1468: Cut Through the Tangle with a Swift Blade! Iron Fists Are Truth (Monthly Ticket Request)

Truth was often held only in iron fists.

Jiang Dali had never been someone who liked to dawdle.

Since he now knew that the Regent King intended to use him to keep the six top families in check, he might as well make full use of that "balancing" role and give the Regent King a surprise. As for whether it would ultimately be a pleasant surprise or a fright, that would depend on whether the Regent King was truly determined enough to deal with the six top families.

And the reason it was the six top families rather than the "greedy and crazed" five families He Jin had mentioned was because Jiang Dali was very clear-headed. He understood perfectly well that He Jin wanted to exclude his own family from the equation.

Once Jiang Dali dealt enough damage to the other five families, the greatest beneficiary in the end would not be the imperial court, but the He family.

However, Jiang Dali did not care about He Jin's little scheme.

For one thing, He Jin was his ally and had invested many benefits in him long ago. Now, Jiang Dali could be said to be returning the favor.

For another, if he wanted to oppose the other five families—even if he were merely targeting the Wan family—he would need the He family to provide money, manpower, and intelligence. The He family would not truly be able to sit back and reap the fisherman's gains.

When he revealed his thoughts to He Jin on the spot, even someone as composed and accustomed to grand occasions as He Jin was stunned by Jiang Dali's decisive and bold idea.

"You want to make a direct move against the Wan family right now? You? Alone?"

"That's right!"

Jiang Dali's reply was brief and resolute.