Lord of Hongmeng

Chapter 410 The Decay of the Empire

Chen Xuan looked at them with a trace of unwillingness in his eyes, but it was as if he had lost hope.

"My lord, you don't know that the empire has been around for thousands of years, and the current empire is no longer the empire of thousands of years ago. Countless people were enslaved by the nobles, and they were allowed to kill for fun. My children and grandsons are all dead. Now it's our turn." It's ridiculous that they still want to serve the empire, but they don't know that they all died at the hands of the empire, the hateful minister of the empire, otherwise he would not be like this."

"Who are you talking about, not to mention you know so much, you don't look like a commoner, right?" Chen Xuan asked curiously.

The old man was a little embarrassed when he heard it, but he quickly said: "Yes, I used to be an official of the empire. Later, I couldn't get used to the minister's misbehavior and led the young emperor astray, so I resigned and retired. It's a pity. I still didn’t expect it to end like this, and after listening to it, all the courtiers who played did not end well, and were all executed by Minister Ornest.”

Talking, talking, the old man's face was gloomy for a while, it seemed that he was extremely angry at the hatred of this minister, but he felt deeply helpless. Obviously, he had no way to stop it, and let his cowardly self not be like those ministers. body and sad.

After Chen Xuan heard this, he couldn't help being upset, but after all, it was other people's business, and had nothing to do with himself. After all, the world of mortals needs mortals to challenge. What's more, there are no people who don't resist, so why bother.

"So, the thousand-year-old empire has begun to decay. There are many enemies around the empire, especially ethnic minorities. There are also rebels in the empire. Interesting, really interesting, but old man, don't worry about me. I'm just alone, anyway, let's send you back first, don't worry, even if they come, so what."

Chen Xuan's powerful contagion made the people around him inexplicably believe it, and also raised the hope of survival, everyone laughed happily, even the old man said happily: "My lord, then I will trouble you, let us The village is not far away in a mountain depression, and it needs to be hidden. If it weren't for the shortage of food this time, I wouldn't dare to come out to look for food. It really troubles adults."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it's all the same, people, how can you survive if you don't eat, let's go, you found these foods, take them all, don't worry, there is no one else here, just live with peace of mind." Chen Xuan looked at the scattered food around him, and he deeply knew that it was not easy for them, presumably their life was not easy, and there were all kinds of food.

A group of people happily returned home with food, and Chen Xuan also went back with them, wanting to see the world?

Soon he came to a hidden mountain depression, and he was surprised to see a cave-like secret passage, but it was normal in retrospect, if it wasn't for hiding in secret, he wouldn't have chosen this way, everyone is like this, I am afraid that this empire will not be long. You must know that civilians are definitely the foundation of a country, whether it is from the source of soldiers or the source of materials.

"My lord, I'm really sorry, I've made my lord suffer because of the humble place." The old man brought Chen Xuan to a hut, and said in a very embarrassed way. There was a real uneasiness in his eyes. He not only saved them, but also made him suffer. It's a pity to give them hope... Chen Xuan knew what he meant. The other houses were all the same, and they were still very dilapidated, but this one looked particularly new, obviously just built. It's already rare to have such kindness. He waved his hand and said: "Old man, this is already very good, as long as there is a safe place to live, don't do anything else, you can rest assured, I will be fine."

"That's good. It's best for adults to adapt. There is really nothing to sell in a small place. Please forgive me." The old man was also helpless. There is really nothing delicious in this place, but the best food is still used. entertain.

Chen Xuan really saw the envy in other people's eyes, and this kind of food is just wild vegetables with a little fish fillet, which is already the best dish here, how could he compete with them, and hurriedly said: "Old man, no need, I don’t need food, don’t worry, you won’t understand if you tell me, rest assured, rest assured is, give these things to those who need them, they all need it.”

Chen Xuan's refusal made the old man very uneasy, but he still couldn't do it alone, so he insisted on accepting it.

In this regard, Chen Xuan could only take out a baked chicken cake and said: "Look, I have it here, I really don't need it, give it to those who need it, by the way, you take these too, and give them to the children Come on, they are your future, don't let them go hungry."

"What an embarrassment, not only did my lord save us, but also gave us food, my lord, my lord..." This time, not only the old man knelt down, but also the others, their faces full of guilt, seemed to make them really embarrassed.

