Yan Qian knew in his heart that the ruling class could not empathize with the lower classes, but "people are more important than the king" is not just a casual saying on paper.
He only hoped that after the crown prince ascended the throne, even if some decisions that he would not make because he would be angry could help more people, in fact, the people are easy to satisfy. As long as there are fewer corvée labor, more days of fullness, and no longer have to sell their children... he can be called a wise ruler.
Yan Qian didn't know if he could influence the prince to do these things, but he could at least try to prevent him from becoming a tyrant.
He said to the prince with a serious face
"Ancient people once said, 'The ruler is a boat, and the people are water. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.' Your Highness has learned to be diligent and caring for the people since he was young. You should have the spirit of your father. How can you say such a thing? How is he any different from the rulers who lost their country in history?"
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