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If the boy dares not to come, it means he is not giving this king face. At that time, I will immediately send troops to reclaim the three cities that were just handed over! While inspecting the troops, King Zhao of Qin secretly vowed revenge and was very pleased when he received a reply from the Plain King. He immediately summoned Chancellor Fan Ju and the Three Dukes, claiming that he had caught a cold during the recent military campaign and would not attend court. Matters could be discussed among themselves. Once everything was in order, he secretly informed Fan Ju that this plan was to avenge his previous humiliation. He would wait for Plain King Zhao Sheng to arrive, take him hostage, and then force Zhao Wang Dan to exchange Wei Qi for him. By then, Zhao Wang Dan would naturally not hesitate to save his uncle for the sake of a foreigner. As long as the Zhao Kingdom escorted Wei Qi to Qin State, it would all depend on the Chancellor's arrangements.
Now, whenever he mentioned this person to Fan Ju, he wished he could swallow him whole in his anger. It was bad enough that he had been beaten to a pulp for no reason; after all, there were some misunderstandings involved. What was truly infuriating was that he couldn't even escape by pretending to be dead and was thrown into a latrine by this Scoundrel's men, even being made a target for others to urinate on. Such humiliation was unbearable! He swore he would not rest until he avenged this grudge! Therefore, when he heard that King Qin wanted to help him by planning to capture Wei Qi, he was deeply grateful and expressed his determination to support Qin State wholeheartedly from then on.
What King Zhao of Qin wanted was exactly this statement. He then told Fan Ju that he might not be in the city recently. However, this news must not be disclosed; even if the Crown Prince inquired about it, they were not to reveal the truth. With everything arranged inside and out, he finally felt at ease and secretly prepared to leave the city. In fact, this could be seen as a childish whim that led to complications. As a Lord of the Nation, what harm was there in conducting such underhanded dealings openly? Surely no one would dare say anything!
The Crown Prince naturally wanted to visit the palace upon hearing that his father was unwell; after all, it wasn't proper for him not to see his father multiple times. Fan Ju had no choice but to personally intervene with an excuse that King Qin had caught a cold and could not be seen.
This explanation should actually be considered a flaw; he knew well enough what the average life expectancy was at that time—sixty years old was already considered elderly. For an ordinary person at this age, even a simple cold could potentially lead to death. Qin Zhao Gong was sixty-one this year and certainly fell into this elderly category. Given that it was both a cold and something that couldn't be exposed, it would be hard not to raise suspicions about his serious illness!
Since even his own son could not visit him, it seemed like the old man’s time was nearly up!?
Waiting for this day had been like waiting for stars and moons! If you don’t die soon, your son will grow old waiting! After sorting out the important information, the Crown Prince immediately expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister for his efforts and suggested that since his father was unwell, it would be better to visit again in a few days. He then took his leave and returned home for secret discussions with his advisors. There has always been talk of taking risks in military actions; if one hesitates too long, they may face chaos instead. Ultimately, they concluded that while mourning had not yet begun, they should quickly eliminate any die-hard loyalists of the late king to clear obstacles for the upcoming succession.
King Zhao of Qin spent a month preparing to regain face but did not expect that during this month, the Crown Prince was preparing to eliminate dissenters. The father and son were each busy with their own affairs, leading to Luzi's calamity.
Since Qin State operated under a military household system, all military positions were filled unless special circumstances such as death or illness occurred. Unless there were such situations, each position had its assigned person. With no movement from King Qin's side, Wang Jian returned home after finishing his duties and found himself idle at home. A young man without work would eventually become restless!
Loitering around parents without purpose would earn reprimands! Using this reason, he sought help from Fan Ju to get a temporary job.
Upon hearing such a reason, Fan Ju couldn't help but laugh heartily. He knew well that with Wang Jian's family influence, this matter could easily be resolved—indeed, it would be a piece of cake. The reason he sought help from Fan Ju instead of using his connections was simply because he did not want others to have any excuses against him. Since he could buy a favor in return for assistance, it was worth doing! He indicated that while finding something in Military might be difficult, there were still opportunities available in other departments.
For someone like Wang Jian who was bored at home with nothing to do, any job—even unpaid—would suffice. He immediately expressed willingness to go wherever needed as long as it wasn't idle work; in fact, being busy would be even better!
Fan Ju had already thought of assigning him a light task during their casual chat. After all, King Qin had not returned yet, and who knows what rank the rewards would be if they waited! Hearing that someone didn't want to be idle, an idea suddenly came to mind. Which department was the busiest? Aside from the military department, of course, the Criminal Department, responsible for public security, was the busiest. So, he tentatively asked Wang Jian if he would be willing to go to the National Security Department.
Wang Jian's original department was already responsible for national security affairs; the only difference was that one had status while the other did not. Since the business aligned well, it saved him from having to familiarize himself with new duties, and without hesitation, he agreed on the spot to move to the security department.
It was incredibly simple for a Chancellor to arrange for someone. Moreover, it was just a temporary position; a letter was all it took for him to take office. Few people outside recognized Wang Jian, after all, it had been over ten years since he left Qin State. Even friends and family might not recognize him upon meeting, let alone strangers who were not familiar with him. Additionally, Wang Jian preferred to keep a low profile, so many mistook him for someone from the Chancellor's household rather than a member of the Qin State Wang Family.
Capable individuals are welcomed wherever they go; only those who understand how to be low-key can maintain good relationships. Coupled with his professional expertise, he quickly solved several cold cases. In less than half a month, he gained some fame. Officials appreciated those who worked diligently; seeing this capable individual who respected his superiors brought them joy. During this time, the head of the department had approached the Prime Minister multiple times, hoping to allow for an exceptional promotion for Wang Jian to remain in this department. Fan Ju merely smiled at this and neither agreed nor disagreed. The subordinates naturally did not know the reasons behind it and sighed about talented individuals not being promoted while refraining from mentioning it again.
One evening, dressed in Constable Official Robes, Wang Jian had just returned home and hadn't even unsheathed his Sword when he heard a commotion outside. Wondering if Luzi had returned, he then heard a servant rush in to inform him that the Prime Minister had come!
Only a few people understood the efforts and hardships Wang Jian had put forth for his country, but no one would come forward to validate it. Thus, his parents were unaware that their child had long been serving the nation; seeing that he could become an official recently only made them express their intention to keep a close watch but showed little interest. A Good Man should go out and fight enemies; what kind of ability is hiding in the rear all day!? Today, when they suddenly saw the Prime Minister personally visiting Wang Jian, they realized that their child's reputation had indeed grown quite significant recently!
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