Chapter 248 Shang Rong retires and returns home
Liu Ming said directly, without saying anything. Since there is nothing to say, why are you still chatting with Shang Rong here? Isn't this a waste of time!
Liu Ming was about to leave when Shang Rong suddenly took a step forward and stopped him.
"Stop, you Taoist priest, you only know yourself and don't know the dynasty, you are so selfish. Do you know that the dynasty has been destroyed, how can you live in peace? Now that you have the ability and strength to save Dashang, you are You keep refusing and are selfish, you are really making me angry, if Dashang is destroyed, it will be caused by selfish people like you, you are simply not worthy of the people of Dashang!"
After Shang Rong finished speaking, he looked at Liu Ming coldly and pointed at Liu Ming with trembling fingers.
Liu Ming was about to leave, but he stopped and looked back at Shang Rong.
"Originally I didn't want to get entangled with you, but you actually had to force me to do it. Old Prime Minister, you have experienced three dynasties and have seen the world. The change of dynasties is the most common thing! Now Zhou No matter what happens to the king, you ministers do have the obligation and responsibility to protect him. This is understandable.
However, Pindao does not have Pindao. As a Pindao cultivator, it has nothing to do with me whether the dynasty changes or the generation changes. Haha, if Pindao loses the conditions for cultivation because of the turmoil and changes, then Pindao is just an ordinary Taoist priest, but Pindao is not!
Pindao, let me tell you, Pindao came here because of some reasons. The secret must not be leaked. It is not because of what Pindao wants. Whether it is a big businessman or the Xia Qi of the past, it has nothing to do with me!
In addition, you said that I am selfish, I will ask you, Du Yuanxi died, and Meibo was also killed. They were all because of persuading King Zhou. But there are so many civil and military officials in the whole dynasty, why don't others go? You are the ministers and enjoy the glory. The rich and powerful don't dare to persuade me anymore and place their hopes on the poor Taoist. Haha, I dare to ask the old prime minister, do you think it is appropriate?
In addition, as a veteran of the three dynasties, if you are like Du and Mei, and the same is true for others, King Zhou may have changed, but you are too afraid to dare. Isn't this selfish?
Having said that, you can take care of yourself. In addition, Pindao can tell you that the change of dynasties has its own destiny. God's will cannot be violated, and Pindao also obeys God's will! "
After Liu Ming finished speaking, he left without much pause.
Only Shang Rong stayed where he was.
He couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
After going through three dynasties, he has always taught others a lesson. After all, except for King Zhou, he was a minister with high prestige and status in the entire Da Shang Dynasty.
But now that Liu Ming has been punished by him, he was still punished completely and bloody!
Liu Ming said that all the ministers were afraid and did not dare to die to let him die as a Taoist priest. This was a bit shameless.
Liu Ming even told him tactfully that you might be able to change King Zhou's mind by following the example of Du Yuanxian and Mei Bo.
Isn't this forcing him to be burned or beheaded by King Zhou?
The more Shang Rong thought about it, the more sad he felt.
Liu Ming made it very clear that people can cultivate regardless of the change of dynasties. From this, it can be seen that they are indeed outsiders and don't care about such noisy matters.
"Hey, for the sake of Da Shang, I got dressed up and had to be scolded. Haha, I have been through three dynasties and I am already tired. That's all. As the Taoist priest said, God's will is yours, so just let everything go! I have already done it for The great merchant has worked hard, and the two good ministers are dead, but the king still hasn’t changed a bit, haha, that’s it, that’s it, it’s time for me to live a good life!”
Suddenly, Shang Rong muttered to himself and slowly walked towards King Zhou's harem.
This time Shang Rong still walked in directly, and the servants had no choice but to report to King Zhou.
"What is this old guy trying to do? Does he really want to force me to kill him too?"
King Zhou was furious when he heard the message from his chamberlain.
"My minister, Shang Rong, has served the king for more than ten years after three dynasties. However, he is old and frail. Recently, he has felt the approach of death. Now that he is about to die, it is difficult for him to work for the king and the great merchants. Today, Shang Rong Rong is here to implore the king to allow me to resign and return to my hometown!"
Outside the gate of Shouxian Palace, Shang Rong said loudly before King Zhou could speak.
King Zhou, who was a little angry at first, pushed Daji away and stood up.
"What did you say?"
Although he was separated by the door, King Zhou was still shocked.
"Please allow the king to allow me to resign and return to my hometown. I can no longer serve the king!"
Shang Rong continued.
King Zhou really heard it clearly this time. He opened the door and went out, looking at Shang Rong who was kneeling on the ground.
"Prime Minister Shang, you are a veteran of three dynasties. You are the pillar of the dynasty. How can you leave? You'd better get up quickly!"
King Zhou said hurriedly.
Shang Rong is different from others. If it were someone else, King Zhou might not care whether you love him or not.
However, Shang Rong can be regarded as a veteran of the three dynasties, and was an important helper for King Zhou to become the king of Shang Dynasty. Naturally, his identity and status are different from others.
"Your Majesty, I also want to serve your Majesty and the Great Shang, but now I really have no energy. Your Majesty, I'd better let my veteran return to his hometown to retire!"
Shang Rong said firmly.
When King Zhou saw it, he felt helpless and had no choice but to nod.
"As a result, Dashang has lost an old man who can share my worries with me. Oh, that's all. I can't bear you running around for the government every day anymore. I will give an order to send you back and reward you with money." Wait, let the officials see it off for you!"
After King Zhou finished speaking, Shang Rong had a disappointed look in his eyes.
However, now that the matter was over, he had nothing to say.
"Your Majesty, no need. I want to leave quietly, so I don't need to alarm the officials. Let me take my family and followers and leave alone. This is my last wish. Your Majesty, in the future, I will still use my country as my country." The main thing is Sheji, after all, the great merchants’ empire was hard-won.”
Shang Rong said with some sincerity.
King Zhou nodded slightly.
Then King Zhou sent his servant to send Shang Rong some greetings and condolences from the king.
This time King Zhou was not stingy and gave a lot of money and some treasures.
And Shang Rong didn't refuse. After all, if he didn't want it, King Zhou would think he had some intentions. It would only add some trouble, so he might as well take it!
It just so happens that I can still use it after retiring from old age and returning home, which is a good thing.
The news of Shang Rong retiring from old age and returning home soon spread throughout the Great Shang Chaoge City.
The people may not feel much, but the civil and military officials are deeply worried.
Because will this indicate any bad results?