Chapter 490 Request? [Monthly ticket requested! ]

Liang Yue was not surprised at all as to how Shen Guizang knew what he was investigating recently. As a well-known imperial teacher, it would be abnormal for him not to have his own intelligence channels.

He was just curious about what Shen Guizang wanted to say to him.
In broad daylight, on the streets of Shendu, he was not worried that this man would harm him, not to mention that everyone in the world knew that Shen Guizang had no cultivation. So he boarded Shen Guizang's carriage, the curtain fell, and slowly drove towards the city gate.

"I heard that Liang Xianguan's life span is shortened and he doesn't have much time left. Why are you still investigating Guo Fuming's case?" Shen Guizang asked the first question.

"I owe Lord Zuo Xiang a favor. I promised to help him before. Even if I don't have much time left, I will do my best." Liang Yue replied.

"Liang Xianguan possesses all the qualities of loyalty, righteousness, benevolence and filial piety. He is truly a genius of his generation, but it's a pity that he is envied by heaven." Shen Guizang said with a hint of regret.

Although Liang Yue believed that he was indeed very filial, that was towards his mother. It always felt a bit weird for him to talk about it here.

But Shen Guizang immediately said, "As for Guo Fuming's death, I actually know a little bit about the inside story."

Liang Yue didn't bother to worry about filial piety. He immediately looked up at the other person and listened attentively.

Shen Guizang, whom I have never met before, came to see me specially. What is his purpose? It should be hidden in his words.

"I believe that Liang Xianguan has already known about the Xishan Society and knows that this case is related to the Xishan Society, so I will not cover it up." Shen Guizang got straight to the point and said directly: "In fact, in the past, the Xishan Society has never been a taboo in the court. This organization originated from the Sword Academy, but it is not limited to officials from the academy. Many court officials have had more or less contact with it."

"It's just relatively loose, and there are no specific actions. There is only a general concept. That is, the emperor and his ministers rule the world together, and Yin State cannot be a country ruled by one person."

Liang Yue had heard Liang Fuguo talk about the origins of the Xishan Society, but he didn't understand it very well. And since it wasn't recorded in books and historical documents, he had no way to ask about it privately.

Shen Guizang simply said a few words, which allowed Liang Yue to know a little more.

In this world of practitioners, the power of an individual can reach the heavens and the earth, and it is difficult for the imperial power to form absolute authority. Students from the Kendo Academy are also Qigong practitioners, so their respect for the king is not that strong.

The idea of ​​a group of officials ruling the country emerged very early on, and gradually an organization like the Xishan Society was formed while they were fishing and chatting.

They would tacitly oppose the king's unjust orders, slowly seize power in the court, and gradually weaken the imperial power.

If there were no ministers to obey the orders, the emperor's decree would not even leave the imperial city. Moreover, those who entered the court from the Kendo Academy were all top-notch talents, and they often won the battles both overtly and covertly.

If nothing unexpected happens, with the joint efforts of several generations of academy students, perhaps the court system of Yin State will really change. Unfortunately, before enough time has passed, the Northwest War occurred.

Once there is a large-scale war, the dynasty must have absolute authority.

The newly appointed Emperor Mu Bei took up this heavy responsibility.

After the war, the power structure in the court was different again. The power that had been slowly won over by the ministers had returned to the emperor. The Khe San Society should be trying to slowly seize power again, a process they were already familiar with.

But Emperor Mu Bei did not give them this opportunity.

First, although the Northwest War was over, Yin State was still at war, and there was no peaceful environment. The court officials who came from the academy would not do anything to destroy the country to seize power, and during this period they fully supported Emperor Mubei.

The war in Jiuzhou had just ended when the great reckoning came. The imperial power and the Xishan Society, which had been fighting secretly for hundreds of years, finally ushered in the first bloody battle. Mu Beidi, who controlled all military power, naturally won a great victory. Moreover, in the name of the eldest prince's case, there was no moral pressure at all.

To this day, when the court mentions that case, they still feel that the wrath of the emperor was caused by the disappearance of the eldest prince.

"My father was the right prime minister in the court, and he was also the leader of the Xishan Society at that time." Shen Guizang continued, "So I am quite familiar with the situation, but because of this, I know that there will be a war between Your Majesty and Xishan Society sooner or later. And Your Majesty and I have known each other since we were young, and we have become close friends..."

At this point, his tone paused, with a hint of melancholy.

Liang Yue suddenly understood. No wonder Shen Guizang, who had the talent to save the world, was always unwilling to enter the court.

It turns out that the deepest reason is that he had seen the situation in Yin Kingdom long ago and knew that there would be disputes between Mu Beidi and Xishan Society. On one side are his father and a group of teachers and fellow disciples, and on the other side is the emperor who grew up together and fought side by side.

It is no wonder that while Emperor Mu Beidi carried out a massive purge of the core members of Xishan Society, he spared the then leader Shen Xiang. Perhaps he also took into consideration the friendship with Shen Guizang.

"The general trend of the world is like the flow of rivers and seas. It is the result of the will of millions of people. Even the greatest heroes are just rocks in the water and cannot change the flow." Shen Guizang sighed, "I know this situation, but I can't stop it."

Turning his head, he continued, "Guo Fuming was also a grain of sand among them. He...was willing to die back then."

"Hmm?" This answer really surprised Liang Yue.

"Your Majesty's dispute with the Khe San Society began with the disappearance of the eldest prince. In the following years, the court was in turmoil, and the bloodiness was no less than the previous wars. The people in the court were in panic, and the country was in turmoil. The perpetrator of the eldest prince's murder has not been found, and the Ministry of Revenue has not found any results. If the two sides continue like this, I am afraid that there will never be peace, and the relationship between the Sword Academy and the court will also be broken."

Shen Guizang said in a deep voice, "At that time, all the remaining members of Xishan Society in the court had already hidden themselves, and he was the only one standing in the open. As long as he died and no other cases were brought up, this matter would end. So I found Guo Fuming, asked him to die, and promised to give him a decent death. If you must find a murderer, it would probably be me."

So that’s it?
Liang Yue never expected that Shen Guizang would take the initiative to find him and say such words that sounded like he was surrendering himself.

Although he said this, Liang Yue could also imagine that even if Guo Fuming did not voluntarily die, as the highest-ranking member of the Xishan Society, he would definitely not have a good end.

Dying while helping with disaster relief is at least a decent way to die.

If you are not decent, there are people who will help you to be decent.

"After he died, I went to the palace to see His Majesty and persuaded him to stop. This old matter has come to an end, but..." Shen Guizang looked at Liang Yue, "I also know that there is no conclusion after all. This day will come sooner or later."

"Sir, are you telling me all this, but do you want me to do something?" Liang Yue had some vague guesses.

Shen Guizang had been away from the court before because he couldn't make a choice between Emperor Mubei and Xishan Society. This top smart man in the world also attaches great importance to feelings.

But judging from his current attitude, it seems that he has already made his choice.

"There is something." Shen Guizang changed the subject, "The dragon-inducing incense in the West Market has been in short supply recently. I have sent people to buy it many times, but I have not been able to buy it. If possible, Liang Xianguan, please go and buy a bundle for me."

(End of this chapter)