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When Zhao Zhigao heard Lin Tailai's judgment, he was overjoyed, "Can it really end?"
Lin Tailai said with great certainty: "How can there be the eldest son of the emperor who is still not appointed as a crown prince at the age of 20? Can the emperor ignore his ancestors?"
Shoufu Zhao was completely relieved and said relaxedly: "If the Eastern Palace is established, the court will be much quieter after the dispute over the foundation of the country."
Since the 14th year of Wanli, the dispute over the foundation of the country that lasted for more than ten years has almost become the biggest theme in the court.
The interests of all parties are constantly mixed in, and a wave of struggle breaks out regularly every three years or so, and many Grand Secretary and Minister of Rites leave for this.
As long as the matter of the country is not resolved, it is as if a sharp sword hangs on the head of the cabinet and may fall down at any time.
Thinking of this, Zhao Zhigao sighed again: "If I can end the dispute over the foundation of the country in my office, my career as a supporting actor will be complete."
During his time as prime minister, he worked with Lin Tailai to win three major battles, completely solved the Japanese pirates and alleviated the fiscal deficit. If he could end the national farce, it would be perfect.
So Shoufu Zhao couldn't help but yearn for Lin Quan's joy, and it seemed that he could consider retirement?
After the crown prince is established, he can stop when he sees it, resign and return home. Even the perfect person can be listed in history books.
Looking at the Ming Dynasty, how many prime ministers can have a better start and end well than themselves?
Lin Tai came to observe his expression and knew that Old Man Zhao was thinking, and advised: "The end of the dispute over the foundation of the country is not the end, but a new beginning. You still must not relax."
Zhao Zhigao said insincerely: "The country is not yet determined, so it's too early to say it."
Lin Tailai didn't say anything more. After talking about the situation next year with Zhao Zhigao, he got up and said goodbye.
Zhou Yingqiu and Dong Qichang were still waiting outside the Meridian Gate. Seeing Lin Tailai's frowning eyebrows, they asked, "What's the situation?"
Lin Tai said: "Shoujiao Zhao has the intention to withdraw."
Zhou Yingqiu and Dong Qichang couldn't say anything about this, and people's pursuits at each stage will always change.
People who have not become prime ministers want to be prime ministers, while those who have become prime ministers have thought about how to end up well.
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Zhao Zhigao is 77 years old this year and 78 next year. It is normal for him to start thinking about how to exit safely.
Zhou Yingqiu said tentatively: "How did Mr. Jiuyuan think? Don't you want Mr. Zhao to retire?"
Lin Tailai replied with a clear attitude: "I stayed in the capital this time to deal with various changes, and the problems of the Chief Zhao Guanfu are also listed here.
There is currently no more suitable replacement candidate. As long as he is still able to move, the organization needs him to continue to be the chief assistant."
Zhou Yingqiu's face gradually became solemn. Lin Paoguan, who had been away from the capital for many years, would be in charge of the capital in person this time. It seems that next year is very important.
When walking out of Chengtian Gate, Lin Tailai said to Zhou and Dong again: "Whether it is to end the dispute over the foundation of the country or whether the prime minister will stay or do you, I know what to do. You two don't have to think too much, let's have a good New Year first!"
Zhou Yingqiu said: "This Ming Dynasty world really depends on the support of Jiuyuan Public!"
After the twelfth lunar month, the New Year's Day of the 29th year of Wanli was ushered in, but no ministers prepared for the New Year's Day ceremony.
As expected, the emperor issued an order to exempt the court as usual, so that the monarch and ministers would not have to be bothered by each other during the New Year.
Lin Tailai was meeting all kinds of people at home, but was caught off guard and went to work as a job.
According to the rules, the court arranged ceremonies such as suburban sacrifices in the first lunar month.
Under normal circumstances, the emperor personally presides over the presidency. If the emperor is too lazy to attend, the roles such as Duke and Prince Consort will be performed on their behalf. This is a convention.
However, this year, Emperor Wanli did not choose a time-honored brand like Cheng Duke or British Duke, and issued an order to bring Fang Hou Lin Tai to perform the ritual of suburban sacrifices.
So in the coldest season, Lin Junhou went to the Temple of Heaven and Earth for two days to blew the cold wind, and worked diligently to sacrifice to the emperor for the world.
When the first month passed, Yang Tianmin, the minister of the Right of Li Ke, took the lead in submitting a memorial request to be appointed as a crown prince, which once again opened the curtain for the dispute over the foundation of the country.
Chapter completed!