Daqin: When I return from sea, I will offer you a map of the world

Chapter 325 Wang Jian Made a Choice!

"Lü Buwei's dictatorship in the past..."

Amidst Wang Jian's astonishment, Zhao Si started his long speech.

History belongs to Wang Jian's achievements and talents.

From the time he helped the first emperor seize power, to the unification of Qi Qi...

Recalling the past, the glorious years...

The ministers were filled with emotion when they heard this. Wang Jian had retired for some time after his success. Since conquering the Qi Dynasty, Wang Jian had been granted no titles and no rewards, and he had become a true minister.

Wang Jian voluntarily retired, and in the following years, he no longer set foot in the court, and mostly acted as a mascot.

But everyone is aware of his achievements, and hearing it again after many years, the officials also feel a lot of sigh.

No one would deny Wang Jian's merit!

However, the more Zhao Si said, Wang Jian's heart became more and more turbulent.

My family knew about my family affairs, and Wang Jian's health was getting worse and worse. It would not be an exaggeration to say that half of his foot was in the grave.

He didn't want to get involved in court disputes for a long time, he just wanted to protect his family well.

But since Zhao Si can speak at length on such occasions, then, I'm afraid...

Sure enough, after finishing counting the credits, Zhao Si spoke in a steady voice.

"The minister recommends the old General Chehou Wang as the Sangong Taiwei!"

As the words fell, Wang Jian's heart suddenly jumped, and then he looked at his good grandson Wang Li.

"Why is this still happening? Why didn't you know I'd be called?" Wang Jian's tone was no longer calm and he asked a little hastily.

Wang Jian is also considered a taboo in the Great Qin Dynasty. The harmony between the monarch and his ministers, and the retreat of heroes are already a good story.

No one wants to break this peace. For the king, Wang Jian has nothing to reward and no seal to seal.

As far as the officials are concerned, Wang Jian is already the ultimate human minister, and no one wants such a great god to be on his head.

It is precisely because Wang Jian knew the reason why he retreated bravely.

And now...

"How did I know that Zhao Si would recommend you as Taiwei? But Taiwei is also one of the three princes. No one in the court can compare with Elder Father in terms of knowledge of soldiers. How can this Taiwei not do it?" Wang Li felt 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 Sangong a long time ago. In terms of merit, Li Si had to give Wang Jian three points. How long will Li Si be the prime minister when he becomes the Taiwei?

Even if Wang Jian wanted to be prime minister, with his achievements at that time, Li Si had to obediently line up behind him.

It's just that Wang Jian at that time had already figured everything out, and let go of 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?

What Wang Li said was right, Taiwei is in charge of the world's military affairs, and only Wang Jian's role as Taiwei is truly legitimate.

But that was too legitimate, and it seemed like he had to.

"It shouldn't be..." Wang Jian tugged at his pale beard, puzzled.

He retreated bravely at that time, although he didn't say it clearly, there was a tacit understanding between the monarch and his ministers.

Zhao Si must not have such a big heart and such a big courage to rashly propose to let himself be the captain again.

This can only be the meaning of the first emperor.

But I and the First Emperor clearly agreed on the future tacitly long 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 the big deal that he has to be the captain to subdue the world's military affairs?
This is really not Wang Jian's pride.

The first emperor ruled the world, and the hardest bones were all gnawed by Wang Jian himself. Wang Jian's taking the position of Taiwei is a great deterrent to all those who have the heart of disobedience.

This is a real national scholar who has strengthened the vital forces of the six countries.

"It's troublesome when things get big..."

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?

For a moment, Wang Jian was very hesitant.

And above the court, following Zhao Si's opening, he also fell into a dispute.

"General Wang is old, I'm afraid this matter will be embarrassing..." Wang Wan, the right minister, was keenly aware of what he said.Feng Quji, the imperial historian, also agreed...

The main reason is that Wang Jian's status is too special.

Although Wang Wan and Feng Quji were three princes, the power was almost taken over by the first emperor, and it was almost completely emptied.

But when Wang Jian served as Taiwei, the situation was quite different.

With Wang Jian's achievements and prestige, once he becomes the Taiwei, he will be the leader of the three lords, and only Wang Jian will!

This is the character who can really suppress Wang Wan and Feng Quji's voice.

People are retreating from the rapids, not dead!
When Feng Quji and Wang Wan spoke, there were quite a few people who agreed with them. The main reason was that Wang Jian was too important, and... he was indeed a bit old, and his health was indeed not in good shape.

Of course, the majority agreed with Wang Jian as Taiwei.

Because Wang Jian's achievements and prestige are obvious.

For the military, the four characters of invincible are enough to make them die against Wang Jian.

Even those who objected to Wang Jian's reassignment 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 long time.

To be honest, at this point, although Wang Jian didn't know the specific reason, he also knew that Emperor Shihuang must make a big move.

There are 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 is nothing to seal, nothing to reward... The birds are gone, and the bow is hidden.

The status of the Wang family is already very embarrassing, if Wang Jian goes one step further...

"In terms of seniority and achievements, no one can surpass Old General Wang... What do you think, Old General Wang?" Shi Huang waved his hand, and all the officials were in awe.

Emperor Shi Huang 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, and it was already unrealistic to rely on pretending to be dead to escape.

Agree, or reject?
Each has risks and benefits.

But one thing that is obvious is that the Wang family has come to this point, and the benefits of agreeing can no longer compare with the possible risks.

Wang Jian, there is no one to be tempted anymore.

Too much risk, too little reward...

It was at this time that Shi Huangdi's political reputation that he had never had Asuka's best bow finally came into play.

At the same time, there is also a tacit understanding between the monarch and his subjects 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 has never treated any meritorious officials badly.

"I can still eat two catties of beef for one meal!"

Wang Jian stroked his gray beard, supported the wheelchair, and stood still.

The voice spit out from the vicissitudes of the throat is still powerful.

Wang Jian believed that if it was not a big matter, the first emperor would not take the initiative to break the agreement between the two monarchs and ministers.

There must be something that made Emperor Shihuang feel a little embarrassed.

So... now is actually not the time to care about risks and benefits.

The first emperor was a good king, so he should do what a good courtier should do.

(End of this chapter)