"From now on, this old subject is willing to pledge my loyalty to the king.”
Wang He had already mentioned his old partner to King, so he didn't hesitate and immediately expressed his loyalty.
"The civil and military officials of the court are all in the main hall. When we enter later, Old General Wang will be the first to propose it.”
Hearing what he wanted to say, Ying Rui became serious and said the countermeasures he had thought of.
"Yes, Your Majesty. This old minister will obey."
The king wanted to expand the civil and military ranks, so there was no need to lie. Wang He, who had made up his mind, replied.
"With just a few words, you have obtained the loyalty of a senior and prestigious official.”
Upon hearing this, Little Ying Zheng could not help but let out a sigh. There were too many things that he needed to learn from his father.
The small achievements he had in the past were undoubtedly insignificant compared to his father's abilities.
"The new king, with the methods he just displayed, is not inferior to the previous king.”
As an official who had followed King Zhaoxiang of Qin, Wang He was more sensitive to the art of controlling his subordinates. The way he looked at the new king changed.
After all, this was a great opportunity to expand the civil and military ranks and quickly gather the royal power.
“………”
Immediately after, Wang He returned to the main hall of the Throne Room, while Ying Rui was the last to arrive.
"Your Majesty, this old minister has something to report.”
Wang He didn't act on his own and reported according to the steps the king had instructed.
"Old General Wang, what's the matter?”
Seeing this, Ying Rui pretended not to know and raised his voice.
"There's still an hour before the late king's burial. Why is Old General Wang reporting at this time?”
In the past, no one would report at this time. The civil and military officials present could not help but be stunned.
"Your Majesty…"
" Old General Bai and the late king have worked together for decades. No matter what the final result is, they are still officials and have the right to see each other for the last time.”
Wang He continued to follow King's steps and said shockingly.
"This!"
Upon hearing this, Cai Ze, Xiong Gu, Wang Jian, and the other civil and military officials couldn't help but look forward with strange expressions.
Wang He and Baiqi had a life-and-death relationship, and they were old partners for many years. It was not strange for him to say it, but it was strange that he chose this time.
"I have just ascended the throne, and there are still many matters that I do not understand. How do you think this matter should be handled?”
Ying Rui didn't care about the reactions of the civil and military officials. He used a calm tone to retreat in order to advance.
"His Majesty's control over politics has almost reached the same level as the previous king.”
Wang He didn't have much confidence at first, but when he heard this, he was full of praise.
It sounded like the decision was handed over to the civil and military officials in the court, but in reality, it was a hot potato that no one could find a reason to refute.
Whoever was the first to bring it up and prevent Bai Qi from seeing the late king for the last time would undoubtedly be extremely cruel and would definitely become the target of cursing by the soldiers of the three armies.
"No one who becomes Great Qin's ruler is a simple person.”
Looking at the calm King, Prime Minister Cai Ze took a deep breath. He couldn't help but think of the rulers who were not easy to get along with.
Because of the matter of Baiqi being sentenced to death, the people were in an uproar, and the army was in an uproar.
If they could not even agree to such a small request, the emotions of the army would be the first to explode.
"With this move, His Majesty has the initiative, and the passive side is us officials.”
They also knew how serious the consequences of not agreeing would be. They would definitely be the ones to suffer the infamy and anger. There would not be a second party.
Hence, Wang Jian shook his head. It could be considered as the first time he experienced the new king's methods.
"With a ruler like King, we don't have to worry about being ostracized.”
Meng Ao, Feng Quji, and the other civil and military officials from the east of the river looked at each other. They could see the anticipation in each other's eyes.
“………”
Many thoughts flashed through the minds of the civil and military officials in the hall.
Correspondingly, he no longer looked down on the King who had just ascended the throne.
"Your Majesty, this old subject believes that General Bai and the previous king were monarch and minister, so Great Qin shouldn't be so harsh.”
Even though he hated the traitor of the Chu faction, Bai Qi, Xiong Gu did not lose his mind. Instead, he went with the flow.
"Lord Xiong is right. In the end, this is a matter of monarch and minister. Old General Bai can see the former king one last time.”
Even Xiong Gu, the representative of the Chu faction, had said so. Meng Ao, Wang Jian, and the others in the general row did not fall behind, and all of them followed closely behind.
Putting aside the complicated political factors for the time being, Old General Bai was a benchmark in the army. His achievements in his life were enough to earn people's respect.
"Your Majesty, we also think so.”
The remaining civil officials could only agree to Old General Wang's request.
"That's great. My old partner can see the late king for the last time. It's indeed right to be loyal to the king.”
Only now did Wang He's worries completely disappear.
At the same time, he was filled with heartfelt gratitude towards the new king, not because he was forced by the situation at first.
"Wang Ji, in my name, send someone to bring Old General Bai to the main hall of the Golden Palace.”
Echo after echo resounded in his ears. Ying Rui's gaze shifted as he slowly opened his mouth to speak.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wang Ji walked out from the crowd. After giving his promise, he tactfully bowed before leaving.
From this, it could be seen that he had been greatly affected by what had happened just now, and his attitude was no longer like before.
“………”
Soon, Wang Ji arrived at Baiqi's temporary residence and passed on the imperial order.
"Old General Bai, His Majesty has sent an imperial order to immediately head to the main hall of the Golden Palace to see His Majesty for the last time.”
Although the other party had been removed from his post and was facing the fate of being sentenced to death, Wang Ji did not hold back at all.
Otherwise, he would be the only one who would be fired in the end.
The only people who could touch Old General Bai were Great Qin's rulers or the civil and military officials of the court.
No matter how down and out he was, he was not someone that anyone could bully!
"An imperial order from the king?"
Hearing these words that were impossible to say, Baiqi thought that he had misheard and asked in a stunned tone.
"Yes, Old General Wang will report it to the king, and the civil and military officials in the court will unanimously approve it.”
If he had not experienced that scene, Wang Ji would also think that it was impossible for it to appear, and then he gave a detailed explanation.
"The king who has just succeeded to the throne has not forgotten his meritorious officials. He has not forgotten!”
It sounded like a simple sentence, but Baiqi knew how difficult it was. Even though he had lived for half his life, he still couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
If the king did not have extraordinary means, he would not be able to force the courtiers to agree, let alone send someone to inform them.
"King, did you see that Great Qin has a successor…"
Looking up at the boundless sky, Bai Qi's tiger body, which was filled with killing intent, was now a rare red color as he silently spoke in his heart.
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