What Are You Supposed to Be?
"Hmm, that's a good idea! However, this matter is of great importance, and how to manage them is also a problem!"
"It's hard to guarantee their continued loyalty! After all, money can move people's hearts, but you can't see into their hearts!"
Mei Terumi also thought Ye Liangnai's idea was good, but she immediately started worrying about management issues.
"It seems that we need to establish a strict supervision mechanism and reward and punishment system, and we need to manage it with rules."
"Leave it to me, I'll think about it carefully!"
Ye Liangnai volunteered to take on this responsibility.
"Alright, then it's up to you!"
"Xiao Ye, don't overwork yourself."
"Give some of it to your subordinates if you can; one person's strength is ultimately limited!" Mei Terumi said with heartache.
Ye Liangnai only a teenager, the perfect age for having fun.
She was constantly worrying about various matters in Kirigakure, living the life of a middle-aged person ahead of time, which made her feel quite guilty.
"It's alright, sister, this is only temporary. Once Kirigakure develops, I won't have to work so hard anymore!"
Ye Liangnai gave a big, innocent smile and then left the office.
Meanwhile, in the Land of Water!
"Haha, Kirigakure did a really good job this time, bringing us such great benefits."
"It wasn't for nothing that I raised them for so many years; they've finally learned to repay me!"
The daimyo of the Land of Water sat on a high seat, his fleshy face beaming with a joyful smile, his small eyes gleaming with greedy green light.
"That's all thanks to Lord Ming's excellent leadership!"
"Without your esteemed guidance, they wouldn't be where they are today! Isn't it only right that they show you respect?"
"That's right, that's right. As swords in the hands of the daimyo, they should do their job well."
"How dare they, such lowly people, meddle in such cleanup matters!"
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"That's right. These lowly people don't know anything about maximizing profits. Only when they are in our hands can we maximize our profits."
"We've put in a lot of effort over the years for the development of Kirigakure!"
"Besides, if we hadn't patiently communicated with the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, how could the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning have given in so easily?"
"How could Kirigakure have ended the war so quickly? It's all thanks to us!"
The ministers below offered their congratulations, but they belittled Kirigakure as nothing at all!
Upon hearing this, the Daimyo of the Land of Water was overjoyed!
At this moment, the daimyo continued, quite dissatisfied, "The Kirigakure had such a good opportunity but only asked for so little. They really don't know how to negotiate! They've wasted such a good opportunity!"
"They've already won, yet they still don't know how to maximize their profits. Do they think the Kumogakure would dare refuse if they made a few more demands?"
"Where the forces of the Land of Water advance, the Land of Lightning will have no choice but to submit!"
Well, the daimyo of the Land of Water has become so arrogant that he thinks he can crush the Land of Lightning.
"The Daimyo is wise!"
"That's absolutely right. It's such a waste of such a good opportunity. Mei Terumi, that Mizukage, is completely useless!"
"Delaying battle opportunities and failing to maximize profits is a serious crime in itself, and he must be severely punished!"
"That's right, she must be given a proper trial!"
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"Perhaps he has some shady secret agreement with the Raikage, otherwise, how could the compensation be so meager!"
"Lord Daimyo is truly benevolent, still bestowing rewards upon them even after all this!"
"If it were up to me, I'd be lucky not to punish them. There's no reward to be had? Dream on!"
The ministers were no longer satisfied with their immediate gains and felt that Mei Terumi was guilty.
They think she's incompetent and want to put her on trial.
Many people shook their heads in disbelief.
"Lord Daimyo, the Mizukage of Kirigakure has already done quite well to reach this level."
"Given the circumstances at the time, going any further could have forced the Raikage to stand on the opposing side again."
"When the two sides fight to the death, only a third party will benefit!"
"Lord Mizukage's compensation request is the most reasonable solution."
"We avoided losses and also gained huge benefits!"
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"If this reasonable approach is not enough, then we really can't find any other reasonable solution!"
"The officials in the court are indeed eloquent, but I don't think many of them are down-to-earth; they are all just boastful talkers."
"How many people know what happened back then? Don't deceive the Daimyo and make wrong judgments without understanding the situation clearly."
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"If something goes wrong in matters of national importance, who among you can take responsibility? I don't think any of you have that kind of responsibility!"
"My lord, I request that some incompetent people be dismissed."
"To prevent them from continuing to occupy positions without contributing anything, let truly talented people rise to the top and better plan for the development of the Land of Water!"
This is someone from the etiquette department. Although his official rank isn't high, he's very outspoken.
"Hmph, how dare a mere child spout such nonsense? Could it be that you're in cahoots with Mei Terumi?"
"Or perhaps you are a spy sent by the Land of Lightning? I think you are highly suspicious."
"Lord Watanabe, you really need to keep a closer eye on your men!"
A middle-aged man with a large belly, dressed in a purple official robe, squinted at a thin old man beside him and said.
"I think you're right. Who gave you the right to interrupt us when we're talking?"
"Who do you think you are? You think you can share the burden with the lord? You're not worthy."
"So many of your seniors haven't said anything, what are you yelling about? You have no manners at all."
"How dare a piece of trash like you stand here? You're a disgrace to us. I think there's something fishy going on here."
"Minister of Justice, you must thoroughly investigate this man and see if he got here through dirty deals!"
Another middle-aged man spoke up. He was also dressed in a purple official robe and was the Minister of Personnel. He exuded an imposing aura without being angry.
"You..."
Upon hearing this, the minister of the Ministry of Rites immediately turned red with anger.
However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the daimyo, "Alright, step back. It's not your place to remind me."
"As for what to do, your seniors will naturally discuss it with me!"
"Some things aren't as simple as they seem. If you want to discuss national affairs, you'll need a few more years of experience!"
Once the name was spoken, the man had no choice but to step down, no matter how unwilling he was. But once back in the queue, he was inevitably mocked by his colleagues.
He wants to show off? Does he even deserve it?
"The Finance Minister instructed Mei Terumi to be more comprehensive in her work next time, and not to be so timid."
"To avoid causing us to lose so much benefit for no reason!"
"Oh, by the way, given their terrible performance this time, one-tenth of their annual budget will be deducted."
"We'll restore things to normal once Kirigakure has achieved some merit!"
After saying this, the daimyo left, Finance Minister smiled and obeyed the order before withdrawing.