I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 654

Chapter 654: Chapter 248: The Out-of-Control Yu Youhan! Empress, You’re So Sweet!_4

The Crown Prince carefully recalled and said, "That’s right, Chen Mo also said, a good cook may not make a good emperor, but a good emperor is certainly a good cook..."

"..."

Lv Huaiyu’s eyelids twitched, "And then?"

"Governing a country is like cooking, where gentleness and force should balance each other to create the best flavor; one must assess the situation to control the heat properly; laws shouldn’t be changed lightly to maintain the appearance..."

"Those who cook fear the dish will crumble, those who govern fear chaos..."

"Following this path, then yin and yang will be harmonized, wind and rain timely, and the realm can be managed as if it were in the palm of one’s hand."

Although the Crown Prince was not fond of learning, he had a good memory and remembered every word Chen Mo said clearly.

Master Lv fell into deep silence after hearing this.

The study room was deathly silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

The Crown Prince felt somewhat uneasy.

He had not thought too much just moments ago and had let everything tumble out.

As an officer not involved in court affairs, to discuss state matters in such a manner was actually taboo... What if Master Lv got angry and accused him of speaking recklessly?

"Teacher..."

The Crown Prince was just about to speak up for Chen Mo, when he saw Master Lv break into a smile and applaud with laughter.

"Hahaha!"

"Good! Governing is indeed like cooking fresh seafood! A fine example of governance by non-action!"

"I have read the books of sages for many years, yet never thought that within the art of cuisine lay the strategy for securing peace in a country. Perhaps this is what they call the greatest truths being the simplest?"

Master Lv’s voice thundered like a great bell, causing the Crown Prince’s ears to buzz.

The Crown Prince shook his somewhat dizzy head and asked, "Teacher, is what Chen Mo said truly sensible?"

Master Lv, with a smile, said, "Right, yet not entirely right."

The Crown Prince grew even more curious and said, "Please, Teacher, enlighten me."

Master Lv stroked his beard with his thick fingers and said, "Chen Mo’s idea of ’tranquil and non-interfering’ governance holds some merit, but it may not apply universally."

"In small feudal states with few people, it might work, but for the vast populace of the Great Yuan, it seems a bit too limited."

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