stonecrandall Chapter 1201 Small fish flock together, big fish roam alone
Chapter 1201 Small fish flock together, big fish roam alone
Finally, He Caitou and Xu Sanshi walked out of the Wutong Mansion unharmed.
Lei Zheng sat in the main seat, seemingly lost in thought.
The Watercraft Commissioner and the Finance Commissioner exchanged a glance, and finally the latter spoke first, asking, "Are we really going to trust them like that?"
Wu Tong snapped out of his daze. "Or else, you and that brute Xu Sanshi will perish together?"
The finance commissioner, like a duck with its throat choked, let out two quacks and then fell silent.
He had just taken two concubines, and it was the perfect time for him. He didn't want to be targeted by a madman. Besides, although he had many children, he only had a few sons, and he still needed to continue the family line!
Shui Qiaosi remained silent. Although he had not amassed as much wealth as the Finance Commissioner and the Military Commissioner, he had still wielded considerable power over the years. He controlled most of the officials who actually did the work, and the tributes from those officials amounted to a substantial sum each year.
They didn't want to be targeted by that madman Xu Sanshi, because they wouldn't be able to retaliate afterward. The Xuanming Sect was a secluded sect, and its location had not yet been discovered. Moreover, the people of the Xuanming Sect were good at hiding and enduring.
Should we seek revenge on Xu Sanshi's biological mother?
The fact that the eldest princess of Douling was able to live peacefully for so long after the passing of the previous Douling Emperor proves that her strength should not be underestimated.
Otherwise, the power struggles within the harem would have killed Princess Douling long ago.
The power struggles within the imperial harem are far more insidious and intense than those between aristocratic families.
As for the other people Xu Sanshi values, conclusions have already been reached.
If you're not afraid of death, then go and challenge Shrek Academy.
"Besides this method, it seems we have no other way. You all know whether our hands and feet are clean or not. Even if we do it cleanly, that madman Xu Sanshi never thought of collecting evidence!" Lei Zheng said bitterly.
"However, it's not without its benefits; it just requires our colleagues to pay a price to make things happen!"
A sinister look appeared on Lei's face.
He can gain a lot, but it depends on whether his former colleagues cooperate.
The Waterworks Commissioner and the Finance Commissioner exchanged a glance, and a fierce look began to appear on their faces.
Former colleagues?
Now it's about reaping the benefits.
The two people walked out of the Wutong Mansion gate and left slowly, giving people a feeling of being unhurried.
"Cai Tou, are we really going to cooperate with these guys?"
"Sanshi, small fish swim in schools, big fish swim alone, and these big fish come and go, sometimes near, sometimes far. Killing any of them won't cause any trouble!"
"The big fish have taken over some territory, and they are always thinking about expanding their territory in order to get more prey and benefits. So, until only a few of them remain in their group, the other big fish just die."
He Caitou patted Xu Sanshi on the shoulder. "This is called a series of stratagems! It includes techniques like slowly boiling a frog, using one enemy to devour another, and turning the tables on someone else!"
Xu Sanshi found the explanation a bit confusing, but he knew that such a malicious scheme must have been devised by Ye Nanxiao.
"Alright, next step, we'll prepare to wait for them in the palace prison!" He Caitou rubbed his bald head.
The arrest of the Minister of Justice is a signal.
Disrupting this signal is equally important for the remaining parasites.
It doesn't matter which parasite jumps out first, because whether they jump out or not, there will definitely be a prison break tonight.
Only when there is a signal will the parasites start to stir, and only then will the three big fish that have just taken the bait begin to act.
He Caitou remembered a sentence from Ye Nanxiao: "When you want to use the enemy, don't expect me to stay still while the enemy stays still; you have to lead the enemy to move!"
He orchestrated and acted on his own, holding the key to activating these guys in his own hands.
The mastermind behind the plan.
Sitting opposite Ye Nanxiao was the Douling Emperor, dressed in imperial robes and possessing the refined and gentlemanly appearance.
Jiang Nannan sat to his left; both of them had been invited over by the Douling Emperor.
However, Ye Nanxiao guessed that the one who really invited him here was not the Douling Emperor in front of him, but the Douling Princess hiding behind the scenes.
"You two are truly remarkable for your youth, breaking numerous records on the mainland at such a young age. I greatly admire you. Do you have any plans to make a significant contribution in some field and leave your mark on history?"
"If so, please speak up, and I may offer you some assistance."
Emperor Douling made it very clear that, given his status as an emperor, he should not act in this way.
Ye Nanxiao guessed that it was probably because the Douling Emperor couldn't sit still any longer.
Even a puppet, after fully enjoying the wonderful taste of power, unless he is a saint or a person with a carefree mindset, cannot easily give up power.
So the Great Emperor of Douling was anxious. He wanted to win over Ye Nanxiao, and even went so far as to show his intention to recruit him in front of Xue Lingxun.
Even if he has to pay the price for this, he has to do it.
He's running out of time.
Xu Sanshi's power grew rapidly, almost like a rocket. He easily defeated a large number of those parasites who he found extremely troublesome. It would be impossible for Xu Sanshi to be a lone wolf.
