Prime Minister Wang served as the Da Liang Chancellor for over twenty years, having moments of arrogance and forming factions—he also had control over court affairs. Not exactly a good person, yet his vision and outlook surpassed the ordinary, and he was both pliable and resilient. By showing willingness to step back, he secured a position of invincibility.
No matter how many past grudges might exist, after Jiang Shaohua's accession, turning hostile to settle old scores was not possible. Instead, they had to be grateful to Prime Minister Wang for his graceful resignation from office, yielding the chancellor's position.
This old fox!
Jiang Shaohua inwardly scoffed, yet outwardly appeared moved: "It's too early to discuss this now. Prime Minister, rest and recover; perhaps in a year or so, you might be back to full health. The Da Liang Court cannot do without you, Prime Minister."
This was an assurance that Prime Minister Wang would be allowed to retire honorably.
