PFC Chapter 204 Identity Crisis
Chapter 204 Identity Crisis
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Chen Dong's eyes lit up and he immediately expressed his gratitude.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
The other ministers looked as if they had lost their parents.
Your Majesty demoted Chen Dong's rank, and then made him an earl. It is self-evident what this means.
Do you really want to let a eunuch ride on your head and bully others?
Many people feel unwilling.
Someone shouted angrily: "Your Majesty, the eunuchs are monopolizing power. We should learn from the past. Please be cautious!"
Chen Dong glanced at the other party, a gloomy look flashed in his eyes, "Li Rushan!"
Cao Ning stood up for Chen Dong and said loudly, "Master Li, you are wrong. Master Chen has done a lot for the country and the people. For example, the barbarians invaded. If Master Chen had not repelled the barbarians, Yanjing would have fallen long ago, and you, Master Li, would have lost your head."
"From this perspective, Master Chen is still your lifesaver. It's ok that you don't know how to repay your kindness, but you also slander Master Chen everywhere. What's your intention?"
"Cao Ning! You are a minister in vain, but you flatter this eunuch everywhere! You really bring shame to us scholars!" Li Rushan shouted angrily.
Chen Dong made a "tsk" sound, another corrupt scholar who couldn't recognize the reality.
Scholars who consider themselves noble are ultimately immune to the harsh beatings of society.
After hitting the wall twice, he should know what to say and what not to say.
If you openly disobey the will of Your Majesty, your future path will be narrow.
But Chen Dong kept it in mind, and there was no way forward for him in the future.
"Lord Li always regards himself as a scholar and looks down on a eunuch like me. I wonder if Lord Li has ever heard this sentence." Chen Dong glanced at Li Rushan with disdain and said word by word, "Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, and bring peace to the world for all eternity!"
"Reading a lot of books doesn't mean anything. Only those who work for the people, the country, and future generations are worthy of the word Confucian! Only those who are worthy of being called scholars! You are far from that."
Li Rushan's face turned pale and blue, and his eyes were filled with endless emotions, including three parts of anger, three parts of shame, three parts of fear, and one part of disbelief.
He was trembling all over, shocked beyond words. How could a eunuch say such words? It was a slap in the face of him as a scholar!
Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a mission for the people, and bring peace to the world for all eternity!
He has read books all his life, but he cannot say such words, let alone reach such a level!
"puff"
The more Li Rushan thought about it, the more ashamed he felt. In a fit of rage, he spat out a large mouthful of blood.
Everyone was stunned.
Chen Dong's words made Li Rushan vomit blood!
"Your Majesty, please call the imperial physician!"
"Your Majesty, this eunuch is lawless and murdered his colleagues. He should be imprisoned!"
"Your Majesty, Lord Li is devoted to the country and should not be accused like this."
"His Majesty……"
All the officials spoke out in support of Li Rushan.
The more this happened, the more ashamed Li Rushan felt.
Since he is not as knowledgeable as others, how can he have the face to ask his colleagues for support?
"My Lords, please stop talking. I am not as advanced as you. I have nothing to say. This eunuch... the leader of the Jinyiwei is not a crude warrior, but a sage who cares about the world." Li Rushan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled bitterly, "He established his mind for the world, established his life for the people, and brought peace to the world for all eternity! I have studied for forty years, but I have really learned nothing."
Li Rushan bowed deeply to Chen Dong, "Commander Chen, please combine knowledge and action, so that you can live up to these words and live up to the people of the world!"
Everyone was in an uproar, and the meeting hall was as noisy as the vegetable market.
Li Rushan, who criticized Chen Dong, actually admitted defeat because of a word from Chen Dong.
Is Chen Dong really that amazing?
Everyone's eyes looking at Chen Dong also changed.
Some were afraid, some were shocked, and some were happy.
Cao Ning was the first to stand up. "Your Majesty, since Lord Li has no objection, why not..."
Chen Dong interrupted Cao Ning and said, "Minister Cao, your Majesty will make the final decision on right and wrong. As subjects, you and I will just follow your Majesty's orders."
Cao Ning's face froze and he bowed to Yan Yunzheng.
"You are all loyal ministers of Dayan. You should work together to develop Dayan and love the people. The matter of Chen Dong's title has been settled. Now let's talk about developing people's livelihood." Yan Yunzheng coughed lightly and said.
Chen Dong's ennoblement was a foregone conclusion, and no one among the ministers dared to question it.
The one who made the loudest noise just now spat out blood and closed his face. Who would dare to bring such bad luck to others?
Yan Yunzheng gave the opportunity and everyone immediately backed down.
"I think we should build water conservancy projects, firstly to irrigate crops, and secondly to facilitate water transportation."
"I think we should increase the efforts to mine iron ore. With iron, we can make farm tools and weapons. It will benefit both the people and the Northern Expedition."
"I think we should build academies and promote education, so that all children of school age can go to academies to study. If everyone reads, understands reason and morality, then Dayan will have a promising future. It will benefit the present and future generations."
"I thought..."
Each minister expressed his or her own views and put forward a lot of suggestions in a very eloquent manner.
Chen Dong nodded secretly.
These guys are indeed capable, and those who are just slacking off are a minority after all. As for those who are just trying to argue, that's another matter.
"What you said is very good. How about this? Everyone go back and draft a memorial, detailing the pros and cons of the project, as well as the manpower and material resources required." After a pause, Yan Yunzheng continued, "Whoever's project is selected will be rewarded generously."
The ministers' eyes lit up.
If a eunuch could be made an earl, why couldn't they? Not only were they no worse than him, they even had one more thing than him.
This has to be done!
The ministers are rubbing their hands in anticipation of the next grand court meeting, so that they can make a splash!
"Let's adjourn the court." Yan Yunzheng said calmly.
All the ministers withdrew, and a young eunuch closed the palace gate.
The moment the door closed, Yan Yunzheng's expression suddenly changed. He covered his stomach with both hands, his face twisted in pain.
Chen Dong hurried forward and helped Yan Yunzheng up, "Go back quickly, I'll give you a few more injections."
Chen Dong supported Yan Yunzheng as they walked out, but they met Li Rushan who had turned back. Their eyes met and all three of them were stunned.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Li Rushan bowed quickly.
Yan Yunzheng's face turned pale with pain. He gritted his teeth and uttered a soft "hmm".
Chen Dong asked calmly, "Master Li, is there anything else?"
Li Rushan bowed and said, "I would like to ask Commander Chen for advice on how to govern a country and keep its people safe. Commander Chen's vision and conviction are worthy of learning from."
"Knowledge requires payment." Chen Dong said seriously.
"I would like to offer you a thousand taels of silver," said Li Rushan.
Chen Dong said: "Wait for me at the Jinyiwei Mansion tomorrow."
Chen Dong supported Yan Yunzheng and asked, Li Rushan hesitated for a moment and whispered: "I have a prescription here that can relieve your majesty's pain. My wife uses it every month."
Yan Yunzheng's eyes suddenly became as sharp as a knife.