Bao Zheng couldn't help but think of the TV series Kou Laoxier that he had watched in the 21st century. One of the theme songs was sung like this: Kou Laoxier! Don't be idle if you don't like wine or money, don't be idle if you have a pot of old vinegar!

At this time, Kou Zhun was about 60 years old. He spent decades of hard work on the foundation of the Song Dynasty, but now he was demoted to the land again. Kou Zhun was honest all his life, without even a descendant, and only had an adopted son. Now it looks a bit miserable. It is obviously too superficial to describe Kou Zhun's life as a clean and honest person.

Bao Zheng was looking at the Dragon Prince of China and Kou Zhun, and Kou Zhun smiled after hearing Miss Zhang's words: "Now I, Kou Zhun, is already a civilian, you don't have to pay attention to so much etiquette. Now I just want to find a place to spend my life." Kou Zhun said this, sighing helplessly, his old face was full of haggardness.

When Bao Zheng heard this, he felt indignant in his heart. He couldn't help but pat the sandalwood tea table heavily and stood up angrily: "Mr. Kou has devoted himself to the court in this life until he dies. Is the court really blind? He actually let such a loyal minister return home alone! It's so desolate! He has been loyal to the Song Dynasty for decades, and has not even asked for a glory to return home."

Bao Zheng was angry at this moment, but it seemed like a stone stirring up a thousand waves. In ancient times, they were all the thoughts of the king. How many ordinary people dared to blatantly accuse the court of blatantness?

Seeing Bao Zheng's angry look, Kou Zhun showed an appreciation look. He couldn't help but stroke his beard with his right hand, opened the gourd vinegar and took a sip, but just smiled and said nothing.

At this time, the Long Master slapped his palms with a fan, stood up and smiled, "Mr. Bao, may I ask your name?"

Bao Zheng's expression was slightly calmer, and he clasped his fists and said, "Bao Zheng is down!"

Mr. Long said: "Bao Zheng! Not bad! A good name means saving the people. Having this name and such a spirit is a blessing for the Song Dynasty. But Mr. Bao, things in the court are not necessarily as simple as you think. You are the way to enter the court as deep as the sea. Even if the court has a small decision, there are hidden secrets. If you only see the appearance, how can you know what the emperor is thinking?"

Bao Zheng smiled and said, "Young Master Long's words are excuses to comfort himself. It seems to make sense, but the reason why a country is supported by the people is that the people are supported by the people. The people are water and the king is light. Every word and deed of the king becomes the people's gratitude. Even if the emperor has difficulties, he cannot do anything contrary to the people of the world. Lord Kou was demoted today, which seems to be only about Lord Kou's honor and disgrace, but it has devastated the hearts of loyal ministers in the world. Who else dares to be the honest official who pleads for the people like Lord Kou?"

Bao Zheng said something directly that Mr. Long was a little stunned and speechless.

Miss Zhang stood up at this time and smiled and said, "Mr. Bao, please do not be too aggressive in words and deeds. If it is transmitted to Xiaoxiao's ears, it may cause trouble."

Bao Zheng disagreed and said, "If the court really wanted to arrest me because of my criticism, I think the court is in danger. I think the court has not reached this level of stupidity. The so-called stability of the court lies in benevolence, not in authority. A just court will never be afraid of the people's words, and should instead welcome the people to criticize it. In this way, the court can become more and more clear, the people can be loyal to the emperor, and the country can be prosperous and stable."

Kou Zhun, who had been sitting quietly, clapped his hands and smiled: "Young Master Bao is young but eloquent, and he is even more unique in terms of governing the country. I wonder if You Young Master Bao has fame and fortune? Will you have plans to become an official in politics and serve the country in the future?"

Bao Zheng was an enlightened young man in the 21st century. His thoughts were different from those of the ancients. It was not surprising that he made some novel remarks. But at this time, Bao Zheng was really a little indignant. He was indignant for a good person like Kou Zhun from the bottom of his heart. Bao Zheng said seriously: "Don't say whether I, Bao Zheng, still has fame, just the court demoted Lord Kou, has already dispelled my plan to become an official! The so-called righteous ones are the officials, and they must meet a wise and benevolent monarch. If the court is not clear, it is better to retire."

Miss Zhang heard Bao Zheng’s words and her eyes circulated. Yanran said to Master Kou: “Mr. Kou, don’t be surprised by Master Bao’s remarks. He also made such angry words for the sake of the court. Master Bao is already the autumn curtain of Luzhou Prefecture, and he will go to Kyoto to participate in the imperial examination in the spring. If Lord Kou has the opportunity in the future, he should recommend a young talent like Master Bao to the court.”

Kou Zhun stroked his beard and smiled without saying a word. At this time, Mr. Long said, "Miss Zhang, I don't know why your name is? It is rare for women to know the general knowledge of the lady. In fact, even if you don't say it, talents like Mr. Bao will definitely be used by the court in the future."

Miss Zhang bowed and replied, "The little girl is the daughter of the governor of Luzhou, and her name is Yuxi. Mr. Long has an over-reward."

Mr. Long turned around and said to Bao Zheng, "Mr. Bao, you just said that the righteous ones are officials and they must meet the wise master. I really want to know, in your eyes, which wise master can be called the wise master?"

Seeing that Mr. Long was young, he spoke with great sarcasm, as if he was an adult, even more agile than his talent. He couldn't help but feel a little fond of Mr. Long, and immediately replied: "To be a wise ruler, you need to do four things. Be kind to the people, accept words and emphasize military affairs. The so-called benevolence to the people means that you must always stand on the side of the people and think about problems. Even if you drink water and eat, you must be careful to think about whether it will involve the people's suffering. As a king, every move will affect all officials and even the people. Some small things often determine whether a monarch is a benevolent monarch."

Mr. Long, Kou Zhun and Zhang Yuxi listened to Bao Zheng's words, and they all sat quietly and listened, as if they were in deep thought. Bao Zheng didn't know what they were thinking about, but he had the thought of not being able to speak up in his heart.

Bao Zheng continued: "The so-called evil deeds mean severely punishing bad people, traitors, corrupt officials. In a peaceful and prosperous era, foreign enemies are not the biggest harm. Anyone who can threaten the regime is the borer of this kind of court. As the saying goes, a thousand-mile dike is destroyed in an ant hole, a wise ruler should make the court and the country clear. The upper beam is not straight, the lower beam is crooked, and a dynasty with corrupt officials everywhere is ultimately the foolish person in power."

After Bao Zheng finished speaking this, Kou Zhun and Young Master Long nodded in agreement, but Zhang Yuxi looked at Bao Zheng with a dazed look.

Bao Zheng turned to the Qingshui River in Shishui River: "The so-called broad-based words means to open up the road of speech, absorb the suggestions of wise men in the world, and to equip the wisdom of capable people in the country to govern the court. The highest level of truly wise governance of the government is to govern inaction. I put the emphasis on military affairs within four points, which is the foundation of the four points, because as a wise ruler, you must have the ability to protect the country. Even if the country is well governed and is invaded by foreign thieves and put the people in dire straits, then all benevolence and governance will be empty. Keeping the country is the basis of military affairs. If you can open up the territory, imitate Taizu, and benefit more people with your benevolence and governance, then you will be the emperor of the ages."

After Bao Zheng finished speaking, Young Master Long and Kou Zhun clapped and shouted.


Chapter completed!