Chapter 49: The Balance of Power Candidate

  Seeing Song Que's eyes, Wang Yu reacted. Can't let Song Que think that he is the kind of person who demolishes the bridge after crossing the river.

  "Valve master, don't get me wrong. When I said eliminate the Holy Gate, it's not about wiping them out completely, but rather taking their essence and removing the dross, discovering those talented individuals within the Holy Gate and using them for my own purposes. In fact, the Holy Gate has people from all walks of life, there's no shortage of talent. As for the Yin Gu and Master, I've already made arrangements, I'll definitely give them a satisfactory explanation." In reality, Wang Yu hadn't really thought about how to bring this up with Zhu Yu Xian yet.

  Song nodded slightly, also didn't know whether he believed Wang Yu's words or not.

  "Your Highness treats me like this, aren't you afraid I have ulterior motives?" Song Que was still puzzled, the conditions Wang Yu offered to Song Que were really too good, so good that it made Song Que a bit uneasy.

  Wang Yu's mouth curled up slightly, saying: "I trust the Lord's character. Besides, I found a good colleague for you." How can all power be given to you? Even if Wang Yu is confident in Song Que's character, but as a king, control and balance come first, of course, he cannot let Song Que become someone like Li Shimin or Zhao Kuangyin.

  "Oh, who is it?" Song Que asked. There were not many people qualified to partner with Song Que. Either their martial arts skills were slightly inferior or they were slightly weaker in military terms.

  "Xie Wang Shi's pavilion. I want to make Xie Wang the prime minister and have him lead all officials." King Yu said, looking at Song Que with a hint of playfulness.

  Song Que's face changed color and his eyes flashed with a fierce intent that was quickly extinguished, and he shouted: "Your Highness doesn't know that I have a grudge against Shi Zhi Xuan?"

  "I know."

  "Your Highness is unaware that Lord Shi's death was also due to the same stone pavilion?"

  "Crystal clear."

  "I don't know why Your Highness still wants to do this?"

  "It's precisely because of this that I can be at ease." Wang Yu said slowly.

  When Wang Yu said this, Song Que, who had been very angry just now, calmed down. What Wang Yu said was right, if the relationship between officials is not harmonious, it would make their superior even more at ease. If all the officials were of one mind, it would be the superior's turn to worry instead. This is indeed the way of emperors and kings, but since the matter involved Shi Zhenxuan, Song Que still found it hard to remain calm, which was why he lost his composure like that.

  When Song Que was young, he was also a romantic and had relationships with Yan Qinghui and Bi Xiuxin. However, in Wang Yu's opinion, these two women only became romantically involved with Song Que because of his martial arts skills and family background. Song Que had high martial arts skills and intelligence, but not necessarily emotional intelligence. Later, Song Que discovered that his views on the Han dynasty's orthodoxy were vastly different from Yan Qinghui's, so he gave up on this relationship. Yan Qinghui is now the leader of Ci Hang Jing Zhai, while Bi Xiuxin was killed by Shi Zhuan. This led to a feud between Song Que and Shi Zhuan. In Song Que's words, he waited for Shi Zhuan in Mo Dao Tang for over a decade, but Shi Zhuan didn't dare to set foot in Lingnan. Wang Yu scoffed at this, saying that if you're so capable, why don't you take the initiative to attack?

  But anyway, Song Que and Shi Zixuan not getting along is true. As long as this point is clear, it's fine.

  "Your Highness is indeed skilled." Song Que praised one word at a time. But looking at Song Que's expression, there was no intention of flattering.

  Wang Yu knew that too much hesitation would lead to failure, so he explained: "Don't worry, Master. I want to make Shi Zhixuan the prime minister not because of any personal grudge between him and you, but because Shi Zhixuan indeed has the ability. There are many masters in this world, and even great masters are not uncommon. However, most of them are just martial arts fanatics, and their other talents are scarce. Only you and Shi Zhixuan are exceptionally talented. Not only in martial arts, but also in other aspects. You excel at war, while Shi Zhixuan is well-versed in Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and is even better than you at governing internal affairs. I've observed that his actions have a bit of the style of a master strategist. Considering the origins of our sect, it's not impossible either. Such talent would be wasted if he didn't serve my new dynasty."

  Wang Yu indeed admired Shi Zixuan and Song Que. Although there were not many great masters in this world, there were still quite a few who could be won over. However, Wang Yu never thought that those great masters had any value to win over except for their martial arts skills. For example, Dugu Qiubai, although it was difficult to defeat him, what could you expect from a man who spent every day bored and practicing sword in the mountains without ever having married?

  Shi Zhi Xuan is different. He is a true genius. He has studied the classics of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and has a deep understanding of them. Shi Zhi Xuan's "Undying Seal Method" which is renowned throughout the land is his own creation after he synthesized what he learned from the two schools of Dao and Mo.

  This is not the real reason why Wang Yu envies Shi Zhenxuan. What really attracts Wang Yu to him is his own talent. In the original work, Shi Zhenxuan changed his name to Pei Wu, became an official, and was a great strategist in the Western Regions during the Sui Dynasty. Within a few years, he united the vertical and horizontal alliances, divided the powerful grassland empire of Tuyuhun into two, and changed the weak situation of the Central Plains since the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Such style is really like that of a master strategist. In today's chaotic world, it is a great opportunity for a master strategist to dominate the world. Moreover, Pei Wu was also a famous Confucian scholar in the world. With such talent, even if Shi Zhenxuan had grievances with Zhu Yuyan and Song Que, Wang Yu would not care about that.

  Of course, Wang Yu would never admit it, but the reason he wanted to make Shi Zhixuan his prime minister was mainly because he lusted after Shi Zhixuan's daughter, Shi Qingyu.

  Song Que thought of something and said lightly, "I'm afraid Your Highness will be disappointed. Since Bi Xiuxin's death, Shi Zhixuan has been mentally split and is no longer the same as before."

  Wang Yu smiled mysteriously and said, "Don't worry, Sect Master. This time I came south, it was for you and the Evil King. I naturally considered this." Wang Yu knew that the Evil Emperor's relic was on his body, which was an irresistible temptation to Shi Zhuan.

  Song Que saw Wang Yu's confident appearance and knew that Wang Yu had long been prepared, and couldn't help but sigh: "Your Highness' means are truly breathtaking. Now, Song Mou really has a few points similar to Your Highness' future ability to conquer the world."

  "The valve is closed. At least, I haven't convinced you yet."

  Song Que shook his head and said, "No, you've convinced me. Your Highness's plan is well thought out, with each step carefully considered. The problem now is how to express the sincerity of the Song family."

  Wang Yu was overjoyed when he heard the words. Although Song Que's response was within Wang Yu's expectations, Song Que's easy agreement still made Wang Yu extremely happy. This trip to the south had already been a success halfway. Compared to Shi Zhi Xuan who was alone and unsupported, at this stage, Song Que's support for Wang Yu was undoubtedly greater.

  Listening to the music, I understand the elegant meaning. Wang Yu cupped his hands and said: "I've heard that the master of the gate has two daughters under his knees, both gentle and elegant, with a national color and heavenly fragrance. The eldest daughter has already married the son of the Duzun Castle, Xie Wenlong, and the second daughter is still waiting for marriage in her boudoir. Wang Yu is not talented, but he has long been yearning for Miss Song, and he wishes to propose to the master of the gate, hoping that the master will fulfill his wish."

  Song Que burst out laughing and said: "To have someone as outstanding as Your Highness as my son-in-law is a great honor for me."

  The two parties have reached an agreement and it is now confirmed.