Ming Dynasty: Domination of the World from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 374 I can’t be better than you!

City head.

Zhu Biao walked in front.

Li Jinglong followed closely behind.

Seeing Zhu Biao's stern face and silent, Li Jinglong was a little worried. Zhu Biao had never been scolded like this before. With Zhu Biao's temperament, he might not be able to calm down for a while. So he quickly advised: "Your Highness, don't worry about Xia Zhibai's absurd words."

"What he said was completely off the mark."

"How could Xia Zhibai know what His Highness has done for the world?"

"He only heard a few words and made arbitrary judgments about Your Highness. It's simply ridiculous."

"Your Highness is kind-hearted and has won the hearts of His Majesty, the officials, and the people. Your Highness is supported and respected by the people of the world, and this is all due to your own efforts."

"Justice lies in the heart of the people."

"Your Highness's praise from the people is the true heart of the people."

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Li Jinglong slightly bent his body, trying to comfort Zhu Biao and constantly belittling Xia Zhibai, while secretly praising Zhu Biao. However, he did not dare to be too obvious. Zhu Biao was a worldly-wise man, and if he was too blatant, it would only backfire.

But no matter what Li Jinglong said, Zhu Biao's expression did not improve at all.

Instead, it's getting worse.

Li Jinglong's heart sank and a look of worry flashed across his brows.

He finally got the chance to go out with His Highness, but ended up encountering this. What could he say?

Even so, Li Jinglong was still trying to break the ice.

half an hour.

Zhu Biao raised his hand to stop Li Jinglong from speaking. He ignored Li Jinglong who was being rude and respectful. He looked ahead calmly and said, "You don't have to try to please me like this. Your father is my eldest brother. The relationship between our two families is not yet so formal and serious."

"I was just thinking about one thing."

"It's something I rarely considered in the past, but Xia Zhibai mentioned it repeatedly."

"I didn't really care about it in the past, but after hearing what Xia Zhibai said just now, a lot of thoughts suddenly emerged in my mind, and my originally gloomy mood suddenly became clear."

"I seem to know why I can never satisfy His Majesty."

Li Jinglong was stunned.

Then he said with ecstasy: "Congratulations to Your Highness on your behalf."

He didn't dare say more about it.

Even congratulations can only be expressed in simple words.

After all, this was Zhu Biao's internal affairs, not something he could listen to. He was very sensible about it. Although his family had close relations with the royal family, he dared not be rash at all. He was not his father, and it was not easy for him to continue the emperor's grace. He did not dare to have too many inappropriate thoughts.

Zhu Biao sighed and said, "Sometimes, those who are involved are really confused, and they can't even notice it when they are in the situation."

"Even you are no different from everyone else."

Li Jinglong's face changed slightly, and he asked anxiously, "Why do you say that, Your Highness?"

"Have I done anything wrong? Your Highness, please let me know. I will sincerely repent."

Li Jinglong was really panicked.

Zhu Biao smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous. I didn't say it was good or bad, but what did you do wrong? Just like Xia Zhibai told me a long time ago, many people in the world are afraid of me, Zhu Biao, but the position of the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty."

"The only people in the world who truly respect and love me are probably my brothers and sisters, and a few families in the Chang family." "But they only respect me because I am the eldest brother and we are married, out of ethics and because of in-laws. As for me as the crown prince, they don't have much awe. It's not because I haven't done enough, or haven't worked hard enough, or haven't fought hard enough, or because I am incompetent in governing or protecting others. It's because I am too 'mediocre'."

"So mediocre that they think they can replace it!"

"In their eyes, the abilities I demonstrated were not enough to convince them."

"Even though I believe I have put a lot of effort into this, in their eyes, I just followed His Majesty, handled some memorials, made some decisions, participated in some policy decisions, and then sat firmly on the throne of the crown prince."

"So many princes are unwilling to accept this."

"And I didn't notice it before, or I wasn't very sensitive to it."

"Ugh."

"Because there are too few people who dare to tell me the truth."

"I only said flattering words, all nice things. Even my brothers and sisters, because of my status as an elder brother and the status as the crown prince, would not speak out even if they had complaints in their hearts. They would only complain privately about other things."

"In this case, as Xia Zhibai said, I am becoming more and more like Your Majesty."

"Because I always make decisions according to your majesty's thoughts."

“That’s no problem.”

"It's just that I heard too much, and no one objected. Naturally, I developed a sense of arrogance. I thought that everything I did was right, and I became less willing to listen to other people's opinions. I was only willing to continue to follow your Majesty's footsteps and stay in a small circle."

"But no matter how much I learn, I will never be able to surpass your Majesty in his path."

"I'm also lost in my own true thoughts."

"hehe."

Zhu Biao shook his head helplessly, with a hint of bitterness.

He raised his head, and the gloomy expression on his face was gone, replaced by a leisurely and profound look.

He took a step and strode towards the palace.

Li Jinglong looked at Zhu Biao suspiciously for a few times, and hurriedly chased after him. He seemed to understand what he heard, but since the prince was able to wake up from his recent depressed state, it was a good thing, and he would not go and make trouble for himself.

But I also kept it in mind secretly.

Your Highness doesn't like too much flattery and would like to hear some 'different' voices.

As soon as he entered the palace, Zhu Biao said, "Go and tell me the answer. Let's wait a few days and let me sort out the clues first. When the clues are sorted out, I will gather the officials of the Ministry of Revenue to discuss it."

"You're traveling with me, I'm afraid you'll be cold too."

"Just walk on your own later."

Li Jinglong quickly said, "I obey your command."

After giving a few simple instructions, Zhu Biao returned to the Eastern Palace.

Although he did not get much substantive advice during this trip out of the palace, it made him thoroughly understand where his problems lay. It also allowed him to seriously examine himself for the first time, which was of great significance to him.

This is far more meaningful than asking how to make money.

After sending Zhu Biao back to the East Palace, Li Jinglong did not leave the palace directly, but turned to Wuying Palace, preparing to report to His Majesty what happened when His Highness left the palace. Although this was a bit unkind, he was still worried that what Xia Zhibai said would have an impact on His Highness.

Just in case.

Also to avoid too many accidents.

He needs to be careful.

(End of this chapter)