Chapter 736: How could what Li Chen says be empty words? (Please subscribe

This composure that transcended his age and the attitude of viewing heaven-shaking achievements as ordinary made Prime Minister Zhao Wenyuan and Grand General Guo Guo Po Yun, who were participating in the small-scale meeting in the Imperial Study, secretly admire him, feeling more and more that His Majesty was unfathomable, as if he had already experienced all the vicissitudes of life.

Li Chen usually handled work online via his "mobile phone," so it was rare for him to personally summon his trusted heavyweights for a small meeting.

He dismissed the attendants, leaving only Zhao and Guo present, and went straight to the point, his voice steady: "The matter of Daluo is settled. I will set off in a few days to visit the Yongzhou Empire. This trip may encounter some dangers."

Following this, he concisely informed the two of how he possessed the two nominal titles of "Pope's Successor" and "State Preceptor" in the Yongzhou Empire, as well as the intelligence he had currently received regarding the Pope's mysterious disappearance and Emperor Charles's suspected attack.

Zhao Wenyuan stroked his beard and pondered, his brows slightly furrowed: "Your Majesty, this matter is indeed suspicious. Your subject believes the probability of it being a trap is perhaps not high, but danger certainly exists.

The key is that even if the Pope really had an accident, the Yongzhou Imperial Clan, especially Emperor Charles, would likely never be happy to see you successfully inherit the Pope's position.

They have finally waited for the opportunity where the Holy See is leaderless and internally fighting, allowing them to take the chance to suppress or even control the religious power; how could they allow you, an 'outsider,' especially with your identity as the May Tian Ce Emperor, to sit on that Pope's throne which is sufficient to rival the imperial power? They will inevitably obstruct you by all means, or even strike from the shadows."

According to Zhao Wenyuan's understanding, Charles's attack might be a feigned injury to lower the Holy See's guard, and he could also be manipulating the overall situation from behind the scenes.

Guo Guo Po Yun, standing to the side, was stunned upon hearing this, and asked in surprise with a rough voice: "Ah? Your Majesty, you have such an identity? Does the Yongzhou Holy See acknowledge it?"

His expression was somewhat blank, as if his information was quite blocked.

Seeing this, Zhao Wenyuan couldn't help but hook the corner of his mouth into a smug arc, glancing at Guo Guo Po Yun, his tone carrying a bit of showing off: "Grand General Guo, your information is too out of touch.

His Majesty not only has an identity in Yongzhou, but even that 'Wuzu' who stirred up the winds and clouds in Daluo and is revered as a guardian deity is one of His Majesty's alter egos. Otherwise, why do you think that new Daluo Emperor, Ma Te, would be so submissive and obedient to His Majesty?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Guo Po Yun gasped, his eyes filled with shock as he looked at Li Chen, then turned to Zhao Wenyuan, his eyes revealing a sense of "resentment," as if saying:

"Good for you, Old Man Zhao, we are all His Majesty's trusted heavyweights, how come you know everything, and I'm like an outsider? Such confidential matters, and no one notified me!"

Li Chen took in Guo Guo Po Yun's expression, which was like that of a neglected resentful woman, and couldn't help but find it somewhat funny, explaining: "Minister Guo, there is no need for this. Minister Zhao often asks Me for advice on state affairs via private chat, and asks along the way, so I inform him.

You have never actively asked Me about these things, so I couldn't just pull you over for no reason and tell you how many alter egos I have outside, right?"

His tone was slightly teasing, which served as a step down for Guo Guo Po Yun, then he added: "Next time there are such matters, I will pull the two of you into a group to discuss them together, so you won't always feel that I am biased."

Upon hearing this, Guo Guo Po Yun was immediately moved to tears and hurriedly bowed: "This old subject dares not! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration!"

Although pacified by the promise of being added to a group, he still couldn't help but glare at Zhao Wenyuan, while Zhao Wenyuan returned a smug look that said, "Being close to His Majesty means I can do whatever I want."

After this small interlude, Guo Guo Po Yun also collected his thoughts and analyzed seriously: "Your Majesty, after what Prime Minister Zhao said, this old subject also feels that this matter is mostly inseparable from the Yongzhou Emperor Charles. There must be people Charles has planted within the Holy See.

If you, Your Majesty, return high-profile with the identity of a 'successor' at this time, Charles will inevitably know. How could he sit by and watch you integrate the Holy See's forces? When the time comes, the conflict will become public, and it is highly likely to escalate from internal fighting within the Holy See to a state dispute between the two countries, or even trigger a war."

His analysis was quite pertinent, contrary to his usual norm of advocating for war. ===== CHAPTER 737 =====