After hearing this, Li Haoze did not show any panic.
He smiled calmly, as if he had already anticipated Empress Changsun's question.
"Mother, since the phoenix coronet and bridal robe have been the property of the empress since ancient times, what business does it have in the court?"
"Since the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs, can the court still interfere with the harem?"
"This..." Empress Changsun suddenly had an idea, although the little beast's words were a bit overbearing.
But it was enough for her to shut up all the civil and military officials in the court, issue this imperial edict, and become the wise queen of all ages.
Li Haoze didn't know that he had already convinced Empress Changsun, and continued to answer.
"As for the poor being unable to afford the cost of the phoenix coronet and bridal robe, that is even simpler."
“We can ask the government or merchants to produce more and set a maximum rental limit of ten to one hundred coins.
Just rent it out to common people on their wedding days, and everyone will be able to afford it."
"As for those who really can't afford it, even if we use red thread to embroider a phoenix on their headscarf or wedding gown, it will be enough to make them happy."
After hearing this, Empress Changsun's eyes flashed with admiration.
She didn't expect that the little beast had not only considered the implementation of the strategy, but also considered possible problems and thought of solutions in advance.
"My dear little sir, your thinking is so meticulous." Empress Changsun praised sincerely.
"Such a proposal can not only solve practical problems, but also allow more people to feel the royal family's benevolence."
Li Lizhi also echoed, "Yes, Xiao Rangjun is really smart.
I'm afraid even the ministers in the court couldn't come up with such a good idea!"
Li Haoze smiled modestly, "Mother, sister, thank you for your praise.
I just want to accumulate some merit."
Empress Changsun looked at the child in front of her and felt filled with joy.
She knew that although the little beast was still young, it possessed wisdom and vision beyond its age.
Such a mythical beast will surely become the guardian beast of the Tang Dynasty in the future.
"Okay, now that the worst plan has been decided, let's continue talking about your middle and best plans." Empress Changsun urged.
Li Haoze nodded and began to explain his middle and best strategies. "Before I talk about the middle strategy, let me tell my mother and sister a story first!"
"In the far west, there once existed an ancient country called the Ming Dynasty. Their last emperor was named Chongzhen."
"Emperor Chongzhen was a diligent and caring monarch who worried about the country and its people day and night and did everything he could to revitalize the country.
However, the situation was difficult, with external and internal troubles intertwined. Despite his great efforts, the Ming Dynasty's national power continued to weaken..."
“Although Emperor Chongzhen had some loyal ministers around him, he was inevitably deceived by some treacherous villains.
In addition, his personal abilities were limited and he was unable to completely reverse the decline of the Ming Dynasty.
Finally, during a fierce war, the capital was captured by the rebels and the Ming Dynasty fell into ruin..."
"But when the city fell, Emperor Chongzhen chose neither to flee nor to surrender. Instead, he chose to sacrifice his life for his country..."
"He came to Coal Hill behind the Imperial Palace, under the old crooked locust tree, and planned to hang himself..."
"But at the moment of hanging himself, he suddenly thought of the innocent people in the city, fearing that they would be slaughtered by the rebels in the chaos of war..."
"He personally wrote the last imperial edict of the Ming Dynasty: I am cold-hearted and disrespectful, and have brought disaster upon Heaven. However, it is all the fault of my ministers.
"I shall have no face to see my ancestors when I die, so I will take off my crown and cover my face with my hair. Let the thieves divide the country, but do not harm a single civilian."
"Mother, sister, what do you think after listening to this story?"
After Li Haoze finished his story, there was a brief silence on the hot air balloon.
Both Empress Changsun and Li Lizhi were deeply moved by the tragic heroism and benevolence of Emperor Chongzhen, and complex emotions flashed in their eyes.
Empress Zhangsun took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Emperor Chongzhen is truly an admirable monarch.
In the last moments of his life, he still cared about the people and would rather sacrifice himself to protect innocent people.
This spirit is indeed worth learning from.”
Li Lizhi also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Xiao Rangjun, your story makes us understand more clearly the responsibilities and duties of being a member of the royal family.
We must always keep the welfare of the people in mind and practice the royal family's benevolence through our actions."
After listening to the two women's analysis, Li Haoze couldn't help but roll his eyes, "Didn't you figure out a strategy from this?"
"The middle strategy?" Empress Changsun finally realized that the little divine beast was telling her the strategy to become a wise queen throughout the ages.
However, how can we learn from this story how to become a wise queen throughout the ages?
"Don't hurt any civilians?" Li Lizhi asked uncertainly.
"That's right!" Li Haoze nodded in agreement. "Sister Lizhi is indeed born with beauty. She understands it immediately!"
Is it hard to give up one's natural beauty? What a good poem! Li Lizhi was pleasantly surprised after hearing it.
But she didn't understand why the little beast praised her beauty. Shouldn't he praise her intelligence?
Li Haoze looked at Li Lizhi's puzzled expression, laughed and said, "Sister, I praise your natural beauty and it's hard to give up on yourself.
Not only because of your beauty, but also because of your intelligence and kindness.
Your beauty is your outer beauty, but your intelligence and kindness are your inner beauty, both of which are invaluable qualities."
After hearing this, Li Lizhi showed a shy yet happy smile on her face, "Little Rangjun, you really know how to talk."
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