Shen Manjun was completely dumbfounded. Even Lin Xiaozhu, who knew little about it, was amazed and said, "Brother-in-law, are you crazy?"
If Lin Xiaozhu was asking Xiao Zheng in a joking tone, Shen Manjun was seriously considering Xiao Zheng's words. But no matter how she thought about it, she could not understand Xiao Zheng's intentions.
Give all power to Li Mubai? Wouldn't that be giving the Zhao Family to Li Mubai? And once Li Mubai took power, even if Shen Manjun did not want to retreat behind the scenes, Li Mubai would not be able to tolerate her.
"Why?" Shen Manjun slowly raised her head, staring straight at Xiao Zheng.
"Because you can't move an inch now," Xiao Zheng said calmly. "Outside, there are strong enemies like Chen Chong and Ye Shiguan. And inside, there is Li Mubai spying. You don't even have a capable helper. Once you force it, not only will you be suppressed by Li Mubai and Chen Chong. Even Ye Shiguan may swallow you in one gulp. Do you think you have a way to resist the schemes of these old foxes? "
Pausing, Xiao Zheng continued to analyze, "Even if you defeat Chen Chong in the end, you have to pry open Li Mubai, the internal enemy. What will happen to the Zhao Family then? Do you still have the power to resist Ye Shiguan? And at that time, will those loyal elders of the Zhao Family fight to the death with you and Ye Shiguan and die for nothing? "
"Loyalty is because the bargaining chips for betrayal are not enough. Once loyalty is exchanged, it will only bring disaster. But betrayal can bring unexpected rewards. How many people will be stupid enough to be loyal to the Zhao Family? "Xiao Zheng said. "We come out to seek wealth, not death. You should know this better than me. "
Shen Manjun listened to Xiao Zheng's explanation and frowned. "Even so, I can just stabilize Chen Chong and Li Mubai and preserve my strength. When father wakes up, I will tell him everything. "
"Do you think Chen Chong or Li Mubai will have the patience to wait for your father to wake up?" Xiao Zheng said word by word. "If you agree, they can spare your lives for now. If you don't agree, they will definitely beat you down as fast as they can. Let the Zhao Family change their banner. "
Shen Manjun's face darkened as she said, "Even if both sides suffer, so what?"
"Do you want Fourth Master's life's work to go to waste?" Xiao Zheng shook his head. "Even if you don't do anything, you should at least help Fourth Master stabilize the situation, right?"
"Your so-called stability is for me to give everything to Li Mubai?" Shen Manjun said in distress.
"That's right, brother-in-law. How could you have such a stupid idea? "Lin Xiaozhu swore solemnly. "Soldiers can be killed, but not humiliated. Even if we have to fight to the last man, we will never bow down to evil forces!"
"When did I say that I would give it to Li Mubai? When did I say that I would lower my head to Li Mubai? "Xiao Zheng smiled mysteriously and narrowed his eyes.
"You mean …" Shen Manjun hesitated.
"Brother-in-law, don't keep us guessing. Hurry up and tell us. I can't wait any longer! "Lin Xiaozhu said anxiously.
Xiao Zhengyi calmly lit a cigarette and sipped a mouthful of red wine. Then, he slowly said, "First of all, a head-on confrontation will only result in both sides suffering. Furthermore, we'll definitely be in a disadvantageous position once the battle starts, and we'll be attacked from the front and rear. This is not a wise move. "After a pause, Xiao Zheng continued. "So we might as well make use of Li Mubai's ambition. Doesn't he want the power of the Zhao Family? Just give it to him. I believe that once he holds the power, whether or not he can defeat Chen Chong in the end, he will not voluntarily give the power back to you. But this is not important. What is important is that he will fight with Chen Chong. Not for you, not for the Zhao Family. But for himself. "
Shen Manjun was confused. "Why are you so sure?"
"If you were Chen Chong, would you tolerate Li Mubai holding the power of the Zhao Family?" Xiao Zheng asked.
"You mean …" Shen Manjun's eyes suddenly lit up. "Once Li Mubai holds the power, Chen Chong will definitely seize it?"
"Of course." Xiao Zheng smiled. "Right now, the situation in the Zhao Family is chaotic. No matter who holds the power, they will be attacked from all sides. And if Li Mubai holds the power, Chen Chong will definitely be unwilling. At that time, he might say that Li Mubai rebelled and seized your power. Or that you were forced to hand the Zhao Family over to Li Mubai because of threats. Or that he will slander Li Mubai and say that Li Mubai rebelled. He will attack Li Mubai in the name of purging the emperor's side. And he will only have one goal, to take back the Zhao Family. At that time, do you think Li Mubai will still need anyone to spur him on? "
"At that time, between Chen Chong and Li Mubai, only one will live, or both will perish," Xiao Zheng said calmly but coldly.
"Treacherous!" Lin Xiaozhu suddenly realized, and sincerely admired Xiao Zheng. "Brother-in-law, you look silly, but I didn't expect you to have so many bad ideas. You really can't judge a book by its cover."
Shen Manjun also nodded slightly, and said hesitantly, "Then, who do you think will win, Chen Chong and Li Mubai?"
"It would be best if they both die," Xiao Zheng said resolutely.
"But I think Li Mubai has a higher chance of winning," Shen Manjun said slowly. "Chen Chong is brave but not astute, while Li Mubai is an expert at controlling people. With him in charge of the Zhao Family, Chen Chong will definitely not be his match. "
"You are worried that Chen Chong's family will be the strongest, and no one will be able to shake his foundation?" Xiao Zheng asked.
Shen Manjun nodded. "I don't want father to wake up and find out that the Zhao Family has changed its surname to Li."
"Then, who do you think Ming Zhu wants the most for your downfall?" Xiao Zheng continued to ask.
"Do you even need to ask!" Lin Xiaozhu became spirited, and said confidently. "Of course it's Ye Shiguan!"
"Even my sister-in-law knows, so you should know very well," Xiao Zheng said with a smile. "Do you think Ye Shiguan will do nothing when Li Mubai and Chen Chong are fighting? Even if Li Mubai wins by a fluke, can he withstand Ye Shiguan's fierce attacks? "
Shen Manjun frowned. "According to what you said, since Li Mubai can't withstand Ye Shiguan's fierce attacks. Then won't our Zhao Family fall? "
Xiao Zheng smiled and shook his head. "I just want you to give Li Mubai a proper name. Give him the halo of a teacher of justice. Who told you to give him all your family's wealth to squander? Even if you do, it will only be a symbolic transfer of a few old generals. It's not like I want you to give all your father's trusted aides to him. Of course, even if you have such a plan, those trusted aides who only listen to Zhao Si Ye might not listen to Li Mubai's orders. "
"Just give him a title?" Shen Manjun said in disbelief. "If it was just that, would Li Mubai be willing to start a war with Chen Chong?"
"Of course," Xiao Zheng said matter-of-factly. "Chen Chong is the only obstacle to him taking over the Zhao Family. At least, that's what he thinks. Once Chen Chong dies, who can stop him? You're just an inexperienced woman? Not to mention Li Mubai, even those trusted aides loyal to your father might not be completely loyal to you. And at that time, Li Mubai will be the only one left in the Zhao Family. Even the elders of the Zhao Family would probably look for someone with a better future to rely on. And this backer can only be Li Mubai. At that time, whether Li Mubai uses the Son of Heaven to command the Zhao Family or directly forces you to abdicate. It all depends on whether he doesn't care about his table manners. "
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