"By that time, war will naturally break out everywhere. The imperial court will send people to kill them. Once the rebellion is quelled, all problems will naturally be resolved with the people dead."
"But if things like this continue, one day, all the people in the world will be unable to bear it anymore and will rebel together. At that time, it will be a chaotic world, and the Ming Dynasty will completely collapse!"
"Not only will I not punish Chen Qiyu, I will reward him instead. This is because he made me realize one thing: there are many things in this world that I don't know, and many people want to talk to me, but I can't hear them either."
"The Tongzhengsi is my way of obeying you, and you are my eyes and ears. So go ahead and do it, my dear ministers. I will not poke out my own eyes or plug my own ears."
"There is one more thing, my dear, please remember: I will not poke out my own eyes, nor will I plug my own ears. But I will not allow others to poke out my eyes or plug my ears either."
"My dear, do you understand?" When saying this, Zhu Youxiao stared at Zhao Bingzhong closely, his eyes were very sharp and his tone was very low.
After hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, Zhao Bingzhong quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I understand. The Tongzhengsi is your Majesty's eyes and ears. No one can block your ears. If anyone tries to do so, I will chop off his head."
Zhu Youxiao nodded gently, leaned back in the rocking chair, waved his hand and said, "Okay, go ahead, do what you have to do. I'm sleepy and need a nap."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave." Zhao Bingzhong bowed quickly and then retreated with his body bowed.
After walking a long way, Zhao Bingzhong turned around and walked out of the West Garden with firm steps.
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