Jiang Ming sighed: "Fortunately, it's all over now. My dear teacher, did Father send you here with some royal decree?"
Seeing Jiang Ming's filial piety and understanding, Jia Gu didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "Young Master, we never expected that you would become the Prime Minister of Yan and even wipe out the Xiongnu and Rouran. After hearing this, the King was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling for three days and three nights, praising you as his most promising son, and even..."
At this point, Jagu added in a serious, low voice, "He even... when we were chatting, he seemed to be considering giving you the position of crown prince..."
"this?"
Jiang Ming feigned shock: "Master, you mustn't say such things... I've never had such a thought."
"Hey!"
Jia Gu interrupted Jiang Ming: "In Qin, we always believe in meritocracy. You went abroad as a hostage, which was already a great achievement. You also became the prime minister of Yan and eliminated the Rouran and Xiongnu. All of this is enough to prove your ability! Although the crown prince is the legitimate son, he is weak, incompetent, and indecisive. He relies entirely on the Chu faction of Queen Mi as his backer... How can our great Qin allow the Chu people to tie our hands? My lord..."
Jagu said earnestly, "I am your teacher, and naturally I want to see the day you rule the world! Rest assured, I will help you mediate and negotiate with the King regarding matters of the kingdom, guiding him to further favor you..."
"cough!"
Jiang Ming sighed deeply: "How could I not know my mentor's love? But... never mind, it's a bit too early to talk about this now."
"Um!"
Jia Gu nodded with satisfaction: "The King sent me here for two reasons. First, to see the young master. Second, the King wants the young master to support our Qin army's actions and destroy the Jin state in one fell swoop!"
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