Chapter 383 – Presumptuous Request! (1/2)

Chapter 383: Presumptuous request!

Military power is important or is imperial power more important, this was the topic of debate at tonight's Still water dew gathering.

Li Muyang had just arrived home, but Lu Qingming already knew of the debate topic. Even if they said that there was no member of the Lu family invited to the Still water dew gathering, Li Muyang still found it impossible to believe.

Of course, presumably Song Tao or the Second Prince Chu Jiang, who directly threw out this debate topic, did not plan to conceal it.

Moreover, Li Muyang felt that there must be a deep significance for Chu Jiang to publicly throw out such a controversial topic? Did he want to warn the opponent or to see how the wind blows?

It was also possible for it to be both.

Now Lu Qingming was not asleep in the middle of the night, but told a person to come over to invite him over to answer this question. What was the meaning of all this? Could his opinion and choice affect the political direction of the Kingdom?

Li Muyang walked over to Lu Qingming and bowed respectfully with hands held in front. “Military and imperial power, are both for the citizens. Soldiers are stationed in the frontier to defend the country and protect the citizens. The imperial power was situated in the center to enlighten all people, so that the people have food and clothing, happiness and good health. Without the military, there would be invasion of foreign races, we would lose our borders, and our territory slowly taken away. The people would be in misery. Without imperial power, there would be confused fighting between the warlords, bandits riot, and endless fights. The people would be in poverty.”

Li Muyang asked in reply: “Military and imperial power complement one another, they are one. What is more important? What is less important?”

Lu Qingming nodded thoughtfully, “Yes. Muyang is an understanding person.”

“Other people don't understand?”

“Others certainly understand.” Lu Qingming said with a smile, invited Li Muyang inside the pavilion, and presented him with a cup of wine. “Have a cup of wine to warm the body.”

“Thank you Uncle Lu.” Li Muyang received the cup and drank the wine in one gulp.

Lu Qingming refilled Li Muyang's cup, smiled and said, “those that can climb to that position, which one is not an extremely bright person? After years of being in the official circle, what would they not understand? They just don't want to understand. Whether it is military or imperial power, or any other power, the most important thing is to see who is wielding this power and in whose hands is the power in——In your hands, it is naturally not important. In the hands of those on your side, it is naturally important.”

Li Muyang knitted his brows. “Uncle Lu, what is the second Prince intention of throwing out such a question?”

“Firstly, to find out the how the wind blows. Still water dew is an a.s.sembly of the younger generation of the aristocratic family of Tiandu. To a certain extent, they can replace his clan. The Second Prince asked this question to see the way the wind is blowing, to see everyone's manner towards the West Wind Chu clan.”

“Secondly, to test the water. Still water dew is an informal gathering of n.o.bles, but the happenings of the gathering will soon be pa.s.sed out through the mouths of the youngsters. At this hour, presumably the families that have received the news are already beginning to discuss this matter.”

“Thirdly, a warning. The Second Prince Chu Jiang has spoken clearly. Is imperial power more important or is military more important? This was obviously an attack on the Lu family for holding tightly onto the military power and won't let go. It is like a huge sword raise high up and lunge down at the top of the Lu family's head. If the Lu family is smart enough, it is time to lay down the weapons and surrender, and hand over all the military power in hand.”

Lu Qingming gulped down the cup of wine in one before he continued in a heavy voice. “This afternoon the Emperor summoned the Office of Military and Political Affairs and a number of old ministers to Yangxin Palace Hall. It is said the old man of the Song family who rarely steps into the city also attended the meeting. All servants in the hall were asked to leave and only Senior Chamberlain Li Fu was allowed to stay—After the meeting Second Prince Chu Jiang rushed to the Still water dew gathering and threw out such that question.”

Li Muyang couldn't help but begin to worry about the Lu family. So many people wanted to get rid of the Lu family, including the Emperor of this huge Kingdom. Could the Lu family withstand such an onslaught?

“If the Lu family cannot withstand this, should I take my parents and sister to escape first——is this too ungrateful?”

Li Muyang never thought that he would be involved in this sort of political struggle, and even more did not think that this kind of matter would endanger the lives of his parents and families.

Li Muyang felt very distressed. He was just an ordinary Starry Sky student, why was his life so difficult?

“Uncle Lu, are they going to act soon?”

“Maybe.” Lu Qingming's expression was hesitant when he nodded.

“The Lu family——can withstand?” Li Muyang asked softly. “They have the rights, if they acted, would the Lu family be more pa.s.sive?”

“It is always a battle with no victory.” Lu Qingming did not try to conceal anything from Li Muyang, saying frankly. “It is just a case of losing more or less.”

“How much is a big loss?”

“All eliminated in one sweep, uprooted.”

“How much is a little loss?”

“All eliminated in one sweep, the torso severed.”

“There's no other way?” ”

“There is.” Lu Qingming said. “As they wish, hand back all military power, Father go to Yangxin palace hall to apologise, and the Lu family retreat back to the Wind city.”

Li Muyang knew that the Lu family started at the Wind city. After a generation of efforts, fighting on the battlefield, and blood-soaked struggles, they eventually grew to one of the most influential and most powerful family in the entire kingdom.

The Lu Clan's ancestral home was still in the Wind City, and the Tiandu's Lu family often send people back to visit. If the Lu Clan returned to the Wind city, thousands of years of efforts would come to nothing, and the sacrifice of countless ancestors would be meaningless.