I opened the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 232 Proud Peacock

Mizukage: "Come on. Look at Dorgon, he's a domineering CEO who doesn't take anyone seriously. He's like a proud peacock, showing off all day long. If he became your son-in-law, he would make a mess of our fairy mansion. It's like the Monkey King entering the Peach Garden - there's no peace. Besides, his story with Empress Xiaozhuang is so embarrassing. It's like a gossip star, people point fingers at him wherever he goes. Don't have this son-in-law. We have to find a clean person to live our lives, without so many messy things. Otherwise, our lives will be like those gossip magazines, which is a headache."

The Mizukage paused, then continued, "Besides, he is so overbearing that I will definitely feel wronged. I don't want to live a life where I am ordered around by others. I want someone who can respect me, someone who can get along with me on an equal footing. Not someone who is condescending all day long. It's like I am walking on a rugged path and have to endure the oppression of others. How tiring it is. I'd better find a gentle and considerate person who can live an ordinary and happy life with me."

Mizukage continued, "Look at those happy immortal couples, they all respect and care for each other, how sweet it is. But if I followed Dorgon, I would probably be like a punching bag every day, feeling wronged. It's like I'm acting in a sad drama, and there will never be a happy ending. What I want is someone who can create beautiful memories with me, not someone who makes me always look for warmth in memories. He is so overbearing and not suitable for me at all. I'd better find someone who is more suitable for me and can live a warm life with me in this immortal mansion."

Mizukage used a series of proverbs, allegorical sayings and popular funny memes to say: "His tyranny is like a violent storm, which makes people unable to resist; his pride is like a needle on a balloon, which may explode at any time; his scandals are like rotten eggs surrounded by flies, which makes people hate him. I don't want to be affected by his tyranny, pride and scandals. What I want is a life as gentle as the spring breeze, which makes people comfortable; what I want is a life as low-key as grass, which makes people feel at ease; what I want is an atmosphere as pure as white paper, which makes people happy. Just like the lyrics say, 'The most romantic thing I can think of is to grow old with you', but Dorgon certainly can't give me such romance, otherwise my life will be like that 'tangled mess' that can't be untied."

Emperor Zhenwu: "Kangxi is an incredible boy. He is capable of governing a country with both civil and military skills. He is the perfect candidate for a son-in-law."

The emperor stroked his beard and nodded slightly, his eyes full of admiration. "Look at Kangxi, he was a great sage emperor of the Qing Dynasty! He ascended the throne at a young age and managed the chaotic country in an orderly manner. In terms of civil administration, he implemented a series of policies that benefited the country and the people. He reduced taxes and levies, allowing the people to breathe and live a peaceful life by farming. He also made the imperial examination system flourish, selecting many talents for the country. It's like injecting a stream of clear water into a stagnant pool, making the whole country full of vitality. And as for martial arts, hey , that's pretty good. He put down the Three Feudatories Rebellion and made those ambitious guys obedient. He recovered Taiwan and brought those wandering people back to the embrace of the motherland. He personally led the expedition against Galdan, and was so majestic and defeated those troublemakers on the border. If this person became my son-in-law, I would be so proud! In the future, when I go out and chat with other gods, I can straighten my back and proudly say: "See, my son-in-law, Emperor Kangxi!"

After hearing this, Mizukage curled his lips and looked disapproving. "Your Majesty, don't be fooled by his appearance. Kangxi is so busy all day long that he has no time to take care of your daughter. Think about it, the affairs in his palace are like a mess. He is either reviewing memorials or summoning ministers all day long. He is busy from morning to night and doesn't even have time to drink a sip of water. If your daughter marries him, won't she have to stay alone in an empty room every day? How miserable her life will be! It's like being a widow. Moreover, look at his harem. My goodness, there are so many concubines that they can form a reinforced company. If he becomes your son-in-law, won't he be a playboy? Favoring this one today and that one tomorrow, can your daughter bear this? No, absolutely not. No. Besides, Your Majesty, what is your status? He is the high and mighty Zhenwu Emperor. Your daughter is also a royal child, you must find someone who treats her well with all his heart. Kangxi is busy with state affairs all day long, how can he focus on his family? Also, Your Majesty, don't forget, what era is it now, you can't just look at the superficial scenery. What is important now is equality between men and women, and what is needed is true love and mutual care. Kangxi obviously does not meet this standard. You can't push your daughter into the fire pit! If you really marry your daughter to him, you will regret it in the future. By then, it will be too late for you to regret it, and it will really be like "a dumb person eating coptis - unable to express his pain." "

