Xie Yuanqian has already laid the bait, and the three major aristocratic families have also seen the hook.
Just waiting for the willing person to take the bait will appear.
Here we need to mention again what is going on in Taili Fairy City.
At the beginning of the founding of the Yu Kingdom, Yu Jia, the ancestor of the Yu family, and the first head of the Taili Clan worked together to clear out the twelve counties of the Yu Kingdom. After Yu Jia achieved such an achievement, he cultivated Yuanying in one fell swoop, so he started to think about establishing a country, and Tai Li Men originally came from preaching, so they didn’t have any objections.
In order to demonstrate the friendship between the two families, Yu Jia specially promised the Taili Gate, the only fifth-level spiritual vein in the Yu Kingdom, to serve as a base. The Taili Gate recruited disciples, blessed all directions, and promoted righteousness. Gradually, Taili Gate became what it is today. Li Xian City.
Because the two families were as close as brothers when the country was founded, Taili Clan has always been in charge of Taili Immortal City, and the Yu family only symbolically sent a city defense order to verify the legitimacy of Taili Clan's sovereignty.
But since Yujia went into seclusion and the head of the Taili Clan changed, the relationship between the two families has become somewhat awkward. Although the Taili Clan still has a certain status in the eyes of the Yu Kingdom royal family, it is limited to a mutual exchange of needs.
The Yu family gave some privileges to the Taili sect, and the Taili sect allowed the children of the Yu family to directly enter and practice cultivation. These were tacit facts that the two families had tacitly understood before.
But now that the Yu family is directly married to the Demon Sect, this relationship has been directly frozen. This is also the reason why the three major families have the courage to profit from it.
After yesterday's banquet ended, Tian Kaijiang was still the first to come to the door.
As the saying goes, gifts should be given as early as possible and gifts should be given frequently so that things can be done well.
Tian Kaijiang knows this very well.
"Special envoy, a small gift is not a sign of respect!"
Of course, Xie Yuanqian accepted the gift generously. Tian Kaijiang originally wanted to be polite and introduce what kind of good treasures he gave, so that Xie Yuanqian could further understand the sincerity of his Tian family.
But Xie Yuanqian couldn't afford to delay. Two days had passed since the five days he had agreed with Tailimen. He was on a tight schedule and had a heavy task!
So Xie Yuanqian took the lead and directly played a bright card with him:
"Master Tian is a cheerful person! I would like to thank someone for explaining to you that there is actually another way to deal with the autonomy of Taili Immortal City."
Although Tian Kaijiang was a little stunned, her attention was indeed diverted after hearing what he said:
Is there another way? What doorway? Aren't you the one who has the final say?
"May I ask the special envoy if there is another way to refer to this?"
Xie Yuanqian did not speak directly, but took Tian Kaijiang to the inner hall. The current situation map of Taili Immortal City that was displayed at the banquet was now prominently hanging here. He pointed to the spheres of influence of the other two families and said,
"Master Tian, don't you think this picture is a bit crowded?"
Tian Kaijiang must think that the other two families are an eyesore, but his Tian family has no way to deal with the other two families now, and can only choose to rule the fairy city together.
But now the special envoy of the Yu family mentioned that the three major families are a bit crowded in Taili Immortal City, so the meaning is subtle.
Tian Kaijiang stood in front of the current situation map, looked at Xie Yuanqian, and asked cautiously,
"What do you mean?"
Xie Yuanqian sat in a high position, took a sip of tea, and said with hidden words,
"I'm just a messenger when it comes to Master Tian's words. How can I have the intention to give guidance to the country? It's the ancestor who has the words first. The Yu family only needs a spokesperson!"
Just need an advocate? Could it be possible... Tian Kaijiang understood it immediately and declared his loyalty on the spot,
"My Tian family is willing to fight for our ancestors in Taili Immortal City and never betray!"
Xie Yuanqian reminded him again,
"I know Master Tian's determination, but what my ancestor wants is your action."
Tian Kaijiang was a little confused. I had given gifts and taken an oath. What else do you want from me?
