Zhao Buwei and Zhang Bolai were both shocked by King Qi's change. They had been following King Qi for a long time. In the past, they had never seen anyone dare to speak to the king like this.
Strictly speaking, the King of Qi hated the attitude of scholars or counselors who were incomprehensible and exaggerated. They often gave orders at the least, and beat them with sticks or even killed them with sticks. After a few times, no one dared to do so.
Now this man not only dared to speak arrogant words, but he was not killed with a rod, and he was actually invited in by the king.
"It seems that King Qi has also sensed the crisis."
Zhao Buhui thought about it and couldn't help but glance at King Qi. When he saw that he was smiling, but there was no movement in his eyes, he couldn't help but feel frightened in his heart. He averted his eyes and saw Zhang Bolai not far away. The two looked at each other.
Everyone calmed down their expressions.
Although they both work beside King Qi, the relationship between Zhao Buwei and Zhang Bolai is still a bit complicated and subtle.
It can't be said that they are in the same boat. After all, they are not stupid. They know the bottom line of King Qi's employment. If the two of them really fight and become black-eyed chickens, King Qi will not tolerate it.
In addition to the two of them, there were other counselors surrounding the King of Qi. No matter how violent the King of Qi was, his status as a prince alone was enough to attract many unsuccessful literati to defect to him.
If two people fight like snipes and clams, it will only benefit others, so we should not do such stupid things.
But to say how good the relationship between the two is is even more nonsense.
Both of them have ambitions. Without ambitions, they would not be able to come to work for King Qi. If they want to do it, they must be the mastermind, not the ordinary staff. This is their goal.
There are only two people with such ability, but the competition between the two is not without its benefits. Only one person is dominant, and with the temperament of King Qi, it is impossible to truly trust him, but will be suspicious.
But because the two are still in a competitive relationship, they can supervise each other. Both of them are well aware of this, so they always maintain a delicate balance.
It's just that specifically, Zhang Bolai was more enthusiastic, while Zhao Buwei had some reservations. King Qi didn't know whether he knew it, but Zhang Bolai had some idea in his heart, and even looked down upon him. He understood that Zhao Buwei was alert because of the fate of several conspirators, but this was actually the case.
Disloyal.
"Forget it, if Zhao Buwei didn't have some reservations, I wouldn't be able to get ahead."
But now, the king is treating a person who suddenly appears with great courtesy. This attitude is too strange. He has never been accepted so quickly when he came to Prince Qi's Mansion.
Seeing the visitor, he smiled and agreed. King Qi invited people into the inner room, followed by Xie Zhenqing. It turned out to be a study room. The red lacquered pillars in the outer room were separated by carved red sandalwood. Behind the Xiang bamboo curtain was a screen, which was very well decorated.
It's elegance.
Zhao Buwei and Zhang Bolai did not look at each other this time. They both followed in silently. They still stood beside King Qi and looked at the mysterious visitor.
It was true that the mysterious visitors were stared at by them. King Qi looked a little tired, so he asked Xie Zhenqing to sit down and said: "These are Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhao, both of whom are close and trustworthy to me. If you have anything to say, just tell me
Say it here."
Although Zhang Bolai and Zhao Buwei fought fiercely for the position, this was the first time they heard King Qi say such words. At this time, a gust of wind rushed in from the window, and Zhao Buwei shivered cleverly and quickly showed his emotion.
With a look of disbelief, I took a peek and saw that Zhang Bolai's eyebrows relaxed and he was obviously a little excited.
The change in his expression was noticed by Zhao Buwei. Zhao Buwei took a quick look, smiled at Xie Zhenqing and nodded, with a very kind attitude.
But Zhao Buwei's heart was filled with huge waves. Not only did the king directly invite people to the inner room, he also introduced himself and Zhang Bolai in this way. Although this acknowledged the status of Zhang Bolai and himself, in fact, it was not a sign of recognition to the people who came.
Sincere?
With King Qi's past temper, it was absolutely impossible to do this.
