"There was originally, but then it was gone," Zhao Ming paused, unable to resist asking, "In Your Majesty's heart, which is more important, the people or the dynasty's longevity?"
Zhao Hanzhang: "Uncle Ming may not believe it, but I think if a dynasty can ensure the interests of the majority of its people, it will continue indefinitely."
Zhao Hanzhang asked him, "Why did the Han Dynasty come to an end?"
Zhao Ming: "Because the eunuchs held power and villains were in control."
Zhao Hanzhang nodded and then shook her head, "That's right, and not quite right. You are used to looking only above, seeing the chaos at the top of a tall building, yet you fail to see that the base of the building is already bent. All it takes is a straw added on top for it to topple from the base and collapse in an instant."
