Guozhou, in front of Vientiane Tower.
Ever since Murong Qingli's rain-praying ceremony was completed, he has been kneeling devoutly on the cushion in front of the prayer table with his eyes slightly closed.
He was praying for rain and also taking this opportunity to reflect on himself.
He thought a lot about the ups and downs that the Great Zhou Kingdom had experienced.
Various historical developments in history books.
I also thought about what I saw and encountered after leaving the palace.
Then, he began to reflect on what he had done since he ascended the throne and which ministers had offered reasonable suggestions.
Then, he began to think about what other ways he could use to make life better for the people of the Great Zhou Kingdom.
The case of Fu Guozhong not only made him see the complexity of the court and even the officialdom, but also made him see the importance of the people.
The Great Zhou's empire was supported not by the imperial court or officials, but by millions of ordinary people.
If the people are in agreement, the Great Zhou will never perish.
The changes of dynasties throughout the ages, apart from the struggles for imperial power within the royal family, were mostly due to the people's dissatisfaction and resistance to the times.
It's not that they are dissatisfied, but that the people have been oppressed too harshly and can no longer survive. They have no choice but to rise up in rebellion.
if……
He really was able to work diligently and love the people, and ensure that the people of the world had food to eat, clothes to wear and houses to live in.
Will the people still be like this?
Won't.
To achieve this, he, as the emperor, needs to think more.
It is necessary to recommend virtuous officials and punish corrupt officials.
In addition, he also had to balance the court, weigh the forces of all parties, and inspire the initiative of court officials.
Of course, we must also guard against the covetous eyes of foreign enemies and handle relations with other countries well...
If you think about it carefully, he really has too many things to do.
But for now, what he hopes most is that it will rain in Guozhou soon.
Murong Qingli and Feng Liuyu, the imperial envoys, came in person to pray for rain, and naturally many people from Guozhou also came.
As soon as Murong Qingli's prayer for rain came out, the people knelt down devoutly and began to kowtow.
Murong Qingli made long-term preparations for praying for rain.
After all, the news sent by the Imperial Observatory said that there might be rainfall in Guozhou in the next half month.
He was both waiting and hoping that his sincerity could move heaven.
Murong Qingli knelt on the cushion and waited while reflecting on himself.
Time passes by little by little.
It was dark and late at night, and the stars above my head were twinkling very brightly.
The onlookers dispersed in groups of three or four.
Feng Liuyu and Guo Fu ran over to persuade him to take a rest and not to get too tired.
Murong Qingli did not object.
He sat on the mat and looked up at the sky, then chatted with Feng Liuyu in a calm and casual tone.
"Liu Yu, why does the sky outside seem more beautiful than the sky inside the palace, and the stars are brighter?"
"Perhaps it is because your Majesty was too busy in the palace and did not appreciate the beauty of the night sky carefully."
Feng Liuyu sat beside him and also looked up at the sky.
“Maybe!”
"Liu Yu, I just now feel that I am not a good emperor."
"If I hadn't left the palace this time, I might never figure out some things."
"Your Majesty, have you figured it out now?" Feng Liuyu asked.
"I figured it out, but I also felt like I didn't figure it out."
"I always feel that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."
“The people are the foundation of the country.”
"But the imperial power must be concentrated in my hands. Only in this way can I do what I want to do with great determination."
"I have a wish, that the Great Zhou Kingdom will be strong and prosperous, and the people will live in peace."
"Your Majesty, you are a good emperor, really! I am willing to follow you forever until you fulfill this wish!"
Feng Liuyu's blood boiled at Murong Qingli's words, and he couldn't help but kneel down.
"Okay, then Liu Yu, let's work together!"
"Well, let's work together!"
In the dark night sky, there is a crescent moon hanging high in the sky, dotted with stars, and a slight breeze.
It was in such an inconspicuous place and at such an inconspicuous time that Murong Qingli found the goal for which he would strive for his whole life.
Feng Liuyu also saw the sincerity and enthusiasm of the current monarch of the Great Zhou Kingdom.
The two of them are both king and subject, and also allies.
Those two hands clasped together were so strong at this moment!
Those two pairs of beautiful eyes also bloomed with bright determination!
Guo Zhou, who was in the darkness not far away, couldn't help but wipe his eyes.
Your Majesty, that’s great!
He is willing to protect such a Majesty with his life!
The next day, Murong Qingli continued to pray for rain.
On this day, more people came to watch than the day before.
As soon as the people arrived, they found a place to kneel down and began to pray for rain.
The woman who came first did not forget to hand the white porridge and big white steamed buns she had cooked early in the morning to her son beside her.
Let him deliver it to the imperial envoy on the prayer platform.
Murong Qingli felt complicated after drinking the porridge, feeling both relieved and moved.
He knew how difficult life was for the people of Guozhou.
But even in this situation, the people actually put sugar in the white porridge they gave him.
He had heard that for ordinary people, sugar was a luxury and they could only eat it a few times a year.
They are all used to entertain guests.
Murong Qingli thanked him and ate up all the porridge and the big white steamed bun without any side dishes in the bowl.
Then, continue to pray for rain.
The sun in the sky is still very bright, and it hurts people's scalps when it's sunburned.
Guo Fu came over very worriedly and wanted to hold an umbrella for him, or find someone to help him build a pavilion on the spot.
These were all rejected by Murong Qingli.
Guo Fu felt so distressed that he looked up at the sky again.
How could it rain when the sun is shining brightly...Huh?
What's going on? It's cloudy!
There are dark clouds floating over the sky!
"Your Majesty... Young Master, the world has changed, the world has changed!" Guo Fu was so excited that he was about to cry.
Murong Qingli and Feng Liuyu also looked up at the sky.
Thick black clouds floated over from somewhere, so thick and heavy that they covered most of the sky.
The sun had long been blocked behind thick dark clouds.
Boom boom...
The thunder rumbled.
Immediately afterwards, streaks of lightning streaked across the sky.
"It's going to rain, it's really going to rain!"
"Woo woo, that's great, our Guozhou will be saved soon!"
The people kneeling there were talking in groups of two or three, their voices filled with undisguised ecstasy.
The rain came quickly and violently.
It came down with a crackling sound, suddenly and without hurry.
Because the rain was so heavy, it hurt a little when it hit people.
But no one present avoided it.
They were laughing, crying and shouting loudly.
"It's raining, it's really raining, woo woo woo, God, it's finally raining!"
"Great! With such heavy rain falling, the land in our hometown will definitely be saved!"
"Ohhh, it's raining, it's really raining!"
"God has shown his power!"
"What do you mean by God appearing? It's obvious that the imperial envoy's prayer for rain was successful!"
"Yes, the Imperial Envoy really cares about the people. Without him, how could the people of Guozhou get to where they are today?"
"Yes, thank you very much, Imperial Envoy, thank you very much, Lord!"
"Thank you, Imperial Envoy, and thank you, Lord!"
“…”
One after another, sincere kneeling sounds filled with gratitude and piety rang out, forming a large area.
Those voices fell into Murong Qingli's ears, making his heart surge and he almost cried.
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