Chapter 351: The Wang Clan

"Father, who are you two talking about?"

Wang Bi was very curious upon hearing this, as he had just returned to Xianyang City.

To hear his father and Wang Zhan discussing a person who actually had a chance to become one of the Three Excellencies and Nine Ministers.

The Three Excellencies and Nine Ministers were the true upper echelons of the Empire, figures with the power to make decisions for the Empire; even for him, in terms of status, he was not as high as the Three Excellencies and Nine Ministers.

So, hearing his father's words, he was still extremely curious.

Thus, Wang Zhan quickly gave a brief account of everything regarding Su Fan.

Wang Bi was a clever man and quickly understood; a look of surprise appeared on his face, as he had not expected that in the few years he had been away from Xianyang City, such a figure would have emerged.

"Being able to increase grain production is no simple feat."

"Is this person from the Agricultural School?"

It was no wonder Wang Bi thought this, as the Agricultural School was, after all, the successor to the will of Xu Zi.

Of course, the current Agricultural School was no longer the Agricultural School of the past, but as the name implied, the Agricultural School took agriculture as its foundation.

The Agricultural School was a school of thought that reflected the ideas of farmers and agricultural production.

The agricultural production techniques of the Agricultural School should be the best, as there were many people researching them, just like the Mohist School.

"He is not; he says he is a novelist."

"A novelist?" Wang Bi looked at Wang Zhan with a suspicious face, and the latter shrugged helplessly.

Indeed, no matter which aspect one looked at, the other party did not seem like a novelist, but he had truly written several novels that were currently very popular in the Great Qin.

From high-ranking officials and nobles down to the common people, everyone loved reading his few novels.

This had led to the emergence of quite a few 'novelists' who, following the format of his storybooks, had written many novel stories that were also widely circulated.

It could be said that this young man had raised the status of novelists by several notches in one fell swoop.

Put this way, the other party was indeed a novelist.

"Why do you care which school he comes from? The man has genuine ability, doesn't he?"

Wang Jian glanced at Wang Bi indifferently.

"Then what is your intention in coming to see me?"

"Clan Head, Su the Agricultural Official was appointed by His Majesty as the General of the Household for Agriculture, responsible for promoting agricultural cultivation, and he was also granted thirty thousand elite troops. He found me today because he wants me to serve as his Deputy General."

"Hmm! He came to you?"

"It seems the two of you have been getting along quite well recently."

Wang Jian raised an eyebrow and looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze.

"It is indeed not bad."

"Then what are your own thoughts?"

Wang Jian's calm words caused Wang Zhan's heart to tremble. After hesitating for a moment, he slowly raised his head, his face carrying a look of determination as he said, "Clan Head, I want to give it a try."

"I do not want to let this opportunity slip by."

"You brat, do you think I would stop you?"

As Wang Zhan's words fell, the atmosphere in the hall seemed to grow tense instantly. Wang Bi remained silent, while Wang Jian picked up his tea and began to sip it slowly.

This caused Wang Zhan's heart to sink, and his expression changed several times.

Then, just when he felt in his heart that there was no possibility, Wang Jian suddenly set down his teacup and scolded him with a laugh.

Once these words were spoken, Wang Zhan was somewhat stunned, but he quickly reacted as well.

The atmosphere subsequently returned to normal.

"Many thanks to the Clan Head for your support."

Wang Zhan hurriedly stood up.

"Sit down! You brat, do you really doubt me? My silence just now was also out of concern; do you think this is a good thing?"

"True, that young man has risen to the top in one step. The agricultural techniques he brought forth are indeed a good thing for Great Qin. Although some ministers in Xianyang City will criticize him behind his back for His Majesty promoting him like this,"

"it cannot harm a single hair on his head. But for others, it is a different story."

"Especially those rebellious elements of the Empire; how could they watch this young man continue to live?"

"The stronger the Empire becomes, the weaker their chances of rebelling, so they are likely wishing they could eat his flesh and drink his blood right now."

"His Majesty making him a General of the Household for Agriculture is actually because of this; otherwise, why bother giving him such a rank?"

Although Wang Jian was not involved in court politics, he still understood the world very well and naturally understood His Majesty's intentions.

"So, have you considered it well? If you go to be his Deputy General, you will inevitably encounter various assassinations in the future. And remember, once you become his Deputy General, then even if you die, you must die before him."

Speaking to this point, Wang Jian's expression also became serious in an instant.

"Rest assured, Clan Head, Wang Zhan understands."

Wang Zhan nodded solemnly. He naturally understood what Su Fan would face in the future, just like the Great General of the past; the assassins he encountered were numerous, and he was even assassinated daily at one point.

Fortunately, the Great General was always in the army at that time.

And the army was an existence comparable to the Imperial Palace; very few assassins could enter the military camp.

But Su Fan was different. In the future, he would certainly have to inspect various places to oversee the agricultural situation. Even with thirty thousand troops protecting him, it would certainly not be as safe as the Great General was back then.

Fortunately, now that the Six States had been destroyed, their remaining forces were certainly weaker than they were back then.

Otherwise, he really did not think Su Fan could survive.

Of course, he believed that His Majesty could not be doing nothing and would certainly send people in secret to protect Su Fan.

He would suffice as the one in the open.

"Since you have decided, then go and do it well. Do not lose face for our Wang Clan. Of course, do not worry; you have our Wang Clan behind you."

Wang Jian looked at Wang Zhan, a smile appearing on his face.

The more talent there was among the younger generation of the Wang Clan, the happier he was. He had retired, but the current Wang Clan was becoming increasingly prosperous, especially his son Wang Bi, who had already succeeded him in his position within the army.

The only thing he regretted was his grandson, who was far inferior to Wang Bi and himself; his ability was not high, and he was also incredibly arrogant, which was the most fatal flaw for a general.

Because he saw through his grandson's personality, Wang Jian had always suppressed him, not letting him truly hold power in the army.

As long as he did not change his personality for a day, Wang Jian decided he would not give him a chance to hold power for a day.

Even being a useless marquis was better than him causing trouble in the army in the future.

Wang Bi also agreed with this point; the old man's vision was still as sharp as a torch.

He did not have much hope for that son of his either, but fortunately, the Wang Clan had already become a behemoth, so even if the son was a bit useless, it did not matter.

On the contrary, it could even be considered a good thing; otherwise, if every generation of the Wang Clan were famous generals, it might not necessarily be a good thing for the Wang Clan.

Even if His Majesty was broad-minded, what about the next generation of emperors?

Therefore, the Wang Clan also had to appear harmless.

Although the third generation of the direct line was not up to par, a few talented individuals emerging from the collateral branches was considered a good thing for the Wang Clan.

Wang Bi looked at Wang Zhan and nodded secretly in his heart; if it were truly as his father said, and that person had a chance at the Three Excellencies and Nine Ministers, Wang Zhan following him would certainly have a bright future.