I opened the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 231: Lose One

Emperor Zhenwu raised his hand slightly, a touch of emotion appeared on his face, and he slowly said: "Daughter, Li Zicheng is courageous and dares to resist. You see, in that turbulent era, Li Zicheng was like the lightning that cut through the dark sky, bringing the light of hope. He led the people to resist oppression, and that kind of courage is not something that ordinary people can have. He is like a brave lion, standing majestically in front of everyone, leading everyone to rush towards the fortress of oppression. He has the courage and determination to dare to challenge the seemingly invincible enemy. What a heroic spirit. He is also a man of accomplishment. He can rise in troubled times, and he must have his extraordinary qualities. Aren't you tempted by such a hero?"

The Emperor Zhenwu became more and more excited as he spoke, and continued: "Li Zicheng left a strong mark on the stage of history. His resistance was like the surging waves, one after another, impacting the corrupt rule. His courage was like a blazing fire, burning more and more vigorously, making people afraid. He led the team to overcome all obstacles along the way, and the scene was like an epic blockbuster in the movie, shocking. With such a person by your side, you are like having a superhero, and you don't have to be afraid of any difficulties. He can hold up a sky for you in troubled times and make you feel safe and warm."

Shuiying shook her head, a helpless look on her face, and said, "Father, although Li Zicheng is courageous, think about it, his life is full of turmoil. He is like a kite with a broken string, drifting in the wind, with no direction at all. I, your daughter, don't want to live that kind of life of displacement. It's like I am a little bird longing for a stable nest, but he can't give me a place to live. Let's find a stable person and live a stable life. As the saying goes, to live and work in peace, we must have a stable home. He is so unstable, he is not suitable for me at all."

The water shadow paused, and then continued: "Life is already like a difficult adventure, I don't want to find someone who will make this adventure more thrilling. I want someone who can give me a peaceful harbor, someone who can spend the days with me leisurely. Not someone who is like a dark cloud that can cause a storm at any time. It's like I'm sailing in the vast ocean, which is hard enough, but I don't want to follow a ship that may be overturned by the waves at any time. I'd better find a steady and down-to-earth person, so that my life can be guaranteed."

Mizukage continued to refute: "Look at those happy young couples, they are all in a warm little home, enjoying simple happiness. But if I follow Li Zicheng, I guess every day will be like playing an exciting adventure game, and my heart can't stand it. It's like I wanted to take a walk in a quiet garden, but I was caught in a crazy storm. I want someone who can create beautiful memories with me, not someone who makes me always nervous and uneasy. He is so unstable and not suitable for me at all. I'd better find someone who is more suitable for me and can live a warm life with me in this little home."

Mizukage said with a series of proverbs, allegorical sayings and popular funny memes: "His turbulence is like 'a monkey breaking corn - breaking one and throwing one away', which makes people feel uneasy; his instability is like 'a headless fly bumping around - having no clue', which makes people nervous; his wandering is like 'a wandering dandelion - having no place to live', which makes people pitiful. I don't want to be affected by his turbulence, instability and wandering. What I want is a life that is 'stable as Mount Tai', which is practical and reliable; what I want is days that are 'peaceful and quiet like lake water', which are peaceful and tranquil; what I want is an atmosphere that is 'harmonious like the warm sun', which is warm and comfortable. Just like the popular song says, 'I want a home, a place that doesn't need to be too big', but Li Zicheng certainly can't give me such a home, otherwise my life will be like that 'tangled ball of wool', which is hard to sort out."

Mizukage frowned and continued, "Besides, his turbulent life will definitely bring many dangers. When the time comes, we will also suffer. I don't want to live a life of fear all day long. I want someone who can deal with the world peacefully, someone who can enjoy a quiet life with me. Not someone who is in danger all day long. It's like I'm sitting on a chariot that may explode at any time, and I can't settle down. I'd better find someone who is more down-to-earth and can live an ordinary and happy life with me."

