In the end, Lin Yuanlong was persuaded by the Grand Secretary.
It's more accurate to say that he was persuaded by his son rather than by the Grand Secretary.
He is ambitious, that's true, but for whom is he ambitious?
Isn't it all for the sake of future generations? Isn't it all for the sake of hereditary succession?
However, what he had strived for all his life meant nothing to his son.
So what is he still insisting on?
He just wanted his son to be happy, to make up for his own childhood without a father's love.
My son, why won't you give me a chance?
As your father, I want to give you the best of everything, and I want to be lifted up high like when you were first born.
Why won't you give your father a chance?
Yunlan, I'm sorry...
Lin Yuanlong's eyes welled up with tears.
Some people's obsession stems from humiliation, and they are determined to turn the tables.
Some people's obsession stems from a sense of indebtedness, and they try their best to make amends.
But there's no going back in life. It was all in vain.
When you're twenty, you might like a car but can't afford it. When you're in your thirties or forties, even if you get it, you won't feel the same joy and excitement as before.
Most people spend their lives trying to find their way back to their youth by clinging to outdated methods.
...
Half a day later.
Everything in Yandu has returned to normal.
All those involved in the rebellion have been imprisoned and are under investigation.
The guillotine of Yandu Prefecture is ready.
The Grand Secretary was benevolent and did not punish those involved in the rebellion, but all those who participated in the rebellion were beheaded and their heads displayed to the public.
Severe measures are necessary in times of chaos.
But this is not a time of chaos; on the contrary, the collapse of the aristocratic clans is leading the Great Xia Dynasty toward an unprecedented golden age!
Subsequently, the Cabinet, the Hanlin Academy, and the Censorate jointly exonerated Lin Biao.
Lin Shaoshuai has once again been thrust into the spotlight.
Countless people were moved to tears.
Most people are still rational, and they still have feelings.
How could such a good young marshal like Lin, who served the country and its people, be a traitor?
Sometimes, public opinion does not represent justice or the true voice of the people.
Most of them are just repeating what others say.
Looking back, what Lin Shaoshuai did was truly substantial.
Without Lin Biao's decisive and ruthless approach, the reduction of the power of the regional military governors would have been nothing more than a joke, a pipe dream.
Of course, all of this is thanks to the Cabinet's personnel selection.
Furthermore, he placed complete trust in Lin Shaoshuai and trusted him implicitly.
This old man and young man will eventually become a legendary tale of ruler and minister in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Next comes the personnel appointments and removals.
The powerful clans rebelled, and the Fengtian Army entered the capital to protect the emperor. The situation was stabilized, and the country was at peace.
Rewards will be given based on merit.
Young Marshal Lin Yu saved the country from peril. He was relieved of his post as Governor-General of Liangjiang and promoted to Left Vice Minister, in charge of all matters of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Revenue.
Lin Yuanlong was rewarded for his meritorious service in protecting the emperor and was relieved of his post as the military governor of Fengfu. He was granted the title of Marquis of Zhongyong and was ordered to build a residence in Yandu on a chosen date.
It has been decades since the last time someone was granted a title.
In peacetime, it is not easy to achieve such merits.
Old Dragon had always wanted a hereditary succession, and the Grand Secretary granted his wish.
But anyone with eyes to see knows that the so-called marquis is nothing compared to the military governor of Fengfu.
After all, power is the only real thing.
With the strength of the Fengfu, it has the greatest potential to overthrow the entire Great Xia Dynasty, and it is no exaggeration to call it the strongest power.
However, this is the trend. If the Great Xia wants to implement new policies, the existence of aristocratic clans and powerful families will not be allowed.
It's an inevitable trend.
However, this is already the best ending for Commander Lin.
The price is to stay in Yandu forever. Then, bask in the sun and fight crickets in the courtyard, listen to opera every now and then, eat melon seeds, and enjoy a peaceful retirement.
How pleasant!
Lin Yuanlong also seemed to have accepted this fact.
After all, I'm about to become a grandfather, so enjoying family life is a good choice.
After years of fighting in the north and south, and suffering from numerous injuries, he had long been weary of it all.
A man's life's work is all for his children and grandchildren. Since his son is successful, what is there for the father to be upset about?
After being counseled by several veteran generals in Yandu, he finally let go of the past.
The inner court.
"Hua Zhen, after much consideration, I've decided that you should take over the position of Military Governor of Feng Prefecture!"
The Grand Secretary summoned Hua Zhen and announced his decision.
Hua Zhen looked terrified. "Your Excellency, I am merely a commander-in-chief. How can I possibly command the three armies? Absolutely not!"
"Hey, don't underestimate yourself. I know your abilities perfectly well!"
"But I've always been in charge of the Imperial Guards, and I've never even left the Forbidden City..."
"Although the inner court is not large, the situation there is the most dangerous and complex. You have been able to stand firm in the Forbidden City, so why should you be afraid of the small Feng Mansion?"
"But……"
"Don't refuse anymore! Firstly, I don't trust anyone else with this position. If I promote someone from the Fengfu headquarters, those generals are all Lin Yuanlong's old subordinates. Now that Lin Yuanlong has been promoted in name only, they will inevitably have some thoughts. Secondly, you and Lin Yu have a pretty good relationship. It will be easier for you to explain when he comes back! He will also be happy to help you!" The Grand Secretary said, expressing his thoughts.
"Your Excellency...aren't you afraid I'll become the second Lin Yuanlong?" Hua Zhen asked, his eyes trembling slightly.
The Grand Secretary shook his head and said with a smile, "I've watched you grow up. I still remember when you entered the palace twenty years ago, I asked you to hold the Ruyi scepter outside the hall, but I forgot about it and only remembered it after a whole day. I thought you had already left, but when I came back, I found you were still there. At that time, I felt that you were a truly honest child. You wouldn't take something that wasn't yours!"
Hua Zhen's eyes reddened slightly. In this world, no one understands me better than the Grand Secretary.
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