Ch 258: National Teacher, Show Your Hand
At this moment, above the Dragon Court.
Emperor Yu Yang listened to the people below recounting the recent major and minor affairs. Emperor Yu Yang also spoke, saying: “I have recently been attacked in the Dragon Court, and the culprit has yet to be apprehended. These villains are truly outrageous. And I learned of a certain individual who possesses the lost Daoist Orthodoxy.”
“He can perceive fortune, discern auspiciousness and misfortune, and even made immense Merit in the matter of the Yunzhou Demon Race invasion last time.”
“Such a talented person would be of immense benefit to our Divine Palace, so I summoned him.”
“And appointed him as the State Preceptor of our Divine Palace Kingdom.”
Upon hearing this, an uproar erupted among the people below.
State Preceptor of the Divine Palace?
In the history of the Divine Palace Kingdom, the position of State Preceptor only existed during the reign of the first emperor. Even the Divine Dynasty Tower of the Divine Palace Kingdom has been empty for a long time, with no State Preceptor being born for hundreds of years. Why does the Emperor wish to appoint one today?
“Your Majesty, who is this person?”
An Old Minister curiously asked.
“He has arrived.”
At this moment, Emperor Yu Yang looked outside, seemingly sensing that Li Hanzhou had arrived.
“Announce Li Hanzhou’s entry to the court.”
Emperor Yu Yang instructed.
The Eunuch at his side thus announced: “Announce Li Hanzhou’s entry to the court.”
Li Hanzhou?
Almost none of those present had ever heard this name.
Although Li Hanzhou, in Jianghu, is known by the title Sword Demon, and three years ago accomplished earth-shattering feats, those were matters of Jianghu. The courtiers present seldom paid attention to Jianghu affairs.
Naturally, they did not know Li Hanzhou’s Title.
Yu Qingyang’s eyes lit up. He had vaguely sensed that this person would be Li Hanzhou, and it turned out to be true.
Li Hanzhou had actually become their Divine Palace Kingdom’s State Preceptor?
This was too dramatic.
Li Hanzhou walked in from outside at this moment.
Seeing the gazes of all the Civil and Military Officials falling upon him, Li Hanzhou also saw this scene for the first time outside a television drama, and for a moment felt it was quite novel.
This was also the first time Li Hanzhou saw Emperor Yu Yang.
This man, who held supreme Power in the Divine Palace Kingdom.
“Greetings, Your Majesty.”
Li Hanzhou clasped his hands in a salute to Emperor Yu Yang.
Emperor Yu Yang smiled and waved his hand: “State Preceptor, you need not stand on ceremony.”
After saying this, he looked towards the assembled people and said: “This person is Li Hanzhou, the new State Preceptor of our Divine Palace Kingdom, concurrently holding the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Demon Suppression Division.”
The courtiers present looked at each other in astonishment.
Whether or not he held the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Demon Suppression Division was inconsequential to them, but holding the post of State Preceptor meant possessing immense Power.
For a moment, various thoughts arose in their hearts.
“I object.”
At this moment, an Old Minister stepped forward and respectfully said: “Your Majesty, this person is not of our Imperial Court; he is merely a Jianghu Wanderer. Such a person did not enter our Dragon Court through the proper channels, and yet he is immediately given a high position, becoming our Divine Palace Kingdom’s State Preceptor. I find this highly inappropriate, and I hope Your Majesty will reconsider.”
“I second that.”
As soon as the words were spoken, someone immediately stood up to second the motion.
Almost everyone came out to oppose it.
After all, they did not understand Li Hanzhou. They did not know where this person came from, and suddenly he became State Preceptor; this was equivalent to a huge variable, and they did not know what impact it would have on them, so they naturally did not want this uncertain factor to appear.
“State Preceptor?”
At this time, a General clad in Armor also stepped forward, circled Li Hanzhou, and said in surprise: “What abilities do you possess that qualify you to be State Preceptor?”
“I am proficient in the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, I can observe the rise and fall of fortune, I can observe celestial phenomena, and I can assess Feng Shui.” Li Hanzhou had long prepared himself mentally, knowing that many people would be dissatisfied with his appointment as State Preceptor.
Therefore, he did not mind the present situation.
In fact, whether or not he became State Preceptor was inconsequential to Li Hanzhou. Li Hanzhou merely wanted to discover Emperor Yu Yang’s Secret.
This Emperor seemed to have some connection with the Longevity Temple.
This was Li Hanzhou’s main objective.
“Alright.”
Emperor Yu Yang glanced at the people below and said: “Does anyone else object?”
At this point, no one else dared speak up.
It seemed that they felt there were already enough objectors.
“The State Preceptor can assess National Fortune and discern auspiciousness and misfortune. Having a State Preceptor would be of great benefit to our Divine Palace and would also serve as a warning to my safety.” Emperor Yu Yang said slowly: “I do not wish for another assassination attempt. Are you ministers not of the same mind?”
“Your Majesty, we beg your forgiveness!”
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately knelt down.
An Old Minister said: “I hope Your Majesty enjoys good health, but this assessing National Fortune and discerning auspiciousness and misfortune—these fortune-telling methods are merely tricks used by Jianghu charlatans to deceive. We merely hope that Your Majesty will not be misled by deceivers.”
“Please, Your Majesty, reconsider.”
Everyone said in unison.
“State Preceptor, it seems they don’t believe you. Why don’t you let them witness your abilities?” Emperor Yu Yang smiled and looked at Li Hanzhou.
“Alright.”
Li Hanzhou looked at the kneeling crowd below, paced a few steps, and began to perform calculations with his fingers.
Seeing Li Hanzhou’s pretentious act, the people in the Imperial Court all showed disdainful expressions.
The more they looked, the more they felt Li Hanzhou was a Jianghu swindler.
“What is this gentleman’s esteemed surname?”
Li Hanzhou looked at the Old Minister who had been the first to oppose him and asked with a smile.
“Old man Xiao Wang, Minister of Revenue!”
The Old Minister stared at Li Hanzhou and asked: “I wonder what instructions you have for me?”
“Nothing much, I just wanted to congratulate this gentleman.” Li Hanzhou clasped his hands and said: “Minister Xiao recently took a Concubine, just over twenty years of age, half a month ago. Is this not true?”
“Humph, this isn’t a secret.”
Xiao Wang looked disdainful.
This kind of thing could be easily found out by inquiring around in the Divine Capital.
“Hmm, I advise Minister Xiao to go home now.” Li Hanzhou shook his head.
“Why?”
Xiao Wang asked in surprise.
“If Minister Xiao hurries home now, you might just catch your Concubine and your Brother-in-law in bed together.” Li Hanzhou said with a smile.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire court was shocked.
Even Emperor Yu Yang subconsciously pricked up his ears.
“You’re lying!”
Xiao Wang stood up, furious: “How dare you slander me!”
“Whether it’s slander or not, just go home and see for yourself?” Li Hanzhou shrugged: “If it’s not true, then come back and let Your Majesty punish me.”
“I…”
Xiao Wang was also flustered at this moment.
He couldn’t help but look at Emperor Yu Yang: “Your Majesty, I have a matter to attend to at home, I’ll leave for a moment.”
“Someone, grant Xiao Wang special carriage privileges from the palace. Have a carriage brought to the gate to quickly send Xiao Wang home.” Emperor Yu Yang said to the Eunuch at his side: “You go with Minister Xiao and ensure his safety!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
Xiao Wang felt something was amiss.
Why was someone assigned to go home with him?
Had he misread something?
He felt that Your Majesty seemed to be enjoying the show a little?
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