“Yes, I think the key to this matter lies in whether or not we can persuade the Town King to fight.”
General Zhang's words made the atmosphere at the scene instantly become a little strange.
Even the Emperor's face was a little off.
After all, what he said was a little too direct.
Although everyone knew that Qian Er was now stronger than anyone expected.
However, it took a lot of courage to bluntly tell the Emperor and the officials that the Emperor still needed to persuade the Town King to fight.
The officials nervously looked at the Emperor, fearing that he would not accept it and do something else.
Oh my god, just thinking about it is a disaster.
The Emperor did not speak for several seconds, and finally he shook his head and leaned back on the dragon chair.
“What about the rest of you? Do you think so too?”
After all, the officials were not as fearless as General Zhang. He was a figure who could stand in front of the officials with a sword hanging from his waist even when attending court. He was deeply trusted by the Emperor and could be unscrupulous.
The officials looked at me and I looked at you, and for a while they were a little afraid to answer.
Although the Emperor in front of him could be regarded as a wise ruler, who didn't know that following the Emperor's words was the way to live a long life?
Especially now that the officials are divided into factions, and one move affects the whole body, who is not afraid of saying the wrong thing and bringing unexpected disasters to their faction?
Looking at the silent officials, the Emperor's face showed a hint of anger.
“Why, have you all eaten Coptis chinensis?”
“Your Majesty.”
The first to speak was Ning Tianman, the backbone of the Ning faction. Sitting on the imperial stool, the old man looked a little thin.
“What General Zhang said makes sense, but I suggest we wait and see for a few days before making a decision on this matter.”
“I have some contact with Qian Er. Your Majesty can rest assured about him. This man is talented but not interested in power.”
The Emperor frowned. Seeing this situation, before the Emperor could speak, Ning Tianman suddenly coughed, his voice not like that of a human, but more like that of a wild beast.
“Cough cough cough…”
The strange sound instantly attracted everyone's attention. Ning Tianman's mouth began to bleed, his face was pale, and he looked at the Emperor with tears streaming down his face.
“Your Majesty, now my old bones are getting worse every day. I have devoted my life to Yan Country, and I have no regrets.”
“Ning Tianman doesn't expect anything. What Your Majesty gives me is a gift. The only thing I fear is that Your Majesty will make the wrong decision…”
“Your Majesty is wise and mighty, but when encountering such things, you should be more careful and cautious. If there is even a slight mistake, the human race will not be able to bear the consequences.”
As he spoke, more and more blood stains appeared in Ning Tianman's mouth.
“Quick, help him to the doctor!”
The Emperor helplessly touched his forehead.
“I'm not going, Your Majesty, I must do my best in this matter!”
“Okay, okay, I understand you, my dear minister. Let's not talk about today's matter, okay? Let's just leave it at that…”
The Emperor was really forced to the point where he had no choice but to wave his hand to end the court session.
Looking at the back of Ning Tianman being supported away by the Ning faction, the Emperor's eyes were extremely gloomy.
“General Zhang, go find Qian Er and be sure to persuade him.”
General Zhang looked at the Emperor with some doubts.
But then, he lowered his head.
“Understood.”
“Damn it, this old thing Ning Tianman actually exposed my secrets today. Fortunately, the Emperor didn't notice!”
Wang Xiaobao returned to his mansion, stretched out his legs, and cursed.
Several other ministers of the Wang faction around him looked at Wang Xiaobao.
“Brother Bao, it seems that our plan is hopeless. Old Master Ning is so ill, the attack is probably going to be shelved.”
“No, no, no, this old thing Ning Tianman is confused. I can tell you some things now.”
Speaking of this, Wang Xiaobao's face showed a confident smile.
“Has Your Majesty not expressed his position? Your Majesty has actually expressed his position long ago.”
“The Ning faction, which has always been the largest faction, has disagreements with us. According to reason, the outcome doesn't need to be questioned at all.”
“But Your Majesty has held meetings on this matter again and again, and has not given a clear answer. The meaning is very obvious. He also wants to fight.”
“It's just because the matter of fighting cannot bypass the Ning faction, so he has to appease the Ning faction, so he has been creating opportunities for us.”
Wang Xiaobao smiled: “Our Emperor is smarter than anyone else.”
“Ning Tianman must have noticed this too. The Ning faction is so strong, and repeated arguments are fruitless. At first, we all thought that His Majesty was also struggling.”
“In fact, His Majesty had already thought about it, but he didn't say it, because fighting will probably require the people of the Ning faction. If His Majesty stands with us, the Ning faction won't last long. These things are just not said openly.”
“But in fact, I know, His Majesty knows, and Ning Tianman also knows.”
“This old thing Ning Tianman played a trick, wanting to force the Emperor to submit in this way. His trick is too bad, too bad.”
As Wang Xiaobao spoke, he lit a cigarette and held it in his mouth.
“In that case, Old Master Ning's health…”
Several people around looked at Wang Xiaobao in shock.
Isn't that the crime of deceiving the Emperor!
Wang Xiaobao nodded: “It's probably acting. He thinks he's acting very realistically, but in fact, I know his physical condition better than he does himself.”
“He's playing with fire, wanting to force His Majesty in this way. He underestimates His Majesty too much.”
“What does it mean to accompany a ruler is like accompanying a tiger? The heart of the ruler is unpredictable. His performance today will only backfire. Although His Majesty seems to compromise, in fact, he will not allow Ning Tianman, a minister, to force him.”
“Qian Er is different from Ning Tianman. Qian Er has great power in his hands, enough to turn the world upside down, while Ning Tianman is just a politician who has been on the battlefield.”
“When His Majesty favors him, he is the most popular nobleman, but if His Majesty wants to deal with him, it's just a matter of a word. Now, the good days of their Ning faction are probably coming to an end.”
Everyone looked at Wang Xiaobao in stunned silence.
The Ning faction… is it really going to fall?
“His Majesty the Emperor wants to unify, it's that simple. Ning Tianman has been advocating slowing down the process, which has made His Majesty dissatisfied.”
Wang Xiaobao said with some emotion: “It's really like accompanying a tiger when accompanying a ruler. We must be cautious at all times in this position and not leave any small pigtails for others to grab.”
“When I was young, I never thought that I would have a day in politics, so I didn't leave any room for anything, which has led to me often being implicated by the past now.”
He took a puff of cigarette: “Go back, I bet, the more Ning Tianman acts like this, the less His Majesty the Emperor will follow his wishes. Our opportunity is coming.”