Emperor Zhenwu: "Yongzheng is very diligent. He is decisive and responsible. He should be a good son-in-law."

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, as if recalling the deeds of Yongzheng. "This Yongzheng, he was a diligent emperor. He worked hard all day long and was very concerned about the country. He was decisive and never dragged his feet. He acted when it was time to act, and was very resolute. He was responsible, daring, and not afraid of offending people. Such a man is responsible and reliable. If he were my son-in-law, he would definitely take good care of the family. Moreover, he knew how to reform and innovate, and implemented many good policies. It's like putting new wheels on an old carriage, allowing the country to run faster and more steadily."

Mizukage snorted coldly, his face full of disdain. "Hmph, Your Majesty, Yongzheng's methods are harsh, and he has a stern face all day long. If he were your son-in-law, how depressing would the atmosphere at home be. Just imagine, who can stand facing a cold face all day long? It feels like falling into an ice hole, uncomfortable all over. Moreover, his methods are so harsh that they are frightening. He is merciless to ministers, and he kills or demotes them at will. If he has a conflict with your daughter in the future, won't she be scared to death? And, Your Majesty, don't be fooled by his apparent diligence. He does that for his throne and his own power. He launched a literary inquisition, which is too conservative. He is different from the free and easy life of us gods. We gods are free and unrestrained, saying whatever we want and doing whatever we want. But what about him? He is suspicious all day long, afraid that others will say bad things about him. If your daughter marries him, she will be worried all day long, right? This son-in-law is absolutely not acceptable. Besides, Your Majesty, you have to think about your daughter's happiness. You have to find a son-in-law who is gentle, considerate, cheerful and generous. Yongzheng obviously does not meet this standard. If you marry your daughter to him, your daughter's life will be miserable in the future. That would be like "getting on a pirate ship - unable to get off". "

Emperor Zhenwu: "Qianlong is a child who is the ruler of a prosperous era. He is talented and courageous. It will be an honor for him to be his son-in-law."

The emperor smiled as if he saw the brilliant achievements of Qianlong. "Qianlong is a talented and ambitious emperor. He has written so many poems. Although the quality is uneven, his talent can be seen. He also likes to travel around and has a wide range of knowledge. He is also very ambitious and has made the country prosperous. The scene and momentum are simply the style of a lord of a prosperous age. If he were my son-in-law, I would take him out and it would be so face-saving. Wherever he goes, he will attract envious eyes from others. Moreover, he knows how to enjoy life, which is a bit like us gods. He knows how to find fun in a busy life. This is a person who knows how to live."

But Mizukage cried out "Aiyah" and waved his hands. "Aiyah, Your Majesty, please don't be fooled by Qianlong's ostentation. He only knows how to show off by traveling everywhere. He even calls himself the Ten Perfect Old Man. He is very narcissistic. Look at how much money he spent on his six trips to the south of the Yangtze River. It's simply a waste of money. Moreover, he likes to make grand ceremonies and is very wasteful. If he were your son-in-law, who knows how he would squander his money. In addition, he was a spendthrift in his later years and almost emptied the national treasury. He only knew how to enjoy himself all day long and didn't think about making progress. If your daughter married him, how would she live in the future? No, no. Besides, Your Majesty, please don't just look at his superficial glory. . His so-called literary talent is nothing but some fancy moves. Compared with the real great writers, it is far inferior. His courage is just relying on the kingdom built for him by his grandfather and his father. Without them, how could he be where he is today? This is like "standing on the shoulders of giants - thinking he is great". Your Majesty, you must open your eyes and not be fooled by his appearance. You must find a son-in-law who is down-to-earth, stable, diligent and frugal. Qianlong obviously does not meet this standard. If you marry your daughter to him, you will have troubles in the future. That would really be "stealing a chicken but losing the rice". "

The Great Emperor Zhenwu stared into the distance with a sharp gaze and said softly, "The Emperor Jiaqing is truly admirable! With his firm determination and courageous actions, he successfully overthrew the corrupt and lawless Heshen. This move was like a thunderbolt that split the sky and shocked everyone."

