Chapter 641.2: The Temple Master Who Arrived Stepping On Morning Glow - Part 2
After that, as dynasties changed, the Wei Family remained, like a stone in the river, watching the waters of time flow by without changing, staying in place all along.
The Great Liang Emperor said with a laugh, "In the history books that follow, there will presumably be many unspeakable deeds that will bear the mark of the Wei Family and your handiwork."
The Temple Master made no attempt to deny it, saying calmly, "For all things in the world, unchanging is often the best outcome. Someone like Your Majesty, seeking change, how can you be sure what the world will become after that change?"
The Great Liang Emperor replied, "You stand at the highest peak, so you're naturally resistant to change. But those in the dust cannot remain in the dust forever."
"If one is of the dust, why yearn for the vastness of the sky?"
The Temple Master said calmly, "Truthfully, this penniless daoist admires Your Majesty. Your Majesty's martial prowess is unparalleled through the ages, and Your Majesty's ambition surpasses that of many so-called heroic emperors in the annals of history. Yet, this penniless daoist and Your Majesty stand on opposite shores of the same river, and can only face each other from opposite shores."
"Your Majesty is like a fierce wind. When the wind rises, the dust may glimpse the sky. But when the wind dissipates, the dust will inevitably fall back to the ground. In that case, what meaning is there in raising this wind, Your Majesty?"
The Great Liang Dynasty had a Chen Che, which was its blessing. But if there was only one Chen Che, it would become the Great Liang Dynasty's curse.
The Great Liang Emperor merely smiled, unconcerned.