Chu Anping didn't know if His Majesty was deliberately testing him. After all, every national policy and plan His Majesty proposed was the result of careful consideration. Often, His Majesty would carefully consider every aspect of a policy, but this time, His Majesty hadn't considered such a simple issue. This made Chu Anping begin to doubt himself, wondering if he was being too cautious.
However, just in case, Chu Anping still expressed his concerns: "Your Majesty, I know that your wisdom must have already considered various concerns, but there is one thing I still need to remind you of. Once a woman with high prestige among the people holds real power, it may trigger unnecessary power struggles and affect the stability of the court.
After all, these women are actually members of powerful families, with complex entanglements of interests. The slightest misstep could ripple through the entire system. I do not question their loyalty, but I worry that the influence and control their families exert over them could turn the textile mill into a bargaining chip in a power struggle, potentially endangering the peace of the imperial court.
If Your Majesty could personally control the textile factory, not only could these hidden dangers be avoided, but resources could also be better allocated, ensuring the factory's continued normal operation and bringing long-term benefits to the State of Wei."
Chu Fan had a feeling that Chu Anping seemed not to have finished speaking, and there must be deeper considerations behind it.
Chu Fan said, "Sixth Master, are these your only concerns? I feel like you have other concerns that you haven't expressed."
Seeing that Chu Fan had revealed his thoughts, Chu Anping no longer held back and spoke frankly, "Your Majesty, I also have some selfish feelings towards the royal family. I also know your majesty's prestige. As long as your majesty is still alive, the imperial power in Wei will undoubtedly be stable, and no one will do anything out of line. But if your majesty is unwilling to be the emperor of Wei one day, then the aristocratic families in Wei will no longer be as obedient as they are now.
Once His Majesty abdicates, the people in charge of the textile mills will likely be out of the new emperor's control. After all, they have helped many women in Wei find their livelihoods and hope. These women have their own families, and the influence of the mills will spread throughout Wei society. The new emperor may not be able to shake the authority and status these women have built within the mills.
If the aristocratic families behind the textile factory management continue to support them, the factory will likely become a lawless place beyond the control of the imperial power. The imperial power of Wei will then face unprecedented challenges and shocks, which will undoubtedly be a huge hidden danger to the future of our royal family."
Although Chu Fan was also planning to complete the system task when he personally led the army to fight, and leave this aristocratic family and no longer be the emperor of Wei, Chu Anping's words made him feel a little uncomfortable. Although he had indeed not handled any political affairs of Wei, wasn't it a bit too much for you to say that about yourself?
Of course, Chu Fan was even more afraid that if Chu Anping guessed his intentions, it would affect his plans. So Chu Fan had to test whether Chu Anping knew that he wanted to complete the system task and leave Wei State in a few months.
Chu Fan said unhappily, "Sixth Master, are you cursing my early death, or are you saying that I'm unfit to continue being the Emperor of Wei?"
Chu Anping sensed the displeasure in Chu Fan's words and quickly knelt on the ground, saying with deep fear, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I have absolutely no such intention. I am only addressing the matter objectively and for the future of the royal family. I would never dare to show the slightest disrespect."
Chu Fan looked at Chu Anping's terrified expression and had an answer in his mind. Chu Anping had absolutely no idea of his plan, so Chu Fan stopped threatening Chu Anping. Furthermore, Chu Anping was still an elder in his clan, and it was inappropriate to have him kneel before him in such fear and trepidation.
Chu Fan said, "Sixth Master, please get up quickly. I just want to know why you think I won't be the emperor of Wei anymore. I don't mean to blame you. As a junior member of the royal family, how can I ask the elders to perform such a grand ceremony?"
Chu Fan helped Chu Anping up as he spoke. However, Chu Fan sighed in his heart: I didn't expect that the prince of the royal family would be so afraid of the imperial power after gaining the power of the court. Chu Fan still remembered when Chu Anping first served as a member of the Royal Government Affairs Processing Office. At that time, Chu Anping did not follow so many rules when discussing political affairs in the palace. In the past, Chu Anping also called himself "old man" in front of him, but now he calls himself "humble official".
Chu Fan believed this was not a good thing. If all members of the Royal Affairs Office behaved like this, they would gradually lose the confidence and responsibility that came with being part of the royal family. The Royal Affairs Office, which served the imperial power, would likely become just one of the ministers in the imperial court.
At that time, the princes of the Royal Government Affairs Office would likely become one with the officials in the court, ignoring the interests of the royal family for their own benefit. At that time, the Royal Government Affairs Office, which served the imperial power, would likely collude with the ministers in the court, and the Wei State would fall into an even more chaotic situation.
Fortunately, the Wei Kingdom has the elders of the royal family who can supervise and remind people, so this situation will not happen again for a while. But in the long run, we must find a way to completely prevent such things from happening.
Chu Anping also knew at this time that he had said the wrong thing and he had to explain everything to His Majesty.
Chu Anping stood up, took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that I have such concerns, but your family has a precedent. Your grandfather and father did not stay on the throne for long, so I have to make such considerations."
Chu Fan felt relieved after hearing this. His grandfather and father had indeed not been on the throne for long. It seemed that he had misunderstood Chu Anping, but Chu Anping's worries were completely unnecessary. He had let them choose the right woman themselves. Didn't they know that they were choosing a woman who would benefit the royal family to manage the textile factory?
Thinking of this, Chu Fan said in a very speechless tone: "Sixth Master, I want to ask you something."
Chu Anping immediately responded respectfully: "Your Majesty, please speak."
Chu Fan asked, "Let me ask you, can women from the royal family of Wei be considered prestigious women in Wei?"
Chu Anping was awakened by Chu Fan's words and said, "A princess from the royal family is naturally considered a prestigious woman in the Wei Kingdom."
Chu Fan said, "So, do you still need me to answer your initial question?"
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