Film and Television: The Great Feng Sword Immortal, starting with Lingyue's updo hairstyle

After saying this, Wei Yuan left.

The Empress suddenly stood up, her eyes misty with tears as she looked at Wei Yuan's retreating figure.

"You won't even... stay a little longer?"

Wei Yuan took a deep breath, said nothing more, and walked out of Fengqi Palace.

It's not that he didn't want to stay longer, it's that he couldn't!

After staying in Fengqi Palace for a long time, Emperor Yuanjing became suspicious and feared that it might be detrimental to the Empress.

As the empress watched the departing figure, two streams of tears rolled down her cheeks.

……

At the same time that Wei Yuan entered the palace, Su Nan also entered the palace.

One went to Fengqi Palace, and the other went to the elegant garden where Huaiqing was.

While you still have the gold medal, go to the palace more often to build relationships with the princesses.

Perhaps because of what he said last time, Huaiqing's attitude towards southern Jiangsu has improved considerably today.

Huaiqing warmly welcomed Su Nan, even bringing out fine wine from the palace.

She doesn't like drinking, so this was probably prepared especially for Su Nan.

"The eldest princess doesn't seem very interested in the Sangbo 443 bombing case?"

During the conversation, Su Nan suddenly asked a question.

Although Huaiqing was a princess, she was extremely concerned about court affairs.

However, she paid little attention to the recent bombing of Sangbo.

"While the Sangbo bombing is important, the current political situation in the court is worrying."

Huaiqing's voice was cold and his words were full of worry.

She took a sip of tea, which moistened her lips.

“Recently, there has been frequent infighting among the various factions in the court, and with the capital inspection underway, everyone hopes to take advantage of this opportunity to purge their enemies and strengthen themselves.”

Every year during the annual imperial examinations, the various factions in the court engaged in the most intense infighting.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a bloodbath!

Whoever wins the annual imperial examination in the capital often becomes the largest party in the court!

For example, the powerful royal party that is currently gaining momentum was the final winner in the last imperial examination.

"Isn't this the situation Emperor Yuanjing wanted to see?"

Su Nan took a sip of wine and chuckled.

Huaiqing glanced at Su Nan but did not pursue the matter of his disrespect.

"Indeed, the chaotic situation in the court is beneficial to Father Emperor."

"The more intense the fighting between the political parties, the more peacefully he can cultivate his spiritual path."

“If one or two families become too powerful, the court will slip out of Father’s control.”

Although Su Nan preferred to chat with Huai Qing about romantic topics, it seemed that the future empress was more concerned with politics.

He had no choice but to cater to her interests and have a deeper conversation with her about factional strife, saying, "Factional strife is a double-edged sword; it can maintain Emperor Yuanjing's position, but it can also disrupt the court."

"The more political parties there are, the more intense the infighting becomes. In the long run, no one will pay attention to political affairs, and their minds will be full of conspiracies and schemes to bring down their opponents."

Huaiqing, well-versed in history, narrowed his eyes and deliberately asked, "Wouldn't it be better to eliminate factional strife directly to prevent future troubles?"

Su Nan laughed and said, "Without factions in the court, all sorts of strange things happen."

Without factions within the government, all sorts of strange things happen...

Huaiqing pondered the words repeatedly, his eyes shining, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

Seeing that Huaiqing was very interested in the factional struggles, Su Nan immediately said, "I have some humble opinions. I wonder if the Princess would be interested in hearing them?"

Upon hearing this, Huaiqing quietly straightened his posture and nodded, saying, "I am willing to hear Mr. Su's insightful opinion."

Su Nan took a sip of his drink and said, "It's nothing special, just some drunken ramblings."

Huaiqing remained unmoved and listened attentively.

"To check and balance the court, you don't need so many parties; just three equally powerful ones will suffice."

"Three parties?"

Huaiqing heard an unfamiliar word.

Su Nan nodded and said, "If it were just two parties, they might form an alliance in private, appearing to be irreconcilable on the surface but colluding with each other behind the scenes."

"But if there is a three-way balance of power, it will be difficult for them to reach a consensus on their interests, and the political situation will be relatively stable, making it easier to check and balance each other."

"...".

Chapter 66 Your Highness Huaiqing, I really don't have a single drop left.

Huaiqing listened silently, then pondered for a long time before nodding.

"Mr. Su is absolutely right."

She looked at Su Nan, a hint of surprise on her usually aloof face.

"Everyone knows that Mr. Su's poetry is extraordinary... but no one expected that Mr. Su also had such unique insights into governing the country."

"It's a real pity that someone as talented as you isn't in the imperial court."

Huaiqing's words implied an attempt to win him over and persuade him.

In her view, Duke Wei was nothing more than a paperhanger for the Great Feng Empire.

However, even with the efforts of Wei Gong alone, it would be difficult to support this dilapidated and leaky high-rise building.

With such abilities, if Su Nan could enter the imperial court and work alongside Duke Wei...

The Great Feng Dynasty... may still have a chance to make a comeback!

Su Nan understood the meaning behind Huai Qing's words and smiled without saying a word.

With Emperor Yuanjing or Emperor Zhende still around, the Great Feng Dynasty was doomed.

If the roots are rotten, how can a withered tree possibly revive?!

Su Nan didn't have the same ambitions as Huai Qing and Wei Yuan; he just wanted to have wine to drink and beautiful women to keep him company every day.

Life is already wonderful.

of course.

If Huaiqing becomes empress, then that's a different story!

He still had strong feelings for the Empress.

Su Nan avoided the topic raised by Huai Qing and continued:

"In fact, besides the numerous factions, the Great Feng court has another very fatal problem..."

Huaiqing's cold eyes lit up slightly as he gazed at Su Nan.

She was eager to know what Su Nan's opinion was of the Great Feng Dynasty.

Mr. Su's talents extend far beyond poetry!

"What's the problem? I hope Mr. Su can enlighten Huaiqing."

Huaiqing lowered his stance somewhat.

Even someone as proud as her had to set aside her arrogance in front of Su Nan.

Su Nan laughed:

"His Majesty can easily manipulate the officials in the court, such as their promotion, demotion, and dismissal."

"However, he could not control the lower-level officials and clerks, especially the latter, who were the main culprits behind the people's poverty!"

These words seemed to touch Huaiqing's heart, moving her deeply!

Huaiqing looked at Su Nan with a completely different expression, as if he had found a kindred spirit.

It turns out that there were others like her who saw the problems with this precarious building.

"Although Mr. Su is not in the court, he sees things more clearly than you gentlemen!"

"I am also very troubled by this problem!"

Su Nan smiled and held up two fingers.

"The problems of the bureaucrats in the Great Feng Dynasty have accumulated to this day for two reasons."

"First, the court was rife with factional strife and neglected management; to put it bluntly, they were all fighting and not doing anything."

"Second, Emperor Yuanjing has been cultivating Taoism for twenty-one years, and the court's control over the lower levels has seriously declined, which has led to the lawlessness of the clerks."

Huaiqing tapped her snow-white chin lightly several times.

"Mr. Su is absolutely right!"

"I've also thought about this problem, but I've never been able to find a solution!"

Immediately.

Huaiqing looked at Su Nan with a hopeful expression.

"Mr. Su, do you have any good ideas?"

Under Huaiqing's gaze, Su Nan slowly uttered four words.

"centralization."

Huaiqing looked thoughtful, carefully considering the meaning of those four words.

"In order to maintain the balance of power among the various factions, Emperor Yuanjing had to disperse the power in his hands."

"This led to his control over the entire empire declining again and again."

Su Nan stopped there.