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Inside the governor's office in the East Sea City, the capital of the Southeast Province.
Gui Xingfu was originally here to persuade the top civil official of the Southeast Province, Chief Scribe Yan Wuzhi to pledge his loyalty to Søren. He did not expect to see Ling Ao here.
His first reaction was to be surprised. Why was Ling Ao here?
Seeing Gui Xingfu's surprise, Ling Ao repeated, "His Highness Zhi Li said that everything you did was forced by Søren and not out of your own will. As long as you are willing to return to the right path, he will definitely let bygones be bygones and continue to use you."
After that, Ling Ao looked at Gui Xingfu with a fiery gaze.
To Ling Ao, Gui Xingfu was not only a backer but also a spiritual pillar.
Without Gui Xingfu, Ling Ao felt like he was like duckweed on the surface of the water, helpless and helpless. Therefore, he fervently hoped that Gui Xingfu could return to Zhi Li.
Gui Xingfu was originally here as Søren's special envoy to persuade Yan Wuzhi to pledge his loyalty to Søren. He did not expect the other party to send his adopted son to persuade him.
Hearing Ling Ao's words, Gui Xingfu could not help but be moved.
After all, to Gui Xingfu, the most painful thing in his life was being captured by Søren and having to betray Zhi Li to save his life.
The original Gui Xingfu could be said to be Zhi Li's confidant. Among the many feudal princes in the Raging Wave Kingdom, his political position was the highest.
All of a sudden, he became a prisoner of Søren. It could be said that he fell from heaven to hell.
Now, Zhi Li actually sent Ling Ao to persuade him to accept him again. How could Gui Xingfu not be moved?
After thinking for a long time, Gui Xingfu sighed deeply.
Seeing this, Yan Wuzhi said, "You two father and son-in-law talk, I'll excuse myself for a moment."
"There's no need!" Gui Xingfu said, "There are some words that Lord Censor might as well listen to."
Then, he looked at Ling Ao and said, "Xiao Ao, there is one thing you need to be mentally prepared for."
Ling Ao's face trembled as he said, "Father-in-law, please speak."
Gui Xingfu said, "From now on, just call me Yifu, there's no need to call me Father-in-law. Because Gui Qinshao has already married Søren. "
Ling Ao suddenly stood up. His face twitched, but he quickly calmed down because he was already prepared for this result.
However, when he heard the news, Ling Ao still felt a pain in his heart.
"Xiao Ao, how does Godfather treat you?" Gui Xingfu asked.
"I'm indebted to you," Ling Ao said.
Indeed, Gui Xingfu's kindness was as heavy as a mountain. In the scandal of the assassination case being exposed here, Gui Xingfu pushed all the ugly charges onto himself, saying that he was greedy for power and sent his daughter to be defiled by Feng Li. He didn't mention a single word about Ling Ao, and even vaguely described him as the victim.
In the original text, Gui Xingfu's confession even mentioned that he first drugged Ling Ao, then sent Zhi Li to Gui Qinshao's bridal chamber.
In short, he used all kinds of ways to beautify Ling Ao.
The fact that Gui Xingfu treated Ling Ao so well was indeed surprising, and even incomprehensible. He was obviously a selfish and ungrateful person, so why would he treat an adopted son so well? Even if he treated his own son, he would not treat him so well, right?
After thinking for a long time, Gui Xingfu raised his head and said, "It's impossible for me to return to Zhi Li's service."
Ling Ao asked anxiously, "Why?"
Gui Xingfu said, "First, I no longer have any value to His Highness Zhi Li. The hope of the Gui Clan has already fallen on the child of Gui Qinshao and Søren."
Ling Ao's face trembled, "Qinshao, this Waterfront City Lord doesn't count. You are the real Waterfront City Lord. Although Waterfront City has already been captured by Søren, this is only temporary. One day, we will take it back. "
Gui Xingfu said, "Foolish child, do you think that His Highness Zhi Li will send troops to help us take back Waterfront City?"
Ling Ao said, "Although not now, but after His Highness Zhi Li ascends to the throne, he will definitely eliminate Søren. At that time, he will naturally take back Tianshui City."
Gui Xingfu said, "Let's not talk about whether His Highness Zhi Li can take back Waterfront City in the future. Even if he can eliminate Søren and take back Waterfront City, do you think he will return it to our Gui Clan?"
Ling Ao fell silent. According to Zhi Li's character, it was naturally impossible. Meat that entered his mouth, how could Zhi Li spit it out?
Gui Xingfu said, "And the child born from the union of Søren and Gui Qinshao will have the surname Gui. This child will inherit the position of Waterfront City Lord! So in comparison, my allegiance to Søren will be more beneficial to the Gui Clan. "
Ling Ao said hoarsely, "But after His Highness Zhi Li ascends to the throne, he will definitely eliminate Søren. And if you and Søren stand together, the Gui Clan will perish."
Gui Xingfu shook his head and said, "This is also the second reason I want to say. In this battle between Zhi Li and Søren, Søren's chances of winning are greater than Zhi Li's. The one who will die without a burial place in the future might be Zhi Li and not Søren. "
When these words came out, Ling Ao's face trembled and he looked at Gui Xingfu in disbelief.
