Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 587 - 76: Comments from the Three Kings, Dispositions and Transfer Orders (Final - of This Volume)_2

Chapter 587: Chapter 76: Comments from the Three Kings, Dispositions and Transfer Orders (Final Chapter of This Volume)_2

"Father is wise," Xia Jing said with a grin.

However, Duke Yingwu changed the subject, "Then why does Mr. Zhang from Yingyuan Prefecture say that the content of your official document is exactly the same as that of Marquis Yuan Rang, Zhao Xing?"

"Ah? This..." Xia Jing faltered somewhat guiltily, "I have sworn brotherhood with Marquis Yuan Rang, and we coordinated this matter together."

Xia Hongyi calmly took out a document from his bosom and showed it to Xia Jing, "You even copied it incorrectly, It starts with ’The humble official Xia Jing bows deeply, Mr. Zhang, please be informed,’ and at the end, it changes to ’The humble official Zhao Xing bows deeply again, to Mr. Zhang’s feet.’

Xia Jing: "..."

At this moment, the Princely Heir only wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

Xia Hongyi didn’t say much more, his parenting style had always been to encourage, "If you have your own ideas about government, aligning with Prince Liang isn’t necessarily a bad thing."

"However, as I have told you many times, a general must have the ability to think independently, listen impartially, and believe with caution. Only then can you seize the opportunity amidst numerous and complex pieces of information."

Xia Jing put away his playful smirk, showing a thoughtful expression, and after a moment, he said, "Father’s lesson is well taken. I will rewrite the memorial, ensuring it is substantive and will not copy from Marquis Yuan Rang’s words again."

Xia Hongyi nodded, "It’s good that you understand."

...

"Zhao Xing, are you impeaching Prince Liang out of personal grudges or for justice?" At the same time, Liu Tianning was also talking with Zhao Xing.

"Teacher, there are personal grievances as well as the pursuit of justice," Zhao Xing admitted honestly.

Liu Tianning thought for a moment and said, "Personal grievances should end, justice should be clear."

"If there’s no solid evidence, then there’s no need to waste energy."

Zhao Xing nodded, "Yes."

These words from Liu Tianning were not to stop Zhao Xing from continuing, but rather Liu did not want to see Zhao Xing keep doing something futile.

If it were for personal grievances, it had already been half a month; with Prince Liang’s Party bending over backwards, your anger should have subsided.

If you continue to curse with no substantial results, it will only make you look foolish, and Lao Liu hates foolish people the most.

If you are going to proceed, then find some evidence against Prince Liang’s Party."

Liu Tianning would not help Zhao Xing find it.

If he were to find it, it would be different.

He would not just reveal a little but would aim to take down Prince Liang.

Liu Tianning was the kind of person who, if he did not make a move, would not make it at all, but once he did, it was meant to be lethal.

In his past life, when he chopped heads, it was just the same; either he did not find you, or if he did, it was basically to chop off your head.

....

In late December, Zhao Xing and others stopped the impeachment.

Ji Chen, who had been closely following the matter, couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief.

"That madman, Marquis Yuan Rang, has finally calmed down."

"Master, you were right. My previous actions were indeed unwise, but you are truly wise."

Zhang Wensong, however, pondered, "Marquis Yuan Rang didn’t accept our benefits, there seems to be something fishy here."

"What could be fishy?" Ji Chen said, "The appointment of Father as king, is already an imperial decree that cannot be changed, and Liu Tianning’s Supervision Department hasn’t targeted us, it must be that Marquis Yuan Rang received a warning and chose to back off."

"He is young and impulsive; now that we have shown sincerity, he should have calmed down too."

"As for not taking gifts." Ji Chen smiled, "Perhaps he couldn’t face it, who would impeach and then accept gifts immediately afterward?"

"He is still young, and presumably his skin isn’t that thick."

Zhang Wensong nodded, "You’re right, Young Master."

He really couldn’t think of what motivation Zhao Xing had for consistently opposing Prince Liang’s Mansion.

Currently, Zhao Xing on the front lines was quite successful in accumulating military merits; previously, to court Liu Tianning, Prince Liang’s Party even specifically assigned some advanced tasks suitable for Zhao Xing’s capabilities.

Opposing Prince Liang’s Party outright did Zhao Xing no favors.

However, Zhang Wensong was still puzzled: Since this Marquis wasn’t interested in benefits, could it really just be for the sake of gaining a reputation?

Seeking a reputation might make sense, impeaching Prince Liang, after all, brings good fame.

But at this time, it seems somewhat inappropriate.

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"If it’s for reputation, Marquis Yuan Rang has indeed achieved his purpose," Zhang Wensong said, "Let’s hope he stops there."

Ji Chen said indifferently, "Hmm, if Marquis Yuan Rang doesn’t give up, he will pay the price for his youthful vigor."

Prince Liang’s Mansion can endure it for Liu Tianning’s sake, but they can’t always endure. Otherwise, if everyone steps on them, how can they get anything done?

"Young Master should also advise the Prince to caution the officials who interact with the mansion, to have them restrain themselves a bit, and not to cause trouble for the Prince."

"You’re right, sir. I will advise my father and my brothers as well, hoping that Nineteen and the others will cause less trouble."

...

Zhao Xing had already determined that the previous military merit tasks were Prince Liang’s Party currying favor.

This was not considered illegal or disorderly since everything was in line with standard procedures.

Still, it depended on whether Zhao Xing could complete the tasks and meet the requirements.

Of course, this was not just about currying favor with Zhao Xing.

During the attack on Qinggang War Zone, it wasn’t just Long Xiao’s Unit, Liao Rulong’s Unit, and Xia Jing’s Army of over two hundred thousand men anymore.

There were also the Tiger Flood Dragon Army, Xuanjia Army, and other elite forces gathering for the attack.

Their objects of favor were not just Zhao Xing but also other targets, to facilitate the operations of Prince Liang’s Party after they came into power.

However, this slight timing difference also gave Zhao Xing some additional military merits.

Prince Liang, aiming to be the Commander of Pacifying Barbarians, couldn’t rely solely on his own Black Dragon Army; he also needed to woo the other military forces and provide some benefits. This matter had no conspiracy but was just a normal political maneuver.

Having confirmed this, Zhao Xing knew that his chances of extricating himself were not outrageously great.

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