The sound of firecrackers in Chang'an City never stopped all day long.
The weather was clear and the snow was melting slowly. It was actually very cold at this time, but such coldness obviously did not matter to the children in Chang'an City.
They chased and ran in the streets in groups of three or five, lit scattered firecrackers with the incense in their hands and threw them out, then covered their ears to listen to the sound, laughed happily, and then ran like crazy again.
It was in such a scene that Wu Tianci's dragon chariot left the palace and headed towards Zhuo's mansion.
Listening to the sound of firecrackers and the laughter, a smile appeared on Wu Tianci's face.
"I used to like setting off firecrackers, but I could only do it in the palace. I would bring my brothers and sisters with me to set them off, and I had fun, but not as much as these children did."
"Mom would control us, saying that this thing is always dangerous. But Dad supported us, saying that this is the nature of children and we should let it go."
As if recalling those innocent years, Wu Tianci now had an expression that matched his age. He looked out the car window and saw those children, as if he saw his former self.
It was a carefree childhood.
I still remember that when I was very young, I lived with my mother in Jinghu Villa... At that time, I didn’t even know who my father was.
Every time I ask my mother about my father during the holidays, she always says that my father is a very powerful and great man, and that he is very far away and will not be back until later.
I didn’t understand these things at that time, but later I found out that my father was indeed a great man, and he was still in the Yu Dynasty at that time.
I seemed to be only three years old at that time, and I always imagined what my great father looked like. I thought he would have three heads and six arms as in myths and legends. But it was not until my father returned to the Wu Dynasty and my mother moved into the palace with me that I saw my father for the first time and realized that he was just an ordinary person.
My father was very kind to me. He held me in his arms for a long time and didn't let go. The gentle look he gave me must be fatherly love. It didn't feel like a mountain, but just like the warm spring sun.
Then I understood why my mother said that my father was a great man.
He became the emperor of the Wu Dynasty and governed it in an orderly manner. Of course, he himself did not know about it, but he heard many women in the palace talk about it. There was a glow of happiness on their faces, and when they talked about their father, even their words were as sweet as honey.
Later, when I grew up a little, I understood some things and learned that my father unified the four kingdoms in one battle and then established Daxia...
He is like a towering mountain!
He single-handedly supported Daxia, making it more and more prosperous and powerful!
He also supports this family!
He allowed his younger brothers and sisters to study peacefully and play happily in this home. He blocked all the wind and rain, making himself feel that the sky at that time was always sunny.
But now he's gone.
He passed the throne to me.
This is his trust in me, but he also left me with one shackle after another!
All under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people in the world are the king's subjects. Why would he break this rule that has been maintained for thousands of years?
Now the emperor is not an emperor, and his ministers are not ministers. The emperor's orders need to be reviewed by these ministers, and the emperor's orders need to be discussed by these ministers... What use do I have for such an emperor!
Wu Tianci narrowed his eyes, and suddenly he felt that the sound of firecrackers was very harsh, and the children running on the snow were very annoying!
He lowered the carriage curtain, his pupils shrinking slightly, "Gong Qing, remember this and remind me after the court session. My harem is too deserted, and I need to choose a concubine!"
Gong Huanyu nodded and agreed, thinking that the last time the emperor sent eunuchs from the inner court to select a concubine, it ended in failure. This time the emperor wants to select a concubine again... then he has to prepare some concubines for the emperor. For example, Tuoba Wang's little granddaughter is fourteen years old. If she enters the harem and becomes the queen... this will be a great thing for the Tuoba family!
This time, we have to stop the emperor from having ideas about the daughters of the three prime ministers, because in Gong Huanyu's opinion, the harem really needs a strong person to guard it and help the emperor so that his majesty can have the power to fight against the three prime ministers.
The convoy arrived at Zhuo's house. Zhuo and his entourage, Zhuo Bieli, and Zhuo Donglai were all waiting outside the house.
After greeting each other, Zhuo and his two companions took Wu Tianci into the study in the main courtyard.
The door of the study was closed, and even Gong Huanyu and Liu Jin were locked outside.
Of course it was warm in the study, and Wu Tianci's heart gradually warmed up as he watched Zhuo Bieli and Zhuo Yixing.
No matter what, there are still loved ones in this world who care about and love you.
The four of them sat down, and Wu Tianci looked at Zhuo and his group.
Zhuo Yixing was already very old. His beard and hair were all white, and his face was full of wrinkles as if carved by a knife.
But he looked in good spirits. I don't know if it was because he was frozen while waiting for me in the snow or because he was excited to see me, but his face was faintly flushed and his eyes were much brighter.
"Grandpa, you've worked hard!"
Zhuo Yixing smiled with relief and waved his hand, "Your Majesty, I understand your grievances. Your Majesty has worked hard this year."
"We're all family, so there's no need to be so formal... Grandfather, how about you just retire and enjoy your remaining years?"
Zhuo Donglai brewed tea and made a cup for Wu Tianci and the others. He looked up at Zhuo Yixing, who pondered for a moment and replied, "Next year. I'll really have to retire after staying in the cabinet for another year."
After saying this, Zhuo Yixing's expression became serious:
"Tianci, Grandfather has been thinking about this for the past six months. Now, under your father's governance, officials in Daxia have formed the habit of independent thinking and making decisions."
"In other words, their minds have been freed from the cage they've been in for millennia. They no longer respect the monarch as much as before. They no longer blindly obey the monarch's orders... This is what your father hoped for, but it's not what you want."
“I was wondering, which one is right?”
"A few days ago, when I was playing chess with Nangong Yiyu, he said something that my grandfather deeply agreed with."
Wu Tianci also looked at Zhuo Yixing: "What did he say?"
"He said... the course of history always moves forward and is irreversible."
Wu Tianci frowned slightly, the meaning of these words was clear. Zhuo Yixing was advising him to follow his father's previous method, allowing the ministers to handle the problems independently and placing the imperial power under the law!
Since the course of history is irreversible, what will happen if we try to reverse it by force?
Is this what is going against the grain?
Wu Tianci pondered for a moment, not responding to Zhuo and his party's words. The warmth in his heart gradually cooled. He looked at Zhuo Bieli and said, "Grandpa, the court has begun. Regarding the rotation of all the army troops, the Ministry of War must come up with a proposal and submit it to the three provinces and the cabinet for review!"
"...I obey your order!"
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