Chapter 394: Your Highness, My Price is Very High (7.2k, Please Subscribe)

Tianjing is very big, but the news is very well-informed.

The news that Chu Wujiang had just beaten Fang Fusheng, the Prime Minister's most doted youngest son, soon spread throughout Tianjing. Everyone knew about it, from princes and nobles to peddlers and hawkers.

Tianjing, Xiangyun Teahouse

A tea drinker in green shirt picked up the teacup and smiled mysteriously:
"Hey, did you guys hear that?"

The tea drinkers around immediately gathered around and asked in a low voice:
"What, what happened recently?"

The tea guest in green shirt raised his head and looked around, lowering his voice and saying:

"Mr. Fang was beaten."

Everyone was shocked, and someone said incredulously:
"what?"

"Who is so bold? Inspector Fang will definitely skin him alive."

"The Fang family has four Yuanshen, including the eldest son Fang, which makes five of them. They can be called the Fang Banchao."

"Especially Shenpo Fang, who is known as the leader of the eight Shenpo, second only to the chief constable."

The Fang family's apparent power includes four spirits, one is the prime minister, one is a detective, one is in the academy, and one is in the army.

The four of them work together to form the Fang family's powerful political influence.

Not to mention the influence of Confucianism and the disciples under the prime minister, who are full of masters and various guest officials.

The tea guest in green shirt said disdainfully:
"This person is not afraid of the Fang family."

"He is the champion marquis who has recently gained fame and defeated the four million-strong merman army by himself. It's Lord Chu!"

The green-shirted tea drinker pointed fingers and directly added a zero to Chu Wujiang's record.

If Haiyuan could mobilize an army of four million mermaids, and combined with Ye Ming's luck of [Unparalleled Patriot], Chu Wujiang would have no choice but to run away on the spot.

Before everyone could exclaim in amazement, another black-shirted tea drinker added:
"So he's the champion, that's not surprising."

Everyone held their breath and asked hurriedly:

"how do I say this?"

"Didn't you say last time that the Marquis of Guanjun has a very good relationship with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

The tea drinkers in Tianjing were all knowledgeable people. They had a lot to say about the world situation and the struggles in the imperial court.

After hearing this, outsiders were often fooled by the people of Tianjing and lost their way.

Another black-shirted tea drinker interrupted:

"You don't understand this."

"Marquis Guanjun is the man of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin."

Everyone was surprised:
"what?"

"It turns out that the Champion Marquis is the man of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin."

Just as the wind was changing, another tea drinker in a blue shirt denied:

"wrong!"

"Today in the Acropolis, the Marquis of Guanjun directly rejected the Duke of Zhenguo's solicitation."

"He can't possibly be the Prince Qin's man!"

The green-shirted tea drinker and the black-shirted tea drinker immediately looked at each other unfriendlyly. They were certainly not ordinary tea drinkers, but people who were spreading rumors and creating an atmosphere of public opinion.

If they existed in later generations, they would be called navy.

The advisers under the King of Qin had long been stationed in Tianjing, constantly spreading various public opinions, gradually forming the people's views, which in turn influenced the warriors and even the upper class's understanding.

This was very popular in ancient dynasties. If someone who is familiar with history hears some strange nursery rhymes, his face will change drastically.

There is a nursery rhyme in the Qin Dynasty: "The one who destroyed Qin was Hu."

There is a nursery rhyme in the Eastern Han Dynasty: [The grass is so green. Ten days of divination means no life.]

There is a nursery rhyme in the Ming Dynasty: "Don't chase the swallows, chase the swallows and they will fly high, fly high to the heaven's capital!"

These mysterious nursery rhymes are essentially means of ancient consciousness struggle, a means to guide the direction of the wind and shape the sacredness.

Neither the Qin Wang Party nor the Prince's Party are fools.

Chu Wujiang rejected the Duke of Zhenguo and attacked Fang Fusheng. Both sides immediately arranged navy in the teahouse to shape the public opinion they desired, thereby influencing the direction of the situation in Tianjing.

For the Qin Wang Party, as long as the Marquis of Guanjun is at odds with the Prince's Party, they will make a huge profit.

Therefore, they were not afraid of big trouble and they vigorously promoted the story of Chu Wujiang beating Fang Fusheng, describing it vividly.

