Chapter 302: Advice to the Ruler
A few nights after Aeryon leave his tribe, there was someone that is furiously writing in his tent.
This man is none other than Jayeux. With only the lantern and candles around to accompany him, he is writing something on the leather
When the candle light sway back and forth it reveals the solemn expression on his face.
He sometimes look back at what he had written and then pause for a moment. And then he would continue writing.
There is an unusual determination in his eyes and each time he writes this determination that is reflected in his eyes become even more determined.
[ It is virtuous for the rulers to keep faith, to live with integrity and not with tricks ,schemes and plots. In the ancient book, it is said "Wise ministers do not fawn upon their leader to the extent that will corrupt his virtues. They also do not fawn upon the masses just to gain their favor. Neither will they benefit themselves at the expense of the public interests, nor do they hinder the enforcement of laws for the fear of powerful adversaries.
They are wise enough to recognize the crafty and the evil. They conform to morality and justice, and their integrity prevents them from forming factions to advance their personal interests."
Once Duke of a certain region asked a wise man: "Of all the misfortunes that can befall a nation, which one is the greatest?" the wise man replied:
"When a high-ranking official would rather covet wealth and power than to provide sensible counsel, and a low-ranking official would rather refrain from speaking the truth than to offend his superiors, and thus the leader cannot hear the voice of the people. This is the greatest misfortune that can befall a nation."
This is integrity. It is praiseworthy. And every one under the heavens admits how praiseworthy it is for a monarch, a ruler, a prince to keep faith]
Jayeux paused for a moment from writing and he leans back a little his face slightly distance from the leather skin.