Ji Xiao could not help but smile when he saw that Old Li was stunned by his casual quote from his previous life.
"It seems that you are very interested in the way of governing the country, brother?”
The Great Zhou Dynasty emphasized on " not sticking to one pattern and recruiting talents ". No matter who it was, as long as they were talented, they could hold a position in the court.
Ji Xiao thought to himself that he might as well teach him more. Perhaps he could train Old Li to become a high-ranking official?
Although he didn't want to be an official, it would be convenient for him to do anything if he had someone in the court.
"My ancestor was once a county governor, but after my family's fortune declined, I entered the palace as a guard."”
Ji Xiao nodded. No wonder. He cleared his throat.
"Ahem. I actually know a little about this."
Seeing this, Li Shi Min's spirits were lifted.
"Brother Ji, please enlighten me!"
"I don't think so." Ji Xiao waved his hand.”
He stared at Li Shi Min with bright eyes,"What do you think is the most important thing for a country?”
Li Shimin thought to himself that he knew how to answer this question, so he spoke frankly and confidently.
"The most important thing is to have a benevolent monarch who can speak freely and be good at accepting advice.
He could also understand the sufferings of the people, reduce heavy taxes, and be close to virtuous ministers, alienate villains, diligently manage government affairs, and not indulge in sensual pleasures.”
He said all of this in one breath, and his face was full of pride. He thought that Ji Xiao would probably confirm it, right?
"Wrong!" Ji Xiao shouted.”
"Why?" Li Shimin was stunned.
"A wise ruler is important, but the most important thing is still the people!" Ji Xiao said.”
Every word he said was powerful.
"The people are precious, the state is second, and the monarch is light!”
Hiss!
Li Shi Min gasped.
His eyes widened and his mouth opened slightly. He was extremely shocked!
What Li Shi Min said just now was partly taught by his father, Li Yuan. The other part was the valuable experience he had gained from being an emperor for hundreds of years.
He had once faintly felt that there should be something in common between these experiences.
Ji Xiao's words had completely awakened him!
"The people are precious, the state is second, and the monarch is light!”
That's right!
A wise monarch did not become a good emperor because he had memorized the 'Virtuous Monarch and Wise Ruler's Criterion'.
Instead, he had to firmly remember the principle of 'putting the people first' in his heart and use it as a guide for all his actions. Only then could he become a famous ruler for eternity.
The wise monarch is for the country and the people!
Li Shi Min was overjoyed. He slammed the table repeatedly, causing the wine in his glass to spill out.
"Good! Good! Good!"
"Brother Ji is truly an expert in governing the world.”
"I admire you!"
Li Shiming had only respected him because of Ji Xiao's words.
Now, he was very impressed with Ji Xiao.
Li Shi Min even thought of revealing his identity and inviting Ji Xiao back to the Great Tang Empire to be the Grand Preceptor!
"If I can get his help, my Great Tang Empire will definitely be able to last for thousands of years!”
Ji Xiao smiled." No need, no need. I'm just sharing my opinion. Let's continue."”
Li Shimin was overjoyed. Ji Xiao actually had a brilliant idea?
"Brother Ji, please enlighten me," he solemnly cupped his hands.”
Ji Xiao drank a cup of wine and spoke slowly. He continued to teach Li Shimin the famous sayings of governing the country that he knew from his previous life.
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"Worry before the worries of the world, and be happy after the happiness of the world."
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"With copper as a mirror, you can straighten your clothes. Take others as a mirror, you can understand the gains and losses. With history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall."
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"There are no two paths in the world.”
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The more Li Shi Min heard, the more shocked he became. He had long forgotten his purpose for sneaking into the Great Zhou Imperial Palace.
Ji Xiao's words were like the mantra of a saint, engraved in his heart.
At this moment, Li Shi Min's heart was filled with respect for Ji Xiao.
He decided to come here more often in the future to build a good relationship with Ji Xiao.
When the time was right, he would invite him to the Great Tang Empire and give him an official title.
After three rounds of drinking and finishing the roasted meat, the two of them were immersed in this atmosphere and were unwilling to use their essence force to sober up. They were both a little drunk.
As he left, Li Shimin cupped his fists at Ji Xiao and bowed slightly.
This peerless Renhuang of the Tang Empire, a Saint Venerable at the eighth tier of the Martial Path, actually bowed respectfully to Ji Xiao like a student!
Even if Zhou Yi and Shangguan Wan 'er were here, they would be shocked after learning Li Shi Min's identity.
"Brother Ji, this wine was truly enjoyable. Let's meet again next time.”
"Alright, I won't leave until I see you."
Ji Xiao didn't expect to make such a good friend tonight.
He felt that his leisurely days had become more comfortable.
……
Great Tang Empire, Great Ming Palace.
When he returned to the Purple Mansion Hall, it was already late at night.
Li Shi Min sat down with a smile on his face and prepared to read the memorial.
Suddenly, a figure flashed in front of him, and Li Yuan's figure appeared.
"How is it? Have you found out the identity of the person who attacked Yuan Ba?”
"No." Li Shimin shook his head.
Li Yuan smelled the alcohol and frowned.""I asked you to do something, but you went to drink?”
Li Shi Min was slightly shocked, and his tipsy body was mostly gone."I know I was wrong."
He had been the emperor for hundreds of years, and his cultivation was similar to Li Yuan's, so he was not so afraid of his father.
But now, Li Yuan had become an Emperor-to-be. He was extraordinary and invincible.
Thus, Li Shiming couldn't help but start to fear Li Yuan again. The image of him being reprimanded by Li Yuan when he was young appeared in his mind.
"You've only been the emperor for a few hundred years, and you've already forgotten everything I taught you?" Li Yuan's face was cold.”
His words implied that he wanted to change the emperor.
Although he knew that Li Yuan would not really replace him, Li Shiming could not help but feel nervous and afraid.
" I haven't taught you any homework for five hundred years," Li Yuan said." Let me ask you, what's the most important thing in a country?"”
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