The first thousand and forty-one chapters of thinking and the emperor
Lin Ze watched Hui Shi and Jiang Yuesheng leave with a calm expression. The seeds had been planted and a lot of fertilizer had been applied. Whether it would bear fruit or not would depend on God's will.
From the day when Tao Sheng deliberately restrained Lin Ze, he had thought that one day the two of them might plot against each other.
This has nothing to do with morality, only interests.
Dao Sheng has his pursuit and yearning, while Lin Ze has a certain desire that penetrates his bones.
From the bottom of his heart, Lin Ze didn't really want to face off against a sly and cunning person like Tao Sheng who had countless trump cards, because he was not sure of victory, even if Lin Ze possessed the skills of "knowing destiny" and "defying destiny".
A killer weapon.
As we all know, the Confucian sage's ability to enter the realm of saints was inseparable from the guidance of Taoist sages, and the green cattle that Taoist sages had raised for tens of thousands of years were actually comparable to the realm of saints.
Even in this time of great conflict, the Master of Tongtian Sword, a Buddhist, Confucian and sage in the same realm, would unite in such a tacit understanding to deal with the Taoist sage in order to prevent his opportunity from being snatched away by the Taoist sage.
From this we can see how unfathomable Tao Sage really is.
If Tao Sheng treats Lin Ze sincerely, Lin Ze will definitely cooperate with him fully to achieve a win-win situation. This will be the most ideal result and the lowest risk.
It's a pity that there is no if. Although Dao Sheng did not show any obvious malice, he probably didn't have much sincerity towards Lin Ze who became a disciple halfway.
From a certain perspective, Lin Ze only passively responded to the challenge and even appropriately expressed his willingness to bow his head.
For example, he still treated Tao Sage as a teacher, and another example was that he deliberately used half of his cultivation level to seal the Three Sages, which not only eliminated the great enemy of the Tao Palace, but also showed to Tao Sage that he was not a big threat to Tao Sage now.
It's a pity that this is all useless. Dao Sheng will not trust him, and Lin Ze cannot trust Dao Sheng without reservation.
Resurrecting the Jianmu Sacred Tree seems like the best way to repair the relationship between the two, but it can also be the trigger for a complete break between the two.
Lin Ze even had some doubts that this incident was simply a trap set by the Taoist Saint for him, a trap that could make him irrecoverable, in order to avenge him for sacrificing his destiny and seizing the opportunity to transcend the realm.
If a saint uses the method of returning to the same path to drain other saints, will it break the barrier to transcendence?
Lin Ze sighed secretly: "I can't think about it anymore. If I think about it like this, I'm afraid I won't have to rush up and have a fight next time I see the Taoist Saint."
"The situation is stronger than the person. Even if you know it, you still have to endure it."
Thoughts like this flowed through Lin Ze's mind and then disappeared without a trace.
Lin Ze's expression returned to calm, and he looked at the generals who looked aggrieved.
Lin Ze did not find the performance of the generals strange at all. Technicians always have an indescribable arrogance, and this arrogance is often the key to promoting technological progress and even creating miracles.
For example, there were cartographers who spent decades traveling across thousands of mountains and rivers in order to draw a complete and clear map of the country, and there were also swordsmiths who sacrificed their bodies for swords in order to forge magical weapons.
So Lin Ze did not get angry because of this, but said with a smile: "The altar to be built this time is extraordinary, and some magical materials will be used."
"I will order the Ministry of Internal Affairs to give the Ministry of Industry a list of rare treasures stored in the treasury, not only to quickly mobilize materials, but also to prepare replacements in advance to ensure that the altar is built smoothly and quickly."
"If the altar can be successfully completed within a month, I will give you generous rewards. The fifteen people with the highest achievements can enter the treasury to choose a treasure, regardless of the value."
As soon as Lin Ze said this, many generals, including the left and right ministers of the Ministry of Works, not only lost all their resentment, but also looked happy.
Although the quantity and quality of the rare treasures stored in the national treasury are not as good as those in His Majesty's inner treasury, they are also rare treasures in the world.
If you take one out, let alone cause a bloody storm, it is more than enough as an heirloom for an ordinary aristocratic family.
Xu Gao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was keenly aware of the changes in the mood of his subordinates. While secretly sighing at his majesty's clever methods, he took the lead and bowed in salute: "I will obey your majesty's order and will definitely complete the task to your Majesty's expectations."
Real excellence lies not only in rewards, but in the top fifteen. This is also a common problem among technicians. They like to compete with others in their areas of expertise.
Rewards may be important, but honors are usually higher than rewards.
Lin Ze was very familiar with the simple ways to control his subordinates.
Lin Ze was quite satisfied with everyone's performance, waved his hand and said: "There is no need to say more about the scene. It all depends on how you perform next. I hope you won't let me down. Okay, it's getting late, so I won't stay.
Gentlemen, please go back and rest."
"I'll take my leave."
Xu Gao and others bowed and left.
After a while, Lin Ze and Wu Fan were the only two people left inside and outside the study.
"Inform the Prime Minister and all ministers to come to the study to see you tomorrow. I have important arrangements."
"I will go immediately."
"Don't worry, this time the Jin Yiwei will be put to great use. You should also make friends with the people below. I will not hesitate to reward those with outstanding talents. Those with mediocre abilities should resign as soon as possible to avoid harm to themselves and their families."
Wu Fan looked serious, bowed and said: "I will definitely convey His Majesty's will."
Lin Ze waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, I'm a little tired."
"Wei Chen excuses himself," Wu Fan looked respectful and quickly walked out of the study.
After Wu Fan left, Lin Ze let out a soft breath.
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In the early morning of the next day, Lin Ze woke up from meditation, opened the door to his study room feeling refreshed, and breathed out purple energy toward the rising sun.
This is a good habit he has developed since he entered martial arts.
Zhuang Zhou went out last night to "persuade" Buddhist Confucians and overseas Taoists to help, but he has not returned yet. I don't know whether it is because he has not found anyone, or because he has not been able to "convince people with virtue."
In Lin Ze's view, the Three Saints have been sealed, and it is only a matter of time before Buddhism and Confucianism succumb in order to preserve their orthodoxy.
As for the overseas Taoist sects, they did not dare to resist the Taoist palace, and they will not create any trouble this time.
When everything was certain, Lin Ze wasn't worried at all. He was worried that Zhuang Yiyi would be soft-hearted and not be ruthless enough to exploit those people.
In that case, Lin Ze would have to go to Buddhism, Confucianism and overseas Taoism, and become a villain who bullies the small and persecutes his fellow believers.
Although Lin Ze didn't care much about this, being a good person seemed better than being a bad person who was secretly cursed and cursed.
Lin Ze was thinking wildly while keeping breathing out the purple energy.
Wu Fan hurriedly came to Lin Ze, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister and others have entered the palace. Do you want them to come to see you now?"
Lin Ze did not respond to Wu Fan immediately, but finished the entire set of actions. The purple energy circulated in the body for one hundred and eight days, and then spit out a mouthful of turbid air containing impurities. Fang replied: "Let the Prime Minister and others come over.