Obviously at this moment, the eldest prince also figured out the strangeness and understood the reason.
If the prince and the emperor were placed at both ends of the scale, then the weight of any prince would be insignificant to King Yan.
But if what is on the other end of the scale is not the prince, but the mountain and river cavalry who have been loyal to King Yan for generations, the soldiers who have paid for the glory of King Yan’s family with their heroic souls for generations, the soldiers who have sacrificed their fathers and husbands for generations. , a woman whose son is sent to the battlefield and who only relies on meager military pay to survive... So what should he choose?
If the contemporary King Yan is a carnivore who only cares about his own glory and wealth and ignores the lives of his soldiers, then this concept may not exist.
However, the royal family's historical uncanny skills allowed them to strive for excellence, and the eight kings with different surnames they selected were all among the best.
"It's actually like this... It's actually like this!" The eldest prince was still deeply shocked.
It's really because the eight kings with different surnames cannot be shaken, and the iron rule that cannot be betrayed is deep-rooted.
Among the eight kings with different surnames, King Yan is even more representative.
At this time, when the eldest prince heard that there was indeed a way to shake King Yan and bring the entire Shanhe Army under his banner, his whole body fell into a numb state.
It's like... he is about to complete a special achievement that has been impossible for any prince in the past.
However, Lin Xi knew that the eldest prince's excitement at this time was destined to be temporary.
The probability of succeeding or not succeeding in Yan Wang's affairs is still between 50 and 50.
Even if it is successful, if the eldest prince sits on the throne, how will he treat King Yan and the eight kings with different surnames?
This time, that time.
At this time, the eldest prince is a prince. He needs the help of the king with a different surname, and even the help of the king with a different surname can become a surprise weapon that no one expected.
But if the eldest prince becomes emperor, he should doubt the loyalty of the eight kings with different surnames.
Because loyalty that has been betrayed has lost its purity.
Perhaps King Yan's betrayal was the cornerstone for the eight kings with different surnames to live forever and live together with the country.
If King Yan had considered this, maybe... betrayal would require more chips and more pressure.
Of course, at this time, Lin Xi must establish a reliable image in the heart of the eldest prince.
Therefore, he will not inform about this concern for the time being.
"Sir, can I really subdue King Nayan?" At this time, the eldest prince still didn't believe that such an adventure was actually around him, but he didn't know it.
Lin Xi shook his head: "No! Your Highness, your chance is only half. But half is enough... isn't it?"
"What's more, there is a half chance that we can find a way to achieve 80% or even 90%, it depends on what you do. For example... find a way to let King Yan see with his own eyes how the family members of the Shanhe Army survive today. All the men in the family are dead, and the only orphans and widows left are how to be bullied and struggle to death..."
"These are the burdens that crush his inner defenses."
Lin Xi is like a devil... Bah! He is a demon who is guiding the eldest prince in a good way.
Of course, you should be thankful at this time that the eldest prince is not a moral gentleman.
He is a man who will do anything for power.
Therefore, not only did she not have the slightest resistance to Lin Xi's plan, but on the contrary, under Lin Xi's 'prompt', more flirtatious actions arose in her heart.
"Of course, there is only one King Yan, so there is no guarantee that your highness will win."
“So you still need to keep upping the ante.”
"After all, when Taizu made the strategy of eight kings to subdue the country, he had already thought of ways to deal with the eight kings' rebellion. For example, King Yan's mountain and river army was entirely supported by the household department, and King Yan's own land was simply not enough to support so many people. The mountain and river cavalry. And once there is an abnormality in the mobilization of grain and grass, the Ministry of Revenue will respond."
"If the Mountain and River Cavalry wants to enter the capital and help His Highness accomplish his mission, he must cross the jurisdiction of King Xiao and King Jun along the way. The two kings join forces... Even the Mountain and River Cavalry that roared all over the world at that time will not be able to break through the city and drive straight in. Therefore, even if King Yan is conquered, the real help he can get is very limited. It is more of a deterrent...With King Yan, he can only contain some areas and prevent the troops from these areas from entering the capital to serve the King." Lin Xi poured another basin of cold water on the eldest prince.
it is necessary.
The eldest prince needs to pay attention to who is the key to his success.
Lest he get the idea and burn the bridge across the river.
Of course, there is no obstacle to communication with a master who has no integrity. However, it is difficult to fully protect your own rights and interests.
"Moreover, once an incident breaks out, if the Shanhe Cavalry cannot come to rescue quickly, His Highness will be left alone and helpless. At that time... I only need to capture you, His Highness... and that will be the end of it."
"Of course, Your Highness can also retreat to the north and take a closer look. However, although King Yan has a large army, this era is outdated, and there is no help from food, grass, and floating wealth. It is far away from the sea... there is no development potential, which is not the best strategy." Lin Xi continued to attack the eldest prince.
When the eldest prince heard this, he immediately panicked.
Lin Xi had completely mastered the rhythm of the conversation.
Unknowingly, he entered the mental prison that Lin Xi had prepared for him, completely ignoring that he actually had other possibilities.
For example... why did the rebellion have to be so violent?
Why can't it be fought through more formal channels?
Although from Lin Xi's words, it is unlikely that he will succeed to the throne normally.
But if luck comes...it's not impossible.
For example...if the current emperor suddenly becomes seriously ill and will soon die.
In this special situation, the eldest prince's secret accumulation of power is not a deduction but a bonus.
Because a successor who is ambitious, capable, and able to control the court is the best choice for the old emperor who is about to die of illness.
Of course, to achieve the above conditions, you need luck.
And luck is the most unreliable thing.
According to rumors, there are many families who try to use the magic system to create 'good luck' settings for themselves, but in the end they all perished due to some ridiculous 'bad luck'.
The human heart is the most difficult to fathom, and also the most complex and changeable.
That's why there is a saying that the simpler and more intuitive the magic technique is, the safer it is and the easier it is to implement it.
"So...what should we do? Please save me, sir!" The eldest prince's eyes were blank, and then he bowed deeply to Lin Xi.
He was completely impressed by Lin Xi's talent and learning.
Of course... to be more precise, he was brainwashed by Lin Xi.
Among them, Lin Xi only made slight use of his own unique skills and did not rely too heavily on them.
The important thing is that Lin Xi himself is a genius!
