Dynasty Call: Low-key Struggle for Hegemony

"Every bustle in the world is for profit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. There are no eternal friends in the world, only eternal interests."

"A nominal governor of Huanzhou, an opponent that he will face sooner or later."

Jia Xu spoke in a calm tone, holding the letter in his hand and looking at Li Yuan quietly, waiting for his decision.

The gentle breeze stirred up waves on the lake, and many fish jumped out of the water. Water droplets were scattered among the blooming lotus bushes on the lake, and the fragrance wafted!

In the pavilion in the center of the lake, Li Yuan leaned against the pavilion railing and threw the fish food on the stone table to the lake. Suddenly, the lake water surged, and all kinds of fish rushed out of the lake to grab the fish food.

"Wen He, what do you think will be the reason for us to fight against King Ming in the future?"

"Huanzhou!" Jia Xu smiled, he already knew what His Highness meant.

"Yes, we must capture Huanzhou and take food from King Ming, which will give King Ming a reason to attack.

If I were the governor of Huanzhou, my status would be different. The forces in Huanzhou have been at war with King Ming for a long time. King Ming's character will not allow them to surrender, but we can. "

Li Yuan smiled softly, and his deep eyes flashed with light. He had already figured out how to deal with Huanzhou.

Jia Xu nodded and said: "However, Emperor Yao can be slowed down by the matter of granting the governorship of Huanzhou, at least until the war between King Ming and the Fengzhou Alliance begins, preferably one month later."

Li Yuan nodded slightly to express his approval. He was not anxious at all whether Li Yao would regret it later. This plan was originally intended to drive a wedge between him and Prince Ming.

"I heard that Li Yao is planning to call the eldest princess back to Beijing recently?"

Hearing Li Yuan's casual words, Jia Xu raised his eyebrows:

"Oh, then Kyoto will be much more lively."

"Huang Yao has recently established an expert factory, and he is seeking His Highness's cooperation at this time. It seems that Emperor Yao can't wait to take control of the court. I wonder who he conquered this time?"

"Prime Minister Lin!" Li Yuan answered in the affirmative, rubbing his chin with his fingers and said, "Lao Liu seems to be a bit interesting."

"Sixth Prince, King Heng?"

"That's right." Li Yuan turned to look at Jia Xu and said:

"Wenhe, can you still contact Zhang Yongan now?"

"This is not difficult." Jia Xu shook his feather fan lightly and said with a confident smile.

"When Li Yao takes control of the court, some officials will be forced to dismount. Zhao Yan is overpowering Zhang Yong'an again. You still need to help Zhang Yong'an more."

"Of course."

………………

On the border of Lingzhou, on a flat slope of a mountain forest, Xu Fengwu, Aunt Shan and five confidants were waiting quietly under the shade of the trees.

"Miss, why haven't King Chu's people arrived yet?"

A burly man with a scar on his forehead said impatiently, holding a big knife, his back straight, and his anger was astonishing.

This person's name is Niu Zhan, a capable general under Xu Fengwu. He has cultivated in the late Tianwu realm and is loyal to Xu Fengwu.

The other four confidants are all powerful masters.

Xu Fengwu had left Linghong Mansion the day before, and Li Yuan had promised to send two experts to support her, and the location was here.

Xu Fengwu, who had a stunning face, was standing in front of Lin Feng, her red clothes were swaying like fire, and her expression was indifferent. Just when she was about to say something to comfort her, Aunt Shan next to her looked slightly moved.

Everyone's eyes also turned in the same direction, and after a while, there was no wind in the woods.

A tall green figure walked out slowly, with lowered phoenix eyes and a smooth face. He was wearing a green robe and battle armor, with a heavy face and a big sword in his hand.

Niu Zhan's eyes narrowed. He could feel the majestic energy and blood in this green-robed man. He was a formidable opponent!

"Hehe, why is Lao Guan walking so fast? Maybe they haven't arrived before we arrive, and I, Lao Cheng, just happened to encounter a wild boar, roast it, and wait for them to come and eat it together, how about it?"

