Just as all the ministers gathered to attend the court meeting, the children of the ministers who remained in Wei also gathered together to think about how to deal with the current difficulties.
They sat in a garden pavilion, sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting dappled shadows. Each one's brow furrowed, his face etched with worry. These usually carefree nobles now felt the weight of responsibility for the fate of their nation.
They were all deeply influenced by their fathers' thoughts and education, and they had a strong belief in loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. They felt deep contempt for those who chose to flee when the Wei State encountered great difficulties.
"We can't just sit there and wait for death!" Qin Hui's son Qin Yue suddenly stood up and said, his eyes flashing with determination, "We must find a way to help His Majesty the Emperor and the officials in the court overcome the difficulties and rescue the victims of the disaster..."
"But what can we do?" a voice asked timidly. This was the son of a second-rank minister, the Minister of Rites. He had always acted very weak, but now, at this critical moment of the country's survival, he took the initiative to propose to live and die with the country. Because of this, Qin Yue and others recognized this man.
Some people may seem weak and vulnerable to bullying in normal times, but when faced with national interests, they can show extraordinary courage;
At this moment, Mu Yundian's daughter, Mu Guiying, comforted him, "Xiao Xuzi, don't worry too much. There will always be a solution. We should trust His Majesty and father."
As Mu Yunfeng's elder brother, Mu Yundian wielded significant influence within the military. In this era, the concept of avoiding suspicion didn't exist. As long as a person's abilities were strong enough, they would usually prioritize their own people, as only those within their own ranks could earn sufficient trust.
The son of a military commander said indignantly, "Those greedy merchants not only sold grain at exorbitant prices, but are now even fleeing to other countries with all their wealth and their families. One day, I will bring them to justice."
Qin Hui's son, Qin Yue, sighed and said, "My father and I have brought all the food our family can provide. However, for these disaster victims, this food is just a drop in the ocean. We can only hope for a miracle."
Mu Xi, a person who knew the inside story, observed the people around her with a smile on her face. Chu Fan had not kept his plan of growing sweet potatoes and corn a secret from his fiancée.
Chu Fan had intended to have Mu Xi reveal the news of his corn and sweet potato planting to her father, Mu Yunfeng, who controlled almost all the military power in the Wei State.
Chu Fan's plan was that if Mu Yunfeng launched an uprising and forced him to abdicate, he would be able to secure his throne with the support of his army and sufficient food resources. This way, Mu Yunfeng would not only control the army but also have food for disaster relief and military operations. This would prevent the state of Wei from falling into chaos and provide a place for the victims.
However, Chu Fan's ingenious plan failed to gain Mu Xi's understanding, and Mu Xi did not reveal Chu Fan's grain farming to anyone. As the daughter of a great general, Mu Xi had been influenced by her father and had some understanding of the art of imperial power.
In her understanding, Chu Fan's refusal to disclose the grain was intended to test the ministers' loyalty. She believed that no matter how the ministers verbally expressed their loyalty to the emperor and their patriotism, only when the country faced a critical moment of life and death could their actual actions truly reveal their true intentions.
People in a pavilion also saw Mu Xi's smiling face. As Chu Fan's fiancée, she might become the queen of Wei Kingdom in the future. Now that such a big thing happened in Wei Kingdom, it was impossible for Mu Xi to smile, unless he knew some inside story that he and others did not know.
Mu Guiying hugged Mu Xi and said, "My dear sister, do you know any inside information? Does our emperor have any plans? Can you tell us?"
Mu Xi smiled and replied, "Aren't you surprised that His Majesty, who previously avoided court, would attend such a long session today? And the elders of the various families haven't returned from court yet, right? You'll know when they return. I can't say more now."
After hearing Mu Xi's words, the young people breathed a sigh of relief. Since Mu Xi said that His Majesty the Emperor had a way, then there must be a way.
After several hours of walking, as the afterglow of the setting sun filled the earth, Chu Fan led the entire court, civil and military officials, with slightly tired but determined steps, slowly entering the official farmland outside the imperial city. In this vast land, there is hope and expectation for life.
As soon as you step into the field, you will see a group of eunuchs and palace maids in uniform, busy moving around in the golden sunlight. Their figures are particularly eye-catching among the green crops.
Their hands were constantly busy, some bent down to pick up plump sweet potatoes on the ground, while others carefully picked heavy corn ears, their faces filled with joy and satisfaction of the harvest.
This scene filled the ministers following Chu Fan with emotion. Many of them usually engaged in heated debates in the imperial court, arguing fiercely for their own selfish interests, but rarely had the opportunity to step outside the palace walls and witness the farmers working in the fields.
Looking at the hard-working figures of the eunuchs and palace maids, they suddenly realized that the reason why there were no more "eunuchs making trouble" in the court during the past few months, which had once been such a headache for them, was because the emperor had arranged for them to work.
Chu Fan also didn't know that by recruiting eunuchs and palace maids to farm, he further maintained the stability of the court, which made it even more remote for him to complete the system task and for someone to rebel and overthrow his rule.
Recalling the past, those eunuchs often abused their power for personal gain and disturbed the peace of the court. Taking advantage of their position as the emperor's close ministers, they wantonly spread slanderous words to the emperor, causing the emperor to change his orders frequently and causing chaos in the court.
Just a few months ago, the emperor seemed to have changed into a different person. He no longer listened to the eunuchs' slander and issued random decrees. And those eunuchs who had been making trouble were also pulled by the emperor to farm and contribute to the country.
The abundant harvest on the imperial farmlands is the best proof of this. These sweet potatoes and corn are not only delicious delicacies on the people's tables, but also the cornerstone of national stability and development. They bear witness to Chu Fan's wise decisions and hard work, and also highlight the transformation and growth of the eunuchs and palace maids through their labor.
Looking at this busy and harmonious scene, Chu Fan's heart was filled with satisfaction and pride. With this food, the disaster victims in Hedong Jiuzhou would surely be properly rescued.
All the ministers came to the fields to dig sweet potatoes or move corn with their own hands. Looking at the yield in the land, they laughed wildly in the fields.
When all the ministers returned home in the evening, they immediately told their families the good news.
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