The great hall was deathly silent, with only heavy breathing remaining. The finance minister's cold sweat had soaked the back of his court robes, but he was, after all, an old fox who had maneuvered through the court for decades. After his initial shock, a vicious glint quickly flashed through his eyes.
He knew that he absolutely could not contend with Jingwan over the proposal itself. Otherwise, he would only be drawn into Jingwan's rhythm. He had to change the battlefield!
"Your Majesty is wise!" The finance minister abruptly bowed, his voice hoarse yet resounding, breaking the stagnant air. "Your Majesty's policy is far-reaching. It relieves the treasury's woes while soothing the hearts of the people. I... am utterly convinced!"
This sudden flattery caught everyone off guard. The finance minister raised his head, his face already wearing a sincere expression of one concerned for the nation.
"However..." His tone shifted, becoming grave. "Precisely because Your Majesty's policy is the foundation for generations to come, its implementation must be handled with the utmost caution. The National Revitalization Fund involves an enormous sum, while the collection of the Luxury Tax affects far too many interests. The interests involved are deeply intertwined. Without a respected and experienced team to supervise its implementation, I fear that even a good thing could become a bad one. It may even be exploited by petty villains, who could embezzle funds for personal gain and ultimately betray Your Majesty's noble intentions!"
His words immediately resonated with the other nobles, who nodded and chimed in.
"Yes, Your Majesty, the finance minister is absolutely right!"
"Such a great responsibility cannot be borne by one person alone!"
Seeing this, the finance minister secretly rejoiced and immediately unveiled his true killing move. "To ensure nothing goes wrong, I humbly propose that the