Before Mi Linglong could finish speaking, Mu Zian spoke up.
"So all you have left to play is yourself?"
Mi Linglong remained silent for a long time after hearing this, and then nodded.
Financial power was already in her mother's hands, so she, as a woman, had no way of getting her hands on political or military power.
Therefore, her actions tonight are not only a gamble but also a way to save herself.
Looking into Mi Linglong's eyes, Mu Zian felt speechless.
A man who might become a powerful minister in the future has now colluded with the remnants of the previous dynasty.
If Xiao Yu, sitting on the dragon throne, found out, Mu Zi'an wouldn't have enough heads to be chopped off.
"So how do you want me to help you?"
Having already boarded the pirate ship, Mu Zian could only ask, though he was indeed very interested in the intelligence department of Dali.
Since the time of the First Emperor, unifying the world has been the greatest dream and pursuit engraved in the hearts of every man.
Even though Mu Zian was not the emperor, he could not accept the coexistence of multiple states in China.
As someone from a later era, Mu Zian understood the importance of intelligence even more.
Thinking about it carefully, even my invincible father ultimately failed because of his lack of intelligence.
Although the so-called Great Chu Intelligence Division currently appears very rudimentary to Mu Zian.
However, based on this model, Mu Zian only needs to make slight reforms to achieve a qualitative leap.
This is much easier than Mu Zian working hard to build it all by himself.
Moreover, by taking advantage of Mi Linglong's identity, Mu Zian could easily reap the fruits of the remnants of the former Chu dynasty's twenty years of hard work if he acted properly.
In the long run, this is definitely a profitable business.
Mi Linglong tightened her clothes.
A perfect arc immediately appeared before Mu Zian's eyes.
Mi Linglong took an envelope from the crevice of her clothes and handed it to Mu Zian.
"I believe you'll find the content here interesting."
Mu Zian picked up the envelope and opened it, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.
Because the letter contained dozens of names.
“These people are all former senior officials of the Intelligence Division. I need you to help me kill them.”
Mi Linglong's expression was calm, but her voice carried a hint of coldness.
The vast majority of people on this list were those who had strongly advocated for her marriage to Liuzangtang.
Once they are all killed, Mi Linglong's current predicament will naturally be resolved.
However, these people are very well hidden, and how to kill them is something Mu Zian needs to consider.
This is both a demonstration of sincerity in cooperation and a test for Mu Zi'an.
Mu Zian quietly slipped the envelope into his clothes.
Seeing this, Mi Linglong smiled and accepted the gift, which meant that Mu Zian had agreed to the matter.
The cooperation can be considered to have been initially achieved.
Mi Linglong smiled slightly and spoke through her thin lips.
"The commotion in Liangzhou City tonight is quite significant. It's really troublesome to have detained the Duke of Zhenguo for so long."
"I imagine your elite troops are also extremely anxious. If the Duke of Zhenguo wishes to leave, I will not stop him."
As soon as Mi Linglong finished speaking, Mu Zian's hand had already gripped her wrist.
Mu Zian squinted at Mi Linglong and said.
"The night is long, how about I tell you a joke?"
Mi Linglong was completely confused upon hearing this, not knowing what Mu Zian was trying to do.
Without pausing, Mu Zian grabbed both of Mi Linglong's arms with his other hand.
“A long time ago, there were two ice blocks in the cellar. One day, one of the ice blocks secretly ran out to play.”
"It played from day to night, and when it was time to go home, it found that it had turned into a puddle of water."
"So the ice that had turned into water was very scared and quickly went back to the cellar to find another ice block. Guess what it said to the other ice block?"
Mi Linglong, who was being held down again, showed a hint of confusion in her eyes, completely unaware of what Mu Zian wanted to express.
Mu Zian didn't keep her in suspense any longer. He leaned down and whispered something in Mi Linglong's ear.
"The other ice cube said: Sit up and freeze yourself."
...
As the saying goes: A golden needle pierces the peach blossom, and one dares not utter a sound but secretly frowns.
The next day! Dawn broke!
A cold wind howled all night, frost covered the branches, and the blue water turned crimson.
Mi Linglong got up, and a crisp "pop" sound echoed in the messy cellar chamber.
at the same time
Inside the dungeon of Liangzhou City, there was a chorus of wails.
Jia Xu, sporting dark circles under his eyes and a somber expression, walked out of the dungeon.
The interrogation lasted all night without any results.
These wealthy and powerful men from Liangzhou were really tight-lipped; they held out all night, saying it had nothing to do with them.
Just as Jia Xu was about to change direction, a cry of surprise rang out.
"Young Master has returned!"
A moment later, inside the main hall of Liangzhou Prefecture.
Everyone knelt down on one knee as they saw Mu Zi'an, whose face was slightly pale.
"This humble general failed to protect the young master!"
"Please punish me, young master!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zian waved his hand dismissively and said...
"This matter has nothing to do with you. I wanted to find out the truth about some things, but the situation was urgent at the time and I didn't explain it to you. There's no need to blame yourself."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Jia Xu, standing to the side, looked Mu Zi'an up and down, a strange look in his eyes.
Although his clothes were torn, they did not look like they had been damaged in a fight.
Moreover, his young master's weak appearance seemed rather strange, as if he had been completely drained.
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