"Why shouldn't I use this power? Besides, the Minister of the Imperial Clan is indeed old, in his seventies or eighties, yet he still worries about national affairs. It's truly not easy for him. I propose that the position of Minister of the Imperial Clan be filled by Ying Ziying, the legal scholar from the Court of Justice. What do you all think?"
Li Lin didn't care what Ying Lin's mood was.
What's hindering his reforms is the garbage on the road. How can he walk if the garbage isn't cleared away?
not to mention.
At this point, the First Emperor did not say anything.
Instead, he sat on the dragon throne, smiling broadly, looking quite endearing, like an elderly man with a stern yet somewhat adorable expression.
"I disagree. Prime Minister Li, this is a blatant abuse of power!"
"Yes, you're using your position to settle personal scores!"
"Lord Zongzheng has worked so hard for the country and its people, and you actually want to dismiss him!"
"What power do you have? With your mere authority to transfer personnel, how could you possibly move the Minister of the Imperial Clan?"
"I was appointed by His Majesty. You, a mere newly appointed prime minister, what right do you have to strip me of my military power? How dare you! Do you think you are more powerful than His Majesty?"
Li Lin listened to their indignation and simply smiled faintly.
He never intended to take down this group of people today.
This group is deeply entrenched. Without earth-shattering evidence or a major scandal, it's simply impossible to take them down!
As for the current farce, it's just a way to give them a warning.
Another half hour passed.
He discussed other arrangements concerning the affairs of the Qin Dynasty with his ministers, and the First Emperor agreed with some of Li Lin's regulations.
For example, a week is seven days long, and you have to work for the first six days of the week, working five hours a day. On the last day, you have a big morning meeting in the morning and a formal holiday in the afternoon.
Most ministers were happy to accept it. The previous Qin Dynasty holiday system was once a month, but now it has been adjusted to once a week, which is equivalent to an extra day and a half each month.
......
"Alright, let's conclude today's grand court assembly here. Most of Prime Minister Li's rules and regulations are quite constructive, and I wholeheartedly agree with them. I intend to issue an edict throughout the land to promote them!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Although these ministers were quite dissatisfied with Li Lin's performance just now, they showed a completely different attitude when Li Lin provided them with the welfare system.
This almost made Li Lin burst out laughing like a pig.
As our ancestors said, they were right.
The way to get people to accept you is simple: give them small favors.
Once he gets used to you, you can launch your own plan to fleece him. Then, these trapped investors will have nowhere to escape and can only wait to be harvested.
......
[I was about to leave the palace when His Majesty didn't call me to stay. According to the appointed time, today is supposed to be my wedding day with Princess Manyin. Has His Majesty forgotten?]
Just as he stepped out of the palace gate.
As if His Majesty knew what he was thinking, His Majesty actually chased after him from behind, "Minister Li, wait a moment, I almost forgot something of utmost importance!"
[Great! His Majesty has finally remembered my marriage!]
Thinking of this, he suddenly turned around and said cheerfully, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"Didn't you just say that woodblock printing was a success? Quickly, take me to the Construction Bureau to see for myself what woodblock printing is all about!"
[Huh? That damned old man! He promised to marry his daughter to me today, why are we talking about work again? He's such a wicked old man!]
Just as he was mentally complaining about the First Emperor, the First Emperor suddenly moved close to his back and placed his rough hands directly on the bone marrow of his shoulder.
That strange feeling was like being electrocuted.
It flowed all over Li Lin's body.
This startled him and made him feel afraid.
"My dear Minister Li, take me there quickly! What are you dawdling about?"
The sound was very close.
Very close.
Large beads of sweat rolled down Li Lin's forehead, his mind a complete mess: [What is His Majesty trying to do to me? Why did he pat my shoulder? What is he trying to do...? Could it be that he really has homosexual tendencies?]
"puff!"
The First Emperor was only slightly annoyed that he was thinking to himself that he was an old man, so he patted him hard.
What's going on?
How could this kid have such filthy thoughts?
Could it be that this kid is gay himself?
"Your Majesty, Prince Fusu..."
When Gao Shu, the head of the Imperial Carriage Office, came in to deliver the message, he saw that the First Emperor and Li Lin were so close together. Although their appearances were not very similar, their facial features were very alike.
I immediately realized that I had come at the wrong time and had seen something I shouldn't have.
His expression immediately changed drastically.
He said in a panic, as if fleeing, "Your Majesty, this old servant was rash. This old servant will take his leave now!"
That's all.
He left in a few quick steps.
He thought to himself: No wonder His Majesty favors Li Lin so much, even calling out his name occasionally in his sleep, making all the concubines in the harem green with envy.
Today we finally know the reason!
This Li Lin, I'd say, is most likely the son of the First Emperor, who was fostered by Li Xin's family.
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