Chu Fan embarked on a journey to the Chu clan's home, his heart filled with mixed emotions. This was the first time he had come to see his relatives in this world since crossing over to it.
When he walked into the familiar land, what came into view was an ancient ancestral hall. Inside the hall, a white-haired old man was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed in meditation.
Chu Fan's arrival seemed to have touched the old man's heart, and he asked softly, "Your Majesty, what brings you here?"
Chu Fan's heart sank. After coming to this world, among the memories Chu Fan received was the tragic past of this body's parents being besieged and killed by the Huns. Since then, his previous incarnation rarely set foot on this land.
However, today he had something important to discuss and needed to come in person. Chu Fan took a deep breath and said respectfully to the old man, "Third Uncle, I have something important to discuss with you."
Third Uncle nodded imperceptibly, indicating Chu Fan to tell him what was going on.
Chu Fan began to tell his uncle about the Martyrs' Cemetery in detail. His uncle listened quietly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
After hearing Chu Fan's plan, Third Uncle had a general understanding of it. But he didn't know why Chu Fan came to ask him about this matter.
The Chu family had always fully supported Chu Fan's decisions, which was why they had no hesitation in placing him on the throne. The Chu family was well aware of Chu Fan's wisdom and ability, and they all believed he could lead the State of Wei to an even more glorious future.
Third Uncle sat there motionless, his expression serious as he spoke, "So, as the Emperor, do you wish to tell us about this national policy you have already promulgated?"
Chu Fan nodded slightly and replied seriously, "Yes, I do hope that the royal family can understand and support my decision."
Third Uncle slowly opened his eyes, which were full of traces of time, and there was a hint of barely perceptible anger in his eyes.
He said to Chu Fan in a tone of regret: "Chu Fan, I understand your thoughts. But now, you are the ruler of a country. There are some things you must make decisions on for eternity without the slightest hesitation or delay."
"Besides you, there are other brothers in the royal family. Some of them were even more virtuous and outstanding when they were princes than you, Your Majesty. Their talents and abilities sometimes amaze even us old folks."
"But why do we old men and your brothers all accept you as the Emperor of Wei? It's because we all know that you will become a wise and powerful monarch in the future. We have complete faith in your wisdom, your courage, and your decisiveness."
"For some decisions, even if we don't fully understand the profound meaning behind them, we will still support you unconditionally. You must believe that the royal family will always have your strong backing. No matter what decision you make, we will stand firmly behind you."
"And the Martyrs' Cemetery you decided to build. It's a place to commemorate loyal and patriotic soldiers and the people. It will inspire the people of Wei to remember the sacrifices of the martyrs and carry forward their spirit. The cemetery is built not only to commemorate, but also to educate future generations, so that they understand that the dignity of the country and the honor of the nation need to be defended by everyone."
"Chu Fan, your decision will make the people of Wei more united and patriotic. They will be proud of this honor and feel tragic for this sacrifice. They will understand that only by unity can the country become stronger."
"The Chu family has always valued loyalty and righteousness. When the former emperors of Wei saw in their mortal remains a group of loyal and patriotic Wei officials gathered around them, they would surely be delighted. Therefore, your decision is correct. It is a respect for history and a responsibility to the future."
"Chu Fan, you must remember that as the ruler of a country, every decision you make affects the future of the country and the well-being of the people. You must bravely shoulder this responsibility and use your wisdom and courage to lead the State of Wei towards an even more glorious future."
Third Uncle paused for a moment and then continued, "However, this matter is indeed very important and requires us to handle it with extreme caution. So do you have any specific plans?"
Chu Fan replied respectfully, "I plan to select a high-ranking and influential elder from the royal family to set up a special department to be responsible for this task. At the same time, I will personally participate in the design and planning work to ensure that the cemetery can fully reflect our royal family's respect and remembrance for the martyrs. I hope that every year when the royal family worships their ancestors, we can also pay tribute to the heroes in these martyrs' cemeteries."
Third Uncle nodded and said in an encouraging tone, "Since you have your own ideas, then go for it boldly. The royal family will fully support you and help you complete this great project. We must make the Martyrs' Cemetery the pride of the Wei State and a source of strength that inspires the people to keep moving forward."
Chu Fan continued to ask, "So, Third Uncle, for such a big thing, is it really necessary to hold a clan meeting and inform the elders of the clan about this matter?"
Seeing that Chu Fan was still struggling with this issue, the Third Uncle said angrily, "You can make the decision on this matter yourself. If anyone from the royal family dares to cause trouble over this matter, I will break his legs."
Seeing his uncle so angry, Chu Fan immediately decided to leave the place. After Chu Fan left, his uncle looked at his back and smiled. Suddenly, an old man appeared in his uncle's room.
The old man said, "Third Brother, I just heard some noises in the ancestral hall and thought it was some youngster coming. I didn't expect it was Chu Fan."
The Third Uncle replied, "Yes, this kid Chu Fan really gave me a big surprise. The rulers of the past always thought about how to win the loyalty of the dignitaries. They built an attic and displayed portraits of dignitaries who had made contributions to the country. However, this was just a show for the emperor. The palace built an attic, and apart from the royal family members and the eunuchs and maids in the palace who could often see it, who else could enter the palace to visit it?
The martyrs' cemetery that Chu Fan created not only allows everyone to pay tribute to the heroes at any time, but also makes everyone more loyal to the State of Wei. Because they know from the martyrs' cemetery that as long as they have made sacrifices for the State of Wei, the State of Wei will never forget them.
The old man replied, "Yes, Chu Fan is good in every way, but he's not decisive enough. He has to ask us old men for help on such a trivial matter."
It was obvious that the old man had listened to the conversation between Chu Fan and his third uncle for quite some time.
However, is there a possibility that digging ground next to the imperial tomb is really not a trivial matter?
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