Chapter 210: The Supreme Crown Prince!
“By decree, from this day forth, the Great Evil Crown Prince, Lu Qingyang, shall be the Grand Marshal of the Dynasty!”
“Commanding the three armies, governing all troops!”
“Any who defy shall be executed!”
“Boom!”
Lu Tianzhu spoke with domineering authority, astonishing everyone with a single sentence.
“Your Majesty, absolutely not!”
“The Crown Prince has never participated in state affairs!”
“Indeed, Your Majesty, please reconsider!”
…
Within the great hall, the assembled ministers, who had been silent as cicadas in winter, instantly erupted into an uproar.
Clearly, no one favored this Crown Prince who had long dwelled in the deep palace and never involved himself in court affairs.
And among them, the most vehement opposition came from Lu Qingyang’s two clan-brothers.
“Imperial Father! Second Brother commands the Imperial Yulin Guard and has extremely rich experience leading troops.”
“Why not let Second Brother serve as Grand Marshal?”
Lu Qingyang’s third brother, Lu You, spoke up at once.
Hearing this, Lu Zuo, the Second Prince, put on a modest expression.
“Imperial Father, Third Brother oversees the Ministry of Revenue and is extremely familiar with grain transport, weapon manufacturing, and all such matters. Third Brother leading the troops is the optimal choice.”
“Your Majesty! This humble one and the others believe both the Second and Third Princes possess the capability to lead troops!”
“Indeed! Your Majesty!”
The ministers below discussed animatedly. Some supported Lu You, others supported Lu Zuo.
But absolutely no one mentioned Lu Qingyang.
Hearing this, Lu Qingyang felt nothing.
I wish for nothing more than to not go out.
If I go, I might stir up a whole mess of trouble.
What if this time I really end up not even achieving ascension?
However, there was one thing Lu Qingyang found puzzling.
Am I not the Purple Myrtle Emperor Star?
Why has it not activated? Shouldn’t everyone bow their heads in worship the moment they see me?
Lu Qingyang pondered inwardly.
But he could not figure it out clearly…
“Enough!”
Watching the crowd below clamoring, Lu Tianzhu’s expression turned cold.
Instantly, the great hall fell silent.
“My lords, Yang’er is my eldest son. By rights, he should hold this position.”
“Moreover, he is already a Dao Integration cultivator.”
“The Second and Third Princes are merely at Void Return. They are unfit for such a great responsibility.”
“For this campaign, it is sufficient for Yang’er to lead the army.”
“If any of you continue to make unreasonable trouble, do not blame me for being merciless!”
Lu Tianzhu’s voice carried immense authority, settling the matter with a single stroke.
Seeing this, the assembled ministers dared not object. They could only lower their eyes and retreat.
The Second and Third Princes also withdrew, their faces filled with unwillingness yet helplessness.
“Yang’er.”
Once the great hall returned to calm, Lu Tianzhu turned to look at Lu Qingyang.
His expression softened, and he spoke with a light smile.
“Do you have any difficulties?”
“If you have any concerns or requests, simply say them.”
Seeing Lu Tianzhu personally console him, the entire hall of civil and military officials turned to look at Lu Qingyang.
They wanted to see how Lu Qingyang would respond.
Hearing this, Lu Qingyang remained silent for a long time.
Only after a long while did he slowly speak. “Your son knows nothing of military affairs. I beg…”
“I beg Imperial Father to choose another capable minister.”
“Hisss~”
“Hisss~”
“…”
Hearing that Lu Qingyang had actually refused, the entire great hall fell silent for a moment.
What followed was the sound of sharply indrawn breath.
Everyone was shaken by Lu Qingyang’s answer.
This was a chance to command the three armies.
This was the symbol of the pinnacle of power in the Dynasty.
This was the most important step toward succeeding to the throne.
Lu Qingyang had actually pushed it away outright.
He was simply asking for trouble!
Hearing Lu Qingyang’s words, Lu Tianzhu also remained silent for a long time.
It seemed he was somewhat stunned, perhaps even shocked.
As for the Second and Third Princes nearby, upon hearing this, they could not help but reveal sinister smiles.
They could hardly conceal the excitement in their hearts.
Even their bodies trembled slightly.
“Are you… certain?”
Finally, Lu Tianzhu spoke again.
