These words struck a chord in Li Shimin’s heart. He stroked his beard, his eyes filled with pride. "Haha! Fuji, my crown prince is just too arrogant. He lacks a bit of humility, and perhaps, some benevolence as well!"
In the Great Qing Plane, Emperor Qianlong gazed at the Sky Screen in the distance, a flicker of envy flashing through his eyes. "I don’t have a crown prince like that! I truly envy this Zhu Di—to have such a wonderful sage-grandson as Zhu Zhanji and a capable crown prince like Zhu Gaochi! This grandfather, son, and grandson trio, along with Zhu Yuanzhang, I consider to be the most formidable emperors of the Ming Dynasty."
Heshen wore a smile as he said, "Your Majesty, Emperor Yongzheng, and Emperor Kangxi are also the most outstanding emperors of the Great Qing! Especially Your Majesty—you are the greatest 'Baturu' of our dynasty, able to govern the world with a brush in hand, and secure the empire upon horseback!"
Chapter 36