A few meters behind him, a thick black man walked out of the woods carrying a seven or eight-meter-long wild boar. He carried the big pig's head in both hands and dragged most of his body on the ground, carving out a passage through the dense forest and grass.

The two of them had just taken a few steps when the leaves opened in front of them and they saw Xu Fengwu and his group staring at them not far away.

Guan Sheng's steps slowed down, and when Cheng Yaojin saw them waiting, he smiled immediately, passed Guan Sheng in a few steps, and walked quickly towards them.

"Oh, you guys are so fast. You are lucky. I met a dozen wild boars on the road. I, Old Cheng, picked a big wild boar with the best meat."

"Snapped!"

Cheng Yaojin carried the wild boar's head, patted the pig's head, and walked towards them happily. Guan Sheng fell behind. The wild boar carried by Cheng Yaojin raised its very thick pig's feet high, ready to kick Guan Sheng. When the head

Guan Sheng's lowered eyes suddenly opened, and the force of Senhan's broadsword in his hand condensed into a blade,

Clang!

A green, jade-like sword light burst out from the broadsword, accurately slicing across the pig's foot that was about to be kicked to the back of the head!

The pig's feet were cut open instantly and fell silently.

But Cheng Yaojin carried the wild boar and crossed Guan Sheng without stopping.

Everyone's eyes were moved when they saw Guan Sheng's slight move. At that moment, Guan Sheng's momentum flashed through their eyes, like a sleeping giant opening its eyes. The storm was raging but it was silent for an instant!

When Xu Fengwu saw Guan Sheng and Cheng Yaojin coming over, she became more and more satisfied. It seemed that Li Yuan didn't deal with him. At least the man in green robe was quite extraordinary.

"Are you two Cheng Yaojin and Guan Sheng?"

Xu Fengwu spread her long legs, took two steps forward, and cupped her fists towards Cheng Yaojin and Guan Sheng like a heroine.

"Bang!"

Cheng Yaojin threw the big wild boar on his shoulder, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

She smiled at Xu Fengwu and clasped her fists and said, "Miss Xu, Your Highness has told us, and we will follow your orders."

"Guan Sheng has met Miss Xu!"

Guan Sheng stood quietly next to Cheng Yaojin, his eyes lowered, his left hand caressing his long beard, and his right hand held the Yanyue knife behind him, motionless, standing there as if he was showing off.

It has to be said that Guan Sheng's martial arts skills are unknown, but Ao Qi has learned about 70% of Guan's skills, and his posture is quite intimidating.

Niu Zhan and other close associates were frightened and looked at Guan Sheng seriously.

The main reason is that the fierce generals under the command of King Chu are indeed extraordinary. One after another, the one who suddenly appears must be a strong one.

Zhongli Meneng led the cavalry to defeat the famous Yinhui Yueqi of the dynasty, and even beheaded Lei Yun.

Xu Chu defeated the strongest Tianwu Realm warrior in Zhongyi Hall in a single battle!

The woman in green robe kills Dharma Master with one sword!

"You two, just call me Miss when you arrive in Huanzhou." Xu Fengwu said with a smile.

Cheng Yaojin and Guan Sheng looked at each other and nodded invisibly.

They also need to conceal their identities and not let the people of Huanzhou know that they are from the King of Chu.

And Guan Sheng looked at Niu Zhan and the four master's cronies.

"They are all my most trusted subordinates in the Black Dragon Gang. There will be no problems."

Xu Fengwu saw the doubt in Guan Sheng's eyes and introduced them:

"This is Aunt Shan, Niu Zhan, we will fight side by side next."

"Hehe, okay, come on, let's roast the pork first!"

Cheng Yaojin pulled out the two axes tied to his back and swished the big wild boar a few times. White light flashed across and the big wild boar decomposed instantly.

Looking at the wild boar slowly flowing with blood, Cheng Yaojin's eyes turned slightly, and a flash of intelligence flashed in his eyes.

Your Highness, please be more cautious and ensure your own safety. It would be best if nothing goes wrong.

I borrowed something from Lao Jia...

"Since Brother Cheng invites you so kindly, we will have a real treat."

