After two rounds of fighting with Zhen Mi, Jin Mao could no longer bear it and returned to the palace to rest for two days before going out to find another beauty.

Queen Guo!
I thought this person was just like Zhen Mi, who did whatever she wanted, but I didn't expect Queen Guo to have such a huge appetite.

When she learned that the person in front of her was the current emperor, she immediately used this as a threat and wanted to get some benefits from Guo.

"If your majesty does not agree, either kill me or I will make this scandal known to the world!"

Facing Queen Guo's threat, Jin Mao smiled. He never accepted threats.

Jin Mao's smile was full of amusement and unfathomable. He slowly walked to the window and looked at the clouds outside, as if everything was under control. "Queen Guo, you know that in this world, there are only a handful of people who can threaten me. And you, a mere woman, dare to threaten me with this, which makes me look at you with new eyes."

He turned around, staring at Queen Guo with a sharp gaze, and said in a tone that was both majestic and gentle: "However, I admire your courage and wisdom. But you must understand that true power lies not in threats, but in cooperation. If you can be used by me, I will give you and the Guo family the honor and protection they deserve."

When Queen Guo heard this, she was shocked. She had never expected that this young emperor had such magnanimity and broad-mindedness.

But this was a godsend opportunity, and Queen Guo didn't want to miss this only chance.

When Zhen Mi had a secret meeting with an important figure in Hongyun Tower a few days ago, she had some guesses.

Now that Jin Mao has shown his weakness, Queen Guo naturally understands that Zhen Mi's outcome will be her outcome, which is no outcome.

In that case, why not try to gain some benefits?
Anyway, no matter how things develop, she will never be able to enter the palace and become a concubine.

Queen Guo took a deep breath, and a look of determination and shrewdness flashed in her eyes. She slowly knelt on the ground, and said in a clear and firm voice: "Your Majesty is wise. Although I am a woman, I know that every man has a share of responsibility for the rise and fall of a country. I am willing to use the power of my family to assist Your Majesty and work together to plan for the great cause of the world. I only ask Your Majesty to promise one thing to ensure that the Guo family can live in peace in troubled times."

The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was quite surprised by Queen Guo's frankness. He opened his red lips and said, "Tell me what you think. As long as it is reasonable, I will consider it."

Queen Guo raised her head, her eyes were as sharp as torches. "What I am seeking is not for my own honor or disgrace, but for a safe haven for my family. I beg Your Majesty to grant the Guo family a fiefdom, allowing us to farm and guard our own land, away from the palace disputes. At the same time, I am willing to serve Your Majesty with my wisdom, whether in the court or in the harem, I can be a sharp sword in Your Majesty's hand, clearing away obstacles for Your Majesty and consolidating the country."

The emperor heard this and a playful smile appeared on his lips. He stood up, walked to Queen Guo, leaned over and whispered: "You are smart. You want your family to be safe, but you also want to have a place by my side. I like ambitious people, but I don't like ambitious women!"

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. My heart is all out of loyalty and self-preservation. The safety of the family is my unshirkable responsibility as a member of the Guo family; and loyalty to Your Majesty is my duty as a subject. All I want is to protect the family while helping Your Majesty solve problems and realize my own value. As for the word "ambition" Your Majesty mentioned, I think it is the persistence and pursuit of a goal. If Your Majesty can use it and turn it into a force for governing the country and maintaining peace, wouldn't it be a blessing?"

After hearing this, Jin Mao straightened up and looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if he was weighing something.

In fact, he felt it was a very difficult situation. This matter was a big scandal. Although he did not have any actual relationship with Queen Guo, it would not sound good if it got out.

If I kill him, it doesn't make sense.

Even if the law is used, it cannot punish any sin.

When Jin Mao had a headache, he thought of Zhen Mi.

"Not everyone is a woman like Luoshen."

However, Jin Mao could not be threatened by such a love affair. He knew that he was shouldering the heavy responsibility of the country's rise and fall, and his personal feelings must give way to the overall situation. So, he sighed softly, pulled his thoughts back to the current predicament, and decided to adopt a more sophisticated strategy to deal with the matter.

