Prosperous Tang Dynasty

Chapter 124 The Death of Li Linfu

Li Linfu was so stimulated by Tang Xuanzong that he became even more ill. He didn't even have the strength to eat and drink, and it was obvious that he couldn't last long.

Tang Xuanzong still stubbornly didn't think it was his fault, and he didn't feel that he was sorry for Li Linfu in any way. He only firmly believed that he had tried his best, and it was Li Linfu's own body.

Tang Xuanzong did another even more heart-wrenching thing. He watched Li Linfu's body deteriorating day by day, and he might not be able to hold on that day and left. The position of prime minister must not be able to continue.

Baiguan needs a new prime minister to lead, and he also needs a new prime minister to share his heavy government affairs. It's time to call Yang Guozhong back. I don't know if Yang Guozhong has arrived in Jiannan.

Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty issued an imperial decree to quickly chase Yang Guozhong along the route Yang Guozhong went to Jiannan.
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On the second day after leaving Chang'an City, Yang Guozhong had already received the news that Li Linfu had fallen ill.

I was very excited, and it would be better if Li Linfu died of illness directly.But he was very suspicious. The impression of Li Linfu being old and cunning was deeply rooted in his heart. He was afraid that Li Linfu was plotting against him. Not only did he not dare to stay, but he rushed to Jiannan instead.

When Tang Xuanzong's imperial decree caught up, Yang Guozhong was already in Jiannan.

Taking Tang Xuanzong's imperial decree to let him return to Chang'an City, Yang Guozhong felt that it was not real like a dream.Tang Xuanzong not only asked him to return to Chang'an City, but also said that Li Linfu was getting seriously ill and might die soon.

Could it be that his prayers worked, and Li Linfu was really going to die?

"Hahahaha, the era of my Yang Guozhong is coming soon!" Then Yang Guozhong burst into laughter with excitement, he knew that this time in Chang'an, he might really take over the position of prime minister, which was his dream position.

Yang Guozhong traveled day and night without stopping, in order to return to Chang'an City as soon as possible.

In just four days and four nights, the travel-worn Yang Guozhong returned to Chang'an City.

I don't know if he was suspicious and wanted to test before meeting Tang Xuanzong, or wanted to go to a demonstration. When passing by Li Linfu's mansion, Yang Guozhong first pretended to go to Li Linfu's mansion to meet Li Linfu.

"Yang Guozhong's child is proud, and he will win after all." Li Linfu had a lot of resentment in his heart, blaming himself for his failing health, and also blaming Tang Xuanzong for his cruelty. Yang Guozhong was probably called back to take over his position as prime minister.

In order to occupy the position of prime minister all the time, he did too many things to suppress dissidents. He suggested that Tang Xuanzong reuse Hu people and hand over all the troops of the frontier army to Hu generals, so as to prevent important officials of the court from concurrently serving as border army Jiedu envoys to obtain military merits. , threatening his phase with a posture of both civil and military skills.

However, no matter how much he has done, he is old now and his health is failing. After all, the position of prime minister still has to watch others come and sit, so what can he do if he is unwilling.

Li Linfu was so weak that he even found it difficult to breathe. He knew his physical condition very well. He knew that he would not be able to last for a few days. When he saw Yang Guozhong, he was neither angry nor hated. Guozhong is fighting.

Li Linfu stretched out his hand from under the quilt, waved at Li Xiu and the others, and signaled them to go out, leaving only Yang Guozhong here.After Li Xiu and others went out, they signaled Yang Guozhong to come closer.

Yang Guozhong was a little wary, but seeing Li Linfu's weak appearance, he only took two breaths before walking over.

"Guozhong, you don't have to be on guard against me anymore. Maybe I won't be able to hold on to death tomorrow, and even if I last a few more days, it won't hinder you. After I die, you will be the prime minister, and everything from now on will be left to you." Li Linfu had tears in his old eyes, and his tone was very weak. He was about to die, and he finally bowed his head to Yang Guozhong.

In the past 20 years, he has been the prime minister, with one person under ten thousand, and he has the power that many people fear.However, in the end, it is still nothing. When a person dies, he will eventually be buried in the ground, and there is nothing left.

Seeing Li Linfu bowing his head weakly to himself, Yang Guozhong was stunned.

It stands to reason that he fought with Li Linfu, and now that Li Linfu is going to die soon, he should also get the position of prime minister as he wished, so he should be very proud and stop paying attention to Li Linfu who is about to die.

Yang Guozhong frowned, very suspicious. He felt that something was wrong. Li Linfu was so tough before, and he could be squeezed out of Chang'an City with a single word of design. He was terrified every time he faced the treacherous and cunning man. Why is he so weak now? This is not in line with Li Linfu's treacherous and cunning character at all, it is too unreal. Could it be that this old man Li Linfu is deliberately pretending to be ill to deceive me?What other conspiracy does the old thing have?
Thinking about it this way, Yang Guozhong's vigilance suddenly rose to the highest level. At this last moment, he must not be tricked by the old man Li Linfu.

"How dare Guozhong peek at the prime minister's position, dare not, dare not—" Yang Guozhong said with a little cold sweat on his forehead, very frightened.

Li Linfu didn't expect that a soft word he said before dying could scare Yang Guozhong into such a state of panic and alertness.

A man's words are good when he is about to die, how can he still plot against Yang Guozhong at this time.

Forget it, he was tired too, so he didn't want to say anything more.

Li Linfu closed his eyes and said nothing.

Yang Guozhong gave Li Linfu a suspicious look for the last time, and then retreated with a sullen face. No matter whether Li Linfu was pretending or what, he must not be careless, and he must guard against what Li Linfu might do. Only when Li Linfu is really dead can he feel at ease.

After leaving Li Linfu's mansion, Yang Guozhong went to the palace to meet Tang Xuanzong and have a talk with Tang Xuanzong.

Yang Guozhong's doubts and worries were obviously superfluous, Li Linfu really couldn't hold on anymore.

Three days later, Li Linfu passed away.

Li Linfu, who had occupied the position of Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty for nearly 20 years and had won countless people, died!

As soon as the news came out, the entire Tang Dynasty was shocked.

Those who supported Li Linfu suddenly lost their supporters.In the past, Li Linfu was not only the object of their fear and support, but also their backer. Now that Li Linfu died, they were suddenly stunned.

Those who supported Yang Guozhong were so excited that they almost didn't kill pigs and sheep to celebrate. They believed that after Yang Guozhong became the prime minister, they, as supporters of Yang Guozhong, would definitely get better under Yang Guozhong's care.

Knowing that Li Linfu was dead, Tang Xuanzong didn't feel much fluctuation in his heart, maybe he had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Although Yang Guozhong had returned to Chang'an City a few days ago, Li Linfu was about to die of illness. In order not to let people say that he was ruthless, he could not step down from Li Linfu's position as prime minister at that time and appoint Yang Guozhong as the new prime minister.

He was already distraught with the mountain of government affairs, and couldn't wait for the new prime minister to help him and relieve him of the pressure. Now that Li Linfu was dead, he no longer had any worries, and immediately ordered Yang Guozhong to be the new prime minister.
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(End of this chapter)