Don’t be too poisonous to the concubine of the Wu family who was born in Wu

Chapter 3940 66. Morality and Education Make the Country Prosperous (Shan Lingyao takes the opportunity to bring up the issue of mutual trade channels)
At this point, Shangguan Kunyang had recounted all his experiences of the past few days. He complained freely and spoke so quickly that he really didn't treat Shan Lingyao as an outsider.

"Let me tell you! I heard from the eunuchs that the daily lives of the kings are almost all arranged. Except for the emperor's birthday, the queen mother's birthday, sacrificial festivals and other few holidays, the rest of the time has to be repeated like this. Such a life every day is inevitably boring and dull."

As he spoke, Shangguan Kunyang looked bitter again, and sighed, "When I think about spending the rest of my life like this, it's worse than death, okay? And... is it the same in Xijiang?"

Although Shangguan Kunyang complained a lot, his last sentence also exposed his thoughts. He wanted to learn from Cao Yunfei how to deal with this incredible wealth and the burden imposed on him.

After listening to Shangguan Kunyang's words, Shan Lingyao probably understood what he meant. Although she was not born in Western Xinjiang, when she accompanied Wu Xuanyue to conquer the world in Western Xinjiang during those years, she also knew something about Cao Yunfei's Emperor Day. After thinking about it for a while, she told the other party the situation truthfully.

"As for me, I usually get up at the hour of Yin, which is similar to your situation, but I will allocate my time well. I meditate for three days and practice martial arts for four days. After all, I like the feeling of strengthening my body. It is not difficult for me to get up and dance when I hear the cock crow. Then I also have to hold a morning court and have a meal. It's just that... you also know the economy of our Western Frontier. My meals are not as good as those of Brother Kunyang. Most of them are dairy products and meat products. We men on horseback like this. We love to eat meat and drink wine. But I don't drink too much in the morning, but I like to drink tea. After all, it is common for people to make mistakes after drinking. For a king, if he drinks in the morning court, he will be a representative of a tyrant. Then it's the same as you, training soldiers or holding court discussions, and the morning time has passed. The subsequent process is also similar to yours, so there is nothing to say."

As he spoke, Shan Lingyao acted indifferently, sipping his tea gently. In comparison, Shangguan Kunyang's anxiety and discomfort at having just ascended the throne seemed much more insignificant.

Seeing his idol like this, Shangguan Kunyang felt ashamed of himself, but he was still somewhat proud of himself and grumbled unwillingly.

"Don't you think this kind of life is boring and restrained? Why do I feel that I have lost my freedom and fun after becoming an emperor? Tell me, what's so good about being an emperor? My father and my uncles fought to the death and got bloodied just to suffer this kind of torture... I really can't understand it..."

Shangguan Kunyang complained in a low voice. At this moment, he had already seen through the attitude of his "Brother Cao", so he did not dare to vent his resentment loudly anymore, and his tone of voice naturally became much more restrained.

"If you think about this problem from a different perspective, you may not have any worries. Being a king is like putting shackles on yourself. You can no longer do whatever you want like before, and no one will cover you. You have to have a sense of responsibility. Emperors have been like this since ancient times. Every day is tedious and boring, and there is even greater pressure. The life of an emperor is not only a symbol of power, but also a manifestation of responsibility and dedication. From early morning to late night, the emperor's time is strictly arranged and used to ensure the stability and prosperity of the country. However, such a life can inevitably make people feel depressed and tired."

Shan Lingyao could see the rebellion in Shangguan Kunyang's heart, so she just went along with what he said. Sure enough, Shangguan Kunyang nodded repeatedly after hearing this, feeling a sense of being understood, and he did not resist the other party's words in his heart.

Shan Lingyao made a tactful turn here, which was to give the other party enough face.

"The emperor's day is rigorous and organized. Their schedule reflects the expectations and requirements of a country and a society for the role of the monarch. Compared with those lower-class people you don't know, we should feel content. Most of the lower-class people usually get up at the hour of Mao, which is now 5 to 7 o'clock. It's not because they are lazier than the emperor, but because they don't need a cumbersome washing process. After all, many people can't take a bath once a week, and there are no palace maids and eunuchs to light lamps to guide them. What they need is the best time to work in the fields. The productivity of the small peasant economy is relatively low. For a long time, farmers only have food reserves for one or two meals. Three meals a day have become a luxury for these people. Generally, they spend the day hastily before going to work in the fields in the morning and after returning from the fields in the evening. In such a comparison, the quality and level of life of the emperors are still far superior to that of ordinary people. If the emperors' day is boring, then the lives of the people are probably worse than those of pigs and dogs."

As soon as these words were spoken, Shangguan Kunyang's face darkened and he pecked at the teacup in silence. He looked like a child who had done something wrong and was listening to his teacher's instructions.

Seeing this, Shangguan Kunyang obviously heard what Shan Lingyao said, and Shan Lingyao continued to lobby -

"Let's not talk about anything else, let's just talk about our Western Frontier. Our economy is not as developed as your Dongcang, nor are our resources abundant. We usually engage in animal husbandry, and farming is a luxury for our barren and wild land! Brother Kunyang, do you think we don't want to eat food? Do you think we only like to eat meat, fruits and dairy products? That's because the conditions over there don't allow it! If we can grow food and vegetables, who would be willing to eat only the meat of livestock? It's because we are Western barbarians, without etiquette or morality, that's because we are really poor! As the saying goes, a poor man has a short ambition, and we are looked down upon in vain. Even if we know that we have shortcomings here, we still want to fight for our pride. What do you think we should do?"

As he spoke, Shan Lingyao got into character, pretending to be helpless, and sighed sadly:

"Brother Kunyang, although my territory is vast, it is not rich in resources. I have hundreds of thousands of people under my command who need me to support. As a king, who would be willing to personally go out and beg for help if he has no other choice? Just like I have repeatedly begged the Quan family to open a trade channel for our Western Border, so that we can trade with each other and make progress together... but I have no choice..."

At this point, Shan Lingyao lamented, smiled bitterly, took a sip of tea, and said, "Well, Kunyang has just boarded the plane, and he is busy with many things and needs to make long-term plans. I shouldn't have mentioned these trivial matters. It's Yunfei who talked too much and caused more trouble for Kunyang."

Hearing this, Shangguan Kunyang felt really guilty, and he immediately responded: "Who said that Brother Yunfei has caused me trouble? I originally invited you here today, firstly to reminisce about the past, and secondly to discuss with you the relevant matters of mutual trade channels. This matter has to be put on the agenda..."