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Xiao Chu, who was already quite old,

He looked exceptionally energetic.

It felt like a second spring had suddenly arrived in my life.

When Xiao Chu arrived at a side hall,

They discovered that the emperor was seated in the main seat.

The one next to him should be the prime minister.

However, an official was still sitting in the guest seat.

Xiao Chu strode forward,

They bowed to the emperor and the crown prince.

Zhao Yuan introduced, "This is Hu Anguo, courtesy name Kanghou."

"Well-versed in the Spring and Autumn Annals".

"I dare not call myself an expert,"

Hu Anguo stood up and bowed.

"Your humble younger brother, Hu Anguo, greets his senior brother,"

“I once studied under Mr. Yichuan.”

Xiao Chu calmly returned the greeting.

I've essentially accepted this junior brother as my own.

Xiao Chu was Cheng Yi's personal disciple.

Hu Anguo was merely a disciple of Cheng Yi.

Both of them studied under Cheng Yi.

There is another common point:

They all traveled extensively to study in their youth.

Not adhering to one or more opinions,

Instead, it involves drawing on the strengths of many sources and then integrating them into a coherent whole.

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "Please have a seat, sir."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xiao Chu bowed respectfully and sat down calmly.

Zhao Yuan got straight to the point and tested his teaching skills.

"There are six officials in Jiangxi,"

"A joint recommendation for Your Excellency."

“Even my father-in-law,”

"You are also referred to as a great Confucian scholar,"

"Your work, the Spring and Autumn Annals, is unparalleled in our time."

Xiao Chu was also decisive.

He made a startling statement right from the beginning.

“A wise ruler who desires to rule the world has two tools at his disposal.”

"First, power; second, fortune."

"When the two handles are raised, the world is at peace."

"The emperor should wield power and authority!"

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Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "Please continue, sir."

Xiao Chu said, "Power and authority are both punishment and reward."

"Once lost, it will lead to ruin and chaos."

Zhao Yuan asked, "Even the tyrannical Emperor Zhao Ji abused his power and wielded absolute authority."

"With both handles still intact, how could he have been defeated and killed?"

"Otherwise, Zhao Ji may seem to be abusing his power,"

“In fact, we have lost both power and influence,” Xiao Chu said.

"Please explain in detail," Zhao Yuan said.

Xiao Chu asked, "Where does the emperor's power and influence come from?"

"It all comes down to timing and human factors..."

According to Xiao Chu,

The opportune moment refers to the internal and external circumstances faced by those in power.

It also includes various natural disasters, etc.

Human resources, on the other hand, is responsible for coordinating and handling these situations.

This also includes government frameworks, personnel changes, public morale, and so on.

As the emperor,

When you see the situation clearly and adapt to the times...

Mobilize various resources to solve the problem.

"Zhao Ji demoted virtuous and talented people and exploited the masses; this was an abuse of power."

"A virtuous and talented person is unable to display his abilities."

"The common people cannot even afford to eat and drink their daily bread."

"What authority does Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) still possess?"

"He also lavishly favored treacherous officials,"

"Those who flatter and fawn can rise to high positions."

“Those who kill innocent people and claim credit for it can also be appointed as generals.”

"This is an excessive blessing!"

Why are Your Majesty's troops able to fight?

"It's simply a matter of clear rewards and punishments."

"A tyrannical and benevolent ruler, a wise and benevolent sovereign."

"A ruler who abuses his power and influence will bring about the downfall of his kingdom!"

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "Sir, you've said so much."

"It all boils down to four words: clear rewards and punishments."

Xiao Chu said, "How difficult it is to achieve clear rewards and punishments?"

First, we must strictly enforce the rules and regulations;

"Secondly, we must practice diligently without confusion."

"The reforms of Prince Shu back then,"

"Just do the first step,"

"But they failed to achieve the latter point,"

"Therefore, his reforms failed."

Zhao Yuan praised, "Establish rules and regulations, and strictly enforce them."

"That's very well said."

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Xiao Chu continued, "How can we put it into practice without causing chaos?"

"It's just about rectifying official corruption."

"As a subject, one cannot rectify official corruption."

"Because power and fortune do not originate from him."

“At this time, a sage king is needed.”

"The holy king wields his power and bestows his blessings,"

"As long as rewards and punishments are clearly defined,"

"Why worry about a corrupt and ineffective administration?"

Xiao Chu stood up excitedly.

"Your Majesty has done a good job in investigating and punishing corrupt officials."

"In my opinion, exile is still too lenient,"

“He embezzled more than a thousand strings of cash,”

"He should be sentenced to death!"

Hu Anguo sat next to him.

He stared blankly at his senior brother.

I suddenly realize that the competitive pressure in the future will be immense.

.....

Yujin Garden in the southern suburbs.

The children wanted to come out and play.

Zhao Yuan simply invited his entire family.

He didn't have as many women as previous emperors.

Including children who can run and jump,

There are still fewer than twenty people.

So he led his guards out of the palace through the snow.

Come to Yujin Garden to enjoy the snow scenery.

While you're at it, take a look at the animals kept here.

The only surviving elephant

Not only did he trample Jin soldiers to death while fleeing,

He also attended Zhao Yuan's enthronement ceremony.

Of course, it needs to be taken good care of.

Now they're holed up in the elephant enclosure and dare not come out.

The temperature is really too low.

It needs to be heated by a fire all day long.

"Daddy, can we dress the elephant?"

"That way it can go out and play."

A little girl is feeding an elephant concentrated feed.

Suddenly, he looked up and asked Zhao Yuan.