Xuan Shuang said, "Things in the Palace are deceitful and ever-changing, how can we always be slow to react? Just by looking at Empress Ah Ma's attitude, I can see one or two things. Nowadays, all the high-ranking officials don't know anything, they make wild guesses; low-ranking officials only hear a few words, they fabricate nonsense, only hiding it from me, and they are all hoping that I will fall quickly. Humph … ha, how can I sit and wait for death? By nature, I don't like to be ostentatious, but these days, in front of and behind other people, I deliberately open my mouth and close my mouth, saying that I am the future Crown Prince, just to pretend that I am still deceived. This way, Empress Ah Ma will not be on guard, and it will be easier for me to carry out my plan. As for those other people, those who secretly ridicule me, those who sympathize with me, those who watch the clouds change, who have the leisure to care about what they say about me in their hearts? " Taking advantage of Shangguan Yaohua's stupor, he stood up and walked toward him. "You know," he said, "I am a very possessive person," he said, "I won't allow anyone to take anything away from me, even if I don't necessarily want it. I have been planning this for a long time, I think Li Yijie and the others want to remind me of this. "
Shangguan Yaohua was hesitant, each time he wanted to ask, he was afraid that he would really hear something disgraceful. In order to protect him, as well as himself, he wanted to distance himself as far as possible.
Xuan Shuang did not allow him to distance himself, he took another step forward, his eyes were spirited, he looked straight into Shangguan Yaohua's eyes, and said in a low voice, "I want to take the first step to usurp power and seize the throne before the new Crown Prince's imperial edict is issued! I am asking you to cooperate with me, help me to sit on the Emperor's throne in the future, I will definitely not treat you unfairly. What do you want? Title of King, title of Marquis, money, women, I can give them all to you. I will let you live the rest of your life without worry about food and clothing, and sleep in peace! We can both get what we want. "
Shangguan Yaohua jumped in fright. He clung to all sides just to pass his days peacefully, he never thought about doing something that would cost him his head. He nervously looked around, afraid that some door or window was not closed, or perhaps someone was eavesdropping on them. Her face stiffened as she said, "You … sit … sit first …" Her arms trembled as she went to help him up.
Xuan Shuang slapped his hand away, and in a flash stood between him and the chair, saying, "Don't run away! What are you afraid of? Don't tell me you've never heard of such a thing? That master of yours in the Azure Sky Stockade probably nagged at you ten or eight times a day. Why are you afraid? "
Shangguan Yaohua was forced to retreat step by step until his back was against the wall, but his xuan Shuang did not loosen his grip; he deliberately pressed his foot down steadily and gradually pressed forward. In a low voice he said, "Because you don't believe in your Shifu. You think he only has empty ideas, that he doesn't have the strength to be called an emperor. When the time comes, you only need to casually flatter him a few words, and you will be able to coax him into running around in circles, not knowing the heaven and the earth. In your eyes, I'm the only one who's qualified to rebel. Although we haven't known each other for long, you've always been wary of me. In my rules, there is only victory and no defeat! If we really start a rebellion, the scale will certainly not be small. If you are not willing to submit, you know that although I cherish talented people, and I also respect heroes and warriors with integrity, but words are words, they will always be empty words. I won't let go of a capable person who insists on not surrendering to me. In your heart, you are also hesitating, afraid that if things don't work out, not only will you lose your current position, even seeing the sun rise again will be an extravagant hope! How can anything in this world be perfect? "
Shangguan Yaohua's face was deathly pale; he slid down the wall and sat down. Shaking his head, he said, "Don't say anymore … don't say anymore, don't force me! I know you like to joke, but now you are also … right? "There was a hint of pleading in his voice.
