"I heard that the King of Zhenguo values ​​talents very much. With the Eighth Master's strategy, it won't be a big problem for him to become a county governor." Another strategist also echoed.

"I think Zhenguojun is really good. His performance at the literary event made the talented scholars and beautiful women from all over the world piss their asses off."

Zhao Chenchen sat there, listening to the discussions of his advisers. He said nothing, but a cold light flashed in the depths of his eyes.

These people didn't understand his thoughts at all. How could a mere county magistrate possibly be satisfied with Zhao Chenchen's abilities and skills?

At the very least, he had to follow in his father's footsteps and become the King of Nanyu.

"Don't say too much, everyone. With Eighth Master's ability, what he wants is not promotion, but power!" The gray-haired man sitting in the front row on the left hesitated for a moment and said, "Eighth Master, I think you can rely on the King of Zhenguo. If he is willing to help you become the new King of Nanyu, you will definitely hold great power by then."

On the other side sat two generals in armor. They were loyal men trained by Zhao Chenchen and were also two powerful generals under his command.

"Do you have any good ideas?"

Zhao Chenchen raised his eyebrows, his eyes shining. He was very clear about the abilities of the counselors around him, and Yu Zhenjie had extraordinary strategies.

"I think it's very simple. Master Ba just needs to find the King of Zhenguo and tell him your idea. As long as you become the King of Nanyu, the entire Nanyu County will obey his arrangements in the future."

"The purpose of our Zhenguojun's inspection of the Great Song Dynasty this time is to integrate the Great Song Dynasty. Since he has come to Nanjun, he naturally cannot sit idly by and watch the prince do nothing. You should know that before, when Zhenguojun returned triumphantly from the Eighteen Cities of Smoke and Cloud, didn't he destroy the King of Ye on the way?"

"You know, the prince is very powerful. If there is no internal and external support, the tens of thousands of troops led by the state king will not be able to defeat the prince at all."

Yu Zhenjie analyzed slowly, his meaning was very clear, that is, to use Ye Feng's power to destroy Zhao Pengju, and then Zhao Chenchen would seek an opportunity to become the new King of Nanyu.

"What you mean is that you want me to use the sword of Zhenguojun to kill my father and then seek the throne." Zhao Chenchen narrowed his eyes slightly.

He was a little worried, so he said directly: "But you should know the character of the King of Zhenguo. I'm afraid he won't allow me to become the King of Nanyu."

"Nanyu County will also need someone to govern it. By then, Master Ba will be the governor of Nanyu County, and a high-ranking official. How different is this from the title of King of Nanyu?"

Yu Zhenjie naturally knew that since Ye Feng wanted to destroy the King of Nanyu, it was impossible for him to appoint a new King of Nanyu. However, in Yu Zhenjie's opinion, there was no big difference between being a county governor and the King of Nanyu, as long as he could control Nanyu County.

"I don't quite agree with Brother Yu's opinion. This state ruler is not stupid. On the contrary, he is very smart. If we do this, we will be courting disaster." A counselor retorted.

“If there is no risk in doing big things, then Master Ba might as well just guard Wanping City honestly and be a local city lord. That would be safe.” Yu Zhenjie retorted immediately.

"I've heard that the King of Zhenguo is a rare talent. I will go to meet him and then act according to the circumstances." Zhao Chenchen secretly made up his mind. He wanted to use Ye Feng's power to help him become the new King of Nanyu.

"I will sneak out from the back door at midnight tomorrow. You will still come here to discuss matters every day. Everything should be as usual. Don't reveal any flaws. The mansion is full of spies arranged by my father." Zhao Chenchen's expression was also a little solemn. He knew very well that if his secret meeting with Ye Feng was exposed, his end would be miserable.

"As ordered!"

Everyone stood up, bowed, and turned to leave.

……

Nanyu County, Yun'an City.

"You are all my confidants. I believe you all know why I summoned you here, right?"

There were six people sitting in the meeting hall. Their faces were solemn, and they all knew clearly why the young man in front of them had called them together.

"The King of Zhenguo issued the Enfeoffment Order, but my father has been slow to implement it. Instead, he has tried every means to exploit my power and demanded that we hand over the soldiers we have raised with great difficulty to him for unified dispatch and management. If we do not have the power of the army, won't we just let him take over again in the future?"

"Everyone knows that my father has favored my eldest brother Zhao Huan since he was young. He has monopolized all the benefits. Now he obviously wants to pass the throne to Zhao Huan. With Zhao Huan's vicious character, if he inherits the throne, we brothers who have offended him will probably be the first to be cut into pieces."

Zhao Hui, the sixteenth son of King Nanyu, has been gifted and very powerful since childhood. He can be regarded as one of the most powerful among King Nanyu's twenty-seven sons.

That was why Zhao Pengju arranged for him to take over the barren Yun'an City when he was only sixteen years old and finished his coming-of-age ceremony. With his own abilities, Zhao Hui developed Yun'an City over the years. Seeing the strong army and strong horses, Zhao Hui thought he could get Zhao Pengju's recognition, but he didn't expect that he would have to hand over the military power in return.

"I now have 50,000 troops under my command, guarding Yun'an City. If I hand over the military power to my father, I will end up in a miserable state. I want to take a gamble and seek help from the King Zhenguo who is still in Luofu City, and use his power to fight against my father." Zhao Huan's voice was firm, he didn't want to become a prisoner.

He had worked hard to develop Yun'an City over the years. With the promulgation of the Enfeoffment Order, his father not only did not follow the order, but instead began to reap the power in their hands. Naturally, he was unwilling to do so.

"I wonder how the city lord wants to borrow the power of the state lord?"

A counselor asked Zhao Hui.

"When the Lord of the State of Zhenguo inspects the Song Dynasty, he will definitely want to destroy my father, the King of Nanyu. As long as the Lord of the State of Zhenguo promises to make me king, I will not ask for too much. I only need Yun'an City as my fiefdom. When the time comes, I will lead the 50,000 troops in my hands, rise up against my father, and cooperate with the Lord of the State of Zhenguo to help him take back Nanyu County."

There was a cruel look on Zhao Hui's face.

There was surprise in the eyes of the six people.

Since ancient times, the royal family has been ruthless, which is nothing more than the result of power.

In the fight for the throne and power, family affection seems meaningless.

"We support the city lord's decision."

All six people expressed their opinions.

"From now on, please keep an eye on me. I will find a way to sneak out of Yun'an City and avoid the spies arranged by my father." Zhao Hui said to the six people.

……

Nanyu County, Huaishang City.

"General, once we hand over the military power, we will be at the mercy of others."

Inside a mansion, there stood four generals in armor and with great momentum. They all seemed filled with righteous indignation, just because Zhao Pengju sent people to take over the army and ordered Zhao Mu to transfer the 30,000 soldiers in his hands to Minghua Pass.

You have to know that it is an important pass into Nanyu County. They were sent there obviously to prepare to resist Zhenguojun's attack on Nanyu County and use them as cannon fodder.

Zhao Pengju knew very well in his heart that the soldiers and generals under Zhao Mu were very loyal, and they could not be mobilized even if the military power was taken back. So he simply sent them to the first line of defense in Nanyu County. If Zhenguojun really led his troops to attack Nanyu County, he could not only consume the troops in Zhao Mu's hands, but also resist Ye Feng, which was killing two birds with one stone.

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