"We hope Lord Yao will make a decision quickly!"

Everyone asked Yao Tianzheng, because Yao Tianzheng held one of the three highest positions and was extremely outstanding in terms of qualifications, experience, and ability.

Perhaps Yao Tianzheng can break free from his predicament and find a solution.

Secondly, Yao Tianzheng is the imperial envoy for the locust plague control, the most powerful official in the Prime Minister's Office, and the head of everyone. If you don't ask him, who do you ask?

Urgent as it may be, things cannot be done carelessly! Everything must be done according to the rules.

Even if others already have a plan in mind, they must wait until Yao Tianzheng finishes speaking before they can speak.

This is called the etiquette of ruler and subject, master and servant.

Yao Tianzheng's eyebrows were furrowed so deeply they seemed to reach the sky.

He was anxious, but he was also at a loss in the face of the current situation.

The news came too suddenly, what should we do?

After thinking it over for a long time, Yao Tianzheng still had no idea. If he issued a wrong command now, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He could only order a few clerks to take the initiative to send people to find out the situation in various prefectures and counties, and at the same time report the news of the current disaster to His Majesty.

After making some other arrangements, Yao Tianzheng finally turned his attention to Sun Jian.

"gentlemen……"

Although he himself was the Imperial Envoy of the Prime Minister's Office, one of the Three Dukes, and nearly thirty years older than Sun Jian, he still addressed Sun Jian as "Sir!" until now.

This clearly shows how much respect Yao Tianzheng had for Sun Jian, this younger generation!

Emperor Ganwu was right; in the entire Gan dynasty, perhaps only Sun Jian could solve the current problem.

"Lord Yao!"

Upon hearing this form of address, Sun Jian clasped his hands and bowed respectfully to Yao Tianzheng.

In fact, Sun Jian was quite moved.

Not to mention that Yao Tianzheng always addressed himself as "sir" in front of the entire court and Emperor Qianwu, which showed respect and humility.

Just from Yao Tianzheng's expression at this moment, it's clear how helpless this usually stoic Optimus Prime is.

This was the first time he had ever seen the all-powerful and wise Governor of Yongzhou in such a state since he had known Yao Tianzheng.

Yao Tianxian sighed deeply: "The current disaster situation is complex and difficult to control. Every step we take concerns the lives of hundreds of millions of people. I am ashamed!"

"The matter is now extremely urgent, but I, Yao, truly have no better solution at the moment. I have failed His Majesty's trust and the hundreds of millions of his subjects!"

"Lord Yao, you mustn't say that!"

Upon hearing Yao Tianzheng's words of self-reproach, Sun Jian quickly offered words of comfort.

"You are the pillar of the nation, the banner of the people, with outstanding achievements and unparalleled wisdom and courage throughout your life!"

"How can we underestimate ourselves!"

"Furthermore, although the disaster relief strategy was proposed by someone, the vast majority of its content was supplemented by Lord Yao himself!"

"I have carefully reviewed the supplementary content and details, and there are absolutely no problems! In fact, it surpasses even my own!"

"The various government orders are clear, logical, and consistent, which is enough to show that Lord Yao has devoted all his efforts to disaster relief!"

"And it has also laid a very solid foundation for disaster relief!"

"This alone is enough to show that Yao is a man of exceptional talent and ability. How can he belittle himself at this critical juncture?"

After Sun Jian finished speaking, everyone nodded in agreement.

In fact, Sun Jian did not exaggerate; in fact, he glossed over many of Yao Tianzheng's correct actions and achievements.

None of them highlighted anything!

This alone is enough to demonstrate Yao Tianzheng's talent in governing the country.

Sun Jian had already reviewed the national records and found that Yao Tianzheng's strategies and detailed rules for dealing with the locust plague were entirely correct!

Only Sun Jian himself knew that when he discovered the locusts were about to arrive, he only provided the court with a rudimentary template.

In layman's terms, Sun Jian essentially only provided the exam questions and references, offering nothing else.

But with Yao Tianzheng's various additions, this is already a perfect answer sheet.

After more than ten days of planning and arrangements, Yao Tianzheng's strategy has laid a tight net against the locust plague.

Although the locust plague is becoming increasingly severe, Sun Jian knows that thanks to the foundation laid by Yao Tianzheng, the only question now is how to close the net.

If the locust plague can truly be brought under control, then Yao Tianzheng will be the one who deserves the most credit.

After hearing Sun Jian's comforting words, Yao Tianzheng's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed for a moment.

"Does the gentleman have any solutions?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present turned their gaze to Sun Jian.

Sun Jian is now their guiding light and the source of all the team's hope.

They were all afraid that Sun Jian would shake his head or sigh at this critical juncture.

If that's really the case, then facing a locust plague from all sides, the entire project would truly be over...

"There's another way, perhaps we can do it in one go!"

Sun Jian lived up to everyone's expectations; instead of sighing or shaking his head, he brought a ray of sunshine to everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

They all showed expressions of joy and excitement.

"Sir, please look and speak!"

"Yes! Sir, please tell me, what is the solution?"

...

For a time, apart from Zhuang Qishi, even Xing Kang, the Minister of Works, and Mi Zhu, the Minister of Revenue, who were two generations older than Sun Jian, followed Yao Tianzheng's example and began to address Sun Jian as "Sir".

Although Zhuang Qishi was also eager to know the only solution Sun Jian had mentioned, the current situation made him feel somewhat awkward.

His lips twitched visibly a few times...

My heart felt like a million straws were surging within me!

These two old geezers, why are you also calling Sun Jian "Mr." along with Yao Tianzheng?

Where does this leave me?!

I was Sun Jian's teacher, although I only taught him for one day and was even rendered speechless by his rebuttal. But a teacher is still a teacher even if it's only for one day!

You all call Sun Jian "Sir," so what should I call him?

Mr. Zhuang did not voice his inner turmoil and curses; they remained only in his mind.

Right now, we need to hear what Sun Jian's plan is.

Sun Jian was also somewhat embarrassed. He felt a little awkward when he heard these key ministers of the court address him as "sir".

"Sir" is the most respectful title for a person, and it doesn't necessarily mean that only men can be called "Sir".

Anyone who brings peace to the people, or who is outstanding in a certain field and makes great contributions and sacrifices, can be addressed as "Mr." even if they are women.

There are strategies, but the most important thing right now is to understand the specific situation.

Sun Jian turned to an official and asked directly, "How far have we progressed with our previously established disaster relief strategy over the past ten days?"

When questioned by Sun Jian, the official dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Even the Three Dukes Yao Tianzheng and the two Ministers addressed Sun Jian in this way, so how could he dare to act recklessly? He respectfully reported to Sun Jian.