Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 150: Using the power of a prime minister to fight against the power of the emperor, Zhang Liang's loyalty

Since Liu Hong chose to take over this matter.

Then his role as a double agent would be useless, at most he could monitor Liu Hong's progress in dealing with the prime minister.

In the garden, the chubby Lin Dabao's eyes were full of little stars.

Lin Ruofu, who is usually dignified but at this moment is like a kind father, is carefully removing the core from the green dates and handing them to Dabao.

Dabao couldn't wait, he grabbed the green dates and stuffed them into his mouth, his eyes curved into crescent shapes.

Yuan Hongdao was just about to step forward to report that Liu Hong had arrived.

But Liu Hong grabbed him and looked at Lin Ruofu indifferently during his rare moment of leisure.

"Don't panic, I have time, I can continue to wait."

Yuan Hongdao stopped what he was doing, looked at Dabao, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

He has no children, and after so many years of living together, he has long regarded Lin Dabao as his own son.

Although Liu Hong and Yuan Hongdao did not make any sound, Lin Ruofu eventually discovered them.

He looked at Lin Dabao lovingly, wiped Dabao's hands, and spoke softly.

"Dabao, Daddy still needs to talk to someone else about something, can you go play first?"

Lin Dabao looked at the unfamiliar figure of Liu Hong. He was not afraid of strangers, but he sensed a vague aura of murderous intent.

He subconsciously shrank his neck and nodded obediently.

"it is good!"

After seeing Lin Dabao leave, Liu Hong bowed.

"Meet Prime Minister Lin!"

Lin Ruofu burst out laughing.

"Liu Hong, right? We are relatives after all. Just tell me what you want to say. No need to be polite."

Yuan Hongdao came forward and made tea for the two of them around the stove.

But he was met with Liu Hong's murderous gaze. He smiled awkwardly and quickly retreated.

Lin Ruofu frowned. He certainly knew what Emperor Qing wanted to do.

However, he has been in office for decades and has experienced three ups and downs. How could he be removed from office so easily?

"Are you speaking for His Majesty?"

"No! Minister Lin, I am here on behalf of all the officials. I hope that Minister Lin can withstand the pressure and win the dignity he deserves."

Unexpectedly, Liu Hong shook his head.

This time it was Lin Ruofu's turn to be surprised. He took a sip of the unboiled tea and spoke calmly.

“What is the purpose!”

"The emperor treats his subjects like grass, and the subjects treat the emperor like an enemy. The civil and military officials are here to govern the people for your majesty, not to be the emperor's servants."

Liu Hong's words were like a huge wave, hitting Lin Ruofu's heart.

He didn't expect that it took him decades of service as an official to come up with this truth.

Surprisingly, this young man, who was enjoying the emperor's favor, was right.

"Aren't you afraid that I will tell His Majesty?"

Lin Ruofu concealed his shock and warned Liu Hong slightly.

Liu Hong shook his head.

"Your Majesty's intention to depose the Prime Minister cannot be changed. Even if Prime Minister Lin said so, Your Majesty would only think it was an attempt to sow discord."

"Well... You are indeed a young man, full of vigor and determination. If Wan'er had not married Fan Xian, it would not be bad for her to marry you."

Lin Ruofu laughed heartily and waved to Liu Hong.

The two came into the study.

"Now you can tell me why I want to help you and win respect for you and all the officials."

Lin Ruofu's eyes were piercing, like a sharp blade, piercing Liu Hong's heart.

"Minister Lin is helping me. If he steps down so easily, even if his disciples and friends in the court don't suffer any loss, His Majesty will still look down on him and think that he can manipulate Minister Lin's life at will!"

Lin Ruofu frowned.

According to his idea, Emperor Qing might really do this.

It is possible that after I return home, Dabao will stay in Kyoto as a hostage.

Although he trusted both Fan Xian and Wan'er, as a parent, how could he be willing to easily hand over his children's lives to other people's hands?

"I understand what you mean! But don't forget that it is impossible for an official to be spotless. As long as His Majesty wants, he can check it out at any time."

Liu Hong nodded in agreement.

