Since on the surface it seems a victory is assured, many support Fusu, spreading throughout the ranks below the Nine Ministers.
"Unless it is absolutely necessary."
"How would I do such a thing otherwise."
"Zhao Feng has already shown hostility toward us, which also ans hostility toward the Eldest Imperial Son. If we let him ascend to Grand Commandant and beco the head of the Military Officials, it would not be good for us at all."
"That is why I stopped it."
"Thus offending Wang Jian was not unexpected."
"But today, what Wang Jian said is clearly an attempt to prevent the Eldest Imperial Son from becoming the Crown Prince." Wang Wan’s brows furrowed tightly.
"What exactly did he say?" Fusu asked out of curiosity.
"Wang Jian said he would absolutely not let the Crown Prince ascend smoothly."
"If that possibility truly arises, he doesn’t mind stirring up military chaos with Zhao Feng." Wang Wan said in a deep voice, a look of apprehension and concern appearing in his eyes.
As these words fell.
The expressions of all the supporters of Fusu changed drastically.
"Outrageous."
"Wang Jian dares to be so bold."
"To stir up military chaos, does he intend to rebel?"
"This matter must be reported to the Great King and let him deal with it." Chunyu Yue imdiately stepped forward, speaking angrily.
"Report?"
"Do you think Wang Jian is foolish?"
"Wang Jian’s words, if reported to the Great King, do you think he’d believe them?" Wang Wan sneered.
"Although Wang Jian’s remarks are ant as a threat to the Pri Minister, if that day truly cos, perhaps Wang Jian and Zhao Feng would indeed rebel."
"We cannot disregard this possibility." Huai Zhuang said seriously.
"How to prevent it?"
"Zhao Feng and Wang Jian are both deeply favored by the king."
"As long as they do not rebel, can the Great King actually do sothing to them?" Wang Wan said gravely.
"Then, according to Pri Minister Wang, what should we do?" Huai Zhuang asked.
"Try to find evidence of Wang Jian and Zhao Feng breaking the law. Once discovered, gather all this evidence to overthrow them in one fell swoop."
"Aside from that, we must guard against their military power."
"The military power in Xianyang and even in local areas."
"For the sake of the Eldest Imperial Son, we must also control it." Wang Wan said solemnly.
Everyone present were his confidants, staunch supporters of Fusu.
"Pri Minister Wang."
"For years we’ve been inserting our n into the army, and we have many within the Xianyang Imperial Guards, and the Prefecture Soldiers, but it’s nearly impossible to insert within the major camps beyond recruitnt."
"After all, promotions in the main battle camps require military rit."
"There’s no chance at all." Huai Zhuang said seriously.
"In the future, military power should be placed within the Xianyang Imperial Guards and the Prefecture Soldiers around Xianyang."
"As long as we hold military power, as long as Wang Jian and Zhao Feng remain in Xianyang, we need not fear them."
"After all, their military power is only outside."
"Should that day co."
"As long as we control the military power in Xianyang and can restrain them, then there is nothing to fear."
"Even if we can’t capture Wang Jian and Zhao Feng themselves, with their families at our rcy, they wouldn’t dare act rashly." Wang Wan smiled coldly.
"Ladies and gentlen."
"Since you have chosen to support the Eldest Imperial Son."
"Then do not waver."
"Otherwise, I will not spare him."
Wang Wan swept his gaze coldly over those present, delivering a harsh warning.
The current situation was more troubleso than he had imagined, so he naturally had to address it diligently.
General-in-Chief Wang’s Mansion!
Inside the great hall!
Wang Jian sat in the chief seat, drinking the fine wine from Immortals’ Liquor House.
His face bore a trace of satisfaction.
"Father."
At this mont.
Wang Ben walked in.
Bowed respectfully to Wang Jian.
"Sit."
Wang Jian smiled and waved his hand.
Wang Ben, however, wore a worried expression and sat before Wang Jian.
"What?"
"Why the long face?"
"Who upset you?" Wang Jian asked with a hint of amusent.
"Father."
"Are you not worried at all?"
"Today, in the court, you completely broke with Wang Wan. Breaking with him ans breaking with the Eldest Imperial Son."
"If, in the future, the Eldest Imperial Son truly ascends, our Wang family would be finished." Wang Ben said, looking worried.
Today in the court.
Wang Jian’s behavior was so unlike the Wang Jian of old, lacking the air of self-preservation.
This was entirely different from the teachings Wang Jian had passed on to Wang Ben.
If not for the fact that Wang Jian showed no other changes, Wang Ben might have suspected his father was possessed by so spirit.
"Today in the court was the most exhilarating mont in my many years of office."
"That old thing, Wang Wan."
"Ti and ti again."
"Even a clay figure has three fires."
"Does he really think his father and Zhao Feng are made of clay."
"Since he’s so antagonistic, his father has decided to fully break with him." Wang Jian said with a sneer, showing no regret for his actions in court today.
"But father."
"Aren’t you worried about the Eldest Imperial Son?"
"This is completely contradictory to what you once taught your son." Wang Ben said, his face troubled.
Hearing this.
Wang Jian gave a subtle and profound smile, patting Wang Ben’s shoulder: "Ben’er, the present is different from the past."
"Why?" Wang Ben widened his eyes in confusion.
"That’s because Zhao..."
Wang Jian instinctively began to speak.
But upon seeing Wang Ben, he rembered Zhangtai Palace.
He considered the future full of lurking dangers.
Wang Jian stopped himself in ti.
"Father."
"Do you intend to keep secrets even from your own son?"
"I am your son, not an outsider."
Seeing his father’s hesitation, Wang Ben knew there was a secret, and imdiately pressed for more.
Wang Jian slowly stood up, cautiously walked toward the great hall, then closed the door.
"You must promise father never to leak this." Wang Jian said with a serious expression.
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