For the Prince's Party, Marquis Guanjun must not have anything to do with the Qin Wang Party, so they tried their best to deny the relationship between the two.

For a time, teahouses everywhere were filled with smoke.

Everyone began to talk and each had his own opinion.

But a spectator from another place couldn't help but interrupt:

"Why is no one discussing whether beating someone is right or wrong?"

"It's Guanjun Hou who hit people, so there's nothing wrong with that."

Now the three of them shouted in unison:
"That's exactly right!"

This is what we call the will of the people. After all, Young Master Wu Du really doesn't do anything useful on a daily basis.

……

Tianjing, inner city, at the gate of the Prince's Palace

Chu Wujiang caused a storm, and Prince Yusheng was worried, but everyone still rode at full speed and arrived at the Prince's Mansion.

Something surprising happened. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince appeared at the door and personally greeted Chu Wujiang.

Chu Wujiang quickly dismounted and saluted:
"Your Highness, I am so humbled by your presence. I am so humbled by your presence."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince stepped forward, personally helped Chu Wujiang up, and said with a smile:

"General, you are too modest. You have made great achievements on the battlefield, defeated the mermen, and protected the peace in the area, ensuring that Longzhou was not lost."

"According to the plan of the Sitianjian, they have already made plans to flood Longzhou and take advantage of the situation to stop the Demon King."

"If it weren't for the extraordinary achievements of Marquis Guanjun, the country would be in danger!"

"It is reasonable for me to go out and greet you."

"If it weren't for the restrictions of etiquette, how could the Duke of Zhenguo be allowed to take the lead?"

With Prince Yusheng following Chu Wujiang, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince knew everything that happened in the Acropolis and the East Gate.

The actions of the Duke of Zhenguo and Fang Fusheng's misconduct can lead to one conclusion.

Someone is messing with himself!

He must stand up and use higher etiquette to shatter those groundless speculations.

Marquis Guanjun is still a member of the Prince's Party.

As long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does his job well and fulfills his duties as a monarch, Chu Wujiang's reputation will be damaged if he betrays him.

So he came out to greet him in person, showing respect and humility.

Chu Wujiang could only respond:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!"

"I am ashamed!"

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said with a smile on his face:
"Let's not talk about these polite words. Marquis Guanjun, please follow me into the palace."

"Tonight is a perfect time for a candlelit chat with me!"

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took Chu Wujiang into the palace. As for Lu Ce, Hong Tao and others, they were entertained by Prince Yusheng.

For a moment, the Prince's Mansion became extremely lively.

……

Prince's Mansion, Living Room
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already ordered someone to prepare a banquet. The two of them sat down at the banquet. Chu Wujiang looked at the table full of delicacies from land and sea and couldn't help but think of the time with the King of the East China Sea.

Because the cuisine of the two is very similar, both are for feasting Kyushu. (Note: Chapter 320)
The preparation of the Nine Provinces Banquet is very complicated. It is necessary to encompass the essence of the Nine Provinces and combine them into one, so that the nobles can enjoy the essence of the world and nourish the dragon energy.

Even if he is not a prince or a grandson of the emperor, it is still a great tonic for a warrior to eat.

"Your Highness, this kind of hospitality is too much..."

When Chu Wujiang saw the delicious food on the table, he quickly refused.

The Tianming Dynasty pays attention to etiquette and the standards for entertaining distinguished guests, and there are also corresponding rules and regulations.

For special dishes like the Banquet of Jiuzhou, ordinary people can only enjoy nine dishes at most. The ordinary people here refer to the marquis, earl, and viscount.

Higher-level dishes require a royal banquet to show favor.

The Di family monopolizes a large number of things related to dragon energy. Yan Jiuzhou can nourish dragon energy, so it is naturally the object of strict control.

In other words, even if Chu Wujiang privately hired the imperial chef, the chef would only dare to cook nine dishes for you at most. Any more would be illegal.

Now the wine table prepared by the prince has twenty-six dishes, which is even higher than the standard of the royal banquet.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smiled slightly. He was very satisfied with Chu Wujiang's performance:

"The Champion Marquis is defending the country, so this little bit of food is nothing, it's only natural."

"This is just a private invitation from me. I will give a banquet to the state in a few days!"

When Chu Wujiang came to Tianjing, the prince wanted to make him his own person. He would do the same as Cao Cao did to Guan Yu, holding a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days, corrupting him with wealth and glory and slowly cultivating feelings for him.

