Chapter 227 Madman Xiao Tianyu

The news that Ba Yong was defeated by the prince and Xiao Tianyu also reached Xiao Jiyun's ears.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jiyun had no reaction after listening to the Zaozhuang battle report, and did not say any more words, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

Did Xiao Jiyun just give up?

On the other hand, the prince and Xiao Tianyu saw that Ba Yong suffered heavy losses and was retreating step by step, and it was a foregone conclusion that they would defeat the opponent.

For this reason, the prince and Xiao Tianyu gathered together to celebrate and discussed how to completely eliminate Ba Yong in one go tomorrow.

By then, Kyoto would be in their pockets.

It can only be said that the prince and Xiao Tianyu thought too well, and it was like opening champagne at halftime.

The next day, just when the prince and Xiao Tianyu ordered to attack Ba Yong and completely end the war, they saw that several masters appeared in the Ba Yong camp at this time.

This was not over yet. Immediately afterwards, the prince and Xiao Tianyu saw that two great masters appeared in the opponent's camp.

Seeing the two great masters appear, the prince and Xiao Tianyu frowned and looked gloomy.

The prince and Xiao Tianyu had never thought that Xiao Jiyun would be so generous that he actually sent two great masters.

In addition, a bad premonition emerged in the hearts of the prince and Xiao Tianyu.

Xiao Jiyun could send out great masters, there was only one possibility, those people in the palace recognized Xiao Jiyun, otherwise, how could these two great masters obey Xiao Jiyun's orders.

If this is true, it will be very bad for the two of them.

Even the prince didn't know how many masters were hidden in the palace, and it must be more than a few.

"Sound the horn to withdraw the troops!"

Now that the opponent has dispatched such a large lineup, it is useless to rely on these soldiers alone. Forcible attack will only cause heavy casualties and is not worthwhile.

Therefore, the prince and Xiao Tianyu chose to sound the horn to withdraw the troops, and this matter needs to be discussed.

In fact, there is nothing to discuss. Xiao Jiyun has sent out the Grandmaster and many Grandmasters, so they should also send out corresponding masters. Only in this way can the prince and Xiao Tianyu have a chance of victory.

However, what kind of family is behind them? Can the prince and Xiao Tianyu not know it?

If you ask the families to send Grandmasters, they may agree after discussing it.

But if you ask them to send out the Grandmaster, there is no need to think about it. The families will never agree.

It is not to say that the families do not have Grandmasters.

There is a saying that goes, the dynasties are changing, but the families are iron.

The major families have a deep foundation. If you say that there are no Grandmasters behind them, the prince and Xiao Tianyu will never believe it.

But then again, although there are Grandmasters behind the families, they are also extremely rare. Every Grandmaster is their lifeblood.

Do you think the families are willing to invest their lifeblood in the prince and Xiao Tianyu?

Impossible. For the noble families, anyone can be the emperor.

However, the reason why they chose the prince and Xiao Tianyu now is simply because the prince or Xiao Tianyu's ascension to the throne can bring them more benefits.

Now the investment risk is huge, and the noble families will never increase their bets unless the prince or Xiao Tianyu can come up with conditions that can beat them.

Then again, do the prince and Xiao Tingxuan have that ability?

There is no doubt that they have this ability. You know, they are both getting free rides from the noble families at this moment.

When the prince and Xiao Tingxuan proposed to the noble families to send out the masters and great masters, the result was obvious. The noble families directly refused.

That would be fine, the noble families also want to withdraw their investment, take back all their troops and horses, and no longer participate in the fight for the throne.

The noble families' actions are simply forcing the prince and Xiao Tianyu into a dead end.

Once the noble families withdraw, the prince and Xiao Tianyu will really become commanders without troops. They have nothing, so how can they fight Xiao Jiyun.

Xiao Tianyu was the first one who was unwilling to accept it. He had worked so hard for so many years and finally surpassed the crown prince and Xiao Jiyun. He was the prince with the most hope of ascending the throne.

As a result, the emperor suddenly passed away, and Xiao Jiyun launched a palace coup, catching them off guard.

The throne that was originally closest to him was finally far away, and no one could accept it.

Xiao Tianyu directly said to the noble families present: "Which of your families can send a grandmaster and three grandmasters to help me ascend the throne? At that time, I will grant each of you a state governor position."

"!!!"

As soon as Xiao Tianyu said this, the scene became extremely silent, and everyone looked at Xiao Tianyu with wide eyes.

The crown prince also frowned, but he did not speak, and could only say that Xiao Tianyu was a lunatic.

State governor, this position has not been heard for a long time, and it is a bit unfamiliar.

However, no matter how unfamiliar it is, no one present does not know what state governor represents.

Speaking of the position of governor, we have to start from the previous dynasties.

At that time, the court set up the position of governor to better manage the local area.

However, the position of governor was too big, just like the king of the local area, and there was no difference from the feudal kings in ancient times.

Over time, some people became disloyal, and the result can be imagined, another national war with devastating losses.

Later, after the establishment of a new dynasty, in order to prevent such incidents from happening again, the position of governor was abolished.

And now, Xiao Tianyu actually brought up this matter again and promised this position to the family. Is Xiao Tianyu really crazy?

It should be. Seeing that there is no hope of victory, Xiao Tianyu has nothing to worry about.

In other words, nothing is worse than now.

Xiao Tianyu is betting on the appetite of the noble families.

Moreover, this is the only chip he can take out now, and it is still a blank check. It depends on whether the noble families dare to accept it.

But from their reactions, it is obvious that Xiao Tianyu made the right bet.

When Xiao Tianyu said this, the noble families did not speak, neither agreeing nor refusing, which shows that the noble families have this intention in their hearts, but they dare not make a decision rashly.

"Your Highness, this matter is of great importance. We need to go back to the clan to discuss it."

This is the answer these noble families gave to Xiao Tianyu.

Indeed, they were moved by Xiao Tianyu's condition.

But no matter how moved they are, Xiao Tianyu is just a blank check now. They dare not agree to it easily. They still have to go back to the clan to discuss it and see what the clan members' attitude is.

"Okay."

Xiao Tianyu did not refuse them. This matter is of great importance and the family really needs to discuss it.

"But, before you reply to me, everything will remain the same."

Xiao Tianyu made his request.

You can go back and discuss, but the troops cannot be withdrawn, and food and supplies must be provided, otherwise there will be no discussion.

"That's natural."

The noble families also agreed to Xiao Tianyu's request. Even if Xiao Tianyu didn't say it, they would not withdraw the troops or cut off the supply before the result came out.

"Well, then I will wait for your good news. I hope you don't make me wait too long."

"Your Highness, please rest assured. When there is a result, we will inform you as soon as possible."