"Your Highness, the Holy One once said that this world belongs to the people of the world, and it belongs to the people of the world. Your Highness should know that water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it! When the ancestors created great achievements, of course, there is no need to say much about their own achievements, but they cannot be separated. Open the support of people all over the world.
"Whoever can make the world stable and the people happy will be supported by the people in the world. If someone wants to destroy this stability and happiness, the first person who will not agree is the tens of millions of ordinary people in the world.
"So whether you are the Holy One or Your Highness, before making any plans for the world, you should first think about what you can bring to the people of the world? If there is only war and famine, then no matter which dynasty it is, it is destined to not last long.
"I know that both the Holy Emperor and His Royal Highness are extraordinary people. They both have the ambition to pacify the world and unify the nine states. They both want to carve out a vast and rich territory for future generations, but before that, the people should be the first thing they think of." Xiao Yuming seemed to He understood the meaning of Shao Xi's words, nodded with deep understanding, and seriously thought about Shao Xi's previous reminder to him.
Indeed, as Shao Xi said, although the world is now said to belong to his Xiao family, if there are no people in this world, how can the so-called world of his Xiao family be the world?
How much of the huge Jingyuan Empire can the Xiao family occupy? If you think that as the lord of the world, you can disregard the life and death of the people in the world in order to realize your personal ambitions, then how long can the Xiao family, the emperor of the Jingyuan Dynasty, the lord of the world, be able to do so?
If a momentary thought really caused chaos in the world and caused wars in the Jingyuan Empire, to the people, such an emperor would be an unqualified monarch.
There is nothing wrong with having great ambitions as an emperor, but the means used to achieve this ambition must be weighed.
If you can achieve your long-cherished wish without harming the interests of the people, you will be a truly wise king. Otherwise, you will be a militaristic, ignorant and unjust king.
In fact, the truths Shao Xi said are not profound, and Xiao Yuming has understood them for a long time. It is only when someone weighs the pros and cons for him and truly puts the stakes in front of him that Xiao Yuming feels that he is now Every decision you have to make in this position must be made carefully.
Because this is not only about yourself, but also closely related to the wealth and lives of millions of people. One wrong decision of yours may lead to the death of millions of people, their wives and children. This should not be thought of by a person who holds the world in his hands. To be seen.
The wealth and lives of the common people are in their own hands, and the fate of the royal family is also in the hands of ordinary people who seem to be inconspicuous.
The monarch and the people actually have a relationship of interest binding to a certain extent. The monarch formulates policies and leads the people to build the country in a planned way, so that he and the people can benefit together.
Although it seems that the benefits obtained by the monarch are much higher than those of the people, in fact, the responsibilities the monarch has to bear are also greater.
A monarch who can reasonably balance the interests of the country and the people is a monarch who is loved by the people. If he only considers the interests of the country and ignores the interests of the people, then even if the decision made by the monarch is beneficial to the country, it will not benefit the people. Supported.
As an emperor, you should understand that the people are the foundation of the country. The people are the real masters of the world. The royal family is only the leader and manager of the people. The formulation of all policies must take into account the interests of the country and the people.
In fact, the vast majority of the people's requirements are not high. As long as they can live in a warm and well-fed environment and there are no wars or disasters, they will feel that the current monarch is a wise monarch.
Therefore, as a ruler, you must also correct your mentality. You must not treat the people as trivial, and you must not arbitrarily launch wars and provoke wars for your own selfish interests regardless of the lives of the people. Doing so is challenging the bottom line of the people in the world and destroying the world. their most basic living conditions.
For many matters between countries, war cannot be the first option. Talk about everything that can be done. If a balance can be achieved through the exchange of interests, it is best not to resort to war.
Because war is a disaster for the people of both countries, from a long-term perspective, the step-by-step, absorption and integration policy proposed by Shao Xi is the best strategy for unifying the world.
Although it takes a long time to do so, it can make the empire stronger and stronger with relatively peaceful non-war means at a relatively small cost without harming the interests of the people.
The country uses strong military power as the basic guarantee, and then uses inclusive policies to allow everyone to live in peace and harmony on the same land, and finally realizes the ideal of world harmony. This is the true way of an emperor.
Bloody killings and violent plunder can only bring temporary achievements. It is a pity that many rulers do not understand this truth, or they understand this truth but are eager for quick success and unwilling to do so. In the end, they inevitably lead to decline and decline.
Whatever you bring to the world, the world will give you back. This is what Shao Xi said before. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it!
The simplest principles in this world are often the ones that are most easily ignored. Therefore, the emperor always needs someone around him to advise him and remind him what he should do and what he should not do.
Although a minister who can speak out and give advice may not necessarily be a capable or wise minister, he must be a loyal minister who can truly express his opinions for the interests of the royal family and the interests of the people. He advises the emperor not to be impulsive and make fewer mistakes, so as to achieve a balance between the interests of the royal family and the people. people.
