"Your Highness, we will arrive in the capital in a few days. The servants and the Lord Shen have already taken care of this matter. Concubine Wan Gui will trouble you..."
Cao Zhengchun's eyes twinkled, he smiled respectfully, and gave Zhu Youji a look.
He believed that with Zhu Youji's identity and knowledge, he would not fail to understand the profound meaning of his words.
In fact, Cao Zhengchun and Wei Zhongxian had discussed Zhu Youji several years ago.
Is it to support Zhu Youji to rise to power, or to support the second prince Zhu Youtang, who is known as the military god of the Ming Dynasty?
The final result was that they chose Zhu Youji.
A mediocre prince who is attached to Concubine Wan Gui is more in line with their interests.
A second prince who controls a large army, guards the border and has a high reputation is too dangerous for them.
What are the consequences of supporting Zhu Youtang?
The army enters the capital?
Or bring the Artillery Battalion and White Tiger Battalion into the capital to deal with them?
Zhu Wuwu vaguely wanted to support Zhu Youtang, so they were even less likely to choose this second prince.
Therefore, at this moment, the interests of both of them are consistent.
"Haha, Governor Cao is too polite. I know what to do." Zhu Youji agreed.
It would be a good thing for Zhu Youji to end this matter as soon as possible.
These days, Zhu Youji is also sorting out the next direction.
First of all, the closest thing is the sword sect competition.
Emperor Jian Tianwen, the most suitable weapon for you must be obtained.
Secondly, find an opportunity to deal with Chu Yang. The hatred between the two parties has long been unrelenting. Kill him as soon as possible to eliminate future troubles.
Now that the Great Soul Searcher of Heaven and Earth has been obtained, Zhu Youji has the ability to search and seize memories, and the secret of the upper world will finally be revealed.
Zhu Youji is looking forward to it. Is this upper realm connected with other deductions?
Da Sui? Dafeng?
Is this the dynasty before the Ming Dynasty, or is it the future?
Or is it a dynasty in the upper world?
While Zhu Youji was thinking, everyone returned to their rooms to rest.
Cheng Shifei sat down on the ground obediently. Just when he was about to meditate as usual, Zhu Youji stopped him.
"Today, go back and rest. I'll give you a day off."
"ah?"
Cheng Shifei was stunned, looking at Zhu Youji in disbelief, not knowing what to say for a moment.
"how?"
"Don't want to?"
Zhu Youji frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied, and asked.
"No, no, no, I'm willing, I'm willing, I'm so willing." Cheng Shifei jumped up like a monkey, nodded repeatedly with a playful smile, and asked tentatively: "Then I'm leaving?"
"Go away." Zhu Youji waved his hand and ordered.
"Okay!" Cheng Shifei quickly ran back to his room.
Zhu Youji turned to look at Ding Xiu and said, "You should also go back and have a rest. Take a good rest today and continue to practice with Cheng Right and Wrong tomorrow."
"Yes." Ding Xiu nodded without saying a word. After saluting, he turned and left.
After both of them left, Zhu Youji returned to the bed, closed his eyes and rested his mind, and started practicing.
About an hour later, the window paper in the room was pierced at some point, and invisible, colorless smoke drifted in.
After a while, the door was pushed open, and a beautiful figure walked in.
A pair of peach blossom eyes looked at Zhu Youji with a smile, and his swaying figure was extremely attractive.
"Is something wrong?"
At this moment, Zhu Youji, who was practicing meditation, closed his eyes and suddenly spoke.
"whee……"
Laughter like silver bells rang out, and a charming and soft female voice rang.
"I heard that His Highness the Fourth Prince has an outstanding appearance and extraordinary aura. When I saw him today, he is indeed extraordinary!"
As soon as he opened his mouth, it was a routine compliment.
Nothing new.
"Let's be honest, what's the matter?"
Zhu Youji knew why this woman came, and he also knew that she had been following him. The reason why he left Cheng Fei and Ding Xiu today was to see her.
"Your Highness, if you speak quickly, the little girl will speak frankly."
