Two hours later, Guderian opened the door to another room and walked in. Yeze was standing at the window.
Looking at the backs of Ye Yu and Hong Wu leaving in different directions, Guderian said: "According to what you told me, I have said everything I can. Those things can be easily verified with their energy."
"Do your best to ensure Tianming's destiny." Ye Ze sighed: "Then it depends on how they choose."
Guderian complained a little: "You should have met them just now, maybe you would be more confident."
"I said everything that needs to be said yesterday." Yeze shook his head: "If I still don't change my mind after listening to what you said, then it's useless what I say."
Guderian nodded in agreement and asked, "There's another thing I'm a little strange about. What you're doing now is not just to save Ye Feng, right?"
Ye Ze hummed and replied: "He has his own arrangements and will not follow me."
"Then why do you bother to do this? You are not really that noble," Guderian asked strangely.
"Nonsense, do you think I look like a noble person?" Yeze glared and said, "I just don't want to be tricked. After being played like a monkey for so long, I at least need to figure out what's going on."
"Just for this?" Guderian looked unbelieving.
"Of course not." Yeze snorted: "If I help Yanqueluo handle this matter, then she will definitely treat me as a benefactor. I have caused so much trouble in Nanyan, if I don't have a strong backer to protect me,
, he might end up dead on the streets one day.
And you..."
Ye Ze paused and said thoughtfully: "If the negotiation breaks down, do you think you can return to your hut safely?"
"Barbarians don't live in huts!" Guderian defended and waved his fist and said: "Anyway, we are on the same boat now. If something happens to me, you won't be able to recover either."
"Then let's pray together..." While Yeze was making jokes, there was a hidden worry in the depths of his eyes.
Ye Ze was not that noble and wanted to cultivate a backer for his future plans. He did not lie. But there was one thing he did not tell Guderian. Faintly, Ye Ze had a strong interest in what was hidden behind all this.
Uneasy, even gave him a sense of fear. Yeze didn't know the source of this fear, but he always felt that it was related to him. He couldn't help but think of the words of the First Saint.
The Son of Destiny can influence the destiny of many people. But conversely, he himself cannot escape the control of destiny.
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The coronation ceremony is getting closer and closer, and Ye Ze is busy running around. The various forces in Amber City are also unstable and have frequent changes. However, after a long game, the situation is now clear.
The Queen, Ye Family, Mu Family, the final winner will be decided among these three forces.
Yanqueluo represents the royal family and is nominally the master of the other two families, but she is the weakest link among the three. Muying will not give her nod in domestic affairs, and Yanqueluo's orders will not leave the palace. Military matters
, Ye Yu refused, and the military order was in vain.
The Ye family is the actual controller of the military. If it weren't for the existence of the Elder Council, Ye Yu could easily overthrow the imperial power with a single shout. But now, the former Nan Yan's first family has shown signs of decline. Among the army
There were conflicts between Hong and Wu, and Muying controlled the logistics supply. The days of the Ye family in the army were far less glorious than they seemed on the surface.
The Mu family, which once relied on the Ye family, has risen rapidly in just twenty years. Mu Ying holds the financial power, and half of the important officials in the court are under his banner. Mu Ying has personal appointments, major and minor government orders.
Absolute right to speak. Even if it is something decided by Yanqueluo personally, as long as Muying does not agree, it will never be implemented.
The current Mu family only lacks influence in the military. Neither Ye Yu nor Hong Wu wants the Mu family to become more powerful. Once Mu Ying extends his tentacles to the military, there will really be no one in the empire who can
Control Muying. And the Council of Elders will never interfere with this kind of political struggle. Even if Muying shows absolute strength and intelligence, it is not impossible for the emperor to change his surname.
The system of the Presbytery is the foundation of the two empires that have been passed down for thousands of years. In their eyes, there is only an absolute empire, not an absolute royal family.
If the Mu family finally gains power and Mu Ying takes over the military and political power, Nan Yan will be most profoundly affected in the future. Judging from the current situation, this is the most likely possibility.
If it is the Ye family, the current political structure of weak leaders and strong ministers will be maintained. The low status of the royal family will not be threatened, but the imperial power will still decline. Whether the Ye family can turn around depends on the neutral faction and Hongwu's attitude.
Another result is that the queen reshapes the imperial power, takes back military and political power, the royal family's rule becomes more stable, and the family power is suppressed, forming the same pattern as the Northern Frost Empire today.
This situation is what many people are looking forward to, and it is also the least likely to happen.
And all of this will be revealed at the final review meeting three days before the Queen's coronation ceremony. At that time, the appointments of various key departments and the military will reveal the final winner of this game.
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Four days before the coronation ceremony.
"Father." Mukong Xun said hesitantly: "That guy Hongwu is still the same as before. He has no intention of surrendering to us."
Muying sat on the chair, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "It doesn't matter. His attitude is as expected. As long as he doesn't cause trouble for us, Ye Yu can't make a comeback. He would never have thought in his dreams that what Ye Jia was doing
Of the eight main legions under our control, six of them have already defected."