Although the royal family is noble, it cannot compete with the people for profit. This principle requires someone to remind the emperor from time to time to urge the emperor to be diligent and love the people, to remind the emperor to act prudently and to correct mistakes.
In Xiao Yuming's eyes, Shao Xi is just such a person, a person who can speak out, clearly state his interests, dare to directly deny their father and son's radical ideas, and put forward his own suggestions.
"Shao Xi, what you said makes sense. I have indeed learned a lesson today. My father and I once had the same idea. We only wanted to make the empire strong as soon as possible, so that we could expand our territory and establish immortality for thousands of years. Hegemony, hoping to leave a name in history.
"Now it seems that as the king of the empire, what you should really consider is not your own temporary achievements, but you should put more effort into the stability and continuation of the empire. Real strength is not the ability to conquer everywhere, but to make all four parties submit. Join willingly." Shao Xi gave Xiao Yuming a thumbs up. Although it was a bit complimentary, he praised it from the bottom of his heart: "His Royal Highness is worthy of being His Royal Highness. He is indeed able to think about the general trend of the world from a larger perspective. With His Highness, Assisting is truly a blessing from the Holy One! I believe that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be a benevolent king and a wise master in the future, which is also a blessing for the people of Jingyuan!" Xiao Yuming smiled and waved to Shao Xi.
"Excessive praise! Although I am the prince now, I am still afraid of being careless in the slightest, lest I make a big mistake. The affairs of the world are definitely not something I can control by myself. I need wise ministers like you around me. Only capable people can give me advice and constant supervision can make me do better.
"I don't know how many pairs of eyes are staring at me now. I still need to be careful and cautious at every step. Otherwise, I don't know which day I will be pulled down from the position of the prince. I have to worry about state affairs and be distracted from protecting myself. , I am really exhausted and tired of dealing with it now!" After hearing these words, Shao Xi knew that Xiao Yuming had already tried to win over him and wanted to be a helper to him.
I believe that Xiao Changyi has attached great importance to him in the recent period. He has noticed all the things he has done for Xiao Changyi outside. He should also be examining himself to see if he has the ability to become a powerful person on his road to power in the future. helper.
He had thoughts about Shao Xi, but in fact, Shao Xi had some thoughts about him in his heart? Xiao Yuming wanted to win over Shao Xi, but it happened that Shao Xi also wanted to take refuge in Xiao Yuming at this time. Both parties had their own plans in their hearts, and their goals were unexplainable.
When Xiao Changyi introduced Shao Xi to his three sons, he must have considered what they would do today.
The emperor's old boy was very scheming. He knew that the second prince Xiao Yuzhi had already had thoughts and actions of rebellion, but he still provided him with the opportunity to get to know Shao Xi. It seemed that he wanted to use this to see which side Shao Xi would defect to?
It would not be a bad thing for Xiao Changyi if he defected to the prince's side. After all, the prince would need someone to assist him in the future, and maybe Shao Xi would become an important minister in the court in the future.
But if Shao Xi had chosen to seek refuge with Xiao Yuzhi when Xiao Yuzhi was trying to win over Shao Xi, I am afraid that Shao Xi would not have ended up well in the end.
While keeping an eye on his son, this old fox is actually testing Shao Xi. If Shao Xi is a trustworthy person, he will entrust him with an important task. If Shao Xi is on the wrong team, he will be beheaded by Xiao Changyi one day.
Now that Shao Xi thought about it, he felt frightened. He couldn't help cursing in his heart that Xiao Changyi, this old boy, was so unreasonable. There was hidden murderous intent in everything he said and did. If he had accidentally made a fatal mistake, he might have really My life is at risk.
Now that he has personally uncovered Xiao Yuzhi's rebellion, it is in line with the wishes of Xiao Changyi and Xiao Yuming, the father and son. At present, it seems that the father and son have more trust and approval in him.
But who knows how many conspiracies and temptations will be waiting for him later? It seems that in the future, like Xiao Yuming said, I have to be cautious and careful every step, because I don't know when one of my unintentional mistakes may lead to death.
As expected, he is with you like a tiger! Being with these people who hold the power of life and death in their hands is really like stepping into an abyss and walking on thin ice.
Shao Xi secretly reminded himself to be cautious in his words and deeds in the future, be careful in everything, and think carefully about every decision he made, so as not to betray Tai'a, give others a thumb, and end up in a miserable end.
"Wei Chen is well aware that His Highness the Crown Prince is not in an easy position. If His Highness will not give up, I am willing to serve His Highness in front of and behind the horse, doing the work of a dog and a horse."
"Okay! Great! This is what I've been waiting for."
