The Emperor responded to the words of the elderly Duke: "Ah, not old, not old. As I see it, the elderly Duke, you can still work for the sake of Daliang's mountains and rivers for another ten years."
The elder Duke was waiting for these words. He immediately said, "I can't go on anymore. I have already told the Crown Prince after the war that I want to retire. Your Majesty, from now on I will not be providing royal service or managing military affairs."
The Emperor was startled, "Elder Duke, what are you talking about?" He looked at the Crown Prince, his eyes questioning.
The old Duke repeated the reasons he had given to the Crown Prince. In the end, he asked, "Your Majesty, I am twenty years older than you. Won't you let me off the hook? I need a break."
He reminded, "My three grandsons are already capable of managing affairs. They can work for Daliang. I want to go home and take care of my great-grandchildren."
