The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

After listening to this, Zixuan nodded deeply: "Don't worry, mother, we will take it slowly, and everything will be fine."

Good. The mother and daughter talked for a while, and before they knew it, it was time for dinner again. After dinner, everyone went home.

Zixuan sat on the sofa in the living room, drinking green tea and thinking about the treasure. Should he put the treasure into the space now?

After thinking for a while, I finally gave up the idea. Forget it, I'll wait until the day my father is buried and find an opportunity to collect it.

So, she used her mind to call back Boss Ji: "Boss Ji, I want to build an Inspectorate."

"The main task is to investigate whether civil and military officials are engaging in any shady activities behind the scenes."

"Focus on investigating the twenty or so ministers who were beaten. If you discover any corruption, bribery, or oppression of the people, report them immediately. How many people do you think are appropriate for this task?"

Ji Boss thought for a moment and asked, "My Lord, are local officials investigating as well?"

Zixuan nodded: "Yes, check!"

"If local officials were to investigate, five hundred would be enough."

"Okay, go make the arrangements. Take my imperial edict tomorrow and start the investigation from the capital, then slowly work your way down to the prefectures and counties!"

"Another thing is, give all the leaders you send out a mobile phone."

"I'll have the experts program everyone's phone number into my phone."

After Zixuan finished speaking, he handed his cell phone to Ji Lao Da.

Then she asked the boss to find an expert in ancient Chinese literature to write a memorial to Duke Ling of Qi.

After dealing with these things, she took another mobile phone and started playing games.

The next day, after the court had knelt and bowed, Zixuan looked around at the ministers and said, "My lords, today I want to discuss something with you."

"Due to years of war, the number of men in my fiefdom is sparse, and we now have no soldiers to defend ourselves against foreign enemies."

"To prevent any disaster, I have decided to build a wall around the Guicheng fiefdom."

"In addition, in order to alleviate the impact of floods and droughts, a moat was also built alongside the city wall."

"My lords, what do you think of my decision?"

After hearing this, all the ministers stroked their beards and thought silently.

A few minutes later, the doctor Yuan Huan came out and said, "Your Majesty, this is a very good plan."

"Once the city walls and moat are completed, not only will we be able to defend against foreign invasion, but we'll also solve the problems of drought and flooding. This plan will kill two birds with one stone."

Yuan Huan paused, then slowly said, "However, Your Majesty, this project is enormous, and there are few men in the fiefdom. I'm afraid there aren't enough laborers to build the city."

Zixuan smiled and said to Yuan Huan, "Don't worry, sir. I'm already in a foreign country, borrowing a million men. I've already abandoned my ship and am stationed on the coast."

After hearing this, all the ministers were shocked and asked, "Ah? Your Majesty, is this true?"

Zixuan glanced at the ministers again and said in a clear voice, "This matter is absolutely true. How could I lie?"

Good, good, great, with a million people like this, there is no need to worry about building the city wall... The ministers were all talking excitedly.

Taiwei Yi Ke also came out and said, "Your Majesty, it is a great thing to be able to borrow a million civilians."

"But now the Guicheng treasury is empty. How are we going to solve the problem of wages, food, and other supplies?"

Zixuan smiled faintly, "Don't worry, General. The one million workers don't need any wages, they just need food and shelter. All food and supplies will be paid for by the royal treasury."

Very good, very good! Yi Ke also happily returned to the classroom.

At this time, the imperial doctor opened his mouth, and limped out with his pig-head on his head.

He cupped his hands and asked, "Your Majesty, building city walls and moats upon returning to the city is indeed a great benefit to the country and its people. I wonder if Your Majesty could report this to the King of Qi?"

"Doctor Zhang, I sent the memorial to Linzi last night, and I will have news soon!"

Zixuan looked at Zhang Zui's panda eyes, which had been beaten black and blue, with contempt and said coldly.

"That's very good. However, Your Majesty, I believe that this matter still requires the consent of King Qi of Linzi before construction can begin!"

When Zixuan saw his swollen face, he was furious and thought to himself: It seems that the beating was not light enough, and he is causing trouble again!

So, she shouted sternly, "Open your mouth! Spread your cloth! Do you really need me to tell you what to do? Do you need another beating before you learn your lesson?"

He trembled with fear when he opened his mouth, and quickly retreated into the class, saying as he walked, "I, this, is, I spoke out of turn."

Zixuan ignored him, rushed to the Secretary, waved his hand, and said, "Draft an imperial edict! Since the late king's death, all officials and people of all ranks within the fiefdom."

"When the city wall renovations arrive in your area, you must unconditionally support the construction team's every need. Anyone who refuses to cooperate or deliberately obstructs them will be executed immediately!"

After she finished speaking, she looked around at everyone and continued to speak to the ministers, "My lords, I have one more announcement to make today."

"In recent years, some officials in the court have engaged in corruption and bribery, forcibly seized land, sold official positions, and exploited wealthy businessmen."

"The people in the fiefdom are living in misery and complaining bitterly."

"The actions of these officials were also one of the reasons that led to the demise of the Lai State."

"Therefore, I have decided to establish another department within the court, called the Inspectorate."

"The Inspectorate's duty is to supervise all officials, regulate the administration of officials, and help me eliminate the unhealthy practices in Guicheng, so as to restore a peaceful and clean world to the people of the fiefdom!"

As soon as Zixuan finished speaking, most of the ministers knelt down and shouted, "The king is wise, the king is wise!"

Only a few ministers had to kneel down, shouting and trembling.

It's over. It seems that I will fall into this woman's hands this time. No, I can't just sit there and wait for death. I must think of a way.

After the court meeting, everyone went to the imperial kitchen for lunch.

After Zixuan finished his meal, he came to the imperial study and looked through the memorials submitted today. He found that there was nothing important.

She informed the boss to send out an expert who could manage government affairs to review the memorials for her, and then she returned to her space to take a nap.

Just as she was sleeping soundly, a knock on the door outside woke her up.

Zixuan asked dazedly, "What's the matter?"

Then Zi Chi's voice came in: "Your Majesty, outside the Imperial Study, several ministers wish to see you."

Got it. Zixuan lazily got up from the bed and returned to the bedroom. The maids cleaned up for her and then she went to the imperial study.

As soon as they sat down, several ministers fell to their knees on the ground.

One of the ministers kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I, the Privy Councilor, hereby present myself to the King. Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Zixuan was stunned: "What crime have you committed, my dear?"

"Your Majesty, last year, because my salary was insufficient for my household expenses, I secretly accepted a bribe of one hundred knives from a subordinate. I will now hand it over to Your Majesty, and I will never do it again."

"Please forgive me for my loyalty, Your Majesty."

After Wang Jue finished speaking, he raised a cloth bag filled with knife coins high above his head.

Zixuan gestured for the maid to take it. "You get up first and stand aside."

Yes. Wang Jue quickly agreed and stood up, respectfully standing aside.