"I dare to ask the special envoy how to act. My Tian family will never give up!"
Xie Yuanqian is also drunk. You only know how to deal with emotions, so I have to explain it myself.
With one stroke of his pen, Xie Yuanqian directly covered the patterns of rice ears and spider webs with the pattern of a hammer on the current situation map.
Then he said fiercely,
"Now, do you understand?"
Ah, this, this! Do you want me to start a war with the other two families? If I can win over the other two families, I'll come to you and give you a shitty gift!
Tian Kaijiang was really helpless, so she had no choice but to express her grievances,
"Why don't our Tian family want to be the sole leader? As long as you give me the city defense order, given time, I will be able to annex the other two families!"
Alas~ It’s too small, the pattern is too small, Tian Kaijiang, why are you so ignorant! How can I have so much time to give you?
Fortunately, they are all in my script.
Xie Yuanqian told him the strategy he had prepared long ago.
"Combining the vertical and horizontal, the rabbit will die and the dog will be cooked, you understand?"
Tian Kaijiang understood instantly.
"You mean to win over one family first, kill one family, and then destroy the last family!"
Xie Yuanqian must have arranged something here. He increased the pressure.
"Don't worry, Mr. Tian, you have such a generous gift. Someone will come to help you when necessary."
After hearing his sweet words, Tian Kaijiang immediately put away her doubts and asked seriously,
"Seriously what the special envoy said?!"
Seeing this, Xie Yuanqian gave him another reassurance and said mysteriously,
"Just wait, the Gongsun family will automatically seek an alliance with you. Don't miss the opportunity when the time comes!"
Xie Yuanqian laid two baits in a row, each more fragrant than the other. How could Tian Kaijiang resist?
He expressed directly and excitedly,
"It is a great favor of the special envoy. If my Tian family is in Taili Fairy City, the assets of the other two families are willing to be divided 50-50 with the special envoy!"
Seeing that the first fish had swallowed the hook, Xie Yuanqian finally breathed a sigh of relief and sent Tian Kaijiang away with coaxing and deception.
Xie Yuanqian has thoroughly analyzed the real situation of the three families through today's banquet.
Gongsun and Sun are both indecisive, and it is difficult to achieve great things. They can be easily persuaded.
Tian Kaijiang is decisive in doing things and eager for quick success. As long as there is a big enough benefit, he can be lured into taking the bait.
The most troublesome person is Gu Yanzi. This person is very deep in the city and acts cautiously. Among the three major aristocratic families, the Gu family is also the most powerful one, so it is very difficult to deal with him.
However, this kind of person also likes to be smart. Xie Yuanqian only needs to give a few hints, and he will figure out the plan on his own.
But it is very dangerous to play tricks with smart people. Xie Yuanqian will be exposed if he is not careful, so he has other words for Gu Yanzi.
There are still 12 days left before Princess Yutong's wedding, and 2 days have passed since the agreement with Tailimen.
Today, Gongsun and Sun finally arrived early, and the Gu family came one step ahead with generous gifts.
Xie Yuanqian still looked like that. He didn't even look at the gifts, nor did he listen to his praise of his gifts. He took them all according to the order, and then took advantage of others.
"Master Gongsun is full of sincerity! Let me tell you clearly. My ancestor has explained the sovereignty of Taili Immortal City. Our Yu family only needs one spokesperson, and Taili Immortal City can only have one master."
This sentence reveals a sinister flavor both overtly and covertly. A foresighted person like Gongsun Jie definitely does not have the guts to swallow up Taili Immortal City.
He thought about it and felt that the Gongsun family really couldn't compete with the other two families, even if there was a city defense order, so it was better to retreat and settle for the next best thing. It would be better to govern together.
"Your Majesty, the special envoy, is aware that my Gongsun family is a landowner, and we have no intention of offending the other two families. Just maintain joint governance."
Little cutie, are you still thinking about co-governance? The Gongsun family is really suffering to have a head like you!
It seems that you need me to add some wisdom to you.
