Border Cook

But even though he was laughing, Lu Jinchen bowed properly again and asked, "What is your name?"

"Are you trying to ask me my name or my identity?" the old man asked instead of answering.

"This..." Xia Zhixuan scratched his ear, "Is there any difference? Usually we answer together."

"Maybe it's because of your special identity that you can't answer." Lu Jinchen laughed, "I'm afraid that if I tell you, we will be wary and distant because of your identity, so I only want to answer your name."

"But since you have so many concerns, I guess your surname is Xiao?"

Lu Jinchen tugged at Xia Zhixuan, "Xuan'er, come and meet Grandpa Huang."

Grandpa Huang?
So, the old man in front of me is the current emperor?
Before Xia Zhixuan could recover from his shock, Lu Jinchen dragged him to his knees and bowed deeply.

"Lu Jinchen has met Grandpa Huang."

"Xia Zhixuan has met Grandpa Huang."

Instead of calling him "Your Highness" or "Emperor", which is appropriate to his status but seems a bit distant, the title "Grandpa Emperor" was used, which is both in line with etiquette and seems very close.

I have to say, Lu Jinchen, at such a young age, is so smart.

But then again, with a father like Lu Qiyan and a mother like Xia Mingyue, it is very normal for the child to be smart.

"Hurry up and get up." The emperor narrowed his eyes and smiled. "Since I am not in the palace, there is no need for so many etiquette. You two are both smart and good children. Come to grandpa and talk to him for a while."

"it is good--"

The two children responded with a long tone, and gathered around the emperor on the left and right.

"Grandpa Emperor, your fish has taken the bait just now, why didn't you lift the rod?" Xia Zhixuan has always been extremely confused about this matter.

"The fish takes too little time to bite the hook. Even if you pull it up, it will still easily slip away. It will be a waste of time. Isn't that boring?"

The emperor smiled and replied, "It would be better to wait a little longer. If the fish still hasn't escaped, then if you pull it up again, then you'll have caught a real fish. If it escapes, then it means that the fish cannot be caught, and there's nothing to worry about."

"I see." Xia Zhixuan suddenly realized and looked at Lu Jinchen, "No wonder we always fail when we go fishing. If we do the same next time, we will definitely be able to catch some fish!"

"That's what I said..."

Lu Jinchen frowned, "But we are going for the fish. Since there is hope, the sooner we lift the fishing rod, the greater the chance of successfully catching the fish. Maybe we can put the fish into the bamboo basket before it escapes the hook."

"In my opinion, Grandpa Huang's method is only suitable for people who have plenty of time to cultivate their character, and it is not suitable for fishermen who need fish."

"That makes sense." Xia Zhixuan nodded again like a chick pecking at rice.

But after a moment, he became embarrassed. "But what Grandpa Huang said makes sense, and what Brother Chen said also makes sense. Who should I listen to when I'm fishing?"

The emperor laughed heartily, and after a long while, he reached out and touched Xia Zhixuan's head, "This requires adapting to local conditions. As for how much you should grasp it, you need to go through some things and slowly figure it out and understand it yourself."

Then he looked at Lu Jinchen, "I pursue safety, but you emphasize an attempt. If there is an opportunity, you must seize it. So tell me, what should we do if this attempt fails?"

"If you fail, just try again. It's no big deal." Lu Jinchen puffed out his chest. "The most important thing is to keep the courage to try. Only then will there be hope of success."

"But what if this failure is irreversible and we are doomed to eternal damnation?" the emperor asked again.

“Failure is something that cannot be undone. Even if you succeed next time, that success will only be next time. This failure is a failure and it cannot be denied.”

Lu Jinchen smiled and said, "As for the irreparable things, how could Grandpa Huang know that using another method would definitely lead to success and not failure? The so-called regret is nothing more than an illusion that another path is easier to follow."

“But the road you can take is always the best road. The reason why you haven’t walked on the other road is that it is not meant for you and it is too difficult for you to walk on it.” “If you feel that the road you are walking on is difficult, then you should have the courage to try many times, cut through the thorns and open up this road.”

“So, I think we don’t need to be afraid of failure, but we should have the courage to never be afraid of failure and to try again.”

Never be afraid of failure.

The emperor couldn't help but let out a breath and narrowed his eyes.

Come to think of it, he was the same when he was young.

Like a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger, he was full of ambition and never afraid of anything. That is why he was able to fight his way out of the chaotic world and establish the Great Zhou Dynasty.

After the establishment of the Xin Dynasty, the territory was expanded and the Great Zhou Kingdom had its current territory.

Along the way, he also experienced many failures, and was even forced into a corner, where he had to fight to the death.

At that time, he was really not afraid of anything.

Don't be afraid of failure, don't be afraid to try.

So, since when?

Since when did he start pursuing stability and start preparing too much for a rainy day, not allowing any possible danger to exist around him, nor allowing himself to make mistakes or fail.

He wants everything to go according to his cautious ideas.

This is how he governs the court, how he appoints his ministers, and even how he treats the current crown prince.

He originally thought this kind of stability was very good, but now after listening to what Lu Jinchen said, he suddenly felt that this was just his opinion.

For a man like him who has plenty of time and power, it is just a so-called tempering of his character. For others, it is not a good thing.

The ministers will be frightened and reserved, and the prince will be too submissive and lose the chance of adventure and self-awareness.

You have to know that his Great Zhou Kingdom not only needs to be defended, but also needs to prosper and become stronger year by year.

His subjects must give their all.

And his crown prince, the future emperor, must also make his own decisions.

Only in this way can one surpass his predecessor.

Only in this way can the Great Zhou Dynasty last for thousands of years.

The emperor suddenly felt that a window that had been closed for a long time was opened and bright sunshine poured in.

It's a little dazzling, but it makes people feel very comfortable.

But the one who brought this sunshine was just a child of only a few years old.

The emperor laughed again, "You are absolutely right."

After all, he was a child at heart, and when he received the praise, Lu Jinchen couldn't help but grin.

Naivety.

This kind of liveliness that only children can have made the emperor's heart soften even more. (End of this chapter)