Unwavering loyalty

Upon waking up, Fang Weiyan opened his eyes and immediately sensed that something was different about his body.

The strength in his hands seemed to have increased, and his vision seemed to be improving.

"An illusion, or..."

Fang Weiyan was a little unsure, and clenched his fist slightly, indeed feeling that the strength seemed to have increased.

This feeling made Fang Weiyan feel somewhat strange.

But upon closer reflection, I feel it must be due to the Human Sovereign Qi.

After thinking it over for a moment, Fang Weiyan hurriedly left.

Having just become the Human Sovereign, Fang Weiyan has a lot to do and dares not waste any time.

Soon, Fang Weiyan returned directly from the Daoist temple to the Jiang Kingdom.

He had just returned when a palace maid immediately stepped forward to Fang Weiyan put on his dragon robe.

Today I have to attend the morning court session.

Once Fang Weiyan was fully dressed in his dragon robe and royal crown, his attendants immediately prepared a procession to escort him to court.

When Fang Weiyan stepped into Chengtian Hall, all the officials immediately knelt down and kowtowed to welcome the emperor.

Fang Weiyan sat on the dragon throne, glanced at the ministers below, and waved his hand to signal them to rise.

The ministers had heard some things beforehand, and when they raised their heads, they glanced cautiously at the emperor above.

Upon seeing this, everyone's heart skipped a beat.

Compared to before, the current emperor does indeed possess an indescribable air of nobility.

"How is the breeding farm being built in Yanhuai City?"

After Fang Weiyan came up, he casually flipped through the booklets handed to him by the ministers, and then asked a question.

"Your Majesty, construction is complete. The livestock in the farm are doing well, and they should be ready for slaughter in a few days."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chunzhe, the Ministry of Revenue, quickly stepped forward and answered.

Fang Weiyan nodded upon hearing this. The breeding farm was still very important, as it was related to whether the people could have meat to eat.

If they go out hunting, who knows if the hunter might kill some demon's offspring?

It's better to keep some.

"Your Majesty, the harvests in each prefecture and county this year are exceptionally good. However, since Your Majesty has abolished taxes, these prefectures and counties remain extremely poor. Currently, thirty-two county magistrates have submitted memorials requesting funds for reconstruction."

Seeing that Fang Weiyan looked well, Ji Chunzhe quickly asked for money.

That money was what those county magistrates wanted, and he was truly helpless about it.

To be honest, as the Minister of Ministry of Revenue, he doesn't really have much money on hand right now.

The money is mostly in the emperor's possession.

But this is good in a way; he no longer needs to worry about the national treasury being empty, since he can just take money from the emperor.

Fang Weiyan's face darkened upon hearing this. Why were they here to ask for money again?

Just a moment later, Fang Weiyan's expression suddenly softened.

Before, I might have felt a pang of regret about needing money, but now I have a better way to get it.

Just in time, Fang Weiyan had already started printing money.

Once the money is printed, just print more.

Although money depreciates as it accumulates, Fang Weiyan has ways to make it appreciate in value later.

Furthermore, with the total output of the Jiang Kingdom constantly breaking records, printing more money will not cause significant currency devaluation.

"I am aware of this matter, and I will allocate some funds to you later."

Fang Weiyan nodded.

Having your own printing press makes things much easier.

Since we don't have much money, we can just print a little bit. The money from printing will also be invested in construction.

It still boosted consumption and the money still ended up in people's pockets.

In this way, Fang Weiyan won't have to worry about running out of money and having to go back to Earth to get more, which is such a hassle.

Upon hearing this, Ji Chunzhe breathed a sigh of relief. Since the Emperor had said so, then everything was fine.

Having served as a minister under the Emperor for so long, I haven't learned anything else, but the only thing I've learned is...

As long as the Emperor agrees on the money, there will be absolutely no problem.

"Is there anything else to report?"

Fang Weiyan watched Ji Chunzhe retreat, then glanced around.

"Your Majesty, this morning my servant found a tree branch at the door with a note saying it was to be given to Your Majesty. I don't know why, but I've taken it with me."

Fang Weiyan had barely finished speaking when a minister stepped forward.

Fang Weiyan looked at the other person; it was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Ministry of Rites.

Looking closely at the branch in the other person's hand, it seemed to be nothing special, just a simple branch.

However, it appears that there are words carved on the branches.

"Bring it here."

Fang Weiyan saw that there seemed to be no problem, so he immediately asked the guard next to him to bring it over.

