his persecution of his political opponents
Some even said that he appointed his political opponent because he knew that the position he was offered was a tempting poison, and the recipient would surely not last more than a year.
This is a good chance to strike back your political opponent.
Third, can the candidate tell the difference between a foreign enemy and a political opponent?
If the Emperor Guangxu, who strived for reform and reform, died after his political opponent Cixi, the empire's sun might be able to hang sideways in another way.
His political opponents broadsided the candidate.
He was assailed by his political opponents.