph, my father's body is still cold, do you want to abdicate the throne? He said that it follows the ancient system. It is said that in ancient times, sages succeeded to the throne. My brother, the Seven Emperors, is praised by everyone both inside and outside the court as a sage."

All of a sudden.

The quarrels began gradually in the room, but many princes in the room quickly split into three factions. One faction was dominated by the eldest prince, and the other faction was dominated by the seventh prince, while several cabinet ministers knelt on the ground. At every turn, Zhang Yong was the only one beside Chen Mu.

Zhang Yong looked at this scene, his brows furrowed and he said in a deep voice:

"Your Highnesses, do you really want to cause unrest in the late emperor's mourning hall?" Things have reached this point, and no one cares about anything anymore. Someone even said coldly: "Mr. Zhang Ge, you are already very old. Now, In an emergency, don't be an old fool. If you don't know how to advance or retreat, just retire and return home. "

Zhang Yong looked ugly.

He glanced at Chen Mu next to him.

Although this nineteenth prince was finally recognized by the old emperor, due to his indifferent temperament, he has never developed any power. Now he is weak and weak. I am afraid that he is no match for the other princes. He is only an old minister, and I am afraid it will be difficult to return. sky.

Zhang Yong immediately turned his gaze to the cabinet ministers who were kneeling on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Master Li, Master Liu, Master Wang, all of them should have clearly seen the late emperor's dying intention. , we should respect the late emperor’s orders.”

The three cabinet ministers, who were kneeling on the ground without raising their heads, looked at me, and I looked at you, and soon they all shook their heads and said: "Master Zhang, please forgive me for being so old and blind, I really didn't see clearly..."

When Zhang Yong saw this, his heart became even darker.

The few cabinet ministers in front of him didn't know whether they were bribed by others or they were unwilling to get involved in the struggle for the throne at this time. They accidentally killed all nine clans and turned them into cowards. The situation undoubtedly became more and more difficult for Chen Mu. unfavorable.

but.

At this moment, Chen Mu, who had been beside Longtan, suddenly turned around slowly, glanced lightly at the kneeling ministers, and said: "Since the three ministers think they are dim-sighted, Then I will give it to the three of them to retire and return home to take care of themselves."

As soon as this statement came out.

Everyone present was stunned.

The eldest prince's faction and the seventh prince's faction, who were facing each other with unkind expressions, also looked at Chen Mu with strange eyes.

Chen Mu's foundation here is shallow and there are only a few supporters. Even they don't think Chen Mu is the biggest threat. As a result, at this time, Chen Mu took the lead in liquidating three cabinet ministers who did not want to get involved in the dispute. This is simply asking for death. road.

really.

After hearing Chen Mu's words, the faces of the three kneeling cabinet ministers also darkened.

They did not want to be involved in the dispute, but Chen Mu suddenly made it clear that he could not tolerate them, which meant that the three of them had to side with the others. Someone immediately said in a deep voice: "The succession has not been decided yet. Please speak carefully, Your Highness.”

Bang!

But just as he finished speaking, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and royal guards in yellow robes with swords poured in, surrounding the entire room.

The leader came to Chen Mu and saluted Chen Mu respectfully.

"I, Zhao Mu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Xuanwu Gate Imperial Army, have come to see Your Majesty. I also report to Your Majesty that Mr. Qi, the Governor of the Jingwei Camp, and Mr. Silu, the commander of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses, have all arrived outside the palace and are awaiting His Majesty's orders."

As soon as this statement came out.

Everyone in the field was shocked by it.

"How could it be?!"

Some people even spoke in shock.

It is not surprising that Zhao Mu would respect Chen Mu as his leader. Zhao Mu was originally a confidant trained by the old emperor. He was the governor of the Imperial Army and only obeyed the orders of the old emperor. But the governor of the Beijing Guard Camp and the commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, why Have you ever become Chen Mu's man? !

