Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Okamoto Juzo was about to agree, but Okamoto Juroku stopped him...

Okamoto Juzo looked at Okamoto Juroku with a hint of doubt.

Okamoto Juroku began, "Head of the Tojo family, it's certainly no problem for you to rest temporarily... However, the governor of Linhai County trusts us, which is why he invited us here and pledged allegiance to us... Although we share a common goal, we are still competitors... So, taking you in is fine... but at most, you can only rest for a few days..."

Tojo Senichi looked clearly displeased.

But Tojo Seisuke smiled and said, "No problem...of course not...we'll definitely listen to what you say. We just need a chance to rest..."

Then Tojo Seisuke looked at Okamoto Juzo and Lin Hai and said, "As of now, I don't know who has the final say on this matter."

Lin Hai was very polite: "Master, now that we have submitted to the Okamoto family... we will naturally obey Mr. Okamoto."

Okamoto Juzo nodded: "That's right, Tojo Seisuke, don't blame us... We had no choice. After all, the Illuminati said this was how it works, so we have to abide by the rules..."

Tojo Seisuke listened with his signature smile: "Of course...of course...if you don't want us to stay, that's fine with us too..."

Okamoto Juzo waved his hand: "Tojo Seisuke, what do you take us for...? Let you stabilize first... we have that much magnanimity..."

Lin Hai wasn't going to listen to them anymore. He looked to the side and said, "That must be Mr. Okamoto Ichisaku, the representative of the Illuminati, right?"

After hearing Lin Hai's words, everyone looked over.

Lin Hai had been searching for Xiao Ce's whereabouts, but unfortunately, he was unable to find him.

He guessed it might be with Okamoto Kazuya...

After all, he had heard some news about Okamoto Kazusaku.

Although he had met Da Lei, Da Lei did not mention Xiao Ce.

After Lin Hai said that, everyone looked in the direction where the person had come from.

With the help of the night cat, Xiao Ce had reached the shore... Once ashore, Xiao Ce had some feelings that were completely indescribable.

It felt so good.

After all, returning to one's homeland carries significant weight...

Xiao Ce was enjoying this feeling of being grounded.

Lin Hai and his group have already arrived.

"Mr. Yice, I heard you got seasick again... Are you alright?"

Xiao Ce was in a good mood at first, but seeing Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juro's forced smiles made him feel very bad.

However, he was still very clear that it was this last shudder of these people before they died.

He didn't exactly endure hardship and bide his time, but he certainly patiently endured for quite some time...

"It's alright...it's alright...thank you for your concern, Lord...looking at how lively you all were just now, what were you talking about?" Xiao Ce then changed the subject.

As they spoke, Okamoto Juzo pulled Lin Hai aside to continue his introduction.

Xiao Ce noticed Lin Hai looking at the person beside him, clearly searching for him.

Although Night Owl is considered one of his people, Night Owl's identity is special, and he makes public appearances from time to time.

Only those who are very familiar with Xiao Ce will recognize him; ordinary people will not.

Xiao Ce had not yet taken the elixir to restore his appearance, so Lin Hai was destined to be disappointed.

Okamoto Juzo spoke somewhat boastfully about Lin Hai's surrender to him...

Xiao Ce nodded and said to Okamoto Juzo, "Then congratulations, Lord... you've taken the lead right from the start..."

Okamoto Juzo smiled, clearly very pleased.

Xiao Ce directly asked Okamoto Juzo for a dock, saying it was for unloading supplies.

Okamoto Juzo naturally agreed very politely.

Lin Hai greeted Xiao Ce, but Xiao Ce barely acknowledged him.

Lin Hai didn't bother to pay attention, after all, his goal was to lure these idiots in and kill them.

In fact, given the current capabilities of the Linhai County navy, they could easily sink these people before they even reach the shore.

In other words, they were fully capable of burying them at sea.

In his eyes, Okamoto Kazusaku's pretentious act was also a death sentence.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Hai invited them inside, as he had already prepared a dinner.

Xiao Ce refused because he wanted to receive the supplies, while Tojo Seisuke and the others refused because they also had plans for the next step.

Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juroku readily agreed.

They were initially puzzled and suspicious, but then they saw Okamoto Juzo secretly exchanging glances with Xiao Ce.

He knew these people were arranged by Da Lei, and Xiao Ce's indifference was nothing more than an act in Okamoto's eyes.

They followed Lin Hai to that city.

Lin Hai naturally treated them to the best food and wine. During the meal, Lin Hai asked Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juro, "You two heads of the Okamoto family, there is something I would like to ask. Who is this Okamoto Ichisaku? He seems quite arrogant."

Okamoto Juzo explained with a smile, "Prefect Linhai, don't let his appearance fool you, he's actually putting on an act for the Tojo family... He's one of us..."

Then they began to discuss the various cities they were allowed to occupy.

Lin Hai offered to allow them to station a large army there, but they refused, believing that Lin Hai had already surrendered...

Their army's presence here is just a formality; they need a large army to overwhelm the border and then suppress more prefects to force them to surrender.

Then Okamoto Jūzō asked Lin Hai if he knew any of the other prefects.

After all, getting them to surrender directly was exactly what Okamoto Juzo wanted to see.

Lin Hai naturally knew them, but he could only say he was familiar with them; their relationship was just so-so.

"However, if the two lords wish to pass on a message, they can come to me... I can deliver the message to them."

Okamoto Juzo nodded and said, "No need to rush..."

They still felt that after finishing their meal, they should go find Xiao Ce to confirm.

...

At this time, Tojo Seisuke had already gone to find Xiao Ce and conveyed their attitude.

They were only allowed to stay there temporarily for a few days.

