Chapter 1276: The Plot Revealed, Li Junxian! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
King Qi was far too selfish. When considering matters, he would always place his own interests above the welfare of the country. His faction was already strong enough to give his opponents a headache. If he were allowed to insert Ge Huan, no one knew what sort of state he would put the court in.
Most importantly, amongst all the officials, no one except Wang Chong and King Song were capable of opposing him and ruining his plan.
”Absurd! What sort of nonsense is this!”
King Song's opposition caused King Qi to immediately retort in agitation.
”Just who exactly enters the Imperial Court with experience? Doesn't everyone start with nothing and slowly ascend, step by step? If others are not given a chance, how can we ever nurture new talent? Ge Huan has outstanding achievements, and this king believes that he is completely suitable for the post!”
King Qi would do his utmost to get his own man into the court.
”But this king does not find him suitable!”
Wang Chong's voice resounded through the hall as he stepped forward, coldly smiling. King Qi could not be permitted to use this chance to insert his own man into the Imperial Court. Ge Huan might have been decently qualified, but the Great Tang had many more people who were much more talented than him!
”Wang Chong!”
King Qi roared upon hearing Wang Chong speak up, his eyes turning red. Wang Chong had already ruined his plans twice now.
”This subject also believes that Ge Huan is not the best candidate!”
At this time, Minister of War Zhangchou Jianqiong also stepped forward. Bright Minister He Qingrong's departure from the capital was already a done deal that could not be altered. All they could do now was do their utmost to prevent King Qi's men from occupying He Qingrong's post.
”This subject agrees!”
”This subject also agrees!”
In a flash, the generals and officials in King Song's faction stepped forward and agreed, agitated looks on their faces. This chorus of voices caused King Qi's face to twist in rage.
”Your Highness, if Ge Huan is not acceptable, this old subject has a person to recommend!”
In the middle of this tense stalemate, an extremely elderly voice resounded through the hall. The Grand Preceptor had chosen to speak once more.
”This old subject has interacted with this person before, and based on this old subject's judgment, he is entirely capable of entering the Secretariat to assume He Qingrong's position and handle the matters of state.”
The Grand Preceptor's words left everyone dumbstruck, and even King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong appeared taken aback. In the back, Wang Chong was startled and instantly felt an extremely ill foreboding.
Ever since their conflict in the Imperial Court, the Grand Preceptor had not appeared at the morning court session for a very long time, let alone participated in the discussions. And based on the question the Grand Preceptor had asked He Qingrong, it was clear that he had come to this court session amply prepared. Wang Chong would never believe that the Grand Preceptor had thought up this person on the spot.
”Who is it?!” King Qi furiously roared, his eyes bloodshot, so enraged that he didn't even realize that it was the Grand Preceptor who had spoken. But before King Qi could realize what he had done, a thunderous and energetic voice came from outside.
”Me!”
This single word was pronounced with absolute confidence, showing no fear for the many luminaries and influential officials gathered within the court. And with this word, a tapping of footsteps came from outside Taihe Palace, immediately attracting everyone's attention. Whoosh! Instantly, all the officials, including Wang Chong, turned to look.
A moment later, in a dazzling flash of light, an upright figure with his head held high, his robes as white as snow, strode over the threshold.
His steps were confident, and his demeanor graceful, like an orchid found deep within a serene valley.
Upon seeing this man, at least half of the civil officials in the court lowered their heads with respect in their eyes.
Wang Chong had cared little at first, but when he got a clear view of that person's face, he trembled all over like he had been struck by lightning!
Li Junxian!