Chapter 228

Wang Ben believed that this incident was a good opportunity for him to persuade his father.

Although he did indeed possess forces under his command, most of the forces were still in the hands of Wang Jian.

Wang Ben had already promised Young Master Hu Hai.

That he would choose him to be the next successor.

So what he needed to do now was to persuade Wang Jian to also choose Hu Hai.

But he understood his father's character; if he said it explicitly, he was afraid he would receive his father's reprimand.

So he could only influence Wang Jian's choice by beating around the bush with certain events.

Originally, Wang Ben was having a headache about how to make Wang Jian choose Hu Hai.

He had not expected that such an event would happen in the palace immediately.

Upon learning the news, he rushed here at the first opportunity.

"I heard that His Majesty intended to send Meng Tian to attack the Xiongnu, but Young Master Fusu believed that troops should not be sent."

Wang Jian took a sip of the tea in his cup and said slowly.

Those turbid eyes seemed to hide all the emotions in his heart.

But no one dared to underestimate this old man who was already nearing the end of his life.

Even Wang Ben did not dare to ignore the wise light in his father's eyes.

"His Majesty has never reprimanded the two Young Masters in public."

"Do you think His Majesty has already grown tired of Young Master Fusu?"

Wang Ben said with some hesitation.

When he said this, Wang Jian looked up at his son.

A natural look of suspicion appeared on Wang Ben's face.

He seemed to be discussing the matter as it stood, trying to judge Ying Zheng's inner thoughts.

Seeing this scene, Wang Jian withdrew his gaze.

"How could you or I grasp the mind of His Majesty?"

"Do not say these words again; walls have ears, and if it spreads, I am afraid..."

Wang Jian said.

"Father, there are only the two of us, father and son, here; how could there be anyone else?"

"Do you not trust the guards of our Wang Fu?"

"I am afraid that even the people under His Majesty would not be able to get close to us within the Wang Fu."

Wang Ben said confidently.

After saying this, he was immediately glared at by Wang Jian beside him.

"Shut up, do not say such things in the future."

Wang Jian reprimanded him again.

How dare he say such things recklessly?

If these words were to spread and fall into the ears of those with ulterior motives.

I am afraid it would bring a devastating disaster upon our Wang Fu.

A subject actually possessing more powerful forces than his master.

How could that not arouse the master's wariness?

……

…detained…

…….

"Father, you have also seen that at this critical moment, Young Master Fusu actually did such a thing."

"Even though we all know that His Majesty chose to attack the Xiongnu, it is definitely because of the matter of the eldest Imperial Prince."

"But Young Master Fusu actually failed to see through this point and even persuaded His Majesty to send troops to seek peace."

"Do you really think such a person is worth our support?"

Wang Ben knew that his previous words had displeased his father, so he changed the subject.

This matter of Young Master Fusu could be considered a heaven-sent opportunity for him to persuade Wang Jian.

After listening to Wang Ben's words, Wang Jian's eyes were vacant for a moment, and he fell into deep thought.

It must be said that what he thought in his heart was the same as what Wang Ben said.

Young Master Fusu actually did such a thing in such a major matter.

It is difficult for old officials like them to place their bets on him.

After all,

Old officials like them, as long as they maintain their loyalty to the royal family, will not end up with too miserable an outcome.

His Majesty is old, and the two Young Masters have already come of age and possess their own forces.

At this time, it has long been the time for the two dragons to fight for the throne.

Every move made above could potentially determine the choices of those of us officials below.

Wang Jian really does not want the monarch he supports in the future to be such a person.

He used to be very inclined to support Young Master Fusu.

After all, although Young Master Fusu has a weak character, he still has the talent to govern the imperial court.

But now he finds that a weak character is truly an unsolvable problem.

If there is no ability to govern the country, there are still ministers who can help the monarch.

But once the monarch's character is weak, the ministers are also powerless.

Because the ministers cannot decide the monarch's mind.

Frequently influencing the monarch's decisions might also arouse the monarch's suspicion.

No minister is willing to take such a risk.

"Young Master Fusu, although this matter was not done correctly."

"But compared to Young Master Hu Hai, the possibility of Young Master Fusu becoming the next successor is greater."

Wang Jian said.

Having been by Ying Zheng's side for so many years, he can also be considered able to guess Ying Zheng's mind.

If the eldest Imperial Prince had not died, there would be no need to choose between these two at all.

With the bright moon in front, no one would pay attention to the radiance of a grain of rice.

But now the bright moon has disappeared, and the Great Qin has fallen into darkness, so one can only find the brighter one among the two grains of rice that are not much different.

"Father, why not test Young Master Hu Hai to see if he is qualified to be the next successor."

Wang Ben continued.

He was somewhat anxious inside, but his words and expression were exceptionally normal.

At this time, he must absolutely not show any abnormality, otherwise, it would definitely arouse his father's vigilance.

If he were to make his father suspicious of him at this critical moment.

It would definitely affect their subsequent plans.

Wang Ben cannot afford to take this risk.

"Tell me in detail."

Wang Jian looked up at his son.

There was some gratification in his eyes.

He believed that his son had finally shouldered the burden of strengthening the entire Wang family.

If he cultivates him well for a few more years, Wang Ben will definitely be able to become a pillar of the entire Great Qin.

"Why not let me go and have contact with Young Master Hu Hai."

"Father also knows that these two Young Masters have already come of age, and the next successor will definitely be chosen from these two."

"Now, how the two Young Masters are performing, we can only see the surface after all."

"Only by having contact in private can we know what the true character of the two Young Masters is."

Wang Ben said.