After the morning mist dissipated, Jiangcheng quickly became lively.

Wherever there were crowds, there were always one or two street performers, and the streets were bustling.

Everywhere was filled with the atmosphere of the new year.

On the other hand, the restaurants where wealthy families often gathered were a bit deserted. After all, it was New Year's Eve, and even if there were many social engagements, they should be spending time with their families at home.

Drunk Immortal Tower.

With the warm stove, the rooms were not too cold.

But the atmosphere was somewhat silent.

Through the warm stove, Wei Huan and Han Zhe exchanged a glance, and they both saw the disdain and helplessness in each other's eyes, as well as the words "So you were also deceived to come here."

This scene was too familiar.

The people were also too familiar.

Although the Wei and Han families had been on the same front recently, the grudges between the two families were not ordinary. It was only natural for them to cooperate with the Zhao family.

But when they met privately, the two of them were not very willing.

Of course.

If they adjusted their mindset and pretended to be polite, there would be no problem.

But in the face of the current situation, they had indeed left a shadow.

Drunk Immortal Tower.

Wei Family.

Han Family.

Pingling Jun.

Conspiring for a major event.

The elements were basically complete, only missing Pingling Jun.

They couldn't help but feel that it was not a good thing.

But they had no choice but to come.

After all, even if the current situation was ideal, it was far from what they had imagined before.

If they could make a breakthrough on the Muyan Monument, the pressure on Wei and Han would definitely be greatly relieved.

But all the elements were gathered so perfectly.

It was really too suspicious.

Just as the two of them were in a flurry of emotions, the door of the room creaked open.

The last element had arrived.

Zhao Qi pushed open the door, brushed off the specks of snow on his body, and then smiled and bowed to the two of them, "Greetings, Imperial Censor Wei and Guard Han!"

Wei Huan: "Heh..."

Han Zhe: "Heh..."

Towards Zhao Qi.

They had even reached the point where they couldn't be bothered to ridicule him.

They just raised their eyelids and stopped talking, observing their noses and contemplating their hearts, as if they were asleep.

Zhao Qi's smile froze on his face, and his voice became a bit cold, "I invited the two of you here to discuss important matters. What is the purpose of your visit?"

Wei Huan glanced at him, snorted coldly, and didn't say anything.

Han Zhe still gave him some face and didn't answer the question, but instead asked, "Isn't Nangong Yan supposed to come? Where is she?"

In their eyes, Zhao Qi was just a useless person who couldn't do anything and was never satisfied. Many things that others found inconvenient, they would find him to act as an intermediary.

The Zhou royal family found him as an intermediary.

The Li family found him as an intermediary.

The Nangong family also found him as an intermediary.

Wei and Han had already figured it out. This intermediary didn't have any real abilities. The main characters had already arrived this time, so what was the point of communicating with him?

Zhao Qi felt humiliated.

But he could only endure it himself.

He could only force a smile and say, "Nangong Yan came to Jiangcheng this time with a criminal charge, and with someone like Cao Gonggong watching over her, how could she easily escape?"

Wei Huan frowned, "Since Nangong Yan is not here, there is no need to stay here any longer. Enjoy your meal, gentlemen!"

...

After speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave.

Han Zhe sneered and also made a gesture to get up.

The reason they came was to hear what Nangong Yan wanted to say.

Now that the main person didn't want to come out, what sincerity could there be?

There was no sincerity at all.

Should they stay and listen to Zhao Qi's grandiose words?

"Wait!"

Zhao Qi stopped the two of them, "What do you think this is?"

The two of them had no intention of turning around, but suddenly felt an extremely chaotic true energy in the room.

Although it was weak, it gave people an extremely violent feeling.

They subconsciously turned their heads.

They saw Zhao Qi holding a cluster of colorful gas in his hand, each strand of which was pure in color, entangled together like a tangled mess of threads, making people feel extremely irritated with just one glance.

The two couldn't help but exchange glances, their eyes filled with shock.

Whose true energy was this?

How could it be so pure and chaotic at the same time?

Although it was only a small cluster, there was no doubt that if this kind of true energy invaded someone's dantian, it would instantly disrupt their meridians and cause death.

