Perhaps, for the human world, no matter what time of day, the time of stability and peace is always extremely short. And what happens all the time is more unexpected wars and accidents.

Sometimes, even Yuan Zhao, who has grown into a true imperial jade pillar, will sigh for no reason. It is indeed not easy to manage such a huge country well.

In the eyes of ordinary Chang'an people, it is not a very important thing for some clan forces to rebel and be pacified quickly. In the years before, a much larger and more damaging rebellion than this one was overwhelming. Not worth mentioning this time. Similarly, the historical records are only a few brushstrokes, and the cause and process are not even explained.

“…… In autumn and September, the clan was in turmoil in Chang'an. Yuan Gong extinguished. ”

Just a few simple words have made countless thrilling secrets disappear into the dust of history. Later historians, for whatever purpose, deliberately avoided everything about this event. Because it not only did not damage the social stability of the Han Empire, but on the contrary, it eliminated the last hidden danger. It provided extremely favorable conditions for the formulation and inheritance of the new system of the dynasty in the future. Perhaps, it is precisely because of this reason that no one is interested in pursuing it, even if it is not hidden from His Holiness.

However, in the autumn of Chang'an that year, naturally not many people realized the great significance of this incident. Everyone's attention, and the eyes of the whole world, were now focused on the incomparable event of the Centennial Ceremony of the Empire.

Eight parties gather in Chang'an, and the crown is full of Beijing. In the following autumn, it lasted until the beginning of spring, which lasted for more than half a year. The greatest city in the world at that time would carry out a series of political, economic, cultural, and military ...... and other major activities. If you look at it in the long history, this is a very important milestone. It marked the Han Empire's official emergence as the cohesive and leader of all human races.

Towering China, majestic and yellow, inheriting the past and opening up the future, grand light!

However, not many people can understand that in the center of this thousand rays of light, the person who bears the hope and glory of the world is not as busy as the outside world imagines. On the contrary, this period of time was the most relaxed and peaceful day he had been in the years since he ascended to the court.

"Yuan Zhao, the grand ceremony of the empire, there are thousands of things, and countless major matters cannot be missed at all! At such a critical juncture, you left it alone and went out of Chang'an with Your Majesty...... This、This is too irresponsible! What if something goes wrong? ”

Autumn colors are thick and the valleys are colorful. Standing on a high place and looking at Zhongnan Mountain, the colorful and magnificent are infinite. Standing in the wind, listening to the sound of the Wei River surging under his feet, the old man with a childish face, although he is very old, he looks very energetic.

To this day, there are very few people in the world who can speak by Yuan Zhao's name. And the old man of the Confucian crown said casually, he didn't seem to think that this was a big deal, and his identity could be imagined.

Yuan Zhao, who was sitting on a huge rock, smiled with a bit of respect on his face. Hearing the old man's words, he didn't care at all, as if such a conversation was between them

Normal interactions.

"Master Dong, it's out of the way. The imperial court has a clear division of labor, and the ministers in charge have their own responsibilities, and they naturally deal with it...... What's more, such a large-scale event is a good opportunity to exercise the coordination and cooperation ability of various departments. As a ruler, the best way to do this is not to intervene. Hehe! ”

Dong Zhongshu, who was already in his eighties, turned his head and looked seriously at the young man with whom he could be called a year-old friend. Seeing the other party's breezy appearance, an illusion suddenly rose in his heart. The other party is so young, but he dominates the world like cooking a small fresh, and between his gestures, he is calm, and everything seems to have been planned in his heart...... If it weren't for the fact that he had witnessed his growth over the years, this former Chang'an Royal Academy priest who was rich and rigorous would almost be paranoid that Yuan Zhao was "inhuman"!

"You have that kind of confidence, and I naturally believe that nothing too big will go wrong. Alas! It's strange to say, many things that seem impossible in the eyes of the world have become reality one by one in your hands...... In fact, in the old man's view, leveling the four realms and expanding the land for thousands of miles is certainly an unprecedented martial art, which can be called a meritorious achievement. However, compared with maintaining the prosperity, stability and steady development of the entire territory of the world, it is nothing! ”

The autumn wind rises again, and the reed flowers fly white. On the bank of the Wei River, a fleet of ships is ready to go, and the huge sails are sailing against the wind. Dong Zhongshu's heart fluctuated, and his old face and sideburns were all traces of snow. Yuan Zhao stretched out his hand, quietly brushed the floc off his shoulders for him, restrained his smile, and said.

