Chapter 349: The Empress is indeed pursuing him!

Chapter 349: The Empress is indeed pursuing him!

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She knew that this move would work against him!

Sure, heres the proofread version:

Lin Beifan is fearless and unaffected by ordinary tactics; however, he possesses a strong sense of responsibility and takes on anything within his purview. As a result, she employed this method, which not only keeps him in check and lightens her burden, but also serves to suppress corrupt officials along the way. This creates a triple win situation, and the Empress approves of her own idea.

Just then, two eunuchs came in carrying a thick stack of memorials.

Your Majesty, these are the memorials approved by Lord Prime Minister. Please review them!

The Empress was surprised, Already?

Yes, Your Majesty!

The Empress casually opened one of the memorials and read it attentively.

She found that Lin Beifans annotations were succinct, logically organized, and remarkably pertinent. Even if it were her, at most, it would be like this.

But her pace wasnt as quick as Lin Beifans.

With a vermilion brush, the Empress wrote the character approved on top, signifying her endorsement of Lin Beifans opinions, and that was that.

Next, she browsed through several more memorials in succession and noticed that Lin Beifan maintained a consistently high standard. Each memorial was thoroughly reviewed, remarkably appropriate, and some even had brilliant points that impressed her.

The Empress was delighted, Appointing Lin Beifan as a Prime Minister was truly a wise decision! I wont have to toil so much from now on, haha

Just then, two eunuchs walked in again, holding another stack of memorials.

Your Majesty, these are the memorials approved by Lord Prime Minister. Please review them!

What? Approved again? The Empress was once again astonished.

She hadnt even finished reading the previous memorials, and he had already prepared the next batch. Was he even human?

For some reason, Empress felt like her intelligence was being crushed!

She had been raised to be an Emperor since childhood, which is why she possessed the ability to handle various political matters. Yet, as soon as Lin Beifan arrived, he completely overshadowed her!

With a bit of resentment, the Empress said, I cant believe it. Ive been Emperor for so many years, and I cant even compare to a mere subject like you?

She quickened her pace and started reviewing the memorials rapidly.

In no time, the two young eunuchs returned.

Your Majesty, these are the memorials approved by Lord Prime Minister. Please review them!

The Empress:

Place them there. Ill read them on my own! The Empress buried her head in the papers.

Yes, Your Majesty!

After a while, the two eunuchs returned again.

Your Majesty, these are the memorials approved by Lord Prime Minister. Should we wait?

Empress:

Put them down. You can leave now!

Yes, Your Majesty!

After some time, the two eunuchs returned once more.

Your Majesty, these are new memorials. Please review them.

Seeing the stack of memorials piling up, the Empress grew angry: Go back and tell him to slow down. Im not in a hurry!

A smile unconsciously appeared on the Empresss face. She said warmly, Minister, you truly understand me. Lets have lunch together at noon!

Understood. Lin Beifan nodded with a bow.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Then, the two of them had their meal together.

Although there was a distinction between sovereign and subject, the Empress still pulled Lin Beifan to sit at the same table. She felt joyful, as she was usually alone during meals as a solitary figure.

After finishing her meal, the Empress went back to dealing with state affairs, resembling a working court.

Although the food was delicious, there wasnt much taste to it.

But now, with Lin Beifan, things had changed a bit.

Watching him savor the food, she couldnt help but take a few more bites herself.

Moreover, he didnt treat her as the Emperor; he acted quite carefreely when working, his political ideology coincided with hers, and he was adept at understanding her, making the Empress feel incredibly at ease, as if she were with a friend.

A feeling of warmth surged up.

Minister, where do you usually have lunch during normal days? the Empress curiously inquired.

Lin Beifan, eating as he spoke, replied, If Im at the Imperial Academy, then I have lunch at the Imperial Academy. If Im at the Dedian Mansion, then I have lunch there. Sometimes I cant stand the food at either of these places, so I slip out to find a restaurant to improve the meal. Only in the evenings do I return to the Lin Mansion for lunch.

I see! The Empress smiled and said, Minister, if theres no urgent matter in the future, stay behind and have lunch with me!

What would you like to eat? Ill have the palace kitchen prepare it for you!

Lin Beifan was bewildered, Your Majesty, isnt this a bit inappropriate?

The Empress frowned slightly, displeased, How can it be inappropriate? In the future, Ill mostly be in the palace dealing with state affairs in the morning. Lunch can only be had within the palace. You dont need to say much; weve happily decided on this!

Lin Beifan blinked. Every morning he attended the early court sessions, depriving him of his mornings. Staying in the political affairs hall to review memorials deprived him of his mornings. If he had to have lunch in the palace, hed lose his lunchtime too. What about the afternoon? What about the evening? What if, in the future, she crawled to his bed? What then?

At this moment, the Empress turned to a nearby old eunuch and said, By the way, in the future, Prime Minister Lin will need to frequently handle political affairs in the palace, which is very inconvenient. Give him a pass so he can freely enter and exit the palace!

Yes, Your Majesty! the old eunuch responded.

Lin Beifans heart wailed! Its over, its over! The Empress really intends to rope him in! Should he comply, or not?

Your Majesty, can I not take this pass?

The Empress, displeased, said, How can you not? Its inconvenient if you cant move around. What if you have urgent matters at night and need to rush back to report? Having a pass is also convenient, dont you think?

Lin Beifan was tearful in his heart! The Empress really has her sights set on him! Moreover, shes so considerate and thoughtful, even taking the evening into account! Not following is no longer an option!

At this moment, Zhao Kuo, since returning from Lin Mansion, had been locking himself in his study, diligently studying and writing. Zhao Hai was very worried and was afraid that Zhao Kuo hadnt yet recovered from the previous setbacks.

Pushing the door into the study, he found the room full of scattered pieces of paper, and he asked with concern, Kuoer, what are you doing?

Im reviewing the military tactics Ive learned before, Zhao Kuo said without looking up.

Zhao Hai picked up a few sheets of paper from the ground and began to read, benefiting greatly from what was written. He said, Kuoer did you come up with these military strategies yourself?

Zhao Kuo shook his head and smiled, Uncle, how could I possess such skills? These were all taught to me by Lord Prime Minister. I learned a lot from him yesterday!

So it turns out!

Zhao Hai was greatly impressed by the insights in the papers. He deeply appreciated the strategic ideas, which were far beyond the norm. It made him unable to help but say the phrase Military God it wasnt an exaggeration at all.

Uncle, are these really so impressive? After all, they are indeed beyond what the entire realm, let alone the martial world, has seen. How does it seem to you?

Zhao Hai shook his head with a smile. Kuoer, I dont have that capability, but looking at the tactics, they are indeed far ahead, incredibly advanced. Its as if this person, who has been fighting all his life, has been blessed with extraordinary foresight.

Unexpectedly, Lin Beifans military strategies were not only ahead of their time, but also within the realm of reason. Not only in the Great Wu, but even within the vast world, there might not be anyone who could match Prime Minister Lin, who had achieved four consecutive victories!

The godlike skills in strategy and tactics were astonishing, leaving others to admire and respect without reservation.