Chapter 169

Ying Zheng's complexion changed slightly.

The anger in his heart seemed to have subsided a little.

"I request Your Majesty's punishment; this matter is my son's fault, and he must be punished."

"The sons of my Wang family must be punished if they are at fault."

Wang Jian said to Ying Zheng in a deep voice, his eyes filled with determination.

The group of military officials following behind Wang Jian also knelt on the ground one after another.

Although they did not know why Wang Jian wanted to request that His Majesty punish the young general.

But they were clear about one point.

Old General Wang would certainly not harm the young general.

This move was retreating to advance.

"Let's wait until he returns before talking about it."

With the person involved not here, Ying Zheng naturally could not easily mete out punishment.

If Wang Ben had truly died on the battlefield, this account would naturally be tallied on Wang Jian's head.

But there was no accurate news reported back.

This meant that Wang Ben's life or death was still unknown.

"Your Majesty, I request to take command and go on an expedition to eradicate these Great Chu remnants."

Subsequently, Wang Jian spoke again.

His speaking this time caused the civil and military officials below to fall into shock one after another.

"Old General Wang, this must not be."

The people around advised him one after another.

But Wang Jian's intention was very firm.

"This matter, since Your Majesty has entrusted it to our Wang family."

"Our Wang family must give Your Majesty a satisfactory explanation; please give me this opportunity, Your Majesty."

"Although I am old, I can still go to the battlefield."

Wang Jian ignored the civil and military officials advising him behind him and looked firmly at Ying Zheng.

"Old General Wang, your body is aged, and I am truly somewhat worried." Ying Zheng said.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty; although I am old, I can still take command and go on an expedition."

"Let this old bone of mine contribute once more for Great Qin."

After Wang Jian said these words, Ying Zheng's expression softened a lot.

Wang Jian had been by his side even before Ying Zheng unified the six states.

The merits he had established over these years were numerous.

As generals, most died on the battlefield.

And those who could enjoy their old age at home could already be considered good generals.

Wang Jian's age could be considered long-lived among generals.

The merits he had established could allow the Wang family to prosper for a long time under his shade.

It was a pity,

If it weren't for Young General Wang, Old General Wang would not have appeared on the battlefield again at this age.

"Since Old General Wang's mind is made up, then this matter shall be taken over by you."

"As for the punishment for Wang Ben, let's talk about it after everything is over."

Ying Zheng pondered for a long time and said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Wang Jian bowed respectfully immediately.

Fusu, who had been standing to the side, suddenly spoke at this time.

"Father, I wish to go to the battlefield with Old General Wang."

Fusu's eyes looked toward Ying Zheng.

He wanted to go to the battlefield to temper himself.

Huhai, who was standing to the side, had originally been somewhat bored.

After hearing Fusu's words, his complexion changed immediately, and then he spoke without even thinking.

"Father, I also want to go."

Although he did not know why Fusu wanted to go to the battlefield, he absolutely could not fall behind in what Fusu wanted to do.

Regarding the words of the two Imperial Princes, Wang Jian did not speak.

Everyone's gaze looked at Ying Zheng; only if Ying Zheng nodded could they appear on the battlefield.

However, the civil and military officials did not think highly of these two Imperial Princes.

Whether it was Fusu or Huhai, their martial arts were not very strong.

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"Let's talk about this later; Old General Wang, you go back and make preparations first."

Ying Zheng did not directly refuse the words of his two sons; he wanted a reason.

This morning court session soon ended.

As the civil and military officials left together, Huhai's eyes looked toward Fusu.

He could not quite understand why Fusu would want to go to the battlefield together.

However, following Fusu's footsteps would definitely not result in a loss.

After returning to his own palace, the strategist originally beside Huhai appeared outside the door.

"Young Master."

Hearing the familiar voice, Huhai spoke directly.

"Come in."

Xu Qi pushed open the door and walked in.

"I heard that you also want to go to eradicate the Great Chu remnants, Young Master?"

Xu Qi said with a smile.

Huhai's eyes fluctuated for a moment, then returned to calm. "783"

"I didn't expect your information to be quite well-informed."

"Young Master is joking."

"However, my master has sent news, and I ask that you do not go, Young Master."

Xu Qi said with a chuckle.

"Your master said he would help me sit in that position, but why is there still no movement now?"

Speaking of this, a trace of dissatisfaction immediately flashed in Huhai's eyes.

Aside from being able to get a few words of praise in front of Ying Zheng, there was no other movement.

If it were only this, Huhai would have to consider whether this deal could continue.

"I ask that you not be anxious, Young Master; this time might be an opportunity."

Xu Qi said calmly and composedly.

"Opportunity, what opportunity?"

"Naturally, the opportunity to help you, Young Master, sit in that position."

"After all, Young Master, you and Fusu are His Majesty's two sons, and the successor will only be born between the two of you."

