Now, the empire in not being invaded by the tribes on our borders. The people are not wandering. While the empire is not at its zenith, it is doing well. If Your Majesty wishes to take the empire to yet a higher level, I fear this minister's abilities are insufficient to the task. "
天下太平，並無一定的標準，今天四夷並未入侵，百姓不至流散，雖非盛世，也算小康，陛下若還要求更上層樓，就非臣等能力所及。