Luo Chong felt extremely awkward when he heard You Zhi's complaint. After all, this was a house being built for his own family, yet the man was saying that it was too large and would never be finished in his lifetime. Wasn't that basically saying he was greedy for comfort and obsessed with appearances?
Although in truth, this really was a face-saving project, such an architectural marvel could also unite the hearts of the people under heaven.
As long as the building stood there, it would be a solid achievement. Look, this is something only our Han Tribe, only our Han Empire, could build. Do the other tribes have that ability?
Besides, such a magnificent building symbolized the emperor's supreme authority. It would benefit Luo Chong's rule, make the realm more stable, and build the Imperial Court's credibility. These were all real benefits!
Thus, Luo Chong could only comfort You Zhi. He absolutely couldn't let the fellow throw down his tools and run off.
"Never finish it in a lifetime? How could that be possible? The construction progress was slow before because the support wasn't strong enough. But you should also know that support doesn't just appear out of nowhere. All aspects have to advance together, don't they?
"Look, hasn't everything already started improving this year? You lacked manpower, so I sent you five thousand able-bodied slaves. You lacked construction materials, so I had people build a railway here from Tohai Commandery. You lacked equipment, so I even had people send you tractors and engineering machinery. Isn't the support getting stronger and stronger? How could it possibly not be completed?!
"Tell me, what else do you lack? As long as our Han Tribe has it and I can obtain it, I'll find a way to get it for you. Even