Chapter 460 Only when the wave recedes can we see the true nature clearly Facing Dao Yan's outspokenness and emphasis on the ways of heaven and humanity, Zhu Xi's eyes were as wide as bells. This actually coincided with Lin Che's views once again. However, before he could question it, Daoyan changed his mind and stopped pretending. But take the initiative to explain. "His Royal Highness just now said that only the emperor who is old and foolish would recommend King Yan to the throne, but this must only be done when the prince is gone." "But, the young monk doesn't think so." The corners of Daoyan's mouth rose slightly, outlining a strange arc. "Because there is no such thing as being drowsy in old age. The more alive people are, the more transparent they are." "If a person becomes dim in his later years, it is not that he is dim in his later years, but that he deceived the world and stole his reputation in his early years, and finally exposed his secret in his later years." Zhu Xi: "!!!" “Only when the wave recedes can we see the true nature.”

Fifty Zhu Cang stared at him in astonishment, and Dao Yan said to himself. "There are some emperors who are incompetent and obey the laws of heaven, so they become pigs flying in the sky, riding the wind and rising like a broken bamboo. "And once the wind stops, won't he fall down?" "Throughout the ages, there are so many so-called monarchs who were wise in their early years and foolish in their later years." "For example, one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Huan of Qi Jiang Xiaobai, is a typical person who was born with no ability." "But when I first became the king, I told Guan Zhong that I was playful and lustful, and was not meant to be a hegemon. Guan Zhong replied: It's okay. As long as you are close to the virtuous minister and the villain, it will not hinder your dominance. .” "So, Duke Huan of Qi listened to Guan Zhong and handed over the power of government to him, and then the nine princes ruled the world. However, as soon as Guan Zhong died, he immediately showed his true colors and began to appoint villains, becoming a completely stupid king." "Even he himself starved to death in the end, which was really funny and ridiculous." "To be honest, Your Highness, do you think Duke Huan of Qi became dim in his later years?" Zhu Ming was thoughtful and couldn't help but shook his head: "It's obvious that he has always been dim. It's just that Guan Zhong caught his eye in the early years." "But when Guan Zhong dies, no one will care about him anymore." "If you rely on yourself, something will happen." Dao Yan was very satisfied with his answer and continued. "There is also Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Nowadays, people say that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was comatose in his later years. It was simply because of the 'scourge of witchcraft'." "But the 'scourge of witchcraft' was originally determined by the character of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and the official atmosphere of Emperor Wu's dynasty." "Everyone knows that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had a mean and ungrateful character. But the problem is that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not become mean and ungrateful only in his later years. He had this character from the beginning to the end." "Even if Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty encountered the 'witchcraft disaster' in his early years, whatever should happen would still happen, so this is not called twilight in his later years." "Haha, this can be regarded as an unknown event in his old age at best." Dao Yan gave examples in an orderly manner, guiding the shocked Zhu Xi step by step, dispelling the other party's concerns bit by bit, and eliminating the influence of Lin Che.

"Also, Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan. Emperor Wu of Liang launched an army to attack Qi in his early years. Two faiths established a state. No one can match him in playing with people's hearts." "But his military capabilities were stretched thin. With a strong tailwind, he was unable to defeat Yanzhou. He was blocked by Zhang Chong, the governor of Yanzhou, for more than two hundred days." "Later, it wasn't until Zhang Chong died of illness that he successfully broke through the Yanzhou defense line." "So he was good at playing with people's hearts, but running the country and the army for the sake of publicity was really difficult to evaluate. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was mediocre." "Therefore, Emperor Wu of Liang was not a coward in his later years, but his philosophy of governing the country itself was problematic." "During his reign, the Yurong clan engaged in clan politics, sacrificed their lives in Buddhist temples to integrate politics and religion, and abused the royal family to drive people apart. It can be said that this person's direction was wrong from the beginning to the end." "In the early years, I was able to barely get by with my ability to play with power, but in the later stages, the contradictions became more and more serious. Hou Jing's rebellion was just a matter of picking out these accumulated contradictions." Zhu Ming held his breath and concentrated, his eyes fixed, and he listened especially carefully. It was difficult not to agree with the crazy monk's novel point of view. Inexplicably, I have a new understanding of the word Shengming. "Including Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty." After a pause, Daoyan said again: "To say that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was dim-witted in his later years mainly refers to his attack on Goguryeo in his later years. The reason why he attacked Goguryeo. To put it bluntly, it was for the sake of his son Li Zhi." "Originally, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty wanted to make a long-term strategic plan to conquer Goguryeo step by step, but his prince Li Chengqian rebelled and the new prince became the young Li Zhi." "And Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty looked down on Li Zhi and felt that his son was too honest and did not have the power and domineering power of his own. Therefore, he felt that the annihilation of Goguryeo should not be left to the prince." "I will solve all the problems for my son in my lifetime, just like what His Majesty is doing today." As he said this, Daoyan couldn't help but laugh. "That's why they ignored the people's livelihood and devoted all the power of the country to destroy Goguryeo." "Of course he didn't scream. He was even very clear-headed and knew what he was doing." Hear this. Zhu Xi bit the dry and dead skin on his lips, hesitated again and again and asked: "What about Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty?" "He should be regarded as a typical example. He was wise in his early years and dim in his later years." "If he had died a few decades earlier, he would have been the Holy Lord and Mingjun, and his fame will last for eternity." Regarding his question, Dao Yan smiled disdainfully, his eyes full of pride, and wrote lightly: "Wrong, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty has never been wise. "New Book of Tang" comments on him that he lives in his roots, makes plans when encountering changes, and persists in achieving successes until the end." "What is a middle master? It means a middle-level talent." "Your Highness only needs to read the "New Tang Book" and "Old Tang Book" about Tang Xuanzong's annals, and you will find an interesting phenomenon." Dao Yan straightened his body and said seriously: "Everything the emperor wants to do, without exception, fails. But if it is something the ministers want to do, as long as the emperor does not interfere blindly and is only responsible for making a final decision, this matter is basically You can succeed if you go up.” "So, Tang Xuanzong and Qi Huangong are the same type of monarchs. They don't have much ability, they are lustful and fun-loving. They may be strategist, but they just don't know how to govern the country." "If you use the four famous prime ministers of 'Yao and Song Erzhang' in the early stage, it will be the prosperous Kaiyuan Dynasty. In the later period, if you use Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong, it will be the Anshi Rebellion." "So he is not a coward in his old age."

"I have no ability. The power I borrowed will have to be repaid sooner or later." After speaking in one breath, Dao Yan took a sip of tea, and then asked meaningfully: "The young monk has said so much, do you still think it is difficult to be the emperor? Do you still think it is difficult to be the Mingjun Holy Master?" (End of this chapter)