Simultaneous travel: I am a talented person in all the worlds

Chapter 325: Different Ways, Don’t Conspire with Each Other
The next day.

As dawn broke, the morning mist had not yet dissipated.

A carriage slowly drove from the Prime Minister's residence toward the Royal Palace.

Inside the carriage, Han Xiang's eyes were slightly closed, as if he were resting or pondering something.

Halfway through the journey, he noticed it out of the corner of his eye.

Beside the street, a tall figure dressed in black cloth.

That figure overlapped with the one he remembered from the coronation ceremony a few months earlier, where everyone was in luxury cars and fine horses, except for one person dressed in plain clothes and walking on his feet.

"parking!"

Zhang Kaidi's slightly aged voice rang out.

"Uu——"

The coachman immediately pulled hard on the reins.

The two horses neighed and came to a steady stop.

The emperor rode in a six-horse chariot, the feudal lords in five-horse chariots, and the

In theory, as the prime minister of South Korea, who was "second only to the emperor," Zhang Kaidi's rank and title meant that he was entitled to ride in a carriage drawn by four horses.

However, except for certain occasions when he needed to display his status, he usually traveled in a two-horse carriage.

Humble and unassuming.

This also shows that he is not a commoner who is only entitled to drive one horse.

As for Qin Shi Moyu, he is a guest advisor.

In fact, they were entitled to ride in a carriage pulled by four horses.

He was even more decisive, choosing not to ride in a carriage at all.

Doing so would, to some extent, lower his reputation within the aristocratic circles.

However, it will enhance his reputation among the Mohists and other martial arts schools.

Outside the carriage window, Qin Shi Moyu stopped as soon as he noticed the carriage had stopped. He smiled and gestured towards Zhang Kaidi inside the carriage through the window.

Zhang Kaidi, inside the car, also nodded slightly in return.

"I would like to invite the commander to ride in the carriage for a chat. This... should not be considered a violation of the rules of the Mohist school, should it?"

"Your Excellency is joking."

"The Mohists advocated 'frugality,' partly to eliminate extravagance and waste, and partly to temper one's will and prevent it from being corrupted by pride, luxury, and debauchery."

"There's nothing wrong with using a carriage as a means of transportation. It's just that I'm on my own two feet and prefer to walk."

With that, Qin Shimoyu stepped directly onto the open carriage.

Although the carriage was simple in design, it was quite spacious.

At this moment, the two of them sat separately, with plenty of room to spare.

Zhang Kai quietly re-examined the young man in front of him.

With an ordinary appearance and a reserved demeanor, he seemed no different from the craftsmen and farmers in the countryside at first glance.

However, upon closer inspection, one can sense an air of a commoner who is not a king.

This can be considered the most typical image of a disciple of the Mohist school found in classical texts.

It's unclear whether this image was deliberately created by him, or whether the Mohist school is truly about to produce another sage comparable to Mozi.

The carriage continued to move slowly forward.

An unusual silence fell over the carriage.

Zhang Kai simply stared at Qin Shi Moyu quietly, his gaze deep, without saying a word.

Qin Shi Moyu simply sat quietly, his expression indifferent, and did not speak.

After a long time.

Zhang Kaidi gently stroked his white beard:
"Zifang is still young and his mind is not yet settled. These days, he has caused the commander a lot of trouble."

Qin Shi Mo Yu chuckled and replied:

"Hehe, Prime Minister, you flatter me. Zifang is a man of great talent and wisdom. I should be thanking him. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know who to entrust Wei Mo's mess to before I could feel at ease."

Zhang Kai narrowed his eyes slightly, then abruptly changed the subject:
"The Six-Fingered Demon of the Lute, Luo Wang, spent a fortune, offering a reward for information about Commander Wei Mo. The commander just admitted it to me like that. Aren't you afraid I'll turn around and sell this information to Luo Wang?"

Qin Shi Moyu smiled nonchalantly:
"The reason I concealed my identity from the beginning was simply to better integrate Wei Mo's internal affairs."

Now, Wei Mo's disciples have submitted to his cause, and the forces that Luo Wang had planted throughout Wei's court and countryside have been completely eradicated by me. Even the military defenses along Wei's borders have been redeployed.

"Going forward, whether I continue to hide my identity or expose it, it will be in my best interest; it's just a matter of choosing which one to do."

If the price offered by Qin were truly high enough to tempt the Prime Minister, I probably would have already sold my position as Commander of Wei Mo myself.

"I see."

Zhang Kai nodded, revealing a knowing look on his face.

The price offered by Luo Wang was actually not low.

However, for those of them who actually have access to information, this is only true.

But that's not enough to make them stand against Qin Shi Moyu for such petty gains.

Such bounties are more like casting a wide net and hoping for a lucky break.

See if any low-ranking nobody happens to see or hear some valuable information.

The reason Zhang Kaidi brought this up at this moment was certainly not because he really wanted to use it as a bargaining chip to blackmail Qin Shimoyu.

