bad, i'm a fool

Chapter 40 Take the Sword
Why not let the people manage themselves, but still need imperial power?
This question is very acute.

Han Dongwen seemed to understand why Wen Yongxing had to dismiss the cabinet servants before asking them such a question.

Yes, since the country is owned by the people, why not let the people manage themselves?
Han Dongwen almost blurted out.

For what reason?
Because it's not good!

But the intention of this question may not be answered with a sentence of bad management.

“Students can’t answer that right now.”

He thought it over and answered honestly.

Zhong Lilin, who was next to him, said after listening, "Your Highness, I have some foolish opinions."

"Master Zhong, please tell me."

Zhong Lilin took a deep breath and looked at Han Dongwen: "It's actually very simple. Your Highness and ministers are talking here, but what they mentioned is the simple four words "people and people", but the people and people are all people, and they will never be exactly the same. There are only two people in this world."

"Master Zhong, do you mean that even among the common people there are differences?"

"Yes."

Zhong Lilin nodded, "Most things in this world, as long as they benefit some people, will definitely harm others. If there is no power structure, it will only fall into endless internal friction."

After Wen Yongxing finished listening, he turned to Han Dongwen and asked, "What do you think, Your Highness?"

Han Dongwen folded his hands, thought for a moment and said, "Master Zhong's words are not unreasonable, but I'm afraid he's thinking too much."

"What do you mean, Your Highness?"

Wen Yongxing asked.

Han Dongwen cleared his throat: "As Lord Cai Zhong said just now, the nature of ordinary people is always selfish. The selfishness of a few will hinder the well-being of the majority, but this is far from the worst part of selfishness."

He looked at Zhong Lilin, and said: "No one can form a country. If selfishness hinders good things, it can be resolved, and it is still a matter within a country. But there are countries outside countries, and the only thing to worry about is people. Because selfishness not only hinders, but even colludes with outsiders to harm one's own people for profit, if such indulgence, the country will not be a country."

The so-called politics is to solve problems internally.

And for one's own benefit, colluding with the outside world to harm the inside is tantamount to adultery!
After Wen Yongxing listened, he didn't comment too much. He just looked at Han Dongwen for a long time, then lowered his head slightly, and said solemnly: "The old minister has one last question. I shouldn't have asked it. I just hope His Highness can think about it a little bit. Just one or two."

Han Dongwen hurriedly said humbly: "Teacher, it's okay to say."

Wen Yongxing took a deep breath, and asked: "The last question is, Your Highness thinks that only one person can rule the country, and thinks that the king's government will make all the people unite, so..."

He hesitated for a moment, and then said with a bit of righteousness: "Your Highness, why do you think you have to be the king of this country?"

The voice was like thunder in a silent place, shaking the ears of several people in the pavilion.

Wen Yongxing's fists were clenched a little.

He shouldn't ask such a question, it's almost saying that Han Dongwen is not capable of being the king of this country.

He would not have asked such a question, but it was Han Dongwen's previous two answers that made him see a ray of light in this former disciple.

If Lord Plague is still Lord Plague, how can such remarks be accommodated?

If Lord Plague is not Lord Plague, there is only a glimmer of hope for Wen Yongxing's thoughts and plans.

He is very old, and he can't teach more people and do more things.

When the body is old, the bones are also old. If you think you can't drift with the tide in today's turbulent and chaotic world, break your bones and bend down, what else can you do besides guarding this Taishu Pavilion that is not worthy of its name?

He has written many times to resign and return to the farm, to Han Dongwen, to Tantai Fu, and even to Jiang Ningyun.

But except for Han Dongwen who didn't care, everyone else knew that an old scholar with no background should be the most worry-free signboard of Taishu Pavilion.

If this mouth is opened, Taishu Pavilion will replace the opponent's chess pieces, which will always disrupt the chess game.

And if it is replaced by their own staff, it will inevitably be obvious.

Wen Yongxing is like an old vine sitting withered in Taishu Pavilion, and he can see his own decay at a glance.

