Even the civil and military officials in the imperial court, and even the emperor upon the dragon throne, didn't they all originate from the common people in the beginning?
Two tears of blood welled up in the corners of Yan Wuying's eyes.
He thought of another path to restore the nation: back when he first left Tianqi City, he could have found a secure place to build his own sphere of influence, using the wealth from the imperial treasury to disguise himself simply as a minor official. Eschewing the imperial court entirely and remaining among the common folk, he could have cultivated truly knowledgeable men.
Chapter 157