And Yan Wuzhi was also slightly stunned, his gaze falling on Gui Xingfu's face.
Ling Ao said, "How is this possible? At best, Søren has only obtained Rouran City, Tianshui City and Linhai City. His forces are not even one-tenth of His Highness Zhi Li's. How can he win? He'll definitely lose and die! "
"Haha …" Gui Xingfu laughed and said, "If the feudal lords and nobles are completely united and Zhi Li commands them like his own arm, Søren will definitely die. But in reality, in this battle of extermination, Zhi Li has suffered a crushing defeat. The feudal lords and nobles are already sitting on the fence and watching. Even Turin Tuo has slyly retreated back. Zhi Li has millions of troops but which one of them can he command? Very soon, Søren will have 200,000 troops and every soldier will belong to him. "
Ling Ao was stunned, he didn't expect his adoptive father, Gui Xingfu, to say such words.
Gui Xingfu continued, "In reality, after Søren has completely annexed the Southeast Province, he will be almost undefeatable."
When he said this, Yan Wuzhi, who was at the side, burst into laughter.
Gui Xingfu said, "Why is Lord Censor laughing?"
Yan Wuzhi said coldly, "Gui Xingfu, you are too arrogant. I am the younger brother of the kingdom's prime minister, the Southeast Province Governor's Office Censor, the leader of the Southeast Province's civil officials and one of the leaders of the Speech Party. Are you treating me like I am nothing? "
Before Gui Xingfu could speak, Yan Wuzhi continued, "Søren is talking to himself, he proclaimed himself the Southeast Province Governor. But other than Linhai City and Tianshui City, which prefecture can he touch? Which prefecture can he control? The twelve thousand officials of the Southeast Province all followed his lead. How could he command an official of the Southeast Province? Even if it's just a minor official? Therefore, you keep saying that Sauron annexed the Southeast Province, but you're just making irresponsible remarks. You're treating me and the ten thousand officials of the Southeast Province as nothing. "
Yan Wuzhi was ten years younger than his elder brother, Yan Wuji.
Prime Minister Yan Wuji had a scholarly appearance, but this Yan Wuzhi in front of him was handsome and unyielding. He was in his forties, had a black beard, a long and narrow face, and a pair of deep and sharp eyes.
Although he was a civil official, he always carried a sword with him. In addition, he was serious in speech and manner, and his face was cold. This made him look very sharp.
In reality, he was a difficult person to deal with.
Although Duke Meng Wei was the Southeast Province Governor, he was still a member of the royal family. He didn't have much patience for daily political affairs. Usually, he only controlled the military and the general direction of the province, leaving everything else to Censor Yan Wuzhi.
But this Yan Wuzhi was indeed talented. He managed the entire Southeast Province in an orderly manner. Although he was the second in command, he was like a local emperor, and the fate of the officials in the Southeast Province was in his hands.
Coupled with his cold and arrogant personality, all the officials in the Southeast Province were afraid of him, trembling with fear.
Gui Xingfu was a feudal lord of the Southeast Province, so he often dealt with Yan Wuzhi. Perhaps it was because he had been in charge of the province for too long that Yan Wuzhi was naturally domineering. Even in front of a feudal lord of a kingdom, Yan Wuzhi treated him like a superior.
So, this Yan Wuzhi was indeed talented, but his weakness was that he was too arrogant, even headstrong.
His elder brother, Yan Wuji, was the Prime Minister of the kingdom, and the leader of the Speech Party, but his attitude was not as domineering and cold as Yan Wuzhi.
What Gui Xingfu said to Ling Ao just now was not so much to persuade Ling Ao, but to persuade Yan Wuzhi.
"Your Excellency, no family can put all their eggs in one basket, and this is especially true for the Yan family." Gui Xingfu said, "If Yan Tingyi had not been beheaded, he would already be serving under Søren."
Yan Wuzhi's eyes narrowed, but he did not say anything.
Gui Xingfu continued, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Lord Head Historian. If Zhi Li ascends to the throne, the future Prime Minister can only be Yan Wuji's son, your nephew, Yan Tinglu. And if you are loyal to Princess Jung Yeon and Søren, then the future Prime Minister will be you, Yan Wuzhi. You are talented, and your temperament is far better than your elder brother, Yan Wuji. You are the one who is suitable to be the leader of the Speech Party. Are you willing to be under someone else forever? Are you going to listen to your nephew Yan Tinglu's orders in the future? "
Gui Xingfu was making use of Yan Wuzhi's arrogance and stubbornness.
This person had always been arrogant, thinking that he was far more talented than his elder brother, Yan Wuji. He did not care about the successor of the Speech Party, Yan Tinglu.
Once he realized that there was a chance to defeat his elder brother, Yan Wuji, and become the new leader of the Speech Party, Yan Wuzhi would definitely be tempted. And Søren was his only chance.