He just wanted to use this as a prelude to what he really wanted to talk about.

"I have heard that the Commander is deeply trusted by Lord Xinling. He not only obtained Lord Xinling's seal of office, but also took on a critical mission when Lord Xinping (Lian Po) was unfortunately assassinated. He gained Lord Xinping's approval and inherited the loyalty of his generals and elite cavalry."

"And the commander lived up to expectations. Under the unstoppable offensive of the Qin army, he managed to turn the tide and defeat the Qin vanguard general Meng Wu, thus helping the Wei state regain its footing."

Even Meng Ao, the infamous and ruthless general of the Qin Dynasty, could only sigh in despair at the sight of the newly rebuilt battle lines under his command. He truly commands my respect.”

Zhang Kaidi recounted with admiration Mo Yu's achievements in the Wei Kingdom during the Qin Dynasty.

However, Qin Shi Moyu did not respond, and his expression did not change in the face of such praise.

I've had a lot of contact with these cunning old foxes.

He had long since learned to listen to people, not only to hear what they said, but also to put himself in their shoes and think about why they said it that way.
What is their intention?
What is the goal you want to achieve?
When Qin Shi Mo Yu internalized this way of thinking into an instinctive habit.

Gradually, he naturally mastered the skill of not showing his emotions.

Because the deeper the analysis, the more rational the brain becomes, and the less emotion is generated.

After all, human emotions also require brainpower.

When people use most of their computing power for thinking, there will be no room left for them to generate unnecessary emotions.

Conversely, when a person's emotions consume all their computing power, rationality ceases to exist.

There is no absolute superiority or inferiority between the two; each has its own uses.

The key is whether it can be used in the right place at the right time.

Qin Shi Mo Yu is now able to use rational thinking very well.

But the price he paid was that his own emotions also became increasingly indifferent.

After Zhang Kai launched into a torrent of flowery praise, he noticed that the boy's eyes remained as clear as ever, and his face showed no trace of smugness or arrogance at his early success. He was secretly taken aback.

All young, talented geniuses, to varying degrees, inevitably possess a sense of pride and crave praise and recognition from others to enhance their own abilities.

Su Qin was humiliated by his uncle and sister-in-law; Zhang Yi was falsely accused of illicit sexual relations; and Fan Ju's ambitions were rekindled.
Even these powerful figures only truly matured after going through tough times and trials.

More often, like Zhao Kuo, they were brutally beaten and died, becoming a laughingstock for a thousand years. The commander Han Mo before us, at such a young age, already possessed such status and ability. It is said that he is a seventh-generation descendant of Mozi, of noble blood, and there has never been any tragic story about him.

Yet he possesses such a calm and composed demeanor, remaining humble even in victory.

Simply inhuman!

Outside the car window, the number of pedestrians gradually decreased, and the palace walls were already in sight in the distance.

Zhang Kai probed and tried to get information indirectly along the way, but without any substantial results.

He turned his head slightly, looking through the car window at the tall and imposing palace gate, his voice becoming lower as he spoke:

"With such leadership talent, if one truly wishes to realize their ambitions, resist the tyrannical Qin, and achieve unparalleled feats, the State of Wei might be a better fit than the impoverished and weak State of Han."

"Hehe, on this matter, my opinion differs slightly from that of the Prime Minister."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shi Moyu finally chuckled softly.
"The Qin state of today is far beyond the power of a single nation. I am not capable, but I am willing to emulate the deeds of Su Qin in the past."

As he spoke, Qin Shi Moyu smiled and bowed slightly to Zhang Kaidi:
"Thank you for giving me a ride, Prime Minister. I'll walk the rest of the way myself."

After saying that, Qin Shi Moyu stood up and did not look back.

Zhang Kai sat inside the car, gazing into the distance at the black silhouette that gradually receded into the distance amidst the many carriages and horses in the morning light.

After a long while, he let out a long, drawn-out sigh:
"Wearing the seals of six states' prime ministers? Truly, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together!"

The two seemed to chat casually all the way in the car, but they didn't mention a word about the court meeting that day.

It wasn't just two people; who among them hadn't received advance notice and didn't know what would happen at today's court meeting?

Rather, it's because the storm that's brewing in the court today is merely a facade.

A phenomenon that is forced to surface due to the most fundamental conflict of interest beneath the surface.

From the very beginning, Qin Shi Mo Yu stood on the opposite side of Luo Wang and Ye Mu, which is why Suo Yi Ke and Ji Wu Ye wanted him dead.

Now, with his rise to power, the elephant in the house can no longer be hidden.

He can no longer play dumb to fool others.

So he openly laid his cards on the table:

I want the seal of the Prime Minister of Wei!

But I will not give up on the South Korean prime minister!