Xu Qi said.

"Nonsense, I naturally know this point."

"Although I don't know why Fusu wants to go to the battlefield, since he wants to go, I absolutely cannot fall behind."

Huhai said disdainfully.

"You have thought wrongly, Young Master."

"Since Young Master Fusu has already left Xianyang City, at this time, you absolutely must not leave."

"If any accident happens to Young Master Fusu during this time, you will be the only successor."

Speaking of this, Xu Qi raised his head and looked at Huhai.

Huhai's eyes, which had originally been somewhat puzzled, lit up immediately upon hearing this sentence from Xu Qi.

"What plans do you have?"

"Please rest assured, Young Master; as long as you seize the opportunity from behind, you will be able to successfully sit in that position."

Xu Qi's mouth carried a smile.

"Good, this Young Master will believe you once."

After saying this, Huhai stood up, preparing to head to Ying Zheng's palace.

Coincidentally, he ran into Fusu, who had also come, at the entrance.

Zhang Han saw the two Imperial Princes and also revealed an expression of surprise.

"Two Young Masters, please wait a moment."

Before a moment had passed, Zhang Han opened the palace gates.

"Give me a reason."

Ying Zheng was still lowering his head, approving the government affairs in his hands.

It was only after a moment that he asked.

"Father."

"I also know that my personality is somewhat indecisive."

"So I want to follow Old General Wang to temper myself."

Fusu said.

After he finished speaking, he paused, then turned his head to look at Huhai.

"My thoughts are the same as my elder brother's."

"But since my elder brother wants to go, I can choose not to go."

Huhai said.

As soon as his words were finished, a trace of surprise flashed in Fusu's eyes beside him.

One must know that no matter what he did, this younger brother had always been at odds with him.

And Fusu had long been accustomed to such a Huhai; he thought that this time Huhai would definitely be the same as him and choose to go to the battlefield.

Ying Zheng also knew the personalities of his two sons, so after hearing Huhai's words, the pen in his hand paused slightly.

"You are not going?"

Ying Zheng's voice carried a trace of hesitation.

This son seems to have changed quite a bit during this period of time.

"I will stay by Father's side and help Father handle some government affairs."

"Since my elder brother needs this tempering, then let my elder brother go with Old General Wang."

Huhai shook his head.

When he finished saying this sentence, a trace of satisfaction appeared in Ying Zheng's eyes.

In fact, Ying Zheng held an approving attitude toward Fusu wanting to go to the battlefield.

It was precisely because of Huhai's request that Ying Zheng did not agree on the spot.

Yet he did not expect Huhai to be able to think it through himself.

"Then Fusu, you shall go with Old General Wang to eradicate these Great Chu remnants..."

Ying Zheng said.

"Thank you, Father."

Although Fusu felt that today's Huhai had become somewhat unlike himself.

But being able to achieve his wish, he was still relatively satisfied.

"Young Master, did His Majesty agree?"

As soon as he returned to the sleeping quarters, Fu Nian walked out from inside.

"Father has already agreed; we will set off with Old General Wang tomorrow morning."

A trace of excitement carried in Fusu's eyes.

A faint smile also appeared on Fu Nian's face.

"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles; this is also a very good tempering for you, Young Master."

Fusu's sleeping quarters were brightly lit all night long.

Early the next morning, he met up with Wang Jian.

Wang Jian also did not expect that His Majesty would actually agree to Young Master Fusu going with him to the battlefield.

The only time he had gone to the battlefield with an Imperial Prince was with that brave and battle-hardened eldest Imperial Prince.

A trace of nostalgia flashed in Wang Jian's eyes.

That was a born military genius.

A commander-in-chief is above a general.

However, Wang Jian soon restrained all the emotions in his eyes.

"I ask that you be prepared, Young Master; this time we must whip our horses to reach Shangjun as fast as possible."

Wang Jian greeted Fusu in advance.

A look of seriousness immediately appeared on Fusu's face.

"Old General Wang need not worry about me."

Fusu also knew that there were no such niceties when going out to fight a war.

If he were to still insist on those rules from the palace here, he would likely thoroughly invite the annoyance of these soldiers.

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A crown prince who is not liked by the soldiers, how can he seize that position relying on the sharp blade in his hand?

The previous Fusu did not care about that position.

But he knew that the next successor would only appear between him and Huhai.

If Huhai successfully walked into that position.

The entire Qin state would likely soon head toward its end under Huhai's leadership.

Fusu did not want to see such a scene.

The future of Great Qin should be a more glorious future.

Fusu knew himself that his ability was not as outstanding as his elder brother's, and he could not lead Great Qin to be even more powerful.

But he would also not lead the entire Great Qin into the abyss of decline.

"Set off!"

Following the sound of a horn, the army led by Wang Jian began to set off toward Shangjun in a grand manner.

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