Xuan Shuang put both hands on his shoulders and said, "What kind of joke are you making? That's right, I am forcing you, I am forcing you to make a choice! " He pulled a chair over and let him sit down. In order to increase his imposing manner, he slapped the table and said, "Do you think you still have a way out? Right now Prince Fu is bent on killing you; if you continue to follow him, you will die. Or do you want to find a way out for yourself in the Palace? Without his protection, you are nothing. Prince Fu will not allow anyone to live with the evidence of his crimes. With his power, he can make you disappear without anybody knowing, or as long as he is willing, he can make you never exist! No matter what you choose, you are doomed to die. But if you follow me and fight for the throne, at least you will have a glimmer of hope! This is to show you a way out. In the past, when the Seven Malevolent Demons were the Devil Cult's Young Masters, in the end they killed the former Hierarch and succeeded the throne. If he can do it, there is no reason why I can't do it! "
He already knew that Prince Fu had no intention of silencing him, so the more he spoke, the more excited he became, as if he really believed it. Taking a deep breath, he personally handed him a cup of tea and said warmly, "Cooperate with me. The situation in the Palace is like a rolling cloud, just like these tea leaves. Even if I don't do it, other people will do it. Living under other people, you will not have a good life. "
Shangguan Yaohua's mind was turning over and over again. He knew it was inappropriate, but his train of thought was led in the direction Xuan Yi was leading him. Gradually he agreed with this proposal. He took the teacup and hesitated for a moment before putting it back on the table. He said, "It's not that I don't want to, but right now all my actions are still under Yifu's control; I have no autonomy at all. If I have the slightest intention to rebel, he will be able to sense it and suppress me with power, so I will never succeed. Besides, his plan is to get rid of me, this' dissident ', so the first thing he needs to do is to weaken the military strength in my hands. The subordinates by my side are only incompetent people who are in charge of taking care of my daily necessities. He has never even shown me the command seal that allows me to mobilize troops, much less give me the military authority. I have the intention to cooperate with you, but my hands are weak and powerless, what's the use? "
Xuan Yi laughed softly and said, "That is not difficult at all." He gently turned around and sat on the stool next to him. He said, "The most important thing right now is to consolidate the military strength in your hands. Let him be at ease and boldly give you the military authority, the more the better. "Shangguan Yaohua was stunned." How is that possible? He doesn't trust me at all … "Xuan Yi said," What if, for the sake of long-term benefits, he is willing to hand over the military authority? "
Shangguan Yaohua only knew that Xuan Yi was young and did not understand the pros and cons of such a situation. He earnestly explained, "He monopolizes the military authority for his own benefit. I have no troops, no generals, and no battle power. I can only work for him, and only then can I drag out an ignoble existence in the palace during these troubled times. He knows that with my status, if I have power and influence, I will not be content. How can he help me instead? Want me to use his troops to bring disaster to the court and cause chaos? That is simply inviting a wolf into the house, lifting a rock and smashing it on my own feet. Listen to me, giving one's own troops to the enemy as reinforcements is a foolish thing that no one is willing to do. "
Xuan Yi gently patted his shoulder and said, "As a person, naturally he is unwilling. But if other people help him without asking for any reward, he will be overjoyed." Shangguan Yaohua sat up straight with a respectful expression on his face, but the anxiety on his face did not diminish. He thought that this suggestion was simply indulging in fantasy.
