Chapter 225: The First Document
There had been no news from Shang County for a long time, and Han Ruzi was getting worried. “Was I too reckless to place such a great responsibility on Meng E?”
Yang Feng, who had barely left the house in the past few days, looked up from beside the bookshelf and asked, “What did the Weary Marquis tell her?”
“If the Grand General is merely doubtful, then do something to solidify his confidence, like leaving a mysterious note. If the Grand General has already sided with the Champion Marquis, there must be a trusted confidant of the Champion Marquis by his side. I had Meng E kill this person to create a rift between the Grand General and the Champion Marquis.”
Yang Feng smiled.
“Do you think my plan is childish?” Han Ruzi asked, his voice slightly stern because he didn’t think so himself.
Yang Feng shook his head with a smile. “Some people own vast wealth but appear no different from ordinary people. Others barely have enough to eat but seem to spend money lavishly. An emperor must bet the latter type and extend his power. The Weary Marquis has mastered the essence of this.”
If Han Ruzi were not so familiar with Yang Feng’s ideology, he might have thought these words were sarcastic. He chuckled and murmured, “What choice do I have besides bluffing?”
“Bluffing is an imperial art. The Weary Marquis is not the only one who has mastered it.”
Han Ruzi was about to delve deeper when they heard footsteps outside. The door was soon pushed open, and two men rushed in, knelt before the Weary Marquis, and tearfully called out, “Master.”