Eliminate Internal Enemies First, Then Head to the Front Lines

"My lord, please take a look. What is this?"

Zhang Weiyong mysteriously pulled a specially made Jade Token from his sleeve and handed it to Li Shangshu.

Li Shangshu took the Jade Token and examined it, staring at Zhang Weiyong in shock.

"You... you're a Shuda spy?"

"Heh, we merely serve different masters. To tell you the truth, I was originally a Shuda man."

Li Shang's heart trembled as he stared at Zhang Weiyong in disbelief.

"Don't be so surprised. My real name is Yong Wei. I am of Shuda imperial blood, and ten years ago, I was ordered by our emperor to infiltrate this place under the identity of Zhang Weiyong and act as an insider."

"You... why are you telling me this?"

"Li Shangshu, you are a clever man. Zhu Zi'an will never let you go. Now, you have only one path left."

"You... you..."

"Hehe, if my guess is correct, Zhu Zi'an will make his move tonight. By then, everyone in your Chancellor's Residence will likely be drowned in blood."

"You... what exactly do you want?"

"Hehe, it's simple. As long as you hand over Da Ming's Key of National Destiny, I will ensure that your Chancellor's Residence remains unharmed."

"The... the Key of National Destiny?" Li Shangshu's eyes widened as he looked at Zhang Weiyong.

The Key of National Destiny was the foundation and lifeline of a nation. Handing it over would be no different from giving all of Da Ming to Shuda.

Li Shangshu thought for a moment, then sighed. "This Old Man only possesses one-tenth of the Key of National Destiny. Even if I give it to you, it will be useless."

Zhang Weiyong smiled. "That is not something you need to worry about. Just hand it over to me."

Li Shangshu considered it,