Bringing The Farm To Live In Another World - Chapter 16256

Chapter 16254. Meeting

“Zhao Hai, I have already sent a signal to those aristocratic families. If they can accept this concession, then I will no longer deal with them. You won’t blame me, will you?”

“I wouldn’t dare. I can understand any decision Your Majesty makes. However, I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant me a special privilege.” Zhao Hai said this while keeping his eyes on Gongliang Juewen.

Gongliang Juewen frowned slightly. Clearly, he was very dissatisfied with Zhao Hai’s request for a special privilege. He looked at Zhao Hai and said, “Speak, what privilege do you want?”

Looking at Gongliang Juewen’s expression, Zhao Hai couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. Gongliang Juewen truly had the mentality of a superior, believing that everyone should listen to him and do whatever he wanted. If someone made even the slightest request, it was considered disrespectful, and he would become unhappy. Zhao Hai really looked down on such a person.

However, Zhao Hai pretended not to see it and bowed to Gongliang Juewen, saying, “Your Majesty, you should know that our Myriad Laws Divine Sect has a deep-seated hatred for those aristocratic families. After all, many of our disciples have died at their hands, and we cannot let them go. Therefore, I would like to ask Your Majesty to allow us to continue dealing with those aristocratic families after you have reconciled with them. Of course, we will not let the sects go either. But please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will try our best not to take action in the city.”

After listening to Zhao Hai’s words, Gongliang Juewen thought for a moment and then said, “Alright.” He finally agreed to Zhao Hai’s request because the most important reason why he initially agreed to let the Myriad Laws Divine Sect spread its teachings was to let the Myriad Laws Divine Sect suppress the aristocratic families and sects. Now, Zhao Hai’s request was exactly what he wanted, so how could he refuse?

Zhao Hai bowed to Gongliang Juewen and said, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Gongliang Juewen said, “However, if you really do this, then I can no longer grant you the title of State Religion, nor can I grant you the title of Imperial Preceptor. Because if I grant you these titles, and you then go to war with the aristocratic families, they will think that I am supporting you in this war. At this time, if I do this, it would be extremely dangerous, and it might even reignite the war. Therefore, I cannot grant you such titles.”

Zhao Hai replied, “Yes, I understand. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. The following matters are our personal grudges with those aristocratic families.”

Gongliang Juewen nodded and said, “Good, it’s good that you understand. You may return.”

Zhao Hai acknowledged this, then bowed to Gongliang Juewen and left the study. After leaving, Gongliang Juewen finally let out a long breath, then shook his head slightly and said, “Acting rashly will not lead to great achievements.”

He was obviously referring to Zhao Hai. In his opinion, Zhao Hai shouldn’t be acting so impulsively. He should seize the opportunity to obtain the title of “State Religion” and also gain the status of “National Preceptor.” With the title of “State Religion,” things would be much easier for the Myriad Laws Divine Sect, and the title of “National Preceptor” would elevate his status. Even if those powerful families wanted to deal with him, they would have to think twice. Moreover, with the title of “National Preceptor,” he could even participate in court discussions and influence national policy, which was extremely important for the Myriad Laws Divine Sect. Zhao Hai, however, had given up both the title of “State Religion” and the title of “National Preceptor” for revenge. This was acting rashly and was the most inappropriate thing to do.

However, Gongliang Juewen also felt that this was a good thing. Without Zhao Hai’s high political awareness, the development of the Myriad Laws Divine Sect would be very limited, making it easier for him to control the sect.

Not long after Zhao Hai left, a eunuch entered and bowed to Gongliang Juewen, saying, “Your Majesty, Wan Hai requests an audience.”

Upon hearing this, Gongliang Juewen’s eyes lit up. He knew Wan Hai all too well; Wan Hai was the head of the Wan family, and he also had another identity: the Minister of Works of the Divine Kingdom. However, when the aristocratic families resigned en masse, he resigned along with them.

Now that Wan Hai had come to see him, it was enough to show that the aristocratic families were prepared to bow down. Gongliang Juewen understood all too well what this meant, and he immediately said, “Let him in.”

The eunuch responded and then went out to fetch him. A moment later, Wan Hai entered. As soon as he entered the study, he said to Gongliang Juewen, “This sinful subject, Wan Hai, pays his respects to Your Majesty.”

Upon hearing this address, Gongliang Juewen’s lips curled into a smile, and he said, “No need for formalities, please have a seat.”

With his words, the eunuch immediately brought a chair for Wan Hai. After thanking him, Wan Hai sat down. Gongliang Juewen looked at Wan Hai and said, “Wan Hai…” “But what is it?”

He asked, knowing full well what Wan Hai meant. He wanted to maintain control of the conversation, so he said, “Your Majesty, I have come on behalf of the various noble families to plead guilty. We were instigated by the Gongsun family and did things that went against Your Majesty’s will. We beg Your Majesty to punish us.”

