Traveling through troubled times, he fled with his stepson

Chapter 226 Calm

In the prosperous Daqian Dynasty, the country is peaceful and the people are safe. However, under the surface calm, the court is surging with undercurrents and the power struggle never stops. In this turbulent era, a young man named Lu Ziyuan gradually emerges. His wisdom and courage will set off a magnificent storm in the court.

Lu Ziyuan was born into a family of scholars. He was smart and studious since childhood. His father was an honest official who was framed and demoted to a remote place because of his outspoken advice. Lu Ziyuan followed his father around since he was a child and suffered from the vicissitudes of life, but it also honed his tenacious character.

One day, Lu Ziyuan accidentally found a torn ancient book in his father's study, which recorded a political strategy called "Jingwei Zhishu". Out of curiosity, he began to study this ancient book. After several years of hard work, he finally understood the essence of it and learned how to use wisdom to gain a foothold in the court.

As an adult, Lu Ziyuan won the imperial examination with his extraordinary talent and handsome appearance, and was personally selected by the emperor as the top scholar. With a heart full of passion and the ambition to serve his country, he stepped into the vortex of power struggles in the court.

When Lu Ziyuan first entered the court, he faced a group of cunning officials. They were all working for their own interests and would do anything to gain power. Lu Ziyuan knew that he was alone and had to act cautiously in order to gain a foothold in this treacherous court.

With his wisdom and courage, he deftly resolved crisis after crisis. He first secretly helped the emperor to investigate a corruption case, which led to the fall of a powerful official. Then, he used his talents to give advice to the emperor and solve the war problem on the border. His talents and achievements gradually won the emperor's appreciation and trust.

However, Lu Ziyuan's rise also attracted the jealousy and dissatisfaction of other officials. They began to unite and try to exclude Lu Ziyuan and make it impossible for him to gain a foothold in the court. Lu Ziyuan knew that he was in danger, but he did not back down. Instead, he worked harder and proved his worth with his actual actions.

At an important court meeting, Lu Ziyuan successfully refuted the fallacy of a powerful official with his wisdom and eloquence, saving the emperor's face. The emperor greatly appreciated Lu Ziyuan's talent and courage and promoted him to prime minister, responsible for assisting the emperor in handling important state affairs.

After Lu Ziyuan became the prime minister, he did not forget his original intention and mission. He devoted himself to the country and the people, and was committed to reforming the government's malpractices and improving the country's governance. He implemented a series of policies that were beneficial to people's livelihood, allowing the people to live and work in peace and contentment and the country to prosper.

However, his reforms also touched the interests of those vested interests. They began to unite and slander and attack Lu Ziyuan. They spread rumors that Lu Ziyuan was a traitor and intended to rebel. Although the emperor believed in Lu Ziyuan, he could not help but be on guard.

In an accident, Lu Ziyuan was framed and imprisoned. He suffered inhuman torture and humiliation in prison, but he did not give in. He firmly believed in his innocence and justice, and believed that he would be able to get out of this predicament.

In prison, he met a young man named Li Ming, who was also an upright official who was framed and imprisoned because he offended the powerful. The two shared the same ideals and worked together to study countermeasures and look for opportunities to escape.

Finally one day, the emperor learned about Lu Ziyuan's injustice. He personally went to the prison to visit Lu Ziyuan and cleared his name. Lu Ziyuan finally walked out of the prison and returned to the court.

After returning to the court, Lu Ziyuan was not defeated by the previous hardships. He strengthened his belief and determination to make greater contributions to the country and the people.

He continued to implement reform policies, strengthen the country's legal system, and improve the quality and ability of officials. He also actively advocated the style of honesty and dedication, and diligent work for the people, making the court full of righteousness and vitality.

With Lu Ziyuan's efforts, the Daqian Dynasty gradually entered a new era of prosperity. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, the country was strong and prosperous, and Lu Ziyuan became a famous prime minister, praised by later generations for generations.

However, the most important thing in Lu Ziyuan's heart is not these honors and status. He always remembers his father's teachings: "Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the past sages, and create peace for all generations." He put this belief into practice with his own actions and became a true hero and legendary figure.

On that sunny spring afternoon, Zhang Ye stood on the school playground, looking at the rolling hills in the distance, with a youthful restlessness surging in his heart. He was an ordinary high school student, with short black hair and a pair of bright eyes, and his smile revealed a kind of youthful innocence.

Zhang Ye's life is full of the hustle and bustle of the campus and the tranquility of it. He is the study committee member of the class, with excellent grades, but he always maintains a humble attitude. His thirst for knowledge is like an exploration of the unknown world, and he is never satisfied. In his spare time, he will help those students who have difficulties in learning, patiently explaining every difficult problem until they suddenly see the light.

However, Zhang Ye's heart is not only about books and formulas. He has a crush on a female classmate in his class. She has clear eyes and a gentle smile. Every time he passes by her, his heart beats faster. Zhang Ye has never confessed his feelings to her. He just silently pays attention to her from a distance, hiding this immature feeling deep in his heart.

As time went by, Zhang Ye's campus life gradually became more colorful. He joined the school's literary club and began to record his thoughts and feelings in writing. His writing depicted youth, the pursuit of ideals, and the confusion and expectations for the future. His articles were published in the school's publications and received praise from teachers and students.

In a debate competition organized by the school, Zhang Ye showed his talent. He stood on the podium, confident and calm, with sharp words and clear logic. His performance won rounds of applause and made him famous in the school. This experience made him more convinced that everyone has his or her own stage, and as long as you take a brave step, you can shine.

However, there are always bumps on the road of youth. Zhang Ye made a mistake in a final exam and his grades were not as good as expected. He felt frustrated and blamed himself, and even began to doubt his abilities. During this low period, it was the encouragement of his family and friends that helped him to cheer up again. He understood that failure is not terrible, and giving up is the real loser.

No one wants to give up, no one will give up.