But disloyalty is absolutely intolerable; he's currently pushing the limits of His Majesty's authority.
He then warned his other sons that from now on, they must keep a low profile and not give His Majesty or the Crown Prince any further opportunities to use their weaknesses against them.
“Okay…” Uncle Cheng agreed, then thought for a moment and continued, “Master, are we just going to do nothing like this? Perhaps if we fight to the death, there is still a glimmer of hope!”
The Prime Minister stopped what he was doing, turned to look at Uncle Cheng, his eyes sharp, "Did my eldest son say something to you?"
Uncle Cheng was startled and quickly said, "Master, the master did grumble a few words to me, but it was nothing serious. After all, you are still in charge of the affairs of the manor."
"snort!"
The prime minister snorted coldly, "They think they can fly high just because they think I'm old and they've grown wings."
He didn't really think those few former officials of the late emperor could amount to anything.
If they had become capable, His Majesty wouldn't have been in that position.
Uncle Cheng listened and sighed deeply, "We can't entirely blame the master for making a mistake in his panic."
"The main problem is that His Majesty has recently put too much pressure on you, Prime Minister, due to the new policies. The Xie family and those associated with them are being suppressed in court, and Your Excellency is also feeling resentful, which is why you lost your judgment."
“I don’t think he’s lost his judgment; he’s just become arrogant after living such a good life for so long!” The Prime Minister said with a hint of impatience. “Fine… People can’t teach people, but they can teach people through experience. He’s been living a life of luxury since he was a child and has never suffered. This time, let him suffer enough and see firsthand how the Xie family gradually descends into ruin.”
"Prime Minister... is there really no room for maneuver?"
"As long as His Majesty's new policies are implemented, we will have no room for maneuver. All I can do now is to delay that day as much as possible, so that I can find some way out for the Xie family!"
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