The prince is very cruel

History has told future generations more than once that this kind of role is easily used and discarded!

But he was helpless. A higher-ranking official could crush anyone, let alone the emperor. He wasn't afraid, but he always had family, right? And now that the words had come to this, it was no longer something he could refuse. If he refused again, he would have to run away again.

The old emperor told Guan Ning about his shocking plan, which could cause chaos in the Central Plains if it got out. From that moment on, everyone was no longer on the same boat, and the old emperor would definitely silence him!

Since we can't escape the emperor's exploitation, let's just exploit each other!

After figuring this out, Guan Ning no longer hesitated.

"it is good!"

"Since Your Majesty thinks highly of me, I will boldly agree to it!"

Hearing this, the old emperor's eyes showed satisfaction, and beneath his old face was an unfathomable cunning.

"But Your Majesty, this matter is of no trivial importance. If you want me to do it, I also have some conditions!" Guan Ning raised his head, adhering to the principle of not suffering any loss.

He wants to kill Zhao Tai, but he must also get the benefits!

The old emperor was stunned for a moment. He actually dared to put forward conditions to him. He laughed out loud: "Hahaha, I like your straightforward personality, just like the style of the Duke of Guan in the past."

"Tell me what your conditions are. As long as they are reasonable, I will agree to them!"

Obviously, Guan Ning's consent made him feel relieved.

Guan Ning was not polite either, knowing that the old emperor now had something to ask of him: "Your Majesty, first of all, you must give me those properties of the Guan family that were previously confiscated."

"I agree." The old emperor waved his sleeves.

"Secondly, I hope Your Majesty can grant me some privileges."

"What privilege?" The old emperor frowned.

Guan Ning blurted out: "The privilege of doing business, I hope you can let the Guan family do business in salt, sugar, cloth, etc., and there will be no trouble from anyone, or any procedures."

Upon hearing this, the old emperor's concerns were dispelled. In ancient times, merchants were considered the lowest class and posed no threat.

Salt and sugar were not the only things that the imperial court could deal in. The princes and aristocratic families in various places were actually doing it openly or secretly.

So this is not an excessive request.

"Is that it?" The old emperor couldn't believe it at all. He thought it was some people, weapons or something like that.

"Yes, that's it." Guan Ning nodded.

Suddenly, Yuwen Hongdu and the old eunuch looked at him with disdain. Such a good opportunity was wasted.

He has no ambition, yet he wants the privilege of doing business!

But they had no idea of ​​Guan Ning's long-term vision.

"Okay, I agree." The old emperor agreed.

Suddenly, Guan Ning was overjoyed!

With this privilege, the Guan family and its affiliated Huangye Chamber of Commerce will be able to develop rapidly and radiate to Zizhou, Lingjun, and Shu!

Even though these things are nothing in front of power, if used well, they can build power!

"As for the third one, I haven't thought about it yet. Your Majesty, can you give me some time to think it over?" Guan Ning said with a smile.

"Prince Guan, don't be too pushy." Yuwen Hongdu said coldly.

Guan Ning curled his lips: "Your Majesty hasn't said anything, why are you butting in?"

"You!" Yuwen Hong was unhappy.

But the old emperor spoke at this time: "Haha, okay, it's up to you. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me directly. I allow you to enter and leave the palace freely."

Guan Ning was delighted again. Being able to enter and leave the palace freely was an unexpected gain. His first reaction was that he could go visit Concubine Ya.

"However!" The old emperor changed the subject, his aged face becoming exceptionally dignified as he warned, "However, I must also warn you, what we discuss today is for your ears only, not for your lips!"

"If it gets leaked, what will be the consequences? I think you know better than anyone else!"

Guan Ning nodded: "Your Majesty, I know the seriousness of this boy."

The old emperor nodded with satisfaction. He still believed Guan Ning on this point.

"So what are you going to do? When are you going to do it?"

Guan Ning frowned: "Your Majesty, can you give me some time? I have been away from home for too long and I want to spend more time with my family in the capital."

"I promise you that within one year, I will let Zhao Tai go to where he should go."