I opened the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 219: Carrying a gun and being a bully

Shuiying pouted and said coquettishly, "Father, don't just look at his strength. Although Zhu Yuanzhang has the merit of founding the country, he is suspicious by nature, just like a rat with a gun - he is a bully in his own nest. He is suspicious all day long and thinks everyone is plotting a rebellion. If I follow him, I will be worried all day long. Maybe one day he will suspect me. How tiring it will be, like walking on a tightrope, and I may fall at any time. Moreover, his methods are as cruel as a hungry tiger coming down the mountain. He kills people when he says he will, without mercy. My daughter doesn't want my husband to be such an elusive guy. What my daughter longs for is someone who can give me trust and warmth, just like a warm stove in winter, which makes people feel at ease. Just think about it, if I find someone who doubts me all the time, I will be suffocated. It's like I bought a beautiful cake, but found out that it was full of bitter melon. How uncomfortable it would be. I want someone who can be honest with me and trust me, not someone who is suspicious all the time. As the saying goes, don't doubt people when you employ them, and don't employ people if you doubt them. He is good, he doubts everyone, how can I live like that? I'd better find a simpler person who can live a stable life with me, instead of following him and being scared all the time."

Emperor Zhenwu frowned slightly and said, "My daughter, Zhu Di is extraordinary! He is good at both civil and military affairs. He is very capable. He led the army to fight in many battles and created a new world. He created the Yongle era. He was like a thermos on an airplane - a high level. He is like a superhero, majestic and admirable. With such a man as your husband, what are you worried about? You must live a happy life."

Mizukage frowned and muttered, "Father, although Zhu Di has made great achievements, he seized the throne by force, which is like a robber robbing a bride - it's not glorious. Think about it, can people feel at ease with the throne obtained by improper means? I don't want my husband to be such a person. My daughter hopes that my husband is someone who has achieved success through legitimate means, just like a person who climbs a mountain step by step, which makes people admire him. He always feels that he won the throne by force. It's like playing a game with cheats. Although you can win, there is no sense of accomplishment. I want a man who has achieved success through his own efforts and talents. I want someone who has made great achievements, not someone who has risen to power through improper means. As the saying goes, a gentleman loves money but gets it in a proper way. This achievement must be obtained through legitimate means. He always feels a little unreliable when he does this. I'd better find someone who is more down-to-earth and can work hard with me, rather than someone who takes shortcuts. And after he becomes the emperor, he must be very busy, so how can he have time to accompany me. I don't want to guard an empty house, all alone. It's like I bought a big house, but I'm the only one in it, how boring it is. What I want is someone who can stay by my side and share the joys and sorrows of life with me."

Emperor Zhenwu seemed to be thinking about something, and then said, "Daughter, what do you think of Liu Bowen? He is a man of extraordinary talent, and his wisdom and strategy are comparable to those of gods. He is like Zhuge Liang reincarnated, with extraordinary wisdom and strategy. He assisted Zhu Yuanzhang in achieving his great cause, and his contribution was not small. Having such a resourceful person by your side is like having a super brain, and he can solve any problem for you properly."

Mizukage tilted his head and thought for a while, then said, "Father, Liu Bowen is indeed very smart, I know that. But he is too smart and sometimes it makes people feel pressured. I feel like a little fool in front of him. And he is busy making plans all day long, so he certainly doesn't have much time to spend with his family. I hope my husband can spend more time with me instead of immersing himself in those plans all day long. It's like I want someone who can go shopping and watch movies with me, but I end up with someone who studies military books all day long. How boring. Besides, people who are too smart often think a lot and are hard to guess. I don't want to guess what he is thinking all day long. I still hope to find someone who is simpler and more down-to-earth, who can live an ordinary and happy life with me."

Emperor Zhenwu said excitedly, "My dear daughter, look at Zheng He. He is so brave! Back then, he led a huge fleet, just like a super fleet going out to war, majestic and awe-inspiring. He sailed to the West seven times, and the scene was simply a scene of gongs and drums, firecrackers, red flags flying, and huge crowds of people. Wherever he went, he was famous all over the world, just like a crab crossing the street - he was rampant and domineering (a positive meaning is used here to describe momentum). He was like the legendary seafaring hero, riding the wind and waves and moving forward courageously. If you have such a man as your husband, your future life will definitely be full of excitement and surprises. Maybe you can follow him to see the outside world and appreciate different customs and cultures. How interesting that is! It's like a spontaneous trip around the world."

Mizukage shook his head helplessly, frowned and said: "Father, I understand what you said. Zheng He is indeed courageous, I don't deny that. But he has been wandering all year round, just like a rootless duckweed, with no fixed place to live. Just think about it, if I followed him, I would be worried about his safety all day long. Moreover, he has been away for several years, and I am alone at home. How lonely it would be. It's like I am guarding an empty house, with only me in it, cold and deserted. I don't want to My husband is always away from home, and my daughter hopes to stay with him forever, just like the mandarin ducks playing in the water, loving each other. As the saying goes, companionship is the longest confession of love. I want someone who can accompany me, not someone who is out all day. He is floating on the sea all day, how can he have time to accompany me. It's like I bought a beautiful kite, but it flew too high and too far, and I couldn't catch it at all. I'd better find someone who can stay with me steadily, so that I can feel real happiness. "

Mizukage paused, then continued, "Look at those young couples, they go shopping, eat together, and watch movies together hand in hand all day long, how sweet they are. But if I followed Zheng He, I would probably only be able to stare at his portrait. This is not the life I want. What I want is someone who can experience every bit of life with me and share joys and sorrows with me. He is at sea all day long and can't live an ordinary life with me. It's like I wanted an apple, but he gave me a coconut. Although both are nutritious, it's not what I want. I'd better find someone who is more suitable for me and can create beautiful memories with me in this little home."

