Chapter 1174 Wu Dao's Problem

Is this an eye-opener?

Yun Zheng didn't know whether Wu Dao was truly enlightened or had some hidden agenda.

It felt like he was speaking sarcastically, but he didn't mean it in a sarcastic way.

This made Yun Zheng a little confused.

"Isn't Mr. Wu mocking me?"

Yunzheng asked with a smile.

"Where did you get this from, Your Majesty?"

Wu Dao shook his head and smiled, "I really don't mean to mock Your Majesty, I just really broadened my horizons..."

As he spoke, Wu Dao began to tell Yun Zheng his true feelings.

During the first two days after being beaten, he was really angry. He felt that the people of Shuobei were too barbaric and completely unreasonable.

Later, after learning how the town of Le'an came about, he gradually felt relieved.

The fact that Yun Zheng is so loved by these people is itself a testament to his benevolence and righteousness.

Yun Zheng had made great contributions in expanding territory and was kind to the people. What else could he say?

The quality of the rulers should be judged by the people of the world, not by him.

After listening to Wu Dao's words, Yun Zheng couldn't help but be secretly surprised.

This old man is quite broad-minded!

Moreover, he is not a corrupt scholar.

At least he has a positive outlook on life and knows how to reflect on himself.

Compared in this way, Gao Shizhen is really nothing.

"Old Wu's words make me feel a little embarrassed."

Yun Zheng laughed.

"I hope Your Majesty will not blame me."

Wu Dao laughed, "Oh, my Lord, I heard a few days ago that your Lordship seemed to be planning to use military force against the Li Dynasty, in order to attack the Yu Kingdom from the Li Dynasty and avenge the people of Yuzhou?"

Yun Zheng laughed in silence, "Has this matter spread to Shuobei?"

Damn, did it spread so fast?

I don’t know whether this matter will spread to the Le Dynasty.

However, I think that won’t happen.

The Le Dynasty is so far away from them, and there are the Mongols and Zhenhe in between. The Le Dynasty should not pay attention to Daqian, right?

"In the past few days, many merchants from the interior have been spreading this news."

Lan Hua took over the conversation, "I also heard about this from the merchants, so I told my uncle."

"That is indeed the case." Yun Zheng smiled, "However, I may not fight with the Li Dynasty. As long as the Li Dynasty allows us to station troops in its territory, it will be convenient for us to shorten the distance to attack the Yu Kingdom."

There is nothing to hide about this matter.

Even if he didn't say it, the third brother would definitely send people to spread it.

After all, for the third brother, he was the one who paid for the war against the Le Dynasty, so he had to use this incident to earn some fame for himself.

At the same time, he was also pressured by righteousness.

"My Lord, Gao Yi!"

Wu Dao bowed his hands and said indignantly: "The bandits of Yu country have committed beastly acts in my Daqian. Although I am old and cannot fight in the battlefield, I am willing to donate all my wealth to support the army and do my best to help the prince's revenge plan!"

Yunzheng was speechless.

This old man has a bit of an angry young man style!

No wonder this old man practiced martial arts when he was young!

"I appreciate Elder Wu's kindness."

Yun Zheng smiled: "My current military resources are sufficient, so there is no need for Elder Wu to spend all his wealth! If Elder Wu is willing, he can recommend a few talented people to govern the area."

"This……"

Speaking of this, Wu Dao suddenly looked hesitant.

He could recommend some talented people to Yun Zheng.

However, once he did this, it meant that he had started to take sides.

Although Wu Qingyang worked under Yun Zheng, he had no intention of taking sides.

Of course, he also knew that his son worked under Yun Zheng, and to some people, he had already sided with Yun Zheng.

But he himself had never had this idea before.

"If it's inconvenient for Mr. Wu, forget it."

Yun Zheng saw Wu Dao's hesitation and did not force him.

He actually has quite a few talented people at his disposal, but he just follows the principle of the more the better.

Wu Dao pondered for a moment, then said seriously, "Can I ask the prince a few questions?"

"Excuse me, Mr. Wu."

Yunzheng smiled.

It seems like this old man wants to test or examine himself!

Wu Dao smiled and said, "Your Highness, which one is more important, the emperor or the people?"

Yun Zheng laughed in silence, thought for a moment, and replied: "Logically speaking, I should say that the people are the most important, the country is second, and the emperor is the least important! However, when I say this, I feel a little bit self-deceiving."

"Oh?"

Wu Dao asked with great interest: "It seems that the prince has other ideas?"

"There's nothing wrong with that."

Yun Zheng shook his head and smiled, "I just think that everyone understands the truth, but not everyone can do it, and I am the same! I agree more with the saying that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it!"

"I am obsessed with appearances."

Wu Dao laughed and asked, "Then what does Your Majesty think is the way to be a king?"

Yun Zheng smiled and replied: "Make the best use of everything and everyone; treat people as people, treat the country as the country, and treat the world as the world!"

Listening to Yun Zheng's words, Wu Dao couldn't help but nod and smile.

He was about to ask the next question, but Yun Zheng added: "I have one more thing to add here, which is to take your fate into your own hands and not let others kick your ass."

"..."

As Yun Zheng finished speaking, several people in the room couldn't help but look strange.

Yun Zheng’s first sentence was quite thought-provoking, but why did his second sentence sound like a joke?

"This is the truth."

Yun Zheng smiled, "I am a person who is afraid of death and greedy for pleasure! Therefore, I will never allow anyone to kick my nest."

"Your Majesty... is quite frank."

Wu Dao recovered with difficulty and smiled, "But as far as I know, the prince is not a person who is afraid of death and greedy for pleasure! If the prince was such a person, how could Shuobei be in the current situation?"

“The two are not contradictory.”

Yun Zheng shook his head gently. "The world is peaceful, so I can enjoy myself better, right? No one comes to this world just to suffer!"

"Ah...this..."

Wu Dao was speechless and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Not to mention, he really couldn't find any fault with what Yun Zheng said.

"Your Highness's point of view is novel, but it does make sense!"

Wu Dao smiled to himself and asked again: "How do you think a ruler should govern a country?"

"What this king hopes for most is to rule by doing nothing."

As he spoke, Yun Zheng laughed at himself again, "But, this is only an ideal after all! To govern a country with benevolence and rule of law, to make the people live and work in peace and contentment, and to ensure that good and evil are rewarded, is already extremely rare..."

He really doesn't want to talk about these things.

Everyone can say nice words.

Although he could not memorize all of Confucius and Mencius's theories on governing a country, he could remember some of them.

But just because he says he can do it, he may not be able to do it!

Moreover, there is a high probability that it cannot be done.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for answering my question."

Wu Dao restrained his smile and said seriously: "Although I don't completely agree with what the prince said, I believe that the prince must be a wise leader who puts the people in his heart!"