After Prince Cheng finished washing and grooming.

I talked with Ye Ling all night.

Regarding why he had ended up as a beggar.

The old prince recounted the whole story.

Ten years ago.

Ye Ling has never been so devoted to the people as he is now.

At that time, all he was thinking about was how to secure his throne.

He focused all his attention on figuring out the art of being an emperor.

They forgot that this world belongs to the people.

Whether an emperor can hold onto the throne does not depend on how skilled he is at ruling.

The key question is whether the people are willing to let him sit in this position.

If he were a good emperor who cared for his people.

The people naturally supported him.

If it's someone who only thinks about power and tactics.

The people will naturally rise up and overthrow the imperial power.

nature.

Ten years ago.

Because of Ye Ling's negligence.

This has led to many officials failing to perform their duties.

Oppression of the people is a common occurrence.

This forced many people to accept the high taxes and exploitation they could no longer bear.

Choose to go far away from home.

He became a beggar.

Along the way.

Prince Cheng had seen many beggars.

He also began to reflect on whether his decision to go against the majority and insist on supporting Ye Ling to ascend the throne was the right one.

If Ye Ling was not a good emperor.

He will then act according to the instructions given to him by his elder brother before his death.

"If Ye Ling is not a wise ruler, then take this imperial edict from me, depose him, and establish a wise ruler in his place."

That imperial edict.

It's always been with Prince Cheng.

only.

Old Prince Cheng pondered.

Being a good emperor is no easy task.

After weighing various factors.

There are always some things that we can't help but do.

Give him some time.

If in the end, the Yuan Dynasty can enjoy a bright and clear world.

Then this imperial edict.

He will never take it out.

If in the end the Yuan Dynasty will never have a peaceful day again.

Even the old Prince Cheng wouldn't hold onto past grievances.

He would choose to return to the palace.

He personally pulled Ye Ling down from the throne.

To better understand human suffering.

The old prince shed his identity.

He joined the ranks of the displaced people as a beggar.

The more you understand the hardships of ordinary people, the more you realize how much they suffer.

The more uneasy the old prince became, the more uneasy he felt.

After they had traveled all over the land of the Great Yuan Dynasty...

The old prince's hair had turned completely white.

And in the end, he had to make a decision that broke his heart.

They need to pull Ye Ling off the throne.

Prince Cheng embarked on his journey back to the palace.

However.

But halfway there, news came.

The emperor suddenly deposed the empress.

The crown prince was killed.

They executed the entire Empress's family.

All the confiscated funds were turned over to the national treasury.

At the same time, the people were exempted from taxes for ten years.

Local officials are no longer allowed to collect taxes from the people for any reason.

Prince Cheng knew this very well.

This sudden and swift action and the upheaval in the palace.

There must be a reason for this.

His old friend in the palace sent him messages by carrier pigeon.

The Emperor exposed the Empress's family's plot to rebel, and the news was told to Prince Cheng.

The old prince was heartbroken that the crown prince was useless.

However, he also agreed with Ye Ling's decisive and ruthless approach.

Colluding with enemy countries, even if one is the crown prince, will result in death!

After the news of the tax collection ceremony spread,

Those beggars immediately saw hope for survival.

They all chose to return to their hometowns.

The old prince, who had been quickening his pace, gradually slowed down.

Along the way.

He saw the people who had originally looked worried.

His face regained its vitality.

It was an expression full of hope for the future.

Although it was already autumn, past the planting season.

But everyone knows this very well.

Good days are coming next year, and there will surely be more.

As Prince Cheng drew closer to Dayuan City...

More and more good news came from within the palace.

In the end, Prince Cheng chose not to reveal the imperial edict.

“Since Your Majesty is a good emperor who cares for the people, what reason does this old minister have to let someone else sit on the throne?”

Prince Cheng never told Ye Ling about the imperial edict left behind by the late emperor.

now.

The Imperial Uncle was so frank.

This was beyond Ye Ling's expectations.

Ye Ling smiled.

"Isn't Your Majesty afraid that I might kill you and destroy the imperial edict left by Father Emperor just in case?!"

Prince Cheng smiled.

"This old minister dares to tell the truth because he believes the emperor will not have any intention of killing me."

"If His Majesty trusts the Xu family so much, how much more so should he trust me, his uncle?"

Ye Ling smiled with relief.

really.

The favor his uncle had done for him was considerable.

Over the years, he sent people to search for his uncle, his initial intention being simply to find out if he was still alive and if he was doing well.

They also thought about bringing him back and taking good care of him in his old age.

However, everyone has their own ambitions.

The old prince's heart was never trapped by imperial power.

the next day.

Prince Cheng went to see the Empress Dowager.

Ye Qianqian had already been brought over by Consort Jin and was playing with the Empress Dowager.

"Your subject pays respects to the Empress Dowager."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager."

"Please take a seat."

After Prince Cheng sat down.

The Empress Dowager smiled.

"Third brother, you are getting old, and you are family with me. In the future, you don't need to perform such a grand ceremony when you see me."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager."

“In the past ten years, my third brother has aged a lot. Life outside the palace, living in the wind and rain, is not easy.”

“From now on, Third Brother will live well in Dayuan City. With the Emperor’s care, Third Brother can enjoy his old age in peace.”

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