If the Tang Empire won, it would say to its opponents: "You damn well behave yourself in the future, or be careful that I wipe out your entire clan. Pay tribute obediently every year!"
<...Zhao Huan asked, "Has Minister Chen compiled these into a book?"
"Your Majesty, some of these are things I saw with my own eyes while living among the people, and some were collected by people I sent. Due to the time constraints, I have not yet had time to organize them."
"It's alright, it's alright. You can relax and take care of it properly."
Zhao Huan was quite excited. He turned to Xu Churen and said, "Minister Xu, once Chen Fu's new manuscript is compiled, print it out and distribute it throughout the country so that everyone from top to bottom can study it carefully. Let the Ministry of Revenue supervise it properly."
In the new power structure, the Ministry of Revenue was separated from the Three Departments, which existed as an independent financial center. The Ministry of Revenue's energy was freed up, and the emperor's intention was clear: the Ministry of Revenue should manage the population and fertile land properly from now on and not cause any trouble.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Huan then said, "By the way, we need to name Chen Fu's book. You all can suggest a name."
Han Gonglian laughed and said, "Why not call it 'The Book of Agriculture'?"
"What is your opinion, Minister Chen?"
"Whatever Your Majesty says goes."
"Then let's call it 'Chen Fu's Agricultural Treatise'."
"Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Your Majesty."
After the emperor turned and left, Han Gonglian said, "I never expected that our emperor would be so obsessed with construction projects and also so concerned with agriculture."
Chen Fu said, "This emperor is quite different from all previous emperors. He is interested not only in construction and agriculture, but also in military affairs, governance, and commerce. He cares for the people as much as Emperor Taizu did."
"He is truly a holy emperor."
After leaving, Zhao Huan was unaware that the two bigwigs from the Academy of Sciences were flattering him. He was very excited and repeatedly emphasized to Xu Churen: "Give me your full attention and make sure that the 'Chen Fu's Agricultural Book' is quickly implemented. For the first three months, local officials should send people to specifically educate the farmers. By the way, after the 'Chen Fu's Agricultural Book' is printed, give a copy to Shi Ziming. I not only want him to publish the key contents in the Song Dynasty Gazette, but also to include them in the education of schools."
"The emperor is wise and sagacious."
Xu Churen finally breathed a sigh of relief. Improving agricultural production was certainly a good thing, as it would at least reduce concerns when migrating people.
The emperor turned and asked again, "How is the population migration in Yan and Yun progressing?"