As for the difference in power between Søren and Zhi Li, Gui Xingfu did not need to say it. Yan Wuzhi could see it at a glance.
Yan Wuzhi remained silent. Gui Xingfu was overjoyed, thinking that he had convinced the other party.
At this time, Yan Wuzhi laughed coldly, "Do you know what Søren lacks the most?"
"Please enlighten me," Gui Xingfu said.
"Breadth of mind, wisdom," Yan Wuzhi said, "He seems to be invincible, but he only relies on quick wits. Look at him, are there any outstanding talents around him? Yan Nair is his woman, Yan Yan is his father-in-law, Yan Chao 'er is his father's lover, and Ashita Liren is his mistress. There are only women around him, but not a single talent. How can such a person talk about ruling the world? At best, he is a shallow child with petty tricks. "
Gui Xingfu said, "It is precisely because he does not have any talents around him that you appear to be invaluable and irreplaceable! Søren is also impatient with political affairs. In the future, when Princess Jung Yeon ascends the throne, she will definitely not care about anything. And as the regent, Søren's only interest is to train troops and expand. All internal affairs will probably be handed over to the prime minister. If you go to his side, won't you be making up for his weakest link? Other than you, who else can be the prime minister in the future? "
"Hahahaha …" Yan Wuzhi laughed heartily, "I am a Qilin's talent, I should be assisting the world's overlord. A mere shallow child like Søren is not qualified."
Then, Yan Wuzhi flung his sleeves and said, "Søren wants the Southeast Province? Fine, let him come and talk to me personally! Of course, I may not have the time. I have to deal with internal affairs, play the zither, paint, and meditate. When I have the time, I will meet him. "
Gui Xingfu was speechless. He could clearly see that Yan Wuzhi was moved, but he was arrogant and wanted Søren to show the attitude of an ancestor to give him a chance.
In fact, Søren was even more arrogant, to the point of completely lacking patience.
Taking a deep breath, Gui Xingfu said, "I will report back to Marquis Søren, I will certainly let him come and pay a visit to Milord."
"Then let him get my forgiveness first." Yan Wuzhi said coldly.
"Forgive?" Gui Xingfu was puzzled.
Yan Wuzhi said, "Do you know who Yan Tingyi is? He is not only my nephew, but also my student. Søren actually killed him with one slash. If he wants my forgiveness, he will build a cenotaph for Yan Tingyi, then kowtow, and cut off his hair as a scapegoat! After doing these things, he will come and talk to me about the Southeast Province. "
Gui Xingfu's eyes narrowed, "Milord Yan Wuzhi, enough is enough! Even though the entire Southeast Province is in your hands right now, you still have to be careful. But Marquis Søren controls tens of thousands of troops, he is a man with soaring killing intent. "
Yan Wuzhi said, "Are you threatening me? Standing behind me are twelve thousand officials of the Southeast Province. Without us, how can he rule the Southeast Province? Moreover, at this time, all the nobles, dukes, and civil officials are watching. If he is stupid, all the forces will be pushed to Zhi Li's side. If he is so stupid, I am afraid His Highness Zhi Li will be celebrating. "
Gui Xingfu helplessly sighed, "Very well, I will pass on your words to Marquis Søren. Farewell!"
Then, Gui Xingfu turned to leave.
"Wait!" Yan Wuzhi said, "Send someone to inform Søren, you must stay."
Gui Xingfu's expression changed, "You want to detain me as a hostage?"
Yan Wuzhi said, "That's not it. If my deal with Søren fails, I can also give you to His Highness Zhi Li. It is not a small merit!"
Gui Xingfu said with a trembling voice, "Milord Yan Wuzhi, Marquis Søren's patience is much less than you think. What you are doing is very dangerous."
Yan Wuzhi said disdainfully, "Now the whole world is watching him. If he wants to push all the nobles, dukes, and civil officials to Zhi Li's side, then he can do whatever he wants."
Then, he ordered, "Men, detain Gui Xingfu and his men!"
"Understood!"
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One day later.
A travel-worn warrior of the Suo Clan rushed into the Celestial Water City Lord's residence. After seeing Søren, he immediately fell to the ground and kowtowed, "Master, the Governor of the Southeast Province, Yan Wuzhi, has detained all of Gui Xingfu's men and asked me to pass on a message."
"What message?" Søren asked.
The warrior said, "He wants you to build a cenotaph for Yan Tingyi, then kowtow and cut off your hair as a scapegoat. Then, he will personally go to the Governor's residence to ask for his forgiveness. Only after this is done will he be willing to talk to you about the Southeast Province. "
Søren's eyes narrowed as he coldly said, "What an idiot. Does he think I have the patience to play this game?"
Then, he ordered, "Go invite Castellan Ashita Liren here!"
Two hours later, Søren and Ashita Liren led fifteen thousand cavalrymen to the Southeast Province's capital, Eastsea City.
Yan Wuzhi was obviously tempted, but he still put on such an attitude. He was really seeking his own death.
In order to take the initiative in getting along with Søren, he actually did something to anger Søren.
If Søren was angered, rivers of blood would flow!
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