Ever since Liu Xueyu left, Chu Fan always felt something was wrong every night when he lay in bed.
Even though he had lost his virginity due to Liu Xueyu's drugging, the feeling of ecstasy had been deeply etched into his bones. How could Chu Fan, who had lived two lives and tasted the joy of the world for the first time, resist it?
Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Chu Fan's mind would involuntarily recall Liu Xueyu's image. Her smile and her voice seemed to echo in his ears. That feeling brought him both immense joy and an indescribable emptiness. Chu Fan tried various methods to fill this emptiness, but nothing seemed to work.
He began to wonder if he had really fallen into Liu Xueyu's gentle trap and couldn't extricate himself. Chu Fan once thought that he would not indulge in women, but now it seemed that he had been deeply attracted to Liu Xueyu without realizing it.
This feeling made him confused and helpless, but he could not deny that the ecstasy had been deeply imprinted in his heart, becoming an indelible memory.
As time went by, Chu Fan's mentality gradually changed subtly. He began to think that perhaps staying in this world and becoming a supreme emperor might not be a bad choice.
In this land, he could possess supreme power, control everything, and enjoy the honor of being above everyone else. An unprecedented ambition and desire gradually grew in Chu Fan's heart. He began to seriously consider this possibility, pondering how to realize his ambitions and ideals in this world.
Chu Fan thought about how, as the ruler of Wei in this world, he possessed supreme power and status, allowing him to marry many women. This privilege was a given in every court, because as the ruler of a country, he had the right to choose multiple beauties to enrich his harem.
However, when I return to Blue Star, things might be different. The social customs and legal system on Blue Star are vastly different from those in Wei. Marriage there emphasizes monogamy, equality between men and women, and exclusive love. Therefore, on Blue Star, I might not be able to have as many wives as I did in Wei. Instead, I must abide by local laws and moral norms and choose one partner for my life. And Chu Fan, the woman he's currently close to, doesn't want to give up. This has caused Chu Fan to waver in his desire to return to Blue Star.
At this time, the system popped up a string of text: "Second wife does not count as milk."
Chu Fan suddenly woke up, realizing he'd almost gone astray. Even though some countries on Blue Star only allow monogamy, in some countries, having a mistress is a moral issue, not a legal one. So, it was all just him overthinking it.
However, he had already read all the novels in the palace, and he was a little tired of playing with Mu Xi and the others every day. There was an old saying on Blue Star: distance creates beauty. He decided not to play with Mu Xi and the other girls for the time being. He wanted to see what the Wei court was like.
Chu Fan ordered Eunuch Li beside him to deliver all the ministers' memorials directly to him. He decided to personally review and approve these important government documents to relieve his boredom.
This sudden change caught the ministers at court off guard. Over the past few months, they had gradually grown accustomed to a life without memorials. But now, His Majesty suddenly announced that he would personally review all memorials. This decision forced the ministers to pick up their pens again, and they began to record their achievements in detail in memorials.
Thanks to the emergence of refined salt, a commodity that can bring huge profits, the ministers in the court can now earn considerable income without resorting to corruption.
More importantly, the Censorate oversaw and regulated the production of refined salt, while officials within the imperial court were responsible for the sales of the product. This prevented unscrupulous merchants from exploiting the market and causing trouble. This practice not only ensured the smooth operation of the refined salt business but also indirectly brought the industry under complete state control, transforming it into a state-run business model.
When Chu Fan carefully read the memorial submitted by Changsun Dechong, he found that it detailed that the victims of the nine prefectures in Hedong had been completely and properly resettled. Changsun Dechong's memorial detailed various measures to ensure that the basic living needs of the victims were met.
In addition, Changsun Dechong also reported that the construction of the three acropolises outside Kaifeng was progressing very quickly and was expected to be completed soon. These construction projects not only provided temporary shelter for the victims, but also created employment opportunities for them, helping them rebuild their homes.
Chu Fan was deeply pleased to see this. He knew that the safety and happiness of the people were the foundation of a country. Only when the people could live and work in peace and contentment could the country truly prosper. Chu Fan expressed his appreciation for Changsun Dechong's work.
A careful review of Mu Yunfeng's memorial reveals a striking phenomenon: Wei officials skillfully exploited refined salt, a key commodity, to engage in extensive trade with other states. Through this trade, Wei successfully appeased most of its neighbors, leading them to withdraw their troops from its borders.
This strategy not only eased tensions on the border but also won Wei a precious period of peace, allowing the country to focus on internal development and stability.
After all, war will bring about the loss and destruction of countless lives. The economic system and ruling structure in Wei State showed no signs of collapse. These neighboring countries also knew that rashly launching a war to invade Wei State at this time would not only bring huge casualties and resource consumption to themselves, but might also trigger a series of unpredictable chain reactions.
Furthermore, through trade with Wei, these countries were able to purchase high-quality refined salt at low prices. This trade relationship not only brought them economic benefits but also promoted the economic prosperity of both sides. Therefore, from the perspective of practical interests, these countries no longer had any need to attack Wei.
Of course, the withdrawal of these countries made some countries unhappy, especially the dry countries that had always made huge profits by selling salt.
However, refined salt of better quality and lower price than Gan State's salt has now appeared on the market. The emperor of Gan State will naturally not sit idly by. How can he tolerate Wei State's rampant bullying in his territory and snatching away the market share that originally belonged to Gan State?
The Xiongnu, who had been driven away by Mu Yunfeng under the alliance of the Qian Kingdom, also joined their ranks and now assembled a huge army on the border of the Wei Kingdom. The dark clouds of war were gathering and could break out at any time.
Despite the tense situation, Chu Fan currently did not have enough forces to support Mu Yunfeng. He could only hope that Mu Yunfeng could rely on his own strength to withstand the joint attack of the two countries and ensure the security of the border.
As an outstanding prime minister, Qin Hui made significant contributions to the stability and development of Wei through careful consideration and wise decision-making during the days when he was unable to attend court in person.
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