Xuan Yi said, "Today's situation is not set yet, from time to time there will be bandits causing trouble in various places, or some people who think too highly of themselves, falsely claiming that they are in an uprising. Prince Fu is an official of the imperial court, he is also a great general on the battlefield. If he does not shoulder this responsibility, who will? I think Prince Fu is not in a good position either. Outside he has to resist the enemy, inside he has to painstakingly plot a rebellion. To you, he is no more than a useless chess piece that can be easily disposed of. If he wants to kill you, you will not have the ability to resist, so there is no need for him to plot a scheme. Think about it, he is worried that you are disloyal, so that he will not be able to explain himself in front of His Majesty. If he cannot find out in a short period of time, naturally the hidden danger will be greater. You might as well tell him clearly that you have the intention to rebel. In the past, His Majesty and Noble Consort Yun killed your entire family, you must avenge this enmity. You must kill them, and avenge your loved ones in the underworld … "
With a bitter laugh Shangguan Yaohua said, "Hey, are you helping me, or harming me? If I tell him the truth, it will be the best evidence. Won't he kill me straightaway? "
Xuan Yi said, "At the beginning, you must pretend to be decent, like pulling out the Son of Heaven's imperial treasured sword, or protecting the country and the people. Just endure it for a while and it will be over. Because you also have a trump card to win. If you can really succeed, it will be like unknowingly eliminating the obstacle to Prince Fu's usurpation of power. As long as you can really be used by him, you will become one of his men of sacrifice. With your status as his adopted son, if you want to investigate openly or secretly in the Palace, you will be able to open a more powerful and convenient door. Such a good resource, he will not waste it in vain. This way, not only he will not kill you, he will train you well, he will give you a large amount of military power, so that you will be in charge of the Palace's internal affairs. With his help, plus your own hard work, very soon you will become the number one person in the Palace whose hands and eyes can reach the sky. "
Shangguan Yaohua said, "One mouth, two skins, as long as it moves slightly, anybody can sing a song of praise. How can I make him believe me without any doubt? "
Xuan Yi said, "Because Prince Fu also needs to find a backer. In his eyes, my mother and I are the best candidates. But what I am hinting to him is that although I have the intention to cooperate, we are still estranged from each other, it is difficult for us to truly trust each other. Right now, if he can use you to curry favor with me, won't he be more than happy to do so? I will pour out my grievances to him, telling him half-truths, half-lies about my plan to usurp the throne, to give him a ready-made excuse, so that he can use my name to do things. Behind his back, naturally I will do it in secret. When he is almost done with everything, I will use this last springboard to directly usurp the throne. There is one thing you must pay special attention to: while he thinks highly of you, because he has revealed too many secrets to you, he will definitely get rid of you after everything is over. But don't worry, he will not dare to make a move against you. By the time he makes his move, it will be too late. He himself will become a fish on the chopping block, waiting for me to slaughter him. "
Whenever Shangguan Yaohua was in a difficult situation, his methods had always been brilliant, but he always had to think carefully before making a decision. Although he had agreed just now, to make such a big decision all of a sudden, he always felt like his heart was blocked by a hard object.
After another moment of silence, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "That's right! It would be better to deal with him first. On the other hand, I can use this name to continue to curry favor with Yifu. In any case, I said it was necessary for the mission, nobody can doubt me. Also, I have a good relationship with Xuan Yi in private, I only said that I am helping him to win over Yifu. I will deal with both sides, not offending either side. In the future, I will see how the wind blows and the water flows. Whichever side seizes the power, I will submit to him. This will also give me some leeway. If they fight like dogs, no matter who wins, I will be the winner. This bet will definitely not be a loss! "
Immediately he made up his mind and said, "Thank you for not abandoning me. When I am at the end of the road, you still think highly of me. In order to repay this kindness, I will do my best. However, as far as I can, I will do my best to help you. " Actually, from his personal point of view, he was also hoping that Xuan Yi would win. After all, dealing with a child was a lot easier than dealing with the Prince Fu. That old fox was older, he had more experience in the field of officialdom than Wei Xiaobao. If they fought in the future, Wei Xiaobao might not necessarily win. Besides, his friendship with Xuan Yi could not be considered completely false.
Xuan Yi laughed and said, "Very good! Then it's a deal. I still consider you my brother, I won't order you to go through fire and water. Even if it is a very important matter, I will discuss it with you first. There are times when a person's strength is limited. I am just an ordinary person, I don't dare to say that I am very smart. There will always be times when I miscalculate or miscalculate. When the time comes, you will have to remind me not to blindly rely on me. As long as what you say makes sense and can convince me wholeheartedly, I will definitely listen to you and won't act on my own. A ruler who rules a country, if his mind can only tolerate a little bit of his own calculation and is not good at listening to advice, he will not be far from being removed from his position. Therefore, I will always remind you that you must have confidence, but you must not be blind, you must not listen to one side and believe one side, you must follow blindly. "
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