"Forget it. If this matter is handled properly, it may turn danger into opportunity." Jin Mao thought to himself, then summoned his trusted adviser and whispered, "Go and investigate this matter secretly. Be sure to investigate the source of the rumors and the motives behind them. At the same time, I want you to draft a memorial, using this matter as a warning to remind His Majesty and the court officials to pay attention to the importance of court customs and public opinion, but do not mention specific names to avoid unnecessary trouble."

The counselor took the order and left, while Jin Mao continued to ponder. He understood that true wisdom lies in how to skillfully use every challenge and transform it into a force to push the country forward. Although this incident was caused by personal feelings, it can also become an opportunity to rectify the government and establish a new style.

"As for that person..." Jin Mao muttered in his heart, referring to the person who was involved in the storm, "If he can prove his innocence with his talent or achievements, he may become a pillar of the court. After all, talents are rare and need to be used well."

Thinking of this, Jin Mao showed a barely perceptible smile on his face. He knew very well that as a wise minister, he should not only be able to calm the storm, but also be able to find opportunities from it and contribute his own strength to the long-term stability of the country.

Let public opinion kill the Guo family.

However, Jin Mao's calculations were far more than that. He knew that although the simple storm of public opinion could temporarily calm down, it was difficult to eradicate the fundamental problems, let alone truly push the country forward. Therefore, he secretly planned and decided to take this opportunity to not only rectify the atmosphere, but also to establish a more complete mechanism for selecting and supervising officials to ensure that the state machinery could operate efficiently and honestly. He began to prepare a series of reform plans, including strengthening the imperial examination system, so that talented scholars would have the opportunity to stand out and no longer be restricted by family background; at the same time, an independent supervisory agency would be established, directly responsible to the emperor, to closely supervise officials at all levels, severely punish corruption, and maintain the fairness of the court.

Jin Mao also proposed to open up channels for speech inside and outside the court, and encourage officials and the people to actively write letters to express their opinions. Whether it is good policies for governing the country or the suffering of the people, they should be taken seriously and solved. He believes that only when every voice of the country can be heard and every problem can be faced squarely, can the country truly move forward.

In addition, Jinmao also decided to visit various places in person to gain a deep understanding of the people's sentiments and opinions, and to ensure that the reform measures can truly benefit the people, rather than just remain on paper. He believes that only by thinking about problems from the perspective of the people can we formulate policies that are in line with national conditions, win the hearts of the people, and consolidate the foundation of the country.

With the gradual implementation of a series of reform measures, the court and the people began to show a new atmosphere. Officials paid more attention to their own moral cultivation and professional ability, and the people also felt the real changes and their confidence in the court was strengthened. And the talented man who was involved in the storm, with the strong recommendation of Jin Mao, emerged in the court with his real talents and became an important force in promoting national development.

Jin Mao looked at all this with great satisfaction and pride. He knew that he had not only successfully resolved a crisis, but also laid a solid foundation for the country's future development. And he would continue to silently protect this land and push the country forward as a wise minister.

Under his advocacy, a clean and upright atmosphere gradually formed in the court, and officials followed suit, not only paying attention to the governance of political affairs, but also focusing on the well-being of the people, striving to benefit the people with every decision, so that the country's development achievements can be truly implemented in everyone's life. Agriculture, commerce, education, culture... all fields have ushered in unprecedented prosperity, and the country's strength has gradually revealed the demeanor of a great power as it has steadily increased.

At the same time, Jinmao also knew that a country's prosperity is inseparable from openness and exchanges. He actively promoted friendly exchanges with neighboring countries, advocated trade exchanges and cultural exchanges, and made foreign countries learn from the Central Plains. The Central Plains culture also took this opportunity to spread far and wide, further enhancing the country's international influence. In this process, he personally participated in the formulation of a series of foreign policies, which not only reflected the country's majesty, but also maintained a peaceful and friendly attitude, and won wide acclaim.

In addition, Jinmao also attached great importance to talent training and selection. He advocated the establishment of more schools to encourage children of the people to read and learn to be practical. At the same time, he reformed the imperial examination system to make it more fair and just, so that more children from poor families have the opportunity to enter the officialdom through their own efforts and serve the country. These measures not only provided a large number of talents for the country, but also greatly stimulated the people's enthusiasm for learning, forming a good trend of advocating knowledge and respecting talents in the whole society.

As time goes by, Jinmao's name has gradually become closely linked to the prosperity of the country, becoming a legend passed down by later generations. And he has always maintained his original intention and mission, continued to work silently on the land he loves, and wrote a glorious chapter of this era with wisdom and sweat.

