The Prime Minister, Yuan Hongli, was a veteran of two dynasties and was also recognized as a capable minister.
After the previous Emperor's passing, it was also Yuan Hongli who assisted Emperor Jingwu in successfully taking control of the court and completing the transition.
However, ever since Emperor Jingwu took over the reins of governance, this old Prime Minister gradually relinquished his power, maintaining a semi-retired state.
In Zhang Jian's view, this old Prime Minister was extremely wise, as his retirement avoided direct conflict with Emperor Jingwu.
After Emperor Jingwu ascended the throne, he was at the peak of his energy and enthusiasm, and was diligent in affairs of state.
The role of the Prime Minister was originally to share the burden of state affairs, but now that Emperor Jingwu was diligent, it was inevitable that there would be conflict if the Prime Minister consistently asserted his presence.
