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Chapter 1150 - 533: Princess Brand Facial Cleanser (10,000 Words Asking for Monthly Tickets)

During this time, Qiu Tu had gained a certain understanding of Princess Xi.

She is a woman with ambition.

Moreover, she is a political creature much like himself.

For a political creature, the body is never a bottom line. At certain times, it's all just chips to be exchanged.

The only question is whether the price is high enough.

Therefore, Qiu Tu only needs to ensure that his weight in Princess Xi's heart is heavy enough, and then he can use this method to gradually win her over and then win her heart.

With this thought, Qiu Tu embraced Princess Xi and came to the poolside, sat down, and asked,

"Does the Princess have any questions about the story of 'Da Yu'er and the Regent King'?"

The story Qiu Tu discussed with Princess Xi was essentially about Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and Duo'er Gun.

When Emperor Taiji passed away, Emperor Shunzhi was young. To ensure her son's stable ascent to the throne, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang decided to submit to Duo'er Gun.

For decades after, Duo'er Gun held the full power of the country, being titled as "Regent King", with all the ceremonial guards and attendants indistinguishable from that of the Emperor.

He even kept the Emperor Seal by his side, issuing decrees as if he were the Emperor.

It wasn't until his accidental death that Emperor Shunzhi finally regained control over the state.

Certain details in this story bore slight resemblances to the current situation of Qiu Tu and Princess Xi.

That's why the two were constantly "using the past to illuminate the present".

Sure enough, hearing Qiu Tu's words, Princess Xi shifted slightly in discomfort, trying to break free from Qiu Tu's mischievous hand.

But because Qiu Tu's hand was steady, her efforts were in vain.

Seeing this, she stopped struggling, adjusted her hair, blushed slightly but tried to maintain her dignified demeanor, and said,

"I do have some questions about that story."

"For example... the nation is now plagued by internal and external troubles. There are significant enemies outside and powerful ministers within."

"How can the Regent King help Da Yu'er's child ascend the throne?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gently kneaded her ample bosom and then spoke,

"For a nation to develop, it must resolve security issues."

"Security generally divides into three directions: political security, economic security, and military security."

"External enemies fall within the scope of military security."

"Even though the nation is beset by internal and external troubles, thanks to accumulations in recent years, it's relatively strong."

"External enemies are currently preoccupied themselves, so there won't be any problems in the short term."

"As for internal issues... they fall under political security."

"Political issues require political solutions."

"In ancient times, ministers aspiring for power had to follow several steps."

"Purge the palace. Under the pretext of clearing out villains and favored concubines around the Emperor, eliminate royalists and confidants to begin seizing power."

"Enhance privileges. Enter court without haste, carrying sword and wearing shoes, uncalled for by name, bestowed with nine gifts, to undermine royal authority and increase one's power."

"Assemble a government. Establish one's own independent institution, forming a small government separate from the state."

"Abdication. Transition smoothly from old regime to new regime."

"Each and every step is fraught with danger. It's not so easy."

Upon saying this, Qiu Tu looked at Princess Xi and asked,

"So... what step do you think the powerful ministers have reached now?"

Listening to Qiu Tu's elucidation of the coup steps earlier, Princess Xi was intrigued, her eyes full of contemplation.

Now hearing Qiu Tu's question, she unwittingly drew a parallel to the current situation in the Sixth Sanctuary, and said, "The first step. Seizing power."

Qiu Tu nodded with a smile, moving his hand forward to grasp her heavy, milk-laden breast more firmly, and said as he massaged,

"Indeed, so... your worries are unfounded."

"You perceive your situation as dangerous, but... little do you know, the others are in a far more perilous position."

"It's true that there's an abyss before you, yet for them, it's a log bridge above two cliffs."

Qiu Tu was indeed talented at persuading others, as during this period, the worried Princess Xi inexplicably felt much more at ease.

'Qiu Tu's mouth is indeed formidable....'

'It seems like he hasn't done anything, yet I feel much more assured.'

'Just... he isn't deceiving me, right?'

Thinking this, Princess Xi even forgot to brush Qiu Tu's hand away.

She turned slightly, then looked at Qiu Tu and said, "So, may I ask, how should the Regent King help Da Yu'er's child secure the position?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu gave Princess Xi a deep look and then said, "In a world with Supernatural Power, violence resolves everything."

"You have righteousness on your side and hold stronger power. What need you consider?"

"If they're defiant, just cut them down."

Reacting to Qiu Tu's cold words, Princess Xi's body stiffened with an expression of shock on her face.

"Cut them all down?"

Qiu Tu looked at the courtyard's scenery and spoke solemnly, "With weak strength and low status, you play with power schemes."

"With strong strength and high status, you assert your dominance openly."

"Exterminate the chief evildoer, slay the confidants."

"Once the Kou family is eradicated, the Kou family association will be leaderless and can easily be manipulated."

Upon saying this, Qiu Tu looked meaningfully at Princess Xi and joked, "If I had your righteousness, the Eighth Sanctuary would have long been under the surname Qiu."