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Chapter 184 Be a Good Minister
"Xia Lin is a loyal and brave man who supports the country and should be a good minister. I think that the future of Wei should have such a wise and brave person as a pillar, so I specially grant you a gold medal for the regent, which can be used to fight the tyrant emperor and kill the corrupt officials. I hope you will take good care of yourself and don't disappoint me. At this time when the chaotic world is coming and the building is about to collapse, you can protect Wei in times of trouble. I will make three rules with you. If you protect Wei three times, if the emperor is still incompetent, you can establish a new emperor and assist in government affairs. The new emperor should regard you as a father, brother and teacher, and must not act rashly or disobey."

Xia Lin knelt there and listened to these words. His heart skipped a beat. He looked up at the eunuch Tian in astonishment: "My dear friend, is this too much? What new-age prime minister is this?..."

"That's what your majesty meant. Your majesty will decide whether it's a big deal or a small one. Why are you asking so many questions?" Tian En handed the gold medal to Xia Lin. "Your majesty said that he was a man of little wisdom and virtue throughout his life. He was blessed by heaven to be where he is today. But the Wei Dynasty is in turmoil. If the king and father were still alive, I, an old minister, would still give him some face out of consideration for his kindness. But one day when the king and father pass away, the heroes of the world will have their own ideas. I hope you, Daosheng, will consider it carefully. If Daosheng chooses another wise master in the future, the king and father will not blame you. But if that day comes, please give the Tuoba family a good end. After all, you are still the son-in-law of the Tuoba family."

Is this... entrusting an orphan to someone else?

Xia Lin's liver was trembling. He scratched his head and said to Tian En, "Da Ban, I am only at the level of a county magistrate. I can't go any higher."

"Aren't you grown up? Who can be born with this ability?" Tian En laughed. "Your Majesty values ​​him so much, there must be a reason for that. Do you know that your Majesty has never made a mistake in his life? Do you know why people like Gao Shilian, Li Yuan, and Li Jing will not rebel against your Majesty? Your Majesty, he has all the virtues of benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trustworthiness, gentleness, courtesy, frugality, loyalty, filial piety, integrity, shame, and courage. Although your Majesty always says that he has no virtue and no wisdom, if that is true, can this precarious Wei still prosper like this?"

When Xia Lin heard this... hey, that's really the truth, the old man's ability is mediocre, but he really has almost all of the fifteen virtues. Everyone knows what the price of rebellion without a legitimate reason is in this era. If you don't know, just look at Wang Shichong, that idiot who went all the way east, and you will know.

In other words, as long as the old man is still around, the truly powerful people will not rebel, and those who rebel are just some small, unfounded rubbish. But once he leaves, things will be hard to say.

Xia Lin had wondered before how the Wei Dynasty could be governed like this with so many powerful people under the old man. But later he realized that it was not because of the old man's incompetence, but because of the self-limiting constitution of feudal society. After the dynasty lasted for two or three hundred years, there were vassal kings everywhere, aristocratic families everywhere, and these people held 80 to 90 percent of the means of production, and everyone still disliked each other. It would be strange if this situation was not chaotic.

This is the old man's virtue that suppressed all the heroes in the world. Is it awesome that a person in the world can suppress so many heroes purely by virtue?

The last person like this was the crybaby Emperor Liu.

Anyway, let's put it this way. Ever since the Sima family polluted the Luo River, the only army that can be trusted when they say "open the city gates but don't kill anyone" during a siege is the Wei army. No one dares to open the city gates without the Wei flag.

Some people rule the country with talent, some rely on virtue, and some rely on tyranny, but those who can rule the country with benevolence and virtue can be counted on one hand, and they can rule the country with benevolence and virtue throughout history.

"Your Majesty, Xia Lin, accepts your order and expresses gratitude. Long live the emperor."

He raised his hands above his head and held the gold medal in his hands. He waited until Tian En turned and left before he stood up. But the first thing he did when he stood up was to hand the gold medal to the little princess: "Take it and play with it."

The princess was stunned. She felt that the gold medal was very hot and she was in a dilemma holding it in her hands.

"No, are you sick?" Old Zhang pointed at the gold medal and said, "You can just give this away casually? It's a crime of deceiving the emperor."

"Great whiteness is like humiliation, great generosity has no boundaries, great talents are impossible to achieve, great sounds are silent, great images are invisible. The Tao is hidden and nameless." Xia Lin took a look at the gold medal: "With a gold medal in hand, people will inevitably have some thoughts. Thinking about it day and night will turn you into a demon. Only when you have it in your heart but not in your hand can it be like a whip or a spike. Otherwise, this thing will kill me. People are so rampant because they are fearless. Those who hold public tools should cultivate their hearts and morals. My Taoism is not good enough, so I might as well give it to Qianqian as a decoration."

Lao Zhang nodded, and finally realized what was going on. He sat there and laughed, "No, where did you figure this out?"

"I've seen too many stories of young dragon slayers becoming evil dragons. I've seen a corrupt official who only ate noodles for three meals a day hide two million taels of silver in his house. I've also seen an upright official who spoke up for the people, but was colluded with businessmen to build a bridge that collapsed. You say, I'm only twenty years old, the age when I'm most easily carried away. If I'm suddenly given such great power, would I dare to take it? I don't dare. If I use it once, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself."

