"It's Fang Zhengzhi!"
"Why did he come with His Highness Duan Wang?"
"Shouldn't he be at the Imperial Academy?"
The Dragon Protection Squad and the Royal Guards were all shocked and confused when they saw the figure in front of Ping Yang. However, this was not the time to think about these questions.
As for Ping Yang …
At this moment, she bumped into Fang Zhengzhi's chest.
"Let go of me, let go of me … Father is injured, I want to save him!" Ping Yang struggled with all her might, her soft body pounding against Fang Zhengzhi's chest.
Before she came, she had thought of many possibilities of what would happen after reaching the Throne Room. However, she never expected to see a wasteland after reaching the Throne Room.
Furthermore, it was not just the Throne Room that was in ruins.
Both Emperor Lin Mubai and Chen Feihua had traces of blood at the corners of their mouths. Their faces were even paler. This had already exceeded her expectations.
Then, how could she keep her promise with Fang Zhengzhi?
"You are Fang Zhengzhi? I have heard of you. You were the champion of the previous Court Examinations, the youngest Chief Imperial Messenger of the Imperial Academy, the Chief Examiner of the Imperial Examinations, and the greatest contributor to the Southern Region War! " Qian Wu did not look at Ping Yang. Instead, he looked at Fang Zhengzhi with interest, a faint smile on his face.
"Is that so? It's a pity that I have never heard of you. "Fang Zhengzhi slowly turned his head and looked at Qian Wu, his eyes filled with confusion.
"Hehe, let me introduce myself. I am Qian Wu, from the Holy Barbarian Empire …"
"Actually, I am not interested in you." Fang Zhengzhi waved his hand and interrupted Qian Wu impatiently.
"It's alright, I know what you are interested in. Gold, jewels, wealth, I can give it to you. If you are willing, I can even give you the position of Marshal of the Military Forces, Guardian of the Military Forces, or even the title of King or Prime Minister. Furthermore, I can guarantee that I will not restrict your freedom. How about that?" Qian Wu was not angered by Fang Zhengzhi's words.
"Marshal of the Military Forces?"
"Guardian of the Military Forces, King or Prime Minister?"
"What is Qian Wu trying to do?"
The Palace Guards and Royal Guards could not react to Qian Wu's words. was Fang Zhengzhi not a cripple?
Even if he was in charge of the Imperial Academy.
But …
He was still a civil official.
However, Qian Wu had promised Fang Zhengzhi the position of Marshal of the Army and Protector of the Army. This was something that they could not understand.
Most importantly, the Holy Barbarian Empire was not weaker than the Great Xia Dynasty. From the conversation between Fang Zhengzhi and Qian Wu, it was obvious that this was the first time they met. How could this be?
"Cough cough …" Lin Tianrong coughed out a mouthful of blood as he glared at Qian Wu. His fists were clenched so tightly that they almost turned white.
He still remembered the conditions of the deal between him and Qian Wu.
Zhengt.
When Qian Wu saw Fang Zhengzhi, he immediately threw out the promise of being conferred the title of King and Minister. How could he not hate him?
Emperor Lin Mubai's face flushed red. Although Qian Wu's words were directed at Fang Zhengzhi, it was a clear slap to his face.
In the Great Xia Dynasty, Fang Zhengzhi was a Rank Three Official and enjoyed the treatment of a Rank Two Official.
On the other hand, he was the Grand Marshal of the Central Plains, the Grand Protector of the Great Army, and was even bestowed the title of King and Minister.
"Are these all Rank One positions?" Fang Zhengzhi was satisfied with Qian Wu's words.
"Of course it's a Rank-1, and an official Rank-1 at that! So, you just need to hand over Princess Ping Yang to me, and I will fulfill my promise! "Qian Wu smiled again when he saw the expression on Fang Zhengzhi's face.
"Fang Zhengzhi, how dare you betray the country?!"
"Fang Zhengzhi, let go of Princess Ping Yang!"
"Let go of Princess Ping Yang!"
When the royal guards heard this, they immediately pointed their spears at Fang Zhengzhi. All of them looked extremely nervous.
After all, they knew how important Ping Yang was to Emperor Lin Mubai.
Once Ping Yang fell into Qian Wu's hands, no one could imagine what Emperor Lin Mubai would do.
Fang Zhengzhi looked at the Royal Guards and smirked. He could tell that Qian Wu was trying to sow discord between them.
He had purposely used Ping Yang's safety as a condition. With just a few words, the Royal Guards had grown suspicious of him and turned against him.
It has to be said that Qian Wu's plan was executed beautifully.
Not to mention the Royal Guards, even Emperor Lin Mubai's face showed signs of nervousness. Even though Emperor Lin Mubai was intelligent enough to see through Qian Wu's ploy,
But …
How could he be at ease when Ping Yang was involved?
