Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

He Yudong knelt down, smiled and said to his grandson: "Hello, I am your grandpa, you can call me grandpa."

The little grandson blinked his bright eyes and responded shyly: "Hello, grandpa."

They started to get along, and the little grandson showed his intelligence. He can accurately answer the questions raised by He Yudong and understands many things that he should not understand at his age. He Yudong was surprised by the wisdom of this little grandson, and also felt a sense of pride and kindness.

"Child, what do you like? Do you have any dreams?" He Yudong asked with concern.

The little grandson thought about it carefully and then said with a smile: "I like listening to stories. I want to become a storyteller when I grow up and make everyone happy."

He Yudong smiled slightly, and a warm feeling emerged in his heart. He experienced the joy and responsibility of being a grandfather, and at the same time understood that as a leader, he could not relax his care for the country and the people. This little child seemed to have given him new motivation and new faith.

In the days that followed, the little grandson became a beautiful sight in the palace. His clever mind was not only appreciated by He Yudong, but also attracted the attention of scholars and literati in the imperial court. He Yudong decided to set up an academy to train such potential children and cultivate future talents for the country.

After some time, He Yudong admired his grandson's intelligence and conduct even more. He began to consider promoting his young grandson to prince to train future national leaders.

"Little grandson, I think you have the qualifications to become a prince. Are you willing to accept this important task?" He Yudong asked seriously.

A trace of confusion flashed across the childish face of the little grandson, but he quickly understood the great responsibility: "Grandpa, I will do my best to live up to your expectations."

He Yudong smiled and stroked his grandson's head: "Good boy, I believe in you."

As a result, the grandson was officially named the prince. The palace was filled with joy. The little prince lived up to expectations. He studied hard and practiced hard. He was not only proficient in classic culture, but also cared about the country's people's livelihood and formulated many policies that were beneficial to the people.

When He Yudong saw the young prince being proactive, his heart was filled with relief and emotion. This is a good start. The responsibility of a leader lies not only in his own governance, but also in cultivating and enlightening his successors. He feels that leaders have a greater responsibility, which is not only for their own career, but also for the care of the country's future.

"Little prince, although knowledge is important, you must also pay attention to good conduct. Be a leader with wisdom, kindness and courage." He Yudong whispered in the prince's ear.

He Yudong decided to find a wise and moral tutor for the young prince to enlighten and educate him.

"Your Majesty, it is very important to know people well and appoint them well. The selection of the Grand Tutor will directly affect the education and growth of the Prince." The courtiers offered their suggestions and expressed their opinions.

He Yudong fell into deep thought. He hoped that the prince would not only have rich knowledge, but also have a broad mind and the ability to inspire the prince's thinking.

Suddenly, he thought of a wise man who was known as a "national scholar". He had heard about his reputation for a long time. He was a loyal man, knowledgeable and talented, and he was suitable for the post of Taifu.

"Preach my will and recruit the famous wise man Li Xuan as the crown prince and tutor." He Yudong made up his mind.

Soon after, Li Xuan came upon the order. He had a kind face and sharp eyes. He Yudong had a good impression of him.

"Li Xuan, are you willing to take up the position of Crown Prince and Tutor?" He Yudong asked.

Li Xuan responded respectfully: "I dare not resign, but I am willing to do my best to assist the prince."

The little prince was full of curiosity about the new prince. He was in a happy mood and couldn't wait to learn about the ocean of knowledge.

Li Xuan carefully enlightened the prince, guiding him to think and read classics and understand the philosophy of life. There are educational and entertaining conversations every day, and the little prince's eyes are full of desire for knowledge.

"Prince, a wise man cultivates his moral character and never forgets his original intention. You must have the courage to pursue the truth and constantly improve yourself." Li Minghua preached and taught.

The little prince nodded silently, deeply feeling the kindness and expectations of his enlightenment teacher. Under Li Xuan's careful guidance, the young prince not only learned how to govern the country, but also learned how to behave in the world.

He began to show his wisdom in state affairs and led his ministers to formulate more policies that were beneficial to the country's prosperity. When formulating every policy, he would listen to Li Xuan's opinions and constantly absorb the experience and knowledge of wise men.

One day, the young prince heard that the people were complaining and was tired of the corvee work. He began to think about how to reduce the burden on the people.

He summoned his courtiers and asked them what they thought about the matter. A wise man among the eunuchs suggested: "Your Majesty, perhaps we can start by changing the corvee system to reduce the burden on the people. Eliminating the corvee of shaving their heads and allowing the people to regain their freedom will definitely win the support of the people."

After hearing this, He Yudong thought about it again and again and felt that this suggestion was quite feasible. He turned to the little prince: "What do you think?"

