On July 18th in Yucheng, Mu Sheng was practicing in a quiet room. When he received the letter from the spy, he smiled secretly and said: "I have been waiting for almost a month, and you are finally here..."
After he took out his cloak and put it on, he went to the private room of a hotel in Yucheng. Duke Potuchijiakun of Tesha was obviously waiting for him for a long time.
Seeing Mu Sheng, who was wearing a long robe covering his face, pushing open the door and entering, Potuchi Jiakun stood up and greeted him and said, "I've seen you, senior."
Mu Sheng sat down with a golden sword and asked: "How is it? Has the Duke thought clearly?"
Potuchi Jiakun sighed and said: "I have thought clearly. As long as I can stay with Her Royal Highness for a lifetime, I can agree to any conditions."
Mu Sheng immediately exclaimed in admiration: "Good! Good! I heard that Her Royal Highness Princess Lina is also infatuated with the Duke. She must not let down her beauty."
Potuchi Jiakun said: "Senior, can you recommend me to meet the emperor?"
Mu Sheng said: "Well! Since the Duke has made up his mind, I will arrange for you to meet with the Emperor tomorrow."
After saying this, Mu Sheng opened the door and left...
The next morning in the Yucheng Castle, Potuchi Jiakun was wearing a burqa and could not see his true face. He followed the palace guards all the way to the quiet room where the emperor practiced.
Along the way, Potuchijiakun looked at the situation inside the castle curiously. It was also the first time for him to come to this mountain puppet's lair. He was naturally very curious. When he entered the quiet room, he saw the emperor himself meditating in the middle. Potuchijiakun Kun Zi didn't dare to breathe.
It wasn't until the emperor slowly opened his eyes and motioned for him to sit down and chat that he dared to sit across from the emperor. After all, this was the first time he had been in such close contact with the mighty and powerful Immortal Emperor. Potuchi Jiakun was still somewhat cautious... …
Mu Sheng saw that he was no longer as decadent as before, but just a little nervous.
Mu Sheng said: "The Duke is a guest from afar, so there is no need to be formal. I already know your business. If you have any questions, just contact me directly."
When Potuchijia Kun heard this, his expression changed and he said respectfully: "Then I'll get straight to the point. What do you want from me, Emperor?"
Mu Sheng calmly said: "Your loyalty! As long as you can be loyal to me, I will make the decision for you and Princess Lina. What do you think?"
Potuchi Jiakun didn't even frown and agreed: "Okay, as long as you can help me and your highness the princess, my life will be yours."
After hearing this, Mu Sheng nodded with satisfaction and said: "Okay! Very good! Now Her Royal Highness the Princess has married this old man. In order to avoid affecting the relationship between the two countries, your personal relationship cannot be made public. From now on, you can You can come here to have a private meeting with Her Highness the Princess. When the time is right, I will announce that Her Highness the Princess has died of illness, and the two of you will fly together from now on, and I will never stop you."
When Potuchijiakun heard this, his excitement was palpable, and he thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, Emperor, for helping us."
Mu Sheng looked at his slightly excited expression and said, "Don't you want to know who secretly broke up your marriage with the princess?"
When Potuchi Jiakun heard this, his expression instantly became extremely gloomy, and he said: "Who else could it be? I can guess with my butt that it is the now high-ranking Prime Minister of Taisha, Jiakun Patula. This old man is just resentful. I once teamed up with the former prime minister Pamika Takuba to squeeze him out of the royal capital, and now Rang Zhi will not let me go easily. As soon as the emperor withdraws his troops, I will be expelled from the royal capital by him."
Mu Sheng's heart moved. What a good opportunity. This Jiakun Patula is really ruthless in his work. Not only did he ruin Potuchi Jiakun's marriage, but also ruined his political future. If Potuchi Jiakun was not Tesha One of the Seven Dukes still has 50,000 soldiers and horses in his hands. If he were an ordinary Taisha noble, he might not even be able to save his life.
Mu Sheng asked: "Do you want to take revenge?"
Potuchi Jiakun said bitterly: "Why don't you want to? I have dreamed of bringing this old thief down, but now I am weak. This old thief is sitting in the wealthy northern Bookland, and has 60,000 elite men under his command. , in that decisive battle with the Jin army, his strength was not damaged much, and now he has the trust and support of Emperor Taisha, I can't do anything to him at all."
Mu Sheng secretly laughed and said: "Okay! Very good! I would like to remind you that the former Prime Minister Pamijia Takouba has now summoned the Taisha princes to raise troops to resist the former tribe's southward march. The current Prime Minister Jakkun Patula has also summoned various towns. The allied forces of the princes went to stop the Xi tribe from invading south. Do you know why Taisha and the Xi tribe are still losing more than they win on the battlefield, and the fight is a complete mess?"
