Chapter 186: Entering the Game with Oneself and Attracting Thunder
Several people were ashamed by what Wang Wuwei said. They looked away and did not make eye contact with him, secretly cursing him in their hearts, wondering if he came from a noble family.
Besides, when the reform took place, his Wang family was not defeated. In the end, it was just that the emperor favored the Lin family, and they were defeated and fled the capital. Why would he pretend to be honest and noble?
If Yun Ji hadn't lifted him up, they wouldn't have bothered to hold him.
But no matter how much they cursed in their hearts, no one dared to refute.
Only the Marquis of Yong'an was so frustrated that his face turned blue and red. He looked at Yun Ji anxiously, hoping that he would be younger and more energetic.
Wang Wuwei seemed to be able to see through the Marquis of Yong'an's thoughts. He turned and bowed to Yun Ji, saying, "Your Highness, don't be impulsive. It's better to wait and see what happens and wait for the Rongdi to make a decision. Now that spring has arrived, they are very likely to sue for peace."
Rongdi's request for peace is like farting.
But with the arrival of spring, the snow melted, and the Rong and Di peoples also suffered losses. If they asked for peace, they could have at least half a year of peace.
The emperor may not be able to hold on for half a year. By then, the world will have changed. After stabilizing the internal affairs, he can slowly expand the external defenses. When the time is ripe, it will be more stable to expand the territory.
"Military Advisor, you are absolutely right. Let's wait and recuperate for a few days."
Yun Ji's words were enough to bring the hammer down.
Marquis Yong'an was about to speak, but Yun Ji asked first, "Marquis Yong'an, you are tired today, go back and rest first."
This was clearly driving him away in front of so many people.
Obviously, I am his father-in-law.
But Marquis Yong'an did not dare to confront Yun Ji, and he had lost the face to leave. He could only grit his teeth, pay a perfunctory greeting and retreat.
The others also withdrew, leaving only Wang Wuwei. After everyone left, he approached Yun Ji and said, "My Lord, your father-in-law has probably made a decision."
Yun Ji had already noticed that the Marquis of Yong'an was ambitious but incompetent, and was wavering. Even though he had not completely given in, his actions had already leaned towards the other side.
However, Marquis Yong'an is an old loach. Even though he has shown some bias, he does things very carefully and has not taken any substantial action.
If you want to know what the other party is up to and find something to hold against them, you can only do so by cutting off the source of the problem.
"The king has sent people to keep a close watch on him."
"But Your Highness, this is too risky. What if..." Wang Wuwei didn't say anything else, but both of them knew it well.
"You can't get a tiger cub without practicing tiger training. The military advisor also said that in today's Great Zhao, it's like a hundred ants eating a dike. If you don't join in and attract the thunder from the sky, how can you have such a powerful force that it can burn all the roots?" Yun Ji's voice was calm, but his eyes were sharp.
Wang Wuwei understood Yun Ji's intention and agreed with it. He was moved and bowed, his voice trembling as he said, "I will definitely live up to your trust, Your Highness. I hope to see a prosperous future together with Your Highness."
"I hope that day will come." Yun Ji was not completely sure. He might lose, but if he won, he would be one step closer.
Maybe that day will come.
Su Rui once said that if he could sit in that position, he might be able to save the people of Da Zhao, change the world, and make Da Zhao no longer the suffocating state it is today.
Even, it could save her from before.
At that time, he just felt it was impossible.
But now, he wanted to try to see if he could do as she said, save all living beings, and exchange for a world where the people of Da Zhao could live and work in peace and contentment, without having to trade their children for food or risk freezing to death on the road.
Five years ago, he couldn't save Su Rui, but if there were no more people who were wrongly accused and suffered like her, she would probably be happy.
Thinking of Su Rui, Yun Ji couldn't help but think of the night he left Shengjing, her words "Don't touch her", and her reaction to him, and his heart ached.
