Boundless Celestial Capital, Mo Yike's residence:
Mo Yike sat by the pond in the courtyard. He held a fishing rod in his hand and caught the fish in the pond. Beside him was a Go board with thirty-one lines.
The fish nibbled at the bait continuously. Pulling the line now was the easiest way to catch the fish. However, Mo Yike did not move. He just smiled as he watched the fish spit out the hook.
It wasn't until the fish finished eating the bait that Mo Yike lifted the hook and put the bait back into the water.
At this moment, the white-clad Qin Zibai walked over slowly.
"Milord!" Qin Zibai said respectfully with a complicated expression.
"Zibai? There are no outsiders here. There is no need to be reserved. Come, accompany me fishing! "Mo Yike said with a smile.
"Milord, earlier, Sima Changkong came to visit, but I refused to let him in!" Qin Zibai said respectfully.
"Sima Changkong? Hah! His father, Sima Zongheng, betrayed the Long Zhanguo. Now, the Da Qian people hate him to the bone. How dare he follow Takeshi Ryūshin? "Mo Yike said with a smile.
"Milord, earlier, when the other factions sent people, it was fine if you refused. Now, Sima Changkong came. Why did you refuse to let him in?" Qin Zibai asked somewhat unwillingly.
Mo Yike turned his head and looked at Qin Zibai. "Zibai? Are you thinking of leaving the Han Dynasty? "
"Before my father passed away, he told me to follow Milord. I am slow-witted, but my father definitely would not harm me. Wherever Milord goes, I will go. However, the emperor is already dead. I just feel that it is not worth it for Milord!" Qin Zibai smiled bitterly.
"Why is it not worth it?" Mo Yike looked at Qin Zibai.
"Isn't it that useless Chen Tianshan? He is extremely pedantic. My Han Dynasty is besieged on all sides, but he wants to be a coward and not let others do anything. How can he be conferred the title of Tianshan King? How can I be superior to Daren! "Qin Zi Bai said unwillingly.
Mo Yike shook his head. "You're wrong. His Majesty's decision is correct!"
"Ah?"
"The Han Dynasty is surrounded by enemies on all sides. Do you really think that sending troops to defend against the enemy is enough? Heh, it's not that simple. If His Majesty was in court, all of this would be fine. But now that His Majesty isn't here, the hearts of the people are scattered. Once the troops are sent out, they might not be able to return! "Mo Yike said in a low voice.
"Ah?" Qin Zi Bai was slightly stunned.
"The more troops we send, the faster the Han Dynasty will scatter. Even though the Han Dynasty is being attacked from the front and the back, Chen Tianshan is still able to preserve most of his strength!" Mo Yike said solemnly.
"Re-really?" Qin Zibai asked in a strange tone.
"Your Majesty is really good at judging people. Chen Tianshan was cowardly, afraid of trouble, and extremely pedantic. I knew that these were all flaws. However, they were great advantages for the Han Royal Dynasty. Due to Chen Tianshan's cowardice, he would not do anything rash. He does not know if his next step will be dangerous. He would rather not leave! "Mo Yike sighed softly.
"Even if Milord says that Chen Tianshan can preserve the Han Dynasty for a longer time, His Majesty is no longer here. Milord, what is the point of continuing to defend?" Qin Zi Bai asked anxiously.
Mo Yike raised his head and looked at the sky that had lost its luck and was now covered with dark clouds. He sighed slightly.
Indeed, if Gu Hai died, what was the point of continuing to defend the Han Dynasty? What was the point of defending for a long time or a short time?
With Mo Yike's intelligence, he naturally saw through Chen Tianshan's thoughts. However, the more he saw, the more he felt that Gu Hai had no chance of surviving.
Mo Yike didn't feel good either.
"Milord, previously, you told me that a great calamity might befall the Boundless Celestial Capital?" Qin Zi Bai looked at Mo Yike.
Mo Yike nodded.
"Why is that?" Qin Zi Bai asked.
