When Chen Yan heard this, he immediately understood what the prime minister meant. These refugees were unwilling to accept the porridge from Zhenyang Palace, which meant that they did not believe in Zhenyang Palace. Since they did not believe in Zhenyang Palace, one can imagine what their attitude towards the court of the Great Zhou Kingdom was.

Chen Yan asked in return, "What does the Prime Minister mean?"

The Prime Minister was stunned when he heard this, then he saluted and said, "I haven't thought of a solution yet, I am willing to listen to your Majesty's instructions."

Chen Yan frowned, glanced at the prime minister, then turned aside and said, "Tingwei, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

The Prime Minister glanced at the Court Judge in the courtroom, only to see him smile faintly. He then walked out of the courtroom and said, "Your Majesty, these few rioters are nothing to worry about. I have a plan that can eliminate the danger of refugees in an instant."

Chen Yan's eyes lit up and he said, "Tell me quickly."

The court official said, "We should wipe out all these refugees."

The Prime Minister sneered at the words and said, "It's easy for the court judge to say that. The general is currently leading troops to suppress the rebels in various places, and the captain of the Western Army is going to suppress the rioters in Huacheng County. The remaining troops must be used to defend the capital. Where can we send troops? Besides, those refugees are everywhere.

They are roaming about and are extremely difficult to suppress. Sending troops to suppress them is just a waste of money and food."

When Chen Yan heard the prime minister's words, he frowned and looked at the chief justice with a puzzled look.

The court judge laughed heartily and said, "The Prime Minister's words make sense, but my strategy is not to send troops to suppress the enemy, but..."

"And what?" Chen Yan asked.

The Chief Justice bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I request that you issue an edict to publicize the dangers of refugees to the entire nation and order the powerful local gentry to send troops to suppress and capture them. You should also declare that refugees have no nationality, and that the powerful local gentry can deal with them as they please."

The prime minister was shocked when he heard this suggestion. This policy was extremely vicious. It declared that refugees had no nationality, and the court allowed local tyrants to send people to capture them. In this way, those tyrants could capture slaves openly.

Are those refugees troublemakers? No, they are slaves, free labor.

This strategy was also extremely effective. Where in the world were there no landlords and tyrants? No local tyrants? Once these people were mobilized, wouldn't it be easier than sending troops to suppress them?

But, it’s too vicious! The prime minister kept shaking his head in his heart.

However, Chen Yan thought this was a good idea and immediately said, "Permitted, Prime Minister, draft an edict and issue it to the whole country. The Chief Justice deserves a reward for this brilliant plan."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The Chief Justice smiled and bowed to express his gratitude, then retreated.

A day later, a series of imperial edicts were issued from the capital of the Great Zhou Kingdom and quickly spread to all parts of the country.