Old Zhang stroked his chin and said, "During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Wushisan was very popular. Someone didn't believe it and said he wanted to try it. Others advised him that it would be difficult to quit if he got addicted, but he said that he had a heart of steel and it was impossible. After trying it, he became crazy and eventually died naked in the water."

"That's pretty much it." Xia Lin came to the window and sighed, "I don't dare to touch this great power, and now I don't have the right to touch it."

At this moment, the little princess asked curiously: "When do you plan to use it?"

"Since I have accepted it, I will promise Your Majesty to save Wei three times. This gold medal will be invalid after three times."

"Didn't you say you would support the new emperor..." Old Zhang asked curiously, "Prime Minister, Prime Minister!"

Xia Lin glanced at Lao Zhang and laughed: "If three times don't work, then don't be my father anymore. It's basically over. We will have to find a way to survive in this chaotic world."

Old Zhang smacked his lips and said, "We don't have any wealthy family to rely on." "Wealthy?" Xia Lin suddenly laughed, "It might be difficult to find a wealthy family, but I... can't say it. It's not auspicious. The last person who said that lost a lot of money."

Although he said so, when Xia Lin was about to tell the little princess some horror stories to scare her at night, Lao Zhang knocked on the door outside: "Daosheng, are you asleep? Come out and play for a while, I can't sleep."

"Go away, I'm already asleep!" Xia Lin scolded, "Are you sick? You have to attend Commander Hong's promotion banquet tomorrow, what are you wasting time for?"

"Come out and walk with me. I really can't sleep." Lao Zhang took a deep breath and said, "I'm a little panicked."

"Don't panic, just wait."

Although he was extremely unhappy, Xia Lin still put on his clothes and walked out. Seeing Lao Zhang standing there rubbing his hands, he sighed and said, "Let's go and make some casserole stewed radish."

The two men came to the room where they fainted. This time Xia Lin learned his lesson. The door was open when he entered, but the fire was burning brightly and it was still warm. On the stove was a clay pot, a purple clay pot, which was made by Xiao Chenzi. The workmanship was very fine. It seemed that Xiao Chenzi had listened to what his old father said to him. Dantu County should be developing well now.

Old Zhang, Xia Lin and the little princess were sitting around the stove in the freezing cold. Lamb and radishes were stewing in a casserole, with rice cakes roasting next to them. The little princess was sucking on a persimmon in her hand.

Old Zhang was panicking because the gold medal was so hot that he was concerned about Xia Lin's safety. This thing was really too scary. If the sixth person knew about it, Xia Lin would be in fear in the future. He didn't know what the old emperor was thinking. How could he do such a dangerous thing?

"Ugh……"

Old Zhang sighed again, while Xia Lin smiled and said, "Don't sigh, the old man's meaning is actually very clear. In fact, I know a similar person. He passed the imperial examination at the age of 23, followed five emperors, and defended the imperial city to the death. He became the gate god of the dynasty and kept the dynasty alive for 200 years with his own efforts."

"Who is it? So powerful? I've never heard of it in history."

"I made it up."

Lao Zhang rolled his eyes again: "You need to change your habit of talking nonsense."

But at this moment, the little princess was shaking Xia Lin's arm: "Brother Daosheng, what happened to that person in the end?"

"He was framed by a villain and died unjustly. When he died, his family was left with nothing. Even the officials who were ordered to confiscate his property could not help but shed tears."

"How hateful!" The little princess punched her knee and said, "What kind of emperor is this if he kills people like this? How hateful!"

"So, the whole story of beating the tyrants and corrupt officials is all fake." Xia Lin saw through it very clearly: "When the time comes to kill you, I can think of a way to kill you no matter how hard I try. I also know a general who single-handedly expanded the territory and defeated the barbarians who invaded the country, but in the end he was persecuted to death. It can be said to be the greatest injustice in history. He even left a poem."

Lao Zhang joked, "You can write another one, but I am interested in the lyrics. I haven't heard you write lyrics for a long time."

"Yes, Brother Daosheng, please read it to me."

Xia Lin chuckled: "It's true that the general wrote it, not me, but it's suitable for the current scene."

"Stop keeping me in suspense, it's annoying. Just read it quickly." Lao Zhang has already taken out a charcoal pencil and paper: "I'm going to write it down and post it on our Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire. You don't know how much money we made from that book alone. People are eagerly waiting for updates now."

Xia Lin took a deep breath, "My hair is standing on end with anger. I lean on the railing, and the rain has stopped. I look up, and roar to the sky, with a strong heart. Thirty years of fame and glory are now dust, and eight thousand miles of journey are now clouds and moon. Don't wait until your hair turns white, and then you feel sad for nothing. The shame of Hong Bao has not yet been avenged. When will the hatred of the ministers be eliminated? Drive a long chariot and break through the gap in the Helan Mountains. I am so ambitious that I can eat the meat of the barbarians when I am hungry, and drink the blood of the Xiongnu when I am thirsty. I will start from the beginning, clean up the old mountains and rivers, and face the sky."

(End of this chapter)