"Okay, okay, let's all get up, as long as you have a heart, it's fine, not to mention that it's my little heart, and it's not easy for you, if I'm taking your things, wouldn't it be an unforgivable sin , Get up, get up, take it, share it with the children, let them take good care of their bodies, this is the most important thing, but your future hope, isn't it?"

"Thank you, my lord, thank you, my lord." Everyone couldn't help but kowtowed, and then took the food tremblingly.

"Okay, go, old man, can you tell me about the empire." Chen Xuan would not pretend to know.

"Okay, okay, you go and send them to the children first, so that the children can have a good meal. They haven't eaten meat for many days." The film was also hidden for a long time before it was taken out.

The others listened, took the food and left with joy on their faces, distributed it to the children, and thanked him at the same time.

After the others had left, Chen Xuan and the old man walked into the hut, not caring about the simplicity, and after letting the old man sit down, he also sat down and said: "Old man, you can talk about the empire, slowly. , I have plenty of time."

"Since my lord wants to know, the old man will not hide it." The old man couldn't help but sighed, and then he said: "A thousand years ago, the empire was extremely powerful, and the emperor at that time also hoped that the empire could last forever ..."

About 1000 years ago, in order to maintain a long-term rule, the founding emperor used the huge financial resources and power of the empire to convene the most senior craftsmen from all over the world, using legendary super dangerous species as materials, plus rare metals such as Ohari steel With a large number of long-lost secret techniques, 48 ​​weapons that cannot be copied have been developed, and they are called "Teigu".

"Although the great emperor at that time was for the good of future generations, it is a pity that after a thousand years, the current empire has decayed, especially the late emperor died young, leaving only one child to inherit the empire, so it is naturally controlled by someone with a heart, that is the minister of the empire , Ernest, he is so ambitious that he wants to control the empire, so he naturally needs to control the emperor. After such a long time, the emperor has been confused by him. Suffering, I don’t know it at all.”

Chen Xuan didn't interject when he heard it, and he knew it well. This kind of thing is very simple, and an immature child can be easily controlled.

"And regardless of these, there are still ministers who are loyal to the country who want to stop them in time, but Minister Hornest uses various excuses to eradicate them in the mouth of the emperor. The current empire is already rotten. As long as someone Push it lightly and it will arrive, but the most terrifying thing is the part of the power hidden in the empire, and the old man only vaguely knows a little bit."

Chen Xuan nodded, of course he was sure of this. Without this part of the dark power, how could the empire last for thousands of years? There is no need to question this point, but it is an absolutely certain fact. Then he said: "Old man, are you afraid Did those hidden people come to destroy this place, or are there other factors that make you have scruples?"

"To be honest, my lord, the old man is worried about those hidden powers. You must know that you have heard these rumors many times. There is nothing they can't do. They must be the users of Teigu in the empire. One is stronger than the other, and the secret is better than the other. "The old man seemed to look at Chen Xuan as he spoke, and his meaning clearly told him that you should know this, why bother to ask?
Chen Xuan could only shake his head helplessly and said: "As for the Teigu, I really don't have one. As for those Teigu, I'm really interested. The irreproducible weapons are very interesting, and I can't wait to see them now. "

When the old man heard it, he didn't know if it was true or not. Did he really think that with his flesh and blood, he could fight against the owner of the Teigu? It was impossible. It should be because of the secret relationship of the adults. Yes, it must be like this. He won't let people know what his Teigu is, so as to destroy his own advantages, the more he thinks about it, the more likely it is, and he doesn't want to pursue it.

Chen Xuan seemed to see the meaning in his eyes, and he was really helpless. To be honest, no one believed it, maybe it was because of the relationship of this world, plus the changes in this empire over the years, people's hearts have changed, every day, no matter what. It's impossible to live with caution at all, so I don't mean to tell the truth, so it's good, give them a comfort, lest I lose control first.

"Old man, don't worry, I will stay for a while. Didn't it mean that there are rebels, why don't you go and join them?" Chen Xuan suddenly remembered that there were rebels, and it must be the power to resist for the cruel suppression of the empire. They don't cocoon themselves, so that's a good one to get out too.

"My lord, the rebel army is very secretive. The empire is still very strong, and it can only survive in the border areas."

(End of this chapter)