I admire her chess skills, and even more, her character.
She is the first person who dares to win his chess game.
At night, when he was doting on his concubine, he consciously left Bai Yuyue behind and refused to let her follow him.
He didn't want her to stand alone outside while he was doting on his concubine.
During the day, whether it was reviewing memorials or visiting the Imperial Garden.
Except when he went to the Jinluan Palace and when he sent his ministers to the Chaoyang Palace to discuss state affairs, he almost required Bai Yuyue to follow him inseparably.
In the past, the three-person shift system of Xiyun, Yuyan, and Bai Yuyue was ruined.
In matters of state, Bai Yuyue also tried his best to use his talents to help Cang Xilin.
Cang Xilin wanted to go hunting in the spring, and Bai Yuyueque advised him:
"Spring is the time when all things grow, when young are born. Moreover, after a winter of desolation, the animals have little to offer.
If the emperor wants to hunt in the fields, it is better to wait until autumn. The animals are fat and healthy, and the crops are harvested. It is a good time for fishing and hunting."
Cang Xilin wanted to build a temporary palace, but Bai Yuyueque advised:
"Mencius said: 'If the farming season is not violated, the grain will not be enough to eat.' During the spring sowing season, if farmers are allowed to build palaces at this time, the farming season will be delayed. If the farming season is delayed, how will the country collect taxes in the autumn?
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"Besides, the top priority is not to enjoy the moment, but to enrich the country and strengthen the army and conquer the world."
"Although the national treasury has more than enough, the military supplies are actually insufficient. The construction of the palace is very expensive and not suitable for the times."
Cang Xilin wanted to donate taxes, but Bai Yuyueque said again:
"What does the emperor rely on to unify the world? Strong soldiers and horses. Both soldiers and horses need food to supply them."
"Food is the first priority for the people, and agriculture is the foundation of the country. If we want agriculture to prosper and increase food income, the best way is to lower taxes and let the people work hard in farming."
"Now that the national treasury is full, it is enough that the emperor does not take corvee lightly and pay less in taxes. Why do we need to increase taxes?"
"Besides, the foundation of financial management is not to increase revenue, but to reduce expenditure. It is better for the emperor to set an example and advocate simplicity."
"Once the trend is established, people in the world will naturally respect simplicity and hate luxury."