Chapter 549 549 Hostage(1/2)
Zhao Zhen's "request" was difficult for Zhan Zhao.
However, no one around him could think of a reason to stop him, because the emperor's "unreasonable request" was actually very "reasonable".
In terms of martial arts, Zhao Zhen has almost no internal strength. What should we do if the murderer with advanced illusions controls Zhao Zhen?
It is true that Zhan Zhao and Yin Hou can dispel illusions, but what if they are not around?
Just like when he went to court, Zhao Zhen suddenly "fell into the trap" and ordered all the civil and military officials of the dynasty to be slaughtered, the harem to be butchered, and the palace to be burned down... What should we do then? Wait until the Showa Period.
By the time Yin Hou comes back to solve the illusion, it may already be too late.
Or maybe it was Concubine Pang, the Queen Mother or even Xiangxiang who was controlled by the illusion?
This is a real hidden danger, so this time even Nangong and Zhao Pu didn’t stop Zhao Zhen. Everyone just looked at Zhan Zhao and looked forward to his answer—does he have a move or not?
Zhan Zhao is in a dilemma—what should he do?
The Fifth Master also found it difficult, and the murderer’s plan seemed unnecessary, but in fact it contained evil intentions.
It is indeed not easy to transport the corpse into the palace, but it is not impossible.
Controlling the eunuchs and maids to dump the corpses, most of the guards in the palace were not there last night, and the other party chose the relatively "deserted" cold palaces, side halls, etc... Even if it was a "sand pit", it was still in the garden. Because the emperor was not in the palace, so
The guards patrol and visit the garden relatively rarely.
In other words, the murderer did something that seemed very difficult, but relatively not that high. It was just to "remind" Zhao Zhen that illusions can control people to do many things, and by his side,
There are two owners of the most powerful illusions, Yin Hou and Zhan Zhao.
This move can be said to be vicious. It is equivalent to putting a thorn in the emperor's heart. Who can't think about it?!
With such awesome people around me, who can guarantee that they will never have second thoughts? Then you have to think of ways to kill these two...
Now that the second emperor has been replaced, Zhan Zhao and Yin Hou may have to pack up and flee back to the Demon Palace, hiding their names from now on and never show their faces again... But, the target of the murderer's instigation is Zhao Zhen.
Based on Master Wu's understanding of Zhao Zhen, this might be self-defeating and have the opposite effect.
Zhao Zhen is a smart man... He is not only smart but also knows that he is smart.
This tactic of sowing discord can be seen at a glance. Zhao Zhen will never fall into the trap... because if he follows the murderer's intention, it would be equivalent to admitting that he has been manipulated by the murderer, which is absolutely unacceptable.
Furthermore, if there is poison in this world, you must have an antidote in your hand, even if the antidote itself is poison.
If Zhan Zhao and Yin Hou, the two possessors of the most powerful illusions, were driven away by him, wouldn't there be no one left to stop a being like the murderer?
Both parties have abilities they cannot control, and the only way is to win over one party.
What Zhao Zhen wants actually does not exist in reality. There is no medicine in the world that can never be affected by illusions. What Zhao Zhen really wants is the "protection" of Zhan Zhao and Yin Hou.
They were the two who protected him and his family from the threat of illusions.
Just like Zhao Zhen cannot be threatened, Yin Hou and Zhan Zhao cannot be threatened... so Zhao Zhen adopts the most effective method to deal with "good people" - being reasonable and selling favors.
Zhao Zhen's appeal is reasonable, and Zhan Zhao and Yin Hou can understand him.
Others sow discord, but Zhao Zhen firmly believed in Zhan Zhao and Yin Hou and could trust them with their lives.
This trick is most useful for people with personalities like Zhan Zhao and Yin Hou.
In addition, Zhao Zhen also used the ultimate trick-playing rogue.
To put it simply, it means that I will suffer a loss and gain more benefits.
Sure enough, Zhao Zhen came closer to Zhan Zhao and said with a smile, "Then for my safety, I will follow Guard Zhan before Guard Zhan gives me what I want!"
Zhan Zhao looked at Zhao Zhen with wide eyes - right?
Zhao Zhen picked up the little boy and shook him, "When will the matinee start? Is it too late to go now?"
The fourth son said there was still time and the show would start at noon.
Zhao Zhen was happy, "Then let's go shopping first, hahaha..."
Zhan Zhao held his forehead at the side, while Bai Yutang and Lin Yehuo gave him advice - why not go back and ask the Silver Demon King if there is any way?
Zhao Pu looked at Nangong-Zhao Zhen's posture, as if he was ready to go out and spend the whole day, don't you care?
Nangong naturally wants to take care of it, but judging from the current situation, it is a wise choice to stay with Zhan Zhao or Yin Hou.
Nangong was a little suspicious now. This illusion was very hard to guard against. What if one of the ministers was tricked when they were in audience and came to assassinate the king? In the worst case scenario, what if he was tricked?
Nangong wanted to follow Zhan Zhao now. Before he could think of a way, he at least wanted to ensure the emperor's safety.
