"My king is wise, able to recognize people and make good use of them, and the ministers support the king's decision!" Prime Minister Wu expressed his position. He figured out that he had real power, and Zhang Yi was just filling his position. Without his support, Zhang Yi would be unable to move forward. "
I thought that when the king summoned me, he must have something more important to say!"
Seeing that Prime Minister Wu had regained his breath, King Liu Kai put down the tea cup in his hand and said kindly: "Prime Minister, you and I are a little tired after working hard for many years. It is good to take a rest at an appropriate time. As we get older and our minds become rigid, it is better to
Listen more to the ideas of the younger generation and let them carve out a new path."
The meaning of these words is very clear, and it is very clear that if Prime Minister Wu knew what he was doing and retired in time to make way for Zhang Yi, he would enjoy endless glory and wealth.
In ancient times, there was a cup of wine to release military power, and a wise man could understand it with a few words. Wouldn't it be better to retire early and return to his hometown to enjoy life? Why do we have to hold power and let the monarch sleep and eat?
People who don't understand this truth can only solve it by force in the end, losing both human and financial resources.
However, the most tempting thing in the world is power. With power, you have everything. Few people can let go easily after enjoying the taste of power.
Prime Minister Wu is not stupid, he understands it as soon as he hears it, but he is not willing to give in. In the past few years of the king's recuperation, he has cultivated countless party members in all departments and regions of the kingdom. He is only half a step away from the throne of the king, but he controls
own ambitions.
His wishful thinking was that his son Wu Liang would marry the princess Xiao Liu, and his son or grandson would inherit the throne a hundred years from now when King Liu Kai.
He believed that he was absolutely loyal to Liu Kai. Thinking of his old relationship, he didn't want the king to be harmed in any way. For this reason, he took on the affairs of the kingdom alone, but all his hard work was in vain. King Liu Kai actually wanted him to retire!
Prime Minister Wu's vision went dark and he almost fainted. Liu Kai was so ruthless and unjust. He ignored his hard work and reused Zhang Yi, a bandit leader!
So, now there are two paths before Prime Minister Wu, one is to retreat, the other is to persist until Zhang Yi is eliminated.
After all, Zhang Yi is an outsider with no foundation. Whether the king pretends to reuse him or sincerely supports him, Prime Minister Wu is sure to overthrow Zhang Yi, seize his territory, and destroy him as a person.
After thinking clearly, Prime Minister Wu began to adjust his situation.
"Your Majesty!" he called, his eyes moist and tears welling up in his eyes. "When your Majesty raised an army, Liu Guang and I were the only two people around. The three of us only had two kitchen knives. The King said he wanted to conquer a country and kill the overlord Cao Cao.
General, kill the bandits everywhere. Without saying a word, I, Wu Rui, went with the king to kill me. My loyalty to the king is proved by heaven and earth, and the sun and the moon can see it. Does the king actually doubt me?"
Alas, King Liu Kai couldn't help but let out a long sigh. People are not grass and trees, so how can they be ruthless? The king's heart is also made of flesh, but the king cannot consider issues based on emotion.
"Brother Wu Rui, how can I doubt you?" King Liu Kai said sincerely, "I have left all the affairs of the court to you, but have I ever questioned you once? Even if someone gossiped in my ears, I didn't take it to heart.
.But you have to understand me, brother Wu Rui, the country must develop further, otherwise it will be difficult to survive due to internal and external troubles. I put the country and the country first, and asked Zhang Shoufu to preside over the reform plan. I have no doubts about my brothers."
Zhang Yi was full of emotions. He only relied on the support of his brothers to defeat General Cao and achieve great things. He understood the love between brothers. In order to support his changes, the king resolutely decided to let his best brother retire. This was necessary
Zhang Yi was extremely moved by how much courage and determination he had.
Now he understood that the king knew what the prime minister had done, but he could not bear to deal with him because of his old feelings. He took this opportunity to persuade him to retire and preserve his reputation and wealth. Wu Rui should be grateful for this.
But Wu Rui didn't think so. He only felt aggrieved.
The authorities are obsessive, and bystanders are clear. In Zhang Yi's opinion, it was appropriate for the king to kill him, because this guy Wu Rui betrayed the king's trust. He formed cliques for personal gain, sold official positions, and ruined the social atmosphere of old China.
From his son Wu Liang, we can see Wu Rui's growing ambition. If it is not stopped, the consequences will be disastrous.
The problem is that Wu Rui didn't realize her mistake at all, and instead played the emotional card.
I saw Wu Rui getting more and more excited, getting up and kneeling in front of the king, crying.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I think about it day and night. I just want to do the hard work for your Majesty. I just want your Majesty to take good health and sit on the throne. I am still in the prime of life and have no intention of enjoying a wealthy life. I am willing to assist Zhang Shoufu.
, carry out the changes. Zhang Shoufu is new here, and he is not familiar with the situation after all. I am willing to serve as a guide, please give me your permission!"
King Liu Kai couldn't help but look at Zhang Yi. This man didn't know whether to go or stay. He wanted to ask for Zhang Yi's opinion.
Zhang Yi's mind was spinning rapidly. After today's contact, he had completely seen through this guy Wu Rui. Zhang Yi thought that Wu Rui would cause trouble sooner or later. If he were to retire, he would definitely be manipulating the trouble behind the scenes. Deal with him now, and he would
Provoking unpredictable chaos.
For the sake of the country, Zhang Yi is determined to catch Wu Rui and his gang members and uproot his power. This requires time to lay out the plan and collect evidence of Wu Rui's crimes. For now, it is better to stabilize him.
So Zhang Yi nodded to the king and said to let him stay first.
King Liu Kai sighed and comforted him with kind words: "Prime Minister, I will keep your achievements in mind. Don't worry about it. I am also afraid that you will be tired and want you to live a free and easy life as soon as possible. You can continue to make progress.
How can I stop you? Although Zhang Shoufu is younger, I have examined him for a long time and determined that he has the ability to stabilize the country. Of course, he is still a young man, and it is inevitable that he has some ill-thoughts, and you are rich in experience.
, I hope you can be honest with each other, cooperate sincerely, and work together to do great things."
Wu Ruicheng said yes one after another and knelt down to thank the Holy Grace.
Zhang Yi saw that Wu Rui was trembling all over and her emotions were fluctuating greatly.
And the king's face also looked very bad.
This was a turning point. Zhang Yi knew that this was the last frank conversation between the monarch and his ministers, and this was also the day when the brotherhood ended.
Liu Kai gave Wu Rui the best chance to make a choice. He could have escaped unscathed, never interfered in government affairs, and lived a wealthy life that everyone envied. However, Liu Kai would not pursue his fault and let Zhang Yi step in to deal with it.
Endgame.
Unexpectedly, Wu Rui refused to back down, so things became complicated.
At this time, King Liu Kai frowned, clutched his chest, and showed discomfort, so he asked Prime Minister Wu Rui to step back. Zhang Yi stepped forward to hold his arm, and personally escorted Xiaohua and Xiaoxiang as they ran out, alone.
Call the imperial doctor, and call the princess alone.
"Father, please stay calm and don't get emotional!" Xiao Liu said with heartache, and asked Zhang Yi, "What did Prime Minister Wu say that made my father so angry?"