Within the Great Yu Kingdom, the three princes moved in unison, and talented people from their respective fiefs flocked to join them.
Like Prince An and Prince Huai, although King Ning had not been made a king for long, he had cultivated his fief for many years. The advisers under his command were certainly no worse than those of the other two princes.
This was an opportunity that came once in a thousand years. If one could assist a prince in ascending the Imperial Throne, the benefits to be gained in the future would be beyond imagination.
Since ancient times, those who followed the dragon had received exceedingly generous treatment. Being granted territories and lands was nothing difficult.
By comparison, the imperial princes and grandsons still within Jade Capital City were far less competitive. They had yet to cultivate to the Body Integration Realm, lacked the qualifications to be granted princely titles, and did not even have provinces or counties they could develop.
Even though these princes roamed Jade Capital City, visiting every court official, they achieved very little.
No official capable of sitting in the imperial court was dull-witted.
Compared to princes who had not even entered the Body Integration Realm, the three princes such as King Ning were clearly more worthy of their trust. If they placed their bets correctly, they might rise another step in the future. Whether in courtly status or personal cultivation, the temptation was immense.
Only a small number of officials were qualified to remain neutral. Not every minister could shut their doors and refuse all visitors like the Grand Councilor and Prime Minister Li.
Most court officials would ultimately have to choose a side, select a suitable candidate, and throw themselves behind them. That candidate would most likely have to come from among