What kind of monster could refine such true energy?

Wei Huan furrowed his brows, "Zhao Qi, what is this?"

Zhao Qi didn't speak, he just smiled and looked at the cluster of true energy.

As if sensing his gaze, the originally extremely violent cluster of true energy seemed to calm down a lot. Although it was still chaotic, it seemed to have some order within the chaos. The halo gradually spread out, forming a faint phantom.

The phantom was a woman.

She looked like a critically injured patient, but her eyes were very bright.

The woman grinned, revealing a somewhat eerie smile on her beautiful face, "I am Nangong Yan. Greetings, Imperial Censor Wei and Guard Han!"

This scene shocked the two of them.

They had seen puppets and clone techniques more than once, and they had also come into contact with many spells and talismans used for projection.

But what they saw now was neither a puppet nor a clone, nor was it a spell or talisman.

It was simply a virtual image formed by the resonance of true energy.

How strong must one's control over true energy be to achieve this?

Especially under the premise that the true energy itself was chaotic and violent.

Even though both of them were strong warriors, they believed that they couldn't achieve this.

This Nangong Yan was definitely not an ordinary person.

Her talent in controlling true energy had definitely reached a terrifying level.

The two of them sat back down.

Han Zhe smiled and said, "Nangong Shizu came from afar, and today the two of us old men are here to welcome Nangong Shizu. What important matters do you have to discuss?"

Although they said they were here to welcome her, their questions were unusually direct.After all, the Nangong family had already disappointed them once, so even if Nangong Yan was a genius, she had to show her attitude.

Nangong Yan did not boast about her noble status. After sitting down, she directly said, "This time, I have brought a method to revive the bloodline of the Wei and Han families by using the Muye Stele. As long as you follow my instructions, you will be able to revive the bloodline of the Wei and Han families."

Wei Huan's expression was indifferent. "Just state your conditions! Although the Tomb Plateau is theoretically open to everyone in the world, it is actually located on the border between the Qian and Li Kingdoms. Apart from the Wei and Han families, no one from the Ji Clan Alliance can interfere."

...

In short, now it is the Zhou royal family begging the Wei and Han families to do something. I hope that when Nangong Yan proposes her conditions, she can be a bit more clear-headed!"

Since it was a negotiation, they had to occupy a position of advantage.

The situation of the Wei and Han families was indeed embarrassing, but the Zhou royal family's situation was even more unbearable. It was better to directly dispel their idea of making excessive demands.

When the Zhao family proposed to establish the Tomb Plateau on the border between the Qian and Li Kingdoms, it was to bring both the Qian and Wei and Han families over. Otherwise, if the Ji Clan Alliance opposed it, even if Zhao Ji stood on the moral high ground, it would be impossible for them to snatch the Tomb Plateau.

It could be said that the Wei and Han families currently had the highest authority in the Ji Clan Alliance, if the Ji Clan Alliance actually existed.

No matter what conditions the Zhou royal family wanted to propose, they had to consider the Wei and Han families' attitude.

However, Nangong Yan's reaction was unexpected.

They saw her gently mobilize her true energy and directly take out paper and ink from the bookshelf in the room. With a gentle shake, ink dots flew towards the paper.

In just a moment, neat and orderly small characters appeared on the paper.

She waved her hand lightly, and two pieces of paper floated over and landed in front of the two of them.

"Yes!"

Wei Huan: "..."

Han Zhe: "..."

No conditions were mentioned.

She just gave us the method directly?

Nangong Yan's actions truly surprised both of them.

They glanced at each other and quickly looked at the paper. It didn't seem fake, and it was particularly detailed.

However...

Wei Huan's expression had already eased a lot. "Nangong niece must be willing to give us this method because she wants to rebuild the Ji Clan Alliance. However, on this paper, there are methods to revive the bloodline of the major clans as well as methods to revive the bloodline of a single clan. Aren't you afraid that we..."

"Of course, I'm not afraid!"

Nangong Yan waved her hand. "I won't hide it from you two uncles. I have never been interested in politics since I was young, and I am still ignorant about politics now. I only came here this time to deliver a message on behalf of my elders. I have already shown my sincerity, and I will only repeat what I have been told. As for how you think about it, it's up to you two uncles."

