Chapter 2052: Chapter 1828: Demons Dancing in Chaos
After Chen Xi finished speaking, he offered no evaluation and directly closed his mouth; all the civil officials who wanted to inquire further saw Chen Xi’s expression and abandoned their questions, turning to self-reflection instead.
What Chen Xi told them before was indeed too shocking. Saying it was extremely irreverent would not be an exaggeration, but they had to admit that with their wisdom, they naturally could understand which environment each political system was suited for.
These systems did not have obvious errors and each had its own suitable scope, moreover, the obvious targeting and advantages and disadvantages were very worthy of contemplation by these people.
Thus, after Chen Xi stopped speaking, everyone gathered in small groups to discuss among themselves, because in this era Liu Xie’s performance was indeed somewhat poor, and combined with the emperor system that has developed for thousands of years in the Central Plains, everyone present this time understood the situation.
For several days thereafter, the discussion was much more intense than when Chen Xi first spoke, because after a few days of thinking, a few days of settling down, with their wisdom, they had, if not completely understood, internalized the core of the matter.
After all, the Chief of Staff of the Confucian School has been endorsing this for many years, not without leaving a mark. The phrase "Holy Emperor presides over and governs the world" has no market in this era, but after Chen Xi pointed out various systems, many people understood that this was virtual monarchy constitutional government.
With such a reference, recalling various classic books, much of the content that seemed ambiguous could be suddenly understood.
For the Sage standing at the peak in this era, for them, theoretical ideology just needs a spark to extract numerous insights from their own voluminous knowledge base. It must be said, the Spring and Autumn and Warring States was indeed a time of ideological clashes and wisdom elevation, many things when truly traced might not be things ancestors have not thought of or mentioned.
If any ideology has no foundation at all, even if Chen Xi throws it out, it would be meaningless. But if the ideology itself has a foundation, then even with just a spark, someone will naturally build a throne for it.
[Forget it, I won’t ask Chen Zichuan anymore. Virtual monarchy constitutional government, it’s indeed a good idea. I fear Liu Xie will resent this for a lifetime, but what does that matter to me? It’s time for me to initiate my strategy, Chang’an, I will arrive in five days, and the news I sent ahead, I wonder how well it’s warmed up.]Zhou Yu glanced at Chen Xi, who was sitting on horseback with closed eyes, contemplating silently.
On the other side, Guo Jia exchanged a look with Jia Xu, Jia Xu understood.
"Ziyang has any movement?" Jia Xu transmitted to Guo Jia to inquire.
"Yes, roughly stirring up the waters in Chang’an, how about you?" Guo Jia transmitted to Jia Xu to inquire.
"Muddy waters?" Jia Xu’s voice transmission carried a bit of cold laughter, "It’s paving the way, while blocking part of the constitutional government Chen Zichuan mentioned."
"Chen Zichuan didn’t say it’s a partial constitutional government." Guo Jia replied with a smile in the voice transmission, "He didn’t make any evaluation or show any inclination."
"How do you plan to deal with it?" Jia Xu transmitted to Guo Jia to inquire.
"Taking advantage of the current opportunity to let a trend emerge in Chang’an is not too difficult. Many bystanders who are disappointed with the Emperor but still harbor the heart of Han Officials would probably be very interested in this trend." Guo Jia said with a cold smile, "What about your backup?"
"I’ve prepared eleven schemes." Jia Xu said while pressing his brow with some headache, "I’m just worried about Wen Ru. He is our ally, but I can’t guess his thoughts. The schemes in my hand can handle most situations, but I really am not confident about Wen Ru."
"Considering he is our ally, even if his actions are out of line, it’s impossible for us to be caught off guard. But if we really merge now, it wouldn’t be a good time for us." Guo Jia thought for a while and casually changed the subject.
"Don’t worry, it’s impossible to merge, we haven’t completely subdued Xun Wenruo and Zhou Yu yet." Jia Xu transmitted coldly to Guo Jia, "Given the current situation, even if Cao Sikong directly sides with the Lord, merging is impossible."
"With your words, I’m reassured, I’ll proceed with my tasks, Ziyang’s plans do not need to be considered, Zhou Yu’s maneuvers I am slightly worried about." Guo Jia transmitted to Jia Xu.
"If you have time, keep an eye on Zhou Yu, if not, either I or Wen Ru have a way to overturn the table." Jia Xu was silent for a while, then comforted Guo Jia.
Upon hearing this, Guo Jia couldn’t help but turn his head, yet he really couldn’t think of anything to counter the current situation, causing him to frown, but considering Jia Xu’s credibility, he still agreed to keep an eye on Zhou Yu.
[I just wonder what thoughts Chen Zichuan has, Chen Zichuan could seem bewildered at times, but he’s very clear in major matters; Although he hopes for unification and wants the wars in the Central Plains to end, he definitely won’t plant a seed of disaster for such goals.] Jia Xu silently thought as he looked at Chen Xi’s back.
[Yet, should I go against Chen Zichuan’s ideas? What’s more, Wen Ru hasn’t contacted me for so long, he probably already set the game in Chang’an, just waiting to make a move, but he’s not acting, is he ignoring or waiting for the right moment?] Jia Xu felt somewhat burdened.
Chen Xi also looked toward Chang’an at this time, feeling hesitant. Being this close, just five days’ travel from Chang’an, things he had previously tried his best to put aside gradually resurfaced.
[Turns out I am still a mere mortal, shaken deep down, ’Corruption precedes the birth of worms; doubt precedes the entrance of slander.’ Have I ultimately sown doubt?] Chen Xi pondered heavily.
Then a mocking smile appeared on his lips, [The closer I get to the closure I have planned in the first half, the more hesitant I become, success is within reach, yet fear arises.]
In Ye City, Li Youu calculated the days, his expression exceedingly calm, [Lord, next it depends on you, whether become the ruler hailed as the restorer in greater unification, or become Imperial Uncle Liu beyond ancestors, it depends on your choice, we are all watching your choice.]
[Wen He, I am going to overturn the table, although I feel this time I might not be the one to do it, probably someone else will replace me.] Li Youu thought silently, [Calculated the Lord, calculated Chen Zichuan, I wonder what fate awaits me in the end.]
[Forget it, having done these things, what is there to fear? If I can achieve what I said back in those years, even if it results in my death, what is there to fear?] Li Youu flicked his sleeve coldly and turned back to the Political Office, [Kongming, Yuan’er has already been arranged, even if an accident truly occurs to me, they are already free of barriers, if success is achieved, everyone will indeed be of one heart!]
