Chapter 364 - 300, Ascend the Stage_2
Chen Ji asked curiously, "Has someone been chosen as Deputy General and Assistant General of Guyuan, Mr. Wang?"
Zhang Zhuo shook his head, "It depends on what price the Xu, Qi, and Chen families are willing to offer. Whoever offers the highest price will get these two positions and take control of the Guyuan trade route."
Chen Ji whispered, "Two peaches kill three warriors."
Starting from Luocheng City, eliminate the Liu Family, the Vassal Princes, and the Cao Guild—killing three birds with one stone.
Upon reaching Guyuan, eliminate the Heavenly Strategy Army, and bury Mr. Feng like a knife waiting for the endgame.
Then in the Imperial Capital, Emperor Ning first renders the Crown Prince impotent, scattering his allies. Then he reduces the Prime Minister’s power, balancing the Inner Court. Afterward, he has Hu Junxian resume his cultivation, winning his loyalty. Finally, he sets up two peaches to kill three warriors, inciting internal strife among the three families.
Chen Ji murmured, "So this is the Imperial Capital, the true art of the emperor."
On the first day in the capital, he learned a vivid lesson in the emperor’s art.
Zhang Zhuo sighed, "Such an emperor, if he is devoted to the world, it is the fortune of the people. But if..."
He did not continue.
Zhang Zhuo patted Chen Ji’s shoulder, comforting him, "Don’t lose heart. It’s a good thing His Majesty didn’t give you the Right Guard’s position; it shows you’re noticed by him. First, being a minor flag officer in the Yulin Army keeps you from getting embroiled in political disputes too early, avoiding unexpected disasters and allowing you to focus on cultivation. Second, not placing you with the Crown Prince’s faction might mean future opportunities for significant roles."