Seeing the officials' reactions, Liu Hong realized he had achieved his goal of establishing his authority, and his expression softened.

Then Liu Hong said earnestly:

"Humble acceptance of advice is not only what I should do, but all of you should also keep in mind. Listening to different opinions is the only way to nip problems in the bud. Do you all understand?"

"Your Majesty's teachings will be obeyed!"

Upon hearing this, the officials quickly and respectfully agreed.

"Alright, everyone back to your positions!"

"promise!"

After saying this, Liu Hong sat back on the imperial throne, and the officials returned to their respective positions.

After settling into his seat, Liu Hong looked at the Grand Master of the Imperial Stud with a puzzled expression.

"Grand Master of the Imperial Stud, continue. How did my dream foreshadow the destruction of my family and the fall of my country?"

The Grand Master of the Imperial Stud said respectfully, “Your Majesty, the family is the nation. The roof you saw collapsing in your dream was caused by the main beam breaking because it could not bear the weight.”

As the saying goes, "When a house falls, a family declines; when a family declines, one loses one's life; when one loses one's life, the nation perishes. This is a warning from Heaven."

Liu Hong frowned: "And what about that gentle breeze?"

"As the saying goes, when the spring breeze rises, all things come to life! A dilapidated house makes people feel suffocated. Only after it collapses can one feel the gentle breeze blowing. This is the meaning of breaking free from the cocoon and being reborn!"

Upon hearing the words of the Grand Steward and the implied meaning, both Liu Hong and the officials in the hall couldn't help but frown.

In everyone's subconscious, the Han Dynasty is now a country with a wise and virtuous ruler and upright ministers, and everything is developing in a good direction. How could it possibly perish, and how could it possibly need to break free from its cocoon and be reborn?

However, the fact that the emperor appeared in a dream forced everyone to believe in the possibility that such a thing could happen.

After all, the Confucian doctrine of the interaction between Heaven and humanity has already taken deep root in people's hearts.

Liu Hong then asked, "Can this dream be interpreted?"

"Your Majesty, the beams are hollowed out by termites. To prevent the house from collapsing, we must remove the roof and replace the main beams in advance!"

After saying this, the Grand Master of the Imperial Stud lowered his head deeply and unconsciously swallowed.

"Lift the roof...?"

Liu Hong muttered something, then looked at the officials with a solemn expression.

"What do you all think?"

Upon hearing this, the officials were moved and lifted the roof, which foreshadowed the start of a major reform.

But no one can guarantee that they won't become discarded rubble in this transformation.