On the one hand, it has been planned for a long time.

On the one hand, it is a hasty response.

No wonder Shang Jiong was depressed, and no wonder he didn't dare to act rashly even though he knew who the enemy was.

In addition to the fact that most of the kingdom's military and civil servants prefer the second prince, a more important point is that the second prince controls most of the production and industry in the kingdom. This is the fundamental reason why he can win over the civil servants and generals.

It turns out that Shang King Shang Zhen’s design was very beautiful. Even if the eldest prince Shang Jiong was in power and the second prince Shang Yu was in charge of money, there would be no conflict between the two and there would be no situation of brothers fighting for the throne. Unfortunately, he thought too much about people.

It's too simple, and I think of Shang Yu too simply.

Having mastered the economic lifeline of the kingdom and having a large amount of gold in his hands, he would not be satisfied with just being the richest person in the kingdom. He also wanted a higher goal, the throne.

A large number of civil servants and generals fell under his money and material offensive.

Some powerful immortal cultivators and immortal cultivating forces in the kingdom, whose needs for money and immortal cultivating equipment were more urgent and more snobbish, were also drawn over.

Although Shang Jiong occupied the title of crown prince, from the perspective of the balance of power, he was in a complete defeat.

It is precisely because of this that he is extremely eager to win over any immortal power that can help him. Jin Ling is one of the important people he hopes to win over.

"Then your Highness, come to me." Jin Ling still didn't quite understand what he meant.

"You are now completely branded with my family, Feng Yuandao's family, and the conflict with the second prince's power is not small." Shang Jiong said, "The Lingshan Fairyland where you are is completely capable of breaking up with them.

A place where the battle is fought is the forefront of the battle between the two forces. Most of the recent bloody turmoil in the kingdom started here."

"I have decided to fully support the Gu family and the business development of your Jinyuan territory, and help you clear away all the conspiracies and obstacles in the upper echelons of the kingdom." Shang Jiong said, "You can just do things according to your own ideas."

Hong Sheng, who was standing by, nodded slowly at these words. Ever since the battle in the bamboo forest at Sanzhuyi, he was also deeply shocked by the potential shown by this boy.

"Thank you, Your Highness." If there are no people in the upper echelons of the kingdom who secretly make trouble in various names, it can really save a lot of trouble. After all, when it comes to playing politics, Jin Ling is not qualified to compete with those old politicians.

"Moreover, I have decided to make the decision to marry Shang Ran to you." Shang Jiong continued.

The young man suspected that he had heard wrongly: "Your Highness, please stop joking, that is Your Highness the Princess."

"I'm serious." Shang Jiong said sternly, "I have long wanted to bring you two together. Do you still remember what happened at Yuanhua Tower that day? Let you meet, in fact, to some extent, it was for this purpose. She is a

The princess of the country has a distinguished status, and is also the deputy commander of the city defense army. She is young and beautiful, and has a straightforward personality."

"And you are the only son of the former King of Jin. You are also of high status. Now, as a noble, you own a double stone territory, with Jinyuan and other industries under you. You are a newly rising young hero in the kingdom. You two are a perfect match. If you get married,

If so, it also declares that the long-standing feud between the two surnames of Shanxi and merchants will finally be resolved, which is a blessing to all people."

After hearing this, Jin Ling believed that the eldest prince was serious.

For some reason, his mind suddenly recalled Yingxue's beautiful face, and the happy time when the two rode together, soaring between the grassland and the sky.

However, Shang Jiong's words, "Declaring that the long-standing feud between the Shanxi and Shang surnames will finally be resolved, will be a blessing to all people," quickly pulled him out of such a scene.

This sentence is exactly what Jin Ling has been thinking about and dreaming about for the past two years.

"You and Shang Ran are both fifteen or sixteen years old. Shang Ran is a little older than you. Generally speaking, you are still young. If you don't want to get married right away, you can make an appointment first and make it official when the time is right.

Get married." Shang Jiong seemed to have prepared a set of words in advance.

He turned around and asked Hong Sheng: "Honorable Sir, do you think this is a good solution?"

"Your Highness has thought carefully, which is very good." Hong Sheng said. He looked at Jin Ling and noticed the hesitation on the young man's face. "Master Jin, what do you think?"

When I think of Shang Ran, I think of Huang Fei in that dream world. That person I have a crush on in my mind

A long-lasting goddess. Being able to marry the goddess in your heart is of course a great joy in life.

Of course, Shang Ran is not Huang Fei. She has her own unique character and temperament. This unique character and temperament also deeply attracts her to some extent.

"After the engagement is concluded, the royal family will have reason to support you and your territory." Shang Jiong said, "I have already thought about it for you. The royal family can recommend you to Lingtong Immortal City in Lone Bamboo Kingdom, a large sect.

Go and practice and study for the Shanhai Sect."

"Shanhaizong?"

Hong Sheng added: "This is what I suggested to Your Highness. The Shanhai Sect's cultivation method is world-famous. If you want to become a strong man, it is essential to practice in such a large sect. Practice for three to five years.

After that, you can return to the Northern Jin Dynasty. By then, not to mention your strength, just having the title of a disciple of the Shanhaizong will be able to intimidate at least one party."

These words moved the young man's heart.

"Venerable Hong Sheng trained in the Shanhai Sect for four years when he was young." Shang Jiong said, "Now he is one of the four strongest men in the kingdom, which shows how powerful this sect is."

Among the large sects, Jin Ling has only heard of the name of the Lingluan Sect so far. The Lingluan Sect only has one person stationed in the Lingshan area, Yingxue, but its demonstrated strength is beyond the reach of all the sects in the kingdom.

At such a young age, Yingxue has actually cultivated to the Immortal Realm, and even developed a body of powerful strength and equipment.

The major sects are indeed the major sects.

Thinking of this, Jin Ling actually felt longing for it.

It seems that the eldest prince has already planned his own path forward.

"Shang Ran, Her Royal Highness the Eleventh Princess, does she agree?" Jin Ling asked. In fact, asking such a question means that he agrees with Shang Jiong's words. But he still needs to see the woman's attitude.

He didn't know whether this prospect was the most beneficial to Jinyuan and himself. At least, it would allow the people of Jin to live a better life. This was the main thing.

Family, country, world, responsibility.

I have read a lot of books, and my understanding of the connotations of these words is far better than the average person.

It is normal to give up one's original ideals and designs for the sake of one's family, country, and world. What's more, Shang Ran is a person who frequently appears in his dreams.

While walking back to Jinhua City, I kept sleeping on Her Highness the Princess's lap, half asleep and half awake. For a girl who has not yet left the palace to allow a man to make such intimate gestures to her, she is actually feeling the same in her heart.

kind of affirmation and acquiescence.

In other words, Shang Jiong had explained this matter to her before that. She had no objection.

"Yingxue's opinion of you has changed a lot. I asked her opinion on this matter." Shang Jiong said, "She said she doesn't actually hate you."
Chapter completed!