"The little girl heard that His Highness the Prince recently obtained a treasure. The little girl wants it very much. She hopes that His Highness will part with you. The little girl is willing to pay a high price."
The woman said with a smile, her tone was gentle and her voice was sweet.
"Wu Ming asked you to come?"
Zhu Youji opened his eyes and looked at the woman calmly, as if he was not surprised at all by her arrival.
"Exactly."
Dugu Yiren smiled like a flower, bowed and said with a smile.
"What's the price?" Zhu Youji asked.
"50% from the Xingxiu Sect, 50% from the Five Poison Sect." Dugu Yiren made the offer.
It's lower, lower than the price she offered Wuming.
But Zhu Youji didn't care. 50% and 70% were of little value to him.
The gang was in the Western Region, and it was impossible for him to send someone to pick it up. At most, he could exchange some money, which was meaningless.
After using the offering from the Giant Whale Gang, he was actually no longer short of money.
"This deal is not worthwhile."
Zhu Youji responded calmly.
"Your Highness, how much do you want? We can negotiate." Dugu Yiren still smiled. Business is all about bargaining, and she chose a price that was acceptable to both parties.
"Do you, the Five Poison Sect, have any plans to enter the Central Plains martial arts world?" Zhu Youji asked.
As soon as these words came out, the smile on Dugu Yiren's face faded a bit: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"
"The things you mentioned are all in the Western Region. It is impossible for me to send people to the Western Region to take care of such a small amount of assets. To me, it is meaningless and lacks value. You also know my identity. I am not short of money. , What I lack is power and confidants." Zhu Youji looked at this poisonous beauty and said calmly.
Dugu Yiren seemed to understand the meaning of Zhu Youji's words and said: "What are you going to do, Your Highness?"
"After your Five Poison Sect has integrated the resources of the Xingxiu Sect, you have settled in the Central Plains and established a branch. You will manage it and obey my instructions. You are still in charge of people, and I will not take anything from things, but you must carry out my orders unconditionally. .”
Zhu Youji made his request.
Now he is gathering and integrating his own forces.
Ning Zhihu, the descendant of the Qinglian Sect of the Kunlun Demon Sect.
The daughter of the head of the Emei Sect and the master thief of swallows - Yan Sanniang.
The second of the Thirteen Taibao of the Songshan Sect—Sha Tianjiang and Deng Bagong.
The descendants of Kunlun Demon Sect’s Demon Sword Sect——Ding Xiu, Ding Xian (Jin Yichuan).
The second stall owner of the West Factory and his two godsons - Liu He, Liu Liu and Liu Xi.
In just over a year, Zhu Youji has secretly integrated such a huge force in the world, including all kinds of talents from the Ming Dynasty to the Japanese Tatars.
But it's still not enough.
To uphold the throne, it is not enough to rely on Jianghu forces. Military power and control of authority are also needed.
The top ten generals are the most suitable candidates. Yuchi Ye has just died, and his power will definitely be competed by all parties.
The Second Prince Party, Cao Zhengchun, Zhu Wuwu, Yan Song, Hai Rui and other clear figures are competing with various forces.
He can't take the lead, but he can use Xiao Lin's information to support some middle-level confidants to get involved.
On the one hand, to avenge Xiao Lin, on the other hand, to gain some say in the army.
This is an important point.
The poisons of the Five Poison Sect can play an extraordinary role.
Poison, for powerful warriors, often has great limitations.
But for ordinary people with special status, poison is a good method.
The Talisman of Life and Death can only control some key people, but it is impossible to use the Talisman of Life and Death to control everyone.
Every method has limitations and disadvantages.
If you can't win people's hearts and use this method alone, the tragic situation of the Vulture Palace in the past will continue to happen again.
This is human nature.
"Huh? Enter the Central Plains and establish a separate rudder?"
This is such a big deal that even Dugu Yiren would not dare to agree hastily.
This matter involves too much, and if it is not handled properly, it will cause hostility among the Central Plains forces, and the gain will outweigh the loss.
After all, the Western Region is a small place, but the Central Plains is different. It has a vast territory, rich resources, hundreds of thousands of miles back and forth, countless sects, and complex forces.
