Doomsday Code

Chapter 463: Winning over Holmes

When Holmes heard this, he just smiled. Could he tell Chen Cheng that he was busy with trivial matters every day, and even if he had a plan for such a big thing, he would ultimately have to listen to Moss XIII?

When Chen Cheng saw Holmes's slightly embarrassed expression, he knew that he was right.

How could a king like Moss XIII really share his power with the Executive Yuan?

These high-ranking officials of the State Council are at most advisers, and the things they can decide on their own are at most trivial matters.

"Today is a happy day, so I won't talk about work, or my head will hurt again."

Holmes also changed the subject.

"Ah, what the Prime Minister said is true. I am really spoiling the fun."

"Let's talk about my Earl, for example. Don't think that this territory is well governed. Tell the Prime Minister secretly that in fact, it was Archon Tophis who was doing all this. The Earl is just a hands-off manager."

Chen Cheng pretended to be cautious and spoke in Holmes' ear.

"My Earl told me that what he hates most is being buried in endless paperwork and government affairs. He believes that what a leader needs most is power, and government affairs should be handed over to people who can handle them."

"Don't tell anyone about this, or my Lord Earl will blame me for gossiping about him."

Although Chen Cheng's suggestion was crude, it was the most effective.

And what Chen Cheng said was not entirely wrong.

Huidun let Tophis handle most of the government affairs in the territory, and all he did was to see the results after Tophis handled them.

So as long as Holmes asked around after he left, he would know that Chen Cheng was not deceiving him.

At most, I can just guide him.

At this moment, Huidun also came forward.

"Brown, what are you talking about with the Prime Minister? Are you saying bad things about me?"

Huidun had not forgotten that Chen Cheng had slandered him in front of Xiao Dun about having an affair with the maid.

However, his words just confirmed what Chen Cheng had just said to Holmes.

Holmes' expression remained unchanged, but he smiled and said to Huidun:

"Your Highness, you have a good helper. We were just talking about the current development of Huidun City. As the prime minister, I have to come and learn from him. I hope that the whole kingdom can develop like Huidun City in the future."

Holmes: This can be considered a kind of hookup and suggestion.

Huidun had no idea about the plan that Chen Cheng had just come up with, but he adhered to the principle of not provoking others, so he nodded in agreement and humbly praised Holmes' achievements as prime minister.

This was just an accident, which gave Holmes other ideas.

Could it be that Huidun also wants to win me over?

Holmes couldn't help but think.

But then he thought of Moss XIII. How could Huidun recruit him? Wasn't he afraid of being retaliated against?

Since Holmes could become the prime minister, he must know himself very well. Judging from his personality, he is definitely an ungrateful person who can never be tamed.

He did not think that this was an insult to himself, because only if he had a clear understanding of himself, he would know how to strike a balance when doing things, so that he would not be unable to make up for it afterwards.

Then he thought about Huidun's background and his childhood experiences, and realized that he had never learned the art of being an emperor.

He has been discriminated against and suppressed since he was a child, so the only thing he can think of is having absolute power.

Moreover, didn’t his previous teacher named Achilles die because he wanted to obtain the staff made of Tenglong dead wood to improve his strength?

And when he finally came back, he did not blame Tophis, but instead entrusted him with important tasks.

Perhaps only by joining him can I truly see the opportunity.

Holmes buried his thoughts. As an old fox, it was impossible for him to make a choice now.

Then the three of them chatted for a while, and then Holmes found a reason to leave.

After Holmes left, Huidun took Chen Cheng to a secluded place and sat down.

"What were you doing just now? Why did you provoke the old fox Holmes? Tell me what happened and all your conversations quickly, otherwise it will be bad if the old fox sets a trap for you."

Chen Cheng smiled and said:

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid. I just told the Prime Minister about you."

"About me? What did you say?"

Then Chen Cheng told Huidun everything he had said to Holmes.

Naturally, he would not tell Huidun that he wanted to use Homeis to restrict the royal power.

Huidun was also a little confused and said:

"Why are you telling him this?"

"Hey, I'm just trying to find an ally for you, Your Highness. You don't know that our banking business was so successful before, and it was all thanks to the Prime Minister."

He then told Huidun what Holmes had said about the bank.

Huidun's eyes also lit up.

He is not a political novice. Politics is a social science that aims to make fewer enemies and more friends.

And Holmes, who plays an important role in the political environment of the kingdom, is naturally very important, even though Moss XIII told him that he was a vicious wolf.

But Huidun is a man who wants to become a king, and his ideal is to surpass his father, so he has reason and confidence to subdue the evil wolf Holmes.

Now after hearing what Chen Cheng said, he still had some friendship with the old fox Holmes, so he could use this as a breakthrough point to win him over.

"You did a great job. This is a big surprise for me."

Huidun said with some excitement.

Chen Cheng rolled his eyes at him and said:

"Don't be too happy yet. For an old fox like Holmes, it's wishful thinking to expect him to join you just because of this little bit of friendship."

“What we need to do most now is to keep him neutral, so that the political forces headed by the prime minister can be excluded.

In this way, the gap between us and the eldest prince and his men is clear at a glance."

Huidun held his chin and thought for a while, then nodded to show his agreement with Chen Cheng.

Homuis has already reached the highest position in the country. Even if he serves me, after I ascend the throne, his contributions will be so great that there will be no more rewards for him. At this point, only death will await him.

The only thing he can do is remain neutral. As long as he remains neutral, no matter who wins in the end, the winner will have to win over and appease him.

Thinking of this, Huidun couldn't help but curse the old fox in his heart. What his father said was indeed right. This was a vicious wolf.