The most romantic little emperor

He paused for a moment, his eyes as sharp as torches, taking in the subtle expressions of the two men, and then continued in a gentle but forceful tone: "Looking at your father, Emperor Liang Yang, his life's merits and demerits have always been controversial."

"It is undeniable that although he left behind many controversies, he still made many contributions, especially before the establishment of the Liang Dynasty, he led troops to fight everywhere, ended the division between the north and the south, and made great contributions to the unification of the Liang Dynasty."

"Afterwards, he ascended the throne, and traveled west and north. He first resisted the invasion of the Liao cavalry in the north, and the Liao people dared not go south for decades. There was no more war at the border, and the people were able to rest and recuperate."

"He even made a tour to the west, setting a precedent and incorporating the vast western territory into Daliang's territory, thus consolidating Daliang's rule over the west."

"It was his expansion of territory that pushed the Central Plains Dynasty to an unprecedented height. The breadth of the territory was unprecedented. His achievements were so outstanding that he surpassed most emperors in ancient times and eclipsed them."

"Secondly, the imperial examination was created. Before the Daliang Dynasty, the official selection system mainly selected officials from high-ranking nobles and wealthy families. Children from poor families had almost no chance to become officials in the court."

"Emperor Yang of Liang, with extraordinary courage, reformed the bureaucratic system and established the imperial examination system for selecting officials. Although the imperial examination system was not fully developed during the Liang Dynasty, it is undeniable that the Liang Dynasty laid the foundation for the development of the imperial examination system."

"It was this groundbreaking move that paved a smooth road for children from poor families to enter the palace of power."

"This is not just an institutional innovation, but also an awakening of the spirit of the times, which indicates that knowledge and talent will become a bridge across class barriers. Its significance is profound enough to influence future generations for hundreds or even thousands of years."

"Third, develop education and culture. Emperor Liang Yang, with extraordinary foresight, vigorously established educational institutions to cultivate talents."

"The three major academies in the capital today have been established on this basis. These three academies not only carry the weight of history, but will also become the halls for the inheritance of knowledge and wisdom for future generations."

“Thus, although the Daliang Dynasty has collapsed, the cultural treasures left by the Daliang Dynasty have been passed down.”

"Of course, Emperor Liang Yang's cultural sentiments went far beyond the construction of academies. He also ordered the opening of avenues for talent and strongly supported the compilation of various classics. Whether it was classics, history, or miscellaneous arts, they all received unprecedented attention and development."

"What I admire even more is that Emperor Liang Yang, with his broad mind, established the Four-Directions Posthouse to receive envoys from various countries. This is not only a bridge between the border and the Central Plains, but also a bond connecting countries around the world."

"His move undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the prosperity of the Central Plains' foreign exchanges."

"Fourth, the construction of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Although Emperor Yang of Liang used the whole country's strength to build the Grand Canal, it accelerated the demise of the Liang Dynasty."

"But the construction of the Grand Canal facilitated water transport between the north and the south. It is like a shining pearl, injecting inexhaustible vitality into the prosperity and development of the economy."

"It is like a lifeline, seamlessly connecting the prosperity of the south with the majesty of the north. The unimpeded water transport has opened a new era of trade and cultural exchange."

"The completion of the Grand Canal has left a valuable asset for future generations and has had a far-reaching impact on promoting national prosperity and ethnic integration. It is an indelible and indisputable monument that will go down in history."

"These achievements will be judged by future generations, and I cannot easily deny or erase them."

When Xiao Tianyang and Xiao Meiren heard this, ripples appeared in their hearts and their eyes became moist unconsciously. They never expected that the current emperor would have such a high opinion of their father.

This feeling of being recognized is like the warm spring sunshine, penetrating the dust of years and illuminating the softest corners in their hearts.

They looked at each other and smiled; that smile contained both relief and an imperceptible bitterness; their excitement surged like a tide, difficult to calm down.

"History always likes to judge an emperor by his merits and demerits."

Qin Hao's voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to carry the echo of history. "Indeed, merits and faults are like the brilliance of the sun and the moon, each illuminating one side."

"If your father can be strict with himself, and with a heart of both virtue and talent, firmly maintain the foundation of Daliang, not seek quick success, and not be greedy for temporary reputation, even if he cannot be compared with the sage monarchs of the ages, he will surely be a wise monarch praised by future generations."

"However, the world is unpredictable and people's hearts are easily changed. His fault was that he was eager for quick success and instant benefits, and did not care about the people's strength. He used the country's funds to satisfy his personal desires and indulged in extravagance. In the end, he planted the seeds of the collapse of the country, causing thousands of people to suffer from war and displacement, and the wheel of history turned in another direction."

"No gold is pure, and no man is perfect. In my eyes, Emperor Yang of Liang was not entirely a tyrant, but an emperor with both merits and faults. His historical status and influence on future generations need to be comprehensively considered based on his many-sided behaviors and contributions."

Speaking of this, Qin Hao's gaze became deep, as if he had penetrated the barriers of time and space, looking directly at that magnificent yet regretful history.

Xiao Tianyang and Xiao Meiren listened in silence, with mixed feelings in their hearts, including complex emotions towards their father and deep thoughts on history.

At this moment, they all seemed to have grown up a lot, and they also understood how stupid and ridiculous it was for them, as descendants of the royal family of the Daliang Dynasty, to drag thousands of people into dire straits in order to fight against Xia and restore Liang over the years.

Qin Hao nodded slightly, his eyes deep. After a moment of silence, his voice resounded through the hall like a morning bell and an evening drum, and every word was sonorous: "I have a sword to cut off the injustice in the world. I have a wish, I hope the world will be peaceful, and there will be no more hatred and disputes."

"Xiao Tianyang, Xiao Tianyue, your Xiao family was once the ruler of the world, so you should care about the world. Are you willing to put aside the hatred and past grudges in your hearts for the sake of the people of the world, end the disputes in the world, and bring peace to Daxia?"

Before he could finish his words, a light breeze blew past, the door was quietly pushed open, and Xiao Wuliang walked in leisurely. His steps were a little heavy and his eyes were complicated.

He sighed softly, and the sound seemed to have traveled through the corridor of time, with a bit of helplessness and relief: "Your Majesty's words just now are like spring rain, which goes straight into people's hearts. Although my Xiao family has claimed to be carrying the destiny, we also know that the torrent of history is rolling forward and cannot be stopped by human power."

"Tianyang, Tianyue, it's time to let go of some things! Your father claims to be the one chosen by heaven, but he is unable to manage this huge country. It is only a matter of time before he is destroyed. This is heaven's will, and you cannot blame others. I believe that his spirit in heaven will not blame you either."