People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 267, A Rare Commodity for Hoarding

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Yu felt a dull ache in his right leg.

The pain in his right leg made him remember what Ji Wuye had done to him, but for the sake of the bigger picture, he had to learn to compromise when necessary.

He was willing to give up everything for the throne, including his own hatred.

"Cooperation? There doesn't seem to be anything we can cooperate on!"

Ji Wuye sneered and said in a cold voice.

He didn't believe that Han Yu, that old fox, would be kind enough to cooperate with him.

"The Crown Prince's fate is currently unknown. Shouldn't the General consider the future?"

“We both know how ruthless Tianze is. It seems impossible to expect him to let the Crown Prince go. If something happens to the Crown Prince, and we continue to fight each other, then the state of Han will fall into the hands of the Ninth Prince.”

Han Yu didn't beat around the bush; he looked calmly at Ji Wuye and stated his thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Ji Wuye's eyes turned cold. He opened his slightly narrowed eyes and waved his hand slightly, signaling his subordinates to bring Han Yu a seat.

Tianze was released by him, and Bai Yifei also had something to restrain Tianze, but Tianze's attack on the Crown Prince's residence was not his idea, let alone kidnapping the Crown Prince.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, the fact was that Tianze had begun to deviate from his plans and was gradually slipping out of his control.

This mad dog, kept as a pet and prepared to tear apart its enemies, seems to be turning on its master.

"What exactly does the Fourth Young Master want to say? Why don't you just say it directly?" Ji Wuye said.

Han Yu sat in his seat and looked at Ji Wuye, who was seated above him, and said...
"A man who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present. The Crown Prince's death is inevitable, and the conflict between us will also be resolved. If we cooperate, it will benefit both of us."

"You get what you want, I get what I want, and you will still be the great general of South Korea in the future!"

"If we let Lao Jiu reap the benefits, our fates will probably not be any better."

As Ji Wuye listened to Han Yu's words, a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes. Although he knew that Han Yu's promises could not be trusted, the other party's attitude was already very clear.

The fact that he said those things to him today clearly shows his sincerity in cooperating. However, Han Yu is not that good-for-nothing Crown Prince Han; the other party will definitely not be willing to become a puppet.

However, if the Crown Prince really runs into trouble, Han Yu might be a better partner than Han Fei, who is determined to kill him.

"You want the position of Crown Prince?"

Ji Wuye said in a deep voice, but his eyes fell on Han Yu's right leg, and his thoughts wavered again.

Han Yu's limp was an insurmountable flaw, and the other officials in the court would not agree to him becoming the crown prince. This also created a rift between him and Han Yu.

Before Ji Wuye could speak, Han Yu suddenly drew a short blade from his waist and, under Ji Wuye's wary gaze, plunged it into his right leg.

"General, in the face of absolute interests, hatred is the least worth mentioning."

Han Yu's eyes were cold, his voice was flat, and blood slowly seeped out from the wound on his thigh, dripping down the bronze footrest onto the floor.

Ji Wuye's wariness turned into astonishment. He hadn't expected Han Yu to be so ruthless to him, but he also understood the signal the other party was sending.

After this stab, the matter of the leg was over. Regardless of whether Ji Wuye sent someone to do it or not, Han Yu would consider it as if he had done it himself.

"I have seen the sincerity of the Fourth Young Master, but what can I gain in return?" Ji Wuye said.

"In the blink of an eye, Honglian has reached the age of marriage."

Han Yu looked steadily at Ji Wuye and calmly stated his offer.

Ji Wuye knew very well what he wanted: nothing more than an identity.

For the sake of the throne, he could even temporarily set aside his own hatred, let alone a sister who was not close to him to begin with?
Han Fei and King An of Han cherished her dearly, but to him, she was merely a very good bargaining chip.

"Princess Honglian?!"

Ji Wuye's eyes flickered, and he instantly understood Han Yu's meaning.

It must be said that the offer Han Yu made was extremely tempting to him. As the most favored princess in Korea, Honglian naturally held a very high status in the country.

He longed for the status of a Korean nobleman, and he tried many methods to achieve this, but ultimately failed.

Because no one dared to allow this great general, who held immense military and political power, to marry into the royal family and become half-royal.

Whether he marries Honglian or his son marries Honglian, then Korea will inevitably fall completely into his hands in the future.

Through royal marriage alliances, given time he might be able to emulate the Tian family of Qi and have the Ji family replace the Han family as the new royal family of Han.

"Princess Honglian, as the most noble princess in Korea, has an outstanding status, and she is becoming more and more beautiful."

