Mo Xiuyao raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Did the Emperor not mention the military power of the Mohist army … King Ding's Manor, no … King Ding's Manor clearly has more subordinates than King Ding's Manor?" Liu Congyun's heart jumped. The Emperor had indeed mentioned this and hinted that it would be best if he could take it back from Prince Ding. He had even promised that he would promote him to Minister of Appointments. However, in Liu Congyun's heart, she had no intention of mentioning this to Prince Ding. Compared to the position of Minister that he would get sooner or later, it was more important to not anger Prince Ding and return alive. Even though the Liu family had always been loyal to the Emperor, in Liu Congyun's mind, it was much easier to ask the Emperor for forgiveness than to anger Prince Ding. Forcing a smile, Liu Congyun said, "This … the Emperor's decree did not mention this. This lowly official does not dare to guess the Emperor's will. I think the Emperor has his own decision. "
Mo Xiuyao nodded and said in agreement, "Official Liu's words are very reasonable. Logically speaking … the Emperor has already sent down the edict to demote me. As officials, we should tactfully hand over those things. However, there is no choice … the things in I's hands are … not convenient to hand over. However … the title of Prince Ding can be returned to the Emperor. Can Official Liu go back and tell the Emperor that whether I am a prince or a junwang, I do not care. In exchange for keeping the Mohist army and the Mo family's ancestral businesses, I can have all of my titles removed. How about that? "Liu Congyun's expression changed. He naturally understood the meaning of Mo Xiuyao's words. Mo Xiuyao did not care whether he was Prince Ding or not. Even if he was a commoner, the Mohist army would only listen to Mo Xiuyao. The businesses of the Prince Ding Mansion would still only be managed by Mo Xiuyao. The so-called position of Prince Ding was just an empty title. If Mo Xiuyao wanted to, he could even give himself the title of King.
"Prince, please calm down. His Majesty has no such intention …"
Mo Xiuyao sneered, "That's not what I meant. Then, may I ask Sir Liu what's going on with the 600,000 soldiers that you've secretly mobilized at Feihong Pass, which is 60 li away from Ruyang City? In the South, Mo Jingli, Nanzhao, and the Xiling Army are advancing towards the Northwest without any hindrance. What is this all about? "
"This … this … this lowly official did not know. Please forgive me, Prince." Liu Congyun was shocked. She did not expect Prince Ding to know so clearly about these secret troop movements. Furthermore, he even knew the exact number of people who were present. Seeing his pale face, Mo Xiuyao comforted him apologetically, "Lord Liu, don't worry. This time, I will definitely let you return safely. By the way, please go back and tell Marquis Muyang that he has two good sons, but it's a pity that he's too good at ruining them. Seeing that Muyang is a filial son, I will let you bring Muyang back with you. As for Marquis Muyang … let him wait in Ruyang City. I will definitely take his life! "
"Prince …" Liu Congyun did not know what else to say. Mo Xiuyao smiled, "Of course … the premise is that Marquis Muyang is still alive when Sir Liu gets back."
"Prince, what do you mean?" Liu Congyun asked stiffly.
Mo Xiuyao tilted his head and smiled, "The Mohist army is united in their desire to capture the culprit who caused I's beloved concubine and their mistress' disappearance to avenge her. I am very touched and cannot refuse the loyalty of the soldiers. Am I right, Lord Liu?" Liu Congyun's expression changed greatly. Inwardly, he sucked in a breath of cold air and felt a heart-wrenching pain. When he had entered the city, he had seen some movement of troops, but he had thought that it was to defend against the Xiling reinforcements and the three-way coalition army that was coming from the Pass. He had not thought that Prince Ding was going to take Ruyang. "Prince, please reconsider! Right now, the Da Chu State is in chaos. Prince, please prioritize the Da Chu State. "
The corners of Mo Xiuyao's eyes rose slightly. He looked at him with seeming mockery and puzzlement. "Prioritize the country? What is that? "
Liu Congyun almost spat out a mouthful of blood. For the Prince who had protected the Da Chu State for generations to say such words, it really made people spit blood. On the side, Feng Zhiyao's mouth couldn't help but twitch. He hurriedly suppressed it. Had the Prince learned this from Wang Fei? This was clearly Wang Fei's style of speaking. Thinking of a certain person whose life and death were unknown, his originally curved lips gradually sank. Liu Congyun said in a low voice, "Prince, the Ding Royal Estate has protected the Da Chu State for generations. Prince, you must not destroy the Ding Royal Estate and the Da Chu State because of a moment of anger."
Mo Xiuyao nonchalantly raised his tea and said, "Oh? The Da Chu State's country? Isn't that Mo Jingqi's matter? As for the Ding Royal Estate that has protected the Da Chu State for generations … I am no longer Prince Ding, but Prince Ding. Perhaps in a few days, I will be an ordinary commoner. " Liu Congyun tried her best to persuade him, but he didn't seem to care at all. In the end, Liu Congyun could only helplessly leave with his men. He had to immediately return to the capital and report this news to the Emperor.
Seeing Liu Congyun leave in a hurry, Mo Xiuyao did not stop him. Lowering his head to look at the imperial edict in his hand, he lightly snorted and flung the bright yellow silk to a corner of the hall. Feng Zhiyao stood up and said with a smile, "Prince, even if you don't like it, there is no need to throw it away. The cloth with the imperial edict is made from the best silk, the best dyers, and the best weavers. Ordinary people will never be able to touch a piece of it in their lifetime. " Mo Xiuyao nodded and agreed, "That's reasonable. Then let's hang it on the city gates and let the passing commoners feast their eyes on it?" Feng Zhiyao put away the silk on the ground and looked at Mo Xiuyao, asking, "Prince, are we really letting Liu Congyun and Mu Yang leave like this?" The generals present all looked at Mo Xiuyao. It was clear that they also had doubts about this decision. Mo Xiuyao smiled. "Of course, why not? Liu Congyun, this person … is smarter than his father and grandfather. He has already compromised so much. If this prince still makes a move against him, wouldn't people think that this prince is narrow-minded? "Of course, Liu Congyun was also more ambitious than his father and grandfather. Mo Jingqi had raised such a flexible subject who had the support of such a large family. I want to see, even without King Ding's residence, how will you maintain the harmony between the ruler and his subjects?
"Then Mu Yang …" At the mention of Mu Yang, Feng Zhiyao could not help but grit his teeth. It was not that he had a problem with Mu Yang, but Mu Yang's father, Marquis Mu Yang. This time, although Marquis Mu Yang did not personally lead the troops when the princess consort was being chased by Da Chu State's troops, he was the one who commanded them. Similarly, they were also clear about the contents of the imperial edict Marquis Mu Yang received from Mo Jingqi. Under such circumstances, even if Mu Yang was killed, it was a logical thing to do. Thus, Feng Zhiyao could not understand why Prince wanted to release Mu Yang to Marquis Mu Yang.
A cold glint flashed in Mo Xiuyao's eyes as he said mildly, "I still have use for Mu Yang. As for Marquis Mu Yang … tell your men to be careful. Don't let him die on the battlefield."
Seeing that Mo Xiuyao clearly had his own plans, Feng Zhiyao did not ask further. It was just that when he raised his head and saw a flash of red light from Mo Xiuyao, Feng Zhiyao silently lamented for Marquis Muyang in his heart. Being targeted by the prince, dying on the battlefield was actually the best ending for Marquis Muyang, right?
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