Entering the court without haste, not announced when paying respects, with sword and shoes ascending the hall.
Establishing an office, equivalent to Three Ministers.
Commanding the World's Army and Horses, Grand Marshal.
Honored, Heavenly Strategy General!
The ancients said, if it does not chirp, it remains silent; but once it chirps, it startles everyone. If it does not fly, it stays grounded; but once it flies, it soars into the heavens. Ji Daochun thought these were but exaggerations found in history books—within the palace, among the royal family, a young Emperor is raised. Every gesture is watched by the royal family.
Because he is young, he has no one to trust.
Because he is young, he is not taught the broad-mindedness of an Emperor or the boldness of a hero.
Governing the world is like cooking delicate fish.
Governing the Emperor is no different.
