Chapter 96: Circumstances (3) (2/2)

Given his young age, this was indeed an incredible feat. There were signs of the younger Duke Jiu’s flair in him.

But if not, the entire nature of the event would be different. The situation would be much graver than they expected.

This was no longer a problem of Duke Jiu nominating a grandson of his, but one that would affect the fate of the entire empire.

“There is indeed such a poem!”

Wang Chong answered grimly. In his previous life, the poem has already been spreading among the population for a very long time before he heard of it.

If the elders were to send their people to look into it, they would surely be able to find it!

The moment Wang Chong spoke his words, the atmosphere in the conference hall became even grimmer. The subordinates of the old master glanced at one another, and graveness was all that was on their faces.

They didn’t fear that Wang Chong was lying; such a matter could be easily verified. What they were concerned about was another matter.

“Duke Jiu, despite our ages, it seems like our outlooks on the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate are indeed incomparable to that of Young Master Chong. Just like what Young Master Chong has said, the problem regarding the Eastern and Western Turkic Khaganate isn’t with them, but with the royal court, not with steel weapons, but with people’s hearts, not in the borders, but within our territories. This is what Duke Jiu should tell His Majesty when he comes to offer his blessings!”

Duke of Ye’s hands trembled in agitation as he spoke with a heavy heart.

Wang Chong was only a fifteen-year-old child. On the other hand, the elders in the room were all beyond half a century old. Each of them was experienced veterans who have overcome innumerable obstacles. But that’s precisely the reason why they knew that Wang Chong’s words were true.

The problem with the Turkic Khaganate could be easily resolved, but the problem with the people’s heart couldn’t. This was the very core of the problem.

Despite their power and influence, they were helpless before this matter as well.

This was why Duke of Ye was perturbed.

After so many years, no one expected to hear the root of the problem from the teenage grandson of Duke Jiu. He has struck the bullseye with his words.

“I will discuss this matter with His Majesty once he arrives.”

The old master nodded his head gravely. He also felt a heavy burden tugging at his heart.

He didn’t expect that an idle chatter with his old brothers and a test for his grandson would end in such a manner. But compared to that, what that worried him the most was the overwhelming circumstances standing before the empire.

“Duke Jiu, congratulations! A talented child has emerged from the Wang Clan!”

“To be capable of possessing such foresight on the affairs of the empire at such a young age, he will surely become an important figure of the empire in the future!”

“Young Master Chong sure does resemble the younger Duke Jiu!”

“In the near future, Great Tang will gain another talented official!”

“Congratulations, Duke Jiu!”

“Congratulations, Young Master Chong!”

………

The elders in the conference hall spoke up. Different from the tone they used with Cousin Wang Li previously, the elders were earnest this time. They gazed at Wang Chong, who was sitting by the corner, with appreciation.

“Come, Young Master Chong, sit beside me!”

The military strategy expert ‘Duke of Ye’, who exuded a powerful scent militaristic scent, suddenly beckoned Wang Chong to come over. He was getting more and more fond of this child.

He has already met the various grandsons of Duke Jiu’s lineage, but this child was the only one who caught his eye.

If Wang Chong could be groomed properly, then his future would surely be limitless.

This wasn’t just empty words, this was what his intuition told him. He, Ye Dong, had a sharp eye for discerning talents, and those who caught his eyes never disappoint him. This child would surely be the same as well.

Wang Chong was surprised. He subconsciously turned to his grandfather.

“Hehe, go on, go on! Since Ye Dong favors you, you should sit by his side.”

The old master gestured with a smile.

Living an upright and incorruptible life, he was an austere person with few smiles. But today, he felt exceptionally happy.

“Yes, grandfather!”

Receiving grandfather’s approval, Wang Chong nodded and moved his seat to ‘Duke of Ye’s’ side.

It was hard to tell what the other subordinates were thinking, but without a doubt, Wang Chong’s performance has already won him the recognition of ‘Elder Ye’!