Chapter 657

He caught the hidden meaning in Zhangsun Wuji's words.

"Could it be that it's not just about trade?"

Zhangsun Wuji laughed heartily.

"Trade? In a small, sparsely populated country like Japan, how much money can be made from trade? Is it worth such a massive mobilization?

Let me give you another hint: why did His Majesty let me be the only one in charge of trade with Japan, and forbid other noble families from interfering?"

Li Tai became even more curious.

There was indeed something fishy about this matter; many noble families had already expressed their dissatisfaction, believing the Emperor was too biased toward Zhangsun Wuji.

"Could there be some inside story to this?"

Zhangsun Wuji stroked his beard and nodded, looking full of airs.

"This matter is known only to His Majesty and me. The imperial court will secretly allocate a sum of money to fund Japanese pirates to disrupt Great Qin's shipping.

In the future, those pirates will become a force in my hands.

This is also the most secretive force I have to support you in becoming the Crown Prince."

Japanese pirates!

No wonder he said earlier that they could hire Japanese ninjas.

Li Tai understood.

Zhangsun Wuji wanted to use this unknown force to secretly clear obstacles for him and help him ascend to the position of Crown Prince!

"Then Tai'er will rely entirely on you, Uncle!"