readsfreenovel Chapter 162 Estrangement
Chapter 162 Estrangement
After Bo Yikao was taken away, Prime Minister Shang Rong stepped forward.
He looked directly at the Imperial Master Luo Shu, his voice filled with doubt and inquiry:
"Master, there is something I don't understand. Can you help me solve this puzzle?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu turned around slightly, and looked at Shang Rong with his deep eyes, motioning Shang Rong to continue.
Seeing this, Shang Rong continued:
"I wonder why the Imperial Master suggested that Bo Yikao be imprisoned?"
When Emperor Xin heard Shang Rong's question, he looked at Luo Shu with a confused look on his face, waiting for his answer.
Luo Shu looked at Emperor Xin and Shang Rong quietly, his eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see into people's hearts.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly with a smile, and he spoke slowly, with a hint of deep meaning in his voice:
"Your Majesty, the treatment of Bo Yikao is not the primary concern. What is truly important is how to use his existence to gain greater benefits for Your Majesty."
The words lingered in the air for a moment, and Luo Shu continued:
"Bo Yikao, as Ji Chang's eldest son, is also the successor to the next Xibohou. However, if he encounters an accident, who will be the next Xibohou?"
Shang Rong nodded slightly, and after a moment's silence, he replied:
"Of course it's Ji Chang's second son, Ji Fa."
"That's right, Prime Minister."
Luo Shu nodded gently, with a gleam in his eyes. "Then, Prime Minister, think about it again. The white-faced ape was given to Bo Yikao by Ji Shou. What is the hidden meaning behind this?"
His words flowed slowly, neither fast nor slow, yet made people fall into deep thought involuntarily.
Emperor Xin and Shang Rong looked at each other and saw the confusion and inquiry in each other's eyes.
Emperor Xin took a deep breath, looked at Luo Shu, and said bluntly:
"Master, the Prime Minister and I have been guessing here for a long time but can't figure it out."
"Since you have seen through the mystery, just tell me and the Prime Minister directly."
Luo Shu nodded slightly, as if he had seen through everything. He nodded gently and began to carefully reveal the deep meaning behind it.
"Your Majesty, the white-faced ape that Ji sent to Bo Yikao was by no means just a simple gift."
Luo Shu's voice was steady and deep, like the calm surface of an ancient well with undercurrents surging beneath it. "On the surface, the two may be maintaining a harmonious brotherly relationship, but in reality, Ji Fa must be harboring ulterior motives."
He paused, his eyes moving between Emperor Xin and Shang Rong's faces, "Bo Yikao, as Ji Chang's eldest son, is the natural heir to the next Xibohou."
"However, Ji Fa would not accept this fact so easily. He may have already planned to get rid of Bo Yikao and replace him himself."
"Have you ever thought about why Ji Fa gave Bo Yikao that white-faced ape?"
"Moreover, the music used to control the ape was also provided by Jifa. Isn't there something fishy about this?"
There was a hint of inducement in Luo Shu's voice, as if he wanted to lead Emperor Xin and Shang Rong step by step deeper into this complicated political conspiracy.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin frowned, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes, as if he was thinking quickly about Luo Shu's words.
Shang Rong's face showed surprise. He was obviously shocked by Luo Shu's words and began to re-examine the possibilities behind it.
After a while, Shang Rong frowned, expressing deep doubts about Luo Shu's words:
"National Master, is there any misunderstanding here?"
"According to Ji Chang, Bo Yikao and Ji Fa were brothers with a deep and close relationship. How could Ji Fa have the intention to harm him?"
Luo Shu smiled slightly, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes:
"Prime Minister, how can there be absolute brotherly love in the midst of political intrigue? What Ji Chang said is just an appearance."
"If not, why would Ji Fa give Bo Yikao such a gift? The friendship between brothers often becomes fragile under the temptation of power."
Emperor Xin also nodded and added:
"What the Imperial Master said makes sense. Ji Fa's sending the white-faced ape to Bo Yikao might have been a carefully planned move by him."
"However, what Ji Fa did not expect was that Bo Yikao brought the white-faced ape to Chaoge as a gift."
Upon hearing this, Shang Rong frowned and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, he slowly raised his head and looked at Luo Shu and Di Xin, with some doubt in his tone:
"Master, even if what you said is true, this is just a dispute between the two brothers."
"What does the internal conflict in Xiqi have to do with our Great Shang?"
