NOVGO.NET Chapter 617 - 310: As Expected_3
Chapter 617: Chapter 310: As Expected_3
"The Crown Prince sending Prince Wei to Shu has another purpose." He Lianfang didn’t continue, but slightly raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhao Yao.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yao quickly responded, "To have Eighth Brother scout out the situation in Shu, see if we can bring Shu under control, and then send his people to Shu."
He Lianfang nodded slightly and said, "Correct."
"Shu is indeed a fat piece of meat." He had previously read local chronicles about Shu, describing it as the Heavenly Country. It is rich in resources, rivaling even Liangzhou. Not only that, Shu has many things that other places do not, such as plentiful iron and copper. Over the years Han Zhong occupied Shu, he forged many weapons and coins there. The currency used in Shu is not Great Zhou’s coinage but Han Zhong’s minted currency.
"The Heavenly Country is naturally not lacking," He Lianfang said. "Shu’s geographical location is also very advantageous. It’s very difficult to notice if one were to quietly carry out some activities there."
"Father is unlikely to grant Shu as a territory to my brothers as a reward," Zhao Yao speculated. "After finally getting it back, Father will definitely send someone he trusts to take over Shu."
"Your father should send someone to assist Han Zhong’s eldest son in managing Shu, and also station troops there." He Lianfang looked at Zhao Yao and asked, "Who do you think your father will send to assist Han Zhong’s eldest son, and who will he send to station troops in Shu?"
"Let me think." Zhao Yao pondered for a moment and said, "I think Father will not only send trusted people but also the family officials to Shu. As for who will be stationed there, it will definitely be General Zhang’s men."
With Father’s harsh nature, he definitely won’t pass up on such a good opportunity to let the noble families fight among themselves. To these families, Shu is also a fat piece of meat; they want to devour it directly, giving no single family the opportunity to take over.
After listening, He Lianfang reminded Zhao Yao, "You’re missing one person."
"Missing one person?" Zhao Yao was puzzled at first, then quickly reacted, "Second Uncle, you mean Father will arrange for Fourth Brother’s people to go to Shu?"
"That’s right."
Upon hearing that, Zhao Yao’s brows furrowed, and his face changed greatly as he said, "If that’s the case, then Fourth Brother..." He paused and then continued with a heavy tone, "The Crown Prince and Prince Dai will really not let Fourth Brother go."
"Do you think the Crown Prince will join forces with Prince Dai to eliminate Prince Chu?"
"No, the Crown Prince and Prince Dai won’t join forces." Zhao Yao thought He Lianfang’s words were somewhat terrifying, "They are mortal enemies. How could they join forces? They will only stand by and watch one side deal with Fourth Brother, and then, when the other side is not paying attention, strike to eliminate both the other side and Fourth Brother." Getting the Crown Prince and Prince Dai to cooperate is harder than ascending to the heavens.
He Lianfang asked, "What do you think Prince Chu will do?"
"Fourth Brother...," Zhao Yao rubbed his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "Actually, with Fourth Brother’s temperament, he doesn’t want to fight with the Crown Prince and Prince Dai. Rather than vying for power and profit, he prefers doing practical things to make people’s lives better."
"With that being said, Prince Chu might not be able to contend with the Crown Prince and Prince Dai."
"That’s not true. Although Fourth Brother doesn’t like to play tricks, it doesn’t mean he’s incapable. On the contrary, with Fourth Brother’s intelligence, he’s quite proficient." Zhao Yao was confident in Prince Chu, "If Fourth Brother really contends against the Crown Prince and Prince Dai, he definitely won’t lose."
"You certainly have confidence in Prince Chu."
Zhao Yao smiled and said, "Of course, I have confidence in my Fourth Brother."
He Lianfang glanced at Zhao Yao with interest and asked, "What about Prince Wei?"
Just as Zhao Yao took a sip of tea, upon hearing He Lianfang’s question, he choked on the tea, and began to cough violently, "Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough..." What had he just heard?
He Lianfang gave Zhao Yao a somewhat disdainful look, then continued to ask, "How do you think Prince Chu compares to Prince Wei?"
Second Uncle knows about Eighth Brother’s matters?! How does he know, and when did he find out?!!!
Wait, I seem to have never mentioned Eighth Brother in front of Second Uncle. Second Uncle he... he he he...
Seeing Zhao Yao’s horrified expression, He Lianfang mocked, "Did you think by not mentioning Prince Wei, I wouldn’t know?"
Zhao Yao’s expression froze, staring blankly at He Lianfang.
He Lianfang looked at him without saying a word.
Zhao Yao snapped back to reality, and with a face full of shock, asked, "Second Uncle, how did you know?"
He Lianfang, with a look as if addressing an idiot, gazed at the astonished Zhao Yao, "Why would you think I don’t know?"
Zhao Yao mentally hiccuped. He had always thought that if he didn’t mention it, Second Uncle wouldn’t notice the existence of the rather inconspicuous Eighth Brother. Now it seems he was too naive.