——Year 5 of Yanxi.
As Liu Zhi grew older, Gu Xi gradually stepped back from political affairs.
He began to let Liu Zhi, the Emperor, handle all state affairs personally.
Just like Liu Bao did in the past.
Once Liu Zhi's wings were fully grown, he would release all the restraints.
For the ministers, this was expected, yet they greatly admired Gu Xi.
The word "retreat."
For those in high positions, it has always been difficult to achieve.
But Gu Xi?
Since the time of Emperor Xiaohe, he had been regent, with many opportunities to hold power over the realm.
Even like Wang Mang in the past.
It wasn't impossible!
Because the people were grateful for Gu Xi's benevolence.
But this person, facing opportunities that came his way repeatedly, voluntarily stepped back from all of them.
How could others not be impressed?
For this, Liu Zhi felt rather melancholic.
Yet he understood that Gu Xi was indeed getting old.
