Returning from the 900th floor

The people of the farming nation are the kindest and most honest people in the world.

They love the land and are attached to their hometown.

As long as there are fields to grow food and rice to fill your stomach, you can live a happy life without causing trouble or rebellion.

It doesn’t matter what kind of big boss lives in the imperial city, as long as the fields and grain are still there, I will be satisfied.

Wang Min ran around and spent most of the day filling the water sources in four directions with water.

The weapon spirit fox jumped out.

Although she merged into the weapon spirit, her own magic power has not disappeared, and following Wang Min, she often withstands the power of heaven and earth, and her cultivation is still improving.

She cast a spell to create the beautiful carriage that was once woven with countless green branches and leaves.

It has expanded more than two or three times.

She flew high into the sky with everyone in her arms, and stopped only when she almost reached the limit of her magic control.

Wang Wen looked down at the ground from inside the carriage.

The earth lay flat below, and years of drought had turned it a single gray-yellow color.

Today, there are four flowing water sources, spreading and winding in all directions like branches and leaves, like tiny blood vessels extending from the heart.

The land where the water flows becomes darker.

Then there was a rush of people.

Bustling like ants, whispering to each other, running around, and gathering again.

Wang Min observes the ground from the sky.

The person being observed is a person, and the person observing is also a person.

There is not much difference between the two sides.

The distance between heaven and earth is only caused by the different environments.

People on earth don’t know that there is a group of people in heaven watching them.

The same is not true for the people in the sky. They also don't know if there is a group of people farther away watching them.

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The sun sets.

Imperial City Palace.

After the emperor finished his meal, he did not deal with the affairs of the state anymore, but picked up the scroll and read it for digestion.

A close confidant came closer and saw that the emperor was in a good mood. He said in a casual manner: Your Majesty, no one in the surrounding states has seen His Highness the Second Prince. On this day, they seemed to have disappeared from the world.

Disappear? The emperor thought for a while, nodded and smiled: Those gangsters always like to use the crow of chickens and dogs to hide their whereabouts and take pride in it. In fact, they are just pretending to be gods and ghosts to deceive children.

He paused.

He raised his head and glanced at his confidant, and then said in a different tone: But I can still hide it from your eyes and ears. I will call you back to the palace and give you some positions at will, so that the world will not say that I am old and ignorant.

The confidant quickly bowed and said: I don't think I have any eyes and ears. They are all your Majesty's.

The emperor smiled noncommittally and continued to read the book.

Seeing that the emperor was in a happy mood, the confidants breathed a sigh of relief and did not dare to continue the topic. They changed the subject elsewhere without leaving any trace: Your Majesty really intends to let His Highness the Second Highness be responsible for disaster relief?

What do you think? This time the emperor kept his eyes on the book without raising his head, as if he had seen a wonderful episode.

The confidant lowered his head and said: I am stupid and ignorant.

The emperor said nothing.

I read the book in silence for a long time.

Finally, he put the book down gently, stood up, walked out of the desk and stood next to the incense burner.

Looking at the thin smoke floating in the air, he said meaningfully: Since he has spoken, let him do it, lest people say that I am too partial to the prince.

Who dares to speak so boldly about the emperor! The confidants were filled with indignation: I will chop off that man's head right now!

The emperor laughed heartily.

While shaking his head, he patted his henchman on the shoulder.

He picked up the ginseng soup on the table and moistened his throat and said: Ai Qing, you have your heart. Let them talk. I don't care. I will be able to prove that I am absolutely not wrong in the future! You can tell who is a great talent and who is a mediocre person at a glance. see through!

Inevitable, inevitable! The confidant nodded repeatedly.

He hesitated for a while.

He cautiously said: On the other hand, His Highness, I am afraid that this trip will be rejected a lot. The big states and capitals have long complained about the famine in recent years, and the remote princes are even more disobedient. Now let them open again. The warehouse is stocked with grain... I am worried that His Highness will be in danger, do you need to send someone to secretly protect him?

No need. The emperor waved his hand gently: He is protected by Commander Yun. Even if things don't work out, his safety will not be involved. Let him go. He will naturally stop after enough setbacks. He knows that things in this world are not as bad as he thought. If you feel relaxed, your attachment to power will also be reduced.”

The confidant's eyes lit up and he quickly saluted and said in admiration: Your Majesty is wise!

The emperor laughed again.

There was joy and peace in the palace.

. . .

There is a government office in a big city on the west side of the river.

Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to give you face. It's true that after years of disasters, nothing has been harvested, but we still have to pay taxes. How about you return some of the taxes from the previous two years in the treasury? Your Majesty will immediately release food for disaster relief. .

How shameless! Taxes in the hardest-hit areas have already been reduced or exempted. Don't fool me!

Reductions and exemptions have been applied to areas with severe disasters, but areas with minor disasters have not. Instead of receiving exemptions, they have to bear the burden of the victims fleeing from the areas affected by severe disasters. Where can I go to make excuses? No matter how big a city is, it can't support so many people. Eat horse chews, Your Highness!

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There is a government office on the north side of the river.

If you want food, you don't have to risk your life. The second prince might as well take my head and present it to His Majesty, as it will live up to your sincerity.

You think I don't dare!

That's great. I finally met someone who is brave. Second Prince, please take action. I'd like to express my gratitude!

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There is a government office on the east side of the river.

Every general who passes by here takes away a few percent of the food. How can there be any leftover food every year?

Why are you giving it to them? They have it themselves! Our court has never been short of money and food for the military!

Then you have to ask them. In short, the answer I heard is, if the soldiers are hungry, who will protect the people of the country? If the enemy army from the east comes to kill the generals, the people in the government will take the place of the soldiers and kill the enemy. ?

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There is a government office on the south side of the river.

I'm sorry, Your Highness, it's getting late and I've already gone to bed. Now that the disaster is serious, I will lead by example by reducing clothes and dieting. Taking an early rest can save rations. We hope to discuss the opening of the warehouse tomorrow.

How dare you shirk and delay such a major world event?

Your Highness, this world-shaking event seems to have been taking place for many years. Several adults have resigned. We really can't handle it anymore.

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The people who returned to the sky looked at the young man strangely.

The young people couldn't bear to watch.

Lei Lei said angrily: I'm so angry! A bunch of sycophants who want to be king and ignore the imperial edict are making me angry!

Wang Wen smiled and said to him: It's definitely not possible for you to come and give orders directly.

Then what do you think we should do? The young man was so angry that he even forgot to use honorifics.

If it were another master, he might be thrown to the ground and smashed into a pulp if he was unhappy.

Fortunately, Wang Wen doesn't pay attention to these things.

He guided calmly: You have to think about why they don't cooperate, and why they should cooperate? What benefit does opening the warehouse to release grain do to them?

You need to talk about the benefits of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor?? The young man's eyes widened.

Of course you have to talk about the benefits! Wang Min pointed to the ground: For them, the disaster is unbearable. Opening a warehouse to release grain now will only mean death. If there are not enough benefits, they will not listen to you.

The young man scolded angrily: On the one hand, the officials cannot help their lords to die to benefit the people. They are all selfish and sycophantic ministers! According to the king's wishes, they will all be cut off and replaced with someone who can take the responsibility!

Look at this innocent young man.

Wang Min smiled.

Didn't explain much to him.

I just said to him: I have a way to make them willing to cooperate with you in your work. It's still early, so tonight we will operate overnight!