"Master Dong has an overreputation. The achievements of the Han Empire today are not a one-day achievement, and they are far from being the credit of my own alone. This is the accumulation of a hundred years of heritage of the Han Dynasty, and it is also the result of countless hot-blooded men of the Chinese nation who have gone forward and succeeded each other and are not afraid of sacrifice. After years of war, countless soldiers died on the battlefield, and the horse leather shrouded ...... It can be described as an inch of mountains and rivers and an inch of blood, and a hundred battles and thousands of catastrophes can be reborn! Every time I think about it, I feel ashamed that I haven't done a good enough job. There is no reason to relax and slack off, causing unforgivable mistakes! ”

The simple language contains his truest feelings. After more than 20 years of ups and downs, he thinks like this in his heart, and even more so. Dong Zhongshu, like countless people in the world, sees it in his eyes and remembers it in his heart. He let out a long sigh and nodded.

"Yuan Zhao, everything you do, no one needs to comment on it, you have a thousand years of history, and you have your own judgment! Your enthusiasm moistens the common people, and it is not something that the old man can express clearly by saying a few words here with white teeth...... Hehe! It is not surprising that the old man has lived for such an age. If you can witness the current prosperity in your lifetime, even if you die tomorrow, you should die without regrets! It's just that the past is over, and the future is difficult, and the reason why I came to see you today is to ask you a good question to answer the last worry in my heart. ”

After finishing speaking, Dong Zhongshu's eyes that had read all the things in the world stared at Yuan Zhao's face tightly, not letting go of any slight change in his expression. However, he didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. The young Han Guogong smiled again, calmly facing his sharp gaze, and the corners of his mouth curled up, as if to him

The questions to be asked are already clear.

"I'm listening, but it's up to Master Dong to ask."

Loyal guards and a large number of followers waited quietly not far away. Cangshan is far-reaching, and Weishui is rapid. The eagle flew over Changle Plateau, hovering incessantly. This land full of legends attracts the attention of all people in the world, and it is the hope of the future of the entire empire.

"Yuan Zhao, in the near future, in which direction will you take the Han Empire? And where will the imperial power be placed? ”

The long wind hunts, crosses the mountains and rivers, and goes straight to the clouds. As far as the eye can see, the stratus clouds that drive the sky change into various shapes. Yuan Zhao, who was in a flying cloak behind him, was silent for a moment, and then he pointed to the deep sky, with infinite emotion in his voice.

"Master Dong, look at the flowing clouds in the sky, there is no pause for a moment. The wind doesn't stop, and neither does it. It is covered with heavy clouds, it is also obscuring the sky, and it is still it when the sky is clear. The so-called white clouds and dogs are illusory and impermanent! And the general trend of the world and the cycle of prosperity and decline in the world, why is this not the case? Master Dong is a scholar of heaven and man, familiar with ancient and modern, and the way of learning, which can be called the first in the world. Naturally, I understand the truth between the two. ”

Dong Zhongshu sat cross-legged, nodded slightly, and listened carefully. Many of his disciples and disciples stood with their hands down, although they could not hear the conversation between the two of them from a distance. But with Dong Zhongshu's achievements and status today, he is willing to calmly listen to Yuan Zhao's explanation, which is nearly a year younger than him, and the importance of this answer is self-evident.

"As far as I know, there is not a single dynasty of all the dynasties of the ages, big or small, strong or weak, that has not eventually perished. It seems to have become a spell to break, or iron law! ”

"Could it be...... Will the Han Empire, which is so strong, also perish in the future? ”

"Yes! The three generations of holy kings are far away, not to mention first. What about the Great Qin Dynasty established by the First Emperor with the power of unifying Liuhe? If you follow the old path, the outcome of any dynasty will be the same. Maybe the only difference is in the length of time! ”

"However, the old man still doesn't believe that my Han Huaxia, which has developed into a super strong situation, will also come to an end...... Hum! Yuan Zhao, don't be too arrogant and alarmist! ”

In the shocking conversation between the two people, although Dong Zhongshu was excited, he still stubbornly raised his head, wanting to refute Yuan Zhao's affirmation. It's just that the other party didn't look at him with a trace of fireworks, as if he had already seen through the weakness in his heart.

"It starts to sprout, it grows, it grows, it grows, it grows, it is super prosperous, and then after reaching a node, it begins to decay little by little, until it dies, and then it starts the next cycle...... From the big country to the small gang group, they will all go through such a stage. As long as the Han Empire adhered to the imperial system, future decline and demise would be inevitable, and no one's efforts would help. This is the iron law set by God, man, after all, can not overcome the sky! ”

I don't know why, there was inexplicable sadness in Yuan Zhao's tone. Two lives and two lives, what he has seen and heard, prosperity and decline, glory and disgrace, he knows better than anyone else.

So, can I do this problem that so many amazing and brilliant people have not been able to solve for thousands of years, and I have the ability to do it better?