In the blink of an eye, Cheng Yaojin had already set up the big wild boar and was about to start the fire, looking very enthusiastic.

Xu Fengwu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She couldn't just brush off his kindness as soon as someone came to help her.

"Don't worry, miss, I guarantee you will be satisfied with my craftsmanship."

Cheng Yaojin patted his solid chest.

"Brother Niu, come and help me, don't look at Lao Guan all the time, he is just a boring gourd."

Seeing Cheng Yaojin's forthright appearance, Niu Zhan felt that Cheng Yaojin was very kind to him for some reason, and he felt closer to him.

"Okay, no problem, Brother Cheng is good at his craftsmanship!"

"Of course, Brother Niu, you have to do me a favor if you eat my Lao Cheng's wild boar meat."

"What's the deal?"

"I want a pretty little lady."

"What?" Niu Zhan saw Cheng Yaojin's thick black face and was stunned for a moment. He never expected that Cheng Yaojin would ask this question.

"Don't think I'm a little darker now, but back then I, Old Cheng, was a handsome young man from all over the country!"

"Ha ha!"

Niu Zhan and others couldn't help laughing when they saw Cheng Yaojin's boastful appearance.

A fire roared under the wooden frame. Under Cheng Yaojin's talkativeness, he quickly became harmonious with Niu Zhan and his party.

………………

In Huanyang City, Huanzhou, the restaurant that was destroyed by the battle between Yue Nu and Zhou Yan has been rebuilt.

The place is still lively and bustling with people!

At the restaurant, Zhou Qing and a group of children from aristocratic families in the city gathered on the fourth floor, chatting and taking turns drinking. It was so lively!

Zhou Qing, the third son of the Zhou family, had always wanted to seize Zhou Yan's position as young master.

Now that Zhou Yan is dead, he is the happiest person.

With the support of the great ancestor of the Zhou family, he was arrogant and arrogant when Zhou Yan was still alive. Now that Zhou Yan is dead, his behavior is even more unscrupulous, and he vaguely calls himself the young master of the Zhou family.

As these young men gathered around Zhou Qing and said greetings, Zhou Qing's arrogance grew stronger and stronger. He raised his wine glass and said with a flushed face:

"Don't worry, everyone, I will not treat you badly when I take charge of the Zhou family in the future!"

Immediately, these family princes praised loudly one by one. Isn’t that why they were waiting for this sentence? So they continued to praise Zhou Qing:

"Young Master Zhou is a dragon and a phoenix among men. He will surely lead us to defeat King Ming and dominate Huanzhou!"

"That's right, although Zhou Yan is dead, our Master Zhou is stronger than Zhou Yan and can naturally lead the Zhou family!"

"us…………"

"Come, let's toast to Young Master Zhou!"

"To Young Master Zhou!"

Zhou Qing felt so relieved when he heard everyone calling him Young Master Zhou!

"Come on, do it!"

"We will go to Guixiang Garden later. I will pay for everything!"

Guixiang Garden is a famous feature of Huanyang City. The women there are as moist as water.

Hearing Zhou Qing's words, his friends' eyes widened suddenly. Thinking of the soft figures and charming voices of those beauties, they felt a little excited in their hearts.

Their voices amplified again, full of sincerity:

"To Young Master Zhou!"

"Haha, after this drink, let's go!"

"Walk!"

Rumbling, footsteps sounded quickly, Zhou Qing led this group of friends to kill Xianggui Xiangyuan, and their voices gradually disappeared on the fourth floor.

In a private room on the fourth floor, a young man who resembled Zhou Qing was sitting opposite three friends.

Zhou Quan is the second son of the Zhou family. After Zhou Yan's death, he and Zhou Qing became competitors.

He heard Zhou Qing's arrogant tone just now very clearly, and it seemed that the young master of the Zhou family belonged to him.

In fact, among the Zhou family now, the one with the highest voice is Zhou Qing.

The friend sitting next to Zhou Quan was named Wei Boyi. When he saw Zhou Quan's stiff smile, he understood Zhou Quan's feelings and patted him on the shoulder. All the meaning was in the wine.