Upon hearing this, the servant immediately took the branch and presented it to Fang Weiyan.

There seem to be words on it.

Fang Weiyan could see clearly that there were words on the tree branch. After Fang Weiyan took it, a layer of bark on the branch immediately peeled off.

Then a line of words inside the branch immediately came into view.

Fang Weiyan was slightly taken aback after reading it.

The inscription above clearly indicates the location of the Mountain Spirit.

Upon closer inspection, isn't this just a branch of Phoebe zhennan wood?

Fang Weiyan pondered for a moment, then chuckled to himself.

I get it, it's the tree spirit that appeared in his dream before, coming to repay his kindness now, right?

The reason he didn't come directly to the palace is probably because Fang Weiyan is now the Human Sovereign, and ordinary demons can't get close to him.

Therefore, they could only ask the minister's subordinates to help convey the message.

However, the fact that they reported information about the Mountain Spirit is actually a good thing.

Fang Weiyan had been eyeing the Mountain Spirit's blessing for a long time.

Thinking of this, Fang Weiyan immediately wrote a long stroke of his pen.

He then wrote an imperial edict.

"Give the imperial edict to the Judge Wen of the Underworld Administration, and have him take it to deliver the decree to the Mountain Spirit."

The imperial edict carried the Human Sovereign Qi, and logically speaking, once this edict was issued, the Mountain Spirit would have to come to Yanhuai City no matter what.

The guard received the imperial edict and hurriedly left.

Fang Weiyan was in a great mood after finishing writing the imperial edict.

Generally speaking, once an imperial edict is issued, the Mountain Spirit will usually come to serve.

In that case, Fang Weiyan wouldn't need to worry so much.

"Is there anything else you wish to report?"

"Your Majesty, General Lin is currently leading a large army to garrison Yanhuai City, and his forces are poised to strike directly at the capital. This is not a good situation."

Fang Weiyan finished speaking, ministers immediately stepped forward.

"Yes, Your Majesty, it is indeed not a good thing to have such a military force pointing towards the capital."

The ministers came out one by one to offer their advice.

Lin Liyun, commanding a large army, stood right next to Yanhuai City.

If the other party harbors rebellious intentions, the consequences could be unimaginable!

If the enemy's main force is hundreds of miles away, it will take them time to prepare before they can mobilize their troops to Yanhuai City.

In addition, considering the time required for the journey, the Yanhuai City would already know once the enemy was marching.

But being so close, if the other side were to rebel, there would be absolutely no time to react.

Lin Liyun, standing to the side, immediately became anxious upon hearing this. What did this mean?

Does this mean he's planning a rebellion?

"Stop spouting nonsense! Your subordinate is utterly loyal to the Emperor; how could I possibly do such a thing?"

Lin Liyun was extremely anxious.

Anyone would be angry if they were slandered like that.

Upon hearing this Fang Weiyan glanced at Lin Liyun, then at the ministers below.

Some ministers were probably genuinely worried about what would happen if Lin Liyun harbored rebellious intentions.

Others, I suspect, have ulterior motives.

However, it was indeed not a problem for 200,000 troops to remain stationed around Yanhuai City.

Part of this large army was stationed in Moon-Gazing City.

After examining the map, Fang Weiyan estimated that the Moon-Gazing City should be the location of other dynasties.

This was almost identical to the location of the auras of other Human Sovereign he had sensed before.

In this light, it's not entirely unreasonable to have stationed troops here previously.

"Now that the training is complete, you may lead your army to Moon-Gazing City."

Fang Weiyan waved his hand and then said.

Upon hearing this, Lin Liyun immediately became anxious and knelt down with a thud. "Your Majesty, I have followed you for a long time and have never had any disloyal intentions!"

"What nonsense are you spouting? Moon-Gazing City stand hundreds of dynasties; that's the gateway to the Central Plains. Sending you to lead an army to suppress this place is a great responsibility!"

Fang Weiyan was speechless when he saw Lin Liyun's anxious face.

What is this guy thinking about?

Lin Liyun was taken aback. Wasn't this because they didn't trust him, so they transferred him away?

Is the Emperor entrusting him with an important task?

Lin Liyun felt a little dizzy for a moment, and couldn't quite believe what he was hearing.

"With 200,000 troops in your hands, how dare you say I don't trust you enough?"

Seeing that Lin Liyun hadn't come to her senses yet, Fang Weiyan immediately added another warning.

Lin Liyun shuddered upon hearing this.

