hsntnovel Chapter 2017 Everyone has their own agenda
Chapter 2017 Everyone has their own agenda
After Li Tai finished speaking, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, looking somewhat mysterious.
"Why does Your Highness think so?" Du Chuke was a little puzzled. The King of Wei had changed a lot in the past few years, but he had also become much more stable.
Not as easily angered as a few years ago.
Li Tai shook his head and said:
“This is just my guess, but it shouldn’t be too far off. The Xizhou case was closed so quickly and then hastily dealt with afterwards.
It has been so long and I haven't heard about the results of the investigation.
I think this matter must have been suppressed by someone.
The Tenth Master suddenly turned the tables at the last moment, and even my good uncle sided with Li Shen, which shows that His Majesty wants to resolve this matter quickly."
"That doesn't prove anything. His Royal Highness Prince Ji knows everything." Du Chuke retorted.
Li Tai was not angry, but said calmly:
"There is one thing you don't know. Before the Xizhou case was handled, Li Shen secretly returned to Chang'an City and went to the Duke of Zhao's mansion and Zhinu's place.
During the trial, Duke Zhao, as the presiding judge, clearly favored Li Shen's side, while Zhi Nu did not say a word from beginning to end.
Don’t you find it strange?”
"Could it be that Prince Ji has caught some evidence against Duke Zhao and is using it to threaten him? And will His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin do the same?"
After hearing Li Tai's analysis, Du Chuke asked hurriedly.
"I don't know about this, but it should be about the same. However, we didn't get anything out of either the Duke of Zhao or Zhinu."
"I hope King Ji won't investigate us." Du Chuke was still a little worried.
"As long as you handle it cleanly, nothing will happen. We didn't do the other things. Even if Old Ten finds out, it has nothing to do with us."
Li Tai smiled lightly, showing no sign of worry at all.
“Don’t worry, Your Majesty. I have already made all the arrangements. However, we still haven’t figured out which faction the group of people who sabotaged our plan in Xizhou belonged to.
And since then, it seems to have disappeared without a trace. I suspect that it might be the work of your Majesty's Hundred Cavalry Division."
Du Chuke continued to report.
"Very likely." Li Tai stroked his chin and thought. It was probably that only His Majesty's Hundred Cavalry Division could have such a great ability.
And only your Majesty's people have the most sufficient reasons to do so.
But he always felt something was wrong.
"Since nothing has been found, then let's not investigate further. We will completely withdraw from Xizhou. Even if Old Ten finds out something, it will only lead to Zhinu and the family.
Moreover, I think my guess just now is correct. The Tenth Master should know everything, so there is no need to investigate anything."
Finally, Li Tai gave an order. He didn't want to be exposed.
"Yes, I obey your command. I'll take my leave now." Du Chuke bowed and left the study.
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After Li Zhi returned to the Prince of Jin's Mansion, he also went directly to the study and ordered someone to call Li Yifu over.
"I've met the prince."
Soon Li Yifu came to Li Zhi's study.
"Well, sit down." Li Zhi waved his hand.
"What instructions does the prince have?" Li Yifu asked after sitting down.
"I just went to the Prince of Wei's mansion and talked with him for a while. We talked about Li Shen." Li Zhi then told Li Yifu what Li Tai had talked about with him at the Prince of Wei's mansion.
Li Yifu pondered for a moment and then said:
"Your Highness, it seems that the King of Wei has no good intentions. I think Your Highness should be more careful about the King of Wei in the future."
“Of course I know this, but what he said is not without reason. We are a little too impatient and need to calm down and conserve our energy.
Although Li Shen is treacherous and cunning, he still has his good points.
If we want to deal with Li Shen, we should first understand Li Shen.
As the fourth brother, I have always been paying attention to Li Shen's every move and have high regard for him."
Li Zhi smiled lightly.
“Your Highness is right, but the words of the King of Wei today seem to be for your good, but if you savor them carefully, there is no lack of provocation in them.
He kept emphasizing how powerful Prince Ji is, saying that Your Majesty is no match for him, which was a hint that Your Majesty wanted to compete with Prince Ji. "
Li Yifu gently reminded that since he could be a counselor, he must have some brains.
Li Zhi nodded:
"It's just a provocation. I can tell that my fourth brother wants to reap the benefits.
Haha, I won’t do as he wishes.
The situation is not in our favor now, we cannot act rashly.
We failed in the matter of Xizhou. Li Shen will definitely be more careful. I am afraid the same trick will no longer work."
“Your Highness, the Crown Prince’s position is now secure and unrivalled. Even if the King of Wei wants to take advantage of the situation, he has no hope.
I wonder what he is waiting for? "
Li Yifu pondered for a moment and then spoke.
“I’m not sure about this, but as you said, the Crown Prince’s position is secure and no one has a chance.
But the King of Wei’s plan must be something big.
Apart from that position, what else is the most attractive thing in this world?"
Li Zhi shook his head; he couldn't figure it out either.
"By the way, I noticed that the profits have been increasing in recent months. Have you checked why?" Li Zhi suddenly asked, thinking of something.
Li Yifu immediately replied:
“Your Highness, this year’s business is better than last year’s. Several big merchants have started to cooperate with us. However, because the imperial court is going to attack the Western Regions, our caravan has stopped.
Domestic caravans are still going on, and business is good.
I estimate that this year's revenue will be more than 50% higher than last year's, and this is all thanks to King Ji.
It is because Prince Ji has been managing the Chamber of Commerce that the merchants have become much bolder. "
“Li Shen is indeed unrivaled in the business community, but let these caravans keep a low profile and don’t reveal that they are from the Prince of Jin’s Mansion.
The same is true for shops in Chang'an City.
Li Shen has great influence in the business world. If he knew that those industries belonged to me, given Li Shen's personality, he would definitely take action.
What is important to us now is to accumulate wealth, not to have a conflict with him."
Li Zhi took a sip of tea and he had to admit that Li Shen was a god-like existence in the business world. He was not called the reincarnation of the God of Wealth for nothing.
On this point, Li Zhi had to admit defeat.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have already given instructions. Only the caravan from Prince Jin's Mansion was exposed. I believe Prince Ji's Mansion doesn't know that the others are ours."
Li Yifu replied confidently.
He is now in charge of the property of Prince Jin's Mansion, and he can be considered as Prince Jin's confidant.
"Well, you did a good job. We are in need of money right now, but that despicable bastard actually wanted to take away my 100,000 strings of cash.
"Building a temple for 500,000 guan, do you really think we are fools? If it weren't for the bullying of my father and mother, I wouldn't have given him this 100,000 guan."
When talking about Li Zhi, he felt so distressed that he actually gave Li Shen 100,000 strings of cash for nothing.
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