"So, you need a puppet emperor?" Ning Weiyuan gritted his teeth.
"What's wrong? You can live with dignity and enjoy everything an emperor can enjoy. You don't have to worry about border wars or the empty treasury, because the Privy Council will handle everything." Ning Qianshi talked eloquently, "Having said that, even if this doesn't happen, will you be able to do whatever you want when you sit on the throne? In a sense, the highest purpose of the civil servants in the Six Ministries is to turn the emperor into their puppet - of course, They would not say it so explicitly, but would use the more pleasant phrase "together to govern the world" to cover it up. "
This time, Ning Weiyuan remained silent for a long time.
"What if I don't cooperate?"
"I won't kill you, brother. But if that happens, I'm afraid you will have to live deep in the inner palace and not see the light of day for a long time. As for the successors, there are still Ning Wanjun and Ning Chunan to choose from."
"Ning Wanjun?" Ning Weiyuan sneered, "Forget it, her account with us has not been settled yet. If she knows that you were responsible for the border army—"
Ning Qianshi interrupted him, "As a Qi-sensing person, I would rather hope that my third sister can join the Privy Council rather than ascend the throne. However, Ning Chunan will not refuse this unexpected opportunity. He has no Qi-sensing Ability, ranking fourth, I had no hope of wearing a dragon robe in my life, but now there is a turning point, let alone a puppet, even if I am a dog-"
"Okay!" Ning Weiyuan roared unbearably, "Why should I give up this seat to that loser?"
"Oh? Did you agree?"
The prince had calmed down at this moment, "Since you asked me to sit up, I will sit down and watch you. Don't forget my second brother, as long as I am still the emperor in the eyes of everyone, you will regret this decision sooner or later."
"That's very good. The Privy Council doesn't want to support a loser to ascend to the great treasure. Sometimes a competitor who is sensible and understands his mistakes is more reassuring than a brainless loyalist." Ning Qianshi said indifferently.
"Hmph...what are you going to do next?"
"Let your enthronement ceremony be held as soon as possible, and then you have to announce the news of the Six Nations Alliance at the ceremony - we will have people drafting this part, you just need to read it out. The next step is to open the Privy Council without interference. The ban on government affairs, and more new policies we want to implement." The second prince said methodically, "The unification of the six countries is a huge and complex plan. If we want to achieve unified government administration across the entire continent, we must hurry up."
The prince spat, "The troops of other countries entered the capital and reached an agreement like this. I'm afraid that in the eyes of outsiders, I will be a timid and fearful king who has subjugated his country."
Ning Qianshi was noncommittal, "That's better than being deposed."
"Liubu may not be able to accept this drastic change."
"No, they will accept it. I understand them." Ning Qianshi said confidently.
"..." The prince looked at him deeply, "Yes, I used to think that you were timid and fearful, so I stayed away from the court, but now I realize that you are the most ruthless one. As long as I stand in your way You will kill everyone in front of you without hesitation. How can the necks of those civil servants be stronger than the sword..." He raised his head and sighed, "I didn't lose unjustly."
"Brother, you are tired. Go and have a good rest."
Ning Qianshi clapped his hands, and two guards walked into the room and made an invitation gesture to Ning Weiyuan.
Ning Weiyuan did not resist anymore. He stood up, stepped over the broken porcelain bowls on the floor, and walked towards the door.
Just when he crossed the threshold, he suddenly turned around and said, "But the approach that only talks about the purpose and not the friendship will sooner or later lead to backlash. You'd better think about it-" The prince obviously meant this to everyone in the room. The alchemist said, "If one day in the future, your goals are no longer the same, what will happen in the end?"
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After the prince left, Ning Qianshi walked up to Xia Fan and said, "Now you know what the Privy Council Ceremony is."
The latter curled his lips secretly, "Although there are no floating lights, ribbons and applause, this news is indeed much more shocking than the royal heir's enthronement. I think this trip is worthwhile."
The Privy Councils of the Six Nations actually reached a consensus behind the scenes and pushed the mainland region back to the state of a unified kingdom. Even if they say it, few people will believe it. However, the Xu State cavalry and the Gao State Frontier Army have already proven this - their attitude towards the second prince undoubtedly shows that their behind-the-scenes controller is not the two courts, but their respective Privy Councils.
"But do you really feel free to let Ning Weiyuan continue to sit as the nominal ruler? According to my observation at the Lantern Festival, he is quite loved by the people of Gyeonggi."
"Nominal ruler? Appropriate wording..." Ning Qianshi smiled bitterly, "If there is enough time, we would also like to initiate a more thorough change, but for now, unifying the Qi Sensers from all over the world is the most important thing. The world needs a process of adaptation. If you tell them today that there is no more king in the world, what they will think about tomorrow is not who will manage us, but who can replace us and become the new emperor."
He paused, "As for Ning Weiyuan, I'm not worried about his threat - the Seven-Star Privy Council has secretly begun to cultivate Qi-sensers suitable for political participation a long time ago, and then they will replace local officials step by step. Until then Then the civil servants will find that the country will continue to function as usual even without them. And they can either join or perish, and normal people know how to choose."
This is a tactic to draw out the firepower.
If the Privy Council could train officials by itself, the imperial examination system would basically exist in name only.
The premise is that the total number of Qi sensers in the six countries can grow steadily.
Otherwise, such a huge national institution could bring down the Privy Council just by sheer numbers.
Xia Fan decided to ask the most critical question, "How did the Yong Kingdom perish? If it was just King Yong who was cruel and unethical, he shouldn't have divided the world into six parts."
The hidden blind spot here is the "helpless move" the other party once said - it means that the alchemist and the six founding kings are not in the same boat, and cooperation is a last resort.
"What you are asking about... is the top secret of the Privy Council." Ning Qianshi walked to the window with his hands behind his back, staring at the slightly cloudy sky. Even at noon, the city could not feel much temperature. Just when Xia Fan thought he wouldn't speak again, he suddenly let out a breath, "But you have passed the assessment and become one of the core members of the Privy Council. I have no reason to refuse your question."
"According to legend, King Yong's achievements in magic are unparalleled, which also makes him go further and further in the pursuit of personal power. Even Chaos, the source of evil abilities, is regarded by him as a means to achieve a breakthrough. Until one day, King Yong opened the door to the way of heaven on his own. That was the only time that there was a detailed record of the arrival of the way of heaven in the world. Before that, the "door" only existed in the imagination and description of some people. In the midst of narration. "
Did Heaven actually appear? Xia Fan was stunned for a moment before replying, "Isn't this... a good thing for Fang Shi?"
"Of course it's not that simple." Ning Qianshi shook his head, "The black door he opened was different from the descriptions recorded in the previous books. It exuded an ominous aura that was disgusting to all living beings. Later, the alchemist realized that the way of heaven is endless. One kind, and what he opens is probably another door."