His voice seemed to travel through time and space, echoing in the long river of history. Then, he continued: "Not only that, Emperor Jiaqing knew that the source of corruption in the government was the corruption of officials, so he vigorously rectified the administration of officials. He was very observant and severely punished those who embezzled, accepted bribes, and committed fraud for personal gain, leaving no place to hide. Such actions are truly a blessing for the country and the people."

After saying this, the Great Emperor Zhenwu nodded slightly, expressing his appreciation and affirmation for Emperor Jiaqing. When the people around heard this, they also nodded in agreement, full of respect for this wise and powerful emperor.

The emperor raised his chin slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. "Look at Emperor Jiaqing, he did a great thing! Heshen, that old fox, was rich enough to rival a country and had great power. How many people dared to be angry with him but dared not speak out. But as soon as Emperor Jiaqing came to power, he acted decisively and brought Heshen down. This was really a great relief! The determination and courage to rectify the administration of officials are not something that ordinary people can have. This shows that Emperor Jiaqing is capable and responsible, and is a man who can accomplish great things. If he became my son-in-law, he would definitely bring honor to the family. In the future, in the circle of gods, I can also stand up straight and proudly say: 'See, my son-in-law, Emperor Jiaqing!' His move brought a new atmosphere to the country and frightened those corrupt officials. It's like throwing a huge stone into a stagnant pool of water, stirring up thousands of waves. With such a son-in-law, what else do I have to worry about?"

After hearing this, Mizukage curled his lips in disdain and folded his hands across his chest. "Your Majesty, please don't be fooled by Emperor Jiaqing's little move. He only overthrew Heshen, but he had no ability to reverse the decline of the Qing Dynasty. Think about it, the Qing Dynasty was already in tatters at that time. What's the use of overthrowing Heshen? It's like giving a seriously ill patient a painkiller, which only treats the symptoms but not the root cause. Moreover, Emperor Jiaqing doesn't have that kind of talent and strategy, and he can't lead the country to prosperity. Being your son-in-law is not enough. Look at his character, he is too weak. He hesitates when encountering something and dares not make a decisive decision. . How is this not like your style? You are majestic and domineering. Your daughter is also a royal branch and jade leaf, you need to find a man with courage and responsibility. Emperor Jiaqing obviously does not meet this standard. And, Your Majesty, what era is it now? You can't just look at the surface. What matters now is strength and ability. Emperor Jiaqing was in that position, but he didn't make any earth-shaking achievements. How can this be possible? If you marry your daughter to him, you will regret it in the future. At that time, you will be like a dumb person eating coptis - you can't say your pain. "

Shuiying paused and continued, "Think about it, although Emperor Jiaqing overthrew Heshen, there are still a lot of problems behind. The country's economy is still so bad, and the people's lives are still so hard. He didn't come up with any good solutions to these problems. It's like a doctor who only cured a minor illness of the patient, but turned a blind eye to other major illnesses. How can such a person be your son-in-law? Also, Your Majesty, don't forget that the world is changing rapidly now. Other countries are developing rapidly, but the Qing Dynasty is standing still. Emperor Jiaqing doesn't have the spirit of pioneering and innovation, so how can he lead the country to keep up with the pace of the times? If your daughter follows him in the future, she will be outdone by other gods' sons-in-law, won't she? That's so embarrassing. You have to think about your daughter's happiness and future. When looking for a son-in-law, you have to find someone who is capable, visionary, and responsible. Emperor Jiaqing is far from that. If you marry your daughter to him, it would be like 'putting flowers on cow dung-waste'."