Now it's just a small test.

The prince raised his glass, and seeing that Chu Wujiang still had something to say, he took a sip and said with a smile:
"Don't talk when you eat, don't talk when you sleep."

"The Champion Marquis has come from afar and is exhausted from the journey. Let him first taste the food of the Central Plains before we discuss other matters."

Compared to Prince Yusheng, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince firmly holds the initiative, making people feel like they are in spring breeze and want to work for him.

【sharp! 】

[His Royal Highness is kind to others. Apart from being a little soft towards the powerful, he is a good boss.]

Chu Wujiang observed the Crown Prince and speculated secretly.

According to Chu Wujiang's observation, the prince has the aura of [a dragon among men], [a dragon's appearance and a phoenix's grace], and [a flying dragon in the sky].

After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's dragon aura is not concealed and is so strong that it is almost visible to the naked eye, and he has a kind of charming demeanor that is captivating.

[No, he intends to subdue me with his dragon energy.]

Chu Wujiang felt that he was affected by the dragon energy and secretly activated the domineering energy in his body.

In the past, Emperor Hao had also tried to recruit Overlord, but Overlord remained unmoved and insisted on being independent.

In other words, those with the destiny of a domineering king have one thing in common with those with the destiny of [rebellious], [wolf-like gaze and eagle-like vision], and that is, they will never be inferior.

Chu Wujiang mobilized his domineering energy to offset the influence of the dragon energy.

As for why he didn't mobilize the dragon energy, it was because he was afraid that the dragon energy would resonate and make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince realize that his own dragon energy was stronger than his, and then the recruitment would become a targeting.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not notice anything unusual and continued to increase the output of his dragon energy.

The combination of [The Dragon Among Men] and [Dragon's Appearance and Phoenix's Grace] is equivalent to Haiyuan's [Command the Heroes], and is no less than an orange luck.

Many of the guest officials in the Prince's Palace were convinced by him and worked for him.

While maintaining his dragon energy, the prince introduced Chu Wujiang:

"The food in the Central Plains has a myriad of variations and is very particular."

"After our dynasty was established, a great chef named "Knowing All Flavors" presented the sage with cuisines from all states, which were then combined into one, becoming the best food in the Central Plains."

"He can blend the delicacies of the nine provinces and be a royal chef."

"But that time, Zhibaiwei created a miracle that he could never replicate again. It was the real Baizhou cuisine, known as the hundred rivers flowing into the sea."

"This time, I specially ordered someone to prepare the dish. Please know that the sixth-generation inheritor of Baiwei made it. He was able to blend the essence of the twenty-five states, which is very rare."

The martial arts civilization of this world is quite developed, and the productivity in some areas is quite outstanding.

For example, a wind horse with the blood of a demon beast can pull a weight of 25 tons, and when it is not pulling any cargo, it can even reach a speed of 300 kilometers per hour.

Not to mention the incredible technologies such as storage rings and space teleportation.

Therefore, the enjoyment enjoyed by the nobles was no worse than the high technology that Chu Wujiang had in his previous life.

Ice-based martial arts replaced cold chain transportation, and the flying of Yuanling warriors replaced airplanes.

As long as you can drive more warriors to work, you can get all the delicacies from land and sea in time.

【It really is the gathering of the essence of hundreds of states to provide for the noble. 】

【I am also a noble person. 】

Chu Wujiang couldn't help but sigh, and then said politely:

"Thank you, Your Highness."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smiled and said:
"It won't taste good when it's cold."

Chu Wujiang began to eat with relish. He first scooped up a spoonful of Zhongyuan Dingshi and tasted it slowly. The taste was extraordinary.

If I were to describe it in detail, it's like a wonderful symphony, with countless ingredients mixed together without a single odor, and it's extremely rich in layers.

With this bite, Chu Wujiang could taste the deliciousness of various ingredients and blend them into one, sublimating them.

Food for All holds a chef competition every year. Whoever can replicate the legend of Zhi Baiwei and integrate the essence of hundreds of states into one will be the best chef in the world.

call!
That delicious bite enters the stomach and turns into a trace of dragon energy, nourishing the body.

There are natural reasons why the descendants of the imperial family fight for power and desire to obtain fiefdoms and wealth.

Without sufficient wealth and power, who can give you the throne?

