Chapter 42 [The Prince's Death Plan]

Kyoto.

Lin House.

"Prime Minister, it has been five years since the Second Young Master left Beijing. Isn't it time for him to come back?" Yuan Hongdao said, making a move.

Lin Ruofu stared at the chessboard for a moment, then decisively regretted his move.

"In recent days, Kyoto seems peaceful, but in fact, it is full of twists and turns.

It’s better not to come back at this time.”

Yuan Hongdao ignored Lin Ruofu's repeated regrets of his moves and just twitched the corner of his mouth slightly.

"But, the Second Young Master is a member of the Crown Prince's party after all. Now that the Crown Prince has been assassinated, he should come back to take a look."

Yuan Hongdao held the chess piece, pondering how to make his move.

Speaking of Lin Gong, Lin Ruofu became extremely angry.

Five years ago, he had met with this son and had a heart-to-heart talk with him late at night, warning him not to help the crown prince to deal with the second prince.

By doing this, you can leave a way out for yourself in the future.

However, Lin Gong was tough for once and chose to firmly support the prince.

In the end, the conversation between father and son broke down.

After that, Lin Gong was rewarded for his meritorious service and left Beijing.

This time, I was away for five years.

Now it’s time to come back.

"What do you think about this matter of succession, Lord Prime Minister?" Yuan Hongdao asked.

On the chessboard, Lin Ruofu successfully slayed the dragon and killed a large number of Yuan Hongdao's chess pieces, and was in a good mood.

"In comparison, I'm more optimistic about the second one."

This was the first time in many years that Lin Ruofu expressed his views on the fight for the throne.

"Why?" Yuan Hongdao continued to ask.

“The Crown Prince is too powerful. Whether he has the largest warehouse in the world, controls all the food supplies in the world, or is the largest gang in the world, he is a great threat to Your Majesty.

In this situation, if you are not careful, you will be doomed.

The serious injury in the hunting at the Royal Courtyard might be a test by Your Majesty."

Yuan Hongdao was silent for a moment, "It wasn't the Second Prince who did it?"

"The Second Prince? He is indeed eager to kill the Crown Prince now, but he still underestimated the Crown Prince, so it is inevitable that he will fail."

At this point, Lin Ruofu paused:
“Over the years, the Second Prince has brought all six ministries of the court under his command.

This is the most correct way to seize the throne, and Your Majesty will just turn a blind eye.

Because, only in this way, everything is under Your Majesty's control.

The prince is different. Although he has not crossed the line, the emperor is still uneasy.

If this continues for a long time, something bad will happen!"

Lin Ruofu, this old fox, has always been good at guessing the emperor's thoughts.

He really grasped this point very accurately.

Over the years, Emperor Qing has indeed had many doubts about Crown Prince Li Chengqian.

On the contrary, he felt much more at ease with the Second Prince.

Even though the six ministries of the imperial court have taken sides, they are still under the control of Emperor Qing.

"Your Excellency, do you think that the Crown Prince is dangerous?" Yuan Hongdao frowned slightly. "So, do you think that we can choose the Second Prince?"

Lin Ruofu shook his head and said, "Just stay at home and see."

"Prime Minister, what do you think of the recruitment of the Tianya Society in the Southwest Gobi Desert?"

"I won!" Lin Ruofu made his move and said happily, "Come on, let's play another game!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hongdao's face turned bitter.

“The southwestern Gobi Desert has a special terrain that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The strength of the Tianya Society should not be underestimated.

In fact, we can just send the Black Cavalry to wipe them out in one fell swoop.

However, Your Majesty did not do so, and he must have had some considerations.

The biggest possibility is..."

Lin Ruofu did not finish the following words.

Yuan Hongdao understood what he meant, his eyes slightly jumped, "Prime Minister, what you mean is that Your Majesty intends to declare war on Northern Qi?

This is the time to accumulate strength.

Recruiting the Tianya Society, are you also planning to use them as cannon fodder?"

Every time Yuan Hongdao spoke, he was secretly shocked.

"The three brothers of the Xu family have been looking forward to the amnesty for a long time.

Therefore, there shouldn’t be any problems with this recruitment.”

Lin Ruofu pondered. "What if things don't go well..." Yuan Hongdao asked subconsciously.

"Then, His Majesty will surely be furious!" Lin Ruofu affirmed.

"Hearing what you said, I feel that something might go wrong this time of surrender..." Yuan Hongdao whispered.

Outside Kyoto.

In the farm.

In the yard, Chen Pingping was having dinner.

They are all green vegetables, very much to his liking.

Inside the house, everyone, young and old, was trembling and dared not make the slightest noise.

Although Chen Pingping tried his best to comfort them and told them that he did not eat people.

However, it would have been better if he hadn't explained it. As soon as he opened his mouth, the kid was scared and started crying.

Just because the kid was naughty and disobedient when he was young, his parents often used Chen Pingping to scare him.

If you don't obey me, I will hand you over to the Dark Lord to eat.

He loves eating children the most!

The child probably never thought that one day he would actually meet Chen Pingping, the demon who was rumored to eat a child every day.

The parents never thought that they would actually meet Chen Pingping in their lifetime.

The whole family, young and old, were trembling with fear.

"Is there any news from the southwest Gobi Desert?" Chen Pingping asked.

"Not yet." Shadow replied.

"Something happened in the southwest Gobi Desert?" After a moment of silence, Shadow suddenly spoke.

"Probably not." Chen Pingping burped and put down his bowl and chopsticks.

"This matter is very important. It's always better to be cautious."

"They are just some bandits. If the Black Cavalry is dispatched, they will be wiped out." Shadow said disdainfully.

Chen Pingping laughed, "This matter is not that simple."

The shadow was silent.

She is not good at using her brain.

Suddenly, Chen Pingping's eyelids twitched.

He stroked the black jade hand, paused slightly, and said to himself:
"Is something going to happen..."

Kyoto.

The second prince's residence.

"Your Highness, everything goes well." The second prince squatted on the ground and ate hot pot.

A man came over and bowed slightly.

Fan Wujiu, one of the Second Prince's Eight Generals, is at the eighth level.

He was away for a long time and didn't come back until later.

"good very good!"

As he spoke, the second prince shook the strand of hair on his forehead and said, "Would you like to eat together?"

Fan Wujiu had an untidy beard and shook his head slightly.

“Now, let me see how the prince dies!” The second prince suddenly felt that the hot pot was particularly delicious today.

"Your Highness, agree to the conditions of Tianyahui..." Fan Wujiu asked.

Hearing this, the second prince shook his hair and said, "No matter what they want, agree to it first."

"Yes!" Fan Wujiu nodded.

"Your Highness, the situation is set. Whether or not we can get rid of the Crown Prince depends on this one move."

On the side, the scholar counselor said calmly.

"This capital, this world, is going to be bustling. I like bustles. They are like this boiling hot soup, which whets one's appetite."

As he said that, he looked at the two of them and said, "It tastes good, don't you want to try some?"

"Your Highness, enjoy your meal!" The two men bowed in unison.

"If there is any news, tell me immediately, don't delay." The second prince instructed.

"Yes!"

If this move succeeds, the crown prince will surely die, and he will be very close to the position of Crown Prince.

After so many years, although this plan is crazy and risky, it is also the biggest hope he has seen.

Beneath his calm face, the Second Prince couldn't suppress his anxiety and excitement.

He couldn't wait any longer and wanted to see the ending.

"Your Highness, I really look forward to your death..."

(End of this chapter)