"That's a good treatment!" Fang Zhengzhi smiled and nodded his head. He turned to Emperor Lin Mubai and said, "Your Majesty, he gave me a Rank 1 official position right off the bat. Why don't you give me a promotion too?"
"Promotion?" Emperor Lin Mubai was taken aback.
Then, he quickly realized that Fang Zhengzhi was' bargaining '. Furthermore, he was using the conditions offered by the Holy Barbarian Empire to bargain with him.
The Royal Guards and Palace Guards were also stunned when they heard Fang Zhengzhi's words. Then, a trace of anger flashed across their eyes.
"Shameless!"
"How dare he use the Princess to threaten the Emperor!"
"How dare he!"
They were furious, but helpless. Because Ping Yang was indeed in Fang Zhengzhi's hands. More importantly, the Northern Barbarian Empire had indeed given Fang Zhengzhi some conditions.
"If I want to use an official position and salary to exchange for the loyalty of an official, I …" Emperor Lin Mubai took a deep breath and stopped halfway. He seemed to have thought of something. Then, he looked at Fang Zhengzhi and said, "Alright, I will give you whatever you want!"
"…"
"Your Majesty, you actually …"
"This …"
The Royal Guards and Palace Guards widened their eyes when they heard Emperor Lin Mubai's words. None of them could believe their ears.
Emperor Lin Mubai actually agreed to it?
Ever since Emperor Lin Mubai ascended the throne, he had never been threatened by anyone. But now, he actually agreed to Fang Zhengzhi's request?
Give him whatever he wanted?
Oh my god!
Was Fang Zhengzhi really going to be conferred the title of King or Prime Minister?
He was not even 18 years old yet!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded his head. Then, he turned to Qian Wu and said, "I'm sorry, it's not that I don't want to go. It's just that the same treatment is really difficult for me. Why don't you increase it a little?"
"Increase it a little?"
"He has already been conferred the title of King or Prime Minister. What else do you want?"
"Don't tell me he still wants to be the Emperor?"
When the Royal Guards heard what Fang Zhengzhi said to Qian Wu, they were confused.
After Fang Zhengzhi said that, he seemed to have thought of this and said with a troubled expression, "However, since he has already been conferred the title of King or Prime Minister, it's really difficult for me to increase it. Why don't you reluctantly let me sit on the throne of the Holy Barbarian Empire for a few days? Speaking of which, I really don't have …"
"How dare you!" Qian Wu's gaze turned cold and he did not allow Fang Zhengzhi to continue speaking. In fact, his target had always been Ping Yang.
Of course, if Fang Zhengzhi was really willing to kneel down and pledge allegiance to him, Qian Wu would not mind accepting him as a plaything. However, Fang Zhengzhi was obviously toying with him. How could he allow Fang Zhengzhi to continue teasing him?
"You're angry just like that?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the cold gaze in Qian Wu's eyes and felt a little helpless. Then, he turned to the silent King Duan and said, "Your Highness, why are you still in a daze? Now that the situation is so clear, shouldn't Your Highness hurry up and wag your tail like a dog? "
"Shut up! I'm not one to wag my tail and beg for mercy! "King Duan was naturally waiting for the best opportunity to strike.
Fang Zhengzhi's words had undoubtedly pierced through his thoughts, causing an indescribable anger to rise in his heart. It was as if his tail was stepped on.
"Is that so? Then what is Your Highness still waiting for? Hurry up and get him! "Fang Zhengzhi twitched his mouth and said with a look of disdain.
"Get him?" King Duan Lin Xinjue's body trembled once again. He looked at the surrounding Royal Guards and Emperor Lin Mubai who was standing not too far away.
If he did not speak up.
Then, the surrounding gazes would naturally not fall on him.
However …
Fang Zhengzhi had spoken up for him, and in such a straightforward manner. Then, how could he continue to hesitate and wait for an opportunity?
"Damn it!" A cold glint flashed across King Duan's eyes, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "Palace Guards, listen up! Protect the Emperor!"
"Yes!"
Following King Duan's command, the Palace Guards finally moved. Their shining spears were aimed directly at Qian Wu and the Demonic Man standing in front of the Near-Life Gate.
Qian Wu squinted his eyes slightly.
He was naturally not afraid of King Duan interfering. However, this was not his original plan. In his original plan, King Duan Lin Xinjue should have continued to wait.
At least …
He would not have acted so quickly.
But now, King Duan Lin Xinjue had made his move, and he had given it his all.
"Sowing discord!"
This phrase flashed across Qian Wu's mind.
He used the method of sowing discord to deal with Fang Zhengzhi, and now, Fang Zhengzhi was using the same method to deal with him and King Duan.
However …
Fang Zhengzhi's method was more direct, and more violent.
"Interesting!" Qian Wu's gaze swept across the restless Palace Guards, and his lips curled into a cold smile. At the same time, he looked at the Demonic Man in front of the Near-Life Gate.