"After the Da Qian Empire was destroyed, its territory fell into chaos. Hence, it did not pose much of a threat to us in the past five years. However, in the end, Long Zhanguo died at His Majesty's hands. The people that Dragon God Ying brought back saw it clearly. Long Zhanguo? Do you know how many loyalists he had? The Da Qian Empire's territory gradually stabilized. Those factions and clans that were loyal to Long Zhanguo in the past will definitely shift their hatred to my Han Dynasty. The Great Wu Celestial Empire sending troops is just the beginning. After that, there is still the Great Ying Empire and the surrounding factions eyeing us covetously. Hah! "Mo Yike said bitterly.
"Milord, since that is the case, why are you still staying here? Right now, all sides are trying to recruit you. It is time for you to wait for the right price. His Majesty is no longer here. Milord, you have to plan for your own future. Even if it is not for yourself, you have to think for those who follow you! "Qin Zi Bai said.
Mo Yike put down the fishing rod and looked at the chessboard at the side. This was the chessboard that Gu Hai had left for him.
Thirty-one Heavens and Earth Chessboard.
After Gu Hai comprehended it, he did not hide it and passed it to Mo Yike. Looking at this chessboard, Mo Yike felt extremely grateful to Gu Hai.
In these five years, Mo Yike had gradually comprehended the thirty-one Chessboard. However, even after comprehending it, Mo Yike was even more reluctant to part with it.
"Milord!" Solemnly, Qin Zi Bai bowed and requested.
His Majesty is dead? Mo Yike was even more certain of this. However, even though he was certain, Mo Yike still felt the most uncomfortable.
"Wait a little longer!" Mo Yike shook his head.
"Why?" Qin Zi Bai asked, feeling confused.
"In this world, I only submit to His Majesty. Those factions are not qualified for me to submit to them. Wait a little longer. Wait a little longer … "Mo Yike shook his head.
"Yes!" Qin Zi Bai sighed inwardly and nodded.
Although Mo Yike was not willing to interact with outsiders, he did not reject them. This made Qin Zi Bai feel much more at ease. At the very least, Milord was not as stubborn as Chen Tianshan.
In the main hall of the Embroidered Uniform Guard's headquarters in Boundless Celestial Capital: Montes sat in the main seat. Two rows of Embroidered Uniform Guards stood around him.
At this moment, a man covered in blood, who had just been tortured, knelt on the ground.
Montes showed a sullen expression as he looked at the man who seemed to have been tortured. "Humph! Hong Gang, this great one has treated you well. You have been following this great one since a long time ago, and this great one promoted you. Now, you are the Embroidered Uniform Guard's ten-thousand-man commander. To think that you dare to collude with the Great Martial Emperor Dynasty's people?"
"Milord, Milord, this lowly one was helpless. His Majesty has already passed away for five years. What is the point of guarding him?" Hong Gang complained in dissatisfaction.
"How presumptuous!" Montes glared.
"His Majesty has only left the court for five years. To think that you dare to commit treason and slander him, spreading lies to mislead the public. Men, beat him to death!" Montes said while glaring.
"Milord, Milord, don't do that. This lowly one is doing this for your own good. In the past few days, many factions have sent people to invite you. However, you rejected all of them. Chen Tianshan is pedantic. Milord, why are you like this as well? We have followed you for many years, swearing loyalty to you. However, you cannot drag everyone into the fire pit. Our Embroidered Uniform Guard system is only valuable now. Once the various factions divide the Han Dynasty, our Embroidered Uniform Guard system will be useless. We will not be valuable anymore! "Hong Gang said anxiously.
"Beat him to death!" Montes glared.
"Yes!" A Embroidered Uniform Guard stepped forward and quickly beat Hong Gang with a heavy staff.
"Milord, please reconsider. Milord, I am not wrong. I am not wrong. As long as you are loyal to the Great Martial Emperor Dynasty, you will have contributed greatly. You will still have a high position in the Great Martial Emperor Dynasty!" Hong Gang said anxiously.
"Beat him!" Montes glared.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
After repeated beatings, Hong Gang was finally beaten to death.
The other Embroidered Uniform Guards felt fearful and did not dare to say anything.
"If you dare to commit treason again, this will be your outcome!" Montes said while glaring.
"Yes!" The Embroidered Uniform Guards shivered and answered.
After dragging Hong Gang away, the Embroidered Uniform Guards also withdrew. Montes was left alone in the hall. At this moment, his eyes were filled with madness.
He did not know if the emperor was dead. No, it was very likely that he was already dead.