"teacher."

Han Dongwen was silent for a while, then slowly raised his head to meet Wen Yongxing's eyes.

What is he going to say?
What will he say?
Wen Yongxing's Adam's apple moved up and down, pulling his skin as old as bark.

Han Dongwen sighed: "Students cannot answer this question."

It's not that you can't answer, and it's not that you will answer wrong.

Because the answer is very simple - Han Dongwen was lucky enough to cast this tire.

He is not the founding king who has the military power to subdue the people, nor is he a sage of a strong country with extraordinary talents. He can be the emperor only because he was born into this womb, and he can always be the emperor because of his inaction.

But Han Dongwen couldn't say this by himself.

Wen Yongxing looked into Han Dongwen's eyes, and wanted to say something, but was stopped by Han Dongwen slightly raised his hand.

"It's all right for the teacher to ask, and the answer should not be said."

He just wants to survive, so he should do something to break the situation.

He also doesn't have any illusions about ruling and strengthening the country now, he just wants to escape from the puppet.

Wen Yongxing realized that Han Dongwen had already answered this question.

Knowing why to be king always changes the first step.

This is often the first step that is least expected.

"Your Highness, please allow the old minister to invite the immortal gift."

Wen Yongxing bowed slowly, stood up, and walked out of Taishu Pavilion.

Han Dongwen sat where he was and didn't move.

Quiet.

It was so quiet that it made people think deeply.

After a while, he looked ahead, looked at Wen Yongxing's empty chair and said:
"Lord Zhong, have you complained to me over the years?"

Naturally, he was referring to the imperial decree to send Zhong Sheng to Haizhou.

After this incident, Zhong Lilin himself was expelled from Xiubu, cut off his spiritual roots, and "assigned" to this Taishu Pavilion.

Zhong Lilin nodded, then shook his head and said: "I have been disrespectful to myself, but after arriving in the Taishu Pavilion, I also know the difficulties of His Highness, and now I just want to fulfill the responsibility of this Pavilion supervisor."

Looking at the imperial decree to dispatch Zhong Sheng, Han Dongwen only added a seal?

After hearing this, Han Dongwen said in a deep voice, "Master Wen's question today should be cut. Even if Mr. Wen has hopes for me, he should definitely not speak in front of Mr. Zhong."

He turned around and looked at Zhong Lilin: "But Mr. Wen still asked these questions in front of you, I just think that Mr. Wen has seen you clearly and trusted you, so you answer me again, Do you only want to do a good job as a cabinet supervisor?"

He seemed to be a different person, speaking very seriously and seriously.

Zhong Lilin gritted his teeth, and looked up at Han Dongwen: "I...just want to do a good job as a cabinet supervisor."

He was about to say something more, but was suddenly interrupted by Han Dongwen raising his hand. Turning his head, Wen Yongxing had already returned to the pavilion holding a treasure box.

"Your Highness, here is the gift of immortality, please have a look. However, what is the use of this sacrificial vessel?"

The treasure box was placed on the table, Han Dongwen stood up, stretched out his hand to Mosuo the lacquered wooden box, and looked up at Zhong Lilin.

"The students themselves don't know yet, but no matter how dusty or dilapidated the treasures are, if they can be used, they shouldn't be hidden in a box."

He said something, but he didn't know who he was speaking to.

When the wooden box was opened, Han Dongwen glanced at it, and reached out to hold the rusty Yunpo sword.

As usual, the Yun Po sword was held heavily in his hand, and nothing happened.

This time Han Dongwen was very satisfied, he took out the other Double Ninth Crown and put it aside, and only put the Yunpo Sword back into the box.

"I also ask the teacher and Master Zhong to keep the Double Ninth Crown for now, and the students please use the Yunpo Sword first."

After finishing speaking, Han Dongwen picked up the wooden box, put it in his hand, nodded slightly towards Wen Yongxing, and paused for a long time.

(End of this chapter)