My subjects are too rebellious!

Your Majesty’s return to the capital is of utmost importance.

Under the city gate, colorful flags were flying, drums and music were playing, creating a very lively scene.

All the officials were dressed in court robes and official hats and lined up in an orderly manner.

The leaders were Li Jing, Li Si, Fan Li, Lu Su, Liu Bowen, Zhuge Liang, Heshen, Zhang Baigui, Wang Anshi, Su Shi, Jiang Wei and others.

Qin Chuan sat upright in the gorgeously decorated guard of honor. The carriage moved slowly without any intention of stopping.

As the carriage gradually approached the city gate, he gently lifted a corner of the curtain and glanced gently at the civil and military officials lined up neatly below.

Qin Chuan smiled and waved his hand, then signaled the carriage to go into the city and return to the palace.

As Qin Chuan gently lowered the curtains, the carriage continued to move forward, slowly passed through the city gate, and drove towards the direction of the imperial palace.

All the officials maintained neat formation and watched the emperor's carriage go farther and farther away until it completely disappeared from sight.

After returning to the palace, Qin Chuan changed into light casual clothes, walked into the study, and began to deal with the mountains of memorials and government affairs.

..........

The next morning, the sunlight shone through the glazed tiles of the palace eaves, casting patches of light into the empty palace.

Qin Chuan really didn't want to hold an early morning court session, so...

Starting from today, the morning court time will be changed from the original Mao time to Chen time.

........

As the hour of Chen approached, the rising sun in the sky gradually dispelled the morning mist, and the palace gradually became lively.

With a loud horn, the heavy Taihe Gate slowly opened with the joint efforts of several Black Armored Soldiers. The golden sunlight instantly filled the entire palace road, illuminating the way forward for all officials.

At this time, all the officials had lined up outside the palace gate according to their rank and position. They were dressed in colorful court robes, wearing official hats inlaid with jewels, and holding ivory tablets, looking solemn and dignified.

Zhang Rang's sharp and long voice rang out: "All officials come to the court."

All the officials began to slowly walk into the palace, their steps in unison.

Along the way, palace maids and eunuchs bowed their heads to show their respect to the officials.

After entering the court, all officials stood in their designated positions, facing the dragon throne high above.

At this time, there was no one on the dragon throne, but the majesty and solemnity made people dare not slack off in the slightest.

The hall was completely silent, with only the occasional rustling of robes and gentle breathing sounds.

Soon, with a louder bell, Zhang Rang's distinctive shrill voice said, "The Emperor has arrived!"

All the officials bowed and saluted, shouting: "Long live the emperor!"

Qin Chuan, wearing a dragon robe, entered the court surrounded by Zhang Rang and the Dragon Scale Guards.

His steps were steady and powerful. When he slowly climbed onto the dragon throne and sat down,

"Everyone is safe."

Qin Chuan raised his hand slightly, signaling all the officials to stand up.

All the officials bowed and saluted, shouting in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. Long live the Emperor!"

..........

Qin Chuan took a sip of the tea on the table, his eyes swept across the ministers, finally falling on the Minister of Works Li Qiliang and the Minister of Revenue Heshen.

Both of these ministers are important officials in the court, responsible for national construction and finance respectively. The weight of their responsibilities is self-evident.

"Li Aiqing, and the Qing family."

Qin Chuan opened his mouth and said, "I remember that I ordered the construction of cement roads and railways to facilitate people's livelihood and promote trade. How is the progress of this matter?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qiliang and Heshen hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to show their respect.

Li Qiliang answered first: "Your Majesty, the construction of cement roads and railways is in full swing. I have selected skilled craftsmen and soldiers in accordance with regulations, and allocated sufficient materials and funds to ensure that the project can proceed smoothly."

He Shen then added: "Yes, Your Majesty. The Ministry of Revenue also fully supports this project. Not only has it allocated a large amount of silver, but it has also strengthened the supervision of funds to ensure that every penny is spent on the right things and not a single cent of the country is wasted."

After hearing this, Qin Chuan nodded slightly to show his satisfaction.

But he was more concerned about the progress and completion time of the project, so he asked again: "So, my dear ministers, when do you think these two projects can be completed?"

Li Qiliang and Heshen looked at each other and thought for a moment.

Li Qiliang replied: "Your Majesty, the construction of cement roads and railways is a huge project, and multiple factors such as terrain, climate, and manpower must be considered. According to our preliminary estimate, if there are no unexpected circumstances, it will take about two years to complete the project."

He Shen also nodded in agreement and said, "Your Majesty is right. Although two years is a long time, in order to ensure the quality and safety of the project, I think this time estimate is reasonable."

Qin Chuan was silent for a moment after hearing this, as if he was thinking about something.

"Okay, in that case, I will wait for good news."

Qin Chuan finally said: "You two dear ministers must do your best to ensure that the project proceeds smoothly and benefits the people as soon as possible."

Li Qiliang and Heshen quickly bowed their heads and accepted the order, saying that they would definitely fulfill their mission.

After listening to Li Qiliang and Heshen's reports on the progress of cement road and railway construction, his attention turned to Yu Qian, Xie Jin and Song Lian standing on the other side.

"The True Dragon Canon is the culmination of our Wu Dynasty culture, and is intended to compile classics from around the world and pass on the civilization through the ages."

Qin Chuan opened his mouth slowly and said, "Mr. Yu, Mr. Jie, Mr. Song, you are responsible for compiling this grand ceremony. How is the progress?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Qian, Xie Jin and Song Lian hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

Song Lian, as the elder among the three, answered first: "Your Majesty, the compilation of the True Dragon Codex is indeed a huge project. It requires extensive collection of books from all over the world, careful selection, and careful proofreading to ensure the authority and accuracy of the codex. At present, we have visited all the libraries and collected a large number of precious books, but due to the wide variety and large number of books covered in the codex, less than one-third of the compilation work has been completed."

Yu Qian then added: "Yes, Your Majesty. During the compilation process, we must not only ensure the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the content, but also pay attention to the rigor and unity of the style. Every item and every note must be repeatedly scrutinized and revised before it can be finalized. Therefore, although the progress is a little slow, we will definitely go all out and strive for perfection."

Xie Jin also nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty, we are fully aware of the heavy responsibility of compiling the Grand Canon, and we dare not slack off in the slightest. It is estimated that the compilation can be completed within five years. However, this is only a preliminary estimate, and the actual progress may be adjusted due to various factors. But please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will do our best to live up to your expectations."

After listening to this, Qin Chuan nodded slightly, expressing his appreciation for the diligence and hard work of the three people.

I understand how difficult it is to compile a great code, and I also understand the hardships and challenges involved.

But he believed even more that with talented civil officials like Yu Qian, Xie Jin and Song Lian, they would be able to compile a magnificent work that would be passed down through the ages.

"Okay, I look forward to your good news."

Qin Chuan finally said: "Within five years, I want to see the publication of a True Dragon Ceremony that truly represents the essence of Wu Dynasty culture. You must work hard and live up to my high expectations."

Yu Qian, Xie Jin and Song Lian once again bowed their heads and accepted the order, expressing that they would live up to the emperor's grace and do their best to complete the compilation task.