On the way from the Martyrs' Cemetery to the Ministry of Works, Eunuch Li asked Chu Fan with some doubts and confusion:
"Your Majesty, isn't Goudan still alive and well? Why are we still building a martyr's tomb for him?"
There was a hint of confusion in Eunuch Li's voice, and it was obvious that he was puzzled by this decision.
When Chu Fan heard Eunuch Li's question, he couldn't help feeling helpless. He felt that no one around him could truly understand his thoughts.
He sighed softly, then casually explained, "You must remember that Goudan died when he blocked an arrow for me.
As for Yuhuatian, he was a eunuch who had always been kept in the palace. He was not anyone else."
There was a hint of displeasure in Chu Fan's voice, as if to emphasize that Eunuch Li did not remember what he said at Changsun Dechong's house.
Eunuch Li saw that Chu Fan seemed a little unhappy and immediately realized his mistake. He lowered his head and said respectfully:
"This slave deserves death. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Eunuch Li's reaction also made Chu Fan realize that although the people around him may not fully understand his decision, their loyalty and awe of him are unquestionable.
Chu Fan walked at a steady pace and slowly said, "In the current Wei Kingdom, is there any event more sensational and shocking than the assassination of the emperor?"
Chu Fan's words left Eunuch Li confused and puzzled. He was completely bewildered and didn't understand why His Majesty suddenly asked such a question.
He was full of doubts, not knowing what the deep meaning of His Majesty's words was, so he just stood quietly by, listening patiently, waiting for Chu Fan's further explanation or instructions.
Chu Fan continued, "Outside Kaifeng, the lords of the three citadels were found to be seriously corrupt. Not only did they enrich themselves, they also colluded with local powerful families to commit illegal acts, forming a complex network of corruption.
This situation has been going on for a long time. Although the people dare not say much on the surface, they must be full of dissatisfaction and resentment deep in their hearts.
Even if the imperial court finally took drastic measures, confiscating the property and exterminating the clans of these city lords and the powerful families who had long oppressed the people, as a form of punishment, would the resentment of the people truly be appeased? Would they truly willingly accept such an outcome?
After all, the lords of the three Acropolis were appointed by the court itself. They should have been the representatives of the court and the guardians of the interests of the people.
Yet, these officials have brought profound suffering upon the people. Not only have they failed to fulfill their duties, but they have become their oppressors. In this situation, wouldn't the people harbor a tinge of resentment and distrust toward the court? Wouldn't they doubt its fairness and effectiveness?
It was only at this moment that Eunuch Li woke up from his dream and realized that what His Majesty said was indeed profound.
He pondered for a moment, then respectfully asked Chu Fan a question: "Your Majesty, if the people were dissatisfied with the court, or even harbored resentment, what would be the consequences?"
Chu Fan did not directly respond to the question raised by Eunuch Li, but continued to elaborate on his point of view:
"The Ministry of Energy, headed by Chang Sun Dechong, and the Ministry of Industry, headed by Tang Hongwen, are about to launch large-scale coal mining and begin construction of steel mills.
However, if the residents of Kaifeng and its three surrounding citadels were dissatisfied with the imperial court, their enthusiasm for participating in these projects would inevitably be dampened, and the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Industry might face difficulties in recruiting labor.
In addition, even if they succeed in recruiting enough people, some of these recruits may secretly obstruct and deliberately create obstacles, making it difficult for the coal mining and steel plant construction projects to proceed smoothly.
After all, given the bad examples set by the previous three city lords and those powerful families, although they were eventually punished by law, the trauma they left in the hearts of the people was real.
This trauma not only affected their reputation, but also greatly reduced the people's trust in the court, which may lead to a negative or even resistant attitude when participating in court projects."
Eunuch Li was filled with deep shock. He had never imagined that the harm and impact caused by the lords of the three Acropolis and those powerful families would be so great. Their actions not only undermined social stability, but also posed a serious threat to the peace of the country.
"So, Your Majesty, do you want to start building a martyrs' cemetery immediately to solve this problem?" Eunuch Li asked Chu Fan with a hint of doubt.
Chu Fan nodded slightly and replied firmly, "Yes, if our royal family can host the construction of the Martyrs' Cemetery, then the people's attention and thoughts will be directed to this solemn and sacred matter.
In this way, they will pay more attention to the heroes who sacrificed their lives for their country, and will no longer be confused by the actions of the city lords and powerful people.
In this way, we can not only remember and commemorate the martyrs who gave their lives for the country, but also effectively divert public attention and reduce the negative impact of those bad forces on society."
In particular, I firmly advocate that Goudan be buried in the Martyrs' Cemetery. This way, the people of Wei will understand that our royal family is a family that knows how to be grateful and give back.
We should never overlook a person's great contributions to the country simply because of his humble origins. Despite his humble origins, Goudan's heroic deeds and loyalty to the imperial family were recognized by the imperial family and the court, who accorded him the highest honors and respect.
The twenty warriors who heroically sacrificed their lives in Shu were ordinary people carefully selected from the three Acropolises. When the residents of the three Acropolises witnessed the royal family and the court bestow such high honors and respect on these heroes from the same city, they also felt a strong sense of belonging and identity in their hearts.
Eunuch Li was feeling incredibly confused and anxious at this moment, his head feeling like it was about to explode. The profound topics His Majesty had discussed today had left him feeling completely unable to keep up.
Eunuch Li took a deep breath and mustered his courage. Despite feeling a little uneasy, he had to shamelessly raise his question to His Majesty. "Your Majesty, please forgive my ignorance. I do not know what you mean by 'sense of identity'. I hope Your Majesty can explain it in detail so that I can better understand your meaning."
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