Ji Wuye's expression softened considerably, and he put his legs down from the seat, clearly indicating that he was willing to continue the conversation with Han Yu sincerely.

"I'm glad the General is satisfied."

Han Yu smiled slightly and said softly.

He knew that Ji Wuye would not be able to refuse this deal.

"The offer is very tempting, but you still need to treat the Fourth Young Master's injuries as soon as possible to prevent any long-term health problems. As for other matters, let's talk about them after he recovers."

Ji Wuye looked at Han Yu, waved his hand, and two armored soldiers quickly walked into the hall.

The conditions Han Yu offered him were tempting, but he still preferred to support Crown Prince Han. After all, he had personally raised Crown Prince Han into the useless person he is today, so he felt more at ease with Crown Prince Han becoming King Han.

However, he did not refuse Han Yu. He needed to carefully consider the deal, considering both the other party's terms and Han Yu's current situation.

"Then I'll have to trouble the physicians in the General's mansion."

With the help of the armored soldiers, Han Yu stood up from his seat and bowed to Ji Wuye.

Ji Wuye's reluctance to immediately agree was within his expectations. After all, the news of his useless older brother's death had not yet been confirmed, and it was reasonable for Ji Wuye to have expectations of him.

However, Ji Wuye was destined to be disappointed. Regardless of whether Tianze would kill Crown Prince Han or not, he would not let the other party continue to live.

After all, the other party has already lived an extra year, indulging in sensual pleasures, which is enough.

"Then I will visit the General again another day."

After leaving a message, Han Yu was helped away by the armored soldiers, leaving several bloodstains behind.

Ji Wuye watched Han Yu leave silently, his eyes full of thought as he considered the conditions Han Yu had proposed.

The Emerald Tiger, who had been hiding behind the curtain, also came out after Han Yu left and sat down at the table.

"General, Fourth Young Master Han Yu is truly courageous. Even after stabbing himself, he still continued to talk to you with a blank expression." Emerald Tiger said, looking at the bloodstains on the floor, his words full of emotion.

"Tiger, what do you think of Han Yu's suggestion?" Ji Wuye asked Emerald Tiger.

In the darkness of night, he trusted Emerald Tiger the most, and he would consult with him when he encountered difficult decisions.

Upon hearing this, Jade Tiger's narrowed eyes darted around, and he moved closer to Ji Wuye from one side of the table, a lewd smile on his face as he spoke.

“Princess Honglian is a rare beauty. Moreover, if you marry her, you will become a member of the royal family of Korea and benefit greatly.”

"But I really don't trust him. He is treacherous, quite resourceful, and ruthless, unlike the likes of Crown Prince Han Fei."

Ji Wuye picked up the bronze wine vessel from the table, shook it, and continued speaking.
"Moreover, his right leg defect is too obvious. I'm afraid that in the end it will all be for nothing."

"Actually, this might not be such a bad thing. Han Yu came to you for cooperation precisely because of this flaw. Without your support, even if he were to ascend the throne, he wouldn't be able to hold onto it securely," Emerald Tiger said with a smile.
"The way of making money is nothing more than calculating and making trade-offs between costs, risks and benefits. If you want to make high profits, you must increase your capital."

"If the general wants to use the gold in his possession to exchange for an undeveloped mine, the risk is indeed considerable. It is time to find a way to share the risk."

"Oh?" Ji Wuye looked at the Emerald Tiger with interest, ready to hear what it had to say.

"Rare goods are worth hoarding, that's the business philosophy of Marquis Wenxin of Qin. However, if a rare commodity doesn't reach the expected value, then it's not worth the attempt. The Crown Prince is weak-willed, and if he inherits the throne, he might very well marry Princess Honglian to you," said Jade Tiger.

"That's why I hesitated. Tianze is becoming increasingly disobedient, and I'm worried about the Crown Prince's safety, so I need to have a backup plan. Besides, the Crown Prince is weak, and once he ascends the throne, he'll inevitably be influenced by others," Ji Wuye said with a sigh.

Although there is only one tier between the Crown Prince and the King, their power and status are incomparable.

"Therefore, to share the risks, I think it would be better to first ensure the safety of the Crown Prince and avoid the risks, which would give us leverage to raise the price."

"Fourth Prince, he is now nothing more than a grasshopper in autumn. Without your help, he would never have had the chance to reach the throne in his lifetime."

"So now, General, you are the real commodity, and the throne is the product in your hands. It all depends on whether the Crown Prince or Han Yu can offer a higher price."

Jade Tiger picked up the wine pot and poured Ji Wuye another cup of wine, saying with a smile on his face.