The little prince thought for a moment and nodded: "Grandpa, I agree with this suggestion. We should try our best to reduce the burden on the people and improve their quality of life."

He Yudong smiled and patted the little prince on the shoulder encouragingly: "Okay, this is exactly the ambition and quality that a leader should have. We changed this corvee system based on the happiness of the people, and also demonstrated your ability as a future leader. vision."

Therefore, He Yudong issued an edict, exempting people from shaving their heads and restoring their freedom. This decision was cheered and blessed by the people.

The young prince was deeply pleased by the smiles and joy of the people, knowing that this was a step on his path to becoming a great leader. He experienced the joy of being a leader and truly seeking happiness for the people.

Just when the young prince showed outstanding leadership skills and qualities, the queen mother suddenly showed some signs of interfering in government affairs.

"Your Majesty, should you consider these policies more carefully?" The Queen Mother's worried words gradually turned into suggestions. She obviously wanted to express her views on government affairs.

He Yudong looked at the Queen Mother and smiled slightly: "Queen Mother, of course I will seriously consider it, but the country's policies need to be formulated based on the actual situation and national development. The policy proposed by the little prince is well thought out and in line with the interests of the country and the people."

The young prince also immediately expressed his position: "Grandpa is right, these policies are for the happiness of the people, and I will stick to this direction."

The Queen Mother was silent for a while, then nodded: "Okay, I will trust your judgment."

However, the Queen Mother's intervention did not stop. She began to collude with some powerful officials in private, trying to exert some influence on the young prince.

"He Yudong, you are young and need to be cautious in national affairs. You must follow the Queen Mother's advice." A private message from the Queen Mother read.

After He Yudong received the letter, he felt quite conflicted. He did not want to rashly oppose the Queen Mother, but he knew that the Queen Mother's thoughts might be conservative, which was inconsistent with his reform direction.

He decided to discuss with He Yudong. He Yudong encouraged him to have the courage to stick to his beliefs: "Prince, you must believe in your own judgment. You are the future king, and your beliefs and goals will shape the future of this country."

The little prince took a deep breath and decided to move forward along his original intention. He began to think about how to balance the Queen Mother's opinions and maintain stable and orderly national development.

As the policy unfolded, the vacancy of an important official's position became the focus of attention. This official position is an important one in charge of the country's finances and is the key to the stable operation of the court.

The Queen Mother took this opportunity to once again try to intervene in the government affairs: "Little Prince, this is an extremely important position and requires careful consideration. I suggest that the prime minister of the imperial court act as your agent for the time being, and you will handle it personally when you are more mature."

The little prince thought for a moment and realized the importance of this position, but he also knew that he could not give up his participation in government affairs easily.

"Queen Mother, this is indeed an important task, but I also realize that I need more practice and experience. Grandpa, I would like to listen to your advice." The little prince turned his attention to He Yudong.

Faced with this difficult choice, He Yudong felt the great responsibility on his shoulders. He took a deep breath and said, "Prince, I think the imperial prime minister can act as the deputy for the time being, but you must actively study and participate in decision-making to prepare yourself for better performance of this duty in the future."

The little prince nodded silently and accepted the decision. He understood that this was an opportunity to learn and train himself better.

After the imperial prime minister took the acting position, the young prince took the time to study, constantly asking for advice from experienced officials, and learning all aspects of the country's financial operations. He found that this position was indeed a complex and huge system that required a deep understanding of the operating mechanism of national finance and the handling of matters closely related to the people.

Every day, he is immersed in books and meetings, analyzing the context of the fiscal system and thinking about how to make more contributions to the country. He began to formulate small-scale fiscal policies, conduct simulation practices, and constantly adjust and improve.

With the passage of time, under the guidance of the Taifu and He Yudong, the little prince gradually showed the wisdom and courage that a monarch should have. However, some unusual ideas have quietly emerged from the political maelstrom.

One day, He Yudong suggested: "Your Majesty, some reforms can be made in the way officials are selected. Some official positions that have no real power but still have status and reputation can be opened to powerful people to purchase, so as to raise funds for the country."

The little prince thought about it and thought that this suggestion would be really helpful economically and could increase the revenue of the treasury. So he asked: "Grandpa, do you think this approach is beneficial to the country?"

He Yudong responded with some contemplation: "Your Majesty, this approach can increase fiscal revenue for the country and help stabilize the domestic economy. However, it needs to be carefully considered to ensure that it does not affect the political stability of the court and the confidence of the people."

Grand Tutor Li Xuan also expressed his views: "If this approach is done with caution, it can bring substantial benefits to the country, but corruption and embezzlement must be avoided and the purity and integrity of the court must be maintained."