noffsinger Chapter 176 I am Zhuge Liang
Chapter 176 I am Zhuge Liang
Thinking of this, Temujincheng's eyes were filled with both longing and helplessness. He said with a wry smile, "Sir, the Ming Dynasty royal family has such a heaven-sent opportunity, but how could our Yuan Dynasty royal family be so lucky? Even if a talented royal child is born, I'm afraid he will be strangled by the three major sects before he even grows up!"
Kongming smiled slightly and said calmly, "Your Highness, there may be talented individuals hidden in the royal family, but there are certainly others in the outside world. Do you understand?"
Tie Mu Jincheng was taken aback at first, then a flash of understanding appeared in his eyes. He wondered if all the sects in the world were of the same surname.
To develop, one must abandon the concept of clan name, except for those ancient clans that are obsessed with bloodline dominance.
The Yuan Dynasty has a vast territory and a large population, so there must be many talented cultivators hidden among the common people.
Perhaps because of their impoverished backgrounds, they lack sufficient resources and opportunities for cultivation, and can only remain unknown and buried in obscurity among the common people.
Now that we have the 'Flying Apsaras' as a link of interest, if we can find these people, provide them with resources and guidance, in time they will surely become a powerful force to be used by the Great Yuan royal family.
Temujin's face was filled with undisguised excitement. Kongming's words had undoubtedly opened a door to a whole new world for him.
He respectfully bowed to Kongming and said earnestly, "From now on, I am willing to serve you for the rest of my life and obey your commands!"
Kongming nodded slightly and said calmly, "Once we spread the word, with such enormous benefits, who wouldn't want to be the best? The three major factions will definitely be suspicious of each other and will certainly send people to contact you in private. As for you, Your Highness, you must skillfully maneuver among them."
Temujin frowned slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes, and asked sincerely, "Sir, please teach me in detail how to deal with this situation. I am afraid that if I am not careful, I will make things worse."
Kongming paced slowly, explaining unhurriedly, "Your Highness, the three major factions each have their own agendas. When you contact them, you must not reveal your stance too early. You must create a delicate situation, making each faction feel that they have a chance to exclusively reap this enormous benefit!"
Temu Jincheng frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Sir's plan sounds reasonable, but what if the three major factions join forces to divide the profits?"
Kongming smiled slightly and said confidently, "You don't need to worry about that. The three major sects seem united on the surface, but in reality, their conflicts have a long history. This time, the 'Flying Sky' wine recipe is just the fuse that ignites their conflict."
Upon hearing Kongming's words, Temujin's doubts gradually dissipated, and a flame of desire ignited on his face: "It is said that your abilities are extraordinary, and seeing you today, it is indeed true! I will immediately descend the mountain to prepare and await your arrival!"
Temujin bowed to Kongming in gratitude and prepared to get up and go down the mountain. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he looked at Kongming with some embarrassment.
"Everyone knows that a master is hidden here, but no one knows his name?"
Kongming put down the chess piece in his hand and said leisurely, "My surname is Zhuge, and my given name is Liang."
Upon hearing this, Temujincheng staggered, but managed to regain his balance in time.
"Hehehe... Looks like you're a bit allergic to the surname 'Zhuge'!"
Zhu Ganglie grinned maliciously from the side.
Of course, Kongming boasted that his current face was so convincing that it would be very difficult for outsiders to discern anything, which is why he dared to continue using 'Zhuge' as his surname.
As for his name, it was originally Zhuge Liang, but he never mentioned it to anyone after coming to this world.
Temujincheng was furious at Zhu Ganglie's teasing, having just overheard the pig cursing "Zhuge brat." He thought he had misheard, but it turned out the person before him also shared the surname Zhuge.
He quickly regained his respectful demeanor and said with a forced smile, "So you are Mr. Zhuge. Brother Pig's former master had some misunderstanding with me. It just so happens that this person also has the surname Zhuge, so I was momentarily flustered when I first heard this surname. I hope you will not take offense."
"Go to hell with your former master! That Zhuge brat is only fit to carry my shoes!" Zhu Ganglie curled his lip, spat with disdain, and didn't forget to steal a glance at Kongming.
Kongming, his face dark, glared at Zhu Ganglie and scolded, "You blockhead, you dare to challenge me? I've heard that Zhuge Kongming has the ability to turn the tide of battle. Although I've never met him, I admire him greatly. You don't need to humiliate your former master just to please me. If you dare to spout any more nonsense, I'll kill you!"
Zhu Ganglie, after being scolded, looked aggrieved on his chubby face and muttered under his breath, "Even in death, he still tries to glorify himself."
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Inside the Yuan Dynasty Imperial Palace.
After returning to the palace, Temujin immediately recounted his trip to Emperor Temujin and envisioned a bright future.
Emperor Yuan sat high on the dragon throne, listening to the Crown Prince's story, while an old eunuch stood beside him with his head bowed.
At this moment, only these three people remained in the vast palace.
After a long while, Tie Muzhen slowly spoke: "Does this person really have such great abilities?"
Temujincheng, now completely brainwashed by Kongming, hurriedly said, "Father, after speaking with this man, I am deeply impressed by his extraordinary wisdom and insightful analysis of the situation. Since he has such confidence, he must be absolutely certain of success. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Tie Muzhen nodded slightly and sighed, "Have you thought this through? Once you take this step, there will be no turning back. The three major sects are deeply rooted in the Great Yuan Dynasty. If we are not careful, our Great Yuan royal family may be doomed."
"Father, rest assured, I know what I'm doing. If I'm wrong, I'll immediately shift all the blame onto Zhuge Liang and offer up the brewing recipe. Our Great Yuan royal family has worked hard for thousands of years, so the three major factions probably won't make things too difficult for our royal family." A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Temujincheng's eyes as he spoke in a low voice.
Temuzhen, being equally ruthless, naturally did not oppose Temujin's visit.
He nodded slightly, then stepped down from the dragon throne and began to speak.
"There's something else. News has come from the Ming Dynasty that an envoy will soon visit the mortal realm of our Great Yuan Dynasty. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Temujin's expression hardened. He secretly pondered that the Ming Dynasty had always been domineering, and there must be a deeper meaning behind the envoy's visit.
He frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Father, the Ming Dynasty is powerful and the royal family controls both the cultivation world and the mortal world. Their special visit to the mortal world of our Great Yuan Dynasty is probably not just a simple diplomatic visit."
Tie Muzhen's gaze was deep, and he nodded slightly. "I think so too. According to the usual style of the Ming emperor, he has never taken the emperors of other countries seriously and always informs the three major factions directly. But this time, he sent an envoy directly to us. The reasons behind this are hard to fathom!"
Upon hearing this, Temujin was filled with anxiety, as his plans were now underway and he did not want them to be disrupted by other countries.
He then said, "Father, I intend to bring Zhuge Liang into the palace as soon as possible. He is a man of both literary and military talent, and will surely be able to offer advice and strategies for our royal family!"
"Granted! Let him enter and leave the palace as your advisor. I really want to see this man for myself and see if his methods are as formidable as the rumors suggest!"
At that moment, the old eunuch beside Tie Muzhen slightly raised his eyelids...