The Mizukage continued, "Look at those gentle people. They do things in a soft voice and make people feel comfortable. But he shouts and calls for war all day long. You never know when he will cause a big disaster. Isn't this asking for trouble? I want someone who can plan the future with me, not someone who makes me worry about the future all the time. He is so unstable and is not suitable for me at all. I'd better find someone who is more suitable for me and can live a warm life with me in this small home."

Mizukage used a series of metaphors to say: "His turbulence is like a raging torrent, which makes me unable to stand firm; his instability is like a swaying swing, which makes me feel anxious; his wandering is like flying fallen leaves, which makes me feel lonely and helpless. I don't want to be affected by his turbulence, instability and wandering. What I want is a life as solid as the earth, so that I can stand on my feet with peace of mind; what I want is a life as calm as a lake, so that I can feel peaceful; what I want is an atmosphere as warm as a fire, so that I can feel warm and happy."

"The Debate between Emperor Zhenwu and Mizukage on Choosing a Son-in-Law"

Emperor Zhenwu said with admiration: "My daughter, Nurhaci is a brave and resourceful boy. Just imagine, on that vast grassland, he is like a majestic wolf, leading a group of brothers to charge into battle. His momentum can poke a hole in the sky. He has a keen sense of smell like a wolf, and can find opportunities in complex situations and seize a large area of ​​territory in one fell swoop. Such a man is courageous, and it would be great to have him as my son-in-law."

The Zhenwu Emperor became more and more excited as he spoke, and continued: "Nurhaci's performance on the battlefield was amazing. His courage was like a blazing fire, burning more and more vigorously, and no one could stop him. His strategy was like the deep ocean, unfathomable. He led the team through all the obstacles, like an invincible god of war, and wherever he went, the enemies surrendered one after another. With such a brave and resourceful person by your side, you are like having a solid backer, and you don't have to be afraid of any difficulties."

Mizukage: "Oh, Your Majesty, please don't praise me so much. Look at Nurhaci, he's always fighting and killing, just like a clockwork fighting machine, he can't stop at all. The people are disturbed by him. If he were your son-in-law, our fairy palace would become a battlefield. It's like Sun Wukong making trouble in the Heavenly Palace - there is no peace. Besides, he is a rough man who can't read a single word. How can he be literary? Our fairy home emphasizes elegance and refinement, and he doesn't fit in with us. It's like Zhu Bajie entering Chang'e's Guanghan Palace - it's neither fish nor fowl. We need to have a little culture in our lives, and we can't shout and kill all day long. Otherwise, our life will be like that of a bandit's den, how scary."

The Mizukage paused, then continued, "Life is already busy enough, I don't want to find someone who will give me more headaches. I want someone who can bring me peace, someone who can appreciate art and life with me. Not a reckless man who only knows how to fight all day. It's like I'm walking on a noisy street and have to follow someone beating gongs and drums. How tiring it is. I'd better find someone who is gentle and considerate, so that my life can be more interesting."

Mizukage continued to refute: "Look at those happy immortal couples, they all recite poems, paint, play the piano and play chess, how romantic it is. But if I follow Nurhaci, I will probably be as nervous as being on the battlefield every day. It's like I'm watching a war movie, there are never any warm scenes. What I want is someone who can create beautiful memories with me, not someone who makes me always look for peace in memories. He loves fighting so much, he is not suitable for me at all. I'd better find someone who is more suitable for me, who can live a warm life with me in this immortal mansion."

Mizukage said with a series of proverbs, allegorical sayings and popular funny memes: "His bravery is like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, and no one can stop it; his bellicosity is like an addicted game player who can't stop; his lack of culture is like an undecorated rough house that people look down on. I don't want to be affected by his bravery, bellicosity and lack of culture. What I want is a life as elegant as a swan, full of temperament; what I want is a life as peaceful as a lake, without waves; what I want is a harmonious atmosphere like music, which makes people intoxicated. Just like the popular song sings, 'I want to fly, not by borrowing a pair of wings, freedom is a distant place that cannot be replaced', but Nurhachi certainly can't give me such freedom and tranquility, otherwise my life will be like that 'tangled mess' that can't be untied."

