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Chapter 421 Zhao Zhen's Confusion

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhen's eyes flashed with surprise and admiration. He couldn't help but clap his hands in praise: "Brilliant! This is a good idea! It not only settles retired soldiers but also strengthens the supervision of officials. It achieves multiple benefits at once, truly ingenious!" He smiled broadly, appreciating Jin Shuai's strategy even more. He secretly thought that if this measure could be successfully implemented, it would surely bring a completely new atmosphere to the court.

Jin Shuai raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Zhen's beaming face. A hint of disdain welled up in his heart, and he thought to himself, "Tch, I've seen the world, haven't I? Don't let your current status as emperor, your imposing and arrogant demeanor, fool you. In my eyes, you're just a country bumpkin who's never seen anything new, and a thoroughly uncultured one at that. I've brought you all the 20th-century national management concepts; how could the results be anything but excellent?" Thinking this, he said, "Your Majesty, if there's nothing else, I'll be returning to my residence."

Zhao Zhen's smile remained, but a hint of urgency flashed in his eyes. He said, "You rascal, why are you in such a hurry? I wanted to ask you about the land reform in Western Xia. I can certainly see the many benefits of promoting this reform, but I really didn't expect the opposition in the court to be so strong. Helplessly, I had to put the matter aside for now. Now that you're back, shouldn't we discuss this matter again at tomorrow's court meeting?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai slowly lowered his head, lost in thought. He pondered to himself, "Should this land reform proceed gradually, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, or should it be a swift and decisive move? It seems I must first gauge the emperor's opinion and ascertain whether his attitude towards reform is truly resolute." After a moment's thought, he made up his mind, raised his head, and gave a meaningful smile, saying, "Hehe, Your Majesty, you must first clarify whether you merely have the idea of ​​implementing reform, are determined to do so, or are you determined to push this reform through despite opposition. Your three attitudes directly determine the success or failure of this reform. After all, the reason why land reforms in past dynasties failed was mostly because the royal power compromised with various forces."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhen's expression instantly became somewhat bewildered. His mind was a jumble of thoughts, a chaotic mix of emotions swirling within him, yet he couldn't make sense of it all. After a moment of silence, he sighed softly and slowly spoke, his tone filled with helplessness and sincerity: "Xi-ge'er, to be honest, I am truly confused right now, completely at a loss. You have always been insightful, and I would like to hear your thoughts. Please tell me in detail."

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai's lips curled into a gentle smile. He paused briefly, seemingly carefully considering his words, before calmly saying, "Your Majesty, the root of those people's opposition lies in their fear that this land reform will one day harm their own interests. Now that Western Xia has just been recovered, the people are filled with anxiety, and the situation is extremely unstable. Implementing this law is a crucial step to quickly appease the people and stabilize the situation in Western Xia; it is truly a reluctant choice made out of necessity. However, this law only applies to the current special situation in Western Xia. Within the territory of our Great Song, there is no need or land for its implementation. Once it is clearly stated that it will not be implemented within our dynasty and will not infringe upon their vital interests, those opposing voices will naturally dissipate."