Chapter 48 Persuading Song Que
The Song clique did not have people planted in the new imperial palace like the Yin Gui faction, so they were not aware of Wang Mang's current situation. As soon as Wang Yu said this, even with Song Que's cultivation, he couldn't help but be greatly shocked.
After all, Wang Mang was the only one who claimed to be emperor in his time. Others, whether it was Li Yuan or Yang Di or even Li Mi, did not claim to be emperors. In name, Wang Mang was still the orthodox ruler of the dynasty.
Unexpectedly, Wang Mang was about to die.
However, Song Que did not suspect that Wang Yu was telling a lie. Telling lies in front of him would undoubtedly be digging his own grave. Song Que was very confident about this, and there were few people in the world who dared to cheat him, even fewer who could actually deceive him.
Wang Mang's poor health was known to Song Lian, and Wang Mang was not skilled in martial arts. Dying at this age is a very normal thing. Song Lian soon accepted the fact.
Then, the meaning of Wang Yu's presence became even more intriguing. Song Que focused on observing Wang Yu again and after a moment, he secretly praised him in his heart, indeed a dragon among men, far superior to his own son.
"What instructions does Your Highness have for me?" Song Que asked tentatively.
"There's a way." Wang Yu was delighted in his heart. If Song Que didn't have any ideas, he would have directly cut off the conversation earlier. Now, Song Que took the initiative to ask, indicating that he did not reject the olive branch thrown by Wang Yu.
"With the Lord's martial arts and military background, being a mere Marquis of Southern Peace is truly beneath him. In my opinion, we should appoint the Lord as Supreme General, commanding all the nation's troops. The day we conquer the Central Plains will be the day the Supreme General becomes the King of Southern Peace. His position will be hereditary, forever pacifying Lingnan."
Wang Yu said what he really thought. To win over Song Que, one must pay enough chips. Wanting the horse to run without letting it eat grass is absolutely impossible in front of Song Que.
With Song Que's military ability, he was more than enough as the commander-in-chief. In the original work, Yang Jian swept across the world, unstoppable. Yang Jian led an army of 100,000 to conquer Lingnan, and Song Que led an elite force of 10,000 to meet him. The two sides clashed at Cangwu, and Song Que won all ten battles, his military ability can be seen from this.
Perhaps Song Que's ability to command an army is not as good as that of Li Jing, Xu Shi and Xu Da, but he won't lose too much. On the other hand, these famous generals are far inferior to Song Que in terms of martial arts. In this world, the weight of a high-ranking martial artist is much heavier than that of a general. For example, if Song Que and Li Jing were to face each other on the battlefield, even if Li Jing's soldiers were extremely well-disciplined, Song Que could still take Li Jing's head in a battle of millions. One against ten, the final result would definitely be Song Que's victory.
So, when Wang Yu said that Bai Song Que would be the Supreme General, he was serious. As for the King of Southern Pacification, the new dynasty did not have the Han Dynasty's rule that only those with the surname Liu could be kings. If Song Que could really help Wang Yu conquer Central Plains, why would Wang Yu begrudge him a king title?
After all, Song Que's strength is not only in himself, but also as the leader of the Song faction and the master of Lingnan. As long as he wants to, he can raise a powerful army to conquer the world at any time. Even if Wang Yu doesn't make him king, Song Que is still the actual master of Lingnan. Since that's the case, Wang Yu might as well give Song Que a nominal title.
Song Que was shocked again by his words. This young man has a big handwriting and great courage.
"Your Highness, I'm a straightforward person. As long as I, Song Que, am here, whoever gets the world will treat me with respect. Why do I need to get involved in the muddy waters of competing for the world?" Although Wang Yu's offer was very tempting to Song Que, he still refused to give in easily.
Wang Yu smiled. Song Que's words could deceive others, but not himself. Song Que had no interest in the world, but he attached great importance to the bloodline of the ruler of the world. Otherwise, he would not have supported Li Mi and Kou Zhong one after another in the original book. Coincidentally, Wang Yu was a pure-blooded Han Chinese in this life. This world had not yet experienced the tragic event of the Five Barbarians' invasion, and Wang Yu's bloodline was indeed pure and untainted.
"The leader of the sect smiled. Li Tang has barbarian blood in his veins, and with such a lineage wanting to rule over the Han people, wise men will surely not submit and will rise up in resistance. The Ming Cult is also a sect from overseas Persia, and a Jianghu sect dares to spy on the dragon's pulse? It's simply absurd. In today's world, only my new dynasty has the purest bloodline and the greatest power. The leader of the sect has always insisted on Han orthodoxy, and my new dynasty is naturally in harmony with it."
Wang Yu was confident in persuading Song Que precisely because of this reason. The Han orthodoxy that Song Que insisted on had predetermined that he would not support Li Tang and the Ming Cult. And apart from Li Tang and the Ming Cult, other forces were temporarily not yet contenders. The new dynasty was the best choice among the limited options available to Song Que.
Song Que's expression relaxed, and he was clearly struck by Wang Yu's words. However, Song Que still hadn't made up his mind, and instead asked: "I heard that Your Highness has taken 'Yin Hou' as your master?"
Wang Yu slightly furrowed his brow, indeed, with benefits come drawbacks. Having enjoyed the benefits brought by the Yin Gui Sect, he had to endure the troubles it brought as well. The Demon Gate was viewed poorly by people all over the world.
"I know what you're worried about, Your Majesty. I can assure you that the new dynasty is a new era for my royal family, not a new era for the Yin Gui sect. Moreover, after I ascend to the throne, I will definitely issue an edict to eradicate the demonic gate."
"Oh, Your Highness, are you serious?" Song Que asked. As the Holy Son of the Yin Yu Sect, Wang Yu wanted to eradicate the Demon Gate, and it was not strange for Song Que to ask this question.
Wang Yu nodded and said, "Facing the Lord of the Gate, I also have nothing to hide. The reputation of the Holy Gate among the people is really too bad. I want to reorganize the Holy Gate and make it useful for me, so I must thoroughly clean up. Leave those who support me, let them change their names and surnames, and live a bright and upright life in the court and among the people. As for those wicked people in the Holy Gate, they will naturally be killed to thank the world and win over the hearts of the people."
This was an idea that Wang Yu had been thinking about for a long time. There was no way to change it, the people of Mo Men were not powerful enough, and with the White Taoist sect led by Ci Hang Jing Yun making every effort to discredit them, it was already very difficult for Mo Men to clear their name. Wang Yu also didn't have the energy or interest in clearing Mo Men's name. Directly demolishing and rebuilding was the most convenient result. Doing so would only be unfair to Zhu Yu Xian, but for Wang Yu, it was the best way to handle things. As for Zhu Yu Xian, she could only make up for it later. For his own great cause, Wang Yu did not hesitate in this regard.
Song Que's gaze towards Wang Yu changed. Undoubtedly, this was a ruthless person. With charisma, means, decisiveness and ruthlessness. According to Song Que's intelligence, Zhu Yuyan and Wang Yu had a good relationship, and the Yin Kui faction had helped Wang Yu a lot over the years. However, when it came to offending Wang Yu's interests, Wang Yu still abandoned them without hesitation. Indeed, this was the way of a hero.
Song Que was slightly startled, but also felt very relieved. In such chaotic times, the probability of someone like Wang Yu getting the world is far higher than those who are benevolent and righteous.