After the ministers tasted the sweet potatoes and corn, they all returned to their seats.
They didn't mean they didn't like eating, but because it was court time, they were more restrained in such a formal occasion, trying their best to suppress their appetite.
Seeing that all the ministers had finished tasting, Chu Fan signaled the eunuchs around him to continue the court meeting. The eunuchs quickly removed the sweet potatoes and corn.
"What do you think of this grain, my lords?" Chu Fan sat on the dragon throne and glanced at the ministers in the court.
Qin Hui, the Prime Minister, stepped forward first and replied respectfully, "The food Your Majesty has brought out is as delicious as food from the immortal realm. We are truly honored to have the privilege of tasting it. However, I have a question in mind: how much of this food Your Majesty possesses?"
The ministers in the court also nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing their admiration and desire for this kind of grain.
Chu Fan knew that what Qin Hui said was true. If the promotion of sweet potatoes and corn could be successful in this dynasty, it would undoubtedly greatly improve people's lives and reduce the occurrence of famine.
Chu Fan spoke slowly, his tone filled with pride and satisfaction: "According to our estimates, the yield of sweet potatoes per mu can reach an astonishing 50 dan, and the yield of corn per mu is also not to be underestimated, at around 10 dan.
I have already planted these two crops on all of the ten thousand acres of royal farmland. Now, after diligent cultivation and careful care, they are ripe for harvest. So, ministers, there is no need to worry about the court running out of food to provide relief to the victims.
When Chu Fan's words echoed through the court, the atmosphere suddenly became tense and solemn. Several ministers, overwhelmed by the overwhelming force of his words, fell into a coma. Those ministers who had not yet left Wei had been agonizing over food shortages for the past few days, toiling day and night, barely able to sleep.
Their hearts were filled with worry and anxiety, fearing that the disaster victims in the Hedong and Jiuzhou regions would riot due to food shortages. However, just as they were worried and unable to sleep or eat, Chu Fan suddenly announced shocking news: Wei State actually had food! This news was like a ray of light, instantly illuminating the darkness in their hearts.
Their previously tense nerves suddenly relaxed at this moment. The transition from extreme tension to extreme relaxation was too much for their bodies and minds to bear. They fell into a coma in an instant, as if it was an unconscious protection for themselves, allowing them to escape from the heavy pressure and get enough rest for a short period of time.
"Quick, go call the imperial physician and have them check on the ministers' current conditions."
Chu Fan ordered anxiously, his tone full of urgency. He knew that in order to complete the task assigned to him by the system, he had to rely on the ministers currently in the court.
If a few more ministers unfortunately pass away, the possibility of them launching a rebellion will be greatly reduced.
Chu Fan believed that those ministers who had fled Wei were no longer Wei's subjects. If they attempted to return and rebel and seize his wealth, he would fight them to the end at all costs.
After careful diagnosis and examination by the imperial physician, it was finally discovered that these ministers were not suffering from any serious illness, but were simply drowsy due to overwork. This discovery made Chu Fan and the ministers in the court all breathe a sigh of relief, and their hearts were finally put at ease.
At this moment, Qin Hui suddenly fell to his knees and cried out with tears in his eyes: "God bless the Great Wei, God bless Your Majesty!" His voice was full of excitement and gratitude, as if God himself had come down to bring endless blessings to the Great Wei.
At this time, the other ministers followed suit, kneeling on the ground and shouting in unison: "God bless the Wei Dynasty, God bless your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"
Their voices were loud and firm, as if declaring their loyalty and faith to heaven and earth.
However, after hearing what these people said, Chu Fan's face was filled with black lines. In his memory, these ministers were not so loyal and patriotic.
Before he traveled through time, the orders issued by the then Emperor Chu Fan were almost ignored and no one executed them. However, after arriving here, despite his own failure, these ministers showed such strong loyalty and patriotism, which made Chu Fan very puzzled.
Originally, Chu Fan thought his mission would be easy to complete. After all, these ministers didn't seem loyal. Especially since there was a prime minister whose name sounded the same as someone else's. Why would they rebel?
However, several months passed and he found that the task was still not completed, which made him extremely confused and anxious.
Chu Fan interrupted the ministers who were still praising him and immediately said, "Words are not enough, seeing is believing. Ministers, come with me to the royal farm and take a look. I will let you see for yourself what these two kinds of grains are like."
Chu Fan had one more thing in mind: "I've already arranged a way out for you, yet you haven't rebelled and are so loyal. Seeing so much food just pass you by, I wonder if it hurts you. The chance to become emperor was right before you, and you've lost it. What else can you possibly accomplish?"
The moment Chu Fan left Chengtian Hall, he was followed closely by Prime Minister Qin Hui and Princess Liu Xueyu of Shu. After Mu Yunfeng woke up, he and his soldiers stayed at the royal farmland to guard against any possible accidents.
Just as Chu Fan left Chengtian Palace, the two fifth-rank imperial censors following behind Chu Fan began to talk in a low voice.
One of the imperial censors said, "The current emperor is truly wise. Not only does he not issue orders haphazardly like before, but he also does not arbitrarily interfere in areas he is not familiar with.
What's even more admirable is that whenever he's called upon to make an important decision, he always comes up with a decisive and wise one. And now, Your Majesty has taken precautions, planting so much immortal grain, solving our current urgent needs. Your Majesty is truly a wise ruler."
Another censor replied, "Yes, in the past, everyone fought for power because they were afraid that Your Majesty would issue random orders and cause chaos in their departments. For example, when Your Majesty first sent General Mu to fight against the Xiongnu, Your Majesty wanted to send a eunuch with him and asked the eunuch to limit General Mu's power. If he himself was unwilling to go to the battle, he would be very angry."
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