Like a colossal Demon God, he glanced at Wang You and the many Wang Family relatives, snorted lightly, and said.
"I observe that Scholar Zhang’s actions have always followed certain rules, and he’s not purely a benevolent person. I’m afraid Scholar Zhang is doing this to win people’s hearts!
Hmph, Scholar Zhang’s ambition is not small!"
Upon hearing this, Wang You, sitting lower down, looked astonished.
"But Father, isn’t the whole Court saying Scholar Zhang is a Living Saint, full of Vast Righteous Qi!"
Wang Huan glanced at Wang You and shook his head, saying, "Has he personally admitted to having Vast Righteous Qi?"
"The title of Living Saint was given by the people, and he never personally claimed to be a Saint!"
Upon hearing this, Wang You was dumbfounded.
Which civil servant would dare to proclaim themselves a Saint?
If they did, the backlash would drown them in contempt.
But Wang You was already accustomed to Wang Huan’s way of thinking. He looked at Wang Huan and said.
"So Father, should we, the Wang Family, just observe and not act for now?"
Wang Huan snorted lightly.
"Think, within Haojing City, who holds the most power now?"
Wang You wanted to say it was their own family, but after a moment he fell silent. Next to him, a middle-aged military general with a solemn expression and enveloped in Blood Evil Qi spoke deeply.
"Right now in Haojing City, it’s naturally Scholar Zhang who is the strongest!"
Upon hearing this, other members of the Wang Family fell silent. This change was extremely perilous for everyone because if the other side harbored ulterior motives, with just a thought, the Grand Commandant’s Mansion could disappear like the Li Family and Zhuang Family.
At this moment, Wang Huan slowly stood up, looked at everyone, and said, "You’er, later you personally take substantial gifts to visit Scholar Zhang and probe what exactly Scholar Zhang intends to do?"
His gaze shifted upward, where several imperial decrees bestowed by the Emperor were enshrined on the table. Wang Huan softly said.
"If others hold the knife while we’re the fish on the chopping block, what can we do..."
Wang You vaguely understood the worry in Wang Huan’s eyes, yet he still felt an incredulity in his heart.
...
Zhang Family Mansion, outside traffic was heavy.
Countless carriages of dignitaries and nobles were parked outside, blocking the entire long street completely, leaving Zhang Fu with no choice but to come out with his family to maintain order.
Within the mansion, Zhang Jian didn’t meet with everyone, only entertaining a few dukes and marquises with special status himself, while meeting with some of the Nine Ministers and leaders of the Imperial Guard to gradually reach a consensus.
Of course, this consensus was akin to advancing and retreating together with the Court!
Zhang Jian didn’t seek to achieve his goal in one stroke!
Firstly, the timing wasn’t right. Although Daqian was without an Emperor, it hadn’t collapsed yet!
Secondly, the Zhang Family lacked direct lineage within Qian Hall. Though allies were numerous, if he were to rebel, there weren’t many who would loyally follow him to the end!
How could a single old marshal cross the river on his own?
Thus, for now, Zhang Jian was seeking this "consensus" until the Great Dynasty completely collapsed, and smoke and fire rose everywhere...!
After this ’consensus’ was reached, the constant flow of guests at the Zhang Family’s entrance gradually dispersed.
Under the jujube tree, Zhang Jian was now smiling.
In some ways, the Saintess of the Golden Maiden Sect was indeed a great help, not only bringing some significant treasures but also aiding him greatly.
Now, he had indirectly grasped most of the power inside and outside Haojing City, and those loyal to the Daqian Royal Family couldn’t stir up any big waves.
However, the next problem was how to face the Dong Shen Temple.