Wu Qing Rou's tone was like that of a patient teacher instructing her students.
If it was in the past, no matter how much Chongyun feared Wu Qingrou, he would have been infuriated to hear him speak to him in such a tone.
But now, Chongyun remained calm as he stared at Wu Qingrou.
Behind him, Xing Dou Dao Master also stared at Wu Qingrou's silhouette in the air. His eyes flashed with an indecipherable light, "Does Wu Qingrou really want to lay his cards on the table or is this another trick?"
"I can't think of anyone other than the Four Aristocratic Families and the major sects within the Qin Empire." Chongyun Crown Prince said Silently.
Wu Qingrou nodded, "That's right. For an empire to prosper, centralization of power and unity between the emperor and his subjects is a prerequisite. The Great Zhou Empire is a clear example."
He sighed, "The Great Zhou Empire is still developing rapidly. If the Qin Empire continues to have internal strife, it will only end up being swallowed by the Great Zhou Empire."
Chongyun Crown Prince's eyes flashed but he did not speak.
Everyone knew that a hundred years ago, the Qin Empire was the most prosperous empire in the Divine Land, suppressing the Great Zhou Empire.
But in these hundred years, the Great Zhou Empire developed rapidly while the Qin Empire stagnated until it was surpassed by the Great Zhou Empire.
The Great Zhou Empire had become the biggest winner and the ultimate beneficiary during the battle to destroy Buddhism. Its strength had grown explosively, and it had completely left Great Qin behind.
"Eliminating the aristocratic families and centralization of power is the second step of your plan." Chongyun Crown Prince asked, "What about the third step?"
Wu Qingrou answered, "The Four Aristocratic Families are the leaders with many other families following behind. How can it be so easy to eliminate them? The second step is to suppress and weaken them. The third step is to take action. "
"At the same time, the third step is to eliminate the biggest obstacle of the plan."
Chongyun Crown Prince's eyes flashed, "The Shi Clan, the dual-pupiled person!"
The relationship between the Qin Empire and the Shi Clan was very complicated. The Shi Clan was actually a branch of the imperial family. Sometimes, the Shi Clan would stand on the side of the imperial family to deal with things.
But it was precisely because they were a branch of the Imperial Clan that the Darqin Dynasty's Imperial Family was most afraid of the Shi Clan. But they were helpless against the Shi Clan's geniuses emerging endlessly. Especially the appearance of the dual-pupiled Shi Tianyi, it announced that another genius had appeared in the Shi Clan, and it completely established the position of the number one clan in the Darqin Dynasty.
Because the Imperial family had few legitimate heirs, there were many voices within the Great Qin Dynasty regarding Shi Tianyi's adoption.
Crown Prince Chongyun said, "I have to admit that the dual-pupiled individual has given me some pressure among the younger generation. I won't be able to rest easy if he doesn't die prematurely."
After a short pause, Chongyun Crown Prince added calmly, "From today onwards, Xuanmen Tianzong Xiao Yan can be counted as half."
Wu Qingrou smiled slightly: "There's something I forgot to tell Your Highness. Previously, in Your Highness's name, I vigorously cultivated and gave preferential treatment to the Wuzhou's Xiao family that Xiao Yan came from."
Crown Prince Chongyun snorted without saying a word.
Wu Qingrou continued, "That is also part of the first step of the plan. Now that we have a good relationship with Xuanmen Tianzong, it will be easier to carry out the third step of the plan."
He smiled: "I believe Your Highness also knows about the background of the disciple of the Xuanmen Gate's Master, Shi Tianhao."
"Of course I know. For the dual-pupiled individual to be able to achieve what he has today, at least half of it was achieved by stepping on that kid's shoulders." Crown Prince Chongyun said: "But I didn't expect that the kid who was supposed to be dead back then could still live until today."
"Not only did he live until today, his abilities are not weak either. To reach the golden elixir period at the age of ten is extremely rare."
Crown Prince Chongyun then changed the topic: "But the current him is still not strong enough to challenge the dual-pupiled individual."
Wu Qingrou said lightly: "Before today, Your Highness didn't think that Xiao Yan is so difficult to deal with, right?"
This was like sprinkling salt on Crown Prince Chongyun's wound. His face darkened, but he did not get angry. He only snorted coldly.
Wu Qingrou sighed, her eyes flashing: "I really don't know how the Master of the Xuanmen Gate managed to do it. It's not rare to have a genius disciple, but it's rare to have a disciple who is a monster."
"This person is really not simple."
Crown Prince Chongyun's face had already returned to normal. He said calmly: "He's also very protective. Look at how the Master of the Xuanmen Gate personally accompanied Xiao Yan to the Cloud Traversing Peak. If Shi Tianhao were to face the dual-pupiled individual in the future, he wouldn't just stand by and watch."
Crown Prince Chongyun looked at Wu Qingrou: "This is the chess piece that Minister Wu has planned for the third step of the plan, right?"
Wu Qingrou nodded honestly: "Not necessarily. It's also possible that the four great clans will use their power to give Xuanmen Tianzong a hard time."
"The Great Zhou Dynasty wants to ally with the Shu Mountain Sword Sect and Xuanmen Tianzong to attack our Qin Dynasty. How can I just sit back and watch?"
Crown Prince Chongyun glanced at him and said coldly: "Since Minister Wu still remembers the Great Zhou Dynasty, then you should know that during the process of your plan, the Great Zhou Dynasty will not just sit back and do nothing."
Wu Qingrou smiled: "Thank you for your reminder, Your Highness. But don't worry, Your Highness. When the time comes, the Great Zhou Dynasty will not be able to take care of itself. They won't have the spare energy to interfere with our plan."
