Chapter 184 The Black-Robed Monk, Uncovering the Secrets of Heaven

After Chen Huaian sent away the envoys from the South Vietnam Kingdom, he met the black-robed old monk Dongfang Xiao who came from Qixia Temple in Fengming Mountain.

Speaking of this old monk in black, Dongfang Xiao, that is quite interesting.

When Chen Huaian first went to Fengming to invite Dongfang Xiao down the mountain, the latter still confidently said that he wanted to give Jin Wang Chen Huaian a white hat to wear.

However, as Chen Huaian personally led the Longcheng soldiers and horses under his command to win consecutive battles, until they occupied half of the territory of the Great New Dynasty, their troops were directed towards the rear of Jinling City;

Dongfang Xiao, who was supposed to be firmly seated as the "black-robed prime minister" of the Jin Dynasty, instead became reclusive.

Until recently, Dongfang Xiao went directly back to Qixia Temple to retreat to enlightenment. Even handling the government affairs of the Jin Dynasty's fiefdom was left to the general Wang Jian and the young prince Chen Longxiang.

It was not until today that Chen Huaian ordered Dongfang Xiao to go down the mountain and leave the temple, and go to the palace to discuss matters.

Jin Prince's Mansion, inside the meeting hall.

When Chen Huaian saw Dongfang Xiaozhi again, the latter unexpectedly put on a gray monk's robe, and his weathered cheeks were less worldly and utilitarian and more otherworldly indifferent.

How to describe it?

Even Dongfang Xiao looked a bit like an immortal.

As soon as Chen Huaian entered the meeting hall, he took the initiative to greet Dongfang Xiao: "Master Dongfang, I haven't seen you for many days. How are you?"

Dongfang Xiao stood up and replied with a smile: "Thanks to King Jin, everything is fine for this poor monk."

After the greetings, the two took their seats as guests of honor.

Chen Huaian said half-jokingly: "Master, when I invited you to come out of Qixia Temple in Fengming Mountain, Master promised me that you would give me a white hat to wear;"

"Now, before I put on the white hat on my head, why did Master return to Fengming Mountain to practice?"

After a pause, Chen Huaian continued: "I heard from my brother Long Xiang that the master has not been involved in the political affairs of the fief for a long time, and only concentrates on meditating in the temple;"

"I don't know, Master, why is this happening?"

"Amitabha!"

Dongfang Xiao clasped his hands together, looked at Chen Huaian with a calm face, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, it was the poor monk who told the lie!"

"At the beginning, it was the poor monk who thought that His Highness needed the help of the poor monk to ascend to the big position; but as His Highness raised troops to conquer and manage the government affairs of the fief, he revealed his great talents and strategies;"

"Let this poor monk realize that His Highness already has all the abilities to ascend to the throne, and he can only dominate the world in a matter of days!"

"A few days ago, the poor monk observed the sky at night and discovered that the Southern Emperor Star was moving northward at an accelerated pace and has completely settled in the north!"

After saying that, Dongfang Xiao made a hand gesture and continued: "The poor monk predicts that His Highness will be able to unify the north and south within three months and achieve great success."

"At that time, when the new dynasty is established and everyone returns, how can a poor monk like a commoner monk ascend to the great hall?"

"Is it possible that you really want to secure the position of the "prime minister in black robes"?"

Finally, Dongfang Xiao said firmly: "Your Highness, this is not in line with human ethics, let alone the national conditions and etiquette!"

"Enlightening Taoism and cultivating at Qixia Temple in Fengming Mountain is the best destination for a poor monk!"

"I came here today to say goodbye to Your Highness. From now on, the poor monk can practice and enlightenment in the temple with peace of mind and no longer care about worldly matters!"

"Master, why are you doing this?"

Chen Huaian frowned slightly, obviously not expecting Dongfang Xiao to come to say goodbye!

Originally, he thought that Dongfang Xiao was dissatisfied because he did not confer an official position on Dongfang Xiaoyi and asked him to act as prime minister on his behalf, so he returned to Fengming Mountain to practice in seclusion.

Who would have thought that this old monk was actually serious?

Chen Huaian continued to persuade with sincerity: "Master, the world is uncertain now, the government affairs of the fief are quite complicated, and I have to take care of the frontline war. My younger brother Long Xiang is still young and cannot take on such a big responsibility at all;"

"If Master has any concerns, you can just raise them with me. Why should you insist on pursuing enlightenment?"

"Master, isn't establishing a brand new dynasty more suitable for cultivating one's mind and practice than enlightening oneself on Fengming Mountain?"

Dongfang Xiao still shook his head and replied firmly: "Your Highness, this is wrong!"

"Although running a country is also a practice, it is your highness's practice, not the practice of a poor monk!"

With that said, Dongfang Xiao suddenly stood up and said goodbye to Chen Huaian: "Your Highness, I'll say goodbye to you this poor monk. Your Highness doesn't need to stay. We'll meet you someday if we have the chance!"

"Amitabha!"

After saying that, Dongfang Xiao left gracefully, leaving only a determined and lonely figure of Chen Huaian in the palace meeting hall.

Eh--

Chen Huaian sighed, but he was helpless.

Dongfang Xiao, who left the Jin Palace, glanced back at the gate of the palace after leaving, and said to himself: "Your Highness, if Your Highness is not the chosen one, he has the ability to call upon the wind and rain, and spread the beans to form an army overnight. ;"

"The poor monk doesn't mind, he will follow His Highness to establish that brand new dynasty!"

"But who allowed the poor monk to accidentally break through the secrets of heaven and go against the will of heaven to seize the secrets of heaven? How can a poor monk, just a mountain monk, dare to compete with heaven?"

"Your Highness, you don't know that this unification of the north and the south is the beginning of your true calamity!"

Eh--

As he said this, the old monk Dongfang Xiao, who already had a certain air of immortality, couldn't help but look at the plaque on the door of Prince Jin's Mansion and let out a long sigh.

Then, without looking back, he walked farther and farther in the opposite direction of the Jin Palace, until he could no longer be seen.

A few days passed.

Jin Wang Chen Huaian had accepted the fact that the old monk Dongfang Xiao had left, and once again put all his energy and efforts into handling the affairs of the fiefdom.

Until Chen Qingzhi, the deputy marshal of the Longcheng Army who had returned from the Western Expedition, arrived at the fiefdom of Longcheng with the envoys of the Tubo Kingdom who were visiting the Jin Palace.

"Report--"

"Your Highness, the victorious Dragon City army from the Western Expedition will enter the city from Yongding Gate in an hour;"

"General, please ask Your Highness whether to personally go to Yongding Gate to welcome the Western Expedition Army?"

When the messenger brought back the news of the victorious return of the Western Expedition Army, Chen Huaian, who was writing at his desk, also put down the file in his hand and ordered the messenger outside the house:

"Pass the order and tell General Wang Jian that I will personally go to Yongding Gate to welcome the Western Expedition Army into the city!"

"Xiao Po, bring me my golden armor. I will wear the armor and go to the city to welcome the victorious return of the Western Expedition Army!"

"I have received your order!"