Under One Person: Starting from the Inheritance of Gods

Chapter 402 Civil and Military Achievements, Awaiting Change of Times [Begging for subscriptions, monthly tickets, and recommendation votes]

The shadow who had fled to Dongyi City never imagined that he would be unfairly blamed for something like this.

Subsequently, after extensive investigation, Lin Ruofu had no choice but to accept Chen Pingping's conclusion and identify the murderer of Lin Gong as the Grandmaster who had previously assassinated Fan Xian in Niulan Street.

The scene was incredibly dramatic.

However, in order to maximize the value of Lin Gong's death, just like in the original novel, Emperor Qing defined Lin Gong's death as being caused by Si Gu Jian.

The Northern Qi was identified as the mastermind, since it was certain that Northern Qi spies and Cheng Jushu were involved.

Chen Pingping, in accordance with Emperor Qing's wishes, replied, "I humbly request Your Majesty to issue an order to raise an army and choose a date to launch a campaign against Northern Qi!"

Emperor Qing had been waiting for this very sentence. Fan Xian had previously investigated and confiscated a considerable number of corrupt officials, and now the national treasury was full, making it the perfect time to be full of confidence.

However, the formalities still had to be put on. Emperor Qing symbolically asked the aggrieved party for his opinion, and Lin Ruofu realized at this moment that he had been tricked.

The so-called investigation into the real culprit is just a pretext; the real purpose is to establish a reason for attacking Qi.

The real culprit is, after all, a Grandmaster. Whether it's Si Gu Jian or that newly emerged, anonymous Grandmaster, could the Qing Kingdom really kill them just to avenge Lin Gong?
Emperor Qing now has the intention to expand his territory, so Lin Gong's death has the perfect excuse.

Faced with this grand situation, Lin Ruofu could only comply with Emperor Qing's wishes. And with a legitimate reason, Emperor Qing still insisted on making a show of it.

Only after Lin Ruofu knelt down and begged for revenge for his son did they reluctantly agree to go to war.

"Let's fight this battle!"

Everyone says that the cause of the war is justified, and that the power of the whole country is used to punish the unjust, but in reality it is just to satisfy Emperor Qing's selfish desires.

Only Lin Ruofu was injured.

This is the tragedy of being a subject!
Fan Xian, who knew the whole story, couldn't help but give Lin Ruofu a sympathetic look.

After leaving the palace, Lin Ruofu was extremely saddened. At present, there was no one to carry on the family line. Lin Wan'er was, after all, just a woman, and Lin Dabao was a mentally challenged person.

The only hope, perhaps, lies with Lin Wan'er's fiancé—Fan Xian!

It is said that a son-in-law is half a son. After several secret talks and tests with Fan Xian, Lin Ruofu finally joined Fan Xian's camp, and the last shortcoming was finally filled.

Meanwhile, Chen Pingping and Fan Jian met several times and finally reached an agreement.

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Not long after, the Qing Kingdom's army set out on its expedition.

Chen Pingping petitioned Emperor Qing to allow Fan Xian to join the army and fight against Northern Qi, and Lin Ruofu also secretly signaled his subordinates to respond.

Among them were Princess Li Yunrui's people, since only if Fan Xian left the capital would she have a better chance to kill him, and Li Yunrui would not let go of such a good opportunity.

Moreover, Fan Xian is currently a troublemaker in the Qing Kingdom's court, constantly impeaching others every few days. Yet, Emperor Qing protects him greatly, and as the son-in-law of Prime Minister Lin, the court officials can't change his mind even if they want to.

Fan Xian retorted confidently, "If I'm a troublemaker, then what are you?"

These words caused the faces of the high-ranking officials in the court to darken.

Not long after, Fan Xian was given the nickname Fan Jili, meaning that he was covered in thorns and would prick people from all sides. Everyone was hoping that Fan Xian would get out of the capital as soon as possible!
When Chen Pingping made this request, the other court officials also reacted and spoke up, saying: "Since Fan Xian has the ability to fight Cheng Jushu and escape from the hands of a Grandmaster, he must have reached the Ninth Rank. He should be loyal to the country. Right now, the border army is lacking a master general like Lord Fan to lead the troops."

Emperor Qing originally did not intend to let Fan Xian lead the army, after all, military power is always a sensitive word for emperors.

Aside from the eldest prince, who was destined not to ascend the throne due to his birth, which prince dared to openly meddle in military power? But Fan Xian could no longer stay in the capital; he was truly despised by all the officials, so Emperor Qing had no choice but to back down and agree to Chen Pingping's request.

However, before agreeing, Emperor Qing still asked Fan Jian for his opinion, "Lord Sinan, what do you think? Fan Xian is your son. Are you willing to let him go to the army?"

Fan Jian knew that the calmer he appeared at this moment, the better.

Otherwise, if they rush to push Fan Xian to the border army like everyone else, it will surely alert Emperor Qing and make him suspect that Chen Pingping and Fan Jian are in cahoots.

Therefore, Fan Jian simply replied, "Everything is up to Your Majesty. Serving the country loyally is the duty of a subject. Regardless of one's position, it is all for the sake of Qing Kingdom!"

Seeing that the old fox Fan Jian wouldn't fall for it, Emperor Qing had no choice but to go along with the wishes of his court officials, assuming that Fan Xian was putting too much pressure on the civil and military officials.

Therefore, Fan Xian was temporarily "exiled" from the capital.

After the court meeting.

Fan Xian and Lin Ruofu walked side by side. He was a little confused by Chen Pingping's request. He was staying in the capital city, so why was he being transferred to the border army?

Lin Ruofu stopped and said, "Chen Pingping is an old fox, but it's clear that he's very protective of you. Sending you to the border army is for your own good."

"Furthermore, don't you know what your reputation is among the civil and military officials?"

Fan Xian touched his nose.

Among the civil and military officials, those who respected him would still call him Fan Jili, while those who didn't would secretly call him Fan Gou Shit.

He's like a pile of stinking dog shit, nobody wants to get stuck on him.

After seeing Prime Minister Lin off.

Fan Xian followed the right person, Chen Pingping, back to the Supervisory Council.

"Dean, why did you recommend me to join the border army?"

Chen Pingping smiled from his wheelchair and said, "Let's wait and see!"

"You've won the hearts of the people in Kyoto. With me and Prime Minister Lin managing the civil and military officials, you'll have considerable support. You already have the civil administration; what remains is the military..."

Fan Xian seemed to suddenly understand what Chen Pingping wanted to do, and asked incredulously, "You mean... you want to push me to the top?"

Chen Pingping nodded: "After spending so many days in the Kyoto government office, you must have realized that if Qing Kingdom wants to make changes, it must solve the problem at its root."

"But what is the root of the problem?"

"They are the powerful and wealthy, the aristocratic families, the ones who sit on the throne and look down upon the world!"

“Your mother failed because she only thought about relying on someone else. Little did she know that people’s hearts can change and are unreliable. Nothing is as reliable and comfortable as doing things yourself.”

Fan Xian seemed to be deep in thought, but he also fell silent.

After a long silence, he finally raised his head and spoke in a low, hoarse voice: "But I'm surnamed Fan now, not some prince!"

Chen Pingping smiled and said nonchalantly, "These are not things you need to consider. We old folks, these old bones, once we've made up our minds, we'll do everything in our power to push you up."

(End of this chapter)