Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

"Today's banquet ends here. Please go back!"

After Chu Ning finished his instructions, he immediately stood up and waved his sleeves, as if he was seeing someone off.

All the kings said in unison, "We, the ministers, shall take our leave."

Everyone filed out, and in a moment, Chu Ning was the only one left in the hall.

Soon, Zhao Yu came to report: "Your Highness, the princes are all out. Our people are watching. If there is any news, they will report it."

Chu Ning showed a satisfied look on his face: "I am very curious, who will they join forces with?"

In the past, he was always schemed against by others.

This time, he will take the initiative to muddy the waters.

Only when the water is muddy can he find the real mastermind.

Since the other party dared to spread rumors that were unfavorable to him in the three states of Jiangnan, but he could not find any information about the other party, it showed that the other party was very powerful.

Big enough to be difficult for his royal guards to detect!

Therefore, this time he wanted to take advantage of the election of Zongzheng and use the power of everyone to force the other party out.

"Your Highness, you deliberately let them join forces. What if they deliberately falsified the information in order to find the mastermind behind it?"

Zhao Yu was a little worried. He was afraid that things would get out of control.

After all, there are so many princes, and everyone has their own plans. If they start fighting with each other, it will probably not end well.

But Chu Ning chuckled when he heard this: "Although it makes some sense, if they lie, others may not agree."

"By then, no one else will agree even if I don't have to do anything."

Everyone can cheat.

But with so many princes, if he lied, how could he deceive others?

Zhao Yu reacted, a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face: "I understand, Your Highness wants to..."

Chu Ning raised his eyebrows, and Zhao Yu stopped.

"Alright, let the Royal Guards keep an eye on them. Wait until they have united and then report to me."

"Yes!"

After sending Zhao Yu away, Chu Ning went to the back hall. Shen Wanying had been in a bad mood recently, and he had to comfort her.

At this time, the princes who had left the palace were each looking for someone to join forces with.

Of course, the most anxious ones were the three princes.

They are determined to obtain the post of Zongzheng and strive to gain more rights.

Only in this way can they be closer to the throne.

The fifteenth prince Chu Xuan took the initiative to meet King Wu who was about to leave.

"Uncle Wu, do you have time to visit my residence?" Chu Xuan asked with a smile.

King Wu raised his eyebrows, looked Chu Xuan up and down, and a hint of amusement appeared on his rough face:

"Why, His Highness the Fifteenth Prince wants to join forces with me?"

"Hahahaha, Uncle Wu Wang is really quick-witted!"

Chu Xuan didn't waste any words. He glanced at the sixteenth and seventeenth princes who were stopping the other princes, and pulled Wu Wangchao aside.

It was not until the two of them were some distance away from the others that Chu Xuan said in a deep voice: "Uncle Wu Wang, the position of Zongzheng is of great importance. If we don't want it to be taken away by others, we'd better join forces!

Didn’t the prince say that he only cares about the result and not the process?

If Uncle Wu and I join forces, no one else will be our match."

But no matter how much Chu Xuan talked, the rough King Wu just crossed his arms and kept shaking his head.

It was not until Chu Xuan finished speaking that King Wu chuckled and said, “Even if we join forces, we may not be able to find the mastermind behind the scenes.”

"Also, even if we find the mastermind behind this, who will be the chief of the clan?"

It is hard to say whether they can find it or not, but if they do, there is only one Zong Zheng, but there are two of them, so how should they divide it?

Chu Xuan seemed to have anticipated this, and chuckled, “Uncle Wu Wang is older, so you are naturally the chief.

But after you become the Zongzheng, I hope you can suggest to my father and the crown prince that I be made the Shaoqing of Zongzheng."

The Shaoqing of the Zongzheng is a deputy position, one level lower than the Zongzheng, and is considered the next best thing.

King Wu was a little surprised. He stared at Chu Xuan and frowned, "Your Highness the Fifteenth Prince is willing to let me become the Chief Clan Leader?"

Chu Xuan pretended to sigh: "Alas, this king does not want to do this, but the two prince brothers are pressing hard. If I don't take action, if the sect is them, then I am afraid that I will not be able to stay in Kyoto City.

Rather than letting them both benefit, it is better to join forces with Uncle Wu Wang. At least Uncle Wu Wang will not harm me, right?"

King Wu suddenly realized.

If that's the case, then he really has no reason to refuse.

"The fifteenth prince is indeed a man who can accomplish great things!"

King Wu smiled and patted Chu Xuan on the shoulder, saying loudly: "Now that it has come to this, it would be hypocritical for me to refuse."

"But words are not enough. How can Your Highness the Fifteenth make me believe your words?"

In response, Chu Xuan raised his lips slightly: "This matter is simple, I can sign a document, and of course King Wu must also sign it!"

King Wu was worried that he would go back on his word, and of course he was also worried that King Wu would demote him after he accomplished his goal.

Therefore, signing a written agreement is beneficial to both parties!

"Hahahaha, the fifteenth prince is indeed smart!"

King Wu laughed and said, "Come on, lead the way!"

"Uncle Wu, please come this way!"

The two reached an agreement and left the palace happily.

On the other side, the sixteenth prince Chu Bin went to see King Chen.

Faced with Chu Bin's invitation, a look of helplessness appeared on King Chen's face.

"Ahem... Your Highness the Sixteenth, my body cannot bear the pain, and I do not want to interfere in this matter."

Prince Chen shook his head and said, "During this period, the imperial physician has been treating my health. I am afraid that no one will be sent to investigate this matter in the short term. Please ask Your Highness the Sixteenth Prince to seek help from someone else."

After saying this, without waiting for Chu Bin to refuse, King Chen stood up and left.

Chu Bing stared at the departing figure of King Chen and could only snort coldly: "You don't know what's good for you. Do you really think that I can't do this without seeing you?"

After saying this, he stood up and caught up with Prince Teng who was not far ahead.

Although Prince Teng is not as strong as Prince Chen, one more person means more strength.

What's more, Prince Teng was not as powerful as him, so he naturally took the lead. It was also natural for him to become the head of the clan after the success.

On the other side, the seventeenth prince Chu Yun stopped King Wen.

"Uncle Wen Wang, the situation is like this, we can't fall behind."

Chu Yun pointed at the princes who were talking and said in a deep voice: "Look, they are already joining forces. If we still fight alone, they will definitely exclude us first."

The power of one person is limited. If they join forces and integrate their forces, it will definitely have miraculous effects.

What's more, the other two princes have already been selected, and Chu Yun doesn't want to return empty-handed.

Upon hearing this, King Wen glanced at the other princes, hesitated for a moment, and then asked:

"If I agree, what can you bring to me?"

"Zongzheng Shaoqing, and 10% of the profits from this king's business!"

Chu Yun did not hesitate and not only offered a high-ranking position but also benefits, showing his sincerity.

"Since the Seventeenth Prince is so confident, I will trust you this time!"

The tripartite alliance is officially reached!

But no one expected that what happened next would be so unexpected.

Because a prince died!