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Chenjia Village, Jiang Ming's father-in-law's house.
The reason for choosing to receive Lord Zhao here was firstly to avoid the groans and whimpers of the sorceress after she was beaten.
Secondly, it was also to avoid others seeing his wives.
When everyone had left, leaving only Jiang Ming and Zhao Yong in the room, Zhao Yong immediately stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and said sincerely, "Young Master, please don't misunderstand! Zhao Yong didn't come to arrest you!"
"Oh? What do you mean?" Jiang Ming subconsciously fiddled with the bronze sword in his hand.
"Ahem!" Zhao Yong sighed deeply. "My lord, the Jin court is wicked and has broken its promises, causing you to end up here. I feel ashamed!"
Objectively speaking, Zhao Yong treated Jiang Ming quite well when he was a hostage in Jin.
Their food, drink, and daily necessities were all on the same standard as those of the princes of feudal lords, and the management was very lenient.
Otherwise, Jiang Ming wouldn't be able to escape either!
But when disaster strikes, everyone serves their own master, and the Prince of Jin will surely order him to arrest his own...
Now that Zhao Yong has come to the Yan Kingdom, how can Jiang Ming not be on guard?
"Dr. Zhao!"
Jiang Ming pondered for a moment and said, "I'm a straightforward person and I don't like beating around the bush. Why don't you just get straight to the point? What brings you here today?"
"Young master!"
Zhao Yong bowed again, his face full of sincere concern, and asked, "What are your plans next, my lord? Do you wish to return to Qin? You served as a hostage in Jin, rendering great service to the state. If you return to Qin, the King of Qin will surely treat you with new respect..."
"Hmph... I don't want to!"
Jiang Ming sneered, "I'm living a very good and carefree life in Yan. Why would I want to go back to Qin and suffer that exclusion?"
Hearing Jiang Ming's words, Zhao Yong grinned, his eyes gleaming slyly: "Alright then! Young master, how about we make a deal?"
"oh?"
Jiang Ming smiled and said, "I like doing business! Tell me, what kind of business do you want to do?"
Zhao Yong stroked his beard and laughed, "Although our Zhao family is not the most powerful minister in Jin, we still have a large territory, a large population, and a strong army."
"Hehe, I know..."
Jiang Ming laughed and said, "To be honest, the Zhao family is stronger than the Yan Kingdom!"
"hehe......"
Zhao Yong smiled and said, "Back then, the ruler of Jin was exiled to various states for nineteen years before returning to his country with the support of the King of Qin to inherit the throne and achieve a great hegemony... Zhao Yong is willing to follow the example of the King of Qin and assist you, my lord, in seeking the future throne of Qin. What do you think, my lord?"
"Ha...what a boastful tone!"
Jiang Ming sneered, "Doctor Zhao, aren't you afraid of your tongue getting twisted? Qin is different from Jin. The people of Qin have strict laws and a clear hierarchy of seniority. I am the youngest son, how can I inherit the throne? Doctor Zhao... you're trying to push me into a fire pit!"
"Eh......."
Zhao Yong smiled slyly and said, "The people of Qin are united, but everything in the world depends on human effort. My Zhao family has its own ingenious methods. We will take things slowly and surely and will be able to support the prince to ascend the throne. However... it will take some time."
"Oh, tell me about it!"
Jiang Ming knew he was a cunning old fox, incredibly shrewd and calculating!
Zhao Yong pondered for a moment and said, "The most urgent task is to support Ji Bochang, that fool, to ascend the throne and become the ruler of Yan. He is a firm believer in gods and ghosts, and you can easily control him. If he becomes the King of Yan, he will definitely be your puppet. This will also add a fresh force for you to return to the country and seize the throne in the future!"
Zhao Yong paused for a moment and continued, "At that time, the Zhao and Yan families will use force to escort the young master back to the country to inherit the throne, bribe the ministers with large sums of money, and have a large army pressing on the border... Why should the young master worry about not getting the throne?"
"Oh? So what do I need to give up in this deal? You don't think I'm a fool who's easy to manipulate, do you?" Jiang Ming's cold eyes stared at Zhao Yong like a hawk.
"What are you saying, young master?"
Zhao Yong was about to explain, clicking his tongue, when the door to the hall was suddenly pushed open!
Chen Ermei rushed in in a great hurry.
"Brother-in-law! Something terrible has happened! The sorceress knocked my brother unconscious and ran away. She's now complaining about you to the prefect!"
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