PFC Chapter 253 Delegating Power
Chapter 253 Delegating Power
The officials who came on the southern tour all had their own agendas, and each wanted to bring their own people with them.
After Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua finished their work, they did not participate in the subsequent arrangements.
The Jia family were military officers, and their military power was already the envy of others.
The emperor was so annoyed that he threw the memorial in his hand onto the table.
"Your Majesty, rest your anger."
On the other hand, Prime Minister Ji said calmly.
"Prime Minister, look at this. These people aren't here to offer their greetings; they're all trying to get me to make a decision on the candidates as soon as possible."
To praise this person for their merits and that person for their deeds is a great act of kindness.
The memorials submitted these past two days have all been various recommendations.
"The ministers are just trying to share the Emperor's burdens. These are just their opinions. The Emperor can directly arrange the candidates."
Prime Minister Ji smiled.
The Emperor leaned back in his chair.
"Hmph! It seems you have someone in mind for the position of Prime Minister. Tell me about it."
"Your Majesty, this old minister will obey all your orders."
"Here we go again. Just say something," the Emperor said impatiently.
Prime Minister Ji stroked his beard and smiled:
"Haha, Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has already participated in politics. Isn't this a perfect opportunity for him to practice?"
"You mean let the Crown Prince make the arrangements?"
The Emperor sat up straight.
"Your Majesty, is that right? Does Your Majesty have any intention of changing the Crown Prince?"
Prime Minister Ji stood up and asked respectfully.
The head eunuch guarding the door trembled with fright and quickly told everyone around him to move a few steps away. He also moved a little further away himself, watching his toes and not daring to listen to another word.
"You, be brave!"
The Emperor glared at Prime Minister Ji.
Prime Minister Ji lifted his robe and knelt down.
"This old minister dares to ask this question, for no other reason than..."
This old minister once swore to serve the court for the rest of his life, but I am old and don't have many days left.
Your Majesty knows that you have always had a problem with me, believing that I am only loyal to the orthodox. But over the years, I believe that I have always done what is right for the court and for the country.
This is something that has been done by generations of officials. The children of these officials will not forget what they have done, and the world will not forget it either.
"Your Majesty, if you are dissatisfied with the Crown Prince and feel he is unsuitable to inherit the throne, then while there is still time, whether to replace him or to teach him is entirely up to Your Majesty!"
The Emperor looked at the kneeling Prime Minister Ji and felt a mix of emotions. He was dissatisfied, but everything Prime Minister Ji had done was for the good of the court and for his own good.
Seeing Prime Minister Ji's white hair, and thinking of himself, he finally sighed and helped Prime Minister Ji up.
"Look at you, I haven't even said anything yet, and you've already started."
I have no intention of changing the crown prince. I am very satisfied with him. In the past, his words and actions often made me angry, but now he has matured a lot.
It's not very reliable yet, so I need to keep an eye on it.
For decades, I have understood your meaning, but this matter needs to be done step by step, and the Crown Prince still needs to gain experience.
"Fine, I'm already incredibly annoyed anyway, let him handle things here. It'll be a good opportunity to see him."
The Emperor delegated the task to the Crown Prince, a move that surprised many officials, as the Emperor was relinquishing power.
The Emperor first arranged for someone to temporarily take charge of the military camp, while the Prefect of Jinan Prefecture was in charge of the rest. He would return to the capital to report back after things were settled here.
At the same time, an imperial edict was issued that the journey would begin the day after tomorrow, continuing the southern tour.
When Jia Daishan received the news, he was with his elder brother, playing with his grandchildren.
He was quite surprised to hear that the Emperor had asked the Crown Prince to handle the affairs of Jinan Prefecture.
Jia Daishan looked at his elder brother, and Jia Daihua was also full of surprise. Could it be that the emperor was beginning to relinquish power?