Xie Yuanqian pretended to be profound and said,
"You all know who is the most powerful among the three major families in Taili Immortal City. His Gu family is not only thinking about the city defense order!" "You come with me!"
Xie Yuanqian repeated his old trick and showed the prepared map of the current situation to both Gong and Sun:
The Gu family's spider web spread, covering the entire Taili Immortal City, claiming the territory of the other two families and even the Taili Sect as their own.
Now Gongsun Jing, no matter how stupid he is, understands what Xie Yuanqian said before.
He was also filled with shock and anger,
It's true that the Gu family is powerful, but you, Gu Yanzi, are so greedy that you want to eat the entire Taili Immortal City in one bite. Isn't it a bit too much?
But if the city defense order falls into his hands, Gu Yanzi, and the Gu family secures its orthodox status, it seems not impossible, right?
So what should my Gongsun family do? By the way, the city defense order is in the hands of the special envoy. He has the final say on who is orthodox. I treat guests first and present gifts later. His question seems to mean that he does not want the Gu family to dominate. Could it be that he has other intentions?
"Please also ask the special envoy to teach me. My Gongsun family is willing to give you ten times the gift!"
It’s smaller~ The layout is smaller! Gongsun Jiu, Gongsun Jiu, your fault is that you only want to maintain your success! Now that you can't keep it yourself, you want me to teach you how to keep it?
I can only say that it is your Gongsun family’s turn to be cannon fodder.
Of course, Xie Yuanqian kept his face straight and told him the trap that had been prepared for him.
"I have received your sincerity, but I'm afraid you won't agree with this method~"
Mudd! You can tell me if I agree or disagree! Gongsun and Sun both suppressed their anger and said anxiously,
"Sir, please tell me directly, my Gongsun family will definitely accept it!"
Ouyou? It seems that you are more anxious than me? Then I have to arrange it for you quickly,
"Is it okay for your Gongsun family to form an alliance with the Tian family?"
It should be...ok...right?
Form an alliance with the Tian family? This is a way. If our two families work together, it will be difficult for the Gu family to dominate. But how can I ensure that the Tian family will not be another Gu family? And how should the priorities of the two alliances be divided? What if his Tian family sells my Gongsun family?
Gongsun Jian was really not very capable, and he didn't think far ahead. He thought about the next step before he could even cross the hurdle in front of him. Xie Yuanqian also understood this person's thinking and directly used another bait to attract his thoughts. Lian Lian, take the bait obediently.
"After forming an alliance, respect the Tian family as the master, while your Gongsun family will retreat in order to advance, and only provide materials but no people. When both of them lose, your Gongsun family will be able to reap the benefits!"
Eh~! That makes sense!
Xie Yuanqian's novel idea attracted Gongsun Jie as soon as he said it. He seemed to see Tian Kaijiang and Gu Yanzi falling at his feet in hatred together after trying their best.
Ha ha ha ha! After all, it’s me, Gongsun, who is so wise! My Gongsun family will soon be the only aristocratic family in Taili Immortal City! Ha ha ha ha!
Just do as the special envoy says!
"Thank you, Special Envoy, for your advice! Once the matter is completed, I will give you a tenfold gift immediately!"
Xie Yuanqian looked like a child who could be taught, and said seriously,
"Master Gongsun, I have given you the opportunity, please don't let me down~"
Gongsun, who was fascinated by the heavy bait, expressed excitement,
"Please wait for the good news, Special Envoy!"
The plan was done, Xie Yuanqian didn't keep him much longer, and just sent him away using the same words he used to coax Tian Kaijiang.
Now the only thing left is Gu Yanzi. As long as the city defense order is given to him, he will naturally plot against the other two families. By then, all the hidden lines will be triggered. I just need to speed up the process of history.
Although he was aware of Xie Yuanqian's plan, he saw that Xie Yuan, who was just a qi-training monk, could actually play tricks on two of the three major aristocratic families. The elder Jindan who came with him also looked down upon him. .
This kid is really amazing! No wonder the Yu family would send him here to kill the leader of the Meng Hu Sect. It seems that they are really getting something done!