When she spoke, she always carried a hint of impatience in her tone.

It didn't seem to be directed at anyone.

Perhaps she really wasn't interested in politics.

Han Zhe made a gesture of invitation. "Nangong niece, please speak freely!"

Nangong Yan nodded. "The elders at home said that with the current situation in the Li Kingdom, it is only a matter of time before the Zhao, Wei, and Han families split. However, in the current situation in the world, even if the situation in each country is divided, if they want to split, they need the approval of the Zhou royal family. Otherwise, they will leave behind a handle and give the various countries a reason to criticize.

In other words, the key to the matter lies in how the Zhou royal family approves.

Either there must be a suitable reason.

Or there must be enough strength.

Do the two uncles agree?"

"That's right!"

Wei Huan and Han Zhe nodded in unison.

After all, Nangong Yan didn't understand politics.

The Zhou royal family sent Nangong Yan over to be open and honest.

There was no point in beating around the bush with her because she simply didn't understand politics.

...

Moreover, she directly presented the method.

It would be boring to play those empty-headed tricks.

Nangong Yan nodded, her expression neither sad nor happy. After all, she was just an emotionless messenger. "I can't think of a suitable reason for now, unless the Zhao family does something that angers the heavens and the people.

As for strength, it is the Ji Clan Alliance. As long as we succeed in the Muye Stele, the Ji Clan Alliance can be established. At that time, even if the Zhou royal family interferes in the internal affairs of the Li Kingdom, no one will dare to say anything!"

This statement was indeed reasonable. If the Ji Clan Alliance was truly established, their national power would instantly surpass the Qian, Chu, and Qi Kingdoms, not to mention the Li Kingdom ruled by the Zhao family.

But it was also a bit of nonsense.

Han Zhe directly said, "Nangong niece, just saying these words is not enough to convince us."

Nangong Yan nodded. "Currently, the most important thing in the world is the reform in your Li Kingdom. As long as the new land is established, it will inevitably drain the blood of the Wei and Han families. It's just a matter of how fast or slow it is. So, the earlier the split, the better it is for the Wei and Han families.

And the most important point.

The Li Kingdom is a major northern power and is not afraid of the Qian, Chu, and Qi Kingdoms at the same time.

But what about after the split?

The Zhao family will dominate the north, with the new land developed, completely separating their territory from Chu and Qi. As long as they defend against the Di Kingdom, which has suffered a major blow to its vitality, they can develop their national power with peace of mind.

What about the Wei and Han families?

Once they establish their own countries, they will be in the midst of four wars. It will be extremely difficult for them to expand in any direction they want.

Only when the Ji Clan Alliance is formally established can this problem be solved once and for all."

Upon hearing Nangong Yan's words, Wei Huan and Han Zhe broke out in a cold sweat.

Indeed!

This was indeed a serious problem.

They had thought about it before, but considering that they hadn't even begun to establish their countries, it was too early to consider this problem.

But if they really established their countries, this problem would definitely strangle the Wei and Han families.

A land of four wars.

North Zhao, West Qian, East Qi, South Chu.

There was also a Yan Kingdom in the northeast.

The Wei and Han families were in the middle. Which direction could they expand towards?

The Flame Kingdom was the best example. The Flame Kingdom was not originally a weak country. It had a large number of soldiers and many experts among the royal family. At its peak, it could even compete with the Li and Chu Kingdoms.

But because it is in the land of the four battles, the difficulty of expansion is extremely high. Unless a strong country can be defeated in one fell swoop, it is destined to decline slowly.

Looking at the current situation of the Flame Kingdom, it is indeed the case.

Nowadays, both the Wei and Han families are stronger than the Flame Kingdom.

But what about after establishing the country?

It is fortunate enough to maintain the national strength at the beginning of the establishment.

In this case.

It is necessary to join the Ji family alliance.

Han Zhe's expression became serious: "What does the Zhou royal family think?"

Nangong Yan smiled and said, "The Zhou royal family does not want the Wei and Han families to directly conflict with the Zhao family. They should focus on the Muye Stele. Before handing over the tomb plate, my father made some arrangements on the Muye Stele. In about a month, the King Li will definitely send someone to the Muye Stele.

