Chapter 1274: Dreams and Hope

He Lingchuan had handled cases in Beijia and knew deeply what kind of place Lingxu City was. Not to mention the dignitaries of small countries, even if the Crown Prince of the Chi Yan Nation, Fu Shanyue, had accumulated grievances, occupied the moral high ground, and stood out, and even if several vassal demon nations had jointly submitted letters to pressure them, the Elixir Case had almost failed to be investigated.

That place was almost the center of Beijia's power struggle. He Lingchuan wasn't surprised at all that the Yao Crown Prince drowned in that whirlpool.

But with his successor dead in Lingxu City, what would the Yao King's state of mind be at the time?

It probably wasn't very comfortable.

"Also, the Great Supervisor of the Yao Nation was sent by Beijia; this was the first time in history, a move by Beijia to show its power."

He was talking about Qingyang? He Lingchuan's heart moved: "Hasn't one been assigned for over a hundred years?"

Boss Situ He was very certain: "Never before! This position was specially set up this time."

That is to say, Beijia's control over the Yao Nation was to be further strengthened.

It hadn't happened for over a hundred years, but it appeared now; what did it mean? Besides wanting to settle Qingyang, was it because the Yao Nation's centrifugal force toward Beijia had increased? Any country has a natural desire for independence and autonomy.

"Anything else?"

"It can be seen that the power of the Yao Nation is not worth mentioning in front of the true Heaven-Favored Nation." Boss Situ He's eyes were firm, "If we strive for self-improvement, if we can make Beijia see our value—"

"—perhaps, we can win Beijia's support!"

He Lingchuan pondered: "Beijia's support, huh?"

It sounded a bit surprising at first, but the Boss Situ family's idea was actually reasonable.

"Although Beijia is arrogant and haughty, its justice is far superior to other countries, and it also has a powerful influence on the Flash Gold Plain. As it looks now, Beijia is probably increasingly dissatisfied with the Yao Nation. This is our opportunity." Boss Situ He licked his lips, "As long as we get Beijia's support, dealing with the Yao Nation will be easier."

He Lingchuan nodded.

He had to admit that except for the first sentence, Boss Situ He's analysis was very correct.

"If you win Beijia's favor—" he pondered, "it makes sense. If the Yao Nation isn't easy to use, why can't Beijia change to another agent on the Flash Gold Plain?"

Why couldn't this agent be the Boss Situ family?

This possibility always existed.

"This step is very difficult, but this direction is worth striving for." Boss Situ He was talking about his family's long-term plan, "The Yao Nation is also old and decaying. Once the opportunity arises, if we can eradicate this tumor that is causing trouble, perhaps the Flash Gold Plain can end its turmoil and welcome peace."

His face truly held longing.

He Lingchuan was thoughtful: "It seems the Yao Nation is the source of turmoil on the Flash Gold Plain?"

Boss Situ He said decisively: "Exactly. At least in the mid-west."

"Good, good." He Lingchuan laughed, "Hearing that the Boss Situ family has ambition, my Chamber of Commerce can also lay out its plans with peace of mind."

"The Boss Situ family is deeply grateful for Brother He's support." Boss Situ He expressed his gratitude again.

The two chatted for a few more idle words, Boss Situ He said goodbye, and He Lingchuan sent him to the door of the Chamber of Commerce.

Until his back disappeared at the corner of the street, the Soul-Absorbing Mirror let out an *oops*: "He thinks the turmoil on the Flash Gold Plain is all caused by the Yao Nation. You aren't going to correct him?"

"For the Boss Situ father and son, this is the correct answer."

"He doesn't know. The Heavenly God is the mastermind?"

"So what if he knows, so what if he doesn't? The so-called conspiracy of the Heavenly God is, after all, too far away from people, and there is no evidence." He Lingchuan walked back, "But the strength and prosperity of Beijia are obvious to all."

"People only believe what they see with their own eyes." He smiled, "Why did Beijia originally tolerate students from all countries in the world and attract them to study there? Because what they saw with their own eyes and experienced personally is more convincing than any evidence."

"Students like Boss Situ He are all descendants of famous families from various places; they have been influenced by Beijia for many years in Lingxu City, so naturally, they are full of good feelings for Beijia." He Lingchuan teased, "Wanting to correct their concepts in a few words? How arrogant is that idea."

It is very difficult for people to have a vision and pattern that transcends their era.

Even if you analyze it for them, they might not be able to accept it.

At such times, He Lingchuan would feel fortunate that he didn't originally belong to this world or this era.

The mirror was still unhappy: "We are the ones helping them a lot, but they still lean toward Beijia in their hearts."

"It's just human nature." He Lingchuan had long since seen through it, "The future plans of the Boss Situ father and son, including defeating the Bixia and dealing with the Yao Nation, are all very correct. As for them taking Beijia as their future hope—"

"Hope is the driving force for moving forward. If you can't provide more useful help, you shouldn't shatter their hope first."

He sighed lightly, "I want to form a good relationship with the Boss Situ father and son, so I must have a sense of proportion and not point fingers at them."

Provide people with a little goodwill and help, and then demand they change their faith?

He wasn't a god.

Oh, a god? He Lingchuan had a few more thoughts.

Two hours later, He Lingchuan was packing things when Jiang Lishui suddenly came in again: "Island Master, someone outside asks to see you, saying he is an old friend of yours from Lingxu, named Fan Shuang."

Fan Shuang? He Lingchuan thought carefully for a long time before digging this name out from the depths of his memory.

Indeed, he had drunk with this person in Lingxu City, but the other party wasn't a student of the Imperial Academy, but studied at an academy in Lingxu City, only a few streets away from the Imperial Academy.

"Let him in."

Before long, Jiang Lishui led the visitor in.

This person was fair-skinned, round-faced, and slightly fatter than He Lingchuan remembered.

He Lingchuan put down his pen and laughed: "It really is you, Brother Fan, what wind blew you here?"

Fan Shuang bowed as soon as he arrived: "Long time no see. After more than two years, Brother He has become Island Master He, and only one thing is the same as before: wherever you go, you are glorious!"

The two exchanged pleasantries and laughed happily.

He Lingchuan had too many drinking friends in Lingxu City. When everyone drank halfway, they would often call friends to join the party, and there were countless "friends" he had only met once.

He only remembered Fan Shuang's name and knew he was from a small country east of the Ya Nation; he had no other impression.

"Where is Brother Fan working now?"

Fan Shuang smiled: "Yao Nation, a small registrar, not worth mentioning."

Oh, so he was a Yao Nation person. He Lingchuan nodded, already having a plan in mind: "Brother Fan came a day late and couldn't drink with Yu Hai and the others; it's a pity."

Fan Shuang wondered: "Yu Hai was here yesterday? Missing it, truly unfortunate."

Both were full of regret, but they knew clearly that this was no longer Lingxu City, and these two sides probably couldn't drink together.

"Sit." He Lingchuan turned to call for tea, "Taste my tea, grown on my own island."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1275 =====