After a week had passed, King Khosrow Anushirvan ascended his victorious throne. On one side sat his ministering Mobad, and on the other, Yazdegerd the Scribe, encircled by wise priests and learned counselors, among whom stood the young Bozorjmehr, endowed with eloquence and radiant insight. The King bade Bozorjmehr utter words that uplift the soul and elevate the lowly, for listening to true wisdom fills the heart with delight, and the treasury of noble speech never diminishes.
The Mobad posed the first inquiry, asking what yields harm when increased yet brings benefit when reduced. Bozorjmehr replied that moderation in eating yields bodily ease and nurtures the spirit, whereas in performing good deeds, any abundance only elevates one's stature. Next, Yazdegerd the Scribe inquired regarding hidden flaws of the heart. Bozorjmehr identified fault-finding, envy toward superiors, two-faced tale-bearing, untimely speech, and refusing to listen attentively as grave shortcomings. He declared Wisdom to be the supreme divine mantle, without which a person possesses no worth in the world.
Bozorjmehr further expounded on battle tactics, emphasizing alertness, patience against formidable foes, and decisive initiative in combat. He counseled on moderation in food and wine, avoidance of malice, perpetual praise of Yazdan, and the exalted art of scribal mastery. He stressed that teaching children scribal arts elevates their destiny and bridges the path to royal councils, for an eloquent scribe with fine handwriting, brevity, patience, and discretion becomes an indispensable pillar of the realm. Upon hearing these profound teachings, King Khosrow's heart blossomed like a spring flower, and he ordered new honors, rich garments, and elevated stature to be bestowed upon Bozorjmehr.