20demayo Chapter 328 I never conspired with anyone to rebel.
Chapter 328 I never conspired with anyone to rebel.
It must be said that Yinti was a very responsible bodyguard. From the moment he entered the Lotus Pond Moonlight private room, he stayed by Yinzuo's side without saying a word and watched him perform. Only when the two brothers came out of the room and arrived at the foot of Guanyuan Tower did he step over to Yinzuo's side.
"Sixth Brother, we're leaving now, but that kid inside hasn't said anything yet."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhuo paused in his tracks, turned his head to look at the lotus pond under the moonlight upstairs, and then turned his gaze to his elder brother.
"Brother, have you forgotten why we came here today? Now that we've achieved our goal, why would we stay here for the New Year? Don't worry, brother, the fish will bite. You know, greed is human nature. Even though Zheye knows very well that cooperating with me is like asking a tiger for its skin, does he have a choice? He just wants to sit in that position, so he has to choose me. In other words, even if it's a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, he has to go. After all, this opportunity won't come again."
If you were to ask Tetsuya Yinzhuo which of his earlier remarks resonated with him the most, he would undoubtedly tell you it was the line, "A son is always the best one has." Like his cousin, who, just because he was the emperor's biological son, could still outshine him despite his mediocre abilities; just because he was the emperor's biological son, had to feign servility to highlight his own brilliance; just because he was the emperor's son… But why? Was it simply because he was the emperor's son, and he was the emperor's nephew?
Although Yinzhuo came with the intention of tricking Zheye, he didn't really care whether the matter would succeed. After all, in Yinzhuo's view, negotiation is never as good as judgment. Rather than two sides sitting together and arguing, Yinzhuo preferred to use firearms and cannons to judge the enemy. Sure enough, after returning from Guanyuan Tower, he put the matter aside.
"Sixth Brother, are you delirious? You're entrusting such a big matter to me. What if I mess it up? You know me, Sixth Brother, I'm good at making money in business, but I've never conspired to rebel with anyone before..."
It's no wonder Yinzhen reacted so strongly. His sixth brother's actions were truly baffling. Conspiring with Zheye to rebel—such a major plot—why didn't he seek out his valiant eldest brother, his strategist second brother, his literary genius third brother, his decisive fourth brother, or even his gentle and refined eighth brother? Instead, he chose this unremarkable little Kalami. What was going on? Did he think Yinzhen had been living too comfortably all these years? Or was his share of the spoils too small this year? Or perhaps he had inadvertently offended his sixth brother again…
"Xiao Jiu, I think you're itching for a beating again, aren't you? What do you mean I'm delirious? I entrusted you with such an important task because I trusted you so much. You're not only ungrateful, but you're also making things up about me. What did you ask just now? What if I mess it up? That's easy to say. Of course, we'll skin you alive as a warning to others. Look at what you said, what do you mean by conspiring to rebel? I clearly asked you to be a guiding light for Zheye, or rather, to help him get on his way..."
"Send him on his way..." With just four words, Yinzhuo decided Zheye's future fate. Although Yintang was extremely unwilling to take on this heavy responsibility, he understood that since his sixth brother had spoken, he could not refuse.
"Skin and tendons? Sixth Brother, aren't you being a bit too ruthless? It's just lighting the way for Tetsuya on his path to the underworld, what's the big deal? There's a saying, 'Money makes the world go round.' My brother may not have many other merits, but he's incredibly rich. Sixth Brother, just go ahead and do it. I'll make sure that kid is safely delivered to the King of Hell..."
Yinzuo was clearly very satisfied with Yintang's pragmatic behavior. He got up, took a few steps, walked to Yintang, and patted Yintang's shoulder with satisfaction.
"I told you, my little Jiu has always been a smart child. Do you know why Sixth Brother insisted on entrusting this matter to you? Because he has to use money to pave the way. As the saying goes, money paves the way, and nothing is impossible. Even if Japan is a united front, an impenetrable wall, you have to use your strengths to break a hole in it. Don't worry, Sixth Brother will never let you waste your money. After the matter is completed, Sixth Brother will return double the amount to you..."
Yinzhuo wanted more than just sending the Japanese royal family to meet our King of Hell. His cooperation with Tetsuya was just the beginning. His ultimate goal was to destroy the treacherous and despicable Japan. Yes, from the very beginning, Yinzhuo wanted that land, not the people on it.
"Xiao Jiu, remember this: the Japanese are inherently cruel, murderous, shameless, vicious, and extremely fickle. They worship force and power, and are ungrateful. If you want them to completely submit to you, you must beat them until they are hurt, crippled, or even killed. Since ancient times, there has never been any so-called neighborly friendship between us. They are our enemies, and the kind that will fight to the death. In your interactions with them, just remember one principle when it comes to their requests: do not agree to anything you can do within your capabilities, but agree to anything you cannot do. For example, you can tell Tetsuya that as long as he can help you get what you want, you can guarantee that the Qing Dynasty will not attack Japan for a hundred years."
"You won't attack Japan for at least a hundred years?" Yin Tang looked at his sixth brother's eagerness to exterminate the Japanese whenever they were mentioned. He thought, "Let alone a hundred years, even three or five years is a long time."
"Sixth Brother, I'm just wondering, what did these Japanese people do to offend you? Why are you so determined to get rid of them?"
Why are you so determined to get rid of them? That's a good question. If we weren't in the Qing Dynasty, Yinzhuo would definitely drag Yintang to the streets to hear everyone's answers. Of course, it's because of the blood feud between us, a feud that will never end.
"Look at the question you asked. Of course, it's because those who are not of our kind are bound to have different hearts. In short, I have my eye on the resources of their land, but not on the people of their land. Do you understand?"
Did Yinzhen understand what Yinzhuo was trying to say? Judging from his complicated expression, he clearly did. In short, no matter how grand your words are, it doesn't change the fact that you're a money-grubber.
"Sixth Brother, I understand now. Your view of the Japanese is just like how the Han people view us. They say that those who are not of our race must have different hearts. Is that what they say about us too...?"