At that time, the two of you can find an opportunity to gain control of the Muye Stele, and then invite the people from the Yan, Flame, and Wu Kingdoms to come. The Ji family alliance will have great potential.

Even if it doesn't succeed this time, the obstacles for the Wei and Han families to approach the Muye Stele will also be eliminated.

...

Before gaining control of the Muye Stele, try not to have direct conflicts with the Zhao family.

Of course, don't let them suck too much blood."

Sure enough.

The Muye Stele is the key.

Before obtaining the Muye Stele, they cannot have direct conflicts with the Zhao family, and they must also prevent the Zhao family from sucking blood.

It's a bit difficult.

But it's worth doing.

And Nangong Yan is right, the sooner the better.

Nangong Yan's mouth slightly curled up: "If there is anything else you need to ask, I have already finished conveying the message, two lords."

Wei Huan glanced at him and his expression became a bit cold: "I heard that Nangong Shizu just arrived in Jiangcheng and met with His Majesty. After the meeting, Shizu was not imprisoned, but His Majesty specially arranged for Cao Gonggong to take care of Shizu's daily life. It must have given His Majesty a lot of benefits. Wei wants to ask... "

He shook the paper in his hand: "Did you also tell His Majesty about this method?"

Han Zhe narrowed his eyes. He was also thinking about this question just now.

This Nangong Yan indeed has the suspicion of benefiting from both sides.

However.

Nangong Yan's reaction was somewhat unexpected: "Of course I am prepared to tell him, but Zhao Ji has not agreed yet."

Wei Huan frowned: "Why?"

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Nangong Yan's smile was a bit eerie: "The Muye Stele is essentially a bloodline rule. After the old capital fell, the bloodline rule began to weaken year by year. After being cut off by the evil person, it suffered even more damage!

If the Muye Stele is not restored, even if the Ji family alliance is established, the benefits obtained will be limited.

With only the blood of the Ji family, there is no way to reshape the bloodline rule.

Not only the bloodline of the Ji family needs to be restored.

The bloodlines of the Ying, Jiang, and Gui families also need to come!

They can seek benefits from the bloodline rule, but the prerequisite and cost is to rebuild the bloodline rule.

Even if the Ji family alliance becomes stronger, what can they do?"

After these words.

The atmosphere in the room fell silent for a while.

Wei and Han did not refute, because what she said made sense.

What the Zhou Dynasty wants to do is to reestablish the old order.

What the Wei and Han families can do is to become the biggest beneficiaries in this process.

Nangong Yan calmly said, "Two lords, there is one more thing I request!"

Han Zhe smiled and said, "You can speak."

Nangong Yan's expression became somewhat fanatic: "Coming to Jiang, delivering a message is a task entrusted by the elders of my family. Personally, I came for the Hunyuan True Qi. Can the two lords arrange it?"

Hunyuan True Qi?

Li Caitan?

Thinking of Nangong Yan's strange True Qi, they probably understood her purpose.

But it is indeed quite difficult to get close to Li Caitan.

Since the end of the tomb plate, Li Caitan has been closely watched by the royal family. The rules for guarding are complicated. Even the mortal world is difficult to penetrate this time.

However, it is not completely impossible.

The Wei and Han families are eager to establish their own countries, so they have naturally paid a high price to infiltrate the royal family. There are many people guarding Li Caitan this time, and there are indeed people who have managed to get in.

However, cultivating such a person comes at a great cost.

Arranging one meeting.

Will waste one insider.

Although Nangong Yan did not openly grasp any handle of the two families, who can guarantee that they have the complete method of using the Muye Stele?

...

This favor needs to be done.

This price needs to be paid.

Wei Huan and Han Zhe glanced at each other and finally made a decision.

"Wei family can arrange for you to meet once."

"Han family can also arrange it once."

Nangong Yan finally smiled on her face: "Thank you both!"

After speaking, her figure directly dissipated and turned into a chaotic True Qi.

Then it split into two and flew into the hands of Wei Huan and Han Zhe.

Her methods are truly amazing.

The two put away the True Qi and prepared to leave directly.

