Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1509: Legend of the Hidden Sea 29

Xiao Jinyue has a lot to do. Just as Zang Hai had guessed at the beginning, the world is in a bad state, and she will only break down everything that exists and reorganize it according to her own wishes. Now even Prince Linzi is not in her attention, so she will just pay attention to him when she looks at Jiangnan.

Xiao Jinyue complained to Emperor Zhenshun: "Jiangnan has been corrupt for nearly twenty years. It is not something that Uncle Wang can handle. At most, he can bring down some middle and lower-level officials who were pushed out as scapegoats, but he can't shake the foundation of some people."

Emperor Zhenshun also admitted this point. Even if he personally sent people to do it, they could probably only achieve the level of Prince Yongrong. After all, both brothers lacked the courage to burn their boats.

Xiao Jinyue said: "Jiangnan is not just a place with flourishing literary style. Since the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the economy of Jiangnan has taken off. By the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it had almost become the second economic center. Since the previous dynasty, Jiangnan has even been one of the most important grain producing areas, and sometimes even the only one."

"If such an important place cannot be fully controlled by the emperor, it will directly weaken the emperor's influence on the court."

To be honest, Dayong has entered the middle period of the dynasty. According to the cycle law of dynasties, there should be a so-called leader of revival who props up the entire dynasty. Then the successors will continue to waste decades of time before another leader of revival who can barely balance the conflicts among all parties will appear. After the next few decades of stability, the dynasty will almost always go downhill until the people rise up in anger and end the dynasty.

In Xiao Jinyue's plan, there will certainly be areas where Zang Hai will be needed to contribute. This guy is clever and has a lot of heritage, which makes him just right for basic scientific research. At the very least, he is also very much needed in projects such as building bridges, roads, dams, and reservoirs.

It just so happens that this guy is almost tired of the infighting in officialdom. I believe that this kind of simple mental and physical work will only make him more satisfied.

Sure enough, when Zang Hai returned from duty, Xiao Jinyue told him about his idea, and he agreed without hesitation: "I have been taught by my father since I was young. When I was young, I followed my father to observe the celestial phenomena at night, and I also liked to dig tunnels. Now, if I can help you save the people of the world from various disasters, that is what I pursue."

This was a very heartwarming statement, but Xiao Jinyue was very good at ruining the atmosphere, "Do you remember the jade fetus that Queen Mingyu Suti of Winter and Summer brought?"

Zang Hai had a bad feeling in his heart, but he just asked with a little doubt: "Remember, it is said that the jade fetus is formed by the gathering of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The one that Queen Mingyu Suti of Winter and Summer presented to my father was not created by heaven and earth, but was artificially created later."

"Is there something wrong with this jade fetus?"

Xiao Jinyue sighed softly, and a hint of fatigue suddenly appeared between her brows, which made Zang Hai feel distressed and he wanted to hold her in his arms.

Xiao Jinyue said: "Before Ming Yusuti presented the jade fetus, someone in the Dongxia Royal Court had already cooperated with Prince Linzi, so there were rumors that Prince Linzi believed in immortality and sacrificed many innocent people for immortality."

"But those are not rumors. Because I eliminated two successive crown princes, the internal situation of the Linzi Prince's palace is unstable. Even his followers are beginning to waver. The idea of immortality is just right for him, and he cannot refuse it."

Zang Hai understood Xiao Jinyue's concerns, "So, Jinyue is worried that father will become like Prince Linzi?"

Isn't this an obvious thing?

With the threat from Prince Linzi in the past, Emperor Zhenshun had already held on to the Gui Seal and was also angry because Kuaiduo refused to hand over the three bronze fish. He allowed Kuaiduo's family to die tragically, and even let Canghai go because it would make it more convenient to collect the three bronze fish.

Now, it is obvious that the Linzi Palace is no longer a threat to the imperial court, Emperor Zhenshun, the Yongrong Palace, or the Qinghe Palace. Now that Emperor Zhenshun has collected the "Gui Seal" and the bronze fish, what's wrong with pursuing immortality?

Like King Yongrong, wasn’t he easily bewitched?

Zang Hai almost understood Xiao Jinyue's thoughts. Reason told him that it would be best to cut the Gordian knot and end it all as soon as possible. However, this was only for the common people. The person involved, Xiao Jinyue, wanted to take down his biological father and uncle. This was not a decision that could be made on a whim.

Zang Hai wanted to help Xiao Jinyue, so he turned around and looked for Ming Xiang An Tu.

Now Mingxiang Antu has returned to Zhenlou. Xiao Jinyue begged for mercy. Although Mingxiang Antu is still worried about Dongxia, she also knows that Dongxia has no place for her now, otherwise she could at least go back to Dongxia to attend the funeral.

Although Mingxiang Antu was very happy to see Zanghai, he also knew that this person would never come to visit without a reason, so after exchanging a few pleasantries, he asked directly: "Is there anything I can do for you now?"

Cang Hai was pointed out by Ming Xiang and An Tu, so he didn't beat around the bush and asked directly: "Do you know about Dong Xia's immortality technique?"

Mingxiang Antu was shocked. She certainly didn't think it was Canghai or Xiao Jinyue who needed it. She thought directly of Emperor Zhenshun. "The Emperor has also begun to have the idea of immortality?!"

Zang Hai nodded heavily. Ming Xiang and An Tu couldn't help but let out a sigh and said sarcastically, "Could it be that Xiao Jinyue no longer has any influence on the emperor?"

Zang Hai's expression suddenly turned ugly, and he reminded Ming Xiang and An Tu, "Isn't this a conspiracy of the Winter and Summer Royal Court? I even suspect that the Queen's death is related to the Royal Court's spreading of the art of longevity to the Central Plains!"

This time it was Mingxiang Antu's turn to look ugly. She learned from her good friend Ba Gongzi that the person who plotted against her mother was Zhao Bingwen, and the two of them severed their friendship. However, she was not without doubts about her mother's death. There were still many doubts that had not been resolved. The biggest question was why Zhao Bingwen suddenly attacked her mother.

You have to know that her mother is the ruler of a country after all. Even if her status is not equal to that of Emperor Zhenshun, it would be unreasonable for Zhao Bingwen, a minister of Dayong, to suddenly take action against the ruler of another country in Dayong.

But if her mother's death was related to the art of immortality, then it would make perfect sense.

Mingxiang Antu had some trust in Canghai and Xiao Jinyue, so he finally opened his mouth to explain some things: "Our Dongxia Royal Court is said to be the descendants of the Western Spirit Holy Mother who lives high in Kunlun. The Western Spirit Holy Mother is said to be a god who possesses the elixir of immortality. Although I have never believed it, in fact, our Dongxia Royal Family does have a collection of an elixir that can make people immortal."

Mingxiang Antu smiled bitterly, "Originally I shouldn't have known about the elixir of immortality, because I was still young when I came to Dayong as a hostage. I only started practicing martial arts and learning to read in the winter and summer for two years."

"But I have been naughty since I was young and could not sit still for a moment. During a sacrifice, I followed my mother into the holy land and overheard a little bit of it."

“So, I know the origin of the Dongxia royal family, and I know the immortality elixir collected by the Dongxia queens of past generations. But from what my mother said, it seems that this elixir requires a special method of taking, and also requires a huge price to be paid.”