509 Pre-Election Rumble 3 (1/2)

Zhuge Liang: ”I need Ma Chao's help. Do you think you can persuade him to our side?”

While others were conspiring with each other, Zhuge Liang was not idle. He also sent private messages to many people, including Li Feihong.

Li Feihong: ”Don't be ridiculous. Zhang He killed his father. Then, I killed Pang Tong and Zhang Fei. That guy hates us to the guts. Keeping him in jail is already pushing it.”

Zhuge Liang: ”I see. How about this? Can you escort me to see him after this mess? I'm bored of this farce.”

Li Feihong: ”You don't care at all about who is going to be your new boss, do you?”

Zhuge Liang: ”Isn't the new emperor decided? Cao Cao is leading them by the nose to that extend. I'll be surprised if Zhang Guo or Zhang Yi is not the next emperor.”

Li Feihong: ”You think? I'm sure everybody here is speculating Sun Quan since Cao Cao is hinting it.”

Zhuge Liang: ”Not possible. Sun Quan won't take the bait. Unless we are doing nothing, Sun Quan will be the new emperor.”

Li Feihong: ”You know that your words are contradicting, right?”

Zhuge Liang: ”I never contradict. I'm merely stating the fact. Back to the topic, will you guide me to Ma Chao or not? If so, please make sure nobody sees us. Thank you kindly.”

Li Feihong: ”Is this Sun Quan thingy relates to Ma Chao?”

Zhuge Liang: ”Not directly. Answer my question, will you? Yes or no?”

Li Feihong: ”Fine. But you have to tell me what you're scheming in full. I don't like secrets.”

Zhuge Liang: ”Will do that later. Please be patient.”

Li Feihong: ”…”

After Zhuge Liang arranged a meeting with Li Feihong, he closed the chat window and opened a new one. This time, he sent messages to Sima Yi.

Zhuge Liang: ”Yo, buddy. Do you still want Sun Quan and his family dead?”

Sima Yi: ”No comment.”

Zhuge Liang: ”Are you sure? I'm willing to help, ya know?”

Sima Yi: ”Dafuq? What do you want?”

Zhuge Liang: ”Now, you're acting stupid. Reread my messages above, dummy.”

Sima Yi: ”I can read, but I know that it isn't your true goal. What the fuck do you want?”

Kongming snickered as Sima Yi was as sharp as ever. The latter saw through his intention and forced him to reveal his motive right away.

Zhuge Liang: ”Let's trade. I want Te Langpu dead, but I'll give you Sun Quan.”

Sima Yi: ”Why do you think that I can help you? Te Langpu has nothing to do with me.”

Zhuge Liang: ”You sure? If so, I'll go find another guy. I'm sure Guo Jia or Cao Cao won't hesitate to accept my deal.”

Sima Yi: ”Stop, you prick! Fine! Tell me the details!”

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The meeting concluded at 11PM as Liu Xie adjourned the meeting in exhaustion, tiring from yelling.

In the end, Te Langpu managed to promote himself as the new Federal Election Commission's chief chairman. Within three months, he needed to finish the entire details and election regulations, including managing the event.

Although it was a tough job in this world, Te Langpu was still cheerful. After all this time, the absolute authority fell into his hands. He was now the kingmaker, who could create any rule that would influence the outcome of this election now.

'Hehehe! Let's see. I can just give the majority of voter rights to Sun Quan's men and be done with it, but it will arouse suspicion. Counterfeit votes shouldn't be possible here either since everyone and their grandmothers have sixth senses now. Eh, I can just use the good old pay-to-vote trick, scandals, or external influence like the old world. Just you watch. I'll make capitalism great again!'

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Even after the meeting had ended, the private messages did not stop. This time, it was another private group, in which only 3 members were in the chat.

Guo Jia: ”Can we talk?”

There was a limit on how Te Langpu could tolerate. Overworking wasn't one of those.

Te Langpu: ”How about – Can I rest? You motherfuckers overworked me!”

Cao Cao: ”Unfortunately, not yet. Something urgent has just come up.”

Te Langpu: ”What is it now?”

Guo Jia: ”We've found that Sun Quan, Sima Yi, Li Feihong, Liu Xie, Lu Zhi, and Zhuge Liang also used private chat during the meeting. We're not the only one scheming, so our plan can fail if they interfere.”

Te Langpu: ”No shit, Sherlock! Did you think you guys are the only ones with a private messenger feature? News Flash! Every motherfucker in the main clan can use it!”

Guo Jia: ”Please be civil, Prime Minister. How about this? We are planning to abolish Zhang Tong's No-Private-Army laws, but we won't get rid of them completely. Instead, we will leave some rooms for only nobles and generals from our sides. We will give you some privileges after the election end. Can we get your attention now?”

Te Langpu: ”You should have said that earlier. Well, what is it?”

Guo Jia: ”Our agents managed to contact Cao Xing and Cao Qinghe in the inner palace. We've got a piece of interesting information from the harem.”

The strategist continued to explain.

All these years, Ye City's inner palace had been quiet and peaceful since all concubines behave under the absolute political dominance of Diaochan and Dong Bai.

However, one more powerhouse emerged while the latter two were busy cultivating. Wang Yi revealed herself as a cultivator with 7 wings. The sixth princess, Wang Yi's sole daughter, also showed her innate talent, displaying her mixed 4 wings to everyone in the palace.

By increasing one 6-wing or 7-wing immortal, it changed the landscape of all factions. As long as Wang Yi joined any faction, the tip of balance might change.

Currently, Tong's supporter factions, Lu Zhi's faction, Zhang Jiao's Yellow Turban, Hua Tuo's physicians, Liu Xie and his two brothers' loyalists, and Li Feihong's Monster Legion were dominating over other clans and families.

This was where things were strange to Guo Jia and Cao Cao.

First, Tong's supporters did not bother communicating with Wang Yi or meeting with her in private.

Secondly, despite her power and influence, Wang Yi did not show interest in the power struggling behind the court. Instead, she acted docile, following Diaochan's orders obediently.

And lastly, Tong or his supporters never invited her to the main clan!

Te Langpu: ”Doesn't Zhang Tong want to keep his family away from politics? Remember Zhang Min? She has 6 demon wings, but none of them invite her here.”

Cao Cao: ”That's what we thought about it at first, but I change my mind. This afternoon, I slipped out of the meeting and met Wei Yan.”

Te Langpu: ”Isn't that guy from the White Horse Legion of Sima Yi?”

Cao Cao: ”Yes. Here's the interesting part. He's not happy with Sima Yi since they are love-rival. He is willing to cooperate, but he wants us to help him get rid of Sima Yi.”

Te Langpu: ”Lame.”

Cao Cao: ”There's more. He has been exchanging letters with Zhang Min, and he knows a bit of insider info. He knows why Wang Yi is like that.”

Cao Cao: ”News Flash again, Zhang Min slipped info to Wei Yan by accident that Wang Yi is also an otherworlder! That consort is Tong's sex slave through and thorough, so it's impossible for anyone to bright her to their sides!”

Te Langpu: ”I still see no point in this.”

Cao Cao: ”Wow. You're an idiot. Don't you get it? Since Wang Yi can't be moved by trickery, bribery, or persuasion, what do you think will happen if someone shows up on her door and want her to betray Zhang Tong?”

Te Langpu: ”Obviously, she's gonna kill that fool.”