The white clouds gradually turned red, the shadows of the trees grew very long, and the cicadas in the courtyard had stopped screaming, but Gu Yanzi had not come to see Xie Yuanqian for a long time.
This is different from Xie Yuanqian's idea. What he said yesterday definitely gave enough attraction and pressure to the three major aristocratic families. Just look at the impatient attitudes of Tian Kaijiang and Gongsun Jie.
But why has there been no movement from Gu Yanzi for so long? He is definitely the smartest and most difficult one to deal with among the three major families. Even though both families have expressed their opinions, he has not yet made any move. Either he is preparing a gift that will impress me in one fell swoop, or... he has seen through me. The plan?
But this is a conspiracy, and I'm not afraid even if he sees through it. Yingxue is already ready. If Gu Yanzi doesn't come today, I will make plans in advance tonight and explain it to Elder Li.
Time passed like this little by little.
At the beginning of the lanterns, the markets seem to be more lively during the day. The three lanes and the middle road of Taili Fairy City are as bright as daytime. The monks coming and going show the prosperity of the city.
The Gu family's luxurious chariot and horse team finally arrived at the city defense mansion. Just like Xie Yuanqian and the others entered the city, Gu Yanzi also made a grand gesture, as if he intended to let everyone see him entering the city defense mansion.
Seeing Gu Yanzi's high-profile appearance, Xie Yuanqian knew that Gu Yanzi had come prepared!
He and Elder Li said calmly,
"The person who came here is evil!"
Elder Li, who had already reviewed the script with Xie Yuanqian, rolled his eyes at him.
"You are the only one coming to Tailixian City. Will you implement plan two later?"
Xie Yuanqian said confidently,
"Option 2! We can end these aristocratic families tomorrow!"
Gu Yanzi, who was full of momentum over there, was also full of confidence, thinking in his heart:
With this key news, I am already in an invincible position. With the city defense order, my Gu family is bound to win!
Tian Kaijiang and Gongsun Jun are two idiots who still want to bribe that liar with money, haha~
The living room of the Castle Defense Mansion.
Xie Yuanqian sat in the main seat without saying a word, while Gu Yanzi drank tea calmly, as if he was the master of the city defense mansion.
It's not an option to keep staring like this. The visitor is a guest. Xie Yuanqian spoke first,
"The lights in the south building are bright, why did the Gu family master come?"
The South Building is a romantic place specially opened by the Xianyuan Division of Taili Xiancheng for dignitaries. This is a good time for these people to have fun.
Gu Yanzi put down the teacup and said calmly,
"Your Majesty, have you been waiting for a long time?"
Xie Yuanqian pretended to be confused while pretending to understand.
"What does Patriarch Gu mean?"
Haha, they look pretty similar~
As the ancient saying goes, Zi avoids the important and takes the easy answer,
"The other two families gave you a lot of benefits for the city defense order, right?"
Xie Yuanqian would definitely not admit it, and he also had ulterior motives in answering,
"As for the head of the Gu family, the Tian family, the Gongsun family and I just have normal interactions."
Normal contact? Normal contact means they come to you and stuff money into your storage bag, right? Those two idiots.
I, Gu Yanzi, will not fall for your tricks.
"You and I know the truth very well, and I don't want to waste words with you. Please hand over the city defense order, special envoy! Sir!"
The words "special envoy" in Gu Yanzi's mouth are not only pronounced separately but also emphasized. It seems that he knows some inside information, but Xie Yuanqian is not the kind of person who will mess up his position. He replied disdainfully,
"Master Gu is so aggressive, it's very difficult for me to handle!"
Difficult? I see you won’t cry until you see the coffin!
Gu Yanzi felt that there was no need to continue dealing with Xie Yuanqian, so he showed his trump card directly.
"Don't talk nonsense, I already know the true purpose of your trip, traitor of the Yu family!"
Traitor of the Yu family? What the hell? What did you kid deduce using the clues I gave you?
But Xie Yuanqian still followed his words and accepted the play.