Emperor Zhenwu frowned slightly and said, "My daughter, Huang Taiji is a smart guy who knows how to play politics. You see, he governs the country in an orderly manner. His methods and wisdom are not comparable to those of ordinary people. With such a smart man as a son-in-law, our fairy mansion will also benefit from it in the future. He is a reliable son-in-law."

The more Emperor Zhenwu spoke, the prouder he became. He continued, "Huang Taiji's political performance was quite outstanding. He was like a skilled chess player, making every move just right, and playing the chess game of the country very well. His wisdom was like a bright lighthouse, guiding the direction of the country. His decision-making ability was like a sharp sword, which could cut through all difficulties. With such a smart person by your side, it's like having a private think tank, and any problem can be easily solved."

Mizukage: "Your Majesty, please be more careful. Look at Huang Taiji, his ambition is so big that it can burst the sky. He is like a hungry tiger, never satisfied, and maybe one day he will take over your territory. This is like the ambition of a wolf - you must be on guard. Moreover, he is busy fighting for power all day long, so how can he have time to play chess and chat with you. I don't think this son-in-law is a good choice. His mind is all on power, and he doesn't take the family into consideration at all. This is like buying a casket and returning a pearl - not knowing the difference between the important and the unimportant. We have to find someone who cares about the family when we live our lives, and we can't just think about our own careers all day long. Otherwise, life will be cold and lonely, like an ice cave in winter, which makes people uncomfortable."

Mizukage frowned and continued, "Besides, he loves power so much that he will definitely offend many people. Then, we will also suffer. I don't want to live a life of fear all day long. I want someone who can deal with the world peacefully, someone who can enjoy a quiet life with me. Not someone who is always in the power struggle. It's like I'm sitting on a chariot that may explode at any time, and I can't settle down. I'd better find someone who is more down-to-earth and can live an ordinary and happy life with me."

Mizukage continued, "Look at those happy immortal couples, they are all loving and caring for each other, how enviable it is. But if I follow Huang Taiji, I will probably have to act out palace fighting dramas every day, full of intrigues and exhausting. It's like I'm playing a complicated game, and I never know when I can finish it. I want someone who can create beautiful memories with me, not someone who makes me worry about the future all the time. He loves power so much that he is not suitable for me at all. I'd better find someone who is more suitable for me and can live a warm life with me in this immortal mansion."

Mizukage used a series of proverbs, allegorical sayings and popular funny memes to say: "His ambition is like a swollen balloon that may explode at any time; his scramble for power is like a crazy race car that can't be stopped; his disregard for his family is like a mobile phone without signal, which makes people feel uneasy. I don't want to be affected by his ambition, scramble for power and disregard for his family. What I want is a life as stable as Mount Tai, which can make people feel at ease; what I want is a day as warm as the sun, which can make people feel warm; what I want is a harmonious atmosphere like music, which can make people intoxicated. Just like the popular saying goes, 'I have met the right person through eye contact', but Huang Taiji is definitely not the right person, otherwise my life will be like a 'stagnant pool of water', without any vitality."

Emperor Zhenwu seemed to be thinking about something, and then said, "Daughter, Dorgon, hey, this guy is amazing. He is so brave on the battlefield, and he is also good at playing politics. Just think about it, he is like a brave knight, charging into battle, and no one can defeat him. His politics are like a clever magic trick, which makes people unpredictable. I feel that I can control the situation if I have such a man as my son-in-law."

The Zhenwu Emperor became more and more excited as he spoke, and continued, "Dorgon's position in history cannot be underestimated. His military exploits are like the bright stars, shining brightly. His political tactics are like the sharp dagger, which can play a role at the critical moment. With such a capable person by your side, you are like having a powerful guardian, and you don't have to fear any danger."