Chapter 657: StimulationChapter 623: Seize Power

Zhao Qinglan's arrival surprised Li Chen.

Take another look at the expression on Old Zhao Xuanji's face. He didn't seem to expect Zhao Qinglan to arrive suddenly.

No matter what, Zhao Qinglan's appearance at this juncture is a good thing rather than a bad thing.

At least, the conflict between Li Chen and Zhao Xuanji has eased somewhat.

However, a seasoned political fox like Zhao Xuanji, once he sets his mind on something, would never give up easily.

After Zhao Qinglan sat down, he immediately bowed and said: "Your Highness, everything I have said is from the bottom of my heart. Please think carefully before you act."

Li Chen stared at Zhao Xuanji expressionlessly, his voice cold. "In your opinion, Your Excellency, how should I proceed"

Zhao Xuanji bowed and said, "Turning a major matter into a minor one, and a minor matter into nothing."

"This matter, the Liao Kingdom will certainly not let it go. And once the Liao Kingdom learns of Your Highness's identity, there will only be one result: war between the two countries. Therefore, for all subsequent negotiations with the Liao Kingdom, please leave it to your old servant to handle!"

It was at this point that Zhao Xuanji revealed his true ambitions and fangs.

He wants to have the authority to negotiate with the Liao state!

Yelü Qiming's death, this is something the Liao Kingdom will not let go.

What Zhao Xuanji worried about most wasn't the Liao Kingdom making a fuss with the court over this matter. Even if they fought to the death, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands dying in a war, and ultimately losing and having to cede territory and pay indemnities, it wouldn't affect him continuing to serve as a grand secretary.

But if Yelü Shenxuan or Wanyan Zhai were to become furious and direct their wrath at him, they wouldn't even need to do anything. They could simply expose the evidence of his connections with them over the years, and Prince Li Chen would undoubtedly be the first to have him executed a thousand times over.

So Zhao Xuanji had already figured things out on the way.

You must seize this opportunity, secure the right to make decisions in the negotiations, and then agree to all of Liao's terms.

Whether he has ulterior motives or not, whether his goal is to target the Qin Dynasty in secret or truly go against the Jin Kingdom, as long as my own position remains unshaken, everything will be fine.

“How do you plan to take full control” Li Chen asked softly.

Zhao Xuanji frowned slightly, but still replied: "Of course, it is to agree to the conditions of Liao as much as possible in order to appease their anger."

"Haha!"

Li Chen suddenly burst into laughter.

His unexpected burst of laughter startled everyone.

Even Zhao Qinglan was stunned by Li Chen, feeling that the Crown Prince might have been driven mad under pressure.

Only Su Zhen Ting remained calm and collected, not taking it seriously at all.

Because he knew Li Chen's character too well, there was no way he would agree to this.

After the laughter subsided, Li Chen's face turned cold and stern. He glared at Zhao Xuanji and said in a harsh voice: "Zhao Xuanji, if the Liao Kingdom proposes to hand over Da Qin to them, would you also be prepared to tie me up and send me to their doorstep"

Zhao Xuanji's face darkened. Before he could reply, Li Chen continued, "The Qin Dynasty was established through martial prowess and governed by filial piety. The ancestral teachings echo in our ears. This palace will never become a cowardly crown prince!"

“As for the negotiations between the two countries, let alone the fact that Liao State harbors ill intentions, even if they truly came to seek an alliance against Jin State, they should have lowered their stance and appeased us with generous offers to persuade our great Qin Dynasty to agree to their terms. Instead, it is our Great Qin Dynasty who behaves subserviently and begs them for cooperation!”

"Grandfather, your bones, they're soft!"ll-stocked shelves and not wanting to leave.With a smirk, Wu Ban Shan said, "Your Highness, the change of defenses is almost complete. There are just some finishing touches left. We should be able to...