Zhao Qi became anxious and hurriedly stopped them: "Two lords!"

Wei Huan turned his head, a little impatient: "What's the matter, Pingling Jun?"

Zhao Qi quickly said, "I have a plan that can help both families retain the fiefdom people!"

"Oh?"

Wei Huan and Han Zhe became interested.

After a month, it may not be possible to succeed in one fell swoop in gaining control of the Muye Stele. Preventing the Zhao family from sucking blood is still of utmost importance.

Although they look down on Zhao Qi to some extent.

But it's worth listening to.

Zhao Qi's smile was somewhat mysterious: "Now that the new land has basically been completed, it is nothing more than who can send more people and eat more meat. No matter who looks at it, the Zhao family should be the one who eats the most meat.

In fact, if the Zhao family is willing to contribute, it is not particularly difficult to fill the new land with the Zhao people.

But in reality, my father set up the new land in order to establish counties and bring all the power under the royal power.

Therefore, it is destined that the royal family does not want to give too much to the royal family, otherwise they would not have chosen the resettlement order as the first choice, and they have never actively mentioned letting the Zhao family fill the new land.

The interests of the Wei and Han families are not completely in conflict with the Zhao royal family. The Wei and Han families do not want to send people, while the Zhao family wants to send more people. In this aspect, the interests are actually the same. What do the two lords think?"

Of course, they agree!However, if all the people from the Zhao family are used to fill the new land, the Zhao family's homeland will inevitably be short of people, and only those small families who serve the royal family can be filled.

Is this Zhao Qi addicted to drinking poison to quench his thirst?

For this situation, the Wei and Han families are naturally happy to see it.

Han Zhe smiled and said, "Is this the intention of the Pingling Jun or the Changping Marquis?"

Zhao Qi laughed, "Of course, it is the Changping Marquis who can influence the decision of the royal family! The new land of the Great Li was conquered by the Zhao family, so the Zhao family should take over the benefits!"

Wei Huan and Han Zhe exchanged glances.

It seems that old Zhao Ying has determined that the new land has more potential than the Zhao family's homeland.

Since this is the case, in the short term, it will be a win-win situation for the Zhao, Wei, and Han families, and the only one who loses is the royal family.

Wei Huan's expression eased slightly, "What plans does Pingling Jun have to assist the Wei and Han families?"

Zhao Qi smiled, "Currently, there are already 30,000 households secretly mobilized at the border between the Zhao family's homeland and the new land. After Zhao Ning returns with the army, these 30,000 households will immediately move into the newly built shelters. As long as we occupy these temporary residences, we can block the people from the Wei and Han families from settling in.

In the future, the number of shelters will be determined by the number of households in the Zhao family. To fully cultivate the land in the new land, we will probably need 300,000 households. As long as we occupy these 300,000 households, the ownership of the new land will be almost settled.

However, the first batch of 30,000 households does not have horses, so it will take at least five days for them to move in completely.

...

Their actions have attracted the attention of the royal family.

There will be a grand court meeting tomorrow, and my father will definitely put pressure on the Changping Marquis.

We need the Wei and Han families to join forces and put pressure on my father at the grand court meeting. The reason is that the people of the Wei and Han families are reluctant to leave their old land, and the actions of the Changping Marquis are a win-win national strategy.

What do you think?"

It's just like being trapped and someone comes to offer a pillow.

Old Zhao Ying is really good. In order to secure the position of the royal family, he dares to openly oppose the royal family.

Such a rare opportunity, how can it be missed?

Wei Huan: "Good!"

Han Zhe: "Good!"

They nodded in agreement and left the Zui Xian Tower without hesitation.

They were in a good mood when they left.

But every time they parted ways with Zhao Qi, their mood was good. After all, the ideas he proposed each time seemed quite feasible.

But there was something strange about it.

Could it be?

Could it be?

Could it be that this time the alliance between the Changping Marquis and the Wei and Han families will not work?

It must work.

Zhao Qi, this troublemaker.

Finally, something has been accomplished!

Looking at their figures from behind, Zhao Qi's expression became gloomy. Looking back at the frequent contact he had with Wei Huan and Han Zhe over the past three months, he realized that their attitude towards him had become increasingly disdainful.

