Emperor Wen paused for a moment before relaying to Yun Zheng what the late emperor had told him.
In the hands of a shepherd, there should be a land, a wolf, a sheep, and a dog!
The ground is the rules! Draw a circle on the ground to make a prison.
The wolf is a threat, telling the sheep not to run around and to stay in the land designated for them so as not to be eaten by the wolf.
The sheep is the leader. When herding, as long as the leader is controlled, the flock will not get lost.
The dog helps drive the sheep and drives the disobedient sheep back into the flock.
Listening to Emperor Wen's words, Yun Zheng suddenly realized.
There is no doubt that Zhang Huai is the leader.
Both the late emperor and my father needed this leader to control the flock.
After a long while, Yun Zheng asked again: "Father, don't you want to give Gao Shizhen to your son as a leader?"
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"Do you think Gao Shizhen has what it takes to be the leader?"
Emperor Wen showed a disdainful smile on his face and said meaningfully: "Not everyone can be the leader!"
Is that so?
Yun Zheng pondered secretly.
Indeed, Gao Shizhen did not have the ability to be a leader.
If Gao Shizhen is the leader, the flock will not get lost but will just circle in place.
Seeing that Yun Zheng still didn't understand, Emperor Wen couldn't help but remind him, "Gao Shizhen was brought here for you to see, not for you to use! For example, Jia Yao, did you marry Jia Yao so that she could give birth to your children?"
This is what disappointed Emperor Wen.
Yun Zheng has married Jia Yao, so he should understand this principle.
But obviously, Yun Zheng did not understand his intention.
"Father, do you want me to subdue this stubborn ass Gao Shizhen and establish my prestige among the nobles?"
With Emperor Wen's reminder, Yun Zheng finally understood something.
“That’s right!”
Emperor Wen nodded slightly, "Gao Shizhen is not the head sheep, but a dog, a pregnant female dog! This female dog does not need to herd sheep, nor does she have the ability to herd sheep, but she can give birth to more sheepdogs!"
Is that so?
So, I only guessed half of this old man's intention correctly.
"Thank you, Father."
Yun Zheng bowed.
Although he did not quite agree with the idea of establishing prestige among the gentry through Gao Shizhen, he appreciated Emperor Wen's intention.
He suddenly realized that Emperor Wen's promise to pass the throne to him did not seem to be just empty talk.
Or maybe it's not entirely wishful thinking.
What Emperor Wen talked to him about tonight is definitely the true art of being an emperor.
I guess the third brother has never heard his father talk to him about these things.
"I understand my intention. You can handle it yourself from now on!"
Emperor Wen was too lazy to teach Yun Zheng step by step, so he walked over and sat down again. "By the way, the officials from the Northwest Protectorate should be here in a few days. You can decide how to use them!"
Mu Shun had already told Yun Zheng about this matter.
But he certainly couldn't say it in front of Emperor Wen, otherwise, he would be betraying Mu Shun.
Yun Zheng not only did not resist these people, but welcomed them very much.
What he lacks is civil servants!
"Father, what are the talents of those officials?"
Yun Zheng asked shamelessly.
"What do you think?"
Emperor Wen raised his eyes slightly and asked, "How many people who can serve in the court are real good-for-nothings?"
Yun Zheng chuckled when he heard that.
Those people definitely have talent.
It depends on how you use it!
Satisfied, Yun Zheng asked again: "Are many of those officials supposed to be Third Brother's men?"
"Go and figure it out for yourself." Emperor Wen said calmly, "It doesn't matter whose people they are. If you use them well, they are all yours!"
In fact, it was he who instructed Tang Shu to propose the idea of having the court arrange officials for the Northwest Protectorate.
He knew clearly that Shuobei was in urgent need of officials to govern the area.
This matter can not only help Yun Zheng solve his urgent problem, but also give the third brother some peace of mind.
Kill two birds with one stone!
"I understand, son."
Yun Zheng smiled and asked, "Father, do you have any other plans for coming to Shuobei this time?"
"nonsense!"
