After many years, Yu Qian heard Li Qing praise the emperor for the first time, and he was full of expectations.
"What, you don't have confidence?"
"No, it's not..." Yu Qian looked strange, "It's just a bit... strange."
Li Qing smiled: "It's good, it's good. What's so weird about it? Okay, you don't have to worry. It's just a transitional period now. When the emperor has real power, it will be much easier to operate in the future."
After a pause, "What I care about now is the situation on the grassland."
Yu Qian is very optimistic, "Oara has already won a great victory. As long as the Ming Dynasty continues to trade with it, Oara will have no worries and can work for the Ming Dynasty wholeheartedly."
Li Qing sighed and said, "But have you ever thought about what if Wala changes its leader in the future?"
"This..." Yu Qian hesitated.
"This is how the new emperor of the Ming Dynasty came to the throne. Will it be smooth sailing for the new leader of Oara to take office?" Li Qing worried, "I'm afraid that when Oara's power is transferred, a big change will occur, and the Tatars will take advantage of the loophole." gòйЪ.ōΓg
Yu Qian frowned, pondered for a long time, and said: "It is true that this situation cannot be ruled out, but the Tatars have been defeated, especially this time it was a big move that they had been holding back for several years. The fight was very brutal, and they did not have more than five years of training. , it was difficult for the Tartars to recover;
Even if there is real turmoil in Oara, Tatars may not be able to accomplish much in a short period of time. "
"You can't just look at the Tatars, you also have to look at the local grassland people inside Oara." Li Qing said: "The internal disasters in Oara are no less than the external ones, and without external pressure, internal troubles are more likely to occur."
Yu Qian was silent.
"Sir, do you have any good ideas?"
"The situation is still unclear, what can we do?" Li Qing said with a wry smile, "I hope I am too worried, hmm... I will know when Shi Heng and the others come back.
On the eve of the army's departure, I specifically asked Shi Heng to inquire about the situation in Wala in order to facilitate the next response. "
Yu Qian asked: "What if that happens?"
Li Qing muttered: "As you said, the Tatars can't stand up for the time being. If they really want to, it doesn't matter. Let them get into chaos first, and then provide support and support after the situation stabilizes;
However, in that case, the road to integrating the grasslands will become much more difficult. "
Yu Qian nodded slowly and sighed: "I hope that situation won't happen."
Li Qing said suspiciously: "There's something wrong with you today. Why are you so hesitant?"
Yu Qian smiled, took a sip of wine from his cup, and said, "Sir, since this year, I have felt increasingly powerless. I am going to submit my resignation to the Emperor tomorrow and retire to my hometown."
Li Qing's eyes narrowed and he quickly touched Yu Qian's wrist.
Yu Qian's eyes only felt blurred, and the next moment, Li Qing frowned and said, "You are not sick, but... you need to take good care of yourself."
Li Qing didn't ask to stay. Yu Qian had worked hard for so long and had been running around since the Yongle Dynasty. Li Qing wanted him to live a comfortable life for a few days.
"When exactly will you leave?"
"It depends on the emperor." Yu Qian smiled bitterly, "Maybe the emperor won't let me go."
Li Qing said: "If he won't let you go, I will go and help you."
"Well..." Yu Qian raised his glass and said, "I can't stay with you much longer with my broken body. I respect you, sir."
"Don't say that, take good care of yourself, it will still be a long time." Li Qing raised his glass and touched him, "After resigning, don't worry about it. I am here, there is nothing to worry about, just live your life well. .”
"Well, Yu Qian understands." Yu Qian said softly, "It's just a hardship, sir."
"It's nothing bitter. I've been here for so many years and I'm used to it." Li Qing smiled and drank the wine in one gulp.
The two chatted for a long time, and towards evening, Yu Qian got up and said goodbye.
Li Qing lay back on the couch again, feeling increasingly lonely. With Yu Qian gone, there will be no one to confide in in the future.
He was reluctant to give up, but he was even more reluctant to leave Yu Qian and continue to work hard. Yu Qian had worked hard for most of his life, and it was time to take a rest.
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The next day, Qianqing Palace.
Yu Qian asked to resign, but Zhu Jianshen refused.
Yu Qian asked again, but Zhu Jianshen still refused.
Yu Qian asked three times but was still not allowed.
"Teacher Yu, you are getting older, but... you are obviously in good health." Zhu Jianshen said with a look of reluctance, "Lian Po still has some strength left in his sixties, and I don't want Teacher to go to the battlefield, so why do you have to leave? ?”
"Your Majesty, I am really old. If I stay here any longer, I am afraid I will only drag down the court." Yu Qian said bitterly, "There are many smart and capable people in the court. I have become more and more tired in recent days and it is quite difficult to handle government affairs. I really should... Retreat!"
Zhu Jianshen frowned: "Let's do this. I'll give you a month's leave, take a good rest, and recover your health before handling official duties."
"emperor……"
"That's it." Zhu Jianshen said, not giving Yu Qian a chance to invite him again, "If one month is not enough, I will extend my grace. You don't have to feel pressure."
It was impossible for him to resign. There were only a few people who could be used, trusted, and loyal. Of course, Zhu Jianshen was unwilling to let him go.
Yu Qian's influence in the court was huge, and he took a lot of pressure off Zhu Jianshen. Zhu Jianshen was grateful to him, but he had to be cruel to keep him.
"Come here, call the imperial physician!" Zhu Jianshen shouted, and then said with concern, "Teacher, please be patient and let the imperial physician take a look at you later. Maybe you will be fine after just two doses of medicine?"
"...I thank you, Your Majesty." Yu Qian declined politely, "I'm not sick, so I won't bother you."