"No matter how hard your bones are, you still have to eat." Mukong Xunxun said with a flattering smile: "It will block their food and salary. If it causes the soldiers to mutiny, they will not be able to continue to be the commander of the regiment."
"Hmm." Muying knocked on the table and said, "The only trouble is, I don't know if Yanqueluo will stamp the appointment letter. She rarely compromises with me on military matters."
Mukongxun snorted and said: "Letting her be crowned safely is already giving her face. If she doesn't know how to praise, she won't even have this chance."
"Be careful what you say!" Muying glared: "There are some things you should not say nonsense!"
"What are you afraid of? Now that the royal family is in decline, the Elders Council has long been dissatisfied." Mukongxun said with an indifferent attitude, with a bit of enthusiasm in his eyes: "Even if the Council of Elders now summons my father to 'discuss' the throne,
It’s not surprising.”
"If you talk nonsense again, I will lock you up!" Muying seemed to reprimand again, but the greed in his eyes could not be faked.
At first, he just wanted to overpower the Ye family and make the Mu family become the largest family in Nanyan. But as the day of the new emperor’s coronation approached, his mentality also changed subtly. With his current power and status, he could compete with the emperor.
, isn’t it just that there is a difference in status?
"Tomorrow is the final review, so don't be careless." Mu Ying calmed down and symbolically reminded: "In addition to Ye Jia and Hong Wu, the other important figures should also pay close attention to make sure there are no mistakes."
"Don't worry, who else dares to disobey you at this time?" Mukong Xunsha bowed his body and said, "The future... Your Majesty..."
"You bastard..." Muying scolded with a smile.
The Mu family father and son were so excited that they did not notice the imperceptible contempt and ridicule in the eyes of a masked attendant standing below them.
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In Ye's house, the doors and windows of the meeting hall were closed, and Ye Yu and six clan elders were sitting in the room.
"Ye Yu, have you found out what happened to the barbarian people?" an elder asked.
Ye Yu nodded and said: "The changes in the major tribes of barbarians are indeed different from the past. Barbarian soldiers from several large tribes have even gathered together. It is not strange for small tribes to unite, but it is too unusual for large tribes to do the same."
Another elder asked again: "Then tomorrow..."
Ye Yu was silent for a moment and said decisively: "I am a soldier, so naturally I will do what is best for the empire."
Several elders looked at each other, and one of them said: "You are not afraid..."
"That boy is right." Ye Yu said decisively: "The reason why the Ye family can be passed down to this day is not because of power, but because of this place!"
Ye Yu hammered his chest and continued: "Even if you lose power temporarily, it will not affect the future of the family. But if the people of Nanyan are made to suffer because of their own selfish interests, the Ye family will really have no place to stand.
"
"You are the head of the family and have the right to determine everything." An elder said: "Anyway, with two ancestors here, no matter what you do, the Ye family will not fall."
Ye Yu nodded and said meaningfully: "The situation may not be that bad. It may be an opportunity for the Ye family..."
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"General, have you decided?" the officer tentatively asked Hong Wu.
Hong Wu sighed faintly: "There is no decision, just do what you should do."
"I'm not worth it for you!" the officer said angrily: "You are better than Ye Yu and Mu Ying, why should you be led by them?"
Hong Wu's eyes widened: "I, Hong Wu, do things with a clear conscience and don't need to look at anyone's face!"
"Yes..." The officer was agitated and lowered his head.
Hong Wu glanced into the distance, and the face of a young man seemed to appear in front of his eyes. Subconsciously, Hong Wu touched his neck.
"Humph, are you a soldier..."
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Tulip Nanyam Headquarters.
Ye Ze, Huo Fang, and Huo Zong were in the same room.
"Young master, everything has been found out." Huo Fang said to Ye Ze: "There is indeed such a person beside Muying. He covers his face every day, and others call him Mr. Mu. He started following Muying twenty years ago, and he happened to be a general.
After the incident. It was also from then on that the Mu family began to rise."
Fire Sect also said: "I also verified with the old brothers that the original formula of the medicine was said to be found by Hai Lao from a dead pharmacist. Later, Ya Ming's pharmacist perfected it and finally prepared the medicine.
Ye Yu has never been interested in that, mainly because Hai Lao is operating it. Now Hai Lao is still imprisoned, and no one can tell where the specific formula came from."
"Thank you for your hard work. But I'm afraid I won't be able to rest at night." Ye Ze said: "Keep an eye on Mu Ying and Mr. Mu. As long as you know their approximate whereabouts, don't follow them."
Huo Fang asked: "Do you suspect that the formula is related to Mr. Mu?"
"I feel it, there is no evidence. But that's not why I asked you to keep an eye on Mr. Mu." Yeze said quietly: "If Muying fails tomorrow, he might do something irrational. If Mr. Mu is the person I think
, something big may happen." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to become a registered member of Piaotian Literature to recommend this work. Your support is my biggest motivation.)