Volume 1, Chapter 171: I am the People of the World

Looking at the determination in Wu Yanwang's eyes on his cold face.

Ye Tingmu knew that he was not joking.

Such a look is not something a person who is greedy for power and sex can possess.

This kind of look can only be seen by those who have a dream in their heart and are extremely determined to pursue that dream.

If dreams are too vague, then calling them faith might be more appropriate.

"Why?"

Ye Tingmu didn't know how many questions he had asked the other party, but he still couldn't help but want to ask.

King Wu Yan stood up and walked to the window.

The back figure is cold and looks particularly lonely under the moonlight.

"I, Wu Ping, have only four words to pursue in my life."

Ye Tingmu straightened his chest.

"May I ask which four words?"

"The country is peaceful and the people are safe."

It was just four words, but he spoke for several seconds, and each word was very serious.

"I love power, and I'll do anything to achieve it. Undercover, assassination, alienation... You can think of it. I've used every method in the officialdom, all for the sake of one day becoming the king of the Northern Rogues."

As he spoke, he clenched his fists and Ye Tingmu could hear a crackling sound.

"By then, I, Wu Ping, will make sure that everyone in this northern barbarian country can eat meat and live in a house. No more wandering around, starving to death or freezing to death on the road."

Ye Tingmu was shocked. What a great ambition.

Such ambition is probably even greater than ascending to the ninth heaven by oneself.

In such a world, the difficulty of achieving this is self-evident.

Strength is respected and the strong prey on the weak, but this world of cultivation is still an era of cold weapons. It is more difficult for people to survive than for wild animals to find food and reproduce in the jungle.

And Wu Ping in front of him, seeing Yanran was already a sixty-year-old man, actually had such great ambitions.

I really can't tell.

And at this moment, King Wu Yan turned around and looked at Ye Tingmu.

"So I want power, and that's why I'm willing to be the eldest prince's lackey. Without power, I can't realize my dream. But I'm willing to help the fourth prince, but not for power."

"It's because of what you said that day."

Ye Tingmu couldn't help but recall that he did say something in the government office that day.

King Wu continued, "Without the people, there is no country. Without the country, there is no ruler. A ruler should love his people like his own children and follow their wishes. Only then can he achieve great success. The people are his children, and they are also his heaven. This is what you said at the time. The Fourth Prince obeys you in everything and will certainly accept your teachings. If the Fourth Prince can achieve great success, the world and the people of the nine states will be blessed. Therefore, I am helping the Fourth Prince not for power, but for the people of the world."

His words were somewhat generous.

Ye Tingmu's heart twitched. He had just said it casually that day, but he had never expected that it would leave such high praise in the heart of King Wu.

He even changed sides just because of these few words.

It is really surprising and puzzling.

But Ye Tingmu understood something.

I also have some new views on Wu Yanwang in front of me.

He has great ambitions but has no way to realize them. He cannot bear to see the sadness of this chaotic world but has no power.

Therefore, he sought power in order to govern the world.

If you want to govern the world, power is naturally necessary.

but.......

"If you really love the people as much as you say, then why are there hundreds of thousands of corpses floating in the pond in Yecheng? How can I believe you when you say this? It's difficult to get your way to power, and sacrifice hundreds of thousands of people. Do you think it's worth it?"

He is the eldest prince's man, and he was the one who ordered the incident in Yecheng to be done.

If you really love the people, why would you let go of such a crime?

I heard Ye Tingmu mention the blood sacrifice in Yecheng.

Anger appeared on Wu Yanwang's cold face.

The light in his eyes was frighteningly cold at this moment.

It was as if it had hit him where it hurt.

He gritted his teeth and said, "I didn't know about this. By the time I found out, it was too late. I wanted livestock as a sacrifice, but I didn't expect Shangguan Yun to massacre civilians just to save money on livestock. He truly deserves to die."

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath to calm himself.

"If it weren't for this, I might not have wanted to meet you today. The First Prince's supporters are too violent and treat the people like grass. If the First Prince ascends the throne, nothing can be changed. History will only repeat itself. Even if I really become the king of the Northern Man, what can I do? The most I can do is make things a little better for them."

"But things are different now. The Fourth Prince has appeared. If I make him emperor, then I will not only save the Northern Man, but the entire Jiuzhou."

Ye Tingmu had been listening carefully.

Touch your chin from time to time.

That being said, it does make sense.

Besides, he didn't look like a liar.

Dangdang is the humble one in this family, which is enough to explain it.

For most people, the King Wu before them has great kindness in his heart.

A powerful person who has entered the saint realm comes to you and says, I want to join you.

Ye Tingmu, who is currently short of staff, said that it is really too tempting.

After all, King Wu Yan is a man who plays both sides.

If he really wants to help.

That would definitely be a great help to himself and Feng He.

At least, from today onwards, I will be able to know in advance what conspiracies the two parties have.

Not only can you grasp the other party's dynamics through him, but you can also make strategic plans.

You can even know all of your opponent's cards and intelligence.

He was indeed moved.

However, his reason told him that the King Wu in front of him was very scary.

No matter in terms of strength or strategy, he cannot be restrained.

If you really use him, you can only rely on his loyalty.

Although, the struggle for imperial power is tantamount to conspiring with a tiger.

When an emperor employs people, he naturally cannot only employ loyal ministers.

You must also be able to control villains.

Because loyal people are often too pedantic and rigid. Such people will have too many concerns when doing anything.

Although it is admirable, it is difficult to achieve great things.

Those who are unlucky will end up in a miserable situation.

But these villains are different. They don't have a big bottom line. When doing things, they often use any means to achieve their goals.

Wan Jin and Lin An, whom he is currently in contact with, are somewhat similar to this kind of people.

Wanjin is okay. After all, he admires me. Even if he is not a good person, he will never betray me.

As for Lin An, he followed him for his own purpose.

Only if the result I want now is in sync with what he wants will he not have any other thoughts.

As for the future, he is fully capable of solving this hidden danger.

But the King Wu in front of him was different.

He can't control it.

Naturally, there are some considerations.

When King Wu Yan saw that Ye Tingmu did not respond for a long time, he naturally knew what Ye Tingmu was thinking.

He just smiled.

"You don't have to worry. I saved you today and brought you here. I just want to tell you that I will help you. As for how to do it, that is my business. You just need to know that I will help you and the Fourth Prince return to Jiuzhou."

I'm just telling you that I'm not your enemy.

But I don't need you to tell me how to do it, and I won't ask you to do it.

There seems to be nothing wrong with this statement.

Ye Tingmu said in a deep voice.

"You really don't need anything?"

Wu Yanwang poured himself another bowl of tea.

"I told you, I'm doing this for the people of the world. If you can give, then give. If you can't, then don't give. If I ask for it, you probably wouldn't trust someone like me, right?"

Ye Tingmu nodded. He did express his concerns.

"Give me a bowl too."