Chapter 1803: Clashing Memorials! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
There was at least one thing that Zhang Que was right about. The Confucian Sect clearly had ulterior motives in announcing their latest progress in advancing the cause of the Harmonious World at a time like this. There was no doubt that Wang Chong's pacification of the Rebellion of the Three Princes had placed a great pressure on their shoulders.
The Confucian Sect was clearly trying to use this chance to solidify their influence with the people. But…
This matter truly must be taken care of!
With one last tap of his finger, Wang Chong slowly opened his eyes.
The Confucian Sect had its roots in the Spring and Autumn Period, a history of more than one thousand years. They had been constantly waiting, hoping to realize their dream of the Harmonious World. Now, they finally had their chance, so it was simply impossible to make them willingly retreat. Through his actions, Li Junxian was clearly showing that he planned to struggle to the end.
But no one understood more than Wang Chong that the Great Tang was about to face crisis after crisis. Only sufficient strength would allow the Great Tang to protect itself in the apocalyptic era.
This conflict with the Confucian Sect needed to be brought to an end, and now was the best time.
”Zhang Que, prepare some ink for me,” Wang Chong said.
”Yes!”
Zhang Que was delighted to hear this. He walked over to Wang Chong's desk, took the ink stick, and began to grind out ink for Wang Chong.
Wang Chong sat pensively behind the desk. After a few moments, he took up his brush, and once Zhang Que was done grinding, he unrolled a sheet of paper, dabbed his brush in ink, and began to write.
'Your Majesty, the subject Wang Chong has a memorial!
'In this current era, the various foreign countries stand in great numbers, all of them vying for supremacy and hungrily eying the Great Tang. The Great Tang was a country established through martial might, and only strength can subjugate and cow these countries so that the Great Tang can become the strongest empire of the eastern world!
'However, the Great Tang has disbanded its prefectural armies and greatly reduced the armies of the border protectorates, in addition establishing Confucian Sect supervisors to control the border armies. This is tantamount to destroying one's own walls and crippling one's own limbs.
'The ancients said that the non-Han are completely different from the denizens of the Central Plains, fearing strength and spurning kindness. Now that the Great Tang has crippled itself, the surrounding countries are certain to harbor ill intentions, and the Great Tang might soon be facing challenges on the border.
'For the sake of the people of the realm, this subject earnestly pleads for the prefectural armies to be restored and for the army overall to be greatly expanded!'
Words flowed out from his brush onto the paper like a stream of water.
One's environment would have an effect on one's temperament, and after all the trials and experiences he had been through, Wang Chong's chicken scratch had transformed. Although his writing still could not compare to the great masters of calligraphy, it had begun to possess its own style and strength.
”Zhang Que, ready my carriage. I'm going to the palace!”
With a wave of his sleeve, Wang Chong sent out a stream of Stellar Energy to dry the ink and then quickly stood up.
Wang Chong's carriage was soon passing through the palace gates. But rather than heading for Taihe Palace, he headed for Taiji Palace.
”King of Foreign Lands, we meet again.”
Before Wang Chong could even get close, a dignified and deep voice drifted over from Taiji Palace. Wang Chong looked up and saw a stalwart figure standing upon the steps to Taiji Palace, watching him.
”Eunuch Gao!”
Wang Chong stopped several dozen steps away and deferentially bowed.
”Do you have a matter that you need to see His Majesty about?”
Eunuch Gao smiled. He had sensed Wang Chong's presence the moment he came through the palace gates and had personally come out to meet him. Gao Lishi greatly admired this youth. When the Eastern Palace ambushed and imprisoned him, it had been Wang Chong who had found him, and Wang Chong had also played a critical role in pacifying the coup against the Sage Emperor.
Wang Chong earnestly nodded. ”Yes! Wang Chong has a memorial to submit and wishes to see His Majesty. Could Sir Eunuch relay my message?”
”Heh, does it have to do with the Confucian Sect?”
To Wang Chong's surprise, Eunuch Gao did not seem intent on moving from the steps.
Wang Chong's heart thumped as he blurted out, ”His Majesty already knows?”
”Heh, what is there in this realm that His Majesty does not know? Let alone something taking place within the capital!”
Eunuch Gao smiled as he confirmed Wang Chong's suspicions.
”His Majesty knew that you would come, so he long ago ordered me to wait here. If you have a memorial, this old slave can receive it and send it to His Majesty.”
Wang Chong's heart thumped again. He had been brimming with certainty upon entering the palace, but now, he was no longer sure about the Sage Emperor's intentions.
But he quickly calmed himself down.
Wang Chong stepped forward and offered the memorial to Eunuch Gao.
”King of Foreign Lands, thank you for your service. Know that His Majesty has carefully considered everything!” Eunuch Gao said as he took the memorial.