Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 896

Chapter 896: Chapter 893: Cannot Assist

Murong Yan looked at Murong Ping and Murong Li, who were both solemn-faced, and was amused by their childishness, his eyes quietly filled with a hint of a smile.

He shook his head, then seriously said to the two, "To unify the world, a slow and gradual approach will not work. We must use sharp and unconventional means to advance the pace of unification. This task requires someone to undertake it... but it must definitely not be the future emperor who will unite the world! The people of a unified world, hoping for peace across the land, expect a king who is benevolent and wise, a virtuous ruler who governs for the nation and the people!"

Murong Ping and Murong Li, one older and one younger, knelt quietly opposite Murong Yan, listening earnestly to his teachings.

"Uncle Nine... is willing to be that unscrupulous, all-powerful minister of Yan Kingdom, advancing the steps toward unification for Yan Kingdom. However, Yan Kingdom must have a benevolent king, adored by the masses!" Murong Yan glanced at Murong Ping, then at Murong Li, and continued, "When the world is stabilized, and the day Yan Kingdom achieves success arrives, the wise and virtuous ruler will execute the powerful minister to soothe the people’s hearts with kindness and generosity, surely winning their allegiance to Yan Kingdom."

"Uncle Nine!" Murong Ping was startled and straightened his back, "Uncle Nine, what are you saying! We’re family, how can..."

Murong Yan waved his hand, signaling Murong Ping not to worry: "It’s a facade for outsiders to see. By then... when peace reigns across the land, you will all have grown and become pillars of the state, so Uncle Nine can hand over Yan Kingdom to you all, and finally live his own life. Besides, as your second brother said, you’re all still young... None of you are suitable to be that all-powerful person yet."

"Yan Kingdom struggled to get here. Whether your father wants to hand the throne to me or I want to pass it to one of you two, it’s all for the great cause of Yan Kingdom! It’s not about choosing who sits on that throne, but selecting the best and most stable path for Yan Kingdom."

Murong Li understood Murong Yan’s words, and Murong Ping did too. Both were silent.

"Uncle Nine, I’m a general, not suitable for being emperor!" Murong Ping turned his head towards Murong Li, "Even though Ah Li is young, he is the most outstanding among us brothers! Initially... I was supposed to go to Jin Kingdom as an envoy, but Ah Li replaced me. It was because Ah Li, being of noble birth, went to Jin Kingdom that Jin Kingdom was less wary of Yan Kingdom. In terms of wisdom and strategy, Ah Li surpasses us brothers by far. I think... Ah Li is the most suitable!"

Murong Ping’s ambition was to make achievements on the battlefield. He was self-aware... he might be a good general, but would absolutely not make a good emperor.

Ah Li was different. Ah Li was not only of noble birth but was also intelligent, farsighted, and brave enough despite his young age—these are the basic qualities needed to be an emperor, and Ah Li possesses them all.

"Ah Li, what do you think?" Murong Yan looked at Murong Li again and asked.

From behind Murong Yan, a thirty-two headed lotus lamp, its flames flickered with the summer breeze,

Murong Li possesses the qualities of an emperor, but in terms of ambition, at least for now... Murong Yan has not seen it in Murong Li, which is why he must ask...

If Murong Li does not have this desire, Murong Yan would rather not force him and choose Murong Ping instead.

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