Chapter 675 - 479: So Much Nonsense

"What a bunch of unruly lowlifes." As he was left waiting by the other party, Zhao Ying couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

The patrolling soldier soon returned: "Our king agrees to see you, follow me."

Zhao Ying almost lost his smile.

As a disciple of the Zhao Family, people usually came running to see him.

Since when did anyone dare to make him wait?

"Brother Zhao, why are you here? I’ve missed you so much." Zhou Kunshan gave Zhao Ying a big hug.

"Wondering what benefits you brought us this time, brother."

Seeing Zhou Kunshan’s extremely excited expression, Zhao Ying’s anger flared up.

It was intentional, this bastard was definitely doing it on purpose.

What a rubbish gift, those supplies were obviously snatched by this bandit.

Zhao Ying forced a smile: "Of course there are gifts, all with my entourage. I’ll have them sent over now."

Two whole carts of food and weapons were sent into the camp on Tianwang Mountain.

Zhao Ying had long known that this Luu Dafei was shamelessly greedy and would certainly demand benefits.

Since he came to negotiate allegiance, he couldn’t appear too stingy.

Therefore, Zhao Ying specifically prepared these gifts.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..." After Zhou Kunshan received the gifts, he looked at Zhao Ying with a face full of pity.

"As a brother, aren’t you having a hard time recently? It used to be dozens or hundreds of carts of gifts, but this time there are only two."

"Sorry, brother, if I knew you were so down and out, I absolutely wouldn’t have accepted your gifts."

...

Zhao Ying wanted to kill someone.

He had seen shamelessness before, but never to this extent.

Two whole carts, and this bastard still complained it was not enough?

I endure.

"Brother Luu, you jest... This time I..."

Zhao Ying hadn’t finished speaking before Zhou Kunshan pulled him towards the Unity Hall of the mountain fortress: "Brother, since you’re here, let’s not leave until we’re drunk."

Meat and wine filled the table quickly.

"Good brother, cheers!"

Every time Zhao Ying wanted to discuss the topic of allegiance, Zhou Kunshan deliberately interrupted him.

Once or twice could be a coincidence, but after many times Zhao Ying understood it was intentional.

Clearly beneath that rough exterior was a very calculating mind.

Not surprising, if not so, they wouldn’t have suffered losses repeatedly at this guy’s hands.

After two whole hours of tossing around, Zhao Ying finally found an opportunity to state his purpose.

"Brother Luu, I know you are one of the rare heroes in the world. For a hero like you, becoming a mere bandit seems wasteful."

"I wonder if you’re interested in working for the Imperial Court? Rest assured, my Zhao Family court is consistently generous towards capable people, and won’t mistreat loyal subjects."

"I see..." Zhou Kunshan stroked his chin, pretending to ponder deeply.

Seeing there might be a chance, Zhao Ying hurriedly said: "Brother Luu, even though I am a Zhao Family member, I admire your character."

"Even if you don’t consider yourself, think of your descendants."

"You may not care about the reputation of being a bandit thief, but would you want your son or grandson to be branded as an unworthy thief from birth?"

"This..." Luu Dafei’s eyes flickered, clearly moved.

Zhao Ying knew he couldn’t miss the opportunity, immediately taking out a memorial and placing it in front of Zhou Kunshan.

Zhou Kunshan pretended to be displeased and said heavily: "Zhao Ying, are you playing me? You know I can’t read, yet you show me this?"

Only then did Zhao Ying seem to realize the mistake and said with a smile: "My memory failed me. Brother Luu, though you can’t read, your knowledge and eloquence are in no way inferior to those learned scholars. I always forget this."

"This is a memorial written by my Uncle Wang, the Eastern King. The content is to ask the court to confer the title of Duke upon you."

"The court won’t reject my uncle’s memorial, so once it’s sent, Brother Luu you’ll be confirmed as Duke."

"In the future, your son and grandson will be born as Dukes of the court. This is surely better than being a bandit."

"Duke..." Zhou Kunshan looked at the memorial with greed in his eyes.

Zhao Ying secretly scorned.

Clearly inexperienced muddy-legs, they truly think being a Duke is impressive?

Naturally, there are many pitfalls for someone like Luu Dafei who hasn’t been through the officialdom.

Being a Duke seems grand, but it’s just a title.

No matter how noble the position, without actual power, it’s useless.

The content of the memorial is real, but whether Zhao Kongqing will submit it is uncertain.

By that time, Luu Dafei would be Zhao Kongqing’s puppet, having to obey his orders.

Otherwise...

Having been a bandit and killed soldiers, such crimes won’t be easily wiped away.

Obviously, right now Luu Dafei would not consider these.

You can see from his eyes, completely bewitched by Zhao Kongqing’s promises.

"Good brother! I knew as soon as you came you’d bring me benefits."

"Since the Imperial Court doesn’t mind my being a rough man, I’m willing to serve the court."

Despite some twists and turns, negotiating Luu Dafei’s allegiance went surprisingly smoothly.