Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 227: Chapter 218: Demotion by One Rank

“Oh, Yang Zhenshan, the garrison officer of An Yuan City, that’s right, it’s him!” Emperor Chengping also remembered.

“I remember he had distinguished himself in the battle at Chongshan Pass, led 300 troops, and killed nearly a thousand enemies. Right, Marquis Changping also said this man possesses both wisdom and bravery, talent fit for a general!”

Eunuch Chen’s smile became even brighter. “Indeed, Your Majesty has a good memory. If Your Majesty hadn’t reminded me, this old servant would have forgotten that Marquis Changping had also mentioned Master Yang in the battle report!”

How could he not know that Liang Chu had mentioned Yang Zhenshan in the battle report? He simply hadn’t brought it up.

Now that His Majesty remembers, it just shows that His Majesty has a good memory and isn’t old yet—it was His Majesty who reminded this old servant.

And if His Majesty hadn’t remembered, he wouldn’t bring it up either.

“It’s a pity that he’s a bit too old!” Emperor Chengping said with some regret.

“The age doesn’t matter much; what’s important is that this Master Yang comes from a humble farming background.” Eunuch Chen reminded once again.

Coming from a farming background proves a humble origin, with little entanglement with the various forces within the court.

Such a person actually fits Emperor Chengping’s desires best, because he is currently most averse to officials in the court forming cliques and factions.

However, Emperor Chengping did not speak further, instead focusing his attention on the contents of the memorial.

After he finished reading the memorial, his wrinkled face couldn’t help but sag.

“Where is the Crown Prince?”

“Your Majesty, the Crown Prince should be in Wenhua Palace dealing with state affairs at this time!”

“Have him come here!”

Emperor Chengping’s voice was especially cold and stern, and Eunuch Chen didn’t dare to say another word, bowing as he exited the study.

After about a quarter of an hour, a middle-aged man dressed in bright yellow brocade robes and with refined features came to the study panting.

“Your son pays respect to you, Father Emperor!” The Crown Prince knelt and performed a big salute.

However, it was as if Emperor Chengping hadn’t heard him at all, continuing to flip through the memorial in his hands.

Eunuch Chen stood by the side with his head bowed and eyebrows low, even his breathing becoming softer.