NFBE Chapter 186 Throwing out the bait and dividing Japan
Chapter 186 Throwing out the bait and dividing Japan
In a luxurious mansion in the city.
Chu Yang met the heads of the major families who came to attend the appointment.
"Everyone, I invited you here today because I want to discuss a business deal with you."
Chu Yang said straight to the point.
"Oh? Business? What business?"
An old man in a purple brocade robe and with a wealthy face asked with a smile.
"It's simple. I'll pay and you'll do the hard work to help me take back everything that belongs to me!"
Chu Yang's tone was calm, but full of unquestionable dominance!
As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was shocked!
The faces of those family heads changed one after another, and they looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief!
As soon as Chu Yang said this, the originally quiet room suddenly exploded.
The heads of the noble families were whispering to each other and discussing the matter.
Some people looked stunned, some frowned, and some just laughed out loud.
"Your Highness, the world is peaceful now, what do you want to take away?"
A sharp voice came from the crowd, and the speaker was a skinny old man.
"Yes. Could it be that His Highness really is plotting a rebellion? This matter has been widely reported!"
Another bloated householder also echoed.
Chu Yang looked at the group of people in front of him and sneered in his heart.
These family heads are all cunning people. They pretend to be righteous on the surface, but in fact they are more greedy than anyone else.
"My ambition is to conquer the world. I'm sure you've all heard of my achievements. I've already defeated Japan."
As soon as these words were spoken, the discussion in the room became louder.
The news of the destruction of Japan had long spread throughout the Central Plains, but the heads of these noble families had never believed it, thinking that Chu Yang was just bragging.
"If you can pay me, I can give you some of the territory after I occupy Japan."
Chu Yang slowly threw out the bait, his tone was calm, but it was like a bolt of thunder, exploding in everyone's ears.
In an instant, everyone was shocked. They didn't expect such a good thing to happen, and their eyes widened.
But then I thought, that’s not right, there is a plague in Japan!
"Your Highness, this plague in Japan..."
The old man spoke cautiously, his eyes full of greed and fear.
"The plague is over,"
Chu Yang waved his hand and interrupted him, "Yuenan Country has already begun to divide up Japan, but my power is not good, so I can't go. If you help, I will give you the territory of Japan."
Chu Yang's words were like dropping a huge rock into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves.
Those heads of noble families who had originally been skeptical could no longer sit still.
They didn't expect that they would be granted territory in this lifetime. Although it is Japan, it is still land!
"Your Highness, are you serious?"
The obese patriarch stood up excitedly, and his fat began to tremble.
"Of course I take it seriously."
Chu Yang smiled slightly, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.
"Okay! My Wang family is willing to support Your Highness!"
A burly family head slammed the table, stood up, his face full of excitement.
"My Liu family is willing too!"
"And my Li family!"
For a moment, the room was filled with voices of agreement.
The heads of the noble families rushed to express their opinions, fearing that they would be left behind.
Chu Yang looked at the group of people who were going crazy for profit and sneered in his heart.
He knew that these people did not really want to support him, but just coveted the land of Japan.
However, he didn't care.
These people wanted to use him, so wasn't he also using them?
As long as we can achieve our goals, why not cooperate with these people?
"it is good!"
Chu Yang stood up suddenly and looked around, his eyes gleaming, "Since you are all willing to support me, I will not refuse!"
"In three days, I will hold a swearing-in ceremony outside the city. Please attend on time!"
Night falls.
The city of Zhongchang was brightly lit.
Chu Yang stood in front of the window, looking at the brightly lit city in the distance, with a complicated look in his eyes.
"Your Highness, do you really want to trust those family heads?"
Xun Yu walked behind Chu Yang and asked in a low voice.
"believe?"
Chu Yang sneered, "This king never trusts anyone."
"Then why do you still..."
"Because we need their strength."
Chu Yang turned around and patted Xun Yu on the shoulder, "Only by relying on their strength can we grow stronger faster."
"But……"
Xun Yu wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Chu Yang.
"Well, no need to say more, I know what to do."
Xun Yu looked at Chu Yang's determined eyes, sighed in his heart, and said no more.
He knew that Chu Yang had made up his mind and no one could change it.
"Oh, your highness, there is one more thing."
Xun Yu suddenly remembered something and said, "I heard a piece of news in the city that the second prince Chu Hai sent people to Zhongchang City."
"Chu Hai? What did he send someone for?"
"It is said that they are here to win over the heads of the noble families and try to stop you, Your Highness..."
"stop me?"
Chu Yang sneered, "Does he think that he can stop me with just those trash of his?"
"Your Highness, don't be careless!"
Xun Yu said hurriedly, "Although the Second Prince Chu Hai looks like a tough guy, when he was besieging Luoyang City, he actually knew to deploy troops in the rear in advance. It's obvious that he is no ordinary person!"
"It doesn't matter. My second brother is indecisive and has no basis for proof."
Having said that, Chu Yang turned around and went back to his residence.
He knew that in three days, all the noble families of the Great Zhou would probably come, after all, they wanted to divide Japan up.
How could these people not be moved!
Over time.
However, within just half a day, the news that Chu Yang wanted to divide up the Japanese territory spread throughout most of the Central Plains.
The fourth prince Chu He, who was far away in Xuzhou, was admiring a painting of a beauty in his study.
"Your Highness, something serious has happened!"
A panicked figure rushed into the study. It was Chu He's trusted eunuch Xiao Dezi.
"Why are you panicking? Can't you see that I'm busy?"
Chu He frowned unhappily, but his eyes were still glued to the painting of the beauty, as if the person in the painting could come alive.
"Your Highness, the Seventh Prince wants to..."
Xiao Dezi was out of breath and couldn't explain what was going on for a long time.
"Old Seven? What happened to him? Is he planning a rebellion?"
Chu He asked casually, as if treason was just a common occurrence in his eyes.
"His Highness the Seventh Prince said that he wanted to divide up the land of Japan and give it to the major families!"
"what?!"
Chu He threw away the beauty picture in his hand and stood up with shock and greed on his face, "Where does he get the courage?!"
"Your Highness, what should we do now?" Xiao Dezi asked tremblingly.
"What else can we do? Prepare the horses and go to Zhongchang City!"
Chu He's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, "What Old Seven can do, I can do too! I can also win over those noble families!"
at the same time.
The Sixth Prince Chu Jiang, who was far away in Yanzhou, also received the news.
"Your Highness, something serious has happened!"
A guard came running over in a panic.
"Why are you so panicked? Is the sky going to fall?"
"His Highness the Seventh Prince said that he wanted to...divide up Japan and give the land to the major families!"
The guard finally spoke out, but he was sweating profusely from fear.
"Oh? There is such a good thing?"
Chu Jiang put down his wine glass, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, "It seems that Old Seven is serious this time. In this case, Your Highness cannot fall behind. Let's go to Zhongchang City!"