Chapter 83
Imperial capital, imperial palace.
In an extremely majestic hall.
Emperor Zhou stood with his hands behind his back, looking gloomy.
He was already aware of all the turmoil that had erupted in the imperial capital these days.
Does Zuo Xiang really want to betray the Han clan and fall in favor of the noble family?
Emperor Zhou didn't believe this at all.
The left prime minister has been fighting with the family for so many years.
It is really unreasonable to suddenly want to be on good terms with the aristocratic family.
But when I thought about it, the left prime minister also impeached the eldest prince before.
Another trace of doubt and suspicion arose in Emperor Zhou's heart.
The left prime minister would not seek refuge with a noble family, and Emperor Zhou must have believed this.
At least not now.
But what about the future?
Has the Left Prime Minister begun to consider a retreat?
After all, there were several previous prime ministers who did not end well.
There are these lessons learned...
After all, the left prime minister also has a family and heirs, for the sake of future generations.
It is not impossible to start paving the way back.
And when he thought of this, a hint of coldness flashed in Emperor Zhou's eyes.
For hundreds of years, he has been a strong supporter of the left prime minister.
It's because the Left Prime Minister can be on the same side with him and can win over the Han people for him and suppress the noble families!
But now, if the left prime minister has the idea of considering a retreat.
Will he still spare no effort to suppress the family members as before?
Emperor Zhou thought for a moment and suddenly asked:"What's the situation outside?"
Although he didn't say what the situation was.
But Gao Lishi knew what Emperor Zhou was asking about.
He hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice:"Your Majesty, the elders and disciples of the four major academies are extremely dissatisfied with the left prime minister.
Even some Han Clan courtiers are like this...."
"Has Prime Minister Zuo lost the trust and support of the Han people?..."
When Emperor Zhou heard this, his expression became even more gloomy.
In Emperor Zhou's mind, Prime Minister Zuo was indeed an extremely important minister.
Not only because the left prime minister was sophisticated and resourceful, he was of the same mind as Emperor Zhou and was able to suppress the powerful families.
It’s even more because of Zuo Xiang’s unparalleled prestige among the Han clan!
The four major academies in the imperial capital were established by Prime Minister Zuo.
The disciples of the four major academies, these talented people from the Han clan, naturally respect the left prime minister very much.
And those Han officials also followed the lead of Prime Minister Zuo.
It can be said that Zuo Xiang is the leader of the Han clan.
And it was through the Prime Minister Zuo that Emperor Zhou controlled the Han clan!
But now, even the four major academies established by Zuo Xiang no longer respect Zuo Xiang.
The left prime minister can no longer get the support of the Han people...
So for Emperor Zhou.
The left prime minister has no use value!
If the Emperor Zhou's suspicion of Zuo Xiang was just wavering.
Then I heard that Zuo Xiang lost control of the Han clan.
It was this that really made Emperor Zhou make up his mind!
Is a leftist prime minister who has no use value still worthy of the support of Emperor Zhou?
Although it is said that the left prime minister has devoted himself to the dynasty over the years and made great contributions.
The friendship between the emperor and his ministers was also very deep.
But for Emperor Zhou, utilization value is the first priority...
An emperor only considers interests and the overall situation!
What Emperor Zhou needed was a prime minister who could control the Han clan and suppress the aristocratic families.
Rather than the left prime minister who lost control of the Han clan despite his hard work and achievements....
Emperor Zhou frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly asked:"I remember that the young minister of Taichang Temple was also from the Han clan?"
"Your Majesty, Zhou Shaoqing is also from the Han clan."
Gao Lishi returned respectfully, but he sighed slightly in his heart.
Your Majesty has decided to give up the left prime minister, and he has begun to think about the successor of the prime minister!
This dynasty is about to change...............
At this time, Prime Minister Zuo arrived in front of the imperial palace.
An old eunuch suddenly showed a respectful look on his face when he saw Zuo Xiang.
He hurriedly ran to the left prime minister and said with a respectful smile:"I have met the prime minister. Is the prime minister asking to see your majesty?"
Although there are rumors flying all over the world, the old eunuch has also heard about it.
But before the left prime minister fell, he was the prime minister with all the power in the government!
Now that the imperial palace's attitude is undecided, the old eunuch does not dare to neglect...
In case the left prime minister is still Jane in the emperor's heart.
He was rude today and will probably be exiled to guard the mausoleum tomorrow!
The old eunuch has been in the imperial palace for so many years, so he naturally has this awareness.
The left prime minister also smiled and said:"I want to see your majesty, and I also hope that my father-in-law will inform you."
The old eunuch nodded with a smile:"Master Xiang, wait a moment, I will inform you now."
Then he moved towards the depths of the imperial palace. Speeding away, it was obvious that he did not dare to neglect.
The left prime minister was waiting quietly in front of the imperial palace.
He also felt that there were many eyes around him paying attention to this place.
And he also knew that it wasn't just the people around him.
I am afraid that the entire Imperial Capital, and even the entire Zhongzhou, are following him secretly!
Prime Minister Zuo knows whether he can enter the imperial palace today.
It directly determines his fate!
If His Majesty is willing to receive him, it means that His Majesty still trusts and supports him.
And when the time comes, these rumors outside will naturally stop!
And his status is likely to remain stable.
When the time comes, use your hands to find out who is the mastermind behind the scenes!
But if His Majesty doesn't want to see him...
At this point, Prime Minister Zuo could only hope that Emperor Zhou would remember his old love that he had devoted so much to serving the divine dynasty for hundreds of years....
I don't know how long it took, but the old eunuch finally appeared.
There was still a smile on his face, but it was a superficial smile.
His eyes were also distant.
Looking at the left prime minister who was a little worried.
The old eunuch smiled slightly and said calmly:"Your Majesty has important matters to deal with now. Let the prime minister go back first and have a good rest. Don't worry."
When the prime minister heard this, his face suddenly turned pale.
His body couldn't help trembling, and he couldn't help but take a few steps back as if he had been hit hard.
Prime Minister Zuo took a deep breath and forced a smile on his face:"Thank you, father-in-law."
Then he turned and left the imperial palace.
But he seemed to have aged countless years in an instant, and his body had become rickety.
A strong man in the Heavenly Palace realm looks like a dying old man at this moment!
The old eunuch looked at him with pity, knowing in his heart.
This prime minister has great power in both the government and the public, and has dominated the court for hundreds of years.
Completely finished!
