The Overlord of the Red Mansion

Chapter 324 Destiny
April 1st, the sixth year of the Holy Dynasty.

"Greetings to His Majesty! Long live the Holy Emperor!"

"Everyone is safe!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The ministers felt that Jia Rong was in a good mood today.

This is not surprising. After all, there has been good news coming from the harem in the past two or three months, and there will definitely be more than twenty princes this year.

Jia Rong was indeed in a good mood. He thought seriously for several days and nights and finally decided roughly what to do.

Before anyone else could speak, Jia Rong spoke.

"More than a decade has passed since I entered the court as an official. Sometimes when I think back on the past, I always feel that there must be a divine will in all things."

Jia Rong was superstitious and continued, "If someone had said more than ten years ago that I could become the emperor, not only would he be unlucky, but my whole family would also be unlucky."

No one responded. Jia Rong was right. This was indeed the truth.

Jia Rong glanced at the silent crowd below, then sat up straight with an expression of emotion.

"From a poor noble son to the current holy ruler of the world, I believe that I am extremely talented, my literary and military skills are unrivaled, my literary talent will be remembered for thousands of years, and my martial arts will shock the world."

"I won't even talk about my talents in medicine, poetry, scientific inventions, astronomy and calendar, and even food. I can't finish talking about them even if I talk for days and nights."

"In terms of military affairs, it's not that I don't know how to use my skills, but I don't have a place to use them. I remember thinking about going into battle and commanding the three armies before, but before I left the city, news of victory came from outside, so the war was naturally put on hold."

"Later, I wanted to lead the army in person, but the enemies were quickly defeated. Even if I went to Europe, the war was over before I got there, so I didn't have a chance to use my military skills in the past few years."

The Left Prime Minister knew all this, and now that Jia Rong had said it, he felt that Jia Rong was even luckier.

"Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune! This is a blessing for our holy dynasty!"

This is what Jia Rong wanted to say. He said quickly, "Yes, although I think I am good at both civil and military affairs, sometimes I also feel that there is indeed a destiny in the dark."

"Whether a person is good or not is obvious to everyone around him, but whether a person is suitable to be an emperor sometimes really depends on his fate."

"For example, if those two foolish princes wanted to be emperors, they could have come here and I and the others would have assisted them wholeheartedly."

"But he just refused to come. Not only did he lack the courage, but it also seemed that we were not destined to be together."

"As for the rebellion a while ago, even a smart person like me can't figure out why they rebelled."

Jia Rong looked at the group of people below, "If someone hadn't held the newspaper they used to plot rebellion, who would have thought that those two idiots would rebel and become emperor? You are all smart people, but did any of you figure out how they dared to rebel?"

Everyone said in unison: "We don't know."

This matter is indeed outrageous.

Although it was later discovered that the two men thought Jia Rong was dead, so they came to take over.

But before knowing the reason, a group of people really couldn't understand why those two people dared to rebel.

The most crucial thing is the cause of their rebellion. The newspaper that said Jia Rong was dead was a tabloid newspaper run by their own subordinates.

This group of people made up fake news and believed it as true. Everyone in the capital knew that Jia Rong was sitting well in the Holy Palace and had just returned from conquering Europe.

Jia Rong sighed, "At first I thought that since the two princes wanted to rebel, they must have some ability. But the two princes, with so many people combined, were wiped out by a local chieftain who had not received formal training, and the leader was a female general." "You know what? Sometimes I think it's not a pity for these idiots to die. It's really shameful!"

The royal nobles all lowered their heads cautiously at this time and dared not refute.

Even if the King of Donghai, the King of Dongying, the King of India, the King of Zhenxi, the King of Shu, and the King of Liao rebelled together, they would probably be destroyed in a few days.

The two sides are simply not on the same level, especially now that the Holy Emperor's majesty is at its peak, and the King of Yunnan and the King of Western Xinjiang rebelled and were executed by the locals. The other princes would rather commit suicide than have the courage to rebel.

"I am not talking about those two people. The female general who suppressed the rebellion this time is indeed talented. There are queens and grand duchesses in foreign countries. I am not a stubborn person. Since she has made contributions, I will reward her. It is also a good thing to make her a countess."

"This incident made me feel that sometimes it's not a matter of talent, luck is also important."

"For example, the three assassins in the Third Master Case. If I hadn't acted decisively at the time, I would probably never have thought that those three people were the murderers until I died."

"I am the Holy Son of Heaven. I can sit here because of luck, but to keep this position, I rely on my talent."

"Next month is my coronation day. I want to make it a grand occasion! Thank God for his support and help!"

Jia Rong crossed his legs and declared that he was a superstitious person.

Everyone also felt that Jia Rong was indeed helped by God, and they all shouted in unison: "Long live the Holy Emperor!"

Jia Rong waved his hand and said, "Invite a few more monks and Taoist priests to pray for me!"

The ministers were stunned...

The left prime minister said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, there are not many monks in the capital. Even the Taoist and Buddhist Records Offices have been abolished. Although there are still many monks and Taoists in various temples, if you say they have any ability... they are all liars."

How can it be a lie? Isn't it always a lie?
Jia Rong suddenly remembered who had ordered the execution of those monks and Taoists.

"God is really helping me!" Jia Rong tried his best to cover up his stupid behavior. "It's time for my holy church to serve me. There are foreign pastors and bishops in the capital. Let's invite them together. The four seas are united and the world is one family!"

The left prime minister agreed: "I obey your order!"

Jia Rong asked again: "How is the construction of the hospital going?"

The right prime minister is in charge of this matter, while the left prime minister is more responsible for major military affairs.

The right prime minister replied, "Your Majesty, in the past seven years, in addition to the men's and women's hospitals in Kyoto, five hospitals have been built one after another. However, after the hospitals were built, it is difficult to find doctors."

Jia Rong also knew that there was no rush, "Let's set up a specialized medical school slowly."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Right Prime Minister felt much more relaxed. The Emperor was so easy to talk to.

The Right Prime Minister said, "Your Majesty, the British compensation has been delivered to Bohai Bay, and the princess is with her."

"Yes." Jia Rong looked at the others, "Anything else?"

Zuo Xiang began to talk about what happened today.

"Your Majesty, the natives of Japan have rebelled, but they have been suppressed by the King of Japan."

Jia Rong shook his head after hearing this. "I know something about what's going on over there. Without the emperor, there will naturally be chaos. Send someone to deliver 100,000 kilograms of old grain to the natives in Kyoto, so that they can have a few meals of steamed buns and rice. Then tell them that I will be their emperor from now on!"

(End of this chapter)