vrcanaries Chapter 489 Wei Biwu Resigns
Chapter 489 Wei Biwu Resigns
In the twelfth year of Qianwu, the cold wind of late winter was raging in the streets and alleys of Chang'an City.
Inside the Liangyi Hall, the heater emitted a faint heat, but it was unable to dispel the bone-deep chill.
Li Chengqian was wearing a brocade robe and was buried in a mountain of memorials, his brows furrowed. Sometimes he wrote quickly, and sometimes he fell into deep thought.
A sound of footsteps came from afar and stopped at the door of the hall.
Li Chengqian subconsciously raised his head and saw Jinyiwei deputy commander Wei Biwu standing there quietly, looking at him with complicated eyes.
Li Chengqian put down the brush in his hand, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
"What's the matter, Lord Wei, is there something you want to tell me?"
Li Chengqian's voice was gentle.
Wei Biwu opened his mouth, but closed it again, as if he was struggling fiercely in his heart.
He came to Liangyi Palace today, which took him great courage, and every step he took was extremely heavy.
Li Chengqian looked at Wei Biwu's hesitation and his curiosity was completely aroused.
Wei Biwu has always been a carefree and unconventional person, and he is also famous for his straightforwardness in the court. It is really puzzling that he is so abnormal today.
Li Chengqian stood up, walked slowly to Wei Biwu, and looked him up and down.
"Lord Wei, if you have something to say, just speak frankly. Is there anything you find inconvenient to say to me?"
Li Chengqian's eyes were filled with concern.
Wei Biwu took a deep breath, finally making up his mind. He clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, may I retire and go to the Xianyang Sanatorium?"
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, his heart began to beat wildly, as if it was about to jump out of his throat.
It is natural for others to resign when they reach a certain age.
But Wei Biwu knew that he was different. As the deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he knew too many of the emperor's secret orders and was in control of the secrets of all officials.
When he took over this position in his early years, he had thought that he might not have a good death in his later years.
But when he really reached old age, he became afraid instead. The fear of death grew wildly in his heart like weeds.
He felt in his heart that His Majesty was not that kind of person and would not execute him, but once it involved His Majesty's secrets, who could say for sure?
This is also the reason why he is so nervous.
In his opinion, once he said this, his chances of survival would be slim, but he still wanted to give it a try, even if there was only a glimmer of hope.
Hearing Wei Biwu's words, Li Chengqian was stunned at first, then he suddenly realized.
"Lord Wei, look, I'm so sorry for you, I was so busy that I almost forgot."
Li Chengqian's tone was apologetic. "Lord Wei, you're sixty this year, right? Since you're old, you can naturally resign. What's wrong with that? What's the matter? Are you afraid I'll kill you?"
Li Chengqian said half-jokingly, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
But when Wei Biwu heard this, he was so frightened that he knelt down. He had been working in the officialdom for so many years, relying on the word "steadiness".
Even if Li Chengqian was joking, he would still treat it seriously. At this moment, hearing Li Chengqian's words, his tears suddenly flowed out.
"Your Majesty? Can this old minister really resign?" Wei Biwu's voice trembled slightly, and he found it hard to believe.
Something that seemed difficult was actually achieved so easily.
Li Chengqian looked at Wei Biwu and shook his head helplessly. He bent down and helped Wei Biwu up with his own hands.
"Lord Wei, of course you can resign. I trust you. You are not the kind of person who likes to gossip."
"Actually, even if you tell me about those things, it won't matter. I have nothing to be afraid of."
Li Chengqian's eyes were frank. "My reputation isn't great either. Is there anything I need to hide?"
"What's more, it's you, Wei Aiqing, who's resigning."
"I am an emperor who murdered my uncle, killed my brother, and imprisoned my sister. I am not afraid of any dirty water."
"I have approved your resignation."
"Go to the sanatorium and spend some time with the Emperor. I will visit him often."
"We, the ruler and his subjects, must see to the end!"
When Wei Biwu heard Li Chengqian's words and looked at his gentle smiling face, he was a little dazed for a moment.
Time seemed to flow backwards at this moment, and so many years had passed in the blink of an eye.
He still remembered the first time he met His Majesty, when Li Chengqian rode into the capital on horseback to inherit the throne.
One hundred thousand soldiers surrounded Chang'an, and it was the King of Wei who opened the city gates.
At that time, he was still the general of the Shenwu Guard. He watched His Majesty's troops march into the city in a mighty procession, and he was terrified in his heart, fearing that this new His Majesty would be very different from the emperor.
At that time, he felt that Li Shimin was the heaven in his heart and the most perfect emperor.
Unexpectedly, from that day on, he met the best Majesty. This was really lucky for Wei Biwu.
Wei Biwu clasped his hands together and looked at Li Chengqian with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty, thank you!"
If the tears just now were just an act, then now, Wei Biwu's tears were at least 90% real.
At least, Your Majesty's sun really shines into his heart.
Li Chengqian smiled and patted Wei Biwu on the shoulder: "Go, Wei Aiqing, someone will take over your affairs. Pack your things and take your family to Xianyang to enjoy your old age."
"When I have time, I'll come to see you."
Li Chengqian sat back in the armchair and waved at Wei Biwu, signaling him to leave quickly.
Wei Biwu nodded, turned around, took two steps, and turned his head back.
Looking at Li Chengqian who had picked up the brush to review the memorial again, he felt a little reluctant.
He knelt down in front of Li Chengqian and kowtowed three times.
"Your Majesty, I am leaving now. Please take care of yourself!"
After saying that, he slowly stood up and left quickly.
Li Chengqian raised his head and looked at Wei Biwu's departing back, seeming to be thinking about something.
The familiar voice rang in his mind unconsciously: "Take care of yourself, Teacher!"
Thinking of something, Li Chengqian closed his eyes.
He muttered to himself.
"I will take care of myself."
After the cabinet was dissolved, the Grand Council was established, which was more convenient and faster than the cabinet.
However, the selection of the Grand Councilor has not yet begun.
Like the Cabinet, the Grand Council was left with only Mr. Qi.
It will probably take some time to select the people who will fill the Grand Council.
This is different from other units, such as the Grand Council, which is where state affairs are handled.
Don't be impatient, don't be impatient. Fortunately, Mr. Qi is here, otherwise he really wouldn't dare to do this.
He knows Lao Qi's abilities best.
When I think of Mr. Qi, I can't help but miss him.
He called Zhang Xianhuai in.
"Xian Huai, your teacher is also busy in Chang'an. Invite him and Mr. Qi to the Liangyi Palace together."
"Just say it's nothing, I miss them a little and want to talk with them."