Luo Shu smiled slightly and shook his head gently, his eyes flashing with deep wisdom:
"Prime Minister, this matter is not that simple. Although it is a rift between the brothers, it can be used for the benefit of the business community."
Shang Rong frowned and asked in confusion, "Oh? What does the Imperial Master think?"
Luo Shu paused and spoke slowly:
"Think about it, if Bo Yikao really knew what Ji Fa really thought of him, how would he react?"
"Should we choose to endure it, or openly break up with Ji Fa? Either way, it will cause a big disturbance in Xiqi."
Luo Shu added:
"You know, the saying 'The phoenix sings in Xiqi, the holy lord has appeared' is not groundless. In addition, Xibohou Jichang's attitude towards the Shang Dynasty and the king, who can say that he has no thoughts in his mind?"
Emperor Xin listened at the side, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes:
"National Master, what you mean is..."
Luo Shu nodded slightly to Emperor Xin, his voice revealing a bit of mystery and cunning:
"Your Majesty, I have a plan."
"Please speak, Imperial Master!" Emperor Xin replied.
Hearing this, Luo Shu continued:
"Your Majesty, we can secretly keep Bo Yikao here, and then announce to the public that he hanged himself to plead guilty for his father."
Emperor Xin frowned slightly and asked doubtfully:
"Why is that so?"
Luo Shu nodded slightly, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and explained:
"Your Majesty, the genius of this plan lies in its unexpectedness. After keeping Bo Yikao, detain him in secret, and send people to help him analyze Ji Fa's actions against him every day, until he believes that Ji Fa has ill intentions towards him."
"At the same time, we will release Xibohou Jichang back to Xiqi. According to Jichang's physical condition, he may not have much time left."
“Once Ji Chang dies and Ji Fa inherits the throne of Xibohou, we will send Bo Yikao to Xiqi.
Emperor Xin's eyes lit up and he asked:
"When the time comes, when brothers Ji Fa and Bo Yi Kao meet, won't they..."
Luo Shu nodded and said:
"That's right, Your Majesty. During our carefully planned brainwashing process, Bo Yikao's grudge against Ji Fa has become deeply rooted."
"When the two brothers meet again, the long-suppressed resentment and anger will erupt like a volcano."
"By then, there will be conflicts within Xiqi without the king having to take action. The king can just sit back and reap the benefits."
After hearing this, Emperor Xin's eyes sparkled with excitement. He clapped his hands and praised loudly:
"What a good plan! The Imperial Master is truly far-sighted. Once this plan is implemented, the threat from Xiqi will melt away like ice and snow, and will no longer pose a threat to our Great Shang."
Shang Rong also nodded in agreement, with an expression of understanding on his face.
Luo Shu looked at Emperor Xin's excited and determined face, but a ripple began to form in his heart.
He lowered his head slightly, hiding the complicated emotions in his eyes, and said secretly:
"We are just getting started. What Emperor Xin saw is only the tip of the iceberg. The real threat is the Chan Sect hiding in the dark."
Luo Shu knew in his heart that the strategy he proposed could split Xiqi and intensify its internal conflicts.
But this cannot fundamentally solve the problem of the Chan sect using Xiqi to oppose the Shang Dynasty.
As the power of Yuanshi Tianzun, the ultimate goal of the Chan Sect is to take advantage of the change of dynasties, use the human world as a battlefield, and complete the great cause of deifying.
In addition, most of the disciples of Jiejiao serve as officials and generals in Dashan. If a war breaks out, the disciples of Jiejiao will definitely be involved.
Yuanshi Tianzun already disliked the disciples of Jiejiao, so he sent disciples of Chenjiao to participate in it and used some means to send disciples of Jiejiao to fill in the list.
After a while, Luo Shu paused, took a deep breath, and continued:
“Your Majesty, please send a man who is eloquent to accompany me to the place where Bo Yikao is imprisoned.”
Emperor Xin nodded slightly, signaling Luo Shu to continue.
"This person needs to have excellent eloquence and keen observation so that he can accurately convey my meaning and brainwash Bo Yikao subtly in daily life." Luo Shu explained.
Emperor Xin thought for a moment and said bluntly:
"Okay, just as the Imperial Master said!"
Afterwards, Luo Shu took the people found by Emperor Xin to the place where Bo Yikao was imprisoned and brainwashed Bo Yikao.
In his words, he constantly analyzed what Ji Fa had done to him, in an attempt to alienate the two brothers.