Chapter 441: The Two Words, Fame and Fortune

ice; what's wrong with that"Sentence after sentence of questions, each one a sharp rebuke, echoed like thunder. All those present save Zhao Xuanji remained impassive.No one expected this; even though...Chapter 441: Fame and Fortune

Looking at Mr. Mirror's intense reaction at this moment, Li Chen smiled.

A man like Mr. Mirror, power and wealth are all just trifles to him. He wants them, and can get them anytime he pleases, but that's precisely why he doesn't care about them at all.

In this world, the only two things that can captivate people are fame and fortune. Fame, however, must precede fortune.

After meeting material needs, everyone will pursue spiritual needs. And this spiritual need, in the feudal era, was fame, the kind that echoes through the ages.

Therefore, Master Jing dared not, dared not take his lifelong reputation and be dragged into the mire by Li Chen.

"Three years."

Li Chen suddenly started talking out of the blue.

"Mr. Mirror, being advanced in years, if I were to treat you harshly any further, it would only lead to your frailty and death while serving me. Therefore, I will only borrow Mr. Mirror's service for three years."

For the next three years, Master Jingzhi must fully cooperate with this palace on all political endeavors while serving as the Eastern Pavilion Grand Scholar.

"This palace promises that as long as Master Jing cooperates, it will absolutely not intentionally suppress the scholars of the world."

To be frank, this palace doesn't even expect Mister Jing to accomplish anything. We both know what this palace needs is Mister Jing's spiritual standing in the hearts of all the scholars and literati under heaven. With such a powerful figure backing me, it will be much easier for me to operate.

"Similarly, this palace also needs Mr. Mirror to suppress the senior ministers of the cabinet. The situation within the court is far more complex than outsiders see or imagine, and Mr. Mirror is one of the anchors this palace uses to set the world right."

Li Chen's eyes were deep and focused as he looked at Mr. Jing and continued, "Three years later, whether Mr. Jing chooses to retire or pursue other paths, this palace will not obstruct him. And regarding the previous promise of the court establishing a school, this palace will also see it through. However, this requires the approval of the cabinet. The cabinet's opinion now is entirely in the hands of Zhao Xuanji. Whether Mr. Jing can persuade the cabinet is your own skill, sir. This palace will not intervene nor force the issue."

"But if Your Excellency insists, then this palace will leave at once."

Li Chen said indifferently: "But what this palace just said will definitely be carried out to the end. Since they cannot be used by this palace, then destroy them. After all, most students nowadays take Zhao Xuanji as their role model and Mr. as their spiritual leader."

"If the Master does not stand up to help this palace resist Zhao Xuanji, then just as Qin Shi Huang burned books and buried Confucian scholars a thousand years ago, this palace can do it again today!"

Having finished speaking, seeing Mr. Jing's beard trembling and unable to speak for a long time, Li Chen suddenly bowed and said: "If Master agrees, this is not out of coercion by power, but for the sake of all scholars in the world to find a way to survive. Such an achievement, I will definitely build a statue for Master and enshrine him nationwide in the future, honoring him as the national teacher!"

Threats and inducements, all used, finally offering a big platform and a very round pie.

Li Chen didn't believe that Mr. Mirror wouldn't be moved.

Sure enough, the moment these words left my mouth, Mr. Mirror's face lit up with a myriad of expressions.

He is revered nationwide as a national figure and even as a state teacher...

This temptation has already exceeded the limits of what Mr. Mirror could categorically refuse.

Li Chen stopped talking, while Mr. Mirror hesitated with a troubled expression.

Su Jinpa, seeing this, immediately understood that it was time for her to make a move with her quick wit. Chao, no matter what, I am going to carry it out.""And hindering this matter wouldn't benefit you in any way."This was one of the rare times when Zhao Qinglan had the upper hand against Li Chen.Looki...