Thinking up to here, Li Xin was shocked in his heart, and at the same time, he admired Wang Jian even more.
Which man in the world didn't love power?
Money, beauties, power!
No matter what era it was, these three things were things that people pursued.
Someone as strong as Marquis Wenxin, Lu Buwei, was born a merchant and was the richest in the world.
He was even called Zhongfu by the young Ying Zheng.
With money and power, there was no need to talk about beautiful women.
However, even in his later years, Lu Buwei still held onto the power in his hands, which made Ying Zheng unable to bear it any longer, so he took advantage of Lao Ai's rebellion to eradicate them all.
If Lu Buwei had been like Wang Jian, who knew when to let go, he wouldn't have ended up like this.
At least, Ying Zheng, who had never mistreated his meritorious officials, would most likely still respect him for his contributions to Great Qin.
Even if he lost his original power, he could still enjoy his old age.
However, looking at history, how many people could be like Wang Jian, who knew the logic of overabundance leading to losses and withdrawing in time?
Human desires were always endless. As long as one was deeply immersed in it, one would be eternally consigned to eternal damnation!
This was also the reason why Li Xin admired Wang Jian.
He asked himself what choice he would make when he reached that height one day.
"Old General…"
"Alright, since you want to rush to Qi Land immediately, this old master will make it short and won't take up too much of your time.”
Li Xin was just about to speak when he was interrupted by Wang Jian raising his hand.
"I waited for you here to remind you.”
"I'm willing to listen to the old general's teachings."”
"Destroying Chu, attacking the Yue, and soon attacking Qi. When you return from Qi, you have already made outstanding contributions and will definitely be rewarded by the king.”
"When the king rewards you, you can take the opportunity to ask for more rewards.”
"Don't worry. As long as you ask, the king will definitely give it to you.”
"Do you know why?"
Wang Jian looked at Li Xin with a smile.
Li Xin understood in his heart and understood the meaning of Wang Jian's words. He immediately nodded,"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, old general!”
When he had just left Zhangtai Palace, he had wondered if he should imitate Wang Jian from history.
He had yet to make up his mind when Wang Jian took the initiative to remind him.
This further strengthened Li Xin's thoughts.
Not only did he gain an advantage, but he could also make Ying Zheng feel more at ease with him. It was killing two birds with one stone.
When Li Xin replied like this, Wang Jian's eyes were first filled with surprise, then he nodded with gratification and said,"En, you are worthy of teaching. Looks like this old man is really old. From now on, the world will depend on you young people.”
Wang Jian originally thought that Li Xin was young and impetuous, so he would not understand the principles of interacting with the Emperor after gaining merits.
Out of concern for him, she stopped him halfway.
He thought that if Li Xin didn't understand, he would continue to explain to him.
Who knew that just as he said it, Li Xin expressed that he understood.
He couldn't help but think to himself that he had worried for nothing. This kid must have had this idea long ago.
He was young and promising, but he was also calm. Such a young man would definitely have a limitless future!
At the same time that he was more satisfied with Li Xin, Wang Jian glanced at Wang Xia beside him.
Seeing Wang Xia's face full of admiration for Li Xin, he raised his eyebrows. If I hand Xia 'er over to this kid, this old man can rest assured.
It was not that the King did not have any daughters. Although there was a gap in age between him and Li Xin, the greater Li Xin's achievements in the future, the greater his status would be. Who could guarantee that Ying Zheng would not marry his daughter to Li Xin and tie Li Xin into the royal family?
As long as you were powerful enough, no matter which era you were in, age gap would not affect your marriage.
It was even more so in ancient times!
Thus, when he thought of this, Wang Jian reminded him again,""Li Xin, you are not young anymore. If the king asks you what other rewards you need, why don't you directly ask the king and let the king settle your marriage for you so that the Li family can continue the family line?”
As he spoke, Wang Jian's gaze drifted to Wang Xia beside him.
Don't be too obvious.
He was just short of saying to Li Xin,"You made a request to Ying Zheng to marry my daughter."
Li Xin was speechless…
"Junior understands…"
The admiration he had for Wang Jian just now instantly vanished.
This old fellow was very bad.
He even sold his daughter to me.
I admit that your daughter is quite good-looking and I'm very satisfied, but you can't be so direct.
You're afraid that I don't know what you mean.
You still want to make arrangements for me…
The little fox and the old fox exchanged glances. Only Wang Xia did not understand what they meant.
Hearing Wang Jian say this, her pretty face became even more anxious.
Doesn't dad know that I like big brother Li Xin?
Why did he say that?
What if the king betrothed another woman to big brother Li Xin?
In addition to the little Xiang Yu that Wang Ben brought back from Xianyang, Wang Xia quickly said,""Big Brother Li Xin!"
"What's wrong?"
"No... It's nothing. Xia 'er just wanted to ask about the child that elder brother brought home previously..." Wang Xia was very nervous as he stuttered," Elder brother said that he guessed that the child is Big Brother Li Xin's son…"
"..."
"Big brother Li Xin, is elder brother's guess true?”
"Don't listen to his nonsense!" Li Xin immediately said.”
After getting Li Xin's denial, Wang Xia's face relaxed a bit and nodded,"En, Xia 'er knew that big brother was lying. Xia' er believed big brother Li Xin!”
" You little girl, quickly let your big brother Li Xin go to the battlefield." Wang Jian teased her, causing Wang Xia's small face to blush.
"Li Xin, the kid you asked Ben 'er to bring back is really a genius. Other than his arrogant temper, he's pretty good. He's fine in the residence, you can rest assured.”Wang Jian explained Little Xiangyu's situation to Li Xin.
Li Xin cupped his hands and said," While I'm not in Xianyang, I'll have to trouble you and Miss Xia 'er to take care of Xiang Yu. When I return victorious, I'll bring him back."”
"It's fine, it's fine. I'm quite interested in him.”Wang Jian chuckled.
'Looks like Wang Jian is going to teach Little Xiangyu some real skills,' Li Xin thought to himself.
This was also good for Xiangyu. After all, he was only seven or eight years old. It was the time for him to learn.
As the saying goes, if jade is not cut, it will not become a tool. If the future Overlord was abandoned, Li Xin also felt that it was a pity.
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