Emperor Wen glared at him unhappily. "If it was just for you to receive the imperial edict, would I have gone through so much trouble? Tell someone to get ready. I want to go to the Northern Huan royal court to take a look!"
"What?"
Yun Zheng widened his eyes in shock, almost suspecting that he had heard it wrongly.
"Don't worry, I know what I am doing."
Emperor Wen said with a smile: "Now is the critical time for you to win the hearts of the people of Beihuan. Although I do want to go to Wolf God Mountain to offer sacrifices to the heaven, now is not the time. I understand."
"Father, this is not a matter of propriety!"
Yun Zheng complained bitterly: "Father wants to visit the Northern Huan Royal Court, that's no problem! But Father, think about it, if you go, I will have to bring at least 10,000 or 20,000 troops to protect your safety, right? How much supplies and provisions will be needed for an army of 20,000 or 20,000 to march in the cold winter? It will take at least one or two months to go there and back, right?"
Not only that, but we must set out from the Yanhuishan camp!
If you start from other places, it will take longer!
This is the emperor's place!
We can't just march all the way at the risk of our lives, can we?
Even if he really wants to go, he should pick a good time!
"One or two months is just one or two months!"
Emperor Wen didn't care. "You're not getting married to Jiayao anyway, and I don't have anything else to do. Since I'm here, it doesn't hurt to go and take a look!"
“…”
Yun Zheng's face twitched.
Old stuff!
Take my punch!
Damn it!
It turns out that this old guy was waiting for me here!
What this means is, if he doesn't marry Jiayao, he can go to the Beihuan royal court to take a look?
Choose one of the two?
This old guy came all the way to Shuobei, just to make trouble for himself!
Damn it!
If he gets angry, he won't care about this old guy anymore!
Let this old man take the imperial guards and run to Beihuan.
Then, he was captured by the Beihuan people, and later historical books recorded that Emperor Wen of Dagan went abroad to study.
Looking at Yun Zheng's depressed look, Emperor Wen couldn't help but laugh in his heart.
Rebellious son, you still want to refuse the imperial edict?
Can't I deal with you?
…
In the evening, Emperor Wen rested in the government office.
Yun Zheng and his friends also stayed in the government office.
After settling Emperor Wen, Yun Zheng finally had time to look for Miaoyin and Ye Zi.
When Yun Zheng pushed the door open, Ye Zi was still there comforting Miaoyin.
However, Miaoyin was obviously a little absent-minded.
Seeing Yun Zheng coming in, Ye Zi couldn't help but give him a helpless smile.
Yun Zheng stepped forward and gently patted Ye Zi's back. "You are pregnant, go to bed early! I will talk to her."
"All right!"
Ye Zi stood up slowly, "Then you guys have a good chat, and go to bed early after the chat."
"Um!"
Ye Zi looked at the two of them silently, then left the room with a worried look on her face.
Yun Zheng sat down next to Miaoyin.
"How about you bite me twice?"
Yun Zheng stretched out his hand in front of Miaoyin.
Miaoyin raised her eyes slightly, "Why would I bite you?"
"The son pays for the father's debt!" Yun Zheng smiled and said, "Bite me twice, just to vent your anger."
"I'm so full, am I?"
Miaoyin was slightly annoyed, "I bit you and I have to spend a lot of effort to heal you! I won't do such a stupid thing!"
"Alright, alright, I know you don't want to hurt me." Yun Zheng hugged Miaoyin's waist, "I can't advise you on the feud between you and my father. You have your position, and I understand your position! Anyway, as long as you don't assassinate my father, I won't interfere with you."
Miaoyin smiled bitterly, "I want to assassinate him, and our fate will be over."
"Then you are wrong!"
Yun Zheng held Miaoyin and sat her on his lap, saying with a sly smile: "If you have this idea, I will lock you up and then... spank your butt hard!"
As he said that, Yun Zheng lightly slapped Miaoyin on the buttocks.
"Pooh!"
Miaoyin spat softly, then put her arms around Yun Zheng's neck again, put her cheek against his, and said quietly, "I won't assassinate him! All hatred and resentment should be directed to Yun Li and Xu Shifu..."
This may be the best way to deal with it...
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