The First Tyrant of Daxia

He had seen the young man Gongsun Zhongmou, and he was indeed a talented person. However, as for his ability to achieve hegemony and ambition, that was hard to say.

The most important thing is that Gongsun Ruoshui's tone was threatening and sounded like a negotiation, which made him very unhappy.

"Why should I believe that you are not the next Wang family?"

Being scrutinized, Gongsun Ruoshui's face turned stern, she felt very stressed, and there was sweat on her fair forehead.

"Your Majesty, I can guarantee with my life that Zhongmou is not Wang Wei!"

Qin Yun stood up, his body straight as a pine tree, full of oppression.

He walked towards her with a swift and vigorous stride, his eyes like torches, and spoke loudly.

"No!"

"You can't guarantee it." He waved his sleeves and snorted coldly.

The sudden change in attitude made Gongsun Ruoshui a little uneasy.

Then, Qin Yun walked over and shouted.

"Humph, I thought you would know your limits, but you don't!"

"I can take back your privileges and wealth at any time, but I will only give you a way out because of your contributions to the Gongsun family."

"But now, you actually dare to take the initiative to ask me for the position of Prime Minister. What's the difference between this and the aristocratic family threatening me in the past?"

"Where has your Gongsun Ruoshui changed?!"

Qin Yun said the last sentence with sharp eyes, almost growling.

Gongsun Ruoshui's delicate body trembled, and she took three steps back after being scolded, almost falling down!

Now, as the only one in the aristocratic family, he feels even more powerless when facing Qin Yun.

She bit her lip and clenched her hands.

"But Your Majesty, have you forgotten the strong support of my Gongsun family in Youzhou?"

Qin Yun sneered, stood with his hands behind his back, and his aura completely suppressed the other party.

"I can tell you frankly, if I didn't remember your contributions, your head, Gongsun Ruoshui, would have long since turned into dry bones!"

She suddenly raised her head and stared at Qin Yun, her charming face showing an extremely unwilling expression.

He accused: "You are destroying the bridge after crossing it!"

Qin Yun said calmly: "If you think so, then I can't do anything about it."

"But you must remember one thing for me."

He opened his arms as if embracing the sky.

"Everything in the world is yours only if I give it to you!"

"If I don't give it to you, you can't threaten me, let alone rob me!"

That deep and captivating look made Gongsun Ruoshui's defenses completely collapse, and her face gradually turned pale!

I feel helpless. Is it true that I can't get any benefit at all?

"Hmph, get down!"

Qin Yun unceremoniously ordered her to leave, intending to give her a good shock, otherwise she, as the head of a powerful family, would never be able to figure out the situation.

Gongsun Ruoshui panicked.

Given the current situation in Daxia, it would not be a good thing to offend Qin Yun again.

Moreover, she believed that Qin Yun's attitude was basically to banish the Gongsun family to the cold palace, and it was her decision to surrender to the court.

If she loses both, how can she face the people of Jiangdong?

"No, Your Majesty, you can't do this!"

She rushed forward excitedly and grabbed Qin Yun's dragon robe with both hands.

"You promised me that as long as you sent troops, you would give the Gongsun family fair treatment!"

Qin Yun frowned, looking at her pale and anxious face, his heart was slightly touched. It must not be easy for a woman to carry the banner of the Gongsun family, right?

But public is public and private is private, and Qin Yun has never been a saint.

He said coldly: "I have promised you some conditions, but these conditions all have prerequisites!"

"And your current attitude and behavior, Gongsun Ruoshui, makes me very, very, dissatisfied!!"

Every word was like the sound of thunder.

Gongsun Ruoshui's slender legs went weak and she almost fell down.

Even someone as strong as her who had been in power for decades was defeated by it.

His eyes turned red and he knelt down in front of Qin Yun with a bang.

"Your Majesty, I was wrong...!"

"If the Gongsun family did not have these guarantees, they would definitely be liquidated by their political enemies in the next few decades."

"I really don't mean any harm..."

The voice even had a hint of pleading, very helpless!

The family used to be a powerful family, but with such a past and an absolute grudge against the poor people in the world, and in the current situation without the protection of the emperor, one can imagine how difficult the future will be.

In fact, it may not even take ten years for everything to be reduced to ashes.

Qin Yun looked at her, slightly stunned.

In his impression, this woman was extremely strong and majestic; after all, she was the head of a powerful family.

To put it bluntly, her power is even greater than that of the former Empress Dowager Dou Ji.

But now, she was kneeling in front of him, crying and begging.

Thinking of how arrogant she used to be in Lushan, Qin Yun was stunned and dazed, unable to believe it.

There was silence in the imperial study for a long time.

After Qin Yun thought about it, he said calmly: "You want to survive, but you also want to hold on to power. To be honest, it's difficult to have both."

"Even if I want to, the officials in the court will make trouble."

How could Gongsun Ruoshui not understand this truth? She grabbed Qin Yun's dragon robe with her jade hands and suddenly raised her head.

That face is charming and delicate. Although not girlish, it is very attractive.

There are traces of tears on her face, which makes people feel distressed.

"Your Majesty, I can abdicate."

"I can shoulder the Gongsun family's past and let Zhongmou lead the family into the future."

Qin Yun looked at her deeply.

Gongsun Ruoshui really admitted defeat this time. Having lost the fangs of the leader of a powerful family, all she could do was beg.

Not bad!

This is the effect he wants.

Before recruiting people, win their hearts first.

Before defeating the enemy, you must first break his courage.

"I am quite satisfied with this attitude, but there is one thing: Gongsun Zhongmou is an opposition figure. If he wants to be the prime minister, he must show something."

"It won't work just based on your one-sided statement."

"I can give him a chance and let him do it step by step, how about that?"

Gongsun Ruoshui wiped her eyes, raised her head and said with some fear: "But, but Gu Chuntang was also a commoner, why can he directly become the prime minister, but Zhongmou can't?"

Qin Yun said calmly: "I like Gu Chuntang's dedication to the people and his lack of ambition."

"And what about Gongsun Zhongmou?"

The double entendre left her speechless.

"What position do you plan to give Zhongmou?" she asked, as if taking a step back.

Qin Yun said: "I have my own considerations, you don't have to worry."

"If you want the Gongsun family to prosper, you should understand that any high official is just a figurehead. I can appoint or kill him!"

"Prime Minister, it's not like I haven't killed anyone before."

The light tone made Gongsun Ruoshui's back feel cold and covered with goose bumps.

I stole a glance at his handsome profile and felt a chill in my heart.

Pride, conceit, and cunning were all completely defeated at this moment.

Yes, what is this man afraid to do?

"Okay, I understand..." She repeated in a low voice: "I understand the principle of the world being united."

"Please let it go, Your Majesty. My Gongsun family is loyal to Your Majesty. Similarly, I also believe that Your Majesty will not treat the family loyal to Your Majesty unfairly."

"Just like... the Xiao family today."

Qin Yun looked at her admiringly and smiled.

"As expected of the former leader of a powerful family, you are very clear-headed. I like chatting with smart people like you. Get up."

He stretched out his hand and supported Gongsun Ruoshui's wrist.

Her body trembled, and it felt like ten thousand ants were crawling on the places where she was touched. She gritted her teeth and persevered, then slowly stood up.