"Tiger, you really are a shrewd businessman. Go and call Bai Yifei over, and ask him what's wrong with that mad dog?" Ji Wuye said with a smile.

Jade Tiger's words made Ji Wuye decide to observe the situation first. If something happened to Crown Prince Han, then Han Yu would be a viable alternative.

As long as he remains the Grand General, he need not worry about the person who ascends the throne dealing with him, because the cost would be too high for Korea to bear.

For years, he held absolute power over the military and political affairs of South Korea, and even King Han An had to shrink into the small world of the royal palace and deceive himself.

Do you really think Han Wang'an is unaware of the situation in Korea? It's just that some things are beyond Han Wang'an's control, and even if he knew, there was nothing he could do.

South Korea needs him and cannot do without him.

This meant that Ji Wuye could act with impunity.

Whether it is Crown Prince Han or Han Yu, as long as Han Fei does not ascend the throne, the status of Han and his position will never change.

. . . . . . . . . .

The General's Mansion, backyard exit.

Han Yu, dressed in a black robe to conceal his figure, quickly came out. Han Qianqiu drove the carriage to help Han Yu into the carriage, and then drove the carriage slowly away.

Once they left the area of ​​the General's Mansion, Han Yu removed his cloak, revealing his true form.

He cannot reveal his identity before he has fully formed a partnership with Ji Wuye.

There are some things he still needs to be careful about.

Although King An of Han was incompetent, he was not stupid. He was able to ascend to the throne and even compete with Ji Wuye. How could he really be an idiot?
There are many people in the imperial court who outwardly comply but inwardly defy, but no one dares to openly despise or disobey the royal authority, not even Ji Wuye.

Even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone a person sitting on a throne?

"Godfather, your leg?"

Han Qianqiu knelt in front of Han Yu and asked softly.

"It's alright. In order to gain Ji Wuye's trust, there are some things that have to be done."

"Although Ji Wuye did not directly agree to cooperate, it is obvious that he is interested. What he wants is something that only I can give him, and only I can make this promise in the whole of South Korea. This is my advantage. As long as he wants something, we can talk."

Han Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile, and he said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Han Qianqiu's cold face revealed a relieved smile, but then he added with some worry, "..."

"But Ji Wuye is a vicious man. Cooperating with him is like dealing with a tiger for its skin. If we are not careful, we will suffer a backlash. Moreover, Princess Honglian is close to Ninth Prince Han Fei. I'm afraid he will interfere with us."

"The Ninth Prince and Ji Wuye are already irreconcilable enemies, with no room for reconciliation. Moreover, the Ninth Prince will not cooperate with Ji Wuye. As long as the Crown Prince dies, this beast king Ji Wuye will have no choice but to cooperate with me obediently," Han Yu said confidently.

He was also clear about Han Fei's ideals. In Han Fei's vision of the state of Han, there was no place for Ji Wuye or Ye Mu.

Moreover, Han Fei also has Wei Zhuang by his side. The reputation of the Guigu School is too great, so great that as long as Han Fei takes power, Wei Zhuang can directly replace Ji Wuye.

Therefore, there is no room for reconciliation between the two, which is his advantage.

"As for Honglian, I am also his brother, and I have a better relationship with the other royal uncles and members of the royal family."

"So what if she is the most beloved princess of the King? So what if the Ninth Prince cherishes her? She is a member of the royal family, and some things are destined that no one can change."

Han Yu stroked the jade pendant at his waist, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light, as if he had once again returned to the self-assured and confident young master he once was.

Women are destined to marry, and so is a princess of a country. She can marry whomever she wants; it all depends on what she can gain.

How much of his father's doting affection for Honglian was genuine, how much was paternal love? Who could possibly know?
Ji Wuye held a high position and wielded great power. He looked down on ordinary princesses, and they were simply not able to completely bind him. Therefore, he needed an extremely favored princess.

Princesses can also be considered a bargaining chip; the more favored a princess is, the higher her price.

It is also more likely to win the hearts of ambitious people and satisfy them.

Within the royal family, there is no such thing as kinship; the harsh reality and the ruthlessness of fate are the true norm.

What the girl perceived as ordinary fatherly love was actually the most special kind of love.

Han Yu lifted the carriage curtain and looked in the direction of Han Fei Jiu Gongzi's residence, a hint of contempt appearing in his eyes.

"Old Ninth, even if I give you a chance, you still won't be able to use it."

The carriage curtain was lowered, and the carriage sped towards the Fourth Young Master's residence.

(End of this chapter)