Invincible Copy System
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The city lord personally told them that the eldest young master would inherit the family business; they've placed everything on him. If I want to support the Second Young Master, tell me what I should do to win those people’s hearts, or rather, to make them change their minds, while preventing the Second Young Master’s side from retaliating and minimizing all our losses.” This advisor is the city lord's most trusted advisor. If you can peacefully transfer these powers, I guarantee you'll be set ...
The city lord had indeed tested his subordinates to gauge their thoughts. Through various probes, he had come to a clear understanding that changing their allegiance was currently impossible. Each of them had their own agenda, and if he could easily decide their fate, he wouldn't be so heartbroken. Their answers were resolute: "The second young master has his own people; what are we supposed to do? Can this matter be resolved with just a few words? The city lord personally told them that the eldest young master would inherit the family business; they've placed everything on him. Now you expect us to change our allegiance with a single sentence? Is it that easy?"
Even if we went to serve the Second Young Master diligently, would he truly consider us his confidants? Over the years of suppression, they've incurred considerable hatred towards him. How could anyone forgive and forget? Even if the Second Young Master did forgive, would his subordinates? Of course not. They've buried their hatred deep in their bones. They're all in this together, but then again, they'll do anything for their own future, with no bottom line. So when the City Lord tested them, they immediately declared that if he dared to do such a thing, they'd rather split apart, at least to protect everything.
The city lord sighed. His youngest son's change of heart came far too late. If it had been a few years earlier, the city lord would have had ample time to help his son rebuild his power base. But now, he was advanced in years, and controlling all the forces under his command was becoming increasingly unlikely. For this reason, the city lord could only watch patiently. The final outcome was not his concern; he had to let them make their own decisions.
“I know what you’re thinking, so I don’t bring this up easily. But now the time has come to bring it up. If I want to support the Second Young Master, tell me what I should do to win those people’s hearts, or rather, to make them change their minds, while preventing the Second Young Master’s side from retaliating and minimizing all our losses.”
This advisor is the city lord's most trusted advisor. In fact, he had wanted to ask this question before, but he never had the chance. Moreover, the city lord was afraid that if he revealed this intention, his subordinates might change their minds. What the city lord least wanted to see was his subordinates fighting each other. This was the power he had accumulated throughout his life, and instead of passing it on to his sons, he wanted them to kill each other. This was the last thing the city lord wanted to see.
This guy was starting to regret it. If he'd known it was this question, he would never have come in. Now look what happened, the question was being asked to his face. If he didn't answer, he might not even have a chance to leave alive. Even though he'd followed the city lord his whole life, if the city lord wanted him dead, it would only take a few words. So he had to answer this question today, and he had to answer it to the city lord's satisfaction. Otherwise, he might lose his life. The saying "serving a ruler is like serving a tiger" was no exaggeration. Although the city lord wasn't exactly a king, in this city, he was practically an emperor.
"Reporting to the City Lord, if this is truly your intention, I suggest we consider the matter more carefully. If we implement the transfer in the short term, the people on the eldest son's side are not fools. They will soon see that this will not benefit us at all. Precisely because of this, it would be best if we stretched out the entire battle line and transferred them away when they were off guard. Moreover, we still have many enemies outside. If they get this news, it will be a devastating blow to us."
This guy brought up his plan. Although the city lord hadn't explicitly said so before, as advisors, if they didn't think things through, they probably wouldn't be fit for their positions. You're just ordinary people, but the city lord pays you tens of millions in salary every month. Isn't it to use your brains? Now is the time to put them to use. If you can't come up with a good idea, what's the point of your existence?
"I don't care whether it's a long or short time. Gather all of you immediately and come up with a plan. I'm only giving you one day. You'd better make sure the plan is flawless. If it causes internal strife within the family, everyone will have to pay the price. If you can peacefully transfer these powers, I guarantee you'll be set for life, and I'll even make arrangements for your next generation."
The city lord has already given the order, and these people can only carry it out quickly. In fact, the city lord's last sentence had two meanings. If you do it well, your next generation will naturally have a bright future. But if you do it poorly, it is also a threat. Don't expect your next generation to have any future. So it is a double entendre. For the sake of their next generation, they must obey the city lord and not divulge a single word. Once the eldest young master finds out about this, I'm afraid none of you will have a chance to live.
The city lord breathed a sigh of relief. This day was bound to come eventually. Both sons were his flesh and blood. For the city lord, he really didn't want to do this unless it was absolutely necessary. But now there was no turning back. Since he had made the decision, he absolutely couldn't hesitate. His two sons would eventually have to face their own paths. It was his own fault for not having enough power to pave a path for both of them. If he had, perhaps he wouldn't have to face the current struggle. But unfortunately, he didn't have that ability.