The various factions had extended olive branches, but Montes did not accept them. It was not that Montes was very loyal to Gu Hai, but that Montes knew his own ability.
His ability was not strong, unlike monstrous geniuses like Gao Xianzhi and Mo Yike. His ability was too replaceable. Only the emperor appreciated him. The other factions did not appreciate his ability, but the Embroidered Uniform Guard system.
As long as he joined a faction, once the Embroidered Uniform Guard system was taken over, he would not be far from death.
But if he continued to wait, it would be torturous.
"Your Majesty, can you really return?" Montes's eyes flashed with a strong desire.
Montes could only regain his high position because the emperor returned. However, if the emperor did not return, could he only wait for death? Or hide his identity and start all over again?
The various factions' letters of invitation lay on the table in front of Montes. He read them one by one. However, no matter how he looked, he could not see anyone appreciating his ability.
"Humph!" Montes tossed the letters aside, feeling depressed.
Xiao Chen wanted to find a wise master, but it was hard to find one. He might as well waste his time here. At the very least, he had a high position and authority now.
After the morning assembly, Chen Tianshan returned to his residence.
A large number of cities fell in the surroundings. However, Chen Tianshan felt helpless.
In the hall:
"Liangyi? Are you looking for me? "Chen Tianshan looked at a handsome man before him.
"Third Grandfather!" The man, Chen Liangyi, showed a somewhat awkward expression.
"What's wrong? Are you like those people, trying to persuade me to join a faction? The Great Martial Emperor Dynasty? "Chen Tianshan glared.
"No, no. Third Grandfather, I am not trying to persuade you to join a faction!" Chen Liangyi immediately said.
"Oh? That's good! "Chen Tianshan sighed softly.
"Liangyi, back then, your father's death attracted the emperor's attention. The emperor treated the Chen Nation extremely warmly. Although you are not very capable, the emperor still conferred you a noble title. You should be satisfied. Do not be like those people, always thinking of betraying the nation!" Chen Tianshan instructed.
Chen Liangyi sneaked a glance at Chen Tianshan. "Third Grandfather, I know that you treat me the best. We are also the closest people. However, there are some things that I do not know if I should say!"
"As long as it is not betraying the nation, you can say whatever you want!" Chen Tianshan shook his head.
"Third Grandfather, how could I possibly think of betraying the nation? All of this belongs to my Chen Clan. How could I sell it? "Chen Liangyi shook his head.
"Huh?" Chen Tianshan's pupils suddenly constricted. He looked coldly at Chen Liangyi.
"Back then, I was the one who gave the Chen Nation to the emperor in the Han Dynasty. Now, Third Grandfather is the Han Dynasty's Tianshan King. Now that the emperor has fallen, Third Grandfather is the most powerful person in the dynasty. Naturally, you should take back what belongs to my Chen Nation. Third Grandfather, don't you think so?" Chen Liangyi whispered.
"Impudent! Chen Liangyi, how dare you!" Chen Tianshan glared and immediately stood up in anger.
Chen Liangyi fell to his knees.
"Third Grandfather, what did I say wrong? Back then, Gu Hai was just a wealthy merchant of my Chen Nation. Didn't it all belong to my Chen Nation? Third Grandfather, now that Gu Hai has fallen, all of this naturally belongs to us! You can also ascend the throne and rule the world. We will regain our nation's destiny, and we will no longer have to fear the four factions! "Chen Liangyi shouted anxiously.
"Ha! Hahahahaha! Chen Liangyi, you are really crazy. You actually want to swallow the Han Dynasty? Hahaha! Men! Send Chen Liangyi to the imperial prison! "Chen Tianshan glared.
"Yes!" A large number of guards immediately rushed into the hall and grabbed Chen Liangyi.
"Third Grandfather, I am doing this for your own good. For your own good. Third Grandfather, this belongs to my Chen Clan. Third Grandfather, don't! Don't arrest me!" Chen Liangyi exclaimed in horror.
"Chen Liangyi, reflect on your mistakes in the imperial prison first. Humph! Greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant! The Han Dynasty can only be the emperor's Han Dynasty. The moment it is no longer called the Han Dynasty, it will be the end of the nation! Take him away! "Chen Tianshan said with a glare.
"Yes!"
"Third Grandfather!"
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