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An empire, ten years without an emperor making any substantial decisions - a full decade. During this time, the empire's fate seemed to be suspended in mid-air, with people worrying about its potential collapse. However, it turned out that the empire not only didn't collapse but was reborn. Tax revenue increased significantly, and the treasury went from being empty to storing four million taels of silver. Behind all this was a man named Zhang Juzheng, whose wisdom and abilities changed the empire's fate. Zhang Juzheng's achievements were not limited to finance; he also implemented a series of reforms, including border stabilization, government renewal, and the restoration of all that had been destroyed. His work was remarkably effective, and people began to see him as the empire's savior. But what was the emperor doing? The emperor's role seemed to have been diminished, and people started questioning his value. What was the emperor doing? He was attending class. This answer was both laughable and sad, as the emperor's role had become a mere ornament, and the actual power of the empire was in Zhang Juzheng's hands. This piece of history makes one ponder, what is the role of a leader, really? Is it enough to have a capable behind-the-scenes operator, allowing the leader to 'attend class' in peace? This history also shows that true power and wisdom don't necessarily lie in the hands of those who appear to be in authority.