Everyone in the hall was dumbfounded. No one could understand what was going on. In the past, the old master would have already flown into a rage. Yet, at this moment, he still had a pleasant expression on his face.
Of the entire hall, only Wang Chong's cousin was the first to react. He seemed to have guessed something and a contemplative look appeared on his face.
Wang Chong's big uncle, Wang Gen, happened to see this sight and he sighed deeply. A complicated emotion flashed across his eyes.
"Oh, there are words on the sword?"
The old master had just removed the black cloth wrapping the sword when he noticed a few ancient words on the sheath. His interest was piqued.
"Yes, grandson has given this sword a name."
Wang Chong lowered his head and replied.
"Kingdom Knight!"
The old master removed the layers of black cloth and took out the 'heavy sword'. There weren't any luxurious gems or gems on the sheath. The sheath of the 'heavy sword' was black and simple.
On the scabbard, there were two large characters written in ancient seal script. The old man's eyes lit up when he saw it.
【Kingdom Knight】
"This sword shall be known as the Kingdom Knight Sword!"
At the same moment, Wang Chong's voice sounded in everyone's ears.
"Chong-er, how did you do it? Grandfather is a renowned minister of the empire, and he has contributed greatly to the empire. Even His Majesty is respectful of him. How can his illustrious achievements be summed up by the words' Kingdom Knight '? How did you forge the sword? You're too careless. "
Before the old master could speak, Wang Chong's big uncle, Wang Gen, saw the words on the sheath and frowned. His eyes lit up when he saw Wang Chong's previous performance, and he couldn't help but praise the latter for putting in the effort.
But at this point, he realized that something was amiss.
His father was a renowned minister, and in the entire Tang dynasty, the only one who could match up to him was the Yao Clan's Old Master Yao. Using the term 'Kingdom Knight' to describe his father would be underestimating his father's contributions and standing in the Tang dynasty.
In the end, Wang Chong was still a fifteen-year-old child. Even though he was talented in other aspects, he was still lacking in political affairs.
"Uncle is wrong! Nephew's sword is not used to boast about Grandfather's contributions, but to express Grandfather's thoughts! "
Wang Chong knelt on the ground and said nothing. He looked at his grandfather.
"'When the lord worries, his subjects will be humiliated; when the lord is humiliated, his subjects will die.' The monarch was worried about the affairs of the state, and the officials took it as a humiliation. The monarch was humiliated, and the officials repaid it with death! Therefore, during the Western Han Dynasty, when the Han envoy Lai Dan was killed, Chang Hui, alone, disregarding his own life and death, led the troops of the Western Region to destroy Kucha. This is a national scholar! "
"During the reign of Emperor Xuan of the Western Han Dynasty, the Han envoy Gu Ji was killed. Chen Tang wrote a memorial to the emperor, 'Those who openly offend the strong Han must be killed no matter how far away'.
"During the reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Ban Chao was ordered to go to the Western Regions. He met the envoy of the Xiongnu in Shanshan. The Xiongnu army was strong and their defense was tight. Ban Chao said, 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'. Leading seventy-two Han soldiers, he slaughtered the Xiongnu that night and conquered the Western Regions. This was also a Kingdom Knight!
"If everyone in the world was a national scholar, why would Grandfather be so persistent in retreating? Grandfather wouldn't need to retreat, His Majesty wouldn't need to establish this Four Quarters Embassy, and our Great Tang wouldn't need to worry about the world being unable to prosper! "
Kneeling on the ground, Wang Chong said with a stern expression.
Even though these words were said by Wang Chong to his grandfather, they were also the thoughts in Wang Chong's heart.
Wang Chong had always been unable to understand his grandfather's thoughts. It was not until many years later, when he was appointed as the Grand Marshal of the world and sat in that position that he truly understood his grandfather's thoughts at that time!
Seek for one's duty in one's position!
When one sat on that position, what he considered was no longer his personal interests but the country and the world.
In his previous life, the Central Plains had been through a calamity, and by the time Wang Chong took over, the Central Plains was already on the verge of collapse. Even though Wang Chong racked his brains and gave his all, he couldn't save the Central Plains alone. Even after several decades, he was still unable to change the fate of the Central Plains.
This was the deepest regret in Wang Chong's heart. Be it in his previous life or this one, it was the same!
There were countless nights in the past when Wang Chong thought of the heavy responsibility he carried on his shoulders, and he would find it hard to sleep!
When he was unable to hold on alone, Wang Chong couldn't help but think how great it would be if there was someone in the world who could replace him and become his right-hand man!
Just like what Wang Chong had said, if everyone in the world was like a Kingdom Knight, how could he have been defeated, and how could the Central Plains have fallen into the enemy's hands?
If everyone in the world was like a Kingdom Knight, everything would have been different!
Just that, Wang Chong couldn't say all of this out. He could only make use of his grandfather's birthday to speak of it. In this world, he was probably the only one who understood his grandfather, but his grandfather … might not necessarily understand him!
Everyone in the room was confused at the start, but as Wang Chong spoke, they couldn't help but be visibly moved.