Potuchi Jiakun said helplessly: "Former Prime Minister Pamija Takuba is not willing to quit politics. He wants to take advantage of the opportunity of violent resistance to the southward movement of the former people to rise again, but the current Prime Minister Jiakun Patula will never do that. Giving him a chance, the two prime ministers now seem to have gathered their own men to fight the national crisis. In fact, both sides have not fought much with the Xi clan. They are holding each other back and fighting among themselves, which has led to repeated defeats on the frontal battlefield. "
Mu Sheng said with emotion: "Right now, it seems that the only correct way to save the country is that you, Emperor Taisha, actively eradicate the corrupt system and strengthen centralization of power."
Upon hearing this, Potuchi Jiakun also agreed: "Your Majesty, yes, if we Tesha continue to do this, the country will only become weaker and weaker. Now even second-rate countries like the Xi Clan can ride on our necks." Doing dominance and doing good, hey!"
Mu Sheng asked: "I have something to ask the Duke."
Hearing this, Potuchi Jiakun waved his hands and said, "Your Majesty, you are too polite, but it doesn't matter."
Mu Sheng asked: "If you were asked to give up the Goli state fief inherited from your ancestors, dedicate the land and population to the country, and let the country embark on the road of prosperity and strength, would you be willing?"
This question went straight to the point and stopped Potuchi Jiakun in his tracks. After a long while, he stammered: "This...this...if this is for the sake of national justice, maybe...I am willing."
Mu Sheng laughed and said, "Your Excellency, are you not sincere in your words?"
Potuchi Jiakun said with a sneer: "After all, this is a century-old inheritance left by our ancestors. It's not easy for me to make the decision and just give up. This will make me how to face my ancestors in the future."
Mu Sheng said with emotion: "It seems that Emperor Taisha's plan to truly unify the country and achieve the rise of the nation will not be accomplished overnight..."
Potuchi Jiakun was speechless after hearing this... He knew what the Changsheng Emperor meant. It was these stubborn local powerful factions in Taisha who were the biggest obstacle to the country's path to prosperity.
As the old saying goes, it is easy to revolutionize someone else's life, but it is difficult to revolutionize one's own life. Every one shouts slogans, wishing that everyone was a moral pacesetter. It is really his turn to sacrifice his own interests in exchange for the progress and well-being of the entire country and society. That is absolutely I will turn against you and risk my life...
In the quiet room, the dignified Duke had nothing to say.
Mu Sheng suggested thoughtfully: "After a while, I will go to the Central Plains to see the princess in person. When I am not at home, you can go and see the princess secretly. I think you two have not seen each other for a long time, and you are suffering from lovesickness." It’s quite difficult, I’ve been through this before, and I understand how you young people feel.”
Potuchi Jiakun said respectfully: "Thank you very much, Emperor. I will take my leave now."
Seeing the Duke turn and leave, Mu Sheng reminded him loudly: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing I need to tell you. Try not to let Princess Lina know about our deal. Although she is a female, she is very rich in family and country." Feelings, if she knew you were treason for her, she would never commit to you again."
Potuchi Jiakun frowned and sighed: "I understand this. For her, I am willing to do anything..."
Mu Sheng said: "By the way, there is one more thing I want to remind you. Since the third princess Kaya Melina married me, I have not had sex with her. Your Highness the Princess is still in perfect shape. I feel for you." The true love between the two of you is so amazing! True love is the most rare thing in this world, and I also want to make it possible for you two. I have been waiting for you to change your mind in Yucheng these days, and finally I have not let me down. Don’t let me down. It’s my best intention!”
When Potuchi Jiakun heard this, his body trembled, and his expression was clearly full of surprise. He immediately turned around and bowed down and said, "Thank you, Emperor, for your kindness. I cannot repay you for your kindness."
Mu Sheng stepped forward to help him up personally and comforted him: "Your Majesty, the Duke has spoken seriously. As long as you work together with me from now on and do things sincerely, I will definitely fulfill the good deeds for you and Her Royal Highness the Princess. Go ahead. The Princess is often self-satisfied these days." Lian, I'm afraid I have a heart disease, and the person who untie the bell has to tie the bell, you are the antidote to Princess Lisa!"
Potuchijiakun burst into tears of gratitude, said goodbye, and exited the quiet room. Looking at his retreating back, Mu Sheng was thoughtful...
