"I need to think about it!"
Although Ping Zheng Sheng knew that everything Han Mo said was true, the problem was that any one of the conditions in the booklet made him tremble with fear.
Just as Han Mo said, these things had indeed never belonged to him, but if Han Mo really helped him unify the entire of Japan, and he agreed to the conditions in the booklet, then he would truly become a sinner of Japan for all eternity.
The contents of this booklet could be summarized into three parts.
In the first part, Han Mo demanded to take over the operating rights of Japan's three best overseas ports in one go.
Moreover, to guarantee Han Mo's operating rights in these three ports, he actually demanded to station three thousand troops in each of these three ports!
And Ping Shi would be responsible for the living expenses, food, and accommodation of these people…
Han Mo could send people to help Ping Shi unify the entire of Japan, but all prisoners of war captured by Ping Shi would have to be handed over to Han Mo's people for mining.
The most outrageous thing was that no matter what Han Mo's people did in Japan, they had no right to question it…
In the second part, for all the territories Han Mo helped Ping Shi conquer, Han Mo would have the right to mine the mineral resources in these lands, and Ping Shi would also have to send people to help them build roads to facilitate the passage of carriages and horses!
The third part was that Han Mo and Ping Shi would jointly establish a merchant guild, and Ping Shi would have to guarantee the guild's preferential business rights!
In other words, if this merchant guild took a liking to a business, Ping Shi would have to ensure that no one else could snatch it…
Although Han Mo spoke very politely, saying that the control of the merchant guild would be allocated according to the proportion of investment from both parties, the problem was that Ping Shi was already severely weakened at this time.
It would be good enough to maintain the current scale, let alone having more wealth to establish a merchant guild?
Even if they could empty the entire Ping family, they probably wouldn't own more than 40% of the shares in the end.
If the Ping family were truly mediocre, it would be fine, but if they were ever to ascend to the throne, according to the contents of this booklet, wouldn't he be selling the entire Japan to Han Mo…
"Of course, there is no problem. I said I would give you an answer in three days!"
Looking at the smile on Han Mo's face, Ping Zheng Sheng suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
Why would such a seemingly harmless noble son propose such terrifying conditions?
Moreover, he was talking about overthrowing a country from the outset. When did the officials of the Great Song Dynasty become so violent?
"Farewell!"
After taking a deep breath, Ping Zheng Sheng finally turned and left.
"I observe that this person's destiny is soaring to the heavens. Aren't you afraid that Lord Han will be retaliated against by him afterward?"
Just as Han Mo was about to turn and leave, a clear voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Mr. Shao? What are you doing here?"
Even Han Mo did not expect to meet Shao Bowen here.
"I was observing the stars tonight and discovered that something big was about to happen here, so I came to witness it. I just didn't expect to meet Lord Han here!"
After hearing Han Mo's words, Shao Bowen also said with a smile.
"Observing the stars? I wonder if you can tell whether my plan tonight has a chance of success?"
Ever since the last test, Han Mo's interest in Shao Bowen had dropped sharply.
After all, he fundamentally did not believe in the existence of ghosts and gods.
"The northeastern land is filled with a bloody aura. It seems that Lord Han's plan is highly likely to succeed, but with your status, why would you do such a thing that involves so much killing?"
Shao Bowen looked at Han Mo with some confusion.
"If I say it's an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, will you believe me?"
After a moment of silence, Han Mo suddenly spoke.
"An eye for an eye? I don't know where this saying comes from?"
Han Mo's words made Shao Bowen even more confused.
After all, he was quite knowledgeable. Although Japan had never officially acknowledged the Song Dynasty's suzerain status, it was a bit far-fetched to say that they were disrespectful to the Song Dynasty.
After all, the two countries were too far apart, separated by a vast ocean, and they didn't seem to have done anything they shouldn't have.
"Mr. Shao, aren't you skilled in divination? Why don't I wait here, and you can first calculate the karma involved?"
As Han Mo spoke, he actually sat directly on a stone by the river and even made a gesture of invitation, pointing to the empty seat beside him.
"There is karma here?"
Shao Bowen was even more surprised.
"Not only is there karma, but it is also a great karma. Mountains of corpses and seas of blood, national hatred and family feuds. He makes the first move, and I will make the fifteenth!"
Han Mo said resolutely.
"Lord Han, please wait a moment!"
When Shao Yong was alive, he had repeatedly told Shao Bowen not to use his studies of the Plum Blossom Divination to pry into the destiny of the nation. However, hearing Han Mo speak so confidently, Shao Bowen was truly unable to resist.
"Please!"
Seeing his eager look, Han Mo smiled and made an inviting gesture.
After nodding to Han Mo, Shao Bowen directly closed his eyes and began to intertwine his fingers.
At first, his fingers moved with extreme speed, but in less than a quarter of an hour, his forehead was already covered in sweat.
Every time he moved his fingers, it was as if he was exhausting all his strength. Although the river breeze was gentle, his clothes were already soaked with sweat.
"Cough—cough—cough—"
Just as Han Mo was watching with great interest, accompanied by a violent cough, Shao Bowen's divination finally stopped.
"Lord Han, you have truly harmed me…"
Before Shao Bowen could finish speaking, half of his jet-black hair had suddenly turned white.
This time, even Han Mo was stunned.
Did this mean that there truly was some sort of heavenly retribution in this world?
Although he was unwilling to believe that these things were real from the bottom of his heart, if that were not the case, then what was this moment of turning white hair?
"What do you mean, sir?"
As Han Mo spoke, he curiously examined Shao Bowen.
"When my father was alive, he repeatedly warned me not to use the Plum Blossom Divination to deduce the destiny of the nation, otherwise, I would suffer a great misfortune. This momentary calculation has already cost me twenty years of my lifespan…"
As Shao Bowen spoke, only a bitter smile remained on his face.
"Then, what did you calculate?"
As Han Mo spoke, he looked at Shao Bowen with a smile.