Writing a Book for You
After listening, Ma Feifei couldn't help but fall silent.
Crown Prince Yan and Prince Yan Xun held completely opposite views. Crown Prince Yan wanted to rely on the Qin State to protect Yan State from the ravages of war; while Prince Yan Xun wanted to turn against Qin State and form an alliance with the states of Chu and Zhao, using the combined strength of the three states to resist the increasingly powerful Qin State, along with Qin State's ally, the Qi State.
Most importantly, Prince Yan Xun is extremely ambitious. What he wants is not to resist Qin State and prevent Yan State from being swallowed up by Qin State in the war, but to unify the entire Azure Dragon Continent like Qin Shi Huang!
Regardless of whose judgment is better, in terms of ambition alone, Yan Xun surpasses Crown Prince Yan.
Every monarch who ascends the throne hopes to unify the Azure Dragon Continent, but no one has been able to do so in the past five thousand years. This has gradually become a longing in the hearts of every monarch. Now that war is imminent, the monarchs need to do more than just choose their successors; they need to carry out their wishes.
In the test put by the King Yan of Yan, Crown Prince Yan may have had his own considerations, but in the current situation, his ideas are certainly not feasible; Crown Prince Yan's actions will only lead to the Yan State being swallowed up by the Qin State, which is not what the King Yan wants to see.
Prince Yan Xun's answer was ambitious and insightful, proposing an alliance with Chu and Zhao to use the combined strength of the three states to contend with Qin and Qi, which was in line with the future situation.
Therefore, in the end, before his death, the King Yan forcibly deposed Crown Prince Yan and installed Yan Xun as the next ruler of Yan State.
"Although Crown Prince Yan refuses to believe it, this is the truth, and it is one of the reasons why I did not choose to help him; in fact, Crown Prince Yan's desire to seize the throne of King Yan can no longer be called 'reclaiming' it." Luan Feng sighed and said.
Ma Feifei suddenly realized why the system titled this mission "The Usurper"—it turned out that all of Crown Prince Yan's actions were aimed at stealing the Human Emperor!
Prince Yan Xun was the appointed new emperor, while Crown Prince Yan was the one who rebelled.
"Why say 'one of'? Is there another reason?" Ma Feifei couldn't help but ask, recalling that Luan Feng seemed to have other opinions about Crown Prince Yan.
Luan Feng paused for a moment, then said, "In fact, Crown Prince Yan is indeed very suitable to be the ruler of Yan State. He is very considerate of the people, good at governing the country, close to virtuous ministers, and keeps away from treacherous people. If he were in charge of Yan State, it would definitely gradually surpass the states of Chu and Qin in the future. It's just a pity that his personality is too weak and he lacks his own opinions, which is a great taboo for a monarch."
Ma Feifei stroked his chin and nodded in agreement. He had also seen through Crown Prince Crown Prince Yan's personality. If he continued like this, he was indeed not suitable to be the ruler of Yan State. Because such a personality made him easy to be usurped, and the throne would be unstable.
Only...
"If he could change this weak-willed nature, would you help him?" Ma Feifei asked, looking at Luan Feng.
Luan Feng paused for a moment, looking at Ma Feifei with a complicated expression, and said in a meaningful tone, "Does the shopkeeper really intend to support Crown Prince Yan to become the ruler of Yan State?"
Ma Feifei nodded seriously and said, "This matter must be done."
Ma Feifei had no choice. If he didn't help Crown Prince Yan, he wouldn't be able to complete the Main Quest. If he couldn't complete the Main Quest, his Bookstore would be stuck at this level, unable to upgrade, open branch stores, or purchase books of Epic-grade quality or higher.
Most importantly, the Main Quest also have time limits. If you fail to complete the quest within the allotted time, no one knows what the consequences will be.
Let's not even talk about any Punishment, whether it's erasure or not. Even if the Punishment is taking back the Bookstore System, Ma Feifei probably still wouldn't be able to accept it.
Because that would be the end.
Therefore, this task must be completed.
Luan Feng was silent for a moment, then said, "Did Prince Crown Prince Yan learn his Sovereign Domain from that book, 'Han Feizi'?"
Ma Feifei was taken aback, wondering why Luan Feng had suddenly asked this, but he still nodded and replied, "That's right, that book 'Han Feizi' was actually written specifically for Crown Prince Yan. The techniques of emperors, methods of controlling people, and ways of governing a country contained within it can not only teach him how to become a qualified ruler, but the understanding of the Sovereign Domain can also strengthen his inner self."
The so-called "Sovereign Domain" is not a domain that emerges from the domain of Spirit Saint cultivator; it is merely an aura, the aura of a king.
This kind of aura cannot be grasped by anyone but a hegemon-level monarch. Of the five monarchs of the five kingdoms, only Qin Shi Huang possesses this kind of aura.
As if she had made up her mind, Luan Feng said, "Alright, Luan Feng can agree to help Prince Crown Prince Yan become the ruler of Yan State, but Luan Feng has one condition."
Upon hearing this, Ma Feifei asked curiously, "What are the requirements?"
"Luan Feng wants the shop owner to write a book for Luan Feng too!"
Ma Feifei was stunned after hearing Luan Feng's words! Write a book for you?
Why does this sound so awkward? Ma Feifei suddenly felt a surge of artistic sentiment welling up inside her, and she couldn't help but want to pick up her pen and write a love story...
Seeing that Ma Feifei remained silent, Luan Feng couldn't help but ask, "Is it difficult?"
Ma Feifei then came to her senses and shook her head, saying, "It's not difficult, but I don't know what kind of book you want."
The System Shop has too many books, but given Luan Feng's current requirements, ordinary books might not be enough to satisfy her. Therefore, Ma Feifei thought it would be better to clarify her requirements before agreeing.
Upon hearing this, Luan Feng continued, "Luan Feng wants a military treatise."
"A military treatise?" Ma Feifei frowned.
Luan Feng nodded and said, "Yes! It's a military treatise, the kind similar to ' The Art of War."
Luan Feng had served in the military for over ten years and had read many military books, but this was the first time she had ever seen the Art of War like "The Art of War." The military strategies, tactics, and command decisions described in it greatly inspired her, so she loved "The Art of War" very much. Unfortunately, she eventually lost the book, so she could never see that masterpiece again.
But if she were to look at other military books... they would be boring, too simple and rudimentary. The Mysterious Bookstore didn't have any other the Art of War either. So, Luan Feng had this idea in her mind: she hoped that Ma Feifei could write another military book.
Upon hearing this, Ma Feifei exclaimed, "That's easy!"
There's an Epic-grade- quality book among the system task rewards!
The Six Secret Teachings!
This is definitely a military treatise! As long as Luan Feng completes her Path of the Martial Saint and launches a war, I'll get this book for free! How wonderful!
Thinking of this, Ma Feifei clapped his hands and nodded, saying, "No problem! As long as you successfully help Crown Prince Yan ascend to the King Yan, I will personally write a book for you!"