Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 521: Chapter 219: Wang Jian: You Must Swear to Your Father Never to Reveal This!

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 means hostility toward the Eldest Imperial Son. If we let him ascend to Grand Commandant and become 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 immediately 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 meant as a threat to the Prime Minister, if that day truly comes, 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 something to them?” Wang Wan said gravely.

“Then, according to Prime 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.

“Prime Minister Wang.”

“For years we’ve been inserting our men 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 recruitment.”

“After all, promotions in the main battle camps require military merit.”

“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 come.”

“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 mercy, they wouldn’t dare act rashly.” Wang Wan smiled coldly.

“Ladies and gentlemen.”

“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 troublesome 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 moment.

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 amusement.

“Father.”

“Are you not worried at all?”

“Today, in the court, you completely broke with Wang Wan. Breaking with him means 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 some spirit.

“Today in the court was the most exhilarating moment in my many years of office.”

“That old thing, Wang Wan.”

“Time and time 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 remembered Zhangtai Palace.

He considered the future full of lurking dangers.

Wang Jian stopped himself in time.

“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 immediately 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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