Emperor Zhenwu frowned slightly and continued, "My daughter, Yu Qian is a loyal and brave man who can turn the tide. He is like a magic needle that can stabilize the situation at critical moments. When the country is in danger, he stepped forward and was so handsome. Just like a superhero saving the world, people admire him. If you have such a man as your husband, you can expect to be envied by others. How face-saving it is! And he is so responsible, he will definitely protect you and our family."

Shuiying sighed and said slowly, "Father, Yu Qian is indeed admirable, but he is devoted to national affairs. He is a workaholic and I am afraid he can hardly take care of his family. Think about it, he is busy dealing with national affairs all day long, how can he have time to accompany me. I didn't find a husband, but someone who doesn't come home. It's like I bought a beautiful vase, but I can only look at it but not use it. My daughter wants someone who pays more attention to family life, just like that little lamb. I hope my husband can care about me and accompany me more after work. Instead of... He is busy with work all day and treats home like a hotel. As the saying goes, home is the harbor of the soul. But he is not at home all day, and my harbor is not warm. What I want is someone who can run the family with me, take care of the children with me, and enjoy life with me. He is so focused on national affairs that he can't meet my needs at all. It's like I want a cup of hot tea, but he gives me a cup of cold water. Although it is water, it is not the temperature I want. I'd better find someone who puts family first, so that I can feel real happiness. "

Shuiying continued, "Look at those happy families, where the husband and wife accompany each other, cook together, clean together, and chat together. That's so warm. But if I follow Yu Qian, I will probably have to do these things by myself. This is not the life I want. I want someone who can share the housework with me and share the little happiness in life with me. He is busy with national affairs all day and can't live an ordinary life with me. It's like I want a candy, but he gives me a bag of salt. Although it can be seasoned, it's not the taste I want. I'd better find someone who is more suitable for me and can create a better future with me in this small family."

Emperor Zhenwu said proudly, "My dear daughter, you must listen carefully to your father's words. Wang Yangming is a master of the School of Mind, with extraordinary wisdom. His head is like a computer chip, filled with profound thoughts. His achievements in learning are at their peak, shining brightly. He is like a treasure trove of knowledge, and you can find treasures wherever you dig. If you have such a man as your husband, your future life will be illuminated by the light of wisdom. Think about it, being with him is like having a private wisdom mentor who can teach you those profound principles at any time, making you become smarter and smarter. Maybe you can also discuss knowledge with him and become a female scholar. How face-saving that is!"

The Emperor Zhenwu became more and more excited as he spoke, and continued, "Wang Yangming's reputation is very famous, just like a huge bell, which has spread far and wide. His thoughts have influenced so many people, and his disciples are all over the world. With such a person by your side, you will feel like you have a big tree to rely on, and you don't have to be afraid of any storms. His wisdom can solve all kinds of problems, just like a master key that can open any lock. If you follow him, he will definitely be able to easily solve any troubles you encounter in the future, so that you can rest assured."

Mizukage shrugged and replied helplessly, "Father, I understand what you said. I admit that Wang Yangming's thoughts are profound. But he seems to be too immersed in his studies, just like a nerd who fell into a pile of books and couldn't get out. Think about it, if you only know how to study those profound knowledge all day long, what fun is there in life? It's like I bought a high-tech robot, but it can only do math problems and can't chat with me to relieve my boredom. I hope my husband can have more fun in life and stop thinking about it all day long."

Mizukage frowned and continued, "Life is not just about learning. There are many wonderful things waiting for us to discover. I want someone who can watch movies, go shopping, and eat delicious food with me, not someone who locks himself in the study room all day thinking about life. It's like I want to go to the amusement park, but he takes me to the library. How can I disappoint him? I don't want to live such a boring life. As the saying goes, life is short, enjoy it while you can. He only knows how to learn all day, how can he have time to enjoy himself?"

Shuiying paused, and continued, "Look at those young couples, they are so sweet all day long, traveling together, taking pictures together, how happy they are. But if I followed Wang Yangming, I would probably just be staring at those books by myself. This is not the life I want. I want someone who can share the joys and sorrows of life with me, not someone who can only lecture me on big principles. He is too immersed in learning and doesn't understand my little thoughts at all. It's like I wanted an apple, but he gave me a book called "How to Grow Apples". Although it is somewhat useful, it is not what I want."

The Mizukage continued to refute: "Besides, I would feel a lot of pressure to be with someone who only knows about learning all day. I feel like an ignorant little fool who knows nothing. It's like I'm standing at the foot of a high mountain, looking at him on the top of the mountain, and feeling that I can never climb up. I'd better find someone who is similar to me, who can grow and progress together, instead of someone who makes me look up to him all the time. I want someone who can treat me as an equal and walk hand in hand with me on the road of life, not someone who makes me run out of breath chasing after him."

Mizukage concluded, "Father, I know Wang Yangming is great, but he is really not suitable for me. I still hope to find someone who is more down-to-earth and has a better interest in life, who can live an ordinary and happy life with me. Only such a person can make me truly feel the taste of happiness. Otherwise, no matter how knowledgeable he is, he is just a cold statue to me, without warmth or emotion. I don't want to spend my whole life with a person who has no breath of life."