Yes, if the emperor really didn't trust me, he might have just withdrawn the entire army of 200,000.

The fact that he still has 200,000 troops under his command is enough to demonstrate the Emperor's trust in him.

Thinking of this, Lin Liyun quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude.

The ministers standing nearby exchanged glances upon seeing this.

It's clear that the Emperor truly trusts this person.

However, upon closer reflection, the other side had, after all, fought alongside the Emperor to enter this realm and had annihilated those rebel forces.

Therefore, it's quite normal for the emperor to have more trust in the other party.

"Is there anything else you wish to report?"

Upon hearing this, the ministers exchanged glances and then lowered their heads in unison.

"Dismiss the court."

Seeing that none of the ministers had anything to report, Fang Weiyan immediately said something and left the hall as the ministers kowtowed.

A moment later, Fang Weiyan returned to the imperial study.

No sooner had she returned than Yunxi walked in carrying a food box.

Knowing that Fang Weiyan had not yet eaten, she waited for Fang Weiyan to leave court so she could immediately send Fang Weiyan a food box.

Fang Weiyan looked at the food box that Yunxi brought over, which contained only some light and simple foods.

Yunxi brought in the food boxes and opened them one by one.

The food inside is still steaming hot.

Seeing this, Fang Weiyan didn't stand on ceremony and started eating right away.

Seeing this, Yunxi pursed her lips slightly and stood aside watching Fang Weiyan eat.

She especially enjoyed watching Fang Weiyan eat.

"After you became the Human Sovereign, the demons surrounding the Jiang Kingdom seemed to sense it, and many of them began to leave the Jiang Kingdom one after another."

Seeing that Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan was eating heartily, Yunxi then told him what had just happened.

Fang Weiyan nodded upon hearing this, "That's a good thing. As long as those demons don't interfere, the Jiang Kingdom will definitely recover very quickly."

"If the people could use those thick blankets and fine toothbrushes, they would be even more grateful to you!"

Upon hearing this, Yunxi thought of the things Fang Weiyan had given them after his arrival.

She absolutely loves things like shower gel.

Although she has become Yin God, this does not prevent Yunxi from having the habit of taking a bath.

After all, she's almost at the Spirit Platform Realm, and she already has a physical body.

Fang Weiyan's shower gels and similar products are just too smooth and fragrant when you wash with them.

The palace maids in the harem now all use these things, and when they walk, they leave a trail of fragrance.

"I already have a plan for this. Once we bring over some equipment, we can start manufacturing it, which will also boost people's consumption."

Bringing these things over will not only allow the people of the Jiang Kingdom to consume them, but also improve their happiness index.

Furthermore, Fang Weiyan guessed that people from other dynasties were also trying to make contact with the Jiang Kingdom.

Once contact is established, Jiang Kingdom will have enough goods to trade with the other party.

With these trades, the economy of the Jiang Kingdom can enter a phase of rapid development.

Once the people of the Jiang Kingdom have improved their economic situation, their military strength will follow, and then the country's overall power will increase.

This is fundamental, and Fang Weiyan cannot afford to be careless about it.

Upon hearing this, Yunxi's eyes immediately curved into crescent moons.

Fang Weiyan has already considered these things, then she doesn't need to worry anymore.

Putting aside everything else, even the palace maids, while sleeping on the Fang Weiyan, spent all their time discussing this matter in the inner palace.

It's said that when you're lying in bed, it feels like you might slip away if you just turn over.

Those blankets and sheets were so smooth, it felt like a pair of tiny hands were gently caressing my skin.

The palace maids all felt this way; if ordinary people could use such quilts in the future, the feeling would probably be even more exaggerated.

And Fang Weiyan hadn't forgotten about it, which put Yunxi at ease.

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense.

Fang Weiyan has always been extremely concerned about the people, so how could he forget them in these matters?

Fang Weiyan quickly finished all the food in a few bites, then sat on the dragon throne and picked up his customized plan.

They say they'll move all that equipment over, but the electricity part is proving to be quite troublesome.

Nowadays, many devices require electricity, and some even require raw materials.

Building all of these things together is quite complicated.

Fang Weiyan carefully organized his plan, making sure there were no oversights.

Furthermore, we must prevent other dynasties from becoming interested in the Jiang Kingdom after they learn of its Jiang Kingdom.

That would be a real problem.

Fang Weiyan organized the next steps of the plan one by one, inquired about some related matters with Yunxi, and then called over a few trusted confidants to do some things.