C515 Jin Changsens Final Destiny (1/2)
Shang Tai and the other old officials of the Ryukyu had all given up hope. Originally, they thought that by relying on Shang Tai's perfect performance in being a relative of the citizens, they could win over the hearts of the people, and then after a long period of management, take back all the authority they had from the hands of the Prime Minister.
But today, Xiao Letian had only used two words to dispel the fantasies of Shang Tai and those old officials. You are a 'benevolent lord'! This is the hat I gave you, you have to wear it properly for your entire life.
Since this hat is your protective umbrella, you will be able to protect the throne for the rest of your life. However, this hat has also bound you, and you can be a good man. How to lead the Ryukyu Kingdom forward, please entrust me, the Ryukyu, to it.
Lin Yuanmiao, Cai Mao and the other old officials looked at Xiao Letian, then looked at their own age, and sighed in their hearts. They had no choice but to admit that the Ryukyu was no longer able to escape from their grasp.
After a few more years when these old people slowly die, Xiao Letian's nurture would gradually take over, and at that time, Shang Tai would truly become a Chinese Emperor.
Of course, Cai Mao also had another hope in his heart. Perhaps, the 'Monarch constitution' that Xiao Letian had always advocated was not something out of nowhere! Maybe Xiao Letian could really save the Ryukyu's country, since he was a strong warrior that could go to war with Europa, and the continent on the other side had even more abundant resources, so they shouldn't be interested in Ryukyu, right?
At this point, the Ryukyu could only use this method to comfort herself. The existence of the Ryukyu Kingdom was basically within Xiao Letian's thoughts.
Just as Xiao Letian was filling up the entire city to console the citizens, in the pitch black dungeon of Shouli City, a pale faced Jin Changsen was leaning on the railings as tears streamed down his face.
The one crying with him outside the railings was his grandson Jin Sanshun, the grandson had finally reunited in this dungeon.
”Grandson, grandpa has let you down, grandpa has caused you trouble …” ”However, you can rest assured. I left you with enough wealth to spend your entire life, so you can hide in …”
Fatty Jin cried as he shook his head, ”I don't want it, Grandfather, I just want you to live … Wuu, my grandson has done a great deed this time, I followed Xiang Ying and the others to break out of the encirclement and even got reinforcements. ”I am giving you credit in exchange for your life …”
Jin Changsen caressed his grandson's head through the railings. ”Silly child, you have rendered meritorious service, and even got into a good relationship with Dragon Lord's nephew, then don't waste it on me. I am already halfway into the grave, it doesn't matter if I die early or late …”
”Haha, Grandfather is gratified. You've done so much for me, perhaps the Prime Minister only killed me, and perhaps our family will be saved …” ”Remember, don't use your credit in exchange for my life. You have to protect our family!”
The little fatty heard the decisiveness in his grandfather's tone and he shook his head with all his might. ”I don't believe it, I don't believe the Prime Minister would be so heartless. You didn't intentionally surrender to the enemy, so your choice at that time was due to helplessness …”
”Don't be silly, the Prime Minister has already spared my life. Besides, in these few days, when I closed my eyes, countless ghosts were flying in front of me. I have made too many mistakes … It's good that he died, but it would also be a relief to die! ”
At this point, the grandfather-grandson pair hugged each other and cried out loud once again.
Ever since Xiang Ying and the others returned to the Shouli City, Jin Changsen knew that his grandfather had met with calamity. At that moment, he left the army and miserably walked into the dungeon, accompanying his grandfather for the past few days.
Although Jin Changsen was a swaying fool, he was still popular in the Shouli City and King Shang Tai would not stop them from meeting. Thus, for the past few days, Jin Sanshun stayed in the dungeon as he prepared food for his grandfather, poured the toilet bowl, changed his clean clothes and cleaned his body. It was as if he wanted to use up all of his filial piety in these few days.
Jin Changsen was already prepared to die, he was guilty of such a great sin that even he himself was unable to forgive himself. He was very clear that if he did not have his cooperation with Gong Cheng in this crafty scheme of his, it would not have been so easy to succeed. It could be said that among the civilians and soldiers that died after the negotiations, Jin Changsen would have to shoulder all of those wrongdoings, and even if he wanted to run away he would not be able to.
But Jin Sanshun still had hope in his heart, he did not listen to his grandfather's words, and on the same night he ran to the Prime Minister's Manor to kneel.
Xiao Letian's Prime Minister's Manor was located in the Japanese army camp in the past. After a few extensions, it had become a grand house that could overlook the entire domineering market area, including the Shouli City.
The guards at the door all recognized Jin Sanshun, but when they saw the little fatty kneeling at the door, they did not say a word. They already knew the ins and outs of the situation, so they quickly told them to Xiang Ying and Dragon Lord.
When Xiao Letian and the Dragon Lord heard the news, he was busy writing on the mountainous desk. After hearing Xiang Ying's words, Xiao Letian let out a long sigh and said, ”Go, inform Cai Mao and, and have them go to the dungeon to listen. There must be an explanation for this …”
In the dead of night, Xiao Letian walked into the Shouli City's dungeon under the protection of several layers of bodyguards. At this time, Jin Changsen already knew that his end was nigh, he straightened his clothes and kowtowed to Xiao Letian.
”This old official greets the prime minister. This old official is honored to have the prime minister personally escort me on this journey. There are some things that I am truly unhappy about. I hope that you can dispel my confusion …”