Wan Daoist took a few glances. In Zhang Yu's talisman scroll, there were more than twenty requests. Although there were many conditions, most of them were small problems. Among them, there were four most important ones.
First, Zhang Yu requested to obtain a huge amount of cultivation resources, various array instruments, and various secret pills. He also needed Yuan Xia to give him a number of imperial edicts for avoiding calamities.
There were sufficient reasons for this. If he wanted to divide Tianxia, he naturally needed to persuade others. He could rope in those who were close to him, but for those who were more distant, he couldn't just ask them to join him. He needed to show enough strength and sincerity.
When the time came, these resources and imperial edicts would be useful. Without these, even if he could persuade others, on one hand, it would take a long time. On the other hand, he didn't know when the other party would go back on their words.
Wan Daoist thought about it. In fact, things like cultivation resources and array instruments were not very important to the Yuan Hall. If they could directly use these to disintegrate Tianxia without having to go on a crusade, for the ministers of the Yuan Hall, they would definitely be happy to do so.
The key was that they could completely kick His Highness out of the picture. As for the calamity avoidance talisman, it was the same. If they could avoid trouble, it wouldn't hurt to give out more.
And Zhang Yu's second request seemed to be for himself. He insisted that he didn't need the calamity avoidance talisman. Instead, he asked for an upper-level cultivator to bestow the calamity avoidance talisman to avoid the calamity.
This condition made Wan Daoist frown slightly. But later, Zhang Yu said that he didn't ask Yuan Xia to fulfill it on the spot. He could do it after the matter was done, but he needed Yuan Xia to give him a promise.
And the next request was more demanding. He said that he had to ensure that he had a share of the Ultimate Dao, and not exclude him.
The last condition, which was also the most important one, was that the matter mentioned above must not be made by oath, but only a written agreement.
After reading it, he raised his head and said, "Ministers, this person seems to have many requests. In fact, the matters of bestowing the calamity avoidance talisman and obtaining the Ultimate Dao are slightly more difficult. This is also what this person is most concerned about. It involves his personal interests, so it's not too much."
"Isn't this too much?" one of the committee members said unhappily.
Wan Daoren looked at the crowd and said, "As you can see, this person's request is not something that can be fulfilled right now. He only needs a promise. If he can't do it, then so be it. If he can really do it, then why should we be stingy with him? "
Minister Lan immediately followed up and said, "Minister Wan is right. If we attack Tianxia by force, we will have to pay a small price. Moreover, if we attack by force, we will let His Highness take the initiative and share the power in our hands. Even Terminator will have to share more. If Minister Zhang can do this, we only need to share the benefits of one person. What's wrong with that?"
The various ministers all thought about it seriously. Indeed, if Zhang Yu could do all this, then he would be able to destroy Tianxia in the palace. Giving him this little reward was indeed not much.
A committee member said, "This person proposes not to establish a contract. Is he afraid that Tianxia will notice something?"
Minister Lan said, "It should be so. As the emissary of Tianxia, Tianxia will definitely guard against him betraying Tianxia's interests. After he returns, there will be a strict inspection. Perhaps an upper realm expert will be invited to take action. If he has an oath on his body, then it will be immediately identified. "
Another committee member said, "Isn't this better? If he can do it, then what's the harm in giving him the promised conditions? If he can't do it, then we don't have to care. "
Someone objected, "But if there is no oath, how can we bind him? How can we ensure that he will abide by the agreement? "
Minister Lan chuckled and said, "Yes, that's why we have to give him more benefits. Now that our Yuanxia is about to fall, the last world outside, Tianxia is a boat that's leaking everywhere, who would be willing to stay on it? This person has already come to us, so why would he jump back?
Furthermore, we can make him leave an oath as proof. If he can't do it, then he won't be trusted by Tianxia anymore. "
The old Daoist who had just reprimanded Zhang Yu for being too greedy spoke out again, "Providing resources, avoiding calamity, not swearing an oath, these are all things that can be promised, but to enjoy the end of the Dao with this person, this is not something that can be agreed to.
Giving him the chance to join our Yuan Xia and make him a Yuan Xia citizen is already the greatest sincerity. How can we let him take a mile after giving him an inch? "
Minister Lan said, "Can we communicate with him again? I don't think he expects us to agree to all the conditions in one go."
"No, we should agree."
The ministers couldn't help but look over. They saw that the one who said this was Daoist Wan. He was one of the few who stood here to ask for the complete Dao. Hence, his words carried more weight.
The old Daoist was puzzled, "Minister Wan, why do you say so?"
Wan Daoist looked at the crowd and said, "Don't forget that what we ask for depends on this Yi Xin. After entrusting it to us, we can't do anything about it. So the only thing that can restrain this Yi Xin is the reward. The more we give this Yi Xin in return, the more he will work hard.
