Chapter 178 If Yan Song can go, I can go too! "I know that among you all, there are the strict party and the clean party," Li Chengwu did not immediately answer the words of the Hanlin scholar Yang Shoucheng, but said to himself: "In fact, what I want to tell you is that it is not difficult to obtain the immortal fate!" It's not difficult to get the chance to become an immortal? Everyone was stunned when they heard him say that, and they were not able to react for a while. The imperial court's access to the immortal fate must be top secret among the top secrets. The elders in the cabinet can obtain the immortal fate. It is natural for them to be in the core circle of the Ming Dynasty and belong to a community of interests. You, Li Chengwu, are just a "new recruit" to the cabinet elders who dominate the core high-level circles of the Ming Dynasty. How dare you say here that it is not difficult to obtain the immortal fate? We have read a lot of books, don't try to bluff us. Sensing the distrust and disdain in everyone's eyes, Li Chengwu looked as if he didn't care at all. He knew that his foundation was weak, just like everyone else present. To the court, they were all newcomers. What he said was not credible at all, but he would not give up his plan just because of the look of contempt in others' eyes. A real man can bend and stretch, so why should he be afraid of others' cold eyes?
Thinking of this, Li Chengwu's face did not show any dejected look, but became more and more confident. He was confident that he could make these people submit to him today! As for the Yan Party and the Qingliu party present, it doesn’t matter anymore. What he wanted was that from now on, a Li party would appear in the high echelons of the imperial court! Yes, this is Li Chengwu’s ambition! He wants to establish his own faction! Before, he had no chance. As mortals, their power is limited. If he wanted to gain a foothold in the court, he could only choose one of the factions of Prince Yu or Prince Jing, and then rely on his faction in the military to gamble on his future! But now, the imperial court can cultivate immortality, why should he follow the rules? He is not clear about the current immortals, nor does he understand the fate of immortals, but he knows one thing, immortality represents longevity! Since you can live forever, that means endless time. The emperor will definitely not leave in the short term, so why should I choose between Prince Yu or Prince Jing? It’s still hard to say what the future holds! Why did the court suddenly promote new nobles? What I couldn't understand before now makes sense! Because it was the emperor who wanted to promote him, the Ming Dynasty went from being in dire straits at the beginning to being prosperous now, which shows that the emperor wanted to reorganize the government and build a better Ming Dynasty. Working under the emperor is always better than working under the princes, especially between these two princes, it is not certain who will be the crown prince. All the elders in the cabinet have a chance to be immortal, so how can the emperor not have one? He definitely has one! If the emperor's life span is extended, there will be many variables! Who knows, one day the emperor will take a concubine and give birth to a bunch of princes? At that time, it was not certain who would be the crown prince between Prince Yu and Prince Jing. Instead of rushing to take sides and place your bets, it is better to proceed steadily, leverage your own strengths, and find ways to manage your own base. Then use your own advantages to develop a brand new party! The reason why Yan Song became a powerful official with omnipotent power was because he was appreciated by the emperor. The reason why Qingliu can fight against him is very simple, because Qingliu are all capable ministers. The imperial court needs powerful officials like Yan Song to serve the emperor, and it also needs capable officials like Qingliu to truly govern the country. He didn't dare to think about replacing Yan Song! He also didn't think he could replace Yan Song and become the emperor's confidant! His goal was not to become like Yan Song. Everything came from the emperor. That day, the emperor took it back as he pleased, and there was no power to resist. His goal is to become a capable official like the Qingliu faction! Even if the emperor wants to make a move on such a capable minister, he has to consider the consequences.
Well, I have to say that Li Chengwu does have the qualifications to become a powerful official, but, unfortunately, he was born at the wrong time! His approach has already been applied to the current power game in the court. Compared to him, Yan Song had already begun to evolve towards the Xiuxian Dynasty and delve into the survival rules of the Xiuxian Dynasty. "I know that you all sneer at my ideas, or even disdain them, but don't be impatient, and listen to me carefully!" Li Chengwu raised his hands and pressed them down, signaling everyone to stay calm, and then said: "For example, the imperial court really got the chance to be immortal, the emperor really got in touch with the immortal, and obtained some immortal magic, elixir, etc. from the immortal." "But, as we have seen today, the elders in the cabinet have also obviously received the same blessing from the immortals. What does this mean?" As he spoke, Li Chengwu looked at everyone with a smile in his eyes. "Since the emperor has granted immortality to the cabinet, he may also grant it to us!" Li Chengwu still did not wait for everyone to speak, and said to himself: "Da Ming Immortal Palace!" Daming Immortal Palace? Hearing this, everyone was stunned again. "I'm sure everyone is very curious about this Daming Immortal Palace," Li Chengwu said, his eyes twinkling. "To put it bluntly, the job division of this Daming Immortal Palace is similar to that of a folk academy... What kind of academy is worthy of the emperor personally serving as the principal, and the cabinet elders and the people from the Imperial Household Department personally serving as professors?" "Combined with what we have seen and heard today, the answer is obvious, isn't it?" Li Chengwu looked at the ministers whose eyes gradually brightened up, and said in a rather bewitching tone, "This shows that the Daming Immortal Palace is related to those who have obtained immortal fate, and even specializes in training those who are granted immortal fate!" "Hiss!" Everyone couldn't help but take a breath when they heard this. After listening to Li Chengwu's analysis, they felt it made sense, but not entirely. "Li Minister," at this time, an official stood up, bowed respectfully to Li Chengwu, and then said: "I believe you have something else to say, why not speak frankly! Since we are able to come to your house now, it must be because we have your approval." "Please speak frankly!" Upon hearing this, the others nodded in agreement. Seeing everyone like this, a satisfied smile appeared in Li Chengwu's eyes. Because at this moment, the contempt and disdain in everyone's eyes when they looked at him were no longer there, which meant that what he had just said had touched their hearts. At this moment, they were only thinking about how to obtain the method of obtaining immortal fate from themselves. And that's what he wanted! However, his plan has just begun, and his ambition has just been revealed. He doesn't mind taking it slow. After years of fighting with the Jurchen tribes in Liaodong, he had already honed himself into a hunter who knew how to disguise himself! Rough and wild, that's his disguise. However, he shows his meticulous heart underneath his wild appearance to everyone. After all, as a leader, no one will be convinced if you don’t have convincing wisdom. What's more, the smartest people in the world are gathered here. How can you convince others if you don't have any knowledge? Thinking of this, Li Chengwu continued: "What I want to say is very simple, that is, since the Daming Immortal Palace exists, it is very likely that the court is trying to cultivate immortal fate winners." "Then it means that the immortal fate is not impossible to pass on!" "Now in the court, under the cabinet, there is a reshuffle of power... If what I predicted before is correct, then in order to develop their own factions, the elders of the cabinet or the two princes will definitely use the immortal fate to win you over!" "And this is what I said, immortal fate is not difficult to obtain!" After hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that according to this analysis, it was indeed the case. "However, obtaining a chance to become an immortal does not mean that you can sit back and relax..." Just when everyone was relaxed because of Li Chengwu's analysis, he suddenly spoke meaningfully again.
As expected, everyone turned their eyes towards him. "..." Everyone, I have something to do at home today, so I can only update one chapter. It’s really too late. I’ll make it up tomorrow… (End of this chapter)