He himself has a lot of black spots. If Emperor Qing feels that Liu Hong is useless one day, that will be the day when Liu Hong steps down.

"So I hope Minister Lin can hold on! For ordinary trivial matters, many officials are willing to take the blame for Minister Lin." Lin Ruofu looked at the young man in front of him who was about 27 or 28 years old.

To be able to climb to the third-rank official at such a young age shows his ability and vision, which is unmatched by ordinary people.

But Lin Ruofu was still hesitating.

He has been with Emperor Qing for many years and of course knows his temper.

If he angered Emperor Qing, he would probably commit suicide in the Lin Mansion out of fear of punishment.

"Dad, are you done? I'm hungry..."

Lin Dabao's aggrieved voice came from outside the door.

Lin Ruofu's eyes softened.

The love of the parents is far-reaching.

He could die at the hands of Emperor Qing, but he had to let Emperor Qing know his influence in the court, so that Dabao and Wan'er could live happily.

If you compromise in exchange for a life, then I'm afraid Dabao will suffer some grievances in the future and will not be as happy as he is now.

"Okay! I'll go crazy with you! But you must not let Dabao and Wan'er get involved."

Lin Ruofu finally made up his mind.

The ambitions and passions that had long since disappeared have now returned.

Fighting against heaven and earth is a life-threatening situation, but fighting against the emperor is endless fun.

Liu Hong's expression became solemn and he bowed deeply.

"Minister Lin, as long as I'm in Kyoto for one day, Dabao and Wan'er will be fine."

Lin Ruofu nodded slightly. He believed in Liu Hong, a military man.

What's more, the whole Kyoto knows about Liu Hong's protective temper.

"You and Fan Ruoruo's marriage must be quick! Before I leave Kyoto, I will give you a big gift."

Lin Ruofu spoke rather mysteriously.

Liu Hong did not understand what Lin Ruofu said, but he nodded and left the Prime Minister's residence.

Do not disturb Lin Ruofu and Dabao's reunion days which are becoming fewer and fewer.

Lin Ruofu looked at Liu Hong's departing figure and fell into deep thought.

He entrusted the Lin family's future for a hundred years, as well as Wan'er and Dabao, to Fan Xian, hoping to ensure the immortality of the Lin family.

Then use the prestige of the last generation of prime minister to pave the way for Liu Hong.

This is the dream of all officials, to lock the imperial power in the cage of the system.

They were collaborators with the emperor, in a superior-subordinate relationship, not household slaves who could be beaten, scolded or insulted at will!

Liu Hong returned to his mansion and told Zhang Liang of his decision.

Zhang Liang was incredible.

He originally thought that he could guess Liu Hong's ambitions and that everything he did was for the supreme position.

Proposing to Emperor Qing to set up the East Factory was also to strengthen the imperial power and prepare for his future.

However, Liu Hong's actions made Zhang Liang unable to see clearly.

"Zhang Liang, I am not the emperor after all! I should govern my country and fulfill my duties. Now I am just the vice minister of the Ministry of Justice."

Liu Hong smiled gently.

He felt quite emotional in his heart, realizing that he was a time traveler after all, and not a complete successor to Emperor Taizu of Han.

Zhang Liang hesitated for a moment and nodded slowly.

"That's good. At least during your reign, you won't be like a floating catkin in the wind, and you won't lose everything with just one imperial decree."

"You understand nature best."

Liu Hong got up and left the study. He spent three days preparing for the imperial examination. He met with the eldest princess and Emperor Qing, and then visited Lin Ruofu.

Even if he is made of iron, he is now a little tired.

Zhang Liang saw the fatigue in Liu Hong's eyes and left tactfully.

The moment he closed the study door, Zhang Liang suddenly fell to the ground to show his loyalty to the emperor.

"Sir, you will be marrying the talented girl from the Fan family soon. Please be considerate of your health."

Zhang Liang's family once served as prime ministers for three generations in a small country that was destroyed by the Qing Kingdom.

Checking and balancing imperial power was also the dream of Zhang Liang's family.

Liu Hong looked at Zhang Liang's complete loyalty, was stunned for a moment, then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"It's getting late! You should also go to bed early. It will be exciting later."

(End of this chapter)