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was equally unceremonious. He picked up his chopsticks and, served by the maids, enjoyed the meal back and forth, very happily.

This whole pot of delicious food from the Central Plains was eaten up in no time.

With Chu Wujiang and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's cultivation level, they also had rosy complexions and abundant energy and blood after eating.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness."

Chu Wujiang wiped the oil from the corners of his mouth and spoke very politely.

Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince cannot eat such a delicacy every day.

It would be good to have a chance every two or three months.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smiled and said:
"A few delicacies are nothing."

"Someone is coming."

At the Crown Prince's command, a maid brought a golden basin with a thin land deed on it.

Before Chu Wujiang could speak, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smiled and said:
"As the saying goes, rice is expensive in the capital, and it's hard to live in a big city."

"This house is called [Taoranju], located in the inner city. It is not afraid of ghosts and gods. It has gardens, spirit ponds, and a martial arts arena. It has everything you need."

"It was originally left by our predecessor, Lord Tao. The yard is quite spacious. If Marquis Guanjun doesn't mind, it can be lived in."

The Tao family is the official owner of the Shenlong Bank. The current Minister of Revenue is named Tao Jincheng, who is from the Tao family.

The Tao family has always been loyal to Di Hao. If the Tao family is willing to join His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the financial resources that the Crown Prince can control will increase significantly.

Chu Wujiang said softly:

"No merit, no reward. Your Highness, your courtesy is too great. I cannot bear it." His Royal Highness smiled and said:

"Champion Marquis is a hero of the time, what does this mean?"

[If I ascend the throne in the future, I will share all the treasures in the world with the Chu family.]

This positioning is too explicit.

Chu Wujiang knew long ago that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was no ordinary person.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ranks third on the list of geniuses, nicknamed [Dragon Fist].

He once relied on his dragon fist to defeat the new generation of the Di family, such as Prince Yusheng, Princess Qionghua, and Prince Yunqi. All of them were defeated, recognized the prince as their eldest brother, and united closely around His Royal Highness the Prince.

In terms of the strength of dragon energy, if we don’t count His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and myself, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has the strongest dragon energy.

Moreover, the dragon energy in his body is still growing steadily.

The longer the prince governs the country, the stronger the dragon energy becomes.

If Chu Wujiang guessed correctly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should have such luck as [The Dragon Among Men], [Dragon's Appearance and Phoenix's Grace], and [Flying Dragon in the Sky].

In terms of the amount of dragon energy, he cannot compare to Chu Wujiang, but the real dragon blood in his body is more and thicker, even a little too strong.

Dragon blood and luck complement each other.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince relied on the dragon energy and practiced the "Emperor's Dragon Fist", which allowed him to be both offensive and defensive, and he was able to conquer the world with just one move.

Now he showed his utmost courage and planned to subdue Chu Wujiang.

I should share the treasures of the world with the Chu family.

This promise is just for private listening. Anyone who believes it is a fool.

What's more, this was said privately using a secret technique, so it is even less valuable.

But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is willing to make such a promise, which is a huge investment.

Chu Wujiang closed his eyes and said slowly:

[Your Highness really has the look of a master. 】

[This time, I will not ask about the Duke of Zhenguo or Fang Fusheng, but only whether I am willing to serve His Highness.]

[Your Highness, please ask your attendants to leave. ]

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince understood that this news was of great symbolic significance and immediately clapped his hands.

All the attendants and servants in the living room disappeared completely.

There are only two people left.

Before leaving, the maids put up mute notes to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.

Chu Wujiang saw everyone leaving, then he clasped his fists and said:
[The Chu family has been blessed by the emperor for generations, so they should be loyal to the court. ]

[Now that the Saint has been in seclusion for a long time, the spiritual rice has expanded, and the people are displaced. I should fulfill my duties, be loyal to His Majesty, and support the country. 】

[It’s just that I have something to say, but I don’t know whether I should say it or not. ]

The prince knew the point was coming, and he said in a deep voice:

【Since ancient times, the king chooses his ministers, and the ministers also choose their kings. It is okay for the champion marquis to talk about it.】

[I know that honest advice is unpleasant to the ear. We are the only two here, so please feel free to speak freely, Champion!]

As a nobleman, Chu Wujiang had the moral and obligation to be loyal to the royal family.

