Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chu Ze returned to the palace, feeling quite happy.

He first discussed the preparations for the finals with Li Xing, and then instructed Zhao Si to ensure security.

After all, there are many distinguished guests coming this time, and we can't afford to make any mistakes.

After everything was arranged, Chu Ze returned to the study and began to study a memorial on the desk.

It was a memorial sent by the Minister of Personnel, saying that there was widespread public discontent in the suburbs of the capital, all because of the local officials' corruption, abuse of power and oppression of the people.

Seeing this, Chu Ze frowned and looked solemn.

"It seems that there is still a long way to go before we can achieve peace in the world," he murmured to himself.

At this moment, a noisy voice was heard outside.

"Who is coming?!" The guard's voice was scolded from outside the door.

"I am Du Renjie, the Minister of Works, and I have come to visit Prince Chu under the order of the emperor!" a loud voice replied.

"Lord Du? Why would he come here at this critical moment?" Chu Ze frowned slightly.

He put down the memorial and told the guards to invite the person in.

After a while, Du Renjie walked into the lobby under the guidance of the guards.

He was dressed in fancy clothes, with gray hair and beard, and a dignified look on his face.

"Lord Du has come from afar, and I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person!" Chu Ze stood up to greet him and bowed.

"Your Highness, you are too polite!" Du Renjie quickly returned the greeting, looking at Chu Ze with sharp eyes.

"I came here this time, firstly, on the order of His Majesty, to watch the ceremony." Du Renjie said straight to the point: "Secondly, I also want to ask the prince for advice in person on the way to govern Fengyang!"

Chu Ze was stunned when he heard this.

"Master Du, thank you for your compliment." Chu Ze said modestly: "I am just doing my best to do some practical things for the people. As for the way of governance, I can only see the tip of the iceberg, which is not worth mentioning."

After hearing this, Du Renjie shook his head repeatedly.

He said solemnly: "Your Highness is too modest! Now, throughout the country, who doesn't know that Fengyang is well governed and the people are loyal? Behind this, it is all the credit of Your Highness!"

As he spoke, Du Renjie's tone suddenly became solemn.

He sighed and whispered: "Your Highness, do you know that the people in the capital are full of resentment now! They are all corrupt officials who bully men and women and do all kinds of evil! The people are suffering terribly and wish those officials would die!"

When he said this, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

"These incompetent officials are simply the parasites of the country! If they are not eliminated, I am afraid that the people will lose their hearts and the country will be in turmoil!"

Du Renjie's words left Chu Ze silent.

After a long while, he said quietly: "Master Du is right! The country is based on the people, and the people's support is related to the safety of the country! If the officials force the people to rebel, the consequences will be disastrous!"

He stood up and paced slowly in the lobby, his mind full of thoughts.

"However, these corrupt officials may have other backers behind them, and they are definitely not ordinary people! If we want to eradicate them completely, I'm afraid it will be difficult."

"I'm afraid it will cause serious damage and affect the interests of certain powerful people!" Du Renjie said incisively.

Chu Ze was shocked when he heard this.

"Master Du, do you want to..."

Du Renjie said seriously: "That's right! If you want to truly uphold justice, you have to offend those evil forces! The dangers involved, Your Majesty must think clearly!"

Chu Ze listened, his eyes were firm, and his tone was sonorous: "Don't worry, Lord Du, I will serve the people as an official and benefit the people! Even if I lose this official hat, I will not hesitate!"

After hearing Chu Ze's words, Du Renjie couldn't help but be moved and admired.

"With such a broad mind and bearing, Your Highness is truly a genius of the time! However," he sighed and said earnestly, "There are still many people in the court who are jealous of talents. If you touch their cake, I'm afraid it will cause an uproar."

Chu Ze smiled nonchalantly: "You can't get a tiger cub without risking your life. How can I be timid as an official? Lord Du, as long as I have the help of a clear-minded person like you, I will not hesitate to die!"

These words were so powerful and resounding that Du Renjie admired them from the bottom of his heart.

"What a great saying 'I will not hesitate to die even if it means death'! Your Majesty is so courageous, I admire you very much!" Du Renjie bowed and said, "When the finals come, please save a seat for me, I also want to witness this grand event with my own eyes!"

Chu Ze was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Master Du, you are too kind. It is an honor for Fengyang and for Chu that you can come in person to show your support! Come on, prepare the car!"

In a blink of an eye, it was the day of the finals. The Fengyang Sports Field was filled with colorful flags and a bustling crowd.

Various dignitaries gathered together, and the scene was unprecedented.

Du Renjie was also among them, his sharp eyes always fixed on the field.

One hundred contestants were seen ready to go, all of them full of fighting spirit.

"Everyone, get ready!" Chu Ze rode forward and said loudly, "In the competition, it will all depend on your ability. Don't cheat at all! For the honor of Fengyang and for your dignity, do your best!"

The words were sonorous, powerful and resounding.

After hearing this, the contestants were all excited and excited.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness! We will fight to the death today and win glory for our hometown!" Zhang Meng promised loudly on behalf of all the contestants.

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction and gave a loud order: "Okay! The competition officially begins, get ready--"

Everyone held their breath and the entire stadium was silent.

With a whoosh, hundreds of riders charged out like arrows!
"Come on, Lao Wang! You're the best!"

"Brother Yang, go ahead! Our village depends on you!"

"Come on, Xiao Zhao! Beat them all!"

The shouts of the people rose one after another and reached the sky.

The competition on the field was fierce.

For a moment, dust was flying and shouting was heard.

After more than an hour of fierce fighting, the winner was finally decided.

"Zhang Meng is first! Yang Qi is second! Lao Wang is third!"

As the referee announced, the whole audience was boiling!
"Zhang Meng from our village won first place! That's great!"

"Brother Yang also won second place, what a great achievement!"

"Lao Wang is great, he even got third place, awesome!"

The people cheered and were almost in tears with excitement.

You know, these heroes are their fellow countrymen!

The glory they built with their flesh and blood is the glory of the entire Fengyang!

"Zhang Meng, Yang Qi, and Lao Wang, come over here to receive your awards!" Chu Ze said loudly.

The three award-winners were so excited that they walked up to the podium tremblingly.

Chu Ze personally put on ribbons for them and said solemnly: "You are the pride of Fengyang! You are the pride of the people of Fengyang! This honor belongs to you and to all the people of Fengyang!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was an outburst of thunderous applause and cheers from the audience!

The people cried out, wiping their tears:
"Long live the prince! Long live Fengyang!"

"We can cheer for our heroes in our dreams!"

"This is a victory for the people of Fengyang! It is a victory for the common people!"

Chu Ze looked at the excited faces of the people and couldn't help but be deeply moved.

At this moment, he felt the great power of the people's support.

As long as you care about the people and work for their benefit, this prestige and inspiration cannot be bought with power.

Those evildoers in the court will sooner or later be crushed to pieces in the tide of public opinion!

Thinking of this, Chu Ze's eyes became more determined and his belief became more unshakable.

He has made up his mind to govern Fengyang well, seek benefits for the people, and fulfill his duties as an official!

Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I will never retreat! (End of this chapter)