"Is he very capable?"
"He has some skills, but not many."
"How does it compare to my third brother?"
"Third Brother is a third-rank general, and Wei Xuebin is a fourth-rank general. What do you think?"
This time, it was Su Ruojin's turn to be puzzled.
"While there aren't many third- or fourth-rank generals in the army, there are still quite a few. Even if my third brother is injured and can't participate in the competition, there are still others. How can Wei Xuebin guarantee that he will definitely win?"
Although there are no restrictions on the registration for this martial arts competition, generals of the first and second ranks in the imperial court will not participate. Those who are generals of the third and fourth ranks or below will want to take this opportunity to rise in rank, as well as martial arts practitioners who want to take this opportunity to enter the military.
Don't the other generals have any ideas?
"Once it reaches the finals, the Duke of Dingguo will naturally have someone give up."
As soon as Xiao Yanchu said this, Su Ruojin understood.
The Emperor was originally a man of the Duke of Dingguo, so even if he found out, he would turn a blind eye. Others also did not want to offend the Duke of Dingguo because of this.
It's safe to say that if Third Brother hadn't been able to play due to his leg injury, Wei Xuebin would have definitely won the championship.
Once he arrives at the Mohan Garrison, he will naturally be promoted to a third-rank general. If he makes any further contributions, it's not impossible for him to rise even higher.
The Duke of Dingguo has quite a clever plan.
By intervening in the emperor's cause, Wei Xuebin was indirectly helped.
"Looks like this Wei Xuebin isn't all that great."
The outcome was obvious to anyone with discerning eyes, so how could the loyalist king not see it?
"He's ambitious and blindly arrogant. If he really went to Mohan, if I were Wanyan Lie, I would also feel relieved." Xiao Yanchu's evaluation of Wei Xuebin was blunt.
"You are the regent, yet you cannot change anything?"
Su Ruojin was somewhat curious. Logically speaking, the matter of changing garrisons was a matter of national importance, and how could Xiao Yanchu, the dignified regent, allow these people to act so recklessly?
"If I don't let them have a go, how will I know which people in the court are starting to make trouble? Besides, do you really think your father was a general for nothing?"
With Xiao Chenyi about to assume personal rule, some people in the court are indeed starting to get restless.
Even if Wei Xuebin wins the top prize, if something really big happens in Mo Han, and the imperial court sends Su Yunfeng there, he will have no choice but to obey.
This seemingly fair opportunity for everyone is actually just a tactic by Xiao Yanchu to test people's hearts.
Meanwhile, in the study of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.
A servant came to report, "Master, the person has arrived."
The Duke of Dingguo hurriedly put down his pen, "Quickly, please invite him in."
A man in a black cloak was led into the study by a servant.
The servants withdrew and carefully closed the study door.
The person slowly removed the cloak, revealing a black cloth strip on their head.
"Your Highness, please have a seat. You've come all this way, thank you for your trouble." Duke Dingguo hurriedly invited Your Highness to sit down.
After Qin Wang sat down, he looked at the Duke of Dingguo with an expressionless face and asked, "Father-in-law, what brings you here so carefully?"
Upon hearing Qin Wang address him as "Father-in-law," the Duke of Dingguo's facial muscles twitched involuntarily, but he still maintained a smile.
"Your Majesty, from now on we are family. Shuang'er has never left home since she was little, so we will have to trouble you to take good care of her."
“Princess Fengxi is my queen consort, and I will take good care of her. Father-in-law, you need not worry. Father-in-law, my time is precious. If you summoned me here only for this matter, then I shall take my leave.”
After saying this, he got up and prepared to leave.
"Oh, Your Highness, Your Highness, I have something else to discuss with you. Please wait a moment."
The Duke of Dingguo was anxious and hurriedly tried to stop Qin Wang, only then revealing the true purpose of his meeting with Qin Wang that day.
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