Chapter 1895 - 1840 - 1841 The Struggle between the Young Emperor and the Minister Entrusted with His Care_2
The actions that Emperor Jade and Great Emperor Ziwei are currently undertaking, in some sense, are indeed the reform of the Heavenly Court. The power they are seizing was once the power that protected them, only it was in different hands.
"This reminds me of the succession of emperors in the human world. The late emperor would appoint regent ministers to assist the young emperor in managing the Court. These regent ministers, while holding the emperor’s authority, also maintained the stability of the Court to prevent attacks on the young emperor. However, when the young emperor wishes to seize authority from the regent ministers, he must face all the attacks himself." Xuan Lingzi offered an example.
Taoist Monarch Xuantian smiled appreciatively and said, "Indeed, we Taoist Monarchs are somewhat like those regent ministers. The emperor governs with a hands-off approach while we hold the authority, yet we also shield him from all turmoil. We are stabilizers of the emperor’s authority, suppressing all ambitious existences. Now, if the emperor wants to reclaim his authority, he must face those ambitious people."
"I fear it’s not just those with ambition. Some among the regent ministers will also react, won’t they?" Xuan Lingzi said with a smile.
"That’s right. The regent ministers are of several kinds. Some just want to stabilize the situation, while others believe the emperor is lacking in ability and wish to replace him. However, none of the regent ministers can fully suppress the others, or those who have the ability suppress the others’ ambitions, which is why there is current stability." Taoist Monarch Xuantian said with a hint of implication.
Xuan Lingzi also understood his meaning. They, the Veteran Daoist Monarchs, are like those regent ministers; some believe the current situation is good and should not stir up trouble, while others are more aggressive and want to take more.
However, the most crucial point is that the strongest among the regent ministers, namely the Longevity Taoist Monarch, believes stability is the best choice, so others, even if dissatisfied, can only acquiesce.
Yet the actions of Emperor Jade and Ziwei are akin to the young emperor taking initiative against the regent ministers, giving them a new reason. Hence, even the strongest regent minister cannot defy everyone’s will and must go with the flow.
Moreover, the other regent ministers have come up with new plans, ensuring the interests of this strongest figure, leaving him with no arguments, similar to choosing the Five Old Lords as replacements.
"The Five Old Lords are truly fortunate," Xuan Lingzi said softly, his tone complex. He now understood the position of the Five Old Lords and clearly knew the role they played, knowing why they were valued. Ultimately, it was to gain the Longevity Taoist Monarch’s compromise.