Chapter 669: Do You Think History Is Just a Few Words?
With the Crown Prince’s approval, someone quickly led Daoist Zhenye toward the Historical Pavilion.
Premier watched Daoist Zhenye's departing figure with some concern. Lowering his voice, he asked, “Prince Ning, what exactly is this man trying to do?”
Before Prince Ning could answer, he was overcome by a fit of coughing, his entire body trembling uncontrollably.
It was only after several minutes that Prince Ning finally took a deep breath, looked at Premier, and said in a low voice, “Premier, you've read many books over the years. You must know that if one wishes to overthrow a dynasty, aside from immediate destruction, the other way is through gradual, imperceptible change...”
The stories recorded in the historical annals were the past of a dynasty. If future generations wished to understand that history, they could only read the records. These accounts might serve to inspire people. But if those stories were erased, the consequences would be...
The Premier was not a fool. He had merely been too exhausted today, which had momentarily dulled his thinking. Now, hearing Prince Ning's words, he quickly grasped the implication. However, he immediately said, “This old subject is friends with the Grand Historian and know his temperament. I fear...”
Prince Ning's gaze was complicated as he looked at the Premier and said seriously, “This prince wishes to stir up some trouble. Will you help this prince, Premier?”
The Premier looked at the Prince Ning before him, a trace of doubt in his eyes.
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