Zhao Xuanji could tell that he definitely had ulterior motives in conferring the title of king, which was not surprising to Li Chen at all.
After all, for a person like Zhao Xuanji, it would be considered modest and reserved to say that he is a wise man and a demon. Li Chen never expected that he could deceive him into fooling around. If he had such thoughts about Zhao Xuanji, he would be insulting not only Zhao Xuanji, but also himself.
In other words, Li Chen didn't care if Zhao Xuanji saw something.
See what happened.
"Just ask Mr. Ge, does it smell good to be crowned king?"
Zhao Xuanji looked at Li Chen's half-smiling face and was stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat unaccustomed to and unable to understand this 'modern' language.
But he easily understood the meaning of 'isn't it fragrant' from the context?
Zhao Xuanji laughed and found it quite interesting to chat with Li Chen. He nodded and said, "It smells good. It smells good."
"That's it."
Li Chen said with a smile: "Even if Mr. Ge knew that there was a conspiracy behind this palace, he couldn't resist the temptation of being crowned king. What's more, Mr. Ge had been ups and downs in the officialdom all his life. How can he be weaker than anyone else? A small calculation, see
It's just a matter of recruiting and exchanging tricks. If we miss the opportunity to be crowned king because of this fear, then Mr. Ge won't be where he is today."
Zhao Xuanji chuckled and said, "That's indeed the truth... Then can your Highness tell me where my fiefdom is now?"
There is nothing special about the title of king. It is nothing more than drafting a title and then distributing all the benefits of Zhao Xuanji according to the treatment of the prince. The real calculation must only be based on the consideration of the fiefdom.
Li Chen looked at Zhao Xuanji, and he felt that Zhao Xuanji had even vaguely guessed his plan.
Li Chen did not answer this question immediately, but asked another question.
"While I am away from the capital, Ge Lao actually has many opportunities to get more. Why doesn't Ge Lao do anything?"
Considering the status of Li Chen and Zhao Xuanji, such a simple and straightforward question seemed a bit incompetent, but Li Chen asked it anyway.
It is precisely because of lack of skill that one is direct, and precisely because one is direct there is no room for maneuver.
Li Chen is forcing Zhao Xuanji.
Zhao Xuanji felt Li Chen's strength.
During the quiet chat, Zhao Xuanji finally heard about Jintie Zhengrong from Wolong Mountain on the border.
After just pondering for a moment, Zhao Xuanji said: "The old minister was granted the title of king. His Highness will not allow the old minister to stay in the capital. He will inevitably be divided into feudal kings. So, no matter how much you take, what's the point?"
Li Chen smiled and said: "That's the truth, but it's not true."
Narrowing his eyes, Li Chen looked at Zhao Xuanji and said: "The elder acted in a low-key manner and even took the initiative to delegate power and not ask about government affairs. This is not only to express his attitude to reassure me, but also to put away his fangs and watch from the sidelines."
"With the wisdom of the elder, I will understand that after I come back, the first person I have to deal with is the vassal king. And among the vassal kings in the world, headed by King Wen, the conflict between him and me is irreconcilable and cannot be delayed.
So Mr. Ge... wants to watch a show."
Zhao Xuanji lowered his eyelids, not surprised.
Just as Li Chen didn't feel surprised that he saw the danger behind the title of king, Zhao Xuanji didn't feel that Li Chen really couldn't see the real purpose behind the fog of his low-key behavior.
Everyone has been fighting for so long, and each other's methods are very clear. It's boring to play tricks on each other.
So Zhao Xuanji just smiled and said nothing.
Chapter completed!