"In the past, Lu Buwei's dictatorship..."
Amid Wang Jian's astonishment, Zhao Si started his long speech.
It belongs to Wang Jian's achievements and talents.
From the time he helped the First Emperor seize power, to the time he conquered Qi and unified it...
Recalling the past, the turbulent years...
The ministers were filled with emotion when they heard this. Wang Jian had retired for some time after his success. Since conquering Qi, Wang Jian had been granted no titles and no rewards, and he had become a true minister.
Wang Jian took the initiative to retire. In the following years, he no longer set foot in the court and mostly acted as a mascot.
But everyone was aware of his achievements, and when they heard about it again after so many years, many ministers were sighing and sighing.
No one denies Wang Jian’s merits!
However, the more Zhao Si said, the more anxious Wang Jian felt.
His own family knew about his affairs, and Wang Jian's health was getting worse and worse. It would be an exaggeration to say that he had half a foot in the grave.
He has long been reluctant to get involved in court disputes and just wants to preserve his family.
But since Zhao Si can speak at length on such an occasion, then, I'm afraid...
Sure enough, with the detailed list of achievements completed, Zhao Si spoke firmly.
"I recommend the old general, Prince Chehou, to be the Third Lieutenant!"
As the words fell, Wang Jian's heart suddenly lurched, and then he looked at his sweet grandson Wang Li.
"Why is this still happening? Why didn't you tell me a word?" Wang Jian's tone was no longer calm and he asked with a bit of urgency.
Wang Jian was also considered a taboo in the Qin Dynasty. The harmony between the king and his ministers and the retirement of the heroes were already considered a good story.
No one wants to break this peace. As far as the king is concerned, Wang Jian has no rewards or titles.
As for the officials, Wang Jian was already the ultimate minister, and no one wanted to have such a great god weigh on them.
It was precisely because Wang Jian knew the reason that he retreated bravely.
And now...
"How did I know that Zhao Si would recommend you as a Taiwei? But the Taiwei is also one of the three princes. No one in the court can compare with the great father in terms of military knowledge. Why can't this Taiwei do the same?" Wang Li looked a little aggrieved. opening explanation.
"You know what, I am the one who retired from the rank of Taiwei." Wang Jian cursed.
Wang Jian had become the Three Dukes a long time ago. In terms of merit, Li Si had to give Wang Jian three points. How long would it take for him to be the Taiwei and Li Si to be the Prime Minister?
Even if Wang Jian wanted to be prime minister, based on his achievements at that time, Li Si would have to queue up behind him.
But at that time, Wang Jian had already figured everything out and put down his desire for power and wealth.
You had already chosen to let go and no longer get involved in court battles more than ten years ago, let alone now you have half your foot in the coffin?
Wang Li was right when he said that a Taiwei was in charge of the world's military affairs. Only Wang Jian's position as a Taiwei in the world was truly justified.
But that was too justified, and it seemed like he had to do it.
"It shouldn't be..." Wang Jian tugged at his pale beard and was puzzled.
He retreated bravely at that time. Although he did not say it clearly, there was a tacit understanding between the emperor and his ministers.
Zhao Si definitely didn't have such a big heart and courage to rashly propose that he should be re-employed as a Taiwei.
This can only be the intention of the First Emperor.
But he and the First Emperor had clearly made a tacit agreement on the future a long time ago...
Wang Jian can be sure that if it were not for special circumstances, he would never be picked up by the First Emperor to serve as a Taiwei again.
In other words, what is such a big deal that he has to be the captain to conquer the world's military?
This is really not Wang Jian's pride.
The First Emperor ruled the world, and the hardest bones were all gnawed off by Wang Jian himself. Wang Jian took the position of Taiwei, which was a great deterrent to all those who had disobedient intentions.
This is a truly upright national warrior who supports the vital forces of the six countries.
"It's only troublesome when things get serious..."
After all, what kind of event was so big that the First Emperor wanted to take the initiative to break the agreement with his emperor and his ministers?
Wang Jian was very hesitant for a moment.
In the court hall, Zhao Si also fell into a dispute as he opened his mouth.
"Old General Wang is already old, I'm afraid this will be embarrassing..." Right Minister Wang Wan was keenly aware of something and said.
"Old General Wang is already old, I'm afraid this will be embarrassing..." Right Minister Wang Wan was keenly aware of something and said.
Feng Quji, the imperial censor, also agreed...
The main reason is that Wang Jian's status is too special.
Although Wang Wan and Feng Quji were the three princes, their power was almost completely taken away by the First Emperor, and they were almost completely emptied out.
But when Wang Jian served as Taiwei, the situation was completely different.
With Wang Jian's achievements and prestige, once he becomes a Taiwei, he will be the first among the three princes!
This is a character who can really suppress Wang Wan and Feng Quji.
People are retreating from the rapids, not dead!
When Feng Quji and Wang Wan spoke, there were quite a few people who agreed. The main reason was that Wang Jian's weight was too heavy, and... he was indeed a bit old and not in good health.
Of course, the majority agreed that Wang Jian should be appointed as Taiwei.
Because Wang Jian's achievements and prestige are obvious.
For the military, the words "invincible" are enough to make them stand up to Wang Jian.
Even those who opposed Wang Jian's re-appointment as Taiwei could only speak from Wang Jian's body.
The First Emperor looked at Wang Jian, but Wang Jian didn't speak for a while.
To be honest, at this point, although Wang Jian didn't know the specific reason, he also knew that the First Emperor must make big moves.
There were two choices before him.
One is to refuse. Others may not be able to refuse the will of the First Emperor, but Wang Jian is an exception.
He is old, in poor health, and has sufficient merit. For such a person, the king cannot force him unless he makes a principled mistake.
One is to agree.
Agree, that is to win a broader and brighter future for the Wang family.
The risk is that there will be no seal and no reward... the birds will be gone and the good bow will be hidden.
The Wang family's position is already very embarrassing. If Wang Jian goes one step further...
"In terms of qualifications and achievements, no one can surpass General Wang... What does General Wang mean?" The First Emperor waved his hand, and the officials were in awe.
The First Emperor personally asked...
Wang Jian knew that he couldn't escape.
He had to make a choice. No one in the court could influence the First Emperor's will.
He had to make this choice by himself. It was no longer realistic to rely on pretending to be dead to avoid it.
Agree or reject?
Each has risks and benefits.
But one thing that is obvious is that when the Wang family has reached this point, the benefits they have agreed to are no longer worth the risks they may face.
Wang Jian has no one left to be tempted.
The risk is too high and the return is too low...
It was at this time that the political credibility of the First Emperor, who had never had a flying bird to be a good Gongzang, finally came into play.
At the same time, there is also a tacit understanding between the emperor and his ministers that has lasted for more than ten years.
The First Emperor may not have the excellent character of a good king in the traditional sense.
He never trusts anyone, he is arbitrary...
However, he is definitely a good boss.
He never treated any meritorious minister badly.
"I can still eat two kilograms of beef in one meal!"
Wang Jian touched his gray beard, held onto his wheelchair, and stood still.
The sound coming out of the vicissitudes of life's throat is still powerful.
Wang Jian believed that if it was not a big deal, the First Emperor would not take the initiative to break the agreement between the two.
There must be something that made the First Emperor feel embarrassed.
So... now is actually not the time to calculate risks and benefits.
The First Emperor was a good king, so he should do the things that a good minister should do.
(End of chapter)