Unexpectedly, King Qi could really control his temper and still have some courage and ability to recognize talents.
"King Qi has changed."
In fact, this is not too sudden. A while ago, after King Qi suddenly became famous, he changed a lot and became more wise and powerful. But I always had some doubts, but now I have to admit it.
"As for this man, his background is extraordinary!"
When Zhao Buhui's light fell on the visitor, a warning bell sounded in his heart: There was nothing too surprising in what this person said, but there must be some background for the king to treat him like this.
"If this person enters the house, he will definitely be my strongest competitor!"
Compared with this person, Zhang Bolai was directly compared to the mud. You must know that if he had not had the intention to retreat and the idea of sharing attention, Zhang Bolai would not have been able to get the position.
These thoughts are all in an instant.
In reality, King Qi had already served the tea, waved the maid away, leaned forward and asked directly: "May I ask, sir, where does the plan come from?"
This attitude became more and more polite to the corporal.
If you are not acquainted with the King of Qi and see this for the first time, you may think that this is a kind king with a gentle personality and the ability to treat virtuous people.
The muscles on Zhao Buwei's face twitched slightly, but the person opposite just smiled lightly, neither surprised nor flattered.
"I have nothing to offer your Majesty."
Being stared at by three people with different eyes, one of them was the King of Qi, Xie Zhenqing did not move at all, and said with a smile.
He seemed to have always had the ability to remain calm and composed even when he was in a weak position. Especially when he saw King Qi's eyebrows trembling slightly, he actually suppressed them for a moment and did not get angry immediately, which made him look even more relaxed.
"It seems that despite his violent temper, King Qi is ultimately the son of a dragon and a royal nobleman. He still has some potential. My gamble was worth it."
After saying this, the inner room suddenly fell silent. Seeing that King Qi's expression became more and more dull, Xie Zhenqing did not mean to provoke him, so he continued with a smile: "...but I will dedicate my strength to your Majesty."
"Powerful?" King Qi's eyes lit up. For a moment, his eyes were as dark as will-o'-the-wisps. He leaned forward suddenly, like a hungry wolf that smelled delicious food but didn't know where it was hidden. He looked at it with a sinister look.
Watching it, he asked urgently: "Where is the power?"
The higher up one is, the more one realizes that power is valuable and not just superficial tactics.
Zhao Buhui and Zhang Bolai were shocked when they heard the mysterious man's answer.
No plan, but powerful?
Could it be that there is power behind this person that can help the king fight for his heir?
"Is it Duke Ji Guo, Duke Sheng Guo, or Prince Zhong?"
"No, no, neither the nobles in the military nor the clan will end up in this situation, because not only will it be of no benefit, but it will also lead to overthrow."
It can be said that during the time of Taizu, the family's power was not small, but the whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers. It has been twenty years since I ascended the throne. Under the reduction and hedging, how can there be any noble clan left?
Real power?
And at this critical moment, saying the wrong thing is a sin.
"Has your Majesty ever heard of Taizu's divine strategy army?" Xie Zhenqing looked at King Qi calmly, his eyes sparkling, and he asked the question without answering.
King Qi frowned, but soon relaxed: "I have heard that the Shence Army is victorious in every battle and has a great reputation. Although I cannot see it in person, I have always been looking forward to it."
This is not an exaggeration. Although Taizu had many armies at the beginning, he did not rely solely on the Shence Army. However, Taizu was able to conquer the world. In the early days, the Shence Army accounted for at least half of the credit.
Taizu led the Shence Army to conquer the north and south, and achieved a glorious record of "seventy-two battles, sixty-four victories, and the rest were eliminated."
Especially in the key battle, Taizu defeated 250,000 Wei troops with 150,000 troops, defeating more with less, establishing Longxing, and the Shence Army played a key role.
Who wouldn't be curious about such an elite group with great military achievements but mysteriousness?
But when the dynasty was established, this army disappeared into the dynasty's establishment, as if it did not exist at all.
This is really fascinating.
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