Chapter 499

"Father, you have seen it too; at this critical moment, Prince Fusu has actually done such a thing."

"Even we all know that His Majesty's choice to attack the Xiongnu is definitely because of the matter regarding the eldest imperial prince."

"Yet Prince Fusu could not see through this and actually advised His Majesty to send troops to sue for peace."

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

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

This matter regarding Prince Fusu could be considered a heaven-sent opportunity for him to persuade Wang Jian.

After Wang Jian finished listening to Wang Ben's words, his eyes went blank for a moment as he fell into deep thought.

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

Prince Fusu actually doing such a thing regarding such a major event

makes it very 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 imperial family, will not end up with too miserable an outcome.

His Majesty is old, and the two princes are already adults and possess their own forces.

At this time, it has long since reached the moment for the two dragons to fight for the succession,

and every move made above has the potential to determine the choices of the officials below.

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

He had previously been very inclined to support Prince Fusu.

After all, although Prince Fusu has a weak character, he still possesses the talent to govern the court.

But now he has discovered that a weak character is truly a problem that cannot be solved.

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 can no longer determine the monarch's will.

Frequently influencing the monarch's decisions may also invite the monarch's suspicion.

No minister is willing to take such a risk.

"Prince Fusu, although he did not do the right thing in this matter,"

"compared to Prince Hu Hai, the possibility of Prince Fusu becoming the next successor is still greater."

Wang Jian said.

Having been by Ying Zheng's side for so many years, he can also be considered capable of speculating on Ying Zheng's thoughts.

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 grains of rice.

But now that the bright moon has disappeared and Great Qin has fallen into darkness, one can only find the brighter one among two grains of rice that are much the same.

"Father, why not test Prince Hu Hai to see if he is qualified to be the next successor?"

Wang Ben continued to speak.

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

At this time, he absolutely must 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 Great Qin.

"Why not let me go and have some contact with Prince Hu Hai?"

"Father also knows that these two princes are already adults, and the next successor will definitely be chosen from between these two."

"As for how the two princes are performing now, we can only see the surface."

"Only by having some private contact can we know what the true character of the two princes is like."

Wang Ben said.