He knew that the strength of a country lies not only in the gathering of talents, but also in the openness of ideas and the prosperity of culture. Therefore, Jinmao advocated the establishment of more academies and libraries, encouraged academic exchanges and collisions of ideas, let the sparks of wisdom shine in every discussion, and illuminate the way forward. He personally participated in the compilation of historical books and classics, striving to preserve and pass on the cultural essence of the Chinese nation, so that future generations can draw wisdom from them, understand reason and cultivate themselves, learn from history, and create the future.

At the same time, Jinmao also paid attention to people's livelihood and implemented a series of policies that benefited the country and the people. He reduced taxes on the people, built water conservancy projects, improved farmland irrigation, increased agricultural production efficiency, ensured a good harvest, and allowed the people to live and work in peace and contentment. He also vigorously developed handicrafts and commerce, promoted economic prosperity, strengthened national strength, and made domestic and foreign trade frequent, and national wealth grow day by day.

In the field of education, Jinmao has devoted a lot of effort. He advocates teaching students in accordance with their aptitude, encourages educational innovation, supports teachers in exploring new teaching methods, and stimulates students' interest in learning and potential. He also established a scholarship and grant system to help talented students from poor families complete their studies and realize their life ideals. These measures have greatly improved the overall quality of the people and laid a solid talent foundation for the country's development.

Under Jin Mao's leadership, the country has flourished, with flourishing culture, a thriving economy and a harmonious society. His name, like a bright star, is forever engraved in the long river of history, inspiring future generations to keep moving forward and pursue a better tomorrow. And he himself has also achieved self-transcendence in this magnificent historical process and has become a great leader and wise man admired by future generations.

Under his advocacy, the education system has been continuously reformed and innovated, not only focusing on the imparting of knowledge, but also emphasizing the cultivation of innovative thinking and practical ability. The school has established close cooperative relations with enterprises and scientific research institutions, providing students with abundant internship and training opportunities, seamlessly connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application, and cultivating batches of compound talents with both profound academic foundation and the ability to solve complex problems. These talents have emerged like mushrooms after rain, becoming an important force in promoting national scientific and technological progress and industrial upgrading.

At the same time, Jinmao also actively promotes international exchanges and cooperation, advocates an open and inclusive educational philosophy, and attracts outstanding scholars and students from all over the world to exchange and study. This not only promotes the integration of cultural diversity, but also brings advanced technology and management experience to the country, accelerating the pace of internationalization. The country's influence on the international stage is increasing, and it has become an indispensable member of global governance.

In terms of social development, Jinmao is committed to building a fair and just social environment, promoting the improvement of the social welfare system, and ensuring that every citizen can enjoy basic living security and development opportunities. He pays special attention to vulnerable groups and implements a series of poverty alleviation policies to help them get rid of difficulties and realize their self-worth. These efforts have made the society more harmonious and stable, and the people's sense of happiness has been significantly improved.

In addition, Jinmao also attaches great importance to environmental protection and sustainable development, advocates a green and low-carbon lifestyle, and promotes the research and development and application of clean energy and environmental protection technologies. Under his leadership, the country has embarked on the path of green development, the environmental quality has been continuously improved, the ecosystem has been effectively protected, and precious natural resources and a beautiful ecological environment have been left for future generations.

Jinmao's foresight and outstanding leadership not only laid a solid foundation for the country's prosperity, but also made an indelible contribution to the progress and development of human society. His spirit will always inspire future generations to continue to move forward on the road of exploration and struggle and create a more brilliant future.

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The day of selecting a concubine arrived as scheduled, and as expected, Bu Lianshi became the new concubine and entered the palace.

That night, Jin Mao did not have a great time. It was the girl's first experience of human relations and it was really boring.

The next day, Jin Mao went out of the city again to have a good talk with Zhen Mi.

During this period, the business of Hongyunlou plummeted, but Zhen Mi stayed.

Although the Zhen family did not know which big shot was on the Zhen Mi list, it was a real fact that someone in the family was an official in Luoyang.

This shows how powerful this boss is.

Therefore, Zhen Mi served as a link to the big boss.

Jin Mao was happy about this, and so was Zhen Mi, not to mention the Zhen family. (End of this chapter)