Why did he slaughter Zhu Anshi's entire family?
There were many reasons.
However, Liu Jin could not say a single word.
Zhu Anshi was the source of the curse of witchcraft. He could not explain this kind of foresight to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
Zhu Anshi almost took Anu's life, so Liu Jin went to take revenge?
He couldn't convince Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty with such words.
"I was too impulsive. I was assassinated outside Chang 'an City and the cavalry of the Establishment Camp was injured. Anu even became a poisonous arrow for me.”
"At that time, I couldn't think too much, so I didn't care about the consequences.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded. These were all real events. There was no need for Liu Jin to hide it. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would definitely know about it.
Since everyone else thought that he was young and impulsive, then so be it. Which young man wasn't impulsive?
"Oh."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Liu Jin and closed his eyes slightly, as if he was deep in thought.
After a long time, he said to Liu Jin,""Right now, there are many memorials to impeach you outside. It is said that there are a few famous Confucian scholars in Yangling who have joined forces with a group of scholars to enter the capital to meet the emperor and seek justice for Zhu Anshi.”
"Other than that, many of the squires in Yangling County have also joined forces to write a blood letter of the people.”
"Kid, you really know how to cause trouble!”
Liu Jin lowered his head and sighed.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty flicked his sleeves." It's true that I'm wrong. I know what I'm doing. You have to know that things in this world are not black and white or right and wrong.”
What did he mean?
Liu Jin was a little unsure of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's attitude.
"Alright, let's not talk about this matter."
"Tell me, what did you see and learn this time?”
Liu Jin thought seriously for a while before saying,""Replying to Imperial Grandfather, your grandson saw refugees who did not have enough to eat, saw the warm emotions in the disaster, and also saw the sinister nature of the human heart and the political struggle!”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was interested. The first two were on the table, so he was not surprised to see them. However, he was more curious about the last point.
"Tell me, why is it that people's hearts are sinister? Where is the political struggle?”
"When I went to Xianyang, I found that the disaster could have been controlled, but someone was instigating the Xianyang refugees to escape."”
"And then?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said. What did you think of?"
" The Governor of Xianyang is a good official who is dedicated to the people," Liu Jin said." He rushed to the front line as soon as the disaster happened and tried his best to dissuade the refugees from escaping Chang 'an.”
"However, no matter how much he persuaded the people, the people still believed that the Imperial Court had given up on them. The people who abandoned the city and fled in batches, and the situation was difficult to control.”
"That's why I asked the Governor of Xianyang to use unconventional methods in Xianyang.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty squinted his eyes and smiled." Di Wu Hong suppressed the refugees. He rewarded them with porridge and ordered them to report the troublemakers. He also ordered them to kill the unruly ones…"
He paused and looked at Liu Jin seriously.""Are they all your work?"
Liu Jin nodded neither humbly nor arrogantly.”
"Under such circumstances, if you want to stabilize the hearts of the people, you can't do anything by pacifying them. A thousand good words won't be as intimidating as killing one person.”
After Liu Jin finished speaking, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty repeated," A thousand words of praise are not as intimidating as killing one person."
Then, the old man's expression slowly relaxed, and his eyes emitted a hint of light.
"Not bad, that's a good idea. Extraordinary things require extraordinary means.”
"Hehe, after going out this time, your temperament has become much tougher and you have grown a lot. You are not soft-hearted in the face of major issues. Even your grandfather might not be able to do what you do at this age.”
"Grandpa, you flatter me." Liu Jin hurriedly said.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shook his head.”
"Your grandfather is old, and the country is still not peaceful. I used forty years to wipe out the foreign enemies and build up the confidence of the Han people.”
"But because of this, grandfather weakened the foundation of the big man.”
At this point, Liu Jin could clearly see the strong self-reproach on the old man's face.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked deeply at Liu Jin and changed the topic."Do you know how you are stronger than your father?”
Liu Jin shook his head.
"You're more ruthless than him, and smarter than him. You won't be soft-hearted in the face of major issues," Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said. One day, when you are in my position, you will understand that the benevolent government that Confucius and Mencius talked about, being sincere to the people, and doing good in the world…these may not necessarily be able to govern a country well.”
"The theories of Confucius and Mencius can only exist in theory.”
"It is not possible to govern a country by relying solely on benevolence and righteousness. For example, what you did in Xianyang. If it was Confucius and Mencius 'teachings, they would advise you to use benevolence and righteousness to influence the people.”
"Zhen does not deny that the people can be reformed, but in reality, we do not only govern the people. There were also many people who could not be seen or touched. They hoped that this country would turn bad so that they could take their own benefits.”
"The human heart is complicated. People who have studied are even more unpredictable. With knowledge, they might want to serve the country at the beginning, but over time, they will start to consider their own interests and the interests of their families. At that time, you will know that benevolent government will not work.”
The old Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty seemed to be moved by his words, and he also seemed to be teaching his own grandson in the hope that he could understand these principles.
The country needs to be passed down. Crown Prince Liu Ju may not be able to carry the huge empire that I have built!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Liu Jin, who seemed to understand, and smiled kindly."There's no hurry. It's okay if you don't understand now. Grandpa's body can still hold on for a while.”
Liu Jin looked at Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in shock, not understanding what he was planning.
"Anyway, you have to know that Grandpa has great expectations for you.”
He was old, his hair was already white, and his face was somewhat weathered. His eyebrows were furrowed almost at all times.
State affairs, family affairs, and all sorts of other matters were all on the shoulders of this old man who was over 60 years old.
But he had never told anyone that he was tired.
He was still working hard to remove the thorns on the country's road.
From there, he would hand over a peaceful country to his descendants. Of course, he hoped that his descendants would be able to carry the Great Han Empire that he had painstakingly built!
After saying this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty slowly closed his eyes.
Liu Jin thought that he had fallen asleep and was about to quietly get up to find a shirt to cover him.
"You can stay in the prison for a few days.”
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty suddenly spoke.
F * ck!
Liu Jin was dumbfounded. He had said so much in the beginning, but in the end, he still wanted him to go to jail?
He really couldn't figure out what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was thinking. He couldn't guess what the old man was planning!
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