I even want the seals of the prime ministers of the six future kingdoms!
This was especially true for Zhang Kaidi, who was determined to smoothly pass on the position of Chancellor of Han to his son Zhang Ping, who in turn passed it on to his grandson Zhang Liang, thus ensuring the prosperity of the Zhang clan.

Absolutely! Absolutely! Unacceptable!

This is an irreconcilable and fundamental conflict of interest!

The ass decides the head.

From the moment he chose to refuse, it was already destined that he, Qin Shi Moyu, would stand on the opposite side of Zhang Kaidi.

The reason why Zhang Kaidi has not yet thought of killing Qin Shi Moyu is that...

It's not because he's kind.

It's simply because he didn't have the opportunity, let alone the ability!
If this old fox, who has spent his entire life in officialdom, were to seize an opportunity...

When he gets going, he's definitely much more ruthless than that brute Ji Wuye!
As for Zhang Liang
In this cold, competitive struggle for interests.

Whether it was his beloved grandfather Zhang Kaidi or his close friend Qin Shi Moyu.

None of them would abandon their core interests for Zhang Liang's sake.

Therefore, what Qin Shi Mo Yu could do for this close friend was to ensure that his future strategist would not hold a grudge against him.

He transferred Zhang Liang out of South Korea ahead of schedule.

Zhang Kaidi only realized this belatedly at this moment.

It turns out that when Mo Yu invited Zhang Liang to the State of Wei during the Qin Dynasty, besides valuing his talent, there was also a hidden meaning behind it.

"This style of using a single weapon to kill multiple birds is quite similar to the methods of Lord Ying (Fan Ju) back then... It's just a pity that our king is ultimately not the brilliant and ambitious King Zhaoxiang of Qin..."

Palace entrance.

After a symbolic search by the palace guards, Qin Shi Mo Yu entered the palace for the second time.

Looking towards the direction of the main hall, he remembered the palace attendant who had come to remind him early this morning.

Han Wang'an, fearing something might happen to his God of Wealth, worried that the fool from last night still hadn't grasped his deeper meaning.

In order to make Qin Shi Moyu pass this test in court today in a slightly better manner, and not to make it seem too obvious that he, Han Wang Anla, is biased.

So, as soon as the palace was opened, another trusted eunuch was sent, under the pretext of "urging" Qin Shi Moyu to attend the court meeting, to the Guiyi Chamber of Commerce.

He relayed to him again the key points of the "evidence" that Ji Wuye had prepared to use to attack him.

In this round, everyone from the referee to the organizer was his man.

How could he lose?

How can you lose when a dragon charges right at your face?!

Most of the time.

For ministers, a foolish ruler is often much easier to serve than a wise one.

In particular, there's Qin Shi Moyu, who is wealthy, doesn't care about money, and is extremely willing to spend lavishly on this foolish emperor.

As long as he can continue to provide a stable flow of benefits.

As long as he hasn't made his intention to 'replace Han with the Mo family' as obvious as Sima Zhao's ambition, everyone will know.

In King Han's heart, he was a wise minister like the Duke of Zhou.

chuckled.

Qin Shi Moyu walked unhurriedly towards the main hall.

His clothing was exactly the same as when he attended the ceremony before.

However, this time, none of the nobles and dignitaries who passed by him showed him any contempt.

Having tasted the benefits brought by the upgrading of the textile industry, the old nobles were very amiable and approachable, and took the initiative to greet him.

He was invited to visit his residence when he had time.

They also stated that, regardless of Ji Wuye and his group of idiots, they would definitely stand behind the Commander this time.

Qin Shi Moyu smiled and thanked all these people, saying he would definitely visit them when he had time.

Even if they encountered Ji Wuye's people, they would still suffer heavy losses in this textile industry upgrade.

Even without Ji Wuye present, they all forced a smile and took the initiative to greet him.

There's nothing we can do; we've already suffered losses, and it's virtually impossible to regain market share.

Since that's the case, it's better to build a good relationship with Qin Shi Moyu. If we can get involved in such a good thing next time, we might be able to make up for what we lost this time.

After all, when it comes to showing goodwill, if you take the initiative, people might not remember you, but if you don't show up, they'll remember you very clearly.

Qin Shi Mo Yu did not greet these people coldly; he returned their greetings with a smile and said he would definitely do so next time.

Just then, an unexpected pink-clad figure appeared before him—Princess Honglian.

Considering that she lives in the palace, her presence here is quite reasonable.

"Hey! You untrustworthy bastard!"

Honglian, dressed in a peach-pink dress, strode forward angrily, completely ignoring the gazes of the surrounding officials and ministers, and poked Qin Shimoyu's chest with her index finger:
"You clearly promised to teach this princess how to use a sword! And what happened? I've been waiting for you for so many days, and not only did you not come to teach me, but I also condescended to personally visit you many times, only to be told by my subordinates that you weren't there each time."

She pouted angrily and glared at him fiercely:
"Speak! Are you deliberately avoiding this princess?!"

(End of this chapter)