Just as Chu Fan said to Liu Ruyan, not long after, all the people he needed to see came to the imperial study one after another, and even his third uncle Chu Xiang appeared in front of Chu Fan.

Liu Ruyan witnessed the Wei ministers' swift response and was deeply surprised. She realized how powerful Chu Fan's control over Wei was, and how wonderful it would be if she could also possess such high prestige in the Canglan Empire. However, Liu Ruyan also knew that dwelling on this matter was meaningless.

In fact, the reason why these ministers in Wei responded so actively to Chu Fan's summons was entirely because Chu Fan would give them substantial benefits and clear instructions every time he summoned court ministers or royal family members. This was particularly evident in families such as the Mu family and the Changsun family.

Therefore, among the ministers of the Wei court, there was a widely circulated saying: "If the emperor suddenly summons me, it means that I will have an opportunity to make a fortune. Therefore, as long as I am still alive, I will rush to the imperial study with all my strength, fearing that I will miss any opportunity that may change my fate."

In fact, all the families Your Majesty has summoned in the past have, without exception, received generous rewards and prominent positions. This enormous temptation is irresistible. Moreover, as long as the emperor of Wei remains a member of the Chu royal family, the glory and wealth of their own family can be long-lasting. This kind of sustainable benefit is the dream of every minister.

Because Chu Fan needed to explain to Liu Ruyan that even if the Wei Kingdom might conquer the Canglan Empire in the future, he would not hand over the Canglan Empire to Liu Ruyan for management, so Liu Ruyan and several other women also followed Chu Fan to stay in the imperial study.

Chu Anping and the others bowed respectfully to Chu Fan and said in unison, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Chu Anping was not surprised by the presence of Liu Ruyan and the other palace maids, as he knew Chu Fan's style of action was always thorough and cautious. Since Chu Fan allowed them to stay in the room, there must be a reason behind it.

Chu Fan nodded gently, expressing great satisfaction that Chu Anping and the six ministers of virtue had appeared before him so quickly. After all, he had boasted to Liu Ruyan before. If these people didn't show up in time, wouldn't Liu Ruyan be laughing at him?

Chu Fan then spoke in a calm tone, "All of you should get up and sit down to discuss things together. After all, if I had asked you to come to the palace at such a late hour, it would have been like causing you unnecessary suffering."

Chu Anping and his third uncle stood up first and slowly sat down on their chairs. Although they were Chu Fande's elders in the family, they knew that the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects must be prioritized in the imperial study. Therefore, when they first entered the imperial study, they also saluted Chu Fande as subjects.

Since they were also members of the imperial family, they did not feel any psychological burden when Chu Fan gestured for them to sit down. As Chu Anping and Third Uncle sat down, the ministers of the six ministries also found their seats one after another, and the atmosphere in the imperial study immediately became solemn and serious.

Chu Fan's eyes slowly swept over everyone present and he raised a serious question: "I would like to ask you a question first. That is, in a future war, if Wei successfully conquers Wa, Xiongnu, and Gan, how do you think we should govern these newly conquered areas?"

Chu Anping and the other ministers exchanged glances, their hearts filled with surprise. They hadn't anticipated His Majesty summoning them to discuss such a significant matter. While preparations for the conquest of the Xiongnu and the Gan Kingdom were well underway, Chu Fan was already contemplating how to govern these new territories. This undoubtedly demonstrated His Majesty's far-sighted wisdom, a foresight clearly far exceeding that of their own.

After a moment of contemplation, Chu Anping slowly spoke, "Your Majesty, after careful consideration, I believe that once we successfully conquer the Xiongnu and the Gan Kingdom, the first thing we should do is appease the people and stabilize the current situation. Afterwards, we should gradually implement the laws of the Wei Kingdom and select talented and virtuous local people to participate in governance. This will ensure a smooth transition from the old system to the new one and achieve long-term stability and prosperity."

His Majesty Chu Fan suddenly interrupted Chu Anping, a hint of seriousness in his words: "What I am talking about is not about the trivial details of governance, but the general direction of our Wei State's future development. You must understand that the territories of the Xiongnu and the Gan Kingdom are vast and extensive. What I want to ask is, what system do you think our Wei State should adopt to effectively govern these newly incorporated areas?"

Chu Anping and the ministers of the six ministries fell into deep thought as soon as Chu Fan asked this question. They hadn't really considered this issue before, and if these newly conquered territories were directly governed by the imperial court, it might be difficult to effectively control them due to the vast distances.

On the other hand, if the imperial court did not directly govern, there was concern that local forces would become too powerful and difficult to control. Furthermore, even in this world of warriors, transportation conditions were still less than ideal. If Wei were to truly conquer the Xiongnu and the Qian Kingdom, ensuring the smooth flow of government orders would be a huge challenge.

Sometimes, it may take ten days or even half a month for an order issued by the imperial court to reach remote areas, which will undoubtedly seriously affect the country's administrative efficiency and response speed.

Given this situation, the Wei State seemed to have only one viable option left: to establish vassal kings to enfeoff these newly conquered areas. This approach would not only ensure the stability of the court's power, but also leverage the power of the vassal kings to consolidate the borders, thus achieving long-term stability in the country.

After careful consideration, the ministers of the six ministries unanimously agreed that Chu Fan's move was clearly for the benefit of the imperial family. After all, managing these newly expanded territories required a significant investment of resources and manpower. Establishing vassal kings would not only alleviate the court's financial and administrative burdens, but also allow members of the imperial family to exercise actual power in the frontier regions, creating a favorable situation of mutual support and coordination between the interior and the exterior.

Chu Anping and his uncle also held the same view. They believed that establishing vassal kings was a common strategy adopted by many countries in history. In the past, the Wei State did not have a need to establish vassal kings because it did not carry out large-scale territorial expansion.

However, if Your Majesty is truly determined to unify the entire Shengwu Continent, then adopting the policy of establishing vassal kings is undoubtedly a wise choice. It can effectively help us consolidate our newly acquired territories and ensure the long-term stability of the country.