“Your son is certain.”
Lu Qingyang raised his head, his gaze incomparably resolute.
And utterly calm.
His goal was clear: ascension.
This place was merely a springboard for him.
Now he was already at Dao Integration.
Only two realms away from Great Vehicle completion.
Moreover, in the Simulation, the war between the two great dynasties had lasted a full four hundred years.
With four hundred years, he would have long since reached Great Vehicle.
Once he reached Great Vehicle… heh heh. Apart from him, who else deserved to sit on the throne?
“Very well!”
“Since you are unwilling to take it up, then let it be.”
After hearing Lu Qingyang’s answer, Lu Tianzhu nodded and said no more.
He then appointed Lu Zong, the Second Prince, as Grand Marshal of the troops.
And Lu You, the Third Prince, as Army Supervisor.
“Court dismissed.”
Having made the announcements, Lu Tianzhu swept his sleeves and strode out of the great hall.
From beginning to end, he showed not the slightest trace of anger.
Hearing this, Lu Qingyang bowed, cupping his fists.
Without looking at anyone’s expression, he walked straight out of the great hall.
In the crowd, a scholar watched Lu Qingyang’s calm and indifferent demeanor, narrowing his eyes slightly.
For some reason, he always felt that this Crown Prince, who was obsessed with cultivation, was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.
On the other side, the Third Prince, Lu Zong, and Lu You exchanged a glance, a gleam of joy flashing in their eyes.
And soon, as the great army marched out, the Great Evil Dynasty was thrown into turmoil.
Everyone was busy with the war against the Great Rectitude Dynasty.
Only Lu Qingyang dwelled long in the deep palace, paying no heed to worldly affairs.
As the war began, even fewer people remembered this Crown Prince of the Dynasty…
The war with the Great Rectitude Dynasty was not easy.
In the first hundred years, the Great Evil Dynasty busied itself with mobilizing troops and generals, and half of the boundary world was already occupied.
In the second hundred years, the Great Evil Dynasty launched a full-scale campaign and finally managed to hold the Great Rectitude Dynasty outside the boundary world.
And it was in this year that Lu Qingyang successfully crossed his tribulation.
In the third hundred years, the Great Evil Dynasty began its counterattack, and countless great cultivators and fierce generals killed their way into the territories of the Great Rectitude Dynasty.
This year, Lu Qingyang cultivated to Tribulation Crossing completion.
In the fourth hundred years, the Great Evil Dynasty encountered an ambush within the Great Rectitude Dynasty and suffered a crushing defeat.
In the fifth hundred years, the Great Rectitude Dynasty pressed its advantage, sweeping all before it and annihilating the Great Evil Dynasty’s effective forces.
Even the Third Prince, serving as Army Supervisor, was killed in a surprise attack.
In that same year, Lu Qingyang… reached Great Vehicle!
The Great Evil Imperial Palace.
Within the hall where Lu Qingyang cultivated.
Listening to the servants and eunuchs at the corner of the hall discussing the border war.
Lu Qingyang’s gaze flickered.
In the Simulation, this war was over in four hundred years. But now it’s five hundred years and there’s still no sign of victory.
Could it be because I didn’t go? So the Simulation’s course changed?
Lu Qingyang’s thoughts drifted, and he pondered for a moment.
Forget it. At most a hundred years and I’ll ascend anyway.
These matters are no longer my concern. Now that I’m at Great Vehicle, and moreover have no military experience, I’ve still achieved an invincible foundation.
This world should hold no great danger for me. I can simply cultivate in peace.
Having thought it through, Lu Qingyang could not be bothered to care.
But who could have known that fifty years later, just as Lu Qingyang advanced to mid-stage Great Vehicle.
The lord of the Great Evil Dynasty, Lu Tianzhu, suddenly descended upon the Great Rectitude border.
Relying on his own strength, he forcibly carved his way into the Great Rectitude Dynasty.
And turned defeat into victory by sheer force.
Carving out a fearsome reputation.
In that same year, the royal army returned in triumph.
Suddenly, rumors began to circulate at court: the Second Prince, who had won a great victory, would be established as Crown Prince.
As for Lu Qingyang, upon hearing this rumor, he could not help but laugh aloud.
Heh heh… You want to depose a Supreme Crown Prince?