"How do you say that?" After hearing what he said, Jin Quan asked in confusion.
"The so-called helping people to the end is to send the Buddha to the west. Since we intend to support Bai Xiongqi, why not do it more simply." Xiang Nan explained, "Such procrastination and slowness made him impatient and resentful, so that Your original support has been canceled out."
"Huh, he's already bullying me like this while I'm still in power. Once I really give him the power, how can he take me seriously?" Jin Quan said angrily.
He supported Bai Xiong to rise to power because he wanted him to protect the Jin family. But now looking at Bai Xiongqi's performance, I'm afraid he can't count on it at all.
"Father, at this point, the arrow is already on the string and we have to shoot." Xiang Nan persuaded him quickly when he saw that he was going back on his word and did not want Bai Xiongqi to succeed him.
In this cruel political struggle, Jin Quan's failure means failure. He didn't realize early on that Bai Xiongqi was an ambitious wolf, so he promoted him from section chief to general manager and cultivated him as his confidant.
As a result, after Bai Xiongqi successfully received his political resources, he in turn knocked him to the ground. In fact, when Bai Xiongqi became the chief, Jin Quan could no longer control him.
"Huh, I won't say it, what can he do to me?" Jin Quan said angrily.
He knows the reason why people take tea to cool down. The tea is almost getting cold before he leaves. If I really have to leave, the tea will probably freeze.
"Father, it is better for you to retreat than not to retreat. As the saying goes, put yourself to death and live later. The Prime Minister is someone who has been missed by everyone. I don't know how many people are watching. Bai Xiongqi may not be able to sit peacefully.
At that time, he will still need your support, so he is asking for your help, and we can take the initiative. On the contrary, you are still under attack for one day in office. In order to keep your throne, you still need to rely on Bai Xiongqi, but he can take control of it. Xiang Nan advised.
After hearing this, Jin Quan's eyes lit up, he thought about it carefully, and finally nodded.
…
Then in mid-June, Kim Quan formally submitted his resignation as president and resigned from the position of prime minister. However, he did not resign from all public offices, but found himself a position as chairman of the Senate Special Committee.
The chairman of the special committee has the power to participate in and discuss government affairs. Although not as powerful as the prime minister, he still exerts control over the prime minister.
After Jin Quan resigned as prime minister, Baek Xiongqi successfully took office and became the new prime minister of the cabinet. To this end, he held a grand celebration reception in the White House and cordially invited celebrities and gentry from all walks of life to celebrate.
Naturally, the Jin family also received the invitation, inviting everyone in the Jin family to the banquet.
"This Bai Xiongqi is really superficial. He has just become prime minister and yet he is so arrogant and domineering." Jin Fengju couldn't help but curl his lips.
"Without his father's support, how could he be where he is today? It's simply unreasonable to show off in front of us now." Jin Pengzhen also said with disdain.
"That's enough, let's not judge people with small talk." Jin Quan couldn't help but scolded them when he saw that they were sour, "You are all going to this banquet, even me."
"Father, why do you give him so much face?" Jin Fengju asked in confusion.
"Yes, how can he be worthy enough for you to congratulate him?" Jin Pengzhen also complained.
"Shut up. Don't you understand the current situation?" Jin Quan glared at his two sons, then looked at Xiang Nan, "Old Qi, talk to them."
"Yes, father." Xiang Nan nodded, and then explained, "Eldest brother and third brother, today is different from the past. My father used to be the prime minister, so naturally we don't have to look at Bai Xiong's face.
But now times have changed, Bai Xiongqi is the prime minister, and his father has abdicated, so we must also make changes. It's not that we should look at his face, but it is still necessary to respect him. After all, we will inevitably ask for something in the future. Why don't we burn incense in our spare time?
Moreover, to say the least, even if we have no desires and are strong-willed, he is still Xiuzhu and Third Sister-in-law's brother, and he can be considered a relative to us. Let's go and cheer him up, it will make both families look good.
Otherwise, if we don’t go, even if we lose face to the Bai family, what shame will our Jin family lose? "
"Do you understand now?" Jin Quan looked at the other three sons and asked.
Jin Fengju, Jin Hesun, and Jin Pengzhen all nodded.
"It's just father, why do you want to resign as prime minister and give the position to him?" Jin Fengju asked again.
"Hmph, if you brothers strive for success, will I give an advantage to outsiders?" Jin Quan glanced at them all and cursed, "What a shame that you have been working for many years and have made no achievements at all. You are not even as good as Yan Xi.
Now that the political situation is in such chaos, you have no sense of crisis at all. You only know how to eat, drink and have fun on weekdays. While I'm here, I can still help you maintain it. Once I'm gone, can you support the Jin family? Are you still talking shamelessly and pretending to be the prime minister? ! "
After Jin Fengju, Jin Hesun and Jin Pengzhen heard this, naturally they all turned red with embarrassment.
"Father, calm down. The eldest brother, the second brother, and the third brother are capable. It's just that they were protected by you before, so their talents couldn't be revealed.
Now that you have retreated, it is time for them to show their skills. Xiang Nan saw this and quickly advised.
Jin Quan nodded.
…
Later, the Jin family went to the White Mansion for a banquet.
"Congratulations Boyan, you finally got your wish." Jin Quan cupped his hands and smiled.
"Thank you, teacher. Without your support, I wouldn't be where I am today." Bai Xiongqi said modestly, "I need you to remind me more in the future so that I don't make mistakes."
When Jin Quan heard this, he laughed.
When everyone present saw the Jin family coming to congratulate Bai Xiongqi on becoming prime minister, they couldn't help but talk about it.
"Prime Minister Kim abdicated and Prime Minister Paik took over. I originally thought that Kim and Bai were at odds, but now it seems that Prime Minister Kim intends to support Prime Minister Paik."
"Prime Minister Baek is Prime Minister Kim's student, and his sister is Prime Minister Kim's daughter-in-law. With such a relationship, it is no wonder that Prime Minister Kim abdicated early to make way for someone better."
"The Jin and Bai families have been married for a long time. They both prosper and suffer. Such a family is probably more powerful than the four major families in Dream of Red Mansions. No one in the capital dares to offend it."
After Jin Fengju, Jin Hesun, and Jin Pengzhen overheard everyone's conversation, they realized why their father insisted that the whole family come to congratulate him.
Because if no one from the Bai family comes, or only one or two people are sent, it will cause criticism from outsiders. Thinking that the Jin and Bai families might be at odds with each other, they began to suppress the Jin family.
After all, the Bai family is now popular, and there will be people who are ready to take action in order to please the Bai family. Not to mention that the Jin family already has some political enemies. In order to prevent it from making a comeback, they may step on it.
But now that the whole family of the Jin family has come to congratulate them, it is extremely grand. In front of everyone, they appear to share the honor and disgrace of the Bai family and share the same spirit. So if outsiders want to bully the Jin family, they must think about it first. Can they We cannot offend both the Jin and Bai families at the same time.
