bookcurios Chapter 329 Banquet Invitation
Chapter 329 Banquet Invitation
The city of Chaoge is still prosperous.
Since Luo Shu wrote the law of official administration reform, it was successfully implemented with the support of Emperor Xin.
Although the process was quite bumpy, the ending was good.
After several rounds of rectification, the atmosphere in the court has also taken on a new look.
Emperor Xin was delighted with this and held a banquet in the palace, inviting Luo Shu, Bigan, Shang Rong and other meritorious people.
At the banquet, the table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, and there were also all kinds of fine wines.
The guests were sitting or standing, chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was peaceful.
At this time, Emperor Xin looked at Luo Shu, a smile appeared on his lips, and he said slowly:
"Master, you, my uncle, and the Prime Minister have worked hard on this reform of the civil service system. I would like to offer you a toast to show my respect and gratitude."
As he spoke, Emperor Xin stood up, picked up the wine glass, and gestured to Luo Shu, Bigan, and Shang Rong.
Upon seeing this, the king's uncle Bigan and Shang Rong hurriedly picked up the wine glasses on the table, stood up, and responded to Emperor Xin from a distance.
Bigan raised his glass and said in a loud voice:
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. Serving the country and the people is our duty. Although this reform has been difficult, we are honored to have your trust and support."
Shang Rong also said slowly:
"Your Majesty, we are willing to swear allegiance to you until death, and devote ourselves to the prosperity of Dashang until our death."
"This reform is just the beginning. There will be more challenges for us to overcome in the future. I am willing to work with my colleagues to continue to serve the country."
Luo Shu sat at the table, raised his glass, and said slowly:
"Your Majesty, you are too polite. Since I am the Imperial Master of the Shang Dynasty, I will naturally seek benefits for the country and the people."
"Although this civil service reform has gone through many twists and turns, it was finally carried out with the trust and support of the king, as well as the great help of the king's uncle, the prime minister and others, and achieved good results."
"This is a blessing for Da Shang and for all people in the world."
As Emperor Xin listened to their words, an indescribable sense of pride surged in his heart.
He took a deep look at everyone present, then raised his glass high, and his voice resounded throughout the hall:
"Great! With loyal ministers and generals like you, why should I worry about the prosperity of the Shang Dynasty?"
"Come, let us drink this cup together, for the future of the Shang Dynasty, for the people of the world, cheers!"
As he said this, Emperor Xin drank it all in one gulp. The fine wine in the cup seemed to turn into a warm current, warming his heart.
The officials present also raised their glasses and drank them all, and the whole hall was suddenly filled with praises.
When Luo Shu placed it on the wine glass, he looked up at Emperor Xin on the platform and said again:
"Your Majesty, I will be leaving Chaoge soon. Therefore, I will make it clear to Your Majesty first."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin frowned slightly, as if surprised by Luo Shu's decision.
He put down the wine glass in his hand, looked at Luo Shu deeply, and his voice revealed some reluctance:
"Master, why are you leaving? Could it be that I have done something wrong that made you want to leave?"
Luo Shu shook his head and smiled slightly. That smile contained endless wisdom and indifference:
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am leaving not because Your Majesty has done anything wrong, but because my path of cultivation requires me to travel around the world in order to achieve a higher realm."
"Although this administrative reform has achieved initial results, there is still a long way to go. I believe that under the leadership of the king and with the help of the uncle and the prime minister, we will definitely be able to make further progress."
As for why Luoshu wanted to leave Chaoge?
That was because the Conferred God Tribulation was still going on, and the Western Church had not yet participated in it. How could he let the Western Church remain unscathed?
Naturally, they had to be lured into the game so that disciples from the Western religion could be included in the list.
You know, after the calamity of Conferred Gods in the previous life, Jie Yin and Zhunti took advantage of a big opportunity and took away three thousand disciples of Jiejiao.
Therefore, Luo Shu thought, if he didn't send the Western Sect disciples to the list, how could he calm down the injustice in his heart?
Emperor Xin was filled with mixed emotions as he listened to Luo Shu's words. He knew very well that Luo Shu's contribution to the Shang Dynasty as a state teacher was immeasurable.
But Emperor Xin also understood that the Imperial Master Luo Shu was not an ordinary cultivator. He did not care about fame or wealth, but only wanted to have a clear conscience.
Then, Emperor Xin raised his wine cup and toasted to Luo Shu:
"Master, since you have made up your mind, I will not force you to stay. I hope you can gain something from your travels."
"Also, if the Imperial Master misses me, please come to Chaoge to see me. For the Great Shang Dynasty and for me, the Imperial Master is like a pillar and is indispensable."
"Come, I'll toast you a glass and wish you a safe journey, Imperial Master!"
Luo Shu smiled slightly. He felt the sincerity and expectation of Emperor Xin. He raised his wine glass, looked at Emperor Xin from a distance, and said loudly:
"Your Majesty, although I have left Chaoge, I will always miss you. If I have time, I will return to Chaoge and have a chat with you by candlelight and drink wine."
He paused and continued:
"Secondly, no matter where I go, I will always pay attention to the affairs of Da Shang and help the king solve his problems."
When Emperor Xin heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart. He raised his wine glass and toasted Luo Shu again:
"Come, Imperial Master, I will toast you again. I wish you success in everything and progress in your cultivation."
Luo Shu picked up the wine glass and drank it all with Emperor Xin.
The banquet continued in a joyful atmosphere. Officials toasted Luo Shu one after another to express their respect and gratitude to him.
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The noise of the banquet gradually faded away, the night was as dark as ink, and Luo Shu returned to the Imperial Master's Mansion.
As soon as he stepped over the threshold, the familiar yet slightly mysterious system prompt sound began to spread gently in his vast sea of consciousness like ripples.
[Ding! The system triggers a task, triggering three selection tasks. The host can choose one of them to complete the task! ]
Hearing the system prompt, Luo Shu was not in a hurry to check the system panel. He came to the couch and raised his sleeves lightly, his movements elegant and calm.
There was a flash of light, and an exquisite futon appeared out of thin air in front of the couch.
Luo Shu jumped up with a light figure and sat steadily on the cushion.
His eyes slowly closed, as if the entire space had stopped at this moment.
Luo Shu began to adjust his breathing, allowing his mind to resonate with the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, and gradually entered an indescribable state of meditation.
Seeing that Luo Shu did not respond to it, the system could no longer control its temper and reminded him again, trying to draw Luo Shu's attention back to the task at hand.
[Ding! The system triggers a task, triggering three selection tasks. The host can choose one of them to complete the task! ]
This time, Luo Shu finally responded. He did not open his eyes, but the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"I heard you. No need to remind me again."
After that, Luo Shu's frown relaxed and he slowly said, "What are the tasks this time?"
When the system saw Luo Shu responding to it, it quickly called out the system's task panel.
With a "ding" sound, the system panel displayed the contents of the three tasks.
[{Choice 1}: Find ways to prevent the plague from spreading and causing unnecessary casualties after Lü Yue sets up the plague array! {Reward}: Top-grade innate spiritual treasure - Sun and Moon Pearl! ]
[{Choice 2}: Continue to stay in Chaoge and help Emperor Xin to rectify the officialdom! {Reward}: Intermediate-grade innate spiritual treasure - Silent Sword! ]
[{Choice 3}: Go to Yufu Mountain to retreat until you break through the realm of Daluo Jinxian perfection and reach the realm of Hunyuan Jinxian! {Reward}: Lower-grade innate spiritual treasure - Demon-breaking Sword! ]