After leaving the side hall, Chu Fan and Chu Yuanwu began to discuss Chu Fan's plans after the wedding. Normally, within the territory of Wei, Chu Fan, under the protection of the imperial court, and under the careful care of the royal family, eunuchs, and maids in the palace, would have little chance of encountering any life-threatening situation.
Chu Yuanwu asked with concern, "Your Majesty, what exactly are you planning to do that makes you so worried? Are you afraid that your life will be in danger?"
He knew Chu Fan's personality well; the young emperor always considered things carefully and would not make any decisions rashly. Chu Yuanwu could hardly imagine how many forces on the entire Shengwu Continent would be able to rival the Wei Imperial Court if the entire power of the current imperial court was fully mobilized.
There was no force on the Shengwu Continent that could pose a substantial threat to Chu Fan. However, Chu Fan acted so cautiously, which made him wonder if there was some important factor that he had overlooked. After all, His Majesty was not the kind of person who would not think of these situations.
Chu Fan no longer hid anything from Chu Yuanwu at this time. After all, launching a war requires a period of careful preparation. The most critical part is the improvement of logistical support.
If the logistical support is not done properly, then once the war is launched rashly, the soldiers of Wei State may fall into an extremely dangerous situation due to insufficient supply of food and grass.
There was even a possibility that soldiers would collapse from hunger before even reaching the battlefield due to a shortage of food and fodder. Even if soldiers did not die of starvation, they might lose their fighting capacity due to hunger, ultimately leading to the failure of the war and putting the entire war situation in an unfavorable position.
Chu Fan knew very well that this situation would allow him to complete the system tasks better and thus have the opportunity to return to Blue Star, but Chu Fan could not get over the hurdle of his conscience.
If countless soldiers paid the price of their lives and nine out of ten people in Wei were left homeless just to allow himself to live a leisurely life, he would rather give up and return to Blue Star to live an ordinary life than bear such a guilt.
Although Chu Fan had been working hard to complete the system mission and have the opportunity to return to Blue Star, he had never sacrificed the common people to complete his mission. Chu Fan had always hypnotized himself and told himself that the common people could not threaten his throne. Only the aristocratic families and royal relatives could pose a threat to his position.
However, his conscience deep in his heart always reminded him that the strength of a country does not only depend on the rulers at the top, but also on the stability and happiness of the people at the bottom.
When Chu Fan was on Blue Star, he was just an ordinary person, busy running around for his livelihood every day. Faced with the ruthless exploitation of capital, he deeply understood the hardships and difficulties of the people at the bottom.
Therefore, when he traveled to this world and became the emperor of an empire, he did not really think that he was the high and mighty ruler like other travelers.
When Chu Fan was on Blue Star, he read a lot of novels, many of which were about time travel. He noticed that many ordinary people who originally lived in poverty on Blue Star, after traveling to another world, used the knowledge and skills they gained on Blue Star to successfully change their fate in the other world.
However, after achieving success, these time travelers often completely forget their original intentions and forget that they were once part of the lower-class people. They begin to stand with the rulers, turn a blind eye to the suffering of the lower-class people, and even become part of the oppressors.
However, Chu Fan found himself unable to do this. Deep down, he always remembered that he was just an ordinary person. Even if he became the emperor, what would it matter? He often wondered if his travel to this alien world was just a dream he had when he passed out after being overworked while delivering food.
Therefore, when Chu Fan wanted to launch the war this time, he knew that he had to provide good logistical support for the soldiers, ensuring that every soldier had enough food and clothing, and would never allow them to lose their combat effectiveness due to hunger on the battlefield. At the same time, he also had to ensure that these soldiers could receive the pensions and resettlement they deserved after the war, so that their families would not be displaced and could live a stable life.
As for his unfortunate sacrifice on the battlefield and his ability to return to Blue Star after completing the system mission, this would actually not have much impact on the rule of the Wei State, because Chu Fan had never been too involved in state affairs.
In the State of Wei, Chu Fan had established a Royal Government Affairs Office, which was specifically responsible for handling various memorials and court affairs. In addition, officials from the six ministries each performed their duties to ensure that the country operated in an orderly manner.
If he really left this world, the royal family could choose a person with both virtue and talent from among the twelve princes of the Royal Government Affairs Office to succeed him and continue to maintain the stability and prosperity of the Wei State.
Furthermore, as long as the super money printing machine exists, even if he takes away some gold, silver and treasures, it will not affect the economic foundation of Wei State. On the contrary, it can provide solid economic security for his life on Blue Star.
After a long period of contemplation, Chu Fan said in a heavy voice, "I have decided to launch a war against the Xiongnu and the Gan Kingdom in the coming months. Recalling how they brutally murdered my parents on the border and how they invaded Wei and killed countless innocent people, I must personally avenge this blood feud."
Chu Yuanwu's expression was neither happy nor sad at this time. He said calmly, "Your Majesty, if your goal is only to attack the Xiongnu and the Qian Kingdom, then you only need General Mu Yunfeng to mobilize the troops. How can Your Majesty be in danger?"
Chu Fan shook his head, his voice revealing a sense of determination. "Ancestor, if I cannot personally go to the battlefield, how can I truly absolve myself of the blood feud of my parents? I must personally lead the army to comfort the dead and demonstrate my resolve. This time, I have decided to personally move the throne to the front lines and sit at the forefront of the army. I will see if the generals of the Xiongnu and Gan Kingdom, as well as the sects, have the courage to come and kill me."
Chu Fan's words filled the heart of Chu Yuanwu, a man over a hundred years old. If he were still a young man, he would have followed Chu Fan into battle, expanding the territory of Wei. However, he was old now, and needed to protect the foundations of Wei, ensure stability in the rear, and provide solid support for the soldiers at the front.
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