Especially the matter of sharing the end of life, that shouldn't be removed. If we agree to it, then he will fight for his own benefits. There's no need to urge him, he will do his best.
Also, since we have agreed to the previous conditions, if we don't agree to this, then what's the use of agreeing to the previous conditions? Instead, it will leave a knot in his heart. It's better to be more direct and use more means. "
After he said this, the ministers fell into deep thought. However, there was still no response.
Daoist Wan spoke again, "Furthermore, don't forget that even if we don't agree, this matter won't end here. Because now, it's not only our Yuan Hall that is thinking of ways to make use of this person. Fuqing Shi Dao, Dongshi Shi Dao, and even Lai Yuan Shi Dao. They all have the possibility of cooperating with him.
As long as someone from the various Shi Dao is willing to agree to his conditions, then it's natural for them to side with the various Shi Dao. And this is something that Your Highness would like to see. "
The ministers' hearts trembled. Would the various Shi Dao do such a thing? That was highly possible. As long as they could seize power from the Yuan Hall, even if it meant sacrificing their own benefits, they would be willing to do so.
Furthermore, this matter wasn't without benefits. If Tianxia's emissary turned to the various Shi Dao and things went smoothly, then the destruction of Tianxia would be the merit of the various Shi Dao. His Highness would be happy to see them fight each other.
Minister Lan cooperated and said, "I agree with Minister Wan's opinion. Either we don't agree, or we agree to everything."
At this moment, another minister who wanted the complete dao spoke, "Let's agree to this. After all, if we don't agree to the contract, then we can only offer more benefits. And with this condition of ours, even if the various Shi Dao wants to rope him in, they can't increase the bargaining chip."
The ministers discussed for a while, and finally, they all agreed. Especially since they had already spent a lot of effort on Zhang Yu. If they didn't agree now, they would have to start all over again. Then their previous efforts would be wasted.
Minister Lan said, "Ministers, then let me go talk to this emissary of Tianxia."
Daoist Wan said, "Alright, we will trouble Minister Lan." As he spoke, he waved his sleeve. A ray of light landed and placed his seal on the seal scroll that Zhang Yu handed over.
The moment he nodded, the other ministers didn't hesitate and placed their seals on it. Finally, the seal scroll floated in front of Minister Lan.
Minister Lan also placed his seal. After putting it away, he bowed to the ministers. Just as he was about to leave, Daoist Wan said, "Also, don't let His Highness's people disturb them. Otherwise, there will be more problems."
Minister Lan's thoughts turned, and he agreed. After he left the main hall, he immediately came to the front of Zhang Yu's hall. Then, he said to Yan Yuming who was guarding the door, "I want to see Emissary Zhang."
Yan Yuming heard and said, "Minister Lan, please wait a moment." He went in to report. After a while, he came out and said respectfully, "Minister Lan, Teacher invites you in."
Minister Lan nodded and walked in. When he entered the inner hall, he saw that Zhang Yu was already standing there. He stopped and bowed, saying, "Emissary Zhang, greetings."
Zhang Yu returned the greeting and said, "Minister Lan, greetings." He extended his hand and invited, "Sit down and talk."
Minister Lan acknowledged. He walked to the side and sat down on the couch. When Zhang Yu also sat down, he said, "The ministers have seen the seal scroll that Emissary Zhang sent over."
Zhang Yu said, "Then what do the ministers think?"
Minister Lan raised his head to look at him and said, "The ministers have agreed to all the conditions that you have proposed."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly.
Minister Lan looked at his calm appearance and couldn't help but ask, "Emissary Zhang, are you not surprised?"
Zhang Yu said, "Since I have proposed such a request, I have naturally considered it. It is not unreasonable. But since you have accepted all of it, it means that you are indeed worthy of our allegiance."
These words made Minister Lan feel a little better.
Zhang Yu said, "But, I still need a letter of promise to ensure this. Has Minister Lan brought it?"
Minister Lan said, "Of course. I have brought this letter." He reached out and took out the scroll. "Emissary Zhang, why don't you take a look."
Zhang Yu took it and scanned it. There were the seals of the ministers of the Upper Hall. He asked again, "There are no seals of the ministers of the Lower Hall. Is it not a problem?"
Minister Lan said, "Of course not. Emissary Zhang may not know that all the decisions of the Upper Hall are made by the Upper Hall. The Lower Hall is only following the plans. Emissary Zhang need not worry that the Lower Hall will come and find trouble again. The Upper Hall will restrict the Lower Hall."
Zhang Yu said calmly, "If that is the case, then that is the best."
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