Yes!

I have messed up many things.

But is it my fault that these things failed?

This decline in status made him feel uneasy because how can he be a Zhao king without any prestige?

He had worked hard to mediate among various forces for so long, and the most difficult thing for him to obtain was the support of the royal family.

But this time, it will finally happen.

The Changping Marquis was discouraged by Zhao Ji last time. Although he was not personally punished, his two sons were hung on the city wall for a day, which was a complete humiliation for him.

This time.

The actions of the Changping Marquis will definitely make Zhao Ji furious, and he will need help.

The external pressure from the Wei and Han families is not enough.

That's why Zhao Ying is willing to offer great benefits and let himself share Zhao Ji's anger.

As long as he can get through this, he will definitely prosper.

Zhao Qi looked at the sky.

It was already close to noon.

There were four hours left until the New Year's Eve dinner.

...

As the sun set.

The bustling streets of Jiangcheng gradually became peaceful from the noisy sound of gongs and drums.

After all, it was New Year's Eve, and whether it was the noble families or the common people, they preferred to stay at home with their families.

Since the first lantern was lit, the streets of Jiangcheng had become much quieter.

As the sky grew darker, more and more lanterns were lit on the streets.

When Ying Wuji woke up, the street in front of the Marquis's mansion was already fully illuminated by lanterns.

The New Year's Eve in Jiangcheng was a magnificent sight in this world. In any other country, the streets at night would not be as splendid as this.

"It's really nice!"

"But there are no firecrackers!"

"Tsk tsk!"

"I will soon become the first person in this world to set off fireworks and firecrackers in public."

"Just this alone is more enjoyable than in my previous life."

Ying Wuji took a deep breath, feeling the cold and clean air.

...

By this time next year, the air will be polluted with the smell of fireworks and firecrackers.

Ying Wuji liked this kind of pollution.

Because in his concept, this smell was equivalent to the "New Year atmosphere".

Thinking of the experiences of avoiding the public security team and setting off firecrackers in his previous life, he couldn't help but smile.

"Brother Ying, what are you muttering to yourself?"

A voice teased.

Ying Wuji turned around and saw Mi Xingli in a red cotton robe.

Under the reflection of the lanterns, she seemed even more radiant.

When he first met Mi Xingli, she was a calm and wise noblewoman from the Kingdom of Chu.

Since the Chu envoy left, she had become more lively.

Today, she looked like a beloved girl next door, wearing a festive cotton robe, as if she could take out a candied haw from behind at any time and lick it.

But thinking about it, it made sense.

She was just an eighteen-year-old girl, how could she not have any innocence?

He smiled, "Where are you going dressed so festively, Lady Mi?"

"To accompany Hua Chao, of course!"

Mi Xingli pouted, "In this world, shouldn't only the Marquis be able to celebrate the New Year's Eve? Fortunately, Hua Chao is the owner of the bookstore and has a bunch of Mohist employees who have nowhere to go. Otherwise, she would only have me, a poor wanderer in a foreign land, to accompany her for the New Year's Eve dinner!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

You're just looking for trouble!However, Mi Xingli was living a comfortable life in the Kingdom of Li.

During the day, she would go to the palace to study the "Zhuanxu Ancient Calendar," and in the evening, she would socialize and handle interpersonal relationships quite well.

It was obvious that she was preparing to undermine the relationship between countries.

Fortunately, such things were not uncommon between countries, and Mi Xingli did not touch the core interests of the Kingdom of Li, so Zhao Ji simply turned a blind eye.

"Goodbye!"

Mi Xingli waved her hand at him and untied the horse that was tied at the front gate. She leaped onto the horse's back.

With a flick of the horse whip.

"Go!"

She happily headed towards the direction of the Shangmo Bookstore.

Ying Wuji realized that it was about time, so he instructed his subordinates to load boxes of fireworks onto the carriage and drove towards the palace.

When they arrived at the palace gate.

"Little Li Gonggong, please make an exception. The carriage contains New Year's gifts that I prepared for the king. Can I bring the carriage into the palace?"

"Well... Lord Fuma, please wait a moment! This servant will go and inform them."

