Chapter 517: A Good Man

ichen had been reading nothing but petitions lately, all complaining about shortages: silver, manpower, and materials. They implored the court for funding, personnel, and supplies.This was still a per...Chapter 517: Good Husband

Li Chen said, “What you say has some truth to it, but what about the opposition from the court officials The matter of dividing land is involved in too many interests and has aroused resistance from all sides. How can we overcome this”

Zhou Ping'an had obviously considered this issue. He said, "Throughout history, those who have gained the hearts of the people have won the world. However, the hearts of the people are not monolithic. The true hearts of the people belong to all the commoners in the world. But the common people have shortsightedness and are easily misled by rumors. This is why there are ministers, and the hearts of the ministers are also a part of the hearts of the people, but the hearts of the ministers are influenced by personal feelings and need careful guidance."

"This matter indeed faces numerous obstacles, and one could even say that whoever proposes it will be met with a barrage of opposition from the court. Therefore, Your Highness absolutely must not bring it up yourself."

“The person who puts forward this suggestion must have a high enough status and sufficient prestige to be persuasive. Your Highness only needs to wait patiently for things to fall into place.”

Li Chen asked, "Do you have any recommendations"

Zhou Ping'an bowed deeply and said, "Your Highness has a keen eye and has long found a suitable match. This humble subject dares not speak presumptuously."

"Haha!"

Li Chen laughed heartily, stood up and said, "Zhou Ping'an, you have truly captured this palace's heart."

Xu Changqing and Guan Zhiwei were stunned.

Those who serve below should strive to secure their position firmly. While doing their duties well is certainly important, it's even more crucial to understand the intentions of those above.

To be able to go anywhere with one's master is an extremely rare and valuable quality.

At this point, Xu Changqing and Guan Zhiwei were clearly at a disadvantage today.

They didn't guess that Li Chen actually agreed to the division of land, but Zhou Ping an guessed it.

The die is cast; there's no use in regret.

I can only seethe in anger, next time I must absolutely not let Zhou Pingan take all the glory.

Otherwise, they would be in trouble.

"All of you, withdraw! This palace has already devised a plan."

Li Chen said a word, and sent the three people away.

Each with their own thoughts, the three walked out of the Xizheng Hall.

Zhou Pingan didn't even bother with pleasantries, he just walked away.

Guan Zhiwei approached Xu Changqing's side, gritting his teeth and saying: "Master Xu, this Zhou Shangshu is truly a cunning person. I wonder how he managed to guess His Highness's thoughts."

"Hmph!"

Xu Changqing snorted coldly and said, "What are you afraid of You and I were the earliest to follow His Highness. His Highness is not a heartless person, he naturally remembers your kindnesses and mine. Doing well for His Highness is more important than anything else."

As for this week's peace... This official doesn't believe he can always guess Your Highness' intentions. If that were truly the case, he would be in danger.

Which leader would want a subordinate who can always fathom their thoughts and know them like the back of their hand

Over time, wouldn't any superior being develop apprehension

Guan Zhiwei nodded silently. He asked in a low voice, "Xu sir, who do you think the prince will send to bring this up"

Xu Changqing thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, “I don’t know, but Your Highness has his own considerations. You and I shouldn't interfere too much.”

“Exactly, exactly.”

After the three left, Li Chen summoned Sanbao.

When will Dai Jing arrive in the capital

That's right, the person who proposed the land-division policy, Li Chen belongs to, is Dantai Jingzhi.

Throughout the imperial court, Zhao Xuanji held sufficient prestige and capability. However, it was clear that he could not possibly align himself with Li Chen. To refrain from strong opposition would be considered a good outcome.

Besides Zhao Xuanji, Su Zhenting also had this qualification, but as a military leader, he obviously couldn't interfere in politics, which was a taboo. Li Chen would not allow it either.

Besides these two, only Dantai Jingzhi is the most suitable.ent, we, as his subjects, dare to die for him with our blood and heads by advising him earnestly. This is what the classics teach us!”This person's words gave many officials who were secretly guilty a...