In the Western Region, the Five Poison Sect can survive as long as it worships a lama sect and takes good care of its attitude.
But in the Central Plains, it is difficult for anyone to make offerings, and there are local snakes everywhere.
Everyone understands the principle that a strong dragon cannot overwhelm a local snake.
Therefore, entering the Central Plains is not easy to operate.
"I have a very close personal relationship with the Giant Whale Gang. You can temporarily establish a portal in the name of the Giant Whale Gang. When the time is right, you can then announce the name of the Five Poison Sect. Secondly, I have the Great Technique of Transforming Gong and Bone Transformation in my hand.
Techniques such as Cotton Palm, Crane Controlling Technique, and Three Yin Centipede Claws, as well as formulas for poisons such as Heart Piercer, Bliss Thorn, Invisible Powder, and Three Smiles Xiaoyao Powder, can be used as rewards for you to take over the Central Plains."
"With the power of the Giant Whale Gang as your support, there will be no resistance when you take over the Central Plains."
"Think about it carefully, and if you agree, kill someone for me as a token of your sincerity."
Zhu Youji put forward extremely generous conditions.
"Heart Piercer, Bliss Thorn, Invisible Powder, Three Smiles and Happy Powder?"
"The Great Technique of Transforming Gong, Transforming Bone into Cotton Palm, Controlling Crane Technique, and Three Yin Centipede Claws?"
Dugu Yiren was stunned for a moment, her peach blossom eyes widened in astonishment.
These things are basically the entire foundation of the Xingxiu Sect.
And this Zhu Youji actually has them all?
No wonder he looks down on his own things...
Dugu Yiren's thinking has become somewhat enlightened.
She made some malicious guesses, guessing that Zhu Youji and Wuming had already planned to sneak in secretly while the Xingxiu sect masters were away, steal these classics and poison formulas, and then deliberately provoke You Tanzhi and attack them in public.
Kill to establish power.
Fortunately, I have always had a good attitude, otherwise not only would I not get any benefits, but I am afraid I would also be killed by Wuming!!
Dugu Yiren gradually changed, and she felt more and more that His Highness the Fourth Prince was unfathomable and had deep thoughts.
"Your Highness, may I ask who you want to kill?"
Dugu Yiren asked carefully, guessing at the candidate.
Could it be the second prince Zhu Youtang?
Or does Hou Zhu, the brave god, ignore it?
No, no, it couldn't be his father, the Ming Emperor, right?
The more Dugu Yiren thought about it, the more frightened and frightened she became. Could this deal be a fatal one?
Seeing this little girl's increasingly weird expression, Zhu Youji frowned and said, "What on earth are you thinking about?"
"Ah? It's nothing!"
Dugu Yiren quickly shook her head and denied it.
"The person I want you to kill is in the Western Region. His name is Li Tianwen. He is the leader of the Giant Whale Gang and the uncle of Li Tianhao."
"The cultivation level is probably at the peak of the eighth level."
"Is there a problem?"
That's right, the person Zhu Youji wanted to kill was none other than Li Tianwen, who had escaped from the giant whale gang's chief helm.
This guy, after escaping, secretly sneaked into the Western Regions and has been at ease to this day.
These gong-absorbing methods appeared in the world, and this guy also had his own intentions, so his whereabouts were exposed.
Only then did Zhu Youji's people find him.
"ah?"
"It's him."
Dugu Yiren was a little disappointed and thought to herself: That's it?
"how?"
"Who do you think it is?" Zhu Youji asked.
"I thought..." Dugu Yiren almost blurted out, then stopped quickly and said, "It's nothing."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely deliver this person's head to you."
"As for the matter of dividing the helm in the Central Plains, I still need to go back and tell my father so that he can make a decision."
"Your Highness, if there is cooperation, I will go to the capital in person to meet with Your Highness."
"Yeah." Zhu Youji nodded slightly and closed his eyes again.
The intention of expelling guests is obvious.
Dugu Yiren bowed respectfully and turned to leave.