How Much Do These People Hate the Sight of Me?

He not only focused on the immediate drought relief efforts, but also anticipated and made thorough arrangements for any potential changes that might occur after the drought.

For example, there is a risk of famine after a disaster, and there is also a fear of local chaos and the spread of epidemics. Every method is practical and reliable, with not a single empty word.

Zhou Wanwan then took out her own policy essays and had them circulated among the officials.

The ministers nodded in approval after reading Zhou Wanwan's policy essay.

Actually, Zhou Wanwan 'Zhou Wanwan policy essay is not much different from Gu Sinian's. This policy essay on the drought is quite good.

After reading Zhou Wanwan's policy essay, Zhao Muyuan nodded and said, "You wrote well, and your considerations are very comprehensive."

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said:

"The biggest problem now is that we are not the real imperial court, and doing this is already overstepping our bounds."

But I've also thought about it, although it might cost us a lot of money and food...

What does it matter if it might save people's lives?

As soon as she finished speaking, all the court officials knelt down and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Soon after the court session ended, all the officials dispersed. Zhou Wanwan went to the Imperial Study, followed closely by Chen Ankang, Shen Wanjun, and Cheng Chao.

The three people's mindset has undergone a huge change.

Zhou Wanwan casually sat down in the imperial study, looking at them and said, "You're all quite surprised. I didn't want to be emperor, but I had no choice. I was forced into it, you know?"

Chen Ankang coughed and said, "Are we planning a rebellion?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said:

"Hey! What kind of rebellion is this? I just want to mess around."

We're enjoying a carefree life here, why would we want to do something that risks our lives?

She had barely finished speaking when several ministers walked in.

Zhao Muyuan said with a smile:

"Your Majesty, you are very different now than before; you see things much more clearly now."

Moreover, they are becoming more and more professional in handling government affairs these days.

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes. No matter how she handled it, these court officials would all cheer her on.

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said:

"I plan to take the initiative to dig a canal to completely connect our territory with the largest main river outside."

When the river water is brought in, the surrounding fields, villages, and Black Wind Stronghold will all have access to fresh water, and we will never have to worry about drought again.

The assembled senior officials immediately erupted in discontent, shaking their heads and waving their hands, their faces full of disapproval.

"Absolutely not! That river is too far away from us. The mountain roads are winding and the terrain is uneven; it's at least a hundred miles away!"

"Even if we gather all the people to dig together, it would be a waste of manpower and resources, and it wouldn't be possible to dig through in less than three to five years. It would be a complete waste of effort!"

"Yes, this is an impossible task. It's something that can't be done in ordinary places, let alone us!"

"It would be better to dig more wells."

Zhou Wanwan shook her head and said:

"Digging a well is useless; the well water has dried up now."

Even if we were to fire dozens of meters lower now, it wouldn't make a difference.

And if it doesn't rain, this situation will continue indefinitely.

All the ministers disagreed, because it was far too wasteful of resources and manpower.

Zhao Muyuan sighed and said:

"I'm worried that the expenses will be too high, it's hundreds of miles long, and there will be all sorts of obstacles along the way."

In winter, it becomes even more troublesome, as the soil is all hard and harder to dig.

I think you should reconsider.

Zhou Wanwan was displeased. Just moments ago, these old ministers were praising her, but in the blink of an eye, they changed their minds.

She glanced at Zhao Muyuan indifferently, and Zhao Muyuan smiled faintly and said, "Fine, do whatever you want."

There's no way around it, this Little Ancestor has to be spoiled; she just loves to hear nice things said.

The senior officials nearby quickly echoed his sentiments.

Zhou Wanwan continued:

"We don't let the people dig; they are only responsible for farming."

I plan to buy more farmland and estates so they can farm here.

Chen Ankang was speechless. If they wouldn't let the common people dig, then who would?

Are you suggesting we let these high-ranking officials of the imperial court dig it up?

How long will it take for these hundreds of people to dig?

Zhou Wanwan didn't say much, only gave a few instructions before going to sleep.

The next day, Black Wind Stronghold began to reclaim its farmland and estates.

This year, the farmland yielded no harvest, and those people were struggling to survive. They were overjoyed at the prospect of getting rid of their farmland and villages.

Zhou Wanwan's offer was not low either, and soon, the local people began to sell off their land.

Unexpectedly, the Luo Family witnessed this scene and began to compete with Zhou Wanwan for these farms Hotan.

Not only the Luo Family, but also the Cui Family, Xie Family, Nie Family, Ji Family...

These people did it on purpose; as soon as they heard that Zhou Wanwan was going to buy the land, they offered even higher prices than her.

Nie Shi'an looked at Madam Nie and said:

"It's one thing for them to make a move, but why did you have to get involved?"

Besides, there's a severe drought this year; what do you need these fields for?

Madam Nie scoffed coldly:

"This Zhou Wanwan must have come up with a great idea."

Otherwise, with her stubborn nature of not acting until she sees a clear benefit, how could she have possibly bought so much land?

I heard that these fields will be very valuable in the future. We have plenty of money, so let's just buy them!

I just can't stand Zhou Wanwan. She wants to buy up all the surrounding farmland? Dream on.

It wasn't just Madam Nie who thought this way; other families followed suit.

Zhou Wanwan was just about to take over all the land in Chaoyang County when, before she could take much, other powerful families had already acquired most of the land Chaoyang County.

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said, "Then let's acquire land from other counties?"

But just as they had acquired a few estates, others, hearing the news, began to move in and acquired all the fields.

Zhou Wanwan was truly speechless at these people. "How much do these people dislike me? Wherever I buy, they collect it."

Zhao Muyuan looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Your Majesty, what do we do now?"

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and pointed to the location on the map, saying:

"Go and take over this half of the land. Actually, I originally planned to dig a canal to bring in water from here."

Since they want to take over these fields, let them take them all.

We don't want any of the land to the west anymore. We'll wait until they've harvested most of it and can't take it anymore.

Let's secretly take over all the land to the east.

I don't believe they have enough money to buy so many estates.

Actually, this has its advantages. As long as they dare to accept it, they will have a good life for the next three years.

Those ordinary people are the ones who truly benefited. Selling this land to us was the same as selling it to them.

"I'll see what happens to their land then."

Nobody knows what Zhou Wanwan is doing.

In fact, Zhou Wanwan is playing a long game. If she plays this game well, Dongshan Prefecture will probably not suffer from drought again in the future.