Take the earth to enshrine the gods

Chapter 224 He Can Be Replaced

After negotiating with the new emperor, and visiting his uncle, grandson Yun, and father-in-law Fifth Jiaoyang alone, Qianyuan packed his bags and prepared to leave the capital of God and return to the fiefdom.

Before that, security issues have to be addressed.

Different from when he came here, it will be extremely difficult for Qianyuan to cross the western border now.

The third prince Qiantai has turned against him and will definitely not be polite to Qianyuan, the new emperor's "ally". If he really wants to strangle him, Qianyuan will not be able to prevent him no matter what.

The new emperor Ganshen said that the imperial guards could accompany him.

Qian Yuan thought over and over again, but still declined such an arrangement. He didn't want to have a real confrontation with the third prince, and he didn't want to be involved in the struggle between the third prince and the new emperor prematurely.

The current Zhaoyao County can be said to be enemies on all sides, so it's better not to be too ostentatious.

Seeing this, Guo Jia suggested: "Your Highness, why don't you invite the Fourteenth Prince to accompany you, and invite the Fourteenth Prince to visit the fief?"

Qian Yuan's eyes lit up.

Everyone knows that the fourteenth prince is the third prince's loyal supporter.

Because the third prince left in a hurry and used a cover-up, in order to avoid attracting attention, it was not good for him to take the fourteenth prince to leave the capital together.

With the new emperor ascending the throne, the situation of the fourteenth prince, the Prince of Dun, is worrying.

If he could bring the fourteenth prince with him, and the third prince Gantai would not do anything to Qianyuan, he would be able to pass through the northern border safely.

However, the fourteenth prince had to be released by the new emperor when he left the capital. Qian Yuan had to go to the palace again to report the matter.

After hearing this, the new emperor Qianshen asked worriedly, "Will the fourteenth brother take this opportunity to leave Shendu and never come back again?" He knew that the fourteenth brother was the chief think tank of Wei Wang Gantai.

I really don't want to let my fourteenth brother go out of Beijing.

Isn't that letting the tiger go back to the mountain?

When Qian Yuan saw him, he sighed in his heart, it was different being an emperor, he was ruthless, he didn't care about Qian Yuan's safety at all, and only thought about the interests of the empire.

Fortunately, Guo Jia had foreseen the arrival.

Qianyuan said: "Your Majesty, letting Fourteenth Brother leave Shendu is at best giving Third Brother an extra think tank; but letting Fourteenth Brother stay in Shendu is like a nail nailed by Third Brother. I also heard that the fourteenth brother has now become the third brother's spokesperson in Shendu, and he is very active."

The new emperor's eyes flashed brightly, "The fifteenth brother is right, let's let the tiger go back to the mountain. However, if possible, I still hope that the fifteenth brother can keep the fourteenth brother in Zhaoyao County."

This word has a strong meaning.

Why stay?
How to stay?
Qian Yuan couldn't refuse, and said: "I will do my best." Only then did he realize that it is difficult to be a courtier, and it is not as good as talking about it in a fiefdom.

Thinking of this, Qianyuan's heart to "go home" became more urgent.

Shendu,

It's not his place after all.

"That's good." The new emperor nodded, very pleased.

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On July [-]th, Qianyuan and his party finally set foot on the return journey.

Accompanying him was the fourteenth prince with a calm face.

When inviting the fourteenth prince, Qian Yuan originally planned to spend a lot of time talking, but the fourteenth prince readily agreed, "I have heard for a long time that the fifteenth brother will govern the fief with great success. I want to see the scenery of the Southwest, but I dare not ask for it.”

All of a sudden, Qian Yuan had a good impression of the emperor brother.

When he came to Shendu, Qianyuan was greeted with a high standard; when he left Shendu, the standard of seeing him off was even more extraordinary. The new emperor sent him off in person, which is really a great honor.

There is no doubt that with the rebellion of the two kings, the new emperor will only rely more and more on Qianyuan.

Some people in the ruling and opposition parties are already discussing that King Qin, the "Undefeated God of War", is already the backing king of the empire and one of the cornerstones of the empire's survival.

It can be said that the praise is not high.

This aroused Qian Yuan's vigilance, and sent someone to secretly investigate the person who spread the news.

With the assistance of Princess Qingcheng, the source of the rumor was soon found out, but it was spread by Duguzhen and others, with the purpose of separating the new emperor and Qianyuan.

With vicious intentions.