Li Gonggong accompanied him with a smile and walked into the palace with small, quick steps.

After about a quarter of an hour, he came back with a smile on his face.

"Lord Fuma, you've waited for a long time! His Majesty has granted permission. Please follow this servant into the palace!"

"Alright!"

Ying Wuji smiled and replied, handing the reins to Li Gonggong. He walked forward with big strides, allowing Li Gonggong to lead the carriage from behind.

Before long.

The two arrived at the Chongli Palace.

Li Gonggong waited outside, holding onto the carriage.

Ying Wuji walked towards a side hall. This was where the royal family would have their New Year's Eve dinner.

However, the people had not arrived yet, or more accurately, Zhao Ji had not allowed them to enter. So, only Ying Wuji was there, reviewing memorials.

When Zhao Ji saw Ying Wuji arrive, he waved his hand and said, "Come over!"

"Alright!"

Ying Wuji walked over with a smile, intending to say some auspicious words, but he saw a memorial flying towards him.

...

Zhao Ji's face darkened slightly. "Take a look at this first!"

Ying Wuji smirked.

This situation.

Seems quite bad!

His father-in-law's recent mood had not been good because the people of Wei and Han were too obedient. They were still indifferent to migration.

This was something he had caused, so naturally, he had to try to resolve it.

That's why Ying Wuji had put in a lot of effort to persuade his father-in-law.

And he had just managed to persuade him.

But now...

Ying Wuji carefully read through the memorial and almost burst out laughing when he understood its contents. He couldn't help but say, "Zhao Ying, this old man has quite the audacity. He's afraid that the new land will be out of the control of the royal family, so he's secretly trying to take advantage?"

In fact, when Zhao Ji led the troops to battle, Ying Wuji felt that Zhao Ji had completely suppressed the royal family. After all, the conflict between the royal family and the aristocratic families was not that great, and Zhao Ying's prestige had greatly diminished after the Tomb Plateau incident.

But he didn't expect that Zhao Ying, this old man, would dare to go against the royal family.

But it's not entirely his fault.

When Ying Wuji went to the front lines last time, he discovered that the northern region had been prosperous for many years, with abundant water and grass. Otherwise, the Kingdom of Di would not have expanded to the point where it was being attacked by the Barbarians and the Flame Kingdom.

The new land should be quite suitable for farming.

If they could build cities and stabilize the land, it would definitely bring in a large amount of tax revenue.

Although the new land was organized into counties, they couldn't give all the benefits to the royal family. It was necessary to relocate some of the people from Zhao's territory and arrange more officials from the royal family. This was what the royal family wanted.

But Zhao Ying actually wanted to take all the benefits for himself.

If all the people from the new land were occupied by the people of Zhao, it would threaten Zhao Ji's rule to an unreasonable extent. However, the influence of the royal family would definitely increase to the maximum.

The original intention of conquering the new land was to eliminate the constraints of the major aristocratic families on the royal power. How could Zhao Ji allow such a thing to happen?

Moreover, the loss of a large number of people from Zhao's homeland would definitely lead to a decrease in the control of the royal family and the aristocratic families over their territories.

Zhao Ji wanted to eat the big cake that the royal family had made.

For the sake of eating this cake, he disregarded the overall interests of the royal family and the aristocratic families.

This Zhao Ying!

He really deserved to die!

Ying Wuji didn't think of himself as a bloodthirsty person, but he was still quite angry with Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ji narrowed his eyes. "If it were you, would you kill him?"

"Kill! I must kill him!"

Ying Wuji cursed, "Damn it! This old bastard is like a tumor in the Zhao family! The last time at the Tomb Plateau, he barely protected the interests of the royal family, but this time, he doesn't even care about his own face."

Zhao Ji asked again, "How would you kill him?"

Ying Wuji smirked, "Well..."

Zhao Ying had a high prestige among the aristocratic families. It would be quite difficult to kill him.

Zhao Ji shook his head and directly skipped this matter, asking another question, "In your estimation, how many households would be needed to fully utilize the land in the new territory?"

Ying Wuji pondered for a moment and replied, "If we don't consider the new farming tools and only count the farming households, we would need at least 300,000 households!"

