Chu Fan thought to himself: Even if he forced the people to rebel, could they defeat the army led by Mu Yunfeng? After all, Mu Yunfeng's military talent and the army he trained were well-known to be strong and well-trained.
Similarly, if Mu Yunfeng rebelled, even if the entire city's people joined in the defense, could they withstand the attack of the soldiers led by Mu Yunfeng? Mu Yunfeng's army not only had outstanding combat effectiveness in military terms, but also demonstrated superb wisdom and flexibility in strategy and tactics.
Therefore, whether the people lived well or not had no impact on the rulers at the top. The change of dynasties was nothing more than a game between the upper class, and the common people were often just victims in this game.
Of course, this is just Chu Fan's own theory as a poor student. The views he puts forward may not be completely accurate. In fact, the stability of a country does not depend solely on the governance of the rulers, but more on the joint efforts and maintenance of the general public.
We must recognize that soldiers also have families and are just as much a part of the common people. If their families live in poverty and are unable to receive the care and protection they deserve, then they will naturally not willingly follow the rulers and may even develop dissatisfaction and resistance.
On the contrary, if the soldiers' families can live a stable and happy life and enjoy the welfare and protection of the country, then even if the superiors intend to launch a rebellion or try to overthrow the existing regime, the soldiers will not follow easily, because they know that a stable life is hard-won, and they would rather maintain the status quo to protect the happiness of themselves and their families.
Therefore, the stability of a country depends not only on the wisdom and ability of its rulers, but also on whether it can win the hearts and minds of its people, ensure that their basic needs are met, and thus gain their support and loyalty. Only in this way can a country truly achieve long-term peace and stability, and a harmonious and stable society.
Of course, these things have little to do with the work Chu Fan is doing now. Chu Fan is concentrating on instructing the stonemasons and carpenters in the handicraft department. Chu Fan wants to build a stove.
Eunuch Li, Qiuya, and three other palace maids stood by, curiously observing Chu Fan's busy work, their hearts filled with confusion as to what he was planning to create. After a day of hard work, the stonemason finally chiseled the stone to Chu Fan's precise specifications. Meanwhile, the carpenter meticulously crafted a simple bellows to meet Chu Fan's needs.
Chu Fan had his own requirements for the stove's dimensions, so he decided to instruct Eunuch Li to have the Ministry of Works craft a three-foot-two-inch iron wok the next day. To ensure the wok's precision, Chu Fan personally drew a rough blueprint of the wok and gave it to Eunuch Li, instructing him to pass it on to the craftsmen at the Ministry of Works to build it according to the design.
The next day, Mu Xi and the other women came to the handicraft department where Chu Fan was. They had heard that Chu Fan was working on some invention, so they ignored the cold weather and came here. After all, every invention of Chu Fan brought great benefits to their families. On the other hand, they had not been to the palace to accompany Chu Fan for a long time, so they also wanted to go to the palace to maintain their relationship with Chu Fan.
Of course, if you ask how they knew Chu Fan was inventing something in the palace, of course, it was Chu Fan who sent someone to inform them. Although Chu Fan was accompanied by many palace maids in the palace, there seemed to be a gap between them and him, and it was impossible for them to have a good chat and communication.
But Mu Xi and the others were different. He had known them since childhood, and with Tang Ji, the carefree and not very smart happy fruit, around, he could be much happier. Otherwise, he would be depressed because he had no one to talk to in the palace.
Mu Xi and the other women, clad in gorgeous mink coats, stood nearby, watching Chu Fan and the craftsmen at work. Chu Fan instructed the stonemasons to stack the stones, personally demonstrating how to hammer the stones together, ensuring each piece fit perfectly. Those unfamiliar with the situation would never have associated Chu Fan with the supreme title of emperor.
The craftsmen gradually understood Chu Fan's intention. They began to operate more skillfully and their speed increased significantly.
Although Mu Xi and the others were curious about Chu Fan's invention, they also knew that it was unwise to interrupt others' work. So they stood quietly by, occasionally exchanging their guesses and expectations.
"Chu Fan, what are you doing?" Mu Xi finally couldn't help but ask, her voice sounded particularly crisp in the cold air.
Chu Fan stopped what he was doing, turned around, and replied with a smile, "I'm trying to develop a new cooking method that will make the cooking process more efficient and convenient. Furthermore, this method uses coal as fuel. Once it becomes popular in the Wei State, cooking will become easier for both officials and civilians."
Since Chu Fan arrived in this world, he'd noticed that ordinary people primarily used clay pots for cooking, while some wealthy families used bronze vessels. Only the imperial chefs in the palace used iron pots for stir-frying and stewing.
After all, in this world, both firewood and ironware are extremely precious items. For ordinary people, the consumption of these resources is unbearable.
"Is it really that magical? I'm really looking forward to seeing it sooner." Tang Ji expressed her thoughts excitedly.
Although Changsun Pinqing and her sister had a glint of desire in their eyes, their father had just been dismissed from his position as Minister of War. Fortunately, the emperor, out of kindness, arranged for him to take on the new position of Minister of Energy. Under such circumstances, it was obviously impossible for their family to be responsible for the management of these new inventions.
Chu Fan looked at the busy figures of the craftsmen and said confidently, "We will see it soon."
By noon, it was basically finished. It must be said that the craftsmen who were able to work in the Ministry of Works were extremely skilled. Even the stone stoves were so tightly fitted that there was no need for cement to fill the gaps.
Chu Fan said to Eunuch Li, "Little Li, go and see if the Ministry of Works has finished making the cauldron I want."
Eunuch Li went downstairs and took people to the Ministry of Works to get the pot. You know, this is an item that His Majesty needs. Even if it means working overtime, he must make it.
When Eunuch Li left to get the pot, Chu Fan started to light the fire for the stove. However, at this moment, Chu Fan suddenly realized a problem, that is, he did not prepare any dishes here. Even if he got the iron pot, the subsequent cooking work would not be possible.
Therefore, Chu Fan had to continue issuing orders. He turned to Qiuya and instructed, "Qiuya, please go to the imperial kitchen and tell the imperial chefs that I need enough meat and vegetables for twenty people, and bring them here as soon as possible."
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