"Oh?" Crown Prince Chongyun was a little surprised, but he did not pursue the matter: "Between the clans and Xuanmen Tianzong, Minister Wu plans to weaken the strong to strengthen the weak. Is that right?"
Wu Qingrou answered: "That's right. If one side completely overwhelms the other, it will only increase the power of the winner. This is not what I want. Both sides will suffer. That's the best choice for our Qin Dynasty."
Crown Prince Chongyun nodded and looked at Wu Qingrou carefully, as if trying to see through him.
Wu Qingrou looked at him calmly, his eyes were still as deep as the sea.
After a long time, Crown Prince Chongyun withdrew his gaze and said Silently: "Since Minister Wu has a plan, then I will wait for the good news." Then he took a step forward and disappeared into the void.
Dao Master Xing Dou looked at Wu Qingrou and sighed: "Minister Wu's Three Steps does not only include the power of Xuanmen Tianzong and the clans."
Wu Qingrou smiled: "You are too kind, Dao Master Xing Dou."
Dao Master Xing Dou shook his head and turned into a ball of starlight, floating in the air.
Xiling City, the capital of the Great Qin Dynasty, Wu Qingrou sat in his study in the Prime Minister's Mansion in the north of the city. He watched as the light and shadow on the communication disk in front of him disappeared. His fingers tapped on the desk in front of him and he did not say a word.
A young man stood beside him and suddenly asked: "Why Shi Chongyun?"
Wu Qingrou said lightly: "Because he is ambitious."
The young man said: "But I always feel that he can't do anything right."
"Shi Chongyun's character does have a big flaw. He is surly, irritable, and arrogant." Wu Qingrou said indifferently: "But unless he doesn't want to reach the Primordial Soul Realm, he will improve these character flaws himself without anyone mentioning it."
"As I said just now, he is an ambitious person, so he will definitely make self-adjustment. This trip to Xingyun Peak, he suffered a setback at the hands of Xuanmen Tianzong, which will speed up this process."
The young man was silent for a moment and then said: "Why not that person with double pupils?"
Wu Qingrou chuckled: "His use is in other places."
"Even Eldest Brother cares about that Xuanmen Tianzong?" The young man's eyes flashed and his calm face finally showed a look of surprise.
Wu Qingrou said noncommittally: "I care about the Great Tianyuan World, the Divine Land, and all the living beings of the Human Clan."
His fingers tapping on the table paused slightly. "Go and keep an eye on them. Even though I've already made things clear to Shi Chongyun, it's hard to guarantee that his temper won't rise and he won't make trouble for Wuzhou's Xiao family."
"With his identity and status, as long as he reveals something that isn't obvious, it'll be enough for the Xiao family to suffer." Wu Qingrou revealed a smile. "Shi Chongyun will naturally change, but before he reaches the late stages of Yuanying, he won't know how difficult it is to reach the Primordial Soul Realm."
"Before that, we can only put in a bit more effort."
The young man nodded. His body retreated, stepping into the air and disappearing.
… …
The Great Zhou Dynasty's Tianjing City, within the imperial palace, Emperor Liang of Zhou sat cross-legged on his throne. Below him, Yan Mingyue and Zhu Hongwu sat facing each other. Mei Wulang stood below Liang Pan and reported the news he had just received.
"...... This is the result of the battle." Mei Wulang finished his report.
Emperor Liang of Zhou nodded and looked at Mei Wulang. "Wulang, what do you think?" He paused, then added, "We are talking about Xuanmen Tianzong."
Mei Wulang hurriedly bowed and replied respectfully, "Reporting to Your Majesty, it seems that the Master of the Daoist Gate, Lin Feng, is extremely protective of his disciples. A few days ago, we received a notice from Xuanmen Tianzong that Marquis Zhu's son, Zhu Yi, will soon return to the Great Zhou Dynasty to participate in this year's Enke exam."
"Perhaps the Master of the Daoist Gate will accompany him to the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Hearing this, Yan Mingyue smiled slightly, but didn't say anything.
Zhu Hongwu sat motionlessly in his seat like a wooden statue, as if what they were discussing didn't interest him at all.
"Wulang's words are incorrect." Emperor Liang of Zhou shook his head slightly. "If We are correct, the Master of the Daoist Gate will not come personally."
He didn't explain why, and Mei Wulang didn't dare to ask.
Yan Mingyue and Zhu Hongwu remained silent. Emperor Liang Pan didn't seem to mind. He only sighed and said, "A Golden Elixir Period cultivator who was able to destroy a Yuanying Period magic tool in one blow. Xuanmen Tianzong's disciples are indeed extraordinary."
"From the looks of it now, they are still in the growth stage. When they truly mature, they will truly be rare talents."
"The Master of the Daoist Gate, Lin Feng, is truly not simple." Liang Pan glanced at Zhu Hongwu. "I should also congratulate Hongwu. Your son is among them."
Zhu Hongwu stood. "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. This subject is flattered."
Liang Pan looked at Yan Mingyue and said slowly, "I wish Fairy Yan all the best on your return to White Cloud Mountain."
Yan Mingyue smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
She was slightly dazed. "Flame Dragon Heavenly Armor...... You've already refined the Vermillion Flame Demonic Eye into a magic tool so quickly?"
Even Primordial Soul cultivators needed to refine magic tools for many years before they could succeed. Many magic tools could be refined for hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years without success.
"Lin Feng, where did you come from?" Yan Mingyue frowned slightly. "What exactly do you want?"
Yan Mingyue suddenly laughed. "Perhaps you don't know it, but you will be a great help to me on my return to White Cloud Mountain. But for some reason, I'm suddenly a bit afraid of you."
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