He truly wanted to assist the Emperor, his son-in-law, in bringing prosperity to the people and ensuring they no longer lived in deep misery. He hoped the people of Daqian could live in peace and contentment, their doors unlocked at night, ushering in a golden age where lost items on the road remained untouched.
"Aren't you worried that your power will be halved, Father-in-law?" Xiao Yunjing asked.
Gu Xicheng shook his head. "As long as I can serve the people, what does it matter if my power is greater or lesser? Besides, what use is immense power if one doesn't wield it for good? Didn't Li'er often say in the past, 'If an official doesn't champion the people's cause, they might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes'? Your Majesty need not worry. The proposal to establish two Senior Grand Secretaries is a good one."