...

300,000 households!

An average of seven people per household, that would be 2.1 million people.

Zhao Ji frowned. This number was similar to his estimation.

But now, the people of Wei and Han had not heard of the migration order. They didn't even have 300 households, let alone 300,000!

He stared at Ying Wuji intently and asked, "What if there were new farming tools?"

He knew very well.

Since the preparations for the reform, Ying Wuji had been in contact with the Mohist Society and had been studying new farming tools. However, Zhao Ji had never paid much attention to it.

In his eyes, as long as iron farming tools could be popularized, it would already greatly improve productivity. The number of 300,000 households was calculated based on the performance of the iron farming tools in the past. It seemed unnecessary to bother with those fancy things.

But now, the effect of the migration order was not optimistic.

And Zhao Ying suddenly caused trouble.

He needed to understand the true efficiency of the new farming tools.Ying Wuji pursed his lips and spread his palms, "If we have new farming tools, a hundred thousand households would be enough!"

"What!"

Zhao Ji was shocked, his eyes gleaming, "Is this true?"

One person farming the land of three, wasn't that a bit exaggerated?

Ying Wuji laughed, "A hundred thousand households is a conservative estimate. If the population of the people who move there is not too aged, eighty thousand households would suffice!"

Most of the people here were princesses under Zhao Ji's knee.

It had to be said that Zhao Ji, this old handsome man, had very strong genes. Each of his daughters was stunningly beautiful.

Because of their long-term seclusion, they didn't have the aloof demeanor of royal women, but rather a sense of delicate charm.

When the princesses arrived, their eyes fell on Ying Wuji. Their gazes were filled with curiosity, and they whispered to each other.

"Yuan Yang is so lucky, his son-in-law is really handsome."

"I heard that King Qian was a handsome man when he was young, it seems the rumors are true."

"It's just that Yuan Yang's body is weak, he fell seriously ill right after getting married, and couldn't enjoy the joy of newlywed..."

"I also want to get married!"

Ying Wuji: "......"

Being a princess was indeed a bit pitiful.

He smiled and bowed to everyone, "Ying Wuji greets the Queen Mother, the Crown Princess, and all the princesses!"

As he spoke, his gaze briefly intertwined with Li Caimei's, then quickly separated.

Even if there was a thousand kinds of joy, it was not suitable to reveal it in this situation.

The queen smiled and said, "We're all family, no need to be so formal! Wuji, I heard you brought a cart of gifts, let's show your sisters!"

"Yes!"

Ying Wuji smiled, made a gesture of invitation to everyone, and then led them to the carriage.

At this time, the eunuch Li had already moved all the boxes out of the carriage.

The boxes wrapped in red paper were neatly stacked in front of everyone, arousing everyone's curiosity.

Zhao Ji was also quite curious, "What is this?"

Ying Wuji glanced at Li Caimei subtly, and replied with a smile, "Father, this is called fireworks! It can bless the land covered by fireworks with good weather, and also make the wishes of those who watch the fireworks come true!"

Hearing this, Li Caimei felt a sweet sensation in her heart.

Although she was not clear about what Ying Wuji was planning.

But according to him, after the fireworks bloom, they could put down all their worries and be together freely.

If they wanted to have a few children.

They could have as many as they wanted!

But...

She looked at these red boxes, feeling a bit uncertain, could the things in these boxes really have such a big effect?

Ying Wuji saw her doubts from her expression.

Of course, these fireworks alone couldn't do it.

But what if fireworks were spread all over the Kingdom Li?

Making the wishes of those who watch the fireworks come true... of course, this was nonsense.

This was fireworks.

Not a wishing machine.

There would be many people watching the fireworks tonight, how could all their wishes come true?

But Ying Wuji could guarantee that after seeing the fireworks, the family members present would definitely be overjoyed.

Zhao Ji just thought he was saying auspicious words, and laughed, "Good! After the New Year's Eve dinner, let's watch your fireworks!"

After that, he led his daughters to prepare for the New Year's Eve dinner.

Just at this moment.

An incongruous voice rang out.

"Your Majesty! The Duke of Pingling requests an audience!"

I want to drink spicy soup.