He shouldn't have done this, but...
She must be furious. For such a long time, not even a letter asking about her well-being came.
"Your Highness? Your Highness?" Wang Wuwei called out several times before Yun Ji finally responded. "What's wrong with Your Highness? You were stunned for a moment, but did you think of something important?"
Yun Ji shook his head and hid his thoughts again.
Outside, Marquis Yong'an returned to his residence angrily, pulled out the sword hanging on the wall and chopped at the wooden stake.
He finally calmed down after chopping off a few sticks. He sat on the chair, panting, gritting his teeth and cursing in his heart.
"My Lord Marquis is so angry, it seems that the plan has not been accomplished." The adjutant came out of the house holding a cup of tea.
Yong'an Hou took the teacup, took a swig, and threw it back into his adjutant's hand, sneering, "You and I both know this is impossible."
With the cunning Wang Wuwei around, Marquis Yong'an knew that this matter would not be accomplished so easily.
He just wanted to fight for it. Maybe Yun Ji was eager to seize power and got too angry for a moment, so he might have made a stupid move.
But he didn't have much hope in the first place, it was just Yun Ji's attitude that made Yong'an Hou extremely angry.
When they were in Yanzhou, Yun Ji did not value him and even kept the preparation of winter supplies from him. He was not among his confidants at all.
He originally thought that he would have a chance after arriving at Changdu Pass and leading the troops himself. However, it turned out that the 20,000 stationed troops at Changdu Pass were all under Prince Long's command. They did not obey him at all and hid behind several times during the battles, allowing Wei Chu and Shen Duo to charge and reap the credit.
He asked to change troops, but Yun Ji used sweet words to persuade him, saying that he was a veteran and had served under Prince Long for several years, so he was more suitable than anyone else to manage the garrison. He held him back and made it impossible for him to get down.
Now he is not given any face at all. The soldiers in the army are very good at acting according to people's moods. In this way, he is afraid that he will not get any credit when he returns to Beijing after the battle.
His current position is only for wartime. Once he returns to Beijing, he will be rewarded according to his merits. If he has no merits, he will have to reinstate his original position and return to Yanzhou.
Yun Ji has returned to Beijing, so why should he stay in Yanzhou? Besides, there is not only him coming from Yanzhou, but also Chen Duo. When Shen Duo becomes the commander, he can only live under him. Wouldn't it be a step backward?
When the situation changes, we should ride the wind.
Looking at his adjutant, Marquis Yong'an asked coldly, "At this point, you should finally let go. If you don't reveal your true colors, it will be difficult for me to do anything."
At this point, both of them have a clear mind.
The adjutant stopped nagging and took out something from his sleeve pocket, blocking it with a teacup so that only a small part of it could be seen.
But just this little bit made Yong'an Marquis' pupils tremble.
It turned out to be that person!
He thought it would be someone on the other side, but he never thought it would be that person. He understood where he stood and felt a little hesitant and afraid.
The adjutant saw through his retreat and beckoned, "My Lord, the first Prince Long also chose the right side, which is why he was honored as a prince of a different surname. If he had chosen the wrong side, what would have happened? You know better than me what the outcome would have been. Now is a safer opportunity. After all, your daughter is only a concubine, and her status is flawed. How long can she enjoy such glory?"
"Prince Yong is merely the emperor's younger brother. This opportunity is rare. You have a choice this time, so don't miss it."
Last time, Marquis Yong'an did not have the chance to choose.
If there were, he might not choose Yun Ji.
Now, the olive branch is right in front of him. Although his status is not as high as that of the emperor's father-in-law, judging from Yun Ji's current attitude towards him, he may not give him this status even if he becomes a real dragon. After all, Su Rui is just a concubine, and that dead girl is not reliable at all.
The second prince is the emperor's legitimate son and the rightful successor to the throne. He will then become the next Prince Long.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
"After that, what does your Majesty want me to do?"
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