When ancient people use modern memes

[Dali Temple's Dharma Talk Today]

Di Renjie slammed his gavel: "Today we are hearing the case of corruption in the grain transport. General Cheng, please explain why you secretly hid lychees in a hidden compartment of the grain transport ship."

Cheng Wuting declared confidently, "This is 'the art of workplace gift-giving'! His Majesty said the Empress loves lychees!"

Wu Zetian sighed, "I get a headache just thinking about lychees now... #RejectWorkplacePUA"

Emperor Li Zhi calmly issued the following order: "Minister Cheng, go to Lingnan tomorrow to plant lychees. You are not allowed to return to the capital until you have successfully grown a new variety."

#Reverse Involution

[Exam scene at the International Elementary School]

Princess Taiping, shaking a rattle-drum, supervised the exam: "Please describe the Tang Dynasty's golden age in three words."

Chishong scratched his head and said, "Very strong! Very rich! Very beautiful!"

Taiping shook her head: "Wrong, it's 'too much work'! Look at my father and mother, they've kept the entire court of officials working overtime every night."

Li Xian raised his hand: "I can vouch for them! My parents were even reviewing memorials when they were sick!"

#People who are more talented than you are working even harder than you.

[Imperial Medical Academy's Health Preservation Mini-Lesson]

Sun Simiao, holding up his silver needles, said, "Today I will teach you the 'Way of Maintaining Health in the Workplace'."

Empress Wu Zetian demonstrated on the spot: "This is the 'slacking-off acupoint.' Pressing it can temporarily help you escape working overtime."

Li Zhi suddenly appeared: "My dear ministers, I have received ten cartloads of memorials. Let's 'share overtime' together!"

The ministers wailed, "Your Majesty, please spare them!"

#996 work schedule: whether you travel to the Tang Dynasty or work 996"

[A Guide to Surviving in the Imperial Harem]

Shangguan Wan'er started a live stream: "Today I'll teach you ladies 'how to stand out in the workplace.'"

"First, you must turn your boss into your husband like the Empress; second, you must conquer the court with toys like Princess Taiping; third..."

Princess Taiping suddenly appears on camera: "Third, you have to learn to 'win without lifting a finger.' Look at me, I just ate and drank and became the Princess of the Nation!"

Wu Zetian commented: "Daughter, you've got 'maxed-out reincarnation skills,' I don't recommend ordinary employees take this as an example."

Interesting Anecdotes from Court Assemblies

Li Zhi: "Today's topic: How to improve work efficiency?"

Cheng Wuting: "I propose implementing a 'flexible work schedule'!"

Di Renjie: "I believe we should 'reject ineffective overtime'!"

Wu Zetian: "I think the most important thing is to first change His Majesty's habit of reviewing memorials in the middle of the night."

Li Zhi: "...Court adjourned!"

#The boss's tricks have been exposed

[Family Education in Action]

Crown Prince Hong: "Your subject has recently been studying the Analects and has gained some insights..."

Li Xian: "Your subject has improved the design of the grain transport ships..."

Li Xian: "Your subject...your subject didn't cause any trouble today!"

Taiping, munching on some snacks, said, "Brothers, stop rolling around, come and try these newly arrived grapes from the Western Regions!"

Wu Zetian: "Indeed, the youngest child is the best at 'lying flat'."

Li Zhi: "Madam, she has a 'good mindset'."

[Time Traveler Easter Egg]

Wu Zetian secretly posted online: "Help: After developing a relationship with my ancient boss into a husband, he's becoming increasingly clingy, what should I do?"

One netizen replied: "Versailles! Reported!"

Li Zhi appeared from behind: "Madam, the memorials have arrived. Let's be a happy 'working couple' today too~"

Wu Zetian: "...Even after traveling through a thousand years, I still can't escape the fate of working overtime!"

#The Fate of the Working Class