Chapter 1524 - 819: Why Are You Here? (Triple Update 3-in-1)_2

Han Gaozu, surnamed Liu, named Bang. Han Gaozu and other lords only rose up to save the common people and annihilate the Qin Family. Han Gaozu's heart was only for saving the common people, not for greed of wealth and honor. When Han Gaozu first arrived in Central Pass, he gathered the elders and the youth from various groups and said: 'You have endured the cruel oppression of the Qin Family for a long time. I previously spoke with other lords, saying whoever reaches Central Pass first shall be the king. As I have arrived first, I have made an agreement with the elders on Three Chapters, kill persons shall die, injure and steal persons, according to severity of crime. All other laws of the Qin Family shall be abolished.'

At that time, both officials and common folk were very happy in their hearts. All said, 'Han Gaozu is a good Emperor, indeed!'

Once inside the Han Prince Mansion, outside the study room, he heard grammar peculiar yet plain, likely due to the differences in Northern Hu language syntax. For one well-read in Han texts, hearing these would wish to deafen one's ears.

It is evident this Han King does not know Han language, temporarily cramming for Buddha's feet, merely to cater to the soon returning Emperor Jianji.

Qiao Tumen's steps halted, indicating to wait here, his gaze on Chen Yi filled continuously with doubt and apprehension.

Anyone would feel the same; who would have thought this man suddenly vanishes only to reappear the next day at the same spot. His disappearance was bizarre, and his reappearance even stranger, touching upon areas beyond Qiao Tumen's comprehension, hence inevitable fear.

That person turned his head and glanced at him, merely smiling and saying, "Do you know the tale of the axe handle worn out?"

Qiao Tumen pondered upon hearing this, vaguely recalling it was a story of a woodsman watching an immortal play chess, instantly stunned, wanting to inquire further, but seeing Chen Yi merely nod and smile silently.

All is expressed without words.

As Qiao Tumen felt emotional, Chen Yi himself did not fully grasp the situation.

The only thought was the story of the axe handle worn out. Except in the story, it was the woodsman who met the immortal. Could it be in Dragon King Temple that he observed the immortal?

Yet… when did Lu Ying become an immortal, and the immortals he had seen before were unlike Lu Ying at that moment… Chen Yi shook his head mentally; whether that was Lu Ying still remains uncertain.

In the study, the storytelling briefly paused, then a voice invited, "Come in."

Qiao Tumen thus led Chen Yi forward.

Chen Yi stepped into the study; Yu Wen Yuan did not rise to welcome, rather his gaze swept over Chen Yi sternly.

"Qiao Tumen said you vanished yesterday. How did you reappear?"

"I did not vanish. Does Han King know about the axe handle worn out?"

"I don't know."

Yu Wen Yuan's expression grew more skeptical upon shaking his head.

Nearby, Wu Baha'er leaned in, whispering a few words in his ear, only then did Yu Wen Yuan slowly reveal comprehension, in shock, "Gudu's witchcraft is truly vicious?"

Chen Yi nodded slightly without further explanation.

Yu Wen Yuan motioned for chairs to be brought for discussion, soon they sat before him. Chen Yi glanced at the case, it had been replaced with another book, seemingly due to his closeness to the throne, the cricket jar was absent, Yu Wen Yuan was more focused than usual.

Noticing his gaze, Yu Wen Yuan said, "Father Khan once stroked my head in childhood, asking if I knew the origin of my title. I said my title is Han, destined to be the King of these Han, to shepherd the Han on earth like cattle."

"His Highness knows from childhood to serve Heaven and shepherd the people," Wu Baha'er flattered, fearing Yu Wen Yuan might not understand, adding, "Emperor, indeed replaces Heaven, to shepherd the Han on earth like cattle."

"Half of what Wu Baha'er says, I understand half, since Emperor is supposed to shepherd the Han like cattle, why not call it Khan?"

"This…" Wu Baha'er, too, momentarily clueless, Chen Yi saw it was due to Yu Wen Yuan's limited knowledge, when one side is too learned, they can't explain the obvious. He knew well… seen often when interacting with Yin Weiyin.

After a while, the old scholar said, "Emperor is distinct from Khan, Emperor is supreme above Khan."

"Since he is supreme, how can there be a bad Emperor?"

"This… Royal is grand, when governing people, it is called Royal. Emperor, the Lord, morality represents Heaven and earth, named Emperor. Why Emperor is Emperor because…"

Before finishing, due to excessive idioms, Yu Wen Yuan impatiently interrupted, "Wu Baha'er, you also speak words I don't understand."

After speaking, the still confused Yu Wen Yuan glanced at Chen Yi, saying, "You know spells, explain what an Emperor is."

Conversation between those knowledgeable and those ignorant is like playing music to cows. Even the learned scholar struggles to explain obvious concepts, but not for Chen Yi, who thought it through, tested Yu Wen Yuan's knowledge, "Does His Highness wish to be Emperor?"

"Yes, a man should be Emperor, Wu Baha'er says Emperor is the Great Khan of the world."

"Indeed," Chen Yi nodded, saying, "Emperor, is the symbol of the ruler."

Yu Wen Yuan's expression turned to one of partial understanding.

"In other words, whoever becomes Emperor is the true ruler, the Khan of the entire world, the land of the world is his pasture, distributing it as he wishes, the people of the world are like his cattle, sent for raising, slaughter whoever he wishes. What an Emperor does is Heaven's Will, namely Heaven's decree."

Yu Wen Yuan suddenly understood, slapped the bookcase, saying, "Well said, I want to be Emperor." Yet after a while, he puzzledly asked, "Since Emperor's actions are Heaven's Will, why… is there a bad Emperor?"