For a mont, more than half of the people in the court agreed with the Emperor’s appointnt of the Pri Minister.
"Who do you think is most suitable for this position?" Baili Yan asked again.
"I believe Lord Shen is most suitable!"
"I think Lord Lan is suitable!"
"In my opinion, Lord Kong, with his qualifications and achievents, is the best candidate!"
"..."
The court burst into discussions, even more lively than during the New Year.
However, Prince Qing noticed that the Emperor’s face was growing darker, and upon seeing Ye Zi’an’s head bowed, his mind raced.
Suddenly, stepping forward, he declared, "As an elder, I believe Marquis Ye is the most suitable. Over the years, Marquis Ye’s achievents have been remarkable. Without going into distant accomplishnts, let’s talk about recent ones. A single national strategy can lead Great Zhou to be ten years ahead of other dynasties, who could be more suitable?"
After saying this, Prince Qing cautiously glanced at Baili Yan, noticing his face slightly eased, feeling delighted. He had indeed guessed the Emperor’s thoughts correctly.
"I have a different opinion," Lord Kong said. "Marquis Ye is already a marquis and a ntor to the Crown Prince, overseeing both the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel. If appointed Pri Minister, who else could challenge him besides His Majesty?"
Lord Shen also spoke, "I agree with Lord Kong. In Great Zhou, those with noble titles have traditionally not held heavy positions. Yet Marquis Ye has broken many precedents. If exceptions continue, where are the laws and regulations of Great Zhou?"
"Lord Shen is correct!" soone said. "Concentrating power in one person is more dangerous than distributing it among many."
This person’s words were blunt: The power in Marquis Changning’s hands is already considerable. If it grows further, a bad intention would make seizing the nation easy.
Baili Yan was displeased to see everyone disagreeing with Ye Zi’an becoming Pri Minister. Yet he knew not all of these words were due to aspirations for the position themselves.
He thought for a while and then waved his hand, "Since everyone has objections to this matter, let’s discuss it again after the New Year. Dismiss the court!"
"Dismiss the court!"
"Long live the Emperor..."
Baili Yan thought of letting the ministers take the New Year period to clear their heads and understand his intentions.
But who would have guessed that his chosen Pri Minister, Ye Zi’an, would not follow the plan and directly learn from Yangyang and slip away.
On the night of New Year’s Eve, Ye Zi’an spent the ti with his family, waiting until after midnight when the children went back to their rooms. Ye Zi’an and Yang Chuxia also went to their room.
Afterward, Ye Zi’an hung two large bundles on himself and stealthily went to the harem.
"Are we really leaving like this?" Yang Chuxia tilted her head and asked, "Is this really okay?"
"What’s wrong with it?" Ye Zi’an closed the harem door; outside was already a stopped carriage. He threw the bundles inside and gestured for Yang Chuxia to get in.
"If we don’t leave now, after the New Year, it’ll be impossible to leave." Ye Zi’an said, "Look at the Emperor’s intentions before the New Year, directing in circles. Isn’t it just to make quit and resign?"
"What about the children?" Yang Chuxia was still a bit worried. "I’m comfortable with Lele since he’s grown up, but for the two younger ones, if we’re not around, I feel a bit uneasy."
"What’s there to worry about?" Ye Zi’an said confidently, "Lele is the elder brother. If he can’t take care of his younger siblings, what’s the point of him?"
Hidden behind the back door, Lele felt he had a heavy responsibility.
"That’s true, with Lele watching, there really shouldn’t be any big problems." Yang Chuxia said with a smile, "Xiao’an, quickly drive away!"
"Drive!"
With a smile, Ye Zi’an swung the whip.
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