Hu Ze's Avatar said nothing, merely sending Nie Chen a covert voice transmission: "His Majesty wishes to grant me special privileges and military command."
He then briefly explained what had happened earlier.
Recalling Emperor Kangping's plans, he could not help laughing inwardly. These are all standard trappings of a powerful minister who usurps the throne.
But this did not mean Emperor Kangping was foolish. The Great Qian dynasty had never seen a powerful minister seize the realm.
Ministers whose power overshadowed the court and who bullied the other officials, however, were another matter.
Li Chen knew Hu Ze had to take the right stance. This would be Great General Hu Ze's first impression on the court officials.
Nie Chen agreed. "Great General, before entering the Capital, you had already decided to leave command of the War Dragon Army untouched for the time being. Instead, you would take a winding, indirect route to secure rank and authority over the court's troops. Besides the world-renowned War Dragon Army, the vital Capital Region has plenty of soldiers available. Even His Majesty had private troops of his own when he was Prince Fu."
"Using those forces will avoid provoking the court officials..."
"And speaking of your relationship with the late emperor will not offend His Majesty. On the contrary, it will reinforce the impression that you are part of the political legacy he inherited from the late emperor."
Hu Ze's Avatar nodded, but cast a covert glance at Nie Chen.
Such an understanding of human nature, with subtle stratagems hidden within it, was naturally not something Nie Chen had devised himself. It was the result of Li Chen's covert observations and meticulous analysis.
Li Chen had specifically studied Emperor Kangping's temperament, accurately gauging his mindset from the scant information available.
To Emperor Kangping, the