He had also planted a large number of spies in the palace, but found no signs that Xue Lingxun had made a move.
While the Xuanming Sect still has a large system, it is unlikely to possess such great power.
Finally, his gaze settled on Shrek Academy, Tang Sect, and the Aodu Chamber of Commerce.
In the end, he found a name: Ye Nanxiao.
These matters were hidden in secret and extremely concealed, but Emperor Douling still managed to uncover them through intuition and analysis.
Therefore, he desperately wanted Ye Nanxiao to join him.
Ye Nanxiao quietly looked at the young emperor.
With his current status and power, he doesn't need to care about the emperor's expression at all.
The world is so vast, he can roam freely as he pleases.
But the threat from the abyss could erupt at any moment.
He must expedite the integration of the four major empires on the continent.
The current Douling Emperor should be prepared to be a good puppet.
Ye Nanxiao shook his head slightly, "I'm afraid I'm not worthy of Your Majesty's favor. The academy is busy with its tasks, and evil spirit masters are rampant. I will have to rush to the border war zone in less than three days to take over the mission of eliminating evil spirit masters!"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Douling's expression instantly turned sour, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
But he didn't react. His current situation is very bad, but that doesn't mean he's lost his mind.
Reason still exists.
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He understood that he had no power to force Ye Nanxiao and the others; Shrek Academy was their powerful shield.
Emperor Douling could only sigh inwardly and think of another way.
After exchanging a few words with Ye Nanxiao, he excused himself by saying he was busy with official duties and left first.
Ye Nanxiao looked at the back of the Douling Emperor and shook his head slightly.
A puppet is just a puppet; it can barely maintain the status quo, lacks expansion capabilities, and is unlikely to achieve revival.
Princess Douling's judgment is indeed sharp, and her methods are remarkable.
He stroked Jiang Nannan's little hand, guessing that the Great Princess Douling, having watched the show for so long, should have appeared by now.
The thought had barely crossed his mind when two palace maids came into view.
"Gentlemen, the eldest princess requests your presence." One of the palace maids bowed.
Ye Nanxiao let Jiang Nannan interact with the two palace maids and led him around.
Two palace maids led Ye Nanxiao and Jiang Nannan through a maze of twists and turns into an unremarkable palace.
Ye Nanxiao recalled the route map from earlier. The palace was located behind the place where he had just discussed with Emperor Douling, but he did not expect that he would have to go through eighteen bends in the mountain road to get in.
When they were guided to sit down, Xue Lingxun, who was in the main seat, slowly opened her eyes.
She was beautiful, but her face had a kind expression.
"Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Xue Lingxun, and I am Xu Sanshi's mother. Thank you for taking care of Sanshi."
At this moment, Xue Lingxun is speaking to Ye Nanxiao and Jiang Nannan as Xu Sanshi's biological mother.
Perhaps because Xu Sanshi was mentioned, Xue Lingxun went straight to the point: "Was Xiao Shitou's goal something he himself wanted to achieve?"
The implication is that Ye Nanxiao has indoctrinated Xu Sanshi with his thoughts and controlled him.
"Yes, Your Highness, that is his idea, and he is growing up."
Ye Nanxiao nodded. Xue Lingxun's current status meant there was no need for her to play tricks.
After receiving the answer, Xue Lingxun nodded slightly. She had clearly observed Xu Sanshi's growth rate.
"I have a question. Why does Little Stone want to overthrow this empire?" Xue Lingxun's gaze fell on Ye Nanxiao, gradually becoming sharp.
Ye Nanxiao pondered for a moment, deciding it was better to let Xu Sanshi explain the current biggest boss on the mainland in person.
However, there is one thing he needs to correct.
"Your Highness, it's not about overthrowing the empire, but merely restricting the emperor and minimizing the impact of his actions and inactions. Even the eldest princess is powerless to stop the current Douling Empire. If the two empires at the front cannot hold it off, the Douling Empire, this scattered mess, will be destroyed in an instant."
"When San Shi returned, he carried the princess's expectations and did his best to save this land."
"As for the issue of the imperial system, this requires a lot of time to think about. At least for now, the empire still needs a clear and just environment."
Ye Nanxiao's answer was very diplomatic, and Xue Lingxun couldn't glean anything more from it.
But she understood that her son had returned for the position of the Great Emperor—no, for the Great Emperor, a legacy that had lasted for ten thousand years.
Xue Lingxun was quite dissatisfied with the overthrow of the emperor, after all, it was her own family's property.
She could throw it away, but she didn't want to see it being crumpled up and thrown away by someone else.
The best-case scenario she envisioned was her son sitting back in that seat.
Only his own son was qualified to sit in that position. As for his puppet nephew, the emperor, he could only apologize.
After all, he's enjoyed himself for so long, it's time for him to get up and walk around.
"Alliance and investment are all acceptable to the Empire, but my condition is that Little Stone sits on it."
Xue Lingxun didn't think too much about it, after all, her purpose was for her son.
We'll discuss other matters after he becomes the Great Emperor. (End of Chapter)