Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 805: Chapter 391: Prime Minister Candidate_4

The emperor furrowed his brows and said, "Wen Daoji indeed has outstanding talents, but his moral character is lacking."

"Which man isn’t lustful? Lust isn’t an unforgivable flaw for a man."

"Is he simply lustful? He flirted with other men’s wives and even abducted their concubines." The emperor said with a dark face, "To snatch away someone’s concubine, he even killed a man. Do you think this is a minor issue?"

"As far as I know, the man he killed was a tyrant, and the concubine was also taken by the tyrant. She was a woman from a good family. The tyrant killed her entire family, so Wen Daoji killing him could be seen as eradicating a scourge for the people."

"Isn’t this not the first time he’s snatched someone else’s concubine? From what I know, he’s taken several. Moreover, he brazenly flirts with officials’ wives and even widows." The emperor’s face grew darker as he spoke, "To make such a person the Prime Minister for my youngest son, he will definitely lead him astray. This is also not good for the other officials under his leadership."

"The people he flirts with are all not decent." He Lianfang added, "Haven’t you noticed he never flirts with women from good families?"

The emperor hadn’t thought of this point. Now hearing He Lianfang’s words, he realized it was indeed so upon reflection.

"According to your statement, he is eradicating evils for the people?"

"You could say that."

The emperor found it utterly absurd and let out a cold laugh: "Heh heh!"

"I think he is suitable to be the Prime Minister for your youngest son, you should consider it carefully."

"There’s nothing for me to consider." The emperor couldn’t help but curse, "I wouldn’t let such a person assist my youngest son."

He Lianfang glanced at the emperor without speaking.

"This matter is not up for discussion, choose someone else." The emperor’s tone left no room for compromise.

"I have no one else here. If you think Wen Daoji is not suitable, you choose someone yourself."

"Putting aside what Wen Daoji has done, have you forgotten that Wen Daoji is a member of the Wen Family?" The emperor just then remembered Wen Daoji’s lineage.

"He is indeed a member of the Wen Family, yet an outlier in the family. But so what?" He Lianfang believed the fact that Wen Daoji was from the Wen Family was not important, "The Wen Family has long secluded themselves, teaching in the countryside, not entering the court to be officials."

The emperor retorted sarcastically, "Do you really believe the Wen Family will stay hidden in the countryside for generations?"

"The Wen Family maintains a spectating attitude now and won’t enter the court for the time being. However, once your youngest son takes your place, the Wen Family might emerge from seclusion."

"By then, Wen Daoji would be the entry point for the Wen Family." The emperor increasingly felt he couldn’t let Wen Daoji become Zhao Yao’s Prime Minister.

"Zhao Zheng, are you afraid of the Wen Family?"

"Of course, I am not."

"Then why don’t you want the Wen Family to enter the court?" He Lianfang looked at the emperor with disdain, "You’re just afraid of them."

"Lao He, goading me with words won’t work." The emperor wouldn’t fall for He Lianfang’s trap, "I don’t want the Wen Family to become the second Xie family."

"The Wen Family will never become the second Xie family." He Lianfang saw things clearly, "The Wen Family members are smarter than the Xie Family members."

"Being smart is one thing, ambition is another." The emperor said with a sarcastic look, "Don’t forget, the Wen Family doesn’t come out easily, but once they do, they will surely amass overwhelming power."

"Zhao Zheng, do you think your youngest son will let the Wen Family dominate the court?" He Lianfang had a lot of confidence in Zhao Yao, "Your youngest son is skilled in power play, not inferior to you. He won’t let the Wen Family manipulate the court."

"Lao He, what nonsense has Wen Daoji been feeding you?"

"You can let your youngest son choose for himself, see if he wants Wen Daoji."

"Fine, let the youngest choose for himself."