Chu Fan felt filled with guilt and responsibility towards the twenty heroes who sacrificed their lives to rescue the King of Shu's family. He knew that he had to make appropriate compensation to the families of these heroes.
Although the outside world generally believed that the State of Wei had spent five million kilograms of refined salt in order to rescue the King of Shu and his family, which was a huge sacrifice; but Chu Fan knew very well in his heart that the reason he ordered the ministers of the State of Wei to assist him was actually entirely out of personal selfishness, in order to rescue his beloved Liu Xueyu.
The cause of death of the twenty heroes who died heroically while protecting the evacuation of the King of Shu and 20,000 Wei people was directly related to Chu Fan.
Chu Fan knew that he couldn't let down these heroes' sacrifices or their families. He considered whether he should directly reward each of the twenty families with 100 taels of silver as a token of gratitude and compensation.
However, Chu Fan quickly rejected this idea because he realized that if there were only women, children and the elderly left in these twenty families, then suddenly giving them such a large sum of wealth might bring them trouble and danger.
This amount of money is likely to attract covetousness and could even put these families in greater hardship, so Chu Fan must carefully consider how to handle the compensation issue in a way that both shows respect and ensures the safety of these families.
After careful consideration, Chu Fan decided to take a more prudent approach to the problem. He planned to provide those in need with necessary living expenses each month. This would ensure their basic needs were met while avoiding the potential problems of giving a large sum of money all at once.
Chu Fan continued in the court, "Regarding the reward for the twenty heroes, Minister Changsun, you are most familiar with the situation in the Acropolis. Please personally verify the family situation of these twenty heroes. Then, I will arrange to give them three taels of silver every month to meet their daily needs.
If anyone in their family wishes to find a job, Minister Changsun must coordinate and help them find the right position. As for the funds required, I will instruct the inner treasury to allocate funds and ensure that everything goes smoothly."
After Chu Fan finished speaking, Changsun Dechong immediately stepped forward and respectfully accepted the order, saying, "Your Majesty, I will do my best to live up to your expectations."
Meanwhile, the Minister of Revenue stood aside, feeling aggrieved and nearly on the verge of tears. He desperately wanted to say to Chu Fan, "Your Majesty, these matters should be the responsibility of the Ministry of Revenue. You've assigned them to the old scoundrel Changsun from the Ministry of War. You're really too partial to that old scoundrel Changsun Dechong."
Seeing that all the needs now had to be paid from the emperor's treasury, Minister of Revenue Qian Dai was filled with helplessness and anger. He wanted to say loudly that he did not want to hold the position of Minister of Revenue anymore.
He felt that his responsibilities had been taken away from him, his existence had become meaningless, and the Ministry of Revenue was now just a decoration. Qian Dai felt that he was ignored and marginalized, and his heart was filled with frustration and powerlessness.
How he wished Chu Fan could understand his difficulties, see his efforts and contributions, instead of blindly favoring Chang Sun Dechong and making him, the Minister of Revenue, worthless.
Of course, Chu Fan didn’t know what the Minister of Revenue Qian Dai was really thinking deep down. He just slowly stood up from the high dragon throne.
This action immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the court. They all straightened their backs and waited attentively for the order that Chu Fan was about to give.
Chu Fan's expression was extremely serious. He solemnly declared, "Starting with these twenty heroes, from now on, all the soldiers who have made great achievements on the battlefield will be remembered forever by the royal family and the people of Wei.
I hereby declare that a solemn martyrs' cemetery will be constructed adjacent to the Imperial Mausoleum. There, all those heroes who were loyal to the emperor and patriotic will forever remain beside the imperial family, sharing their eternal resting place. I wish for the imperial family and the people of Wei to coexist forever.
Furthermore, I also wish that every city in Wei State have its own martyrs' cemetery. The sacrifices made by every soldier and civilian for our country should not be forgotten. Their heroic deeds should be remembered by future generations and serve as an inspiration for us to move forward.
After Chu Fan announced his decision in a loud and firm voice, all the ministers in the court knelt on the ground and shouted in unison, "Long live His Majesty!"
The scene was extremely solemn and touching. Whether it was the mighty and unyielding generals in armor or the refined and elegant civil officials in robes, tears glistened in their eyes, and their hearts were filled with shock and emotion at Chu Fan's decision.
Chu Fan's action not only showed the highest respect for the hero to everyone present, but also reflected his deep feelings for the country and the nation.
The atmosphere in the court became solemn and dignified, and everyone's heart was filled with hope for the future and loyalty to Chu Fan. Chu Fan's decision would undoubtedly inspire more soldiers to serve the country, and at the same time, it would also unite the people of Wei to jointly maintain the prosperity and stability of the country.
His wise decision not only won the respect of everyone present, but also injected a powerful force into the future of Wei State, allowing the entire country to move towards a more glorious tomorrow under Chu Fan's leadership.
King Liu Yu of Shu, kneeling along with his ministers, was filled with shock. Whether it was allowing the son of a civil servant to serve as a general in the army, or burying ordinary people next to the royal mausoleum, these were things he, the former King of Shu, had never dared to imagine.
Amidst waves of loud cheers, Chu Fan slowly left Chengtian Hall. Today's affairs were closely related to the Royal Mausoleum. He felt the need to report the situation to the elders of the Chu family, lest in the future, when ministers were carrying out construction near the Royal Mausoleum, members of the royal family suddenly intervened. That would put him in an extremely embarrassing and humiliating situation.
Chu Fan knew that the royal mausoleum was not just a place to bury ancestors, but also a symbol of the royal family's dignity and majesty. Any construction activities around the mausoleum would likely cause strong dissatisfaction and opposition from members of the royal family.
Therefore, informing the elders in advance was not only a sign of respect for them, but also a way to avoid unnecessary conflicts and troubles. Chu Fan understood that if he handled the matter improperly, it would not only affect his reputation, but could also trigger a series of political turmoil and even affect the stability of the entire court.
Chu Fan then personally went to the Chu family's ancestral hall to report in detail to the elders present on the matters discussed in Chengtian Hall today. He wanted to ensure that every elder had a clear understanding of the situation and understood the necessity and urgency of the construction.
Chu Fan hopes that through his efforts, he can gain the understanding and support of the elders, so as to avoid any obstruction and interference during construction near the royal cemetery.
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