Although Chen Mu once served in the Ministry of War, it was impossible for both military forces in Kyoto to obey him. To be able to do this, I am afraid there was a secret arrangement made by the old emperor during his lifetime!

after all.

The old emperor had a suspicious temper during his lifetime. The soldiers and horses in the Beijing Camp and even the Forbidden Army were the only forbidden areas that all the princes could not touch. All the power to mobilize troops in Kyoto was always in the hands of the old emperor. Even they did not dare to do it openly or covertly. win over.

"Master Zhao, you have to think about it!"

A prince spoke to Zhao Mu in shock.

However, Zhao Mu only responded: "Your Highness, I am just a minister, and I only know how to obey the emperor's orders. The late emperor obeyed the orders of the late emperor when he was alive, and now I naturally abide by the orders of the late emperor."

Seeing this scene, many princes in the field finally panicked.

Fortunately for Zhang Yong, although there were disciples and disciples both inside and outside the court, they were only civil servants in the end. But now that all three forces in Kyoto obey Chen Mu's control, there is no restriction.

"Take the three pavilion elders down, as well as other unrelated people, and detain them temporarily. They will be dealt with after the enthronement ceremony."

Chen Mu glanced at everyone in the field and simply gave an order.

Many guards immediately swarmed up, escorting or driving away many princes and three cabinet ministers.

In an instant.

Zhang Yong was the only one left in the room.

Only then did Zhang Yong suddenly realize something, and said: "Your Majesty, it turns out that you and the late emperor..."

"No."

Chen Mu shook his head and said: "I... I just discussed this matter a long time ago and made some suggestions."

He didn't have much interest in the throne, but he was a prince in this life. Apart from understanding the path of time, he only did what the prince needed to do. The old emperor insisted that he succeed, but he didn't interfere. .

The best is like water.

Time is like a long river.

All he needs to do is to be there and witness the changes over time.

A few days later,

Chen Mu succeeded to the throne as emperor, with the reign title "Taishi".

During his forty-seven years in office, he could not be said to be very diligent in political affairs, but he handled everything appropriately and employed people without doubt. In just a few years, he calmed down many chaos in the world and gradually showed signs of revival. After another ten years, he gradually reached his peak. .

Forty-seven years later, Emperor Taishi "Yuan Mu" of the Great Zhou Dynasty passed away. Heavy rain fell from the sky, and the whole world mourned.

During the Taishi Dynasty, everything in the Great Zhou Dynasty was renewed, and the Zhongxing was at its peak. After that, it went into decline. Finally, one hundred and forty-eight years later, after six generations, it perished in the troubled times. After that, the years passed, which lasted for thousands of years. With the change of dynasties, the events of the Great Zhou Dynasty were gradually completely forgotten, leaving only a few traces in history books over the years.

Chen Mu's eyes were on the sky, watching all this. Then he closed his eyes and his consciousness entered the fourth reincarnation.

This life.

When he opened his eyes, what he saw was a temple.

He was an abandoned baby abandoned in front of a temple.

finally.

An old monk in the temple discovered him and took him into the temple with a frown.

"Abbott, there is someone outside the temple..."

The old monk came to the main hall of the temple and reported to the abbot.

Chen Mu lay in the bamboo basket, looking towards the main hall of the temple and the tall Buddha statue.

suddenly.

He found that the Buddha statue seemed to be looking at him too.

"Um?"

There was a ripple in Chen Mu's heart.

It was at this time that the abbot of the temple noticed Chen Mu in the bamboo basket. When he saw that Chen Mu was neither crying nor fussing, and his **** eyes were not looking at anyone, he was just staring straight at the big Buddha statue in the temple. .

"Well...this boy is destined to be my Buddha."

The abbot recited the Buddha's name and said: "My Buddha is compassionate and pure. Since you rescued him, you will raise him."

"Yes, Abbot."

The old monk responded respectfully.

(End of chapter)