Qian Yuan realized that even though he was leaving Shendu, Shendu's hidden arrows would continue to shoot at him. He only hoped that his uncle, who was promoted to Minister of Rites, could shield him from the court.

There are people in the court who are good at handling things.

After all, the fiefdom is not really an independent kingdom, and it still needs the support of the court. Qianyuan and the new emperor are still in the honeymoon period of cooperation, which cannot be disturbed or even interrupted by external factors.

Compared with the low-key when he came, Qianyuan was very high-key on the return trip, wishing to beat the gongs and drums all the way to announce to the world that he would go through the western border and return to the fiefdom.

The purpose is also very simple, just to make the third prince worry.

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Taihua City, Wei Palace.

"Your Highness, this is the best opportunity. If His Highness the Fifteenth can be killed halfway, the Zhaoyao County will be in chaos. At that time, His Highness will lead the army to the south, and the Zhaoyao County will be wiped out in one fell swoop. In this way, His Highness will not only Being able to gain a new county and reorganize the Southwest Corps is really killing two birds with one stone."

It was Ma Guozhu, the magistrate of Taihua County who spoke, and his words were full of deception.

This is a ruthless person.

Assassinating a king of the empire, in his mouth, is as common as killing a cat or dog. It is really arrogant, and he doesn't pay attention to the court at all.

Ma Guozhu is the most important local official in the Western Territory who follows the third prince Gantai. He has already put his wealth and life, even the lives of thousands of people in his family, on the third prince.

Once it fails, it will be beyond redemption.

Ma Guozhu didn't need to remind him, the third prince Gantai also knew the pros and cons, but the fourteenth brother was also in the team, so he was in a dilemma and couldn't make a decision at the moment.

Seeing this, Ma Guozhu said anxiously: "Your Highness, you should stop and stop, and you will not be disturbed by it. As long as you operate properly, you can keep His Highness the Fourteenth safe."

The third prince Gantai raised his head, and took a deep look at Ma Guozhu. How could he not be able to tell the truth from what the other said.

According to reports, the fifteenth brother was not only guarded by [-] elite soldiers, but also a great monk in the Soul Stage.

To defeat such a team at once, even if the first legion is dispatched, we must go all out. When the fight starts, how can we still care about the safety of the fourteenth brother?

How much of Ma Guozhu's words are sincere advice, and how much of them are for his own sake?

Seeing this from the third prince, Ma Guozhu felt a little uneasy in his heart, but his face was still calm, no wonder he was able to become an official of the frontier.

"Let's discuss this matter later." The third prince said.

The third prince, Gantai, is of royal blood after all, and has inherited the legacy of the previous emperor. He hopes to act in an upright manner, and he does not want to engage in such indiscriminate methods as assassination.

What's more, it also concerns the safety of the fourteenth brother.

And although this matter has great benefits, the risks are not generally high.

If Qian Yuan escapes, or the assassination is leaked, then the third prince will bear the name of "killing his brother". With this stain, there is no hope of reaching the top.

The third prince doesn't like this kind of gambling.

"Yes."

Ma Guozhu felt unwilling, but he would never talk back again.

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On July 21, Qianyuan set foot on the land of Zhaoyao County again.

In the end, the third prince Gantai still didn't make up his mind and did not carry out the assassination on the way, which made Zuo Ci, Xu Chu, Guo Jia and others who escorted him all the way heaved a long sigh of relief.

Walking down this road is really frightening.

Qian Yuan's mood also became more relaxed, he was still comfortable in his own place, and even the air he breathed felt much fresher than when he was in Shendu.

Here is his foundation.

In this troubled time, and after experiencing so many things in Shendu, Qian Yuan is no longer willing to be just a vassal king in a corner, and the sprout of ambition has sprouted in his heart.

Can no longer be contained.

As the ancients said, it is better to have a chicken head than a phoenix tail.

A man was born in the world, why should he be inferior to others?
Qian Yuan already had his own understanding of the general trend of the world, and he vaguely realized that a world of great struggle was coming.

And after the great chaos, there will be great rule.

Who can cleanse the sect, integrate the kingdoms, deter the two races of monsters, and bring a new order to the Eastern Continent?
The times are calling for the strong.

Qianyuan has a system, has the foundation of Zhaoyao County, has good ministers, and has strong generals. He is no worse than others in everything, so why should he condescend?

He just wants to say one thing now: "In this world, he can replace him."

(End of this chapter)