The Human Emperor (200-400)

C273: The Crux, Xianyu Zhongtong!

He already had his hands full with the matters of the royal court. If there were to be severe objections from the military as well, the chances that he could become the new Minister of War would become extremely low.

"May I know if Brother Jiexin has any plan in mind?" Zhangchou Jianqiong asked.

"Even though it won't be easy, it isn't like there isn't any hope in this matter. Of the remaining sixty percent, ten percent lies with King Qi, ten percent with the current Prime Minister, and forty percent with His Majesty. If Brother Zhangchou can convince His Majesty of this, nearly no one would be able to stop you anymore. But before that, it would be best for Brother Zhangchou to avoid agitating Fumeng Lingcha, Go Seonji, and Zhang Shougui so as to prevent any unnecessary problems."

"Once the verdict is out, Brother Zhangchou can sleep easy," Wang Gen smiled. He could only offer these words of advice to Zhangchou Jianqiong. After all, the one who was after the promotion was him.

If he couldn't even do this much, no one would be able to help him.

"Hahaha, I understand. Brother Jiexin, thank you for your enlightenment!"

Zhangchou Jianqiong's eyes lit up as the furrow on his forehead softened. There was no need for him to worry about the forty percent from the Sage Emperor at all.

The forty percent from the Sage Emperor and the forty percent from his qualifications would give him an eighty percent chance at success. That was sufficient for him.

Thinking so, Zhangchou Jianqiong glanced at Yang Zhao silently, and the duo exchanged meaningful gazes.

As the saying went, “the mind of an emperor is unfathomable”. Typically speaking, convincing the Sage Emperor should be the most difficult of all.

However, to Zhangchou Jianqiong, it was instead his trump card.

Consort Taizhen was currently in favor with the Sage Emperor, and for her, the Sage Emperor was even willing to make enemies with more than half of the entire royal court. As long as Consort Taizhen spoke up for him, the forty percent from the Sage Emperor was a done deal.

"Since Brother Zhangchou intends to enter the royal court, how do you intend to deal with Annan? The promotion of a Protector-General is not a small matter. If the handover of the position isn't settled properly, it could possibly lead a gap in our defenses. While it's fine for Brother Zhangchou to step forward, you must ensure that no problems crop up behind you!" Wang Gen said.

With his eyes set on the position of the Minister of War, it was very easy for him to neglect the handover of authority by the army at the border. A failure to ensure a smooth transition of authority could lead to many severe implications.

Should any matter crop up right behind Zhangchou Jianqiong at this moment, his dream of becoming the Minister of War would be shattered instantly. No one, not even Consort Taizhen, would be able to reverse the situation then.

Any matter regarding the military was no joke. As long as Zhangchou Jianqiong hadn't become the Minister of War yet, it would be his responsibility to ensure the security of the border.

"Hahaha, I've brought my successor to the position of Southern Protector-General here. Zhongtong, stand up and greet Lord Wang," Zhangchou Jianqiong said as he turned to the brawny, tanned man to his left.

"Yes, l-lord!" With his name being called, that brawny man quickly stood up in a near-panic. It seemed like he had never participated in this kind of gathering before.

“"X-Xianyu Zhongtong pays respect to Lord Wang!"

Weng!

Wang Chong's body suddenly jolted violently, and he hurriedly turned his head over to take a look.