The Chu family had enjoyed the crops for six hundred years, and then they rebelled, which was the greatest immorality.

Even if we don't consider moral issues, it is easy for the whole world to criticize it.

But it would be fine for him to choose to be loyal to the King of Qin or to the Crown Prince.

All the kings in the world are descendants of Emperor Hao. He did not stipulate who will inherit this foundation. The nobles can choose any one of them to be king and be loyal to him, and there is nothing wrong with that.

This is also why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince appears weak.

First, the strength is not strong enough.

Second, the legitimacy is not high enough.

During the six hundred years of the Tianming Dynasty, no one took the position of Crown Prince seriously. No one could survive Dihao anyway, and they were just tools.

Therefore, Yuanji Academy desperately advocates that it has been a natural thing since ancient times for the crown prince to inherit the throne. The kings from all over the country would only respond with one sentence: Bullshit.

This is completely different from Chu Wujiang's previous life, when the prince had natural legitimacy, and cannot be applied mechanically.

But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also has advantages. He has indeed been entrusted with the important task of regulating the country.

The court machinery was in his hands, and the Confucian school also supported him in controlling the government bit by bit, strengthening himself, winning over local powerful people, and ultimately controlling the situation and ascending the throne to become emperor.

If a local tyrant like Chu Wujiang pledges allegiance to the Crown Prince, he can receive rewards from the central government, which is why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince dares to offer such a condition.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince intends to buy off local people on a large scale, which is somewhat similar to how Liu Xiu became the leader of a powerful nation.

Chu Wujiang was one of the powerful people who were bribed and could share the fruits of victory.

happy?

Chu Wujiang didn't care.

He said frankly:

"Your Highness, I do not need the treasures of the world, but I only want to have a clear conscience."

"First of all, Your Highness, are you willing to redress the injustice done to the Ji family?"

"Secondly, if the Sima family colludes with demons and endangers the people, how does Your Highness plan to deal with it?"

"Finally, if Fang Fusheng behaves recklessly and harms innocent people, would Your Highness be willing to punish him severely?"

Chu Wujiang's moves are deadly and go straight to the core.

When it comes to his political stance, he never has no bottom line and never obeys his superiors unconditionally.

He must speak out the ugly truth up front.

Even if Chu Wujiang joined the Prince's Party, he would still deal with Fang Fusheng and deal with the Sima family.

This is a matter of principle and cannot be compromised.

If his strength is not enough, Chu Wujiang will compromise.

Now he does not need to force himself to adapt, but can express his political demands in an upright manner.

I can be loyal to you, but can you tolerate me?
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took a deep breath. He had recruited many subordinates, and Chu Wujiang was undoubtedly the most special one.

Because it is a matter of principle, it is the most difficult to agree to.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hesitated and said:
"Champion Marquis, when the water is too clear, there will be no fish."

“No one in this world is clean.”

"You said Fang Fusheng has all five vices, is unruly and has no integrity."

"But the adopted sons of the Duke of Zhenguo are also mixed, and many of them have committed crimes in the Imperial Observatory."

"Like Zhao Huchen, who is sinister and likes to bully the weak."

The Prime Minister dotes on such a son, and the Duke of Zhenguo also has a group of adopted sons, some of whom still break the law.

Not to mention the Duke of Zhenguo's promotion of the spiritual rice, which indirectly killed tens of thousands times more people than Fu Sheng.

So His Royal Highness the Crown Prince added:

"People can not escape from doing wrong."

Among the dignitaries of the Tianming Dynasty, who dares to say that he can withstand investigation?

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:
"Don't worry, Your Highness. If I hadn't tolerated any injustice, I wouldn't have gotten to where I am today."

"Eat as much as your belly can take."

"I will uphold these principles according to my ability. Your Highness, do you agree?"

"It is impossible for me to associate with someone like Fang Fusheng, nor is it possible for me to make peace with the Sima family."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suddenly felt a sense of pain.

The power in Chu Wujiang's hands is actually far less than that of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but he is free enough.

He conquered the entire Longzhou force, and all parties listened to him and could act according to their own principles.

But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince needs to maintain relationships with all parties in order to keep order in the court and accumulate strength.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince couldn't help but think:
[If I agree with Marquis Guanjun's opinion, and he has conflicts with Fang Fusheng and the Sima family in the future, I will be caught in a dilemma and can only try to mediate.]

