Chapter 535: A young man in the Xu family can be the prime minister
"If one day, after I am gone, Yan Han faces life and death, I hope you can keep her safe."
When Emperor Wu said this, his eyes were full of sincerity.
Emperor Wu was not speaking in the tone of an emperor, but was asking Xu Ming for help as a father.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. No matter what happens, I will do my best to protect Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Xu Ming stood up and bowed deeply to Emperor Wu.
Even if Emperor Wu didn't say it, Xu Ming would do it.
If Wu Yanhan really has to face something, and is really at a life-and-death situation, how can I just stand by and watch!
Otherwise, I would be a terrible person.
"With your words, I feel relieved." Emperor Wu nodded with a smile.
Ever since the moment Xu Ming became famous, Emperor Wu has been watching Xu Ming's growth. He cannot say that he knows Xu Ming thoroughly, but he knows what kind of person Xu Ming is.
Especially during the great battle in the palace, the situation was extremely critical and he was at a disadvantage.
If Xu Ming wanted to survive at that time, he only had to join the State of Chu.
Anyway, Chu State admired Xu Ming very much.
As long as Xu Ming joins the State of Chu, the State of Chu will definitely save Xu Ming's life.
It is impossible for other monks to offend the State of Chu for no reason.
But Xu Ming did not rely on anyone.
From the beginning to the end, Xu Ming always stood on the side of Wu State.
Nothing is more true than adversity.
Therefore, Emperor Wu believed in such a young man. He did not need any contract. He only needed a verbal promise from the other party. Emperor Wu thought that Xu Ming would definitely do it.
"Seven days later, Wu State will hold a funeral for Prime Minister Xiao. Mo Chi has no children, and among his disciples, there are only you at that time. In Zhixing Academy, you have achieved the highest achievement now, and Mo Chi values you the most. Are you willing to hold the spirit tablet for Mo Chi?"
Emperor Wu asked Xu Ming.
Xu Ming did not refuse, and said solemnly: "It is my honor."
Emperor Wu nodded, and after chatting with Xu Ming about the current situation in the court, he let Xu Ming go back and have a good rest.
Just as Xu Ming left the palace, an old man came to the imperial study.
"This old minister pays respect to Your Majesty."
Former Prime Minister Fang Ling stood in front of Emperor Wu and bowed deeply.
"Mr. Fang, you don't have to be so polite."
Emperor Wu hurried forward and helped Fang Ling up.
Looking at the old prime minister, Emperor Wu smiled, with a self-deprecating tone: "Now I have a head full of white hair, much more than the old prime minister."
Fang Ling straightened up, looked at Emperor Wu, smiled and shook his head: "This old minister's white hair is just a waste of years, but your majesty's white hair is because you worry about the country and the people, for the people of this world.
What qualifications do I have to compare with Your Majesty?"
"When did Mr. Fang become so talkative? I'm a little uncomfortable with this."
In the past, the most common words Emperor Wu heard from the old prime minister were advice and remonstrance.
Even in the past, Emperor Wu had been so angry at this old prime minister that he couldn't drink tea or eat several times.
Anyway, Emperor Wu had never heard the old prime minister say a good word.
As a result, the old prime minister started speaking nice words right from the start, which really made Emperor Wu feel a little uncomfortable.
“Hehehe”
Mr. Fang smiled.
"I am a more realistic person. I should praise your Majesty for what he has done and criticize him for what he has criticized. Moreover, I was in an important position at that time. Even if your Majesty did many good things that benefited the country and the people, how could I flatter him? Now I am just an ordinary person. I can say whatever I want.
There is no need to worry about any negative influence in the court."
"After hearing what you said, I feel more relieved." Emperor Wu personally pulled a chair over and said, "Please sit down, Mr. Fang."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Fang Ling didn't hesitate and sat down on the chair.
Emperor Wu also pulled a chair over and sat in front of Fang Ling.
"I wonder how long Mr. Fang has left to live?"
Emperor Wu's expression gradually became serious and he looked at Fang Ling seriously.
His words were very direct, without any detours.
In Emperor Wu's view, there was no such need.
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At this point, whether from the perspective of the current situation in Wu State or from the perspective of the relationship between the two people, the best attitude is to face each other frankly.
Fang Ling shook his head and said truthfully: "I don't have much time left to live."
Emperor Wu remained silent.
Emperor Wu was naturally aware of the role Fang Ling played in this war.
Fang Ling served as the Prime Minister of the Wu State for such a long time. He was a veteran of two dynasties and shouldered a huge responsibility for the country.
During that great war, Fang Ling personally stayed in Xicheng and stabilized the fortune of the Wu State.
The price to pay is the house’s limited lifespan.
The house doesn't have many years left to live.
After that war, the lifespan of the house is probably less than a year.
"Perhaps this old minister has vaguely guessed what Your Majesty is thinking."
Faced with the fact that he had little time left, Fang Ling seemed very cheerful and open-minded, and did not take his impending death to heart at all.
"Your Majesty probably wants this old minister to return to the court and take charge of the situation, right?"
"That's right." Emperor Wu nodded. "Now that Mo Chi is gone, I've thought about it and the only one left is you, the old prime minister."
Fang Ling shook his head: "Your Majesty, what you said is not right. Our Wu Kingdom has produced many talented people. Our ancestor started his army at the age of 18, and Your Majesty ascended the throne at the age of 20. Heroes have always emerged from youth. How come there is only an old guy like me? There are many people in the court today who are more capable than an old man like me."
"Mr. Fang means," Emperor Wu's eyes lit up, "Does the old man have anyone to recommend?"
Fang Ling smiled and said, "It's not that I have anyone to recommend, but when I was chatting with Prime Minister Xiao, Prime Minister Xiao anticipated today's situation and your majesty's confusion, so he asked me to recommend someone on his behalf.
Although this person is young, the old ministers also recognize him. "
"Who is this person?" Emperor Wu was overjoyed.
If it was someone that Xiao Mochi and Fang Ling both agreed on, then there must be something good about him! Wudi absolutely believed in their judgment.
"There is a young man in the Xu family who can be a prime minister."
[After the whole family was infected with the flu, they all recovered gradually. This flu was indeed a bit outrageous.
The whole family has a cold and cough.
I really need to exercise more. I can’t sit all the time, otherwise it will hurt my body. 】
(End of this chapter)