With Mr. Li here, how could he use the imperial doctor... Yu Qian was a little helpless. He knew that the emperor was determined not to let him go.
Although I had expected it, I was still disappointed.
Falling leaves have returned to their roots. At his age, he really wants to return to his hometown to take care of his old age, not to mention that he has Li Qing to support him. He is very relieved about the government because he has confidence in Li Qing.
But...it’s hard to disobey the emperor’s orders!
Zhu Jianshen took Yu Qian seriously and held him back until the imperial doctor examined the patient and prescribed medicine, then he said:
"Teacher, it's time to rest. Don't worry about official duties for now. I'll see you another day."
Yu Qian said hurriedly: "I don't dare bother the emperor to worry about you, I don't have any problem."
"You should, you are my teacher..." Zhu Jianshen played the emotional card.
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Seeing Yu Qian walk out of the hall, Zhu Jianshen let out a long sigh of relief. It was impossible for Yu Qian to leave. Even if Yu Qian did nothing, he couldn't leave.
But his tone did not last long.
In the afternoon, Li Qing came and got straight to the point.
"Why not let Yu Qian retire and return home?"
"I need him." Zhu Jianshen said truthfully.
"But he is already old." Li Qing frowned and said, "Hasn't he done enough for the Ming Dynasty? You have to catch him and use him to death, right?"
Zhu Jianshen cried out that he was wronged: "I have given him a holiday, what else do you want? If it doesn't work for one month, just two months, if it doesn't work for two months, let's discuss it again. Why did I say that I would use him until he dies? Are you being unreasonable?"
Listen, what kind of scumbag quote is this... Li Qing said patiently: "If the emperor feels sorry for him, then let him return home and live a comfortable life for a few days."
"It's very comfortable here. The prosperity of the capital is far higher than that of his hometown. In addition, I can also let the imperial doctor treat him and nurse him back to health. Isn't that okay?" Zhu Jianshen asked back.
Li Qing said with a cold face: "Don't change your mind. As people get older, they all want to return to their roots. This is human nature. Don't you think you are too ruthless?"
Zhu Jianshen was a little annoyed: "If I want to be affectionate everywhere, then I can't be the emperor anymore. The situation in the court is so difficult, what do you want me to do?
Yes, I know it's difficult for him, but how can it not be difficult for me? Who should I tell my suffering to? "
Tell your Wan Zhen'er... Li Qing rolled his eyes: "Let him go back, so be it, I'll be more diligent."
"You should be more diligent..." Zhu Jianshen thought for a while, nodded and said: "In this case, you should be more diligent first. If you are satisfied with me, I..."
He didn't say any more because Li Qing's eyes were too scary.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Zhu Jianshen took two steps back unconsciously.
At this moment, he had a ridiculous thought that Li Qing was going to beat him.
"Let him go." Li Qing exhaled and said, "He is worthy of your old Zhu family."
Zhu Jianshen saw that he had calmed down, and the emperor's aura once again filled his body and spurted out.
"Li Qing, you are so presumptuous!"
"Huh?" Li Qing's anger that had just been suppressed suddenly ignited, "Will you say it again?"
"I..." Zhu Jianshen was afraid again, for no reason, "I said... Li Aiqing, you shouldn't be so offended, right?"
Li Qing's eyes were dangerous and he said calmly: "I'm not discussing with you about approving Yu Qian's resignation and return to his hometown."
"You threaten me?"
"Then if you think so, just let it be."
"You..." Zhu Jian choked for a moment, then smiled again: "Sir, let's calm down. Anger makes people lose their minds. This is not good."
There was also a Supreme Emperor in Jinling, and Zhu Jianshen was really afraid of Li Qing, fearing that Li Qing would cause a drama about the Supreme Emperor resigning and returning home.
He's not in power yet.
Li Qing is also quite speechless. If you don't listen to me when I talk nicely, you have to make people angry. Are you cheap?
"Yu Aiqing has worked hard for half his life and made great contributions. How can I not understand him?" Zhu Jianshen smiled and said, "Well, after Yu Aiqing takes good health, I will allow him to retire and return to his hometown. Is this good?"
Li Qing said helplessly: "Why are you doing this? He is not sick at all, he just wants to drag his body back to his hometown to live out the last period of his life;
Why can't such a simple wish be granted? "
"He...he is a loyal minister and a capable minister." Zhu Jianshen said with a bitter face, "I don't want to lose him."
Li Qing was annoyed: "Loyal and capable ministers must be used until death? What kind of bullshit is this!"
"Look at you, why are you angry again?" Zhu Jianshen's main theme was 'the enemy is strong and we are weak', and he immediately spoke in a sweet voice, "I'm also afraid of traveling a long distance, and Yu Aiqing's body won't be able to bear it."
Li Qing's expression was cold: "Stop inciting my emotions, otherwise I might really be unable to bear it. Just be happy and tell me whether to approve it or not, right?"
"I don't want to criticize...but, but..." Zhu Jianshen's voice changed.
Because Li Qing leaned forward and grabbed his collar, pressing his forehead tightly against him, his eyes... were like sharp swords, trying to pierce him.
"But... people are not grass and trees, how can they be ruthless? I have approved it, I have approved it..."
Li Qing loosened his hands and held his hands with a smile: "Your Majesty is as virtuous as heaven. I thank you for your kindness on behalf of Yu Qian."
"Well..." Zhu Jianshen took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
"I excuse myself."
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"Huhu..." Zhu Jianshen's energy and blood surged, and it took him a full quarter of an hour to calm down, and then he became furious:
"Old thief Li Qing, you bullied me too much! Damn you bastard! Bastard...!!!"
