Chapter 1525 - 3-in-1)_3

"There is no bad Emperor."

"Oh?"

"If he does good deeds, all his actions are Heaven's Will, the will of Heaven itself, then he is the Emperor. If he commits evil deeds, all his actions are tyrannical against Heaven and brutal to the people, then he is not the Emperor. In other words, a bad Emperor is not an Emperor but a lowly weed. This is the notion of the Emperor: ruling the people is the law, his virtue reflects the heavens and earth."

"I see." Yu Wen Yuan felt a sense of clarity after hearing this, realizing that the Han people's concepts are not as incomprehensible as he thought.

"Incorrect, incorrect,"

Wu Baha'er had already changed countenance several times while listening and now, after hearing this flawed argument, he could no longer hold back and spoke. He had thought out his response, addressing Yu Wen Yuan:

"Regardless of good or bad, the Emperor is still the Son of Heaven. Just as there can be disasters on the grassland, it is Heaven's punishment to the people. Even a bad Emperor is Heaven's punishment for the disrespectful and unworthy Han."

Yu Wen Yuan, hearing this, was not entirely convinced, so he asked:

"If that's the case, then why did Han Gaozu overthrow Emperor Qin Shi Huang? Wasn't Emperor Qin Shi Huang sent by Heaven to punish the disrespectful and unworthy Han?"

"This… The First Emperor, of course, was not a true Emperor, but falsely assumed the title. Only Han Gaozu was the true Emperor destined by Heaven's mandate."

"I don't understand, Wu Baha'er, your explanation is not as convincing as his." Yu Wen Yuan looked again at the books on the desk, his eyes lit up, saying, "When I become Emperor, if I am a bad Emperor, the heroes of the world will see me as insignificant, allowing the kings to choose a true Emperor… Would Father Khan be satisfied with these words?"

The time of being sentenced to death is near…

Chen Yi then said, "Your Highness truly speaks like the words of Yao and Shun."

Chen Yi, who considered the Han King merely as a stepping stone, didn't care about Yu Wen Yuan's well-being. The old scholar meanwhile looked as if he had eaten coptis chinensis, his face was grim, his neck flushed red, wishing he could smack Yu Wen Yuan on the spot to wake him up. But Yu Wen Yuan's nature was unpredictable and autocratic, so the old scholar known as Wu Baha'er held back for a long time before looking at Chen Yi with a significant glance, saying:

"Eating meat but not horse liver does not mean lacking in taste."

Chen Yi nodded, pretending he understood.

Given his talent comparable to Bo Ya and Ziqi, he had been ridiculed enough by the Twin Yin Lords. In truth, when compared to the families that have passed down ancient texts, it was inviting humiliation. As for scholarship, he thought it better to contend with Min Ning in the future.

"Your Highness need not dwell on this matter now; more important affairs are at hand."

With Wu Baha'er's words, Yu Wen Yuan's thoughts returned to the right track, and he glanced at Chen Yi, saying:

"You were missing for a day, fortunately, not much. Yesterday, we received intelligence: Father Khan is already very close, he'll reach Qishan tomorrow, and in three or four days, he'll be in Chang'an.

We already have evidence that Gudu is breeding demons. To prevent my cunning brother from escaping, I must ambush and kill him on the way back to his residence."

"I knew early on Your Highness wished to emulate the story of Xuanwu Gate."

"What is Xuanwu Gate?"

"It's when Tang Taizong killed his brother to seize the Crown Prince position, and then Tang Gaozu, moved by his unparalleled loyalty and filial piety, which mirrored the virtue of heaven and earth, abdicated to Tang Taizong."

"Good, I want to be Tang Taizong."

"Your Highness has great ambition."

Although Chen Yi's tone was calm, there was a sense of immortal approval, which Yu Wen Yuan enjoyed, as he looked more and more spirited, he stood up and said:

"In our grassland, the father's hearth is guarded by the son who leaves home last; the Father Khan's palace tent is inherited by the youngest son. My Father Khan had six Princes, only Gudu and I have grown up, once Gudu dies, there will be no obstacles. With recommendations from the wise kings, I will be the new Taiji.

Wu Baha'er tells me you Han have someone named Emperor Wu of Han, who expanded territories, repelled invaders, most importantly, killed Taiji, truly the number one Emperor in the world. I see my Father Khan like Emperor Wu of Han."

Wu Baha'er's gray beard and pale face twitched slightly, and Chen Yi could see that the old scholar shared a deep affinity with Master Puti who taught Sun Wukong.

Yu Wen Yuan was full of vigor, and Qiao Tumen and Wu Baha'er dared not interrupt him. He paced a few steps then came across to Chen Yi, saying:

"After the matter is done, I will certainly fulfill my promise to you, I'll reward you with a golden palace tent and have Father Khan meet you."

"But it must be done." Chen Yi said calmly.

The surging emotions were suddenly interrupted, Yu Wen Yuan's face showed displeasure, saying: "I have been planning to kill Gudu for a long time. Not only have I been planning, but also the wise kings, Father Khan has always had an affinity for Han people, this Gudu even wears Han skin, the wise kings are afraid another Kublai will ascend, so they help me. Before you arrived, we were prepared, only missing a justified reason."

He deliberately emphasized the four words "justified reason" at the end, it seemed his companions often emphasized this.

"As for how the plan will proceed, I will personally tell you then, you need not worry too much, nor do you need to take action yourself, under my command there are skilled people, and there are also skilled helpers among the wise kings. Gudu is sure to die."

Chen Yi glanced at Yu Wen Yuan, neither denying nor affirming, he had a vague suspicion, but there was no need to voice it, he was not particularly interested in the Western Jin succession struggle.

He didn't even need Yu Wen Yuan to say, he had guessed most of it - nothing more than planning against the unsuspecting, ambush the Crown Prince, perhaps Yu Wen Yuan truly can succeed, or perhaps not, regardless, Chen Yi had already thought of countermeasures.

Considering his cunning comparable to that of the new Three strategies, the chances of success seemed extremely slim.

"Willing to kill the Crown Prince for Your Highness."