There are some things that, as the young masters of a big family, they cannot say casually like the young masters of aristocratic families, because some words will be different when they come out of their mouths!

They know well-thought-out ideas, but can’t support them superficially.

Now that Zhou Qing has the support of the great ancestor of the Zhou family, Zhou Yan is dead. Most people in the Zhou family choose Zhou Qing, who is the strongest competitor for the young master of the Zhou family. In addition, he has now attracted a group of children from aristocratic families, and he is full of majesty. Zhou Quan, supported by the ancestor of the Zhou family, was no match for Zhou Qing.

"Zhou Quan, you should give up. My father has already told me to deal with Zhou Qing more in the future."

A friend stood up and sighed: "Family orders cannot be violated, I'm leaving first."

"I'm leaving too. It's better for us not to see each other recently. This is good for you and me."

Another friend also got up and left together.

Zhou Quan saw the two friends leaving, looking lonely, but he didn't try to stay, so he could only smile bitterly.

Who makes himself incompetent?

"Zhou Quan, you'd better give up." Wei Boyi also persuaded him.

"Even if I give up, do you think Zhou Qing will let me go? I am his only threat, and now the Zhou family is suppressing me openly and secretly."

Zhou Quan thought of Zhou Qing's mocking face towards him before, his eyes were full of dissatisfaction, and his face was slightly angry:

"It was okay for Zhou Yan to become the young master of the Zhou family before. I admit it, because Zhou Yan is indeed stronger than me, but Zhou Yan is dead. How can Zhou Qing, a idiot, become the young master of the Zhou family? I am obviously more capable than him. Qiang, according to the order of inheritance, it should be me, and the Zhou family will be lonely sooner or later in his hands!"

Zhou Quan roared, he was really not willing to lose to Zhou Qing.

When Wei Boyi saw Zhou Quan's unwillingness, he also sighed and said somewhat unbearably:

"Your Zhou family is too strong. Don't blame Brother Heng and the others. The family behind us can't help you at all, and they don't dare to interfere. This is an internal matter of your Zhou family. If the Zhou family blows the whistle, we small families will Turn into ashes."

"I understand, thank you Brother Wei for staying with me now."

Zhou Quan looked at Wei Boyi with an expression of emotion and raised his glass to him.

When Wei Boyi saw Zhou Quan's wine glass stretched out in the air, a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face. He was embarrassed to reach out his hand to block the wine glass, stood up and said apologetically:

"Brother Zhou, there's nothing I can do about it. We can't afford to cause or get involved in the infighting within your Zhou family. If Zhou Qing learns that I'm working with you to deal with him at this time, I'm afraid that the family behind me will also suffer unreasonable disasters.

Brother Zhou, I’m so sorry! "

Wei Boyi hugged Zhou Quan and left.

Bang

The door of the box closed gently.

Zhou Quan clenched the teacup in his hand tightly, his eyes were extremely angry, and he suddenly glanced at the delicious food on the table!

Crackling!

The dishes and dishes were all swept to the floor, and the wine was spilled all over the floor.

Zhou Qing!

Zhou Quan gritted his teeth, it was all him!

Bang!

Just then, the box door opened.

"Get out!"

The angry Zhou Quan thought he was the waiter at the restaurant.

However, the box door had not been closed for a long time, and the angry Zhou Quan had murderous intentions in his heart. Could it be that a waiter in a shop looked down on him?

His cold eyes shot towards the figure in front of the door, and he said coldly:

"Do you want to die!"

When he saw the person coming in front of the door, his eyes were startled.

A handsome scholar looked at him quietly, with a smile in his eyes and a vague aura. At first glance, he knew that he was a scholar who had read poetry and books and was full of economics.

"Who are you?"

"I wanted to come and find a place to make a living."

"Where to make a living? Haha, you have found the wrong person. Do you know who I am?"

Zhou Quan thought of his friends leaving one by one, and no longer looked at the person who came before him. He took out a wine bottle on the messy table and started drinking.

"I know you are Zhou Quan, the second young master of the Zhou family. If I can help you win the position of young master of the Zhou family, wouldn't it prove my talent!"