Ascend the throne? What throne?

This place is extremely poor, with poor transportation, and is also surrounded by several countries eyeing it covetously.

He felt it was inappropriate.

The ministers behind Zhao Muyuan also all knelt down:

"Your Majesty, please reconsider! This place is absolutely unacceptable. Look at the land here; it's all sandy soil, impossible to grow any crops."

There are many places like Crushed Stone Fort, which are entirely composed of rubble, making even the most basic farming impossible.

"If we move the capital here, what will the people eat?"

"This place is absolutely terrible. I think apart from Yanmen Pass, the other towns are a complete mess."

"Ugh! What a headache! We need to abandon the idea of moving the capital now."

Zhou Wanwan looked at the ministers and said, "My mind will not change. I think this is the most suitable place."

Zhao Muyuan looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Your Majesty is right, let's begin now!"

All the ministers remained silent. Zhou Wanwan was the emperor; whatever she said went.

These ministers had one good quality: they were exceptionally obedient.

I don't know if this is a characteristic of feudal society, but whatever she says, even if these ministers have objections, they will keep it to themselves.

Zhao Muyuan is usually quite capable, but he never contradicts Zhou Wanwan in front of these ministers.

He will offer advice, but he will never make decisions for Zhou Wanwan.

Although he didn't know why Zhou Wanwan gave such an order.

He stepped directly into the Crushed Stone Fort, looked at the house in front of him, and said, "It's so dilapidated! How can anyone live in a house like this?"

Zhao Muyuan looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "I wonder if we can apply to rebuild the house?"

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said:

"Of course, we make all our own bricks."

Therefore, a certain amount of blue bricks will be distributed every day, and you can apply for them yourself.

Of course, let me tell you about the management system first!

The distribution or use of these blue bricks requires registration.

Regardless of what supplies you receive, you need to register. After registering, you can start making your town better.

For example, in Crushed Stone Fort, whatever you take or use, keep a record of it first, and then repay it later when Crushed Stone Fort makes money.

How could those ministers possibly understand any of this?

"We manage these towns, then we renovate them, and later, when we make money, we pay it back, right?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and nodded, saying, "Yes, that's exactly what I mean."

The ministers were dumbfounded. "We don't know how to do business, how are we going to make money?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at the ministers and said:

"You all rose through the ranks from county magistrate, didn't you?"

"Then you should manage your own county well, ensure the people live and work in peace and contentment, develop agriculture and handicrafts, wouldn't that be enough?"

Zhou Wanwan provided a lot of convenient conditions.

The ministers finally understood Zhou Wanwan's meaning.

Zhao Muyuan said, "Then I'll go first."

Zhou Wanwan took out a booklet and said:

"This booklet contains everything you need, and you may take it."

Of course, it's impossible to have unlimited access to these resources.

For example, in the early stages, your town is allocated a certain amount of grain based on its population ratio; this is all listed here.

Zhao Muyuan nodded and said, "Then I'll take everything from Crushed Stone Fort."

Soon, the ministers lined up to receive the supplies.

This approach is novel. To put it simply, Zhou Wanwan supports these towns, and once they have developed well, the money will be returned to her.

Shen Wanjun, who was standing next to him, said softly:

"Your Majesty, I feel this is inappropriate; the price to be paid is far too high."

I just did the math. Just for grain, we'll need to provide several million catties for 36 cities. That's no small sum."

Zhou Wanwan smiled slightly and said, "Then you should calculate how much grain 36 cities could produce in a year if they worked hard to cultivate the land."

Shen Wanjun was taken aback, looking at the sandy soil and saying, "How can grain possibly grow in such sandy soil!"

Shen Wanjun had never seen anything like it grow in such sandy soil.

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said:

Let me take you to see the farm!

Others can't grow food here, but I can.

Guess why I moved the capital here? Because I can do what others can't.

This is beneficial to our development.

If I were to actually go back to the capital, the environment there wouldn't be very good either; it's freezing cold in winter and unbearably hot in summer.

This place enjoys a spring-like climate year-round, and its proximity to other countries further facilitates development.

Zhou Wanwan led them into the farm, and everyone was stunned by the crops on the farm.

Wow! These crops are growing so well.

"You're right! It's full of life, really quite nice. And, doesn't this look like rice?"

"What do you mean 'seems like'? My God! Come and see! Rice can actually be grown here! Who would believe it?"

They looked down and could see fish swimming in the rice paddies.

"These are rice paddy fish! Not only does rice grow here, but rice paddy fish can also be raised here?"

Zhao Muyuan looked at everything before him, unable to believe his eyes.

He rubbed his eyes and said, "Am I dreaming? This... how is this possible? This is real rice. Rice can grow in sandy soil, right?"

Zhou Wanwan continued leading them forward:

"Actually, this area used to be all sandy soil, but sandy soil is not unchangeable."

I have improved the method and introduced a water source, so it's natural that it can be grown."

The ministers were all dumbfounded.

Those nearby chattered amongst themselves, saying, "My goodness! Our emperor is simply divine! Have you ever seen an emperor who could grow rice on sandy soil?"

"This is simply a miracle!"

"I also want to lead people to farm, and I want to lead my people to prosperity."

"Hey! What's there to say? This will be our capital from now on, and I think it's pretty good here!"

The air is fresh, it's nestled against the mountains and beside the water, the environment is lovely, and it's spring-like all year round—a perfect place to live.

"Yes, yes, it's absolutely perfect!"

Zhao Muyuan had been a little worried before, but now he is completely relieved.

He looked at Zhou Wanwan with a face full of admiration and said:

"Your Majesty, you are truly amazing! What were you thinking?"

"If we establish our capital here, should we send troops to attack the Great Qi right now?"

Zhou Wanwan frowned and said, "Attack Great Qi? Why would we attack Great Qi?"

Zhao Muyuan was completely stunned. "Huh? We've established our capital here, so how can we rightfully ascend the throne without attacking the Great Qi?"

Zhou Wanwan was startled:

"Ascension to the throne? What's the rush? What's the big deal?"

Take it slow, take it slow. My idea is to first govern this area well, and then slowly expand to other countries.