Satisfied, Zhao Zhen followed Zhan Zhao and others out of the palace to "play".
Zhao Pu and Nangong were walking in front, and when they were going out, they met Zou Liang arranging manpower.
Seeing Zhao Zhen follow him out, Zou Liang was a little confused - do you need to take the Imperial City Army with him to go shopping?
Lin Yehuo ran to Zou Liang and told Zou Liang in detail about the situation in the palace.
Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang walked behind, looking at Zhao Zhen who was squeezed "in the middle" with the fourth son. The emperor held Tuanzi's hand, and he didn't know how happy he was.
Everyone first went to Taixue to find the Demon King. Zhao Zhen said that it would be a good idea to go to Taixue first to see his "disciples".
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When a group of people rushed to Taixue in a hurry, Yin Hou and Tianzun happened to be there.
Today there is a chess competition in Taixue. A group of talented men and women who are the best at chess are forming a team to play against each other. They are fighting hard to defeat each other.
Several old men came to watch the fun and even studied tactics with a group of children.
The Demon King and Gongsun were sitting at the table drinking tea. There were many chess records on the table. Mr. Lin Xiao was holding a pen and paper, calculating the outcome of each party.
Gongsun saw a large group of people pouring in and curiously asked Zhao Pu - why did Zhao Zhen leave the palace?
The Ninth Prince had no choice but to take action today, so he could only act according to his temper.
Zhao Zhen sneaked into the crowd of students to watch the chess game.
Zhan Zhao asked the Silver Demon King for help.
The Demon King touched his chin after hearing what several people were talking about, "That's easy to handle."
"Any idea?" Zhan Zhaohuan looked at the Silver Demon King trustingly. The master is still reliable!
The Demon King said, "Can't you just solve the case and catch the murderer?"
Zhan Zhao's happy face immediately drooped again, and he muttered, "Isn't this something that can't be done in a while?"
"Then you will take the little emperor with you!" the demon king suggested.
Zhan Zhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You can't always carry it with you, and what will you do when you go to court? What about approving official documents... You can't always follow us around the streets."
"Then give him a hostage to pledge first!" The demon king put his hands in his hand and gave his idea.
"Hostage?" Neither Zhan Zhao nor Bai Yutang understood, "What hostage?"
The Demon King reached out and grabbed Yin Hou who was discussing the chess game with Tianzun.
Pushing Yin Hou aside to Zhao Zhen, the Silver Demon King said, "Here, I'll give you a hostage first!"
Yin Hou blinked, "Hostage?"
Tianzun was also curious, "What hostage?"
Only Zhao Zhen nodded with satisfaction, "Oh...very good, very good! The hostages will be stored here with me first."
The Demon King and the Emperor were smiling at each other, Zhan Zhao holding his forehead - what kind of thing is this!
Bai Yutang and Zhao Pu felt a little suspicious - the Demon King and Zhao Zhen seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding.
The Demon King and Zhao Zhen discussed a "hostage storage plan". Every night, Yin Hou would go to the palace to sleep, get up early and go to court with Zhao Zhen. After the court was over, the old man would be free to move around, and Zhao Zhen would return to Zhan Zhao.
No matter, if Zhan Zhao has no time, Zhao Zhen will go to Kaifeng Mansion to stay, or Yin Hou will stay in the palace. Anyway, Zhao Zhen must have one of them by his side!
Then Zhao Zhen made a list. Isn't this the autumn siege recently? There will be several large-scale activities in a row, and he will take Yin Hou out to play.
Zhan Zhao kept scratching his head. Several old men were quite interested and came over to look at the list one after another - Do you want to go on an autumn outing? Lake tours and outings look good!
Zhao Zhen introduced a series of activities in the palace to celebrate the autumn harvest to several old men. He warmly invited the old men to go out on the lake to eat, drink and have fun. He also said that there was a festival for toasting!
Zhan Zhao looked at Bai Yutang with some dissatisfaction - grandpa was kidnapped!
The fifth master nodded - so we have to solve the case quickly and get grandpa back!
Zhao Pu thought it was a bit subtle, so he quietly asked the Demon King - where did this song come from?
The Demon King smiled slightly - everyone could tell that this time he was targeting Jiangjiang, so whoever targeted Jiangjiang must have wanted to see how his life was not going well... so he wanted it to be both good and smooth.
Make those people mad!
On the other side, Tianzun also looked at Zhao Zhen, and the old man asked him when no one was around - are you really not worried? When it comes to illusions, no matter who you are, they are not on the same level as the old ghost.
Zhao Zhen said with a smile, "How can I be on the same level as God? Who can say for sure that one day I will stand in the palace and won't be struck by thunder from the sky? God is not incapable of this, right? Isn't it difficult?
If not, do I have to fight God? Of course, I will follow God’s instructions so that he feels sorry for me and doesn’t want to kill me.”
Tianzun looked at Zhao Zhen with some surprise. The old man had seen many emperors in his life, and this one was the smartest...
Zhao Zhen behaves well to Tianzun - Master, you have to protect me!
Tianzun nodded - not only Tianzun will protect you, God will probably not attack you, don't worry.
To be continued...