Chapter 1930 Waiting for fifty years of conversation
Chapter 1930 Waiting for Fifty Years of Conversation
In the deepest old courtyard of the Military Academy, Tang Yiyuan was sitting by the lotus pond, with the 'Shadow''s report faintly echoing in his ears. It was all abnormal behavior from Tang Zhibai's return to the Military Academy to his visit to Thorny Cliff.
Tang Yiyuan sighed quietly, strange and sad.
"Zhibai is not an impulsive person, so he shouldn't behave like this. It's really strange."
"Although Elder Tang Xiao's murder involves the face of the Military Academy, I know that over the years... he has always been filled with hatred... hating me and hating Prince Cang."
"Oh, the way he knelt down and cried bitterly in the ancestral temple... I will never forget it in my life..."
"Zhibai seldom manages the affairs of the Military Academy. Except for the old guy Maple Leaf, he hardly has much contact with other people. He only hangs around in the frontline defense area at most.
The weight of the Military Academy in his heart is no longer as important as it used to be. What he really cares about is the Demon Spirit Clan, not the Military Academy."
"If Zhibai hadn't been in a very depressed mood over the years, Maple Leaf would have handed over his position as the First Elder, An Wen became his dean, and retreated behind the scenes to control and direct."
Tang Yiyuan muttered silently, not minding that Tang Zhibai forcibly drove away the Military Academy team, and never cared about these trivial matters. Instead, he was thinking about the various strange appearances of Tang Zhibai inside.
"Did you just say that after Zhibai came back, he directly visited Anhua and fought off everyone? Then he went straight to Thorny Cliff and made many rounds?
What should he have learned from Anwar and what he should have thought through.
He walked around the thorn cliff, clearing the place, and making sure that no one could hear or see the conversation between him and the Martial Saint. It seems that it is not an easy thing to make him be so cautious."
Tang Yiyuan unconsciously grasped the crutches with both hands and stood up slowly: "After the tragedy happened, I knew that my heart was dead. It has been fifty years and I have never seen him actively busy with anything again. This time... what is the excitement?
Got him?"
"I should have stayed at Briar Cliff." A hoarse voice came from the darkness, drifting and hollow, making it impossible to figure out.
"No, no, it's not your fault. Zhibai doesn't like to be supervised. With his wisdom, if you annoy him, the consequences will be terrible. Even Prince Cang didn't put any pressure on him." Tang Yiyuan showed a smile, as if he was joking.
, but the solemnity between the eyebrows is getting heavier and heavier.
Who is this person?
Someone who can "resurrection" Tang Zhibai?
"It seems I have to move around again and go out for a walk." Tang Yiyuan stood up with a cane.
"Tang Zhibai has never wanted to see you." The voice came from the dark shadow again.
"You have to see me even if you don't see me. There are some things, let's talk about them. You stay here, you don't have to accompany me." Tang Yiyuan walked out of the old courtyard again, deliberately keeping an eye on the personal guard.
When Tang Zhibai just returned to the Military Academy, the old dean Tang Yiyuan happened to walk to the main entrance of the palace complex of the Military Academy: "Zhibai, it's been a long time. How is the investigation going?"
"Old Dean." Tang Zhibai bowed slightly, and there was nothing unusual or disrespectful on the surface: "We have some clues, and we need to investigate further. In any case, he killed Elder Tang Xiao, and his final destination can only be the Hualing Pond.
These fragmentary investigations of mine are just to give an explanation to the Military Academy and an explanation to the people in the clan, and we cannot let Elder Tang Xiao die in confusion."
Tang Yiyuan looked at Tang Zhibai carefully for a while, and nodded with a smile: "You can go and investigate, and our clan affairs office will not interfere. By the way, how is the situation in Xijiang? I think you are in good spirits when you come back this time.
The condition is pretty good, much better than before.”
It seemed like a word of comfort and concern, but the hidden meaning made Tang Zhibai secretly raise his eyebrows. On the surface, he said calmly: "Thanks to the old dean's concern, I won't think so much when I get busy."
"That's good. I haven't seen you in your previous state for a long time. I hope you can recover better. When you get back the feeling you had before, Maple Leaf can retreat behind the scenes."
"If you dare not take it seriously, you know how virtuous and useless you are."
"If you can't take the position, who can? That position was originally yours and will never be yours." Tang Yiyuan chuckled and walked into the main hall gate of the Military Academy with a cane.
Tang Zhibai stood outside the door for a long time. He really didn't want to get along with Tang Yiyuan, but he was leaving soon. There was no need to leave any more conflicts, so just go for a walk with him.
Tang Yiyuan did not go to the confidential military affairs area, but to the side hall area of the military affairs academy. It was quiet and quiet. It was a place where the elders could relax and recuperate, and it was also a special place for receiving guests.
Tang Zhibai fell half a step behind, following Tang Yiyuan.
"I understand, what happened back then has been a long time ago, and it doesn't make sense to talk about it now. But the Tang Xiao incident has made a big fuss, and all the things that should not be mentioned have been revealed. As for me, I am an old man, and I rarely care about the clan.
But the chaotic atmosphere in the clan is worrying, so I came out to mediate the situation."
