Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!

Chapter 709: Chapter 201 Mianshui Shocked, Chen 94 Still Knows Peng Yingyu!_4

Since then, he was despised by those of that time, leading many to abandon Chen Youliang and defect to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Among the most famous was Fu Youde.

Chen Jie reflected on the historical records, which merely noted that first, Ni Wenjun rebelled against Xu Shouhui, but Xu Shouhui found out and Ni Wenjun fled to Chen Youliang for refuge. However, not long after, Chen Youliang killed Ni Wenjun and took his head to Xu Shouhui.

Xu Shouhui was overjoyed and rewarded Chen Youliang, appointing him as the Minister. Yet, soon after, Chen Youliang usurped the power.

Finally, Chen Youliang, braving immense disapproval, executed Xu Shouhui!

He became a widely despised regicide of the time.

In future evaluations, it was noted that Chen Youliang’s political maneuvers were immature, the usurping was one thing but killing Xu Shouhui was unnecessary. This act drove away Xu Shouhui’s top generals, such as Fu Youde and Ding Pulong.

Chen Jie also felt that Chen Youliang was indeed overly ruthless. He aimed to become the Emperor; having defeated Xu Shouhui, he could have simply incarcerated him and then, after some time, poisoned him or used some other means to quietly eliminate him.

There was no need for such drastic measures as killing Xu Shouhui, heaping upon himself the infamy of regicide, a stigma lasting for thousands of years.

As Chen Jie thought this, Monk Peng belched and said, ”Brother Jiu Si, you haven’t read the letter from Brother Ni yet. Have a read, then we can talk.”

Hearing this, Chen Jie quickly replied, ”Yes, I almost forgot about the letter while chatting with you, Master.”

Chen Jie said and directly opened the letter, pulling out a sheet of paper.

[Brother Jiu Si]

[Ever since we parted at Mianshui, I always think of you. Having spoken today with Brother Peng, I couldn’t help but remember you even more]

[I don’t know how well you are now, as worldly affairs bind me, unable to meet with you. My heart is filled with regret]

[But Brother Peng is heading to Mianshui, so I had him bring this letter to express my longing]

[Additionally, Brother Peng is currently looking for capable people. I thought of you immediately. I am planning something big with Brother Peng; I wonder if you would be interested]

[If you are interested, you could come back with Brother Peng. Let’s drink and chat together as brothers]

[If you have other plans, you may still trust Brother Peng, a man of high moral character. If you encounter any difficulties, you can discuss them with him]

[I hope to meet you soon and share a drink. I still remember the promise you made to me; when we meet next, you must impress me.]

[I wonder what level you have reached now...]

[Your brother: Handwritten by Ni Wenjun!]

Warmth filled Chen Jie’s heart as he read the contents; Brother Ni indeed had a way with words. In fact, Chen Jie also longed to meet and share a joyful drink.

Monk Peng, looking at Chen Jie, said, ”Brother Jiu Si, Ni Wenjun calls me older brother, and you call him older brother, which makes me your older brother too. You have no objections, right?”

Chen Jie replied, ”To have an elder brother like Brother Peng is my good fortune.”

Monk Peng said, ”Good, you go with me without any fuss, straightforward, I like that.”

Monk Peng then asked Chen Jie, ”So, would you like to join my Maitreya Sect? We need a Manager in our sect.”

Chen Jie asked, ”Master, what exactly does this Manager role entail?”

Monk Peng replied, ”Brother Jiu Si, you know my ambition is to create an Emperor. This Manager will eventually be the Empire’s Prime Minister, second only to one, above ten thousand!”

Hearing this, Chen Jie couldn’t help but admit, Peng Yingyu’s offer was indeed tempting — second only to one, above ten thousand, who wouldn’t be moved!

Furthermore, the Empire was filled with skilled individuals. The South’s Red Turban Maitreya Sect, with Sect Hierarch Monk Peng ranked as the sixth strongest in the world, was a place where one could achieve greatness. Currently, Chen Jie was merely leading a makeshift team, his power barely considered third-rate.

Compared to the potential Prime Minister of this great Empire, he was insignificant. One could say, Peng Yingyu was genuinely sincere.

This also reflected a trust in Ni Wenjun, but Chen Jie couldn’t accept it. Ever since he learned that the Emperor was Xu Shouhui, Chen Jie had been hesitant to agree.

Chen Jie wasn’t sure if there was a concept of karma in this world.

But he feared that he might end up confronting Xu Shouhui in the future. If he killed him, wouldn’t he bear the stigma of regicide?

Thinking this, Chen Jie said, ”Brother Peng, thank you for your kind offer, but I’d rather not join the Maitreya Sect.”

Peng Yingyu wasn’t surprised and merely said, ”Oh, no matter, I was just asking. It doesn’t affect our brotherly bond.”

Startled by this response, Chen Jie asked, ”Brother Peng, aren’t you curious why I won’t join?”

Peng Yingyu replied, ”Brother Jiu Si, did you know I can read faces?”

Chen Jie, taken aback, asked, ”Brother Peng, what did you see in my face?”

Peng Yingyu said, ”Your facial features originally signal Greedy Wolf, indicating a person adept in warfare, unwilling to be subordinate, with a potentially deceitful and cruel nature.”

”Yet your Heavenly Spirit shows a pattern like the Greedy Wolf dispersing, which unexpectedly becomes a great fortune. Such a life sign is beyond my understanding, but your overall fate is still dominated by the Greedy Wolf in the Central Palace. Although there are changes, they are minor, so your future, if not a king, must be a great Minister.”

”It is consistent with a face not submissive to others, so it’s normal for you not to agree.”

Not entirely understanding, Chen Jie grasped the essence of what was said about Greedy Wolf. He knew of the war-indicating star, Greedy Wolf, which foretold his inevitable engagement in warfare.

Chen Jie fell silent, and at that moment, Peng Yingyu slowly stood up and said, ”Jiu Si, I have delivered the letter, and I recognize you as a brother. Don’t worry about the rest. The whole world is just a jar of wine; our ability to drink together is fate, burp, I’m leaving. Your wine is really good, send me some when you have a chance.”