"Hahaha! Good, good, good! Chong-er, well said! Well said! … "
Initially, the old master was expressionless. But at this moment, holding onto the sword that Wang Chong had gifted him, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"To think that I, Wang Jiuling, would have such a soulmate as my grandson at such an old age. Gen-er, you don't understand, none of you understand. In the entire world, Chong-er is probably the only one who truly understands me! "
The Old Master laughed heartily, greatly comforted. Wang Chong's big uncle was astonished. The old master had a strict personality, and this was the first time he saw the old master laughing so happily.
"Also, Gen-er, there's something that you're wrong about. 'Zuo Zhuan? Sixteen Years of Duke Chenggong ':' As the saying goes, 'With the Nation's Scholars, they are unstoppable.' Not only is Chong-er's words not belittling me, it's the greatest compliment to me. — — Chong-er, get up! I'll accept this Nation Scholar Sword! "
The old master stood up from his seat, and under everyone's astonished gazes, for the first time, he made an exception and bent down to help Wang Chong up.
"Father!"
Wang Ru Shuang widened her eyes. She stared at the old master, then at Wang Chong, who was being helped up from the ground. She couldn't believe her eyes.
The old master was an important official of the country, an existence akin to a mountain of prestige.
Ever since he was young, he had never received such treatment, not even when an official was around. Even the four of them had never received such treatment from their father.
Wang Ru Shuang couldn't understand why her father would view Wang Chong in such high regard just by gifting him a sword.
"This lad …"
Staring at Wang Chong, Wang Ru Shuang was truly astonished. Women didn't understand politics, but Wang Ru Shuang knew that Wang Chong must have done something incredible.
By the side, Li Lin was astonished as well.
He had seen Wang Chong's performance with his own eyes, and even Zhao Fengchen of the Imperial Army was full of praise for him. However, Zhao Fengchen and the old master couldn't be compared in the same breath.
"Chong-er's words have probably touched the old master's heart …"
Li Lin muttered as he fell into deep thought. He had to admit that Wang Chong had refreshed his view of him.
On the other hand, Wang Chong's big aunt, Xing Yuan Chun, was different. Seeing the old master personally standing up to help Wang Chong up, her face darkened.
On the other hand, the old madam, who had pursed her lips tightly upon hearing that Wang Chong would gift a sword on a joyous occasion, couldn't help but chuckle at this moment.
"Yay! Yay! Yay! "
The Wang Family's little sister didn't understand what had just happened, nor did she understand what Wang Chong had said. Seeing their grandfather and grandmother rejoicing, everyone was delighted as well. They raised their fists in the embrace of the two elders and cheered excitedly.
— — The solemn atmosphere from a moment ago had frightened her so much that she didn't dare to move at all.
"This child."
At this moment, Wang Chong's mother couldn't help but rub her eyes in delight. She was so anxious over the matter that she nearly burst into tears.
"Come! Chong-er, come over and stand beside your big uncle. Stand together with grandfather. "
The old master held onto Wang Chong's hand and said:
"Shu Hua, you should join us as well."
"Yes, gonggong."
Wang Chong's mother was agitated. She felt both joy and pride in her heart. In the past, she would always be a yes-man during her father-in-law's birthday banquet, fearing that she would do something wrong.
After marrying into the Wang Family for so many years, this was the first time the old master had paid so much attention to her, especially mentioning her name.
"Grandfather, I think I should stand together with mother."
Wang Chong looked at his mother and suddenly said.
"Hehe, go on."
The old master was taken aback, but he didn't stop him. Instead, he smiled. Of all virtues, filial piety was the most important. He didn't think much of Wang Chong's actions. On the contrary, he was delighted.
"Men, help me keep this sword. Place it at the highest point of my study. I'll keep it well. "
The old master beckoned for an Imperial Army guard by the side.
His face was flushed, and his expression was completely different from before. Clearly, he was in a good mood.
With so many descendants of the Wang Clan gathered here, it was inevitable for the old master to ask about the affairs of the clan. Even the reticent old madam had an amiable expression on her face at this moment.
This time, it was time for the elders to speak. Other than Cousin Wang Li, who could occasionally speak a few words, the other juniors like Wang Chong, Wang Liang, and Wang Zhu Yan could only stand by the side obediently.
"You're incredible!"
On the other side, Wang Chong's cousin, Wang Liang, was bored to death. When he glanced at Wang Chong, he secretly gave him a thumbs up. Wang Chong chuckled and returned the gesture.
"How is it? Want to go out and play? "
"It's fine."
Wang Chong secretly gestured.
"Go out for a breather?"
"No."
Wang Chong shook his head once more. In the past, he was just like Wang Liang, unable to stand such dull gatherings. Whenever Cousin Wang Liang went out, he would often call him along.
However, as someone who had lived a second life, Wang Chong's attitude was completely different. He had matured a lot.
To Wang Chong, just seeing the members of the clan chatting here was already a great blessing.
Only after losing something would one know regret.
Only after regaining it would one know how to cherish it!
Seeing Wang Chong ignore him, Wang Liang quickly lost interest and ignored him. Wang Chong chuckled. He already knew what would happen next.
"Ah! My stomach hurts. Grandfather, grandmother, father, and mother, I'll be going out first! "
Holding his stomach, Wang Liang suddenly grabbed the air. Without waiting for the people in the hall to speak, he ran out.
In the great hall, everyone was still talking. Upon hearing this voice, everyone fell silent. The old master and old madam shook their heads, but they didn't stop him.
On the other hand, Wang Chong's big mother's face was steely from anger.
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