There was no smile on the face of the retired emperor. His pale face was very serious and his eyes were sharp. His direct expression gave Zhou Shuren a sense of oppression.
Zhou Shuren's back was tense. He thought that if he was not used to the aura of the retired emperor, he would have panicked.
The emperor retracted his aura, "You are not from an aristocratic family. It is okay to be born in a local family, but your vision and ideas should not be nurtured by the Zhou family."
Sometimes we have to admit that the education of aristocratic families is powerful. The vision of the children of aristocratic families is accumulated by generations of family members. This is not something you can learn if you want to. It is the foundation, inheritance and wisdom.
Zhou Shuren relaxed, knowing that the retired emperor would investigate him carefully. If it weren't for the blood relationship of the Rong family, the retired emperor would not trust him as much as he did now.
What the emperor said was right. The original body was not without vision and ideas.
His ideas are different from Wu Ming's. Wu Ming's outstanding status as the emperor is acceptable because Wu Ming is a pure ancient, which means he cannot be separated from the ancient times, while his thoughts stand on the shoulders of giants of later generations and he has learned the essence.
The emperor didn't want Zhou Shuren to explain. He wouldn't believe it. He was going to die, so he wanted to tell it. "If you have a secret, it will be a secret for life. What do you think?"
Zhou Shuren's heart was pounding, "Yes."
The emperor smiled, but it only lasted for a moment, and his tone became stern again, "You are trying to change, am I right?"
Zhou Shuren is now particularly relaxed. "Only with change can there be a future? You have seen the benefits of change. Without change, the country would not be as stable as it is now, and the people would not have the good life they have now."
Look at the surrounding countries. Our people are also affected by the Little Glacier, but they have a future. This is all brought about by the changes.
If he hadn't changed, he wouldn't have been able to achieve what he has now even if he had great abilities.
The emperor said quietly, "You have the country in your eyes."
Country and emperor, he slowly figured out that what Zhou Shuren had in mind was the country, not the imperial rule. After he figured it out, he locked himself up for a few days, replaying Zhou Shuren's official career over and over again. He felt complicated the first time, but after a few times, he was no longer angry with Zhou Shuren.
Zhou Shuren was silent this time. Yes, he had the country in his eyes. The country belonged to everyone. "Minister."
The Emperor raised his hand and said, "I have had two nightmares. It is because of you that the country is now stable and the imperial power is secure."
This is merit. If he hadn't been shocked by the two nightmares, he wouldn't have calmed down so easily. Although he was angry, he never thought of taking Zhou Shuren's life.
Zhou Shuren was shocked. He was relaxed, but he was also thinking about the consequences. He didn't expect the emperor to not be angry. "Thank you for your protection and trust."
The emperor smiled and said, "I cannot see the future, but I have accepted many of your ideas. I think the future will be bright, so you must help me see it and tell me."
Don't let him regret his decision. To stabilize the country and ensure its security, Zhou Shuren has the country in his heart and is determined to protect the country.
Zhou Shuren cried, "Yes."
The Emperor continued, "You don't have to be the prince's master, but I hope you can teach the prince's children."
Zhou Shuren was stunned, "The Emperor."
The Emperor gestured for him not to speak. "I know there will be many changes in the future. I believe in my descendants, but they also lack guidance. The Crown Prince has learned to guard, and the Crown Prince's descendants must have new ideas."
He remembered what Zhou Shuren had said about change, and remembered that not changing would mean stepping back. He thought his memory was fuzzy, but he didn't expect it to be so clear before he died.
Zhou Shuren swallowed his saliva. He truly admired the emperor, who had seen through the future.
The Emperor continued, "I heard from the Emperor that the countries that came from the oceans have changed very quickly, especially in terms of ship technology and gunpowder. I always remember you saying that those who lag behind will be beaten."
So he was afraid that the prince's offspring would only know how to guard, so he had to choose a master.
After saying so much, the Emperor took a moment to calm down and continued, "I haven't figured it out yet. If you don't want to be the Prince, then don't be the Prince. I won't force you. But now I see things more clearly. I won't force you to be the Prince's teacher. You have to teach his offspring well."
Zhou Shuren looked at the retired emperor's eyes and said, "Your Majesty."
The Emperor said, "The Emperor agrees."
He had already talked to the emperor and didn't say much about Zhou Shuren, only about the future. He also knew that even if he didn't say much, Zhou Shuren's son would be able to think of it.
Zhou Shuren took a deep breath and said, "As long as I am alive, I will definitely teach you well."
The emperor said: "Then you have to live a few more years."
He hoped Zhou Shuren would live a long life more than ever. Looking at Zhou Shuren's hair, he was really worried that the old guy would not live long.
Outside the bedroom, the emperor stood quietly. Everyone's eyes looked in the direction of the bedroom. They were all curious about what they were talking about and why they were talking for so long.
The second prince was shocked. Even though his grandfather was dying, he still wanted to see Marquis Zhou and talked for such a long time. He was shocked at the position Marquis Zhou held in his grandfather's heart.
The prince was truly sad. The emperor was thinking of him even before he died, and he shed tears quietly.
At the door of the bedroom, Zhou Shuren came out with red eyes, "The Emperor, please come in."
At the last moment, the emperor wanted to stay with the emperor and give him the final instructions.
Zhou Shuren ignored the inquiring gazes and sat in his original seat. His heart had been on a roller coaster ride, but now it finally settled down.
The emperor saw that his father had his eyes closed and hurried over, "Father."
The Emperor opened his eyes and saw the door was closed. He motioned for his son to sit next to him, "I hope you remember that Zhou Shuren stabilized the country and brought peace to the nation."
The emperor smiled bitterly, "Father, I have never forgotten."
The Emperor said again: "I have already told him that the Crown Prince's baby is a legitimate son, and Zhou Shuren will be the child's master."
The emperor had no objection. He and his father knew that Zhou Shuren had something in his mind. "Wait until he's five years old and send him over."
The Emperor waved his hand and said, "Four years old. Alas, this old boy is so weak, I am worried. I will teach him for a few more years if possible."
The emperor recalled Zhou Shuren's hair and became worried. It was not possible that if his grandson did not grow up, Zhou Shuren would, bah, not think, "my son would keep an eye on me."
If that doesn’t work, then it will be Zhou Shuren’s offspring.
The emperor pointed to his head and said, "He has good things in his head. He didn't show them because it's not appropriate or because he doesn't want to be too prominent and cause taboos. He cares about his descendants. Don't push him too hard."
After so many years of being the emperor and his subjects, he knew the emperor well enough, if not completely.
Your Majesty, "My son understands."
Over the years, he has been no worse to Zhou Shuren than his father.
The emperor became weaker again. "The country is with you. I have nothing to worry about. You will have to shoulder the responsibility in the future. If you are tired, don't force yourself. Your son is here to share the pressure."
The emperor thought of the time when he was still the crown prince, when his father drank tea and he reviewed memorials. He smiled, but tears rolled down his cheeks, "My son can't bear to leave you."
The emperor looked at his wife who had been sitting in the distance. She had been sitting there like a statue since he woke up. "I have nothing to say. Let me stay with your mother for a while."