Prime Minister, "..." Why didn't you play by the rules? Shouldn't Xu Ke be held accountable, instead of him being the one who issued the task!
Emperor Donglin questioned the Prime Minister, who knew that this matter was indeed his fault and quickly admitted his mistake.
"I know I was wrong!"
"Old Prime Minister, although I believe Xu Ke can find out the truth, delaying the time will only make the court more turbulent. As the head of all officials, do you have other talents who can assist Xu Ke in investigating the Beizhao spy case? You should take it as your responsibility to stabilize the court and give all officials peace!"
When giving orders, he simply gave the old prime minister a huge compliment.
Emperor Donglin’s meaning is very simple. Don’t treat me as a fool. If I find someone to take the blame again this time, then he will lose his position as prime minister.
The old prime minister couldn't help feeling anxious, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Now he is asked to recommend talents to investigate the case. How should he recommend?
He knew that the Emperor Donglin sitting on the dragon throne in front of him was no longer the emperor who had just ascended the throne and was inexperienced in handling affairs!
Based on the unexpected arrangement made by Emperor Donglin just now, the old prime minister really has no idea what arrangements Emperor Donglin will make next!
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Now it depends on what he chooses!
If he gave up, he might lose his prestige in the court; if he joined the game, he might bring trouble to himself and even lose his position as prime minister!
Emperor Donglin lowered his head and looked at Xiao Ruoyi's white, tender and chubby little hands lovingly, while listening to the little girl's complaints about the old prime minister.
[Hehehe, now it's the old man's turn to make a decision! In the future, there will be retirement, why didn't it exist in ancient times? He doesn't have many years left to live, and he still wants to hold on to power! No wonder he died early! ]
In fact, even in modern times, you don’t necessarily lose your rights after retirement, but there is still a difference from before retirement.
After all, holding power is not only a desire for and emphasis on power, but also a maintenance of his family's influence. Only when one has more power can he improve the status of his family's influence and better protect his family.
Of course, this does not apply to some people who want to control power in order to fight for power and profit.
As long as I am still alive, I will not resign from my official position and return home.
Emperor Donglin raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect there was such a thing as retirement! He didn't even know about it!
This old man really needs to retire and go home to enjoy his retirement!
Now all the pressure fell on the old prime minister. He felt like he was suffocating in his heart. In addition, he had caught a cold, which had not healed due to his old age, so he couldn't help but started coughing.
“Cough cough cough…”
"Old Prime Minister, are you feeling unwell? Wang Dehai! Hurry and give me a seat!"
The eunuch quickly moved a chair next to the old prime minister so that he could sit on it and rest.
"Is the Prime Minister angry?"
"Hiss, I wonder if the emperor will let the prime minister go!"
Xiao Ruoyi blinked her bright eyes and looked at the old prime minister's physical condition, then shook her head with regret, [Originally, this old man was going to die in two years, before the fall of Donglin! Looking at his condition, it seems that he can't even last two years! How tragic! ]
Emperor Donglin frowned. He didn't expect the old man to die early? Was it because he was angry with him?
Alas, it’s not his fault!
Who made this old man do nothing and laid the groundwork for the destruction of his Donglin Kingdom!
Rather than having his country destroyed, he might as well be the bad guy!
"Someone, call the imperial physician!"
The old prime minister recovered a little and thanked weakly, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Although he is not feeling well now, he still feels a lot more relaxed in his heart. With his current condition, the Emperor should not come to trouble him, right?
"Nothing, the old Prime Minister is the pillar of Donglin State, I don't want anything to happen to you!"
Xiao Ruoyi looked at Emperor Donglin, then at the old prime minister, then jumped off Emperor Donglin's thigh with her short legs and ran to the old prime minister.
Xiao Ruoyi tilted her chubby little face up, looked at the old prime minister with a pair of clear eyes, and asked in a baby voice, "Grandpa, are you okay?"
Facing Xiao Ruoyi up close, the old prime minister could see clearly her delicate and overly cute little face.
I'm old and have severe presbyopia, so I couldn't see Xiao Ruoyi's little face as clearly as I can now.
Originally he was still a little angry, but now facing Xiao Ruoyi's baby voice, the old prime minister's heart was unconsciously melted.
At this moment, the old prime minister understood why Emperor Donglin doted on Xiao Ruoyi so much. If Xiao Ruoyi was his granddaughter, he would definitely love her very much! She is much more pleasing to the eye than the brat at home!
So, when the old prime minister faced Xiao Ruoyi, he couldn't help but make a clip sound, "No... It's okay!"
"Grandpa, are you not feeling well?"
"Yes... yes! Cough cough cough..." After saying that, the old prime minister covered his mouth with his fist and coughed, admitting his physical condition without any hesitation.
Xiao Ruoyi tilted her head again and asked in confusion, "Then why did you come to work? Shouldn't you rest at home if you are sick?"
The old prime minister wanted to say, it was you who insisted on asking me to come here! It was just to piss me off!
But, he can't say!
Xiao Ruoyi opened her mouth with a bright smile and praised, "Grandpa, you are so strong. You still go to work even when you are sick. I have to let Daddy give you the Outstanding Employee Award!"
The old prime minister was completely confused. It turned out that as an ancient man, he didn't understand what the little princess meant by going to work, let alone what the Outstanding Employee Award was!
However, he always felt that Xiao Ruoyi was plotting against him, but he couldn't find any evidence!
Prince Jin just burst out laughing. He didn’t understand what his niece meant, but he could tell that the little girl was talking about the old Prime Minister!
The old prime minister glanced at Prince Jin. The brat was still laughing at him at this time!
"I am the Prime Minister, so I will serve the Donglin Kingdom till my death!"
Xiao Ruoyi pouted her cute pink lips and sighed in a baby voice, "Grandpa, you work so hard and diligently, how can the young uncles live!"
All the civil and military officials in the court understood what he said, but they did not dare to speak out.
Indeed!
The old prime minister is old enough, it’s time to hand over power!
Even the old prime minister's followers all agreed with Xiao Ruoyi's words. The old man should accept his age and retire!
This wave definitely helped the old prime minister attract a lot of hatred!
Emperor Donglin couldn't help but cast his eyes on the little girl. She was worthy of being his little girl, she was so amazing!
Prince Jin was full of admiration and secretly gave Xiao Ruoyi a thumbs up to express his praise.
Awesome! Now, I guess the Prime Minister’s people are going to have some internal strife!
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