Chapter 374

In the imperial capital Luoyang, a new city was being built a hundred li to the north.

In order to match the new emperor who would ascend to the throne in three days, the Central Plains Empire had undergone a complete restructuring. Luoyang was also renamed Ba Du.

The Huangfu Clan had used a large amount of manpower and resources to build a magnificent palace to the north of Luoyang in an extremely short period of time.

This would be the new palace, and it would officially be used when the new emperor ascended to the throne in three days.

Although the palace would only be unsealed in three days, the new members of the royal family had already moved here in large numbers.

In the past few days, carriages from all over the continent had arrived outside the new palace in an endless stream. Almost every member of the Huangfu Clan had an endless stream of visitors.

There was no other reason than the fact that the new emperor had ascended to the throne and the situation had changed greatly. Everyone was in danger and tried to understand the new emperor's policies by contacting the royal family to ensure their own safety.

At this moment, outside Huangfu Li's temporary residence in the new city, a group of tall stone men were particularly eye-catching. They had already been waiting here for a long time.

"Young master, we've already waited outside for six hours. Several groups of people from the human race arrived later than us, but they entered the palace earlier than us. They're clearly deliberately neglecting our clan!"

Several stone men said angrily.

"The new emperor has ascended to the throne. As Huangfu Wuji's eldest son and the future crown prince, Huangfu Li will naturally have more guests. Wait patiently. As envoys from the Western Desert, he will eventually meet us. "

The young master of the Stone Clan, Shi Jian, said calmly, calming the emotions of his clansmen. However, he couldn't hide the worry in the depths of his eyes.

The situation in the Central Plains Empire had changed greatly. Huangfu Wuji had ascended to the throne and had invited all the clans of the continent to attend the ceremony.

As the young master of the Western Desert Stone Clan, he had a noble bloodline and happened to be studying in the Nine States. Thus, he had been sent here by the clan. On the surface, it was to attend the ceremony, but in reality, he had come to inquire about the Huangfu Clan's next move.

Everyone was saying that Huangfu Wuji had just unified the Nine States and the Dark World, and his next move was to sweep through all the clans and unify the continent.

He had probably invited all the clans of the continent for the ceremony because he had an ulterior motive, perhaps to demonstrate his might.

The upper echelons of the Stone Clan had been worried about the powerful Huangfu Clan. As an important member of the clan, he naturally wanted to share the burden of the clan.

Shi Jian had already thought of what he wanted to do when he saw Huangfu Li. He hoped to become an envoy of friendship between the two clans, to improve mutual understanding and maintain the hard-won peace.

However, he did not expect that Huang Fu Li would not see him even though he had been waiting here for a long time. Instead, the guests that came later were all received.

To be of the Huangfu Li Palace, the Huangfu Palace, Li Clan, of Palace, and had guests.

"Huangfu Clan, Clan, Li of Clan"

To Clan, Shi Yi had Palace, the Li Li of the palace was Clan of, to Clan, to, to, the Palace.

The Li Clan, Huang Kingdom, Chen Clan, ", a, Luo, the, the Palace, to, to, to.

The Huangfu Clan had only been in power for a short period of time, yet not only had they built a new palace, but they had also decorated it so magnificently. The amount of manpower and resources they had expended was unimaginable.

He couldn't help but think of the refugees he had seen on his way from True Martial Academy to Luoyang.

Wine and meat stink at the gates, while bones of the frozen dead lay on the streets.

The new Emperor had ascended to the throne, but he didn't understand how to sympathize with the common people. On the contrary, he had gone on a large scale, making life difficult for them.

He didn't dare to comment on whether this method was wise or not. After entering the palace, he finally saw the new Crown Prince, Huangfu Li.

Huangfu Li was already middle-aged. At this moment, his face was glowing with health and vigor. His eyebrows were dancing, but he appeared to be a bit fat and greasy.

Shi Jian couldn't help but compare him to the previous Crown Prince, Ji Zefang. Whether it was in terms of temperament or appearance, the two were worlds apart.

"You are the Stone Clan's Young Lord, Shi Jian?"

Huangfu Li was sitting in his seat, eating. When he saw Shi Jian, he asked carelessly.

He didn't stand up, seeming extremely disrespectful. Shi Jian recalled the time he had met Ji Zefang at True Martial Academy. The other had been like a modest gentleman. Comparing the two, even their etiquette was lacking.

Huangfu Li's name had the word "Li" in it, but it gave him an arrogant feeling. He felt great regret for Crown Prince Ji Zefang's passing.

Shi Jian greeted Huangfu Li with human etiquette and introduced himself.

Huangfu Li saw his polite manner and couldn't help but laugh. "I've long heard that the Stone Clan's Young Lord isn't as barbaric and rude as other Stone Clan members. Sit anywhere, we can eat together. "

Hearing this, Shi Jian sat down. The Stone Clan member behind him hid his anger.

The other's words seemed to be praising their Young Lord, but they were actually mocking the entire Stone Clan!

"I heard that Young Lord Shi has been working hard to have exchanges between our two races. You even said that you want to open up a large oasis in the Western Desert, allowing humans to have a place to live in the Western Desert. Is that true?"

Exquisite dishes were served on the dining table as Huangfu Li asked with a smile.

"It's true. We have already reached a preliminary agreement with the Azure Wood Manor. We hope to use the next five to ten years to change the Western Desert's harsh environment, allowing all races to have a better living space in the Western Desert."

Shi Jian hurriedly nodded as he said, "There is indeed such a thing. When the time comes for the coronation of the new Emperor, we will need the full support of the Central Plains' imperial government. I hope that Your Highness can put in a good word for the new Emperor to facilitate this matter. "

"Yes, Young Lord Shi's ideals are very noble."

Huangfu Li said with a smile, but there was mockery deep in his eyes.

From his point of view, Huangfu Li's thoughts were completely whimsical. Those who weren't of the same race were bound to have different intentions. Who would be willing to live with the vulgar and lowly Stone Clan?

He already knew of his father's thoughts on the Western Desert Stone Clan. The Western Desert had extremely rich mineral resources that had to be taken. As for the Western Desert Stone Clan, his father had never thought much of it.

As he understood his father's attitude towards the Stone Clan, Huangfu Li also felt contempt for them. Especially since Shi Jian was young and adorable in his foolishness, he could not help but have thoughts of teasing him.

"Although Young Lord Shi's ideals are good, different races need to understand each other. It cannot just be spoken of verbally. It needs to be expressed through action."

"Let me give you an example. There is a saying in the Human Race that goes' when in Rome, do as the Romans do '. Since Young Lord Shi has come to my place, you should drink and eat with me. That way, we can understand each other, right?

Huangfu Li smiled as he swept his gaze across the delicacies in front of Shi Jian, indicating for him to start eating.

"This …"

Shi Jian understood what he meant, but he could not help but reveal a look of hesitation.

Everyone knew that the Western Desert Stone Clan could not eat human food. They lived off ores, and if they ate human food, they would either have diarrhea or lose their lives.

Shi Jian had a powerful cultivation base, so he would not lose his life if he ate human food. But to him, eating human food was no different from eating rancid water.

"What's wrong, Young Lord Shi, you keep saying that you want to improve the friendship between our races, but you're not even willing to eat human food? I'm very disappointed. "

Huangfu Li shook his head and sighed.

Hearing this, Shi Jian gritted his teeth and forced a smile.

"I'll eat. Today, I'll taste human food."