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Chapter 995 Breaking the Minister's Sword
This little emperor, who was once an ignorant boy in his eyes, now openly challenged his authority and promoted an unknown newcomer, Li Si, to a position equal to him.

This was a great insult and provocation to Minister Ernest.

He felt that he had been struggling in this empire for many years, and had climbed to his current position step by step with his intelligence and tough measures.

However, the little emperor ignored his years of efforts and easily pushed a newcomer in front of him.

Minister Ernest's eyes flashed with anger.

He knew that once Li Si gained power, his power would be severely hit. He could not let his hard work go to waste.

So, shortly after the meeting ended, he immediately summoned his confidants and subordinates.

They gathered in a secret mansion, surrounded by a tense and depressing atmosphere.

Minister Ernest's voice was cold and firm: "We must do everything possible to suppress Li Si."

His words were filled with unquestionable determination.

"We can't let him gain a foothold in this empire. Otherwise, once he gains power, our position will be in jeopardy."

After hearing this, the confidants responded in unison: "Yes!"

They knew that Minister Ernest had a very strong temper and tactics. Once he decided to do something, he would use any means to achieve his goal.

What's more, they all knew how much of a threat Li Si posed to Minister Ernest.

"The Minister still controls the Empire's assassin organization."

A confidant whispered.

"This invisible blade is the most deadly! Can Li Si escape from this invisible blade?"

Minister Ernest nodded, a fierce light flashed in his eyes: "That's right. I will let the assassin organization attack with all their strength and make sure Li Si disappears from this empire."

At this time, he must show his majesty. Nothing can better demonstrate his deterrent power than a killer organization.

Otherwise, the people under his command might become disloyal. Under normal circumstances, Minister Ernest would naturally not care.

But not now.

On the other side of the empire, in Li Si’s mansion, light and shadow intertwined, and the atmosphere was subtle.

A group of special guests, former loyal supporters of Minister Ernest, gathered together at this moment, with humble looks on their faces, trying to seek a glimmer of hope in front of Li Si.

Li Si sat in the main seat in the hall, his eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through people's hearts.

He quietly looked at these people who had once stood against him, but his heart was calm. He knew that these people were "smart people" in the officialdom, and they knew how to survive in the complex power struggle.

In order to protect themselves, they once chose Minister Ernest as their backer, but now they all came to Li Si, trying to keep their positions by showing goodwill.

Li Si did not directly reject them, nor did he express support.

He just smiled faintly, and then slowly said: "In this empire, there are no eternal friends, nor eternal enemies, only eternal interests. If you want to keep your position, you must see the situation clearly and make the right choice."

Although Li Si's words were plain, they were like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of these people.

After hearing this, they were all shocked and understood the profound meaning of Li Si's words.

They knew that Li Si was not joking or threatening them, but was telling them a cruel fact: in this empire, only interests are eternal. So they all expressed their willingness to support Li Si and work for him.

However, Li Si did not become complacent because he understood that the support of these people was only a temporary choice driven by interests, and once the situation changed, they might betray him again at any time.

Therefore, Li Si did not regard these people as true allies, but kept a certain distance.

He knew that true allies were those who could face difficulties and share victories with him, rather than those who would only bow to their own interests.

"Ernest won't sit still."

Li Si said confidently.

He knew very well that Minister Ernest was cunning and cruel, and knew that he would use all means to suppress him. And the assassin organization controlled by Minister Ernest was the sharpest sword in his hand.

Li Si naturally knew the power of this sword, but he was not afraid of it.

On the contrary, he wanted to break the sword and let the people under Minister Ernest see that he could fight against Minister Ernest and make them disloyal.

"No team or any force can be close to each other."

Li Si thought to himself.

Although the group of Minister Ernest's faction and cronies was powerful, there were bound to be contradictions and cracks among them. As long as these cracks could be found, it would be possible to defeat them in one fell swoop.

How could a mere killer possibly bother Li Si? He is a reincarnation.

So, Minister Ernest sent out a killer organization, intending to use Li Si to let everyone see the consequences of going against him.

However, Li Si's mansion was full of reincarnations, and once the telepathy was activated, the killer had nowhere to hide.

Not to mention that they had read the original plot and had some idea of ​​what methods these killers would use. However, most of these methods were directly abolished in the face of telepathy.

This caused Onesta's confidants to begin to waver.

Because they saw Li Si was dead after Minister Ernest said he would send a killer organization to deal with him.

As a result, after so many days, Li Si was still intact. Not only that, he also hung the killer's body for public display.

This put tremendous psychological pressure on Minister Ernest and his faction's cronies.

They saw Li Si's strength, and also saw the failure and powerlessness of Minister Ornest.

They began to doubt Minister Ernest's ability and began to consider their own future and destiny.

They knew that if they continued to support Minister Ernest, they would also face disaster if Li Si succeeded in defeating him.

Therefore, they began to contact Li Si secretly, hoping to get his support and protection.

Li Si did not directly accept these people's surrender. He understood their thoughts and motives, and knew that they were not truly loyal to him.

Therefore, he adopted a strategy: neither completely rejecting them nor completely trusting them. He made them work for him, but at the same time kept a certain distance and vigilance.

Minister Ernest soon discovered that the situation had changed.

It seemed as if everything collapsed all of a sudden, which made Minister Ernest start to get anxious.

(End of this chapter)