Xiao Ce said to Tojo Seisuke, "Head of the Tojo family, do you think Lin Haixiang is a simple person?"

Tojo Seisuke shook his head: "Of course not!"

After hearing this, Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Since that's the case... just let them go... you can just follow behind them, and if the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up..."

Tojo Seisuke nodded: "If we go deeper in and something goes wrong here, wouldn't we be stuck inside? This port is actually very important."

Xiao Ce was so dizzy and disoriented on the boat that he hadn't figured out how to fool them. He figured that once he got them inside, they wouldn't be able to escape, and then he could catch them in the act.

This Tojo Seisuke does have some brains.

Xiao Ce stared intently at Tojo Seisuke with his deliberately profound eyes, then slowly said, "Mr. Tojo, it seems you still don't quite trust me..."

This tactic proved quite effective. After being told this by Xiao Ce, Tojo Seisuke quickly waved his hands, saying, "No...no...of course I believe you..."

After speaking to Tojo Seisuke, Xiao Ce smiled confidently and said, "Just wait and see. Once you go in, I'll definitely give you a surprise."

Before Tojo Seisuke could speak, Night Cat came over.

After Night Owl came over, he whispered to Xiao Ce, "The Okamoto brothers are here."

After listening to Night Cat's words, Xiao Ce nodded: "Head of the Tojo family...you should excuse yourself."

With a curious look, Tojo Seisuke asked Xiao Ce, "Mr. Ichisaku, what happened?"

Xiao Ce didn't hide anything and said to Tojo Seisuke, "Mr. Tojo, the Okamoto brothers are also here..."

Tojo Seisuke listened with some surprise: "Weren't they invited away? Why are they here now?"

Xiao Ce gave a wry smile: "Those two may look foolish, but they're quite cunning... Head of the Tojo family, just listen to me, I won't let you suffer. I'll definitely give you a surprise soon..."

Xiao Ce really didn't want to fabricate a deception that would convince him, since it wasn't worth it, so he simply made empty promises.

Fortunately, Xiao Ce had laid the groundwork beforehand, so Tojo Seisuke didn't have too many doubts.

He nodded with a grateful expression, then left through the back door.

After Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juroku arrived.

Xiao Ce remained respectful: "My lords, how is Lin Hai? Is there any problem with him... He's been cooperating with you quite a bit, hasn't he?"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, the two simple-minded brothers, Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juroku, nodded repeatedly with smiles: "No problem...no problem...they're all very cooperative with us..."

“Mr. Ichisaku, did you really arrange that person?” Okamoto Juro asked.

Xiao Ce nodded: "My lords, of course... Didn't I just follow your advice? I sent Yi Lei over first, that's exactly what I was doing... I didn't disappoint you, did I..."

Okamoto Juzo nodded: "Haha, I knew it, it's all thanks to you... Good... Good, now that we're here, with Rinkai County, we've finally settled down... But, that old codger Tojo Seisuke doesn't seem too surprised... Ichisaku, do you think there might be some problems with this?"

After listening to their words, Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, what problems could they possibly have... Tojo Seisuke has been through so much, he already knows how to hide his abilities. It's normal that he didn't show anything!"

"Why do you care about them? Next, I'll have more people contact you... Once you take a few more counties, those Tojo Seisuke guys will know to surrender obediently... Whatever we say, they'll have no choice but to listen..."

Xiao Ce was too lazy to make up excuses and started making empty promises.

These two foolish brothers are much easier to fool; a few words are enough to excite them.

Then, Xiao Ce asked them, "By the way, my two lords, what brings you here this time?"

"I was just thinking of asking you... should we send more troops here? I mean, since you're the one who handled them, just send a few people here as a token gesture. Lin Hai wouldn't dare betray us; I've checked all the way here, and they don't have many troops..."

"But Sixteen is a cautious person. He means that we should leave more people behind, just in case this person betrays us or something... we will still have room to maneuver."

Xiao Ce nodded: "Logically speaking, no. I will arrange for people to occupy the port here. You saw that we have a lot of firearms... and the Illuminati army too."

"However, what the Sixteenth Lord said is correct, and it's not wrong to be on the safe side. But what I mean is, we shouldn't spread too many troops around in places like this... It would be a waste to leave our warriors here, and don't worry about these kneeling prefects. They won't dare to resist, they've all knelt down... So, I think we should send our troops deeper... Once we encounter some tough guys... then we can suppress them directly."

"We either need to defeat them completely in one go, showing them our power... If we don't defeat them in one go, it will provoke them to rebel... But once we defeat them in one go, no one will rebel against us..."

"This is what they call striking once to ward off a hundred blows!"

They both thought it made sense: "Then we'll listen to you, Mr. Yice..."

Xiao Ce said, "And Lord, all the weapons here will be yours... Don't worry, I'll definitely side with you... If the Tojo family is willing to obey, we'll give them some scraps; if they're not, they won't get anything... We'll secretly keep them under control, and they can't do anything about it."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, the two of them grinned and kept laughing.

They were clearly overjoyed by Xiao Ce's promise.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they were asked to leave.

After seeing the two off, Night Owl said to Xiao Ce, "Big brother, you're not even going to pretend anymore..."

Xiao Ce asked with a hint of doubt, "What do you mean?"

Night Owl said to Xiao Ce, "Big brother, at least you used to make up some seemingly perfect plans to fool them... Now you're just making empty promises."

Xiao Ce nodded: "I've been playing with them for so long... I'm tired now... Besides, now that I've already tricked them into coming here, they have no choice but to listen to whatever I say..."

Seeing Xiao Ce get up and put on his clothes, Night Cat asked curiously, "Your Highness, where are you going?"