"I made Er Chaocuo the Marquis of Yulin and granted food to a thousand households in the city!"

"Yi Yun: Heaven moves vigorously, a gentleman strives for self-improvement, the terrain is good, and a gentleman is kind to carry things! I hope Chao Cuo, your minister, will understand this deeply!"

Listening to the envoy in front of him reading the book made by the emperor, Chao Cuo was so excited that he worshiped in the courtyard of his home, kowtowed deeply and worshiped again: "Wei! I am following the holy precepts, working hard and sleeping all night, and dare not even look at it!"

"

Then, the envoy delivered the edict to Chao Cuo and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, please rise quickly! Now your Majesty can be granted the title of Marquis of Yulin, and you can be among the nobles of the Han family. The world is very lucky!"

Chao Cuo stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much, envoy!"

"I will enter the palace immediately to thank Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager for their kindness!"

For Chao Cuo, this was a day that changed his destiny.

From then on, he became a prince of the Han Empire!

At the same time, he also held the pass leading to the Prime Minister's throne.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will become the twelfth prime minister of the Han Empire within a month (actually it should be the thirteenth, but Lu Chan's status as prime minister is not recognized and is considered illegal and invalid).

He became the successor to the great sages such as Xiao He, Cao Shen, Fan Kuai and Guan Ying, Chen Ping and Zhou Bo.

From then on, the major political and state affairs of this empire were in his hands.

Chao Cuo's inner excitement and excitement were naturally difficult to conceal.

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At the same time, Zhou Yafu was in the Prime Minister's Mansion, staring at the new official residence that had just been completed less than half a year ago, his eyes full of reluctance.

Only now did Zhou Yafu realize that he was actually reluctant to leave the political stage.

but……

"It's time to go..." He sighed deeply.

Since ancient times, it has been difficult for kings and prime ministers to end happily.

Even a famous official like Xiao He had to commit suicide to protect himself, but Zhou Yafu was lucky.

He was in power for eight years, and although he often had conflicts with Weiyang Palace, he even got red-necked and bullied several times.

But fortunately, the emperor chose tolerance and concession every time.

At least, I will reason with him every time.

Only when you really can't argue with someone can you act rogue or give in.

Generally speaking, his authority and status as prime minister have never diminished.

Even now, everyone knows that he is leaving here.

But no one dared to slack off or push the envelope with him.

Because everyone knows that Zhou Yafu, even if he is no longer the prime minister, is still enough to control the life and death of many people.

He is still the core figure of the Han Empire!

This situation moved Zhou Yafu deeply.

You know, in the history books, people like him can meet a wise master and a confidant, just for a chat.

The people on the left and right are just Yi Yin, Duke Zhou, Guan Zhong and Lord Shang.

As for other famous ministers, it is inevitable that the cunning rabbit will die, the lackeys will be cooked, the birds will disappear, and the good bow will be hidden.

Wu Zixu was abandoned by his husband and committed suicide with his sword. On his deathbed, he told his disciples: Dig out my eyes and hang them on the east gate. I will watch the country of Wu perish!

Fan Zhi was able to protect himself by boating on the lake.

Wu Zi was killed by random arrows.

Bai Qi was given a glass of poisoned wine to die.

Even the famous minister Zhang Cang, the Marquis of Beiping, was extremely lonely in his later years.

But he, Zhou Yafu, was able to receive the reputation of the world and the respect of the whole country in a glorious manner. He retired from this glorious but dangerous position peacefully and smoothly.

Not only did he become famous, but he also gained worldwide admiration.

There is nothing he is not satisfied with anymore.

"Speaking of regrets..." Zhou Yafu smiled and said to himself: "Perhaps it is because I did not give birth to the Xiongnu Jizhu clan Chanyu while I was in power, and he was tied to the king for questioning..."

However, it doesn't matter anymore.

The Xiongnu empire fell into pieces, and even King Youxian surrendered.

The affairs of Munan were also finalized in his last years.

All his ambitions and expectations have been perfectly answered in these eight years!

"Let's put it on the table..." Zhou Yafu hummed, and then he wrote.

In the eighth year of Yuande, the fourth month of summer has passed (the third day of the lunar month). Prime Minister Changping Hou Zhou Yafu wrote: I heard that Confucius said: I am determined to study at the age of fifteen, I will be established at thirty, I will not be confused at forty, and I will know the destiny at fifty.

When you are sixty, your ears are obedient; when you are seventy, follow your heart's desires and do not go beyond the rules! I have long known the fate of destiny and have been close to my ears. In recent years, I have felt that my mind and body are haggard. Fortunately, Your Majesty has not given up. Instead, I will serve as Prime Minister to assist Your Majesty in governing the world...

...But now I am old and decrepit, and it is difficult to govern. I have the world in mind, and I think that I should abdicate in favor of talents... Moreover, the sages of the ancients all set an example and were the first for the world. I am your Majesty's minister. I think about the difficulty of the country's affairs and remember the entrustment of the late emperor.

I thought I should establish a system and mourn for those who come after me...please beg for the bones, retire and return to my hometown..."

When the performance arrived at Lantai, Yan Yi did not dare to neglect it and immediately brought it to Liu Che.

When Liu Che saw it, he was also very sad.

Of course, he did not approve immediately, but replied to Zhou Yafu: Prime Minister, my humerus, the world depends on the Prime Minister's rule, I hope the Prime Minister will think twice.

Zhou Yafu then continued on the list and said, I am old and no longer useful. I believe that young people are better than me.

Liu Che naturally invited Zhou Yafu to stay in office.

Zhou Yafu accepted the letter and resigned again, saying: Emperor Taizong and the late emperor have both expressed their intention that the prime minister should establish a term limit. Now I just respect the intention of the late emperor and Emperor Taizong and hope to establish this prime minister term system. Please, Your Majesty

permit!

Liu Che then agreed to approve Zhou Yafu's request for resignation, but he immediately issued an edict to the Jiuqing and the princes in Chang'an. He announced that an auspicious day would be chosen to hold a farewell ceremony for Zhou Yafu in the Xuanshi Hall of Weiyang Palace.

Discuss.

He asked the princes and the nine ministers to have their own affairs offices, summarize and organize Zhou Yafu's achievements in the eight years of assisting him, compile them into a book, and read them out at the court meeting.

In fact, it is to hold a commendation meeting to summarize Zhou Yafu's political career.

But no matter what, Zhou Yafu's era is over.
Chapter completed!