The Sorrowmender

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"Very well, sit down." Xu Qingzhou gestured with his hand, indicating for them to take their seats. He pointed his folding fan at the crowd and asked again, "Does anyone have a different opinion?"

The ministers shook their heads!

"Good, then let me ask you all another question: Why is the emperor implementing reforms?"

One person answered, "For the peace and prosperity of the nation."

Another said, "For the people of the world."

Yet another replied, "For the stability of the nation and the welfare of the people."

Xu Qingzhou clapped his folding fan, making a loud "snap."

With a hearty voice, he said, "Good, very well said. As you all mentioned, the emperor's reforms are indeed for the peace and prosperity of the nation, for the people of the world, and for the stability of the nation and the welfare of the people."

"This all boils down to one word: the people. So, what are the people?"

Xu Qingzhou was a teacher, and the ministers were like students.

Just like this matter, he was also teaching the ministers.

Constantly asking questions, yet answering them himself.

"The people are the common folk, the foundation of everything."

"Some say the emperor is the sky of the nation, but I dare not agree. I believe the affairs of a nation should regard the people as the sky."

"Some also say that wearing this official robe makes you the parent officials of the people? I also disagree. In my view, it is the people who are your providers."

These two statements, one directly addressing the emperor, the other indirectly criticizing the ministers.

Most people's faces had already changed, their eyes filled with fear.

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