Powerful

Chapter 449 Conditions
(Fourth update!)
In Zichen Hall, the dialogue between Emperor Chongde and Shen Du was still going on.

"I don't care why Sheng Lie appointed you to go with me, but since Sheng Lie has already opened his mouth, I will not allow this matter to be lost. I must know the location of those mine veins! Do you understand?" Emperor Chongde said Said.

He still wanted to poke something useful out of Shen Du's mouth, but he cared more about the ore veins, so he said this.

Shen Du fully understands these words, too much.

However, he shook his head and said, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, I don't understand."

The words fell like this, without any hesitation or timidity, as if they were talking about ordinary things, rather than major events that have troubled the country for six years.

Emperor Chongde never expected that Shen Du would pretend to be stupid and refuse so blatantly.He asked in disbelief: "What did you say? I didn't hear clearly!"

"Please forgive me, the emperor. The grass people don't understand. The grass people have been suspended, and it is really not suitable to go to Wuling. Please ask the emperor to find another capable person." Shen Du replied, meaning the same as before.

presumptuous!If Sheng Lie hadn't resolutely appointed you to go, I would definitely not need you! ——Emperor Chongde almost blurted out such words.

This time, he understood Shen Du's meaning.This suspended official, who could be crushed to death by him at any time, dares to negotiate terms with him!

Emperor Chongde's heart was filled with raging anger, but instead he said with a smile: "Shen Du, do you know that with one order, you and Shen Su can be decapitated!"

Shen Du dared to refuse the imperial order, what qualifications does he have to negotiate terms?Why?
"The grass people know. The emperor wants the grass people to die, and the grass people have to die." Shen Du replied.He knew that before entering the palace, he might have thought of everything.

What he relied on was his understanding of Sheng Lie and his understanding of the emperor's heart.He was using his own life, even Shen Su's, to gamble with Emperor Chongde.

To put it bluntly, barefoot people are not afraid of wearing shoes.Shen Du knows Sheng Lie's desire for escape, knows Emperor Chongde's desire for mineral veins, Sheng Lie and Emperor Chongde have such a desire, they will definitely lose!But they themselves did not realize this.
That being the case, why not bet on this one?What's more, with the foreshadowing done by Abi and Changyin, he will definitely win!
Because he and the Shen family were in such a situation, they had no other choice but to fight hard.He is indomitable, the two meet, the brave wins, that's all.

Now, it is Emperor Chongde who struggles and hesitates.After thinking about it carefully, he knew that Shen Du was qualified to negotiate terms, because Shen Du was not afraid of death and could not be threatened with death; because Sheng Lie's request was Shen Du.

Depth has become the key to determine whether the location of those veins will be discovered.

Since when did the depth become the key to the vein?Whether it started with Shen Dupushi two years ago, or it started with Dongche Shenglie, or it started with Shenglie getting tired of torture twice a month, it's not clear anymore.
Of course, Emperor Chongde could kill Shen Du, so that Sheng Lie could choose someone else to accompany him.But Emperor Chongde didn't know if Sheng Lie would speak again if Shen Du died.

He would never take such a risk!
Time passed bit by bit, the breath of ambergris did not calm down Emperor Chongde, but made him more and more anxious.He is too eager for those mineral veins, the huge reserves of mineral veins, the inexhaustible raw materials for weapons, the most powerful dynasty, the wise king who opened up the land...

Such a temptation is too great, no emperor can refuse.

Shen Du waited quietly, waiting for Emperor Chongde's final decision.He believes that what he waits for must be what he expects. ——He and Shen Su have already deliberated countless times about the reaction of Emperor Chongde, so how could it not be as expected?

After a while, he heard Emperor Chongde say, "Say, what are the conditions?"

Just as Shen Du thought, Emperor Chongde compromised.Between disposing of the Shen family and obtaining the mine veins, Emperor Chongde chose the latter.

Emperor Chongde made this compromise not just to get the ore veins.While hesitating and struggling, he thought of the situation where the officials in the Xuanzheng Palace were overwhelming.

In order to deal with Shen Su and Shen Du, Donggong launched an impeachment against the Shen family, and there were many responders.This made Emperor Chongde uneasy and vigilant: Why did Donggong deal with the Shen family so eagerly?Does this mean that the Shen family is the fear of the East Palace, or even the obstacle of the East Palace?
Human thinking diverges and extends infinitely, and Emperor Chongde is no exception.Is the enemy of the enemy a friend?Then the obstacle of the Eastern Palace is the help of the imperial power.

When Emperor Chongde left in the Xuanzheng Palace, he had already taken precautions against the East Palace and kept the Shen family in mind.This kind of thinking has always been very subtle, even Emperor Chongde himself was overwhelmed by it, and did not grasp it carefully.

The power of the court, the abolishment of the prince, and several mine veins finally prompted Emperor Chongde to compromise and ask Shen Du's conditions to fulfill those irresistible desires.

Shen Du's condition is of course related to Shen Su.

"Caomin is willing to give everything in exchange for his father's freedom and comfort. I implore the emperor to honor his father. Caomin will definitely obtain the ore for the emperor!" Shen Du said.

Of course Shen Su didn't care about titles like Emperor Master, nor did he care about honor or disrespect.But Shen Du, it's impossible not to care.Because he knew too well why Shen Su moved the royal guards and was deprived of honor for what reason.

If it wasn't for saving those imperial guards, if it wasn't for concealing his identity, Shen Su would still be the emperor's master, would still enjoy the honor, and all his past achievements would not be erased.

Father... he has attracted the attention of the entire court with his honorable achievements.Now that the eyes of Emperor Chongde and the court officials are all focused on Shen Su, who would think of Wangjiang Tower?Who hasn't thought that Qin Yi initially set up the killing bureau in Wangjiang Tower just to kill Shen Du?

In the process, Mr. Changyin's impeachment, which went against the grain, was also a stroke of genius.Emperor Chongde's temptation to Shen Du in the pear blossom forest was caused by Young Master Changyin's abnormal attitude towards Shen Du.

After the impeachment caused by the Anguo government, Shen Du's identity was once again concealed, and the hidden danger of being exposed was almost eliminated.

Shen Du knew too well that Shen Su would give everything for him and for the Yuan family.As a member of the Yuan family, as Shen Su's son, how could he enjoy all of this with peace of mind?
For what he lost, Shen Su gave everything he had to get back for Shen Su, including the honor and achievements that were taken away!
Emperor Chongde shook his head and said, "The title of Emperor Teacher has been taken away, and I cannot change it. I cannot agree to this condition."

One moment he won the title of Emperor Teacher, and the next moment he gave him honor, what is this?He will not agree!

At this moment, a letter was delivered outside the Zichen Palace and handed over to Chang Kang.
(Outside the chapter: the fourth change! I have to wait until my daughter is asleep before I can modify and upload it. It’s a bit late~.)

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