In the magnificent court, all the ministers had solemn expressions, their hearts filled with unprecedented shame and self-reflection.
In the past, whenever state affairs went wrong, ministers often blamed His Majesty's poor decisions, rashly shifting the blame onto the throne, as if even the slightest change of heart on His Majesty was a disregard for the government and a disruption of the existing order. However, today's situation forces us to re-examine all of the past.
This time, His Majesty Chu Fan proposed such a good plan, but he and others were unable to implement it because there was no money in the national treasury. Work-for-relief is such a good disaster relief policy. It would be a pity if His Majesty's wise decision could not be implemented.
However, the war against the Xiongnu had already consumed a large amount of money and food, and coupled with the sudden natural disaster, the Hedong Kyushu region suffered heavy damage, causing the Wei State to fall into an extremely difficult situation. The national treasury had long been empty.
With powerful enemies lurking outside and natural disasters raging inside, the ministers' own abilities were clearly insufficient to cope with such a severe situation.
Only then did the ministers suddenly realize that the root of the problem wasn't the emperor's faulty command, but rather their own inability to cope with the complex and ever-changing situation. They began to reflect deeply, recalling the countless times they had spoken ill of the emperor in private, and an indescribable shame welled up in their hearts.
The atmosphere in the court was almost palpable. Ministers bowed their heads, some biting their lips, others furrowing their brows. Their faces betrayed a deep sense of self-blame and regret. They clearly understood that as pillars of the nation, they should shoulder the heavy responsibility of maintaining its stability and prosperity. Yet, due to their incompetence, they repeatedly failed His Majesty and brought shame upon the nation.
The atmosphere in the court grew oppressive, everyone's heart filled with mixed emotions. Ministers who had previously shirked responsibility with various excuses now felt as if bound by invisible ropes, unable to escape their own inadequacies. They stared at each other, their eyes filled with both self-blame for their own incompetence and deep worry about the future.
To the ministers, the emperor sat quietly on the dragon throne, his gaze as sharp as a torch, as if he could see into everyone's inner secrets. He did not rush to blame, but chose to remain silent, allowing the pressure to spread in the court until every minister deeply realized the root of the problem.
Chu Fan watched the ministers remain silent, his heart aglow with joy. This was all his own fault. If he truly feels aggrieved, then he can go back and rebel. I'd be the first to agree. This way, my system mission would be complete.
Although Chu Fan thought so in his heart, his face did not show any emotion. After a long silence, no one spoke.
Chu Fan spoke: "My Lords, are there any other matters that need to be discussed? If not, please carefully consider disaster relief. Disaster victims from Hedong Jiuzhou have begun arriving in Kaifeng. I hope you can formulate a reasonable policy to reduce the risk of riots.
After all, there were hundreds of thousands of disaster victims from Hedong Jiuzhou who came to Kaifeng. If they rioted, they could easily capture Kaifeng City, as there were not many troops guarding it.
Furthermore, since it is impossible for everyone to participate in the rescue work, you must also discuss and decide who will be responsible for this task. Ministers, please go home and think about it carefully.
Chu Fan left Chengtian Hall after finishing his statement. He was extremely excited when he returned to his bedroom. He realized that he had not only aroused the anger of the ministers, but also that his hint was obvious enough.
Chu Fan didn't believe that the ministers in the court were truly devoid of rebellious intentions. He thought that if someone among the disaster victims loudly proclaimed that the throne was not exclusive to the Chu family but open to everyone, and if someone started a rebellion, wouldn't his system mission be completed?
Chu Fan, like a homebody, lay on his plush bed in his palace, lost in the historical novels of this world. After all, in this world, there were no cell phones, no computers, and no internet. Therefore, reading historical novels became his only way to while away the time.
As for handling government memorials? That's simply not a job for humans! Chu Fan had learned a thing or two about history during his time on Blue Star. He knew all too well those diligent monarchs in history who toiled day and night, reviewing memorials or handling state affairs in court. Their workload even surpassed that of diligent novelists. He wasn't going to seek trouble.
Chu Fan hadn't been unfamiliar with reading memorials in the days since he'd arrived in this world. Curious about everything around him, he enthusiastically unfolded several. However, at a glance, he discovered that while the memorials boasted thousands of words, ninety percent of them were redundant, with only a few hundred words representing the true essence. The authors of these memorials seemed even more adept at piling up words than some novelists, which made Chu Fan lose interest in reading them.
Chu Fan lost interest after reading it. He was going to return to Blue Star to be a poor farmer anyway, so there was no need to pay attention to these things.
Lying quietly on the desk in his room was a piece of paper, containing the cement formula Chu Fan had obtained through his work over the past two months. However, Chu Fan had no intention of publicly revealing the formula. After all, once the formula was made public, many of the problems plaguing the State of Wei would be solved.
For example, cement-paved roads significantly reduced the need for stone quarrying and made roads more durable. In housing construction, if timber was in short supply, cement and wooden piles could be used to construct houses. This approach not only provided a strong and durable structure but also allowed for faster construction, effectively solving the housing problem for disaster victims in the Hedong Kyushu region.
Chu Fan intends to pass this recipe on to someone destined to receive it in the future. Only those rebels who help him complete the system's tasks can discover this precious secret recipe when they search his bedroom.
However, Chu Fan was unaware that the court officials, upon hearing his words, had quickly taken action. Far from resenting Chu Fan, they actively planned and implemented various measures to strengthen the defenses of the capital, Kaifeng. The officials mobilized their retainers to patrol the city to prevent unscrupulous individuals from causing trouble. Mu Yunfeng even distributed the remaining weapons and armor in the military arsenal to the soldiers, ready for any emergency.
In the minds of all the court officials, Chu Fan's image became even more heroic and powerful, and they also had a greater respect for him.
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