#536 - A young man from the Xu family can be a prime minister.
“If one day, after I am gone, Yanhan faces a life-or-death situation, I hope you can ensure her safety.”
When Emperor Wu said these words, his eyes were full of sincerity.
Emperor Wu was not speaking in the tone of an emperor, but as a father entrusting Xu Ming.
“Please rest assured, Your Majesty, no matter what happens, I will do everything in my power to ensure Her Highness the Princess's safety.”
Xu Ming stood up and bowed deeply to Emperor Wu.
Even if Emperor Wu didn't say it, Xu Ming would do the same.
If Wu Yanhan really faced something, really reached that kind of life-or-death situation, how could he stand idly by!
Otherwise, he would be too inhuman.
“With your words, I am relieved.” Emperor Wu nodded with a smile.
Anyway, the Chu Kingdom greatly appreciated Xu Ming.
As long as Xu Ming joined the Chu Kingdom, the Chu Kingdom would definitely protect Xu Ming's life.
Other cultivators could not possibly offend the Chu Kingdom for no reason.
But Xu Ming did not turn to anyone.
From beginning to end, Xu Ming stood on the side of the Wu Kingdom.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Therefore, Emperor Wu believed in such a young man, without any contract, only needing a verbal promise, Emperor Wu believed that Xu Ming would definitely do it.
“Seven days later, the Wu Kingdom will hold a funeral for Chancellor Xiao, Mo Chi has no children, among his disciples, there were only you back then, and among the Zhi Xing Academy, your current achievements are the highest, and Mo Chi valued you the most, are you willing to hold the spirit tablet for Mo Chi?”
Emperor Wu asked Xu Ming.
Xu Ming did not decline, his expression extremely solemn: “It is my honor.”
Emperor Wu nodded, and after chatting with Xu Ming about the current situation in the court, he told Xu Ming to go back and rest well.
And just as Xu Ming had just left the palace, an old man came to the Imperial Study.
“This old minister greets Your Majesty.”
Former Chancellor Fang Ling stood in front of Emperor Wu, bowing deeply.
“Old Mr. Fang, there is no need to be so polite.”
Emperor Wu hurriedly stepped forward and helped Fang Ling up.
Looking at this old chancellor, Emperor Wu smiled, his tone somewhat self-deprecating: “Now, my head is full of white hair, even more than the old chancellor.”
Fang Ling straightened his back, looked at Emperor Wu, and shook his head with a smile: “This old minister's white hair is just from living a few extra years, but Your Majesty's white hair is from worrying about the country and the people, for the sake of the common people.
How can this old minister be compared to Your Majesty?”
“When did Old Mr. Fang become so eloquent? I am a little unaccustomed to it.”
In the past, the most Emperor Wu heard from this old chancellor was admonishment.
Even in the past, Emperor Wu was so angered by this old chancellor that he couldn't drink tea or eat rice several times.
Anyway, Emperor Wu had never heard this old chancellor say a good word.
As a result, now, this old chancellor started with good words, which really made Emperor Wu a little uncomfortable.
“Hehe.”
Old Mr. Fang smiled.
“This old minister is more realistic, some things that Your Majesty does, what should be praised must be praised, what should be scolded must be scolded, moreover, when this old minister held an important position, even if Your Majesty did many good things that benefited the country and the people, how could this old minister flatter you?
Now, this old minister is just a commoner, and can say whatever he wants.
No need to worry about some bad influences in the court.”
“The old gentleman's words make me feel more comfortable.” Emperor Wu personally pulled a chair over, “Old Mr. Fang, please sit.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Fang Ling was not polite and sat down in the chair.
Emperor Wu also pulled a chair over and sat in front of Fang Ling.
“Old Mr. Fang, I wonder how many days you have left to live?”
Emperor Wu's expression gradually became serious, looking at Fang Ling earnestly.
His words were very direct, without any detours.
In Emperor Wu's view, there was no need for that.
As things stood, whether from the current situation of the Wu Kingdom, or from the relationship between the two people, being frank with each other was the best attitude.
Fang Ling shook his head and said truthfully: “This old minister does not have many days left to live either.”
Emperor Wu was silent.
Emperor Wu naturally knew the role Fang Ling played in this great battle.
Fang Ling had served as the Wu Kingdom's chancellor for so long, a veteran of two dynasties, bearing a huge amount of national fortune.
During that great battle, Fang Ling personally sat in the West City, stabilizing the Wu Kingdom's fortune.
The price was Fang Ling's little remaining lifespan.
Originally, Fang Ling did not have many years to live.
After that great battle, Fang Ling's current lifespan was probably less than a year.
“This old minister may have vaguely guessed what Your Majesty is thinking.”
Facing his remaining time, Fang Ling looked very cheerful and open-minded, not taking his impending death to heart at all.
“Your Majesty should want this old minister to return to the court to preside over the overall situation, right?”
“Exactly.” Emperor Wu nodded, “Now that Mo Chi is gone, after much thought, I only have Old Chancellor you.”
Fang Ling shook his head: “Your Majesty's words are not right, our Wu Kingdom is full of talents, the ancestor started an army at the age of eighteen, Your Majesty ascended the throne at the age of twenty, heroes have emerged from young age since ancient times, how can there be only this old fellow?
There are many people in the court today who are more capable than this old man.”
“Old Mr. Fang means ” Emperor Wu's eyes lit up, “Does the old gentleman have anyone to recommend?”
Fang Ling smiled: “It is not that this old minister has someone to recommend, but that when this old minister and Chancellor Xiao were chatting, Chancellor Xiao foresaw today's situation, and also foresaw Your Majesty's confusion, and asked this old man to recommend someone on his behalf.
This person is young, but this old minister also recognizes him very much.”
“Who is this person?” Emperor Wu was overjoyed.
If it was someone recognized by both Xiao Mo Chi and Fang Ling, then there must be something commendable about him!
There was absolutely no doubt in their judgement.
“A young man from the Xu residence can be the chancellor.”
[After the whole family had the flu, the family also recovered one after another. This flu is indeed a bit outrageous.
The whole family has a cold and cough.
I really have to step up exercise, can't keep sitting, otherwise it's too harmful to the body.]