He asked with a confused look on his face,
"Gu Yanzi, what on earth do you know?!"
Xie Yuanqian's expression was exactly what Gu Yanzi wanted to see. He said proudly,
"I know everything that should be known and what should not be known, such as Princess Yutong's maid, the newly assembled city defense army, and the Jindan elder who is following you."
oh? Could it be that he thought we were traitors who escaped from the Yu family and begged Tailimen to save Princess Yutong? This is almost the same as my real plan, but it is slightly different from what I expected!
Anyway, the result is the same, just follow his play.
Xie Yuanqian pretended to be horrified, and asked in a low voice,
"How could you..."
But before he could finish asking, Gu Yanzi interrupted him and said confidently,
"How would I know, right? If you want to blame it, it's your own fault for acting too openly!"
Xie Yuanqian also wanted to know how he reasoned, so he asked,
"Zhang Yang? Do you have one?"
Gu Yanzi started to pretend, and told his reasoning process.
"You came to Taili Immortal City with a high profile, but except for Yingxue, the others did not reveal their names. You got the order to leave the city but did not take over Taili Immortal City yourself. You also said that you want me and other aristocratic families to show off. These strange things are Gongsunjihe Tian. Kai Jiang and the two idiots can't see it!" "The most important thing is that there are people from my Gu family in the city defense army. Your people have almost been assembled. Is it time to return home? Now, give me the city defense order. My Gu family Just pretend you don't know about this, otherwise... you will know the consequences!"
The Gu family is worthy of being the Gu family. I have let you know such confidential things.
Yingxue was indeed building a plank road in secret to assassinate Chencang, and was gathering Princess Yutong's old troops under the guise of city defense. Moreover, the script given to them was indeed to go to the capital to rescue the princess.
But Gu Yanzi really overestimated the prestige of Princess Yutong and the morality of Tailimen.
One is that Princess Yutong only has a reputation but no reputation in the Yu family, so the people in the Yu family can only sigh about the marriage, and no one will want to ruin the marriage at all.
Only when the Yu family is good can they live a good life. This is the consensus of the entire Yu family. Even Princess Yutong thinks so.
The second is that the Taili Sect is now unable to protect itself. Although it is the orthodox immortal way, although Princess Yutong is an outstanding disciple of the Taili Sect, and although the city defense order belongs to the Taili Sect, all the plans are laid out by Xie Yuanqian.
All this was beyond Gu Yanzi's imagination.
Xie Yuanqian definitely doesn't care, as long as the city defense order is given to Gu Yanzi, and he has to act quickly, time waits for no one!
According to plan two, it’s time for Elder Jindan to come forward.
Now that the matter has come to this, there is no need for him to hide it. Elder Jindan of Tailimen pretended to be annoyed and took off his black robe, revealing the pattern of Tailimen.
He walked up and compromised and said,
"I didn't expect it! There are people like you in Taili Immortal City. I made a mistake!"
Seeing that the Jindan elder who had been standing behind the scenes finally admitted it, Gu Yanzi looked as if he was just as expected and said happily,
"Hahaha! You guys are pretending to be very similar. It's really not enough to just push a kid who is in the stage of Qi training in front of the stage!"
Elder Jin Dan ignored him and just followed the script.
"Hmph! Take the city defense order! Let your Gu family members take over the city defense army tomorrow!"
After saying that, he casually threw the city defense order to Gu Yanzi.
Gu Yanzi was very fond of the city defense order. He received the city defense order ecstatically. The moment he received the city defense order, Gu Yanzi could not suppress the ecstasy in his heart:
finally! Soon! Taili Immortal City will soon belong to my Gu family!
He said with satisfaction,
"Of course, of course, we each get what we need. I, the Gu family, don't know anything about your plans!"
Gu Yanzi didn't stay long after receiving the city defense order, and went directly back to prepare for the handover of the city defense army tomorrow. Xie Yuanqian and the others were also busy talking about tomorrow's plan. Yingxue also went to the Tian family and Gongsun family to inform them that tomorrow Rise up and destroy the Gu family!