Tang Yiyuan was walking on the path in the forest. When the nearby tribesmen and guards saw them from a distance, they all left and disappeared far away, leaving Tang Yiyuan and Tang Zhibai, the two big guys, alone.
Tang Zhibai followed silently and did not rush to answer. The old dean had not come forward for many years. Not only was he involved in the Military Academy incident this time, but he suddenly came to see him and wanted to talk to him in private. It was obviously something special.
With Tang Zhibai's wisdom, he could vaguely guess that the old dean... might have had a premonition of something.
"There is something I have wanted to ask you a long time ago. I also thought about this conversation today many years ago, but you are a smart person and you have made your own decisions. Outsiders cannot give you guidance or comfort.
.
Neither can I.
Some things are too involved, and I can't give you a complete explanation.
So many things have happened today, and you have persisted for fifty years. I think it is almost time to tell you some secrets you don’t know and give you the answer you have been looking forward to for fifty years."
Tang Yiyuan walked slowly and spoke softly. The sound of the clicking cane echoed in the dense and green forest, very slowly and very softly.
Tang Zhibai stopped in the forest, raised his eyes, and looked at the old figure of Tang Yiyuan in front of him.
Tang Yiyuan continued walking and said softly: "Zhibai, the late emperor placed high hopes on you, and you did not disappoint him. Fifty years ago, you did a good job and achieved success with your own efforts.
The recognition of the whole clan is your outstanding performance, so that the emperor can sleep peacefully with peace of mind.
In the fifty years since the tragedy, you have grown from decadence to strength, and you have continued to protect the Demon Spirit Clan, and you have also done a good job.
According to what I thought back then, you would leave after the tragedy, or even rebel. I thought about all kinds of bad things, but you didn't. You were silent but never protested. You healed yourself in your own way.
I am proud of you for enduring the pain of your dreams shattered."
As he said that, Tang Yiyuan smiled silently: "What I said is too polite. If I don't say it anymore, it will become nagging. I'm here to ask you a question today. What do you think of Prince Cang?
?How do you look at the current demon spirit clan?
You may have been looking forward to this question of mine for fifty years, and I will have a frank talk with you today."
Tang Zhibai did not answer, but lowered his eyebrows and said, "You want to ask who he is?"
"No more asking. If you want to say it, you will naturally say it. Now is what I want to ask and what I want to say."
"I deny that Tang Xiao was disrespectful to the late emperor, but the phrase in his remarks, 'Era destroyed the Demon Spirit Emperor,' I... agree with..." Tang Zhibai borrowed Tang Xiao's remarks.
"Yes, the era destroyed the emperor of the Demon Spirit Clan. The late emperor dedicated everything to the Demon Spirit Clan. He paid too much for the great cause of unification and reached his limit. Unfortunately, the era brought him too many shackles.
Heaven suppressed his last struggle.
That last fight cost him everything, including his efforts and his life. Unfortunately, he didn't make it through and died on the battlefield and the times."
Tang Zhibai paid a little attention to Tang Yiyuan's last words, and there seemed to be some deep meaning in them. "Prince Cang's promotion to the throne is a miracle in the history of the Demon Spirit Tribe, with the blessing of heaven.
It was his birth that prompted the death of the late emperor and caused the biggest tragedy in the history of the Demon Spirit Clan.
I will not forgive Prince Cang for what happened back then, and I will never forgive you. But I recognize Prince Cang’s peaceful strategy in ruling the Demon Spirit Clan in the later period, and I recognize your measures to stabilize the Demon Spirit Clan’s internal affairs.”
Tang Yiyuan did not hear Tang Zhibai's direct evaluation, but it was rare to hear him talk about these things. "Many people hate Prince Cang. More than 70% of the whole family, including the military, hate him."
He regarded him as a shame and a traitor.
Until now, there is only one reason why the whole clan accepts his guidance, the emperor.
He is the emperor of the Demon Spirit Clan and the most fundamental pillar of the Demon Spirit Clan's existence, nothing more.
The pain in the hearts of the clan members was very deep and heavy, and they were blinded by resentment. No matter what efforts he made, he would never get sincere support. He also saw this, so he did not interfere in clan affairs or make any personnel adjustments.
All he does is control the military and resist foreigners."
Tang Zhibai remained silent and did not ignore Tang Yiyuan's sadness. He could clearly see the real situation and the emotions of the people. He could also clearly see Prince Cang's performance and behavior.
My own fair judgment, but there are some things I don’t want to say more.
Tang Yiyuan slowly turned around and looked at Tang Zhibai: "I can see that that person's identity is very special. He is so special that you, who have always done things flawlessly, messed up your rules. If you don't want to say it, I won't make random guesses anymore. I don't care what you do.
What decisions I made, and what feelings I had, what I want to tell you today is..."
Tang Zhibai waited for a long time, but did not hear Tang Yiyuan's voice. He couldn't help but slowly raised his eyes and looked at the old man in front of him.
Tang Yiyuan sighed faintly: "Wait a little longer. You are waiting for the death penalty in Hualingchi. I am also looking forward to it. When that day comes, I will give you the final answer. What I can tell you now is that I will give you the final answer."
I feel guilty for the suffering I have endured over the years, but there are more people who have suffered more than you..."