[Now, after the investigation by Grand Tutor Xiang, the Sima family does have some connection with the demon clan, but there is no evidence of treason.]

[I use this evidence to suppress the Sima family. How should I choose between gains and losses? ]

Just as the greatest effect of a nuclear weapon is on the launch pad, not when it is launched.

Similarly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent Tutor Xiang to investigate, and it was indeed proved that the Sima family had a certain connection with the demon clan.

But the connection isn't particularly deadly.

Chu Wujiang also did business with Dragon Palace and made a lot of money.

The Sima family also filed a complaint, accusing the Chu family of colluding with the Dragon Palace.

In a sense, the Sima family was right. Chu Wujiang was indeed in collusion with the Dragon Palace.

Chu Wujiang looked at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with a hint of a smile on his face.

How to reject someone's request tactfully?

Give him an offer he can't agree to.

No force can allow an autonomous ideology to be integrated into the organization.

Chu Wujiang thought to himself:
[This will have three benefits. ]

[First, I haven't seen the price offered by His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin yet, how can I easily agree to the Crown Prince? ]

[Secondly, this will pass the buck to the prince, making bargaining easier.]

【Third, it can offset suspicions about ambition. After all, it is difficult for a principled person to successfully rebel and become emperor.】

Both sides' brains were working rapidly.

The delicious food they just tasted turned into energy to activate their brains.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince groaned:
"I naturally like principles, but principles cannot destroy the harmony of the prince party."

"How can you accomplish anything if you lose your composure?"

"I hope that the Champion Marquis will be patient for a moment. I will have to explain it in the future."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said sincerely.

He decided to attack instead of defend and kick the ball back first.

If Chu Wujiang wants to settle accounts with Fang Fusheng and others, he must first help the prince take down the position of emperor.

As long as he ascends the throne, everything will be fine.

Anyone who believes in such a promise is a fool.

Chu Wujiang chuckled and said:

"Your Highness, please allow me to make an analogy."

"Suppose the young master of the Sima family takes human life lightly and is caught by me on the spot."

"My humble servant, can you handle this?"

Of course not, it would cause a big incident.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sighed inwardly.

The price offered by this champion is too high.

Normally, the imperial court set up censors to investigate officials’ corruption, not to catch corrupt officials.

But to better drive officials.

If officials were obedient, corruption would not be a problem.

If officials don't listen, corruption becomes a problem.

If you want to find evidence, you usually need as much as you can.

What Chu Wujiang meant now was that if he encountered corruption, he had to deal with it.

This is a serious violation of the court's principles.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said in a deep voice:
"Champion Marquis, thunder and rain, all are the grace of the king!"

"You and I are the king and the subject. Let's be frank. I can only agree to deal with part of it, but I can't let you do whatever you want."

These are the powers of the ruler. Whether to punish or reward depends on the ruler.

If one uses a principle or follows the law of destiny, the authority of the ruler will suffer backlash.

Which is greater, the authority of the ruler or the law of destiny?
Obviously the former.

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:

"So I am willing to serve Your Highness, but I cannot be loyal to Your Highness for the time being."

When Your Highness puts principles first, corrects his faults and satisfies Chu Wujiang's taste, Chu Wujiang will truly be loyal to him.

This is Chu Wujiang’s offer.

He doesn't accept empty promises.

The prince was dissatisfied, but he finally endured it and sighed:

"After all, my virtue is not good enough to convince the champion marquis."

If you want beauty, power, or wealth, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can find a way to satisfy Chu Wujiang.

But he insisted on principles, something that could not be seen or touched.

Chu Wujiang saluted and said:

"I am ashamed. If the court gives orders, I will still go forward without hesitation."

Chu Wujiang's disloyalty to the Crown Prince means that he will not lead the Chu family to completely stand on the side of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in his personal capacity.

If the court issues an order, he will still work for the court. He is not a traitor. The two are very different.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince regained his spirits and chuckled:

"There is ample time."

"I will work hard to become the leader that the champion wants, and then we can have a drink together."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince raised his glass, and Chu Wujiang also raised his glass and drank it all.

The two smiled at each other.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took out the land deed again and said:
"Since the Champion Marquis is willing to serve me, please accept this land deed."

Chu Wujiang no longer refused. He accepted the deed and said:

"Thank you for your grace, Your Highness!"

(End of this chapter)