Zhang Hongxing was a decisive man. Once the idea occurred to him, he flew straight to Capital City.
After learning why he had come, the Grand Elder said nothing and simply summoned the Ten Grand Elders and the heads of every department. The scale of his response startled Zhang Hongxing.
"Um, Elder Xia, this is just a proposal. I don't even know whether it'll work yet. Isn't calling a full meeting like this a little..."
"Academician Zhang, to tell you the truth, we've had similar ideas for quite some time. We were already considering when to put them into practice. Since you're here, we might as well take this opportunity to roll the plan out."
"You've had similar ideas for quite some time?"
"Of course. Serving the people has always been our core principle. When problems arise among the people, we naturally have to find ways to help resolve them. Even if we can't solve them right away, we'll still make a record of them."
"Then I suppose I've been teaching experts how to do their jobs."
Zhang Hongxing gave an embarrassed smile.
"Now, Academician Zhang, that expression doesn't quite fit. The fact that you came to me over this matter is a blessing for the people of our Xia Kingdom."
"Having people like you around, Elder Xia, is the real blessing for the people."
"Listen, you two. If you keep flattering each other, I'm going to throw up."
"Hahaha..."
Elder Qin's interjection sent everyone into laughter. As they spent more time together, Zhang Hongxing and the Ten Grand Elders had truly become friends who could speak freely with one another.
After all, they shared the same goal: working hard to develop the Xia Kingdom and make it ever stronger.
And now, that goal included another aspiration—to make life a