The Fisherman's Story 1

In the past, there was a fisherman who dragged his fishing net into the river all year round to fish One day, as usual, he dragged his fishing net towards the river. Just as he reached the bridge, he suddenly noticed a big fish in the river and thought to himself: This fish is so big. If he could catch it, he wouldn't have to fish for several days! I can't walk to the river and cast a net, it's time to go into the water and catch fish now!

Having made up his mind, the fisherman quickly took off his clothes and jumped into the river, chasing after the big fish The fisherman chased after it vigorously in the river, determined to catch it. The fish swam quickly in the middle of the river, and the fisherman chased after it relentlessly. The fisherman had good water skills and finally caught the big fish. His heart was filled with beauty But when he turned his head, he realized that he was in the middle of the river, far away from the riverbank At this moment, a strong wind suddenly rose, causing large waves to surge in the river In normal times, when encountering storms, he would quickly swim to the river to escape danger. However, at this moment, he is holding a big fish with both hands and can only swim on two legs, which makes it very inconvenient for him to move. The river is rough and fast, and he is at risk of being swept away by the rapids at any time In this situation, he can only save his life by throwing away the big fish in his arms But the fisherman thought to himself that such a big fish was not easy to catch, and since he had caught it, he couldn't bear to throw it away for nothing So he held onto the big fish tightly and didn't relax. He couldn't swim to the riverbank, so he had to go with the flow and float in the river The wind was getting stronger and the waves were getting faster, and the rapids kept rushing towards him, gradually pulling him into the vortex The turbulent vortex was like a monster with a big mouth open, enough to swallow everything that entered there The fisherman, who was familiar with the powerful vortex in the river, was overjoyed and saddened to find himself in the vortex. Knowing that his life was hanging by a thread, he desperately shouted for help The canal management personnel heard someone calling and greeting in the river Seeking help, he came out of the thatched cottage and ran to the river to catch his eye. He said to the fisherman struggling on the brink of death:
How did you get swept up to the death zone by the rapids? As a fisherman, didn't you think there was danger here when you went into the water just now
At this final moment, the fisherman suddenly realized and said with great regret:
It was all driven by greed that I gave up hope of survival and chose to perish on my own! I have come to my senses, come and save my life
At this moment, more and more people were piling up on the shore, but the wind and waves were strong, and the vortex was too far from the shore. Everyone anxiously discussed and said:
This person is too greedy. He's really causing trouble for himself. He was swept into a whirlpool by the current and must have died
You see, he's still clinging to that big fish and refusing to let go. The snake is not greedy enough to swallow an elephant, and for the sake of a big fish, he wouldn't even give up his life "
If he had thrown away the big fish earlier and freed up his hands, with his water ability, swimming to the shore would not have been a problem. But now, it's useless to say anything to him anymore. It's too late for us to help him, it's useless
After listening to people's discussions, the fisherman deeply regretted it However, his physical strength was exhausted and he could no longer struggle in the water. As soon as he let go, the big fish quickly swam away, and a big wave hit, causing the fisherman to disappear into the vortex
After telling the fisherman's story, Prime Minister Hemas said to King Wald:
Your Majesty, the reason why I am telling you this story is to hope that you can take it as a warning, abandon that kind of low-level fun, boring play, and lowly things, pick yourself up again, truly shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing the country, ensuring peace and benefiting the people, and strive to safeguard the interests of the country and the people. Only in this way can the country maintain long-term peace and stability, and the subjects will call out to you three times from the bottom of their hearts
King Wald patiently listened to Prime Minister Hemas' report, lowered his head and pondered for a long time, seeming to have a realization He asked the prime minister:
So, based on the current situation, what should I do again
Prime Minister Hemas advised, "If Your Majesty is in good health, it would be best for him to go to court tomorrow and receive an audience from civil and military officials. Your Majesty can use this opportunity to apologize to them, accept their reports on various aspects of the country's situation, understand the suffering of the people and the urgent problems that need to be alleviated. The main thing is that Your Majesty must make a vow in front of civil and military officials of the Manchu court, and make a decision to work hard to govern and prosper the country. Only in this way can everyone feel at ease
King Wald felt that Prime Minister Hemas' words were reasonable and came from his loyalty to him. Finally, he was moved and completely changed his mind, saying:
Aiqing, your words are correct. I will definitely do as you said tomorrow
Prime Minister Hemas saw that King Wald had listened to and adopted his opinions, thus fulfilling the mission given to him by the courtiers. He bid farewell to the king happily, left the palace, and returned to the ministers who had always been waiting outside the palace. He explained in detail to them his efforts to meet the king and the king's promise
The next morning, King Wald appeared refreshed in front of the civil and military officials He first apologized to everyone in a sincere tone and vowed to be a true one from now on A true king will never disappoint his subjects The ministers had lost faith in the king's actions, one after another feeling discouraged, and some even sighed deeply But when they saw the king appear in a brand new appearance, apologize to them, and express their decision to make a good new king behind their backs, they were greatly moved and bowed down, shouting 'Long live the king!' The worries and unease that had accumulated in their hearts dissipated into thin air, and they saw hope They bid farewell to the king and joyfully went home each
King Wald was uplifted and devoted most of his time and energy to political affairs, often meeting with ministers and listening to their opinions In this way, he can't spend all his time on pleasure like before At this time, there was a princess who was the favorite of King Wald. After investigating that he showed that he was different from the others. He was not so attentive to the concubines, always thoughtful, absent-minded, and very unhappy. He thought that she and the sisters were out of favor, so he came to the king and asked:
Your Majesty, I see that your expression has not been as good as before. Are you experiencing discomfort with your dragon body
King Wald said, "I don't have any illness. I am reflecting on myself. Why did I spend all my time and energy on pleasure? As the ruler of a country, how could I ignore the affairs of the country and the suffering of the people? It's truly unforgivable! If it weren't for the timely advice of the prime minister, I'm afraid even my precious land would have been buried by me
The most favored concubine pursed her lips and looked quite disapproving She spoke to the king in a coquettish tone, saying:
Your Majesty, why do you have to worry and blame yourself so much? You trust your ministers too much. In fact, according to me, their real purpose is not to let you live a comfortable and peaceful life. The words they said during the pilgrimage were just to put you in a dilemma of self reprimand. They pushed you ahead in the face of numerous difficulties, taking the place of them to endure humiliation and burden. Isn't this causing you to lose your life? In other words, they are setting a trap for you, allowing you to escape. Aren't you sacrificing your life for the benefit of others? So, what is the difference between your fate as a child and a bandit
Upon hearing this, King Wald asked, "How do you speak? How could my fate be the same as that of a child and a bandit
So, the favored concubine began to tell stories about children and bandits