Gongliang Juewen looked at Wan Hai and continued, “I am indeed very angry about what you did before, but I am pleased that you have come to plead guilty. However, you still need some punishment. Are you willing to accept it?”

Wan Hai looked at Gongliang Juewen and said in a deep voice, “We are willing to accept Your Majesty’s punishment, but we only hope that Your Majesty can understand that we have no choice in the matter.”

His words were essentially telling Gongliang Juewen that they had already yielded and that he shouldn’t go too far. Gongliang Juewen, of course, understood the meaning behind Wan Hai’s words. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly, “Do you still have any objections to my decision?”

Wan Hai said in a deep voice, “Of course, we dare not have any objections to Your Majesty’s decision. We only hope that Your Majesty can understand us.”

Although these words were spoken softly, the meaning was very clear: we have no objection to your decision. This was actually just a polite remark, but at the same time, he was also telling Gongliang Juewen that if he wanted to understand them, he should consider their strength. If you really pushed them too far, they were not without the power to fight back.

Gongliang Juewen understood the meaning behind Wan Hai’s words. He thought for a moment and then said, “From now on, the number of officials from any family in the court shall not exceed one-third of the total number of officials. What do you think? Do you agree?”

Gongliang Juewen didn’t want to play games with Wan Hai anymore and directly stated his demands. After hearing Gongliang Juewen’s words, Wan Hai’s heart sank. Although he knew that Gongliang Juewen would definitely suppress them this time, he didn’t expect that this blow would be so ruthless.

Gongliang Juewen continued, “I have no special requirements for you. As long as you agree to this, that will be sufficient.”

Wan Hai understood Gongliang Juewen’s meaning immediately and replied, “Yes, Your Majesty, I understand.” Gongliang Juewen

nodded and then said, “If you have no objections, then tomorrow you should send the people from each aristocratic family back to court to serve. Of course, you must control the number well, and I will not interfere with who is chosen.”

Wan Hai responded again. Gongliang Juewen continued, “There is one more matter concerning the Myriad Laws Divine Sect. The sect leader, Zhao Hai, does not intend to…” “Ending the conflict with your aristocratic families like this might mean they still target you, but I will no longer interfere. I don’t care how they deal with you, and I won’t care even if you kill them all. Do you understand?”

Wan Hai was taken aback, but he immediately understood Gongliang Juewen’s meaning. Gongliang Juewen had made it very clear: Zhao Hai wasn’t going to let them go and would attack them again, but this matter was no longer Gongliang Juewen’s concern. Gongliang Juewen would no longer help the Myriad Laws Sect attack them, and he would no longer interfere in their conflict. Even if the aristocratic families really killed Zhao Hai and his group, he wouldn’t care.

Wan Hai said in a deep voice, “Yes, Your Majesty, I understand. But Your Majesty, what will happen to those city lords in the future?”

Wan Hai was referring to the city lords of the various cities in the Divine Kingdom. Currently, many city lords in the Divine Kingdom were members of various aristocratic families, which was why he asked this question. He was worried that Gongliang Juewen would cause trouble for those city lords.

Gongliang Juewen glanced at Wan Hai and then said, “I said, what was before will remain what it is now. By the way, those five city lords of your Wan family, I will also let them return to their positions. Since some people are hesitant, then I have no need to give them those positions again.”

Upon hearing Gongliang Juewen’s words, Wan Hai understood what he meant. Previously, Gongliang Juewen had asked the sect to take over the five cities controlled by the Wan family and become city lords in those cities, but those people from the sect dragged their feet and refused to go. Obviously, Gongliang Juewen was very dissatisfied with this matter, so he took this opportunity to return the positions of city lords to the Wan family, so that those people from the sect would never have the opportunity to take over the positions of city lords again.

Wan Hai bowed to Gongliang Juewen and said, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Gongliang Juewen looked at Wan Hai and then said, “Wan Hai, I’ll be frank with you today. In the end, this world belongs to our aristocratic families. Our Gongliang family is also a member of an aristocratic family. It’s just that now that we’re in this position, you no longer consider us a member of an aristocratic family. I don’t blame you for that. But you must know that we all have a common enemy, and that is the people of the sects. They are completely different from us. If one day they really become stronger than us, do you think we will still have a good outcome?” “So your real enemy isn’t us right now, and we don’t want to go too far with you. As long as you don’t go too far, we can actually coexist peacefully. After all, we have a powerful enemy watching us. If we really fight to the death, it will only benefit someone else in the end. I hope you understand this.”

Wan Hai was taken aback when he heard Gongliang Juewen say this. Then he glanced at Gongliang Juewen and knew what he meant. Gongliang Juewen was warning them not to go too far. As long as they didn’t go too far, Gongliang Juewen would coexist peacefully with them.