Sheng Fu

In the north, Bazhou, Bai Xiaowei's temporary residence.

All matters of work-for-relief in the north are coming to an end. Zong Liang has returned from Qiu Shui County. Perhaps because Bai Xiaowei's sword is too sharp, many government affairs in the north have suddenly become exceptionally smooth. In fact, many things do not require Bai Xiaowei to appear in person. Zong Liang has become the third most powerful person in the north.

The second person in charge is naturally the young King of the North.

Bai Xiaowei's life continued as usual, drinking black tea, eating snacks, and still wearing his old clothes.

The courtyard is deep and the street outside cannot be seen.

Knowing the world without looking out the window is Bai Xiaowei's current state of mind.

In fact, Bai Xiaowei didn't know much about every tree and blade of grass in Bazhou, and he didn't even know the layout of the streets near him. But the entire Bazhou operated according to Bai Xiaowei's wishes.

The scent of tea is still the same as before, but the times are no longer the same.

In the pavilion, Bai Xiaowei suddenly raised his head and looked outside the pavilion. A void passage opened and Yuwen Jun walked slowly towards him.

Bai Xiaowei glanced around and all the maids and servants retreated.

Yu Wenjun came near Bai Xiaowei and sat down. He glanced around and said, "There's no need to be so cautious when we meet."

Bai Xiaowei slowly poured a cup of tea for Yu Wenjun and said with a dry laugh: "But now, you are too dangerous."

Yu Wenjun raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "So, you are afraid of retaliation?"

Bai Xiaowei said seriously: "In the northern noble families, many people at the level of ancestors have not yet been born. In fact, it is the same for the southern noble families. Of course, the killing power of the older generation of Wuji masters is naturally incomparable to mine, but sometimes it is easier to dodge an open spear than to guard against an arrow from the dark."

"I can't withstand a sneak attack either."

Yuwen Jun knew the Prime Minister too well. The more serious he was, the more careless he seemed; the more careless he was, the more serious he seemed.

"How is the news about the new policy spreading in the north?" Yu Wenjun asked softly.

Three hundred and twenty frustrated scholars were scattered all over the human race. I don’t know if it was because they were good at eloquence or because people had been suppressed for too long, but when they spoke fair words in a complaining tone, they always resonated with most people.

Yu Wenjun was also deeply surprised by this. He thought that it would take at least one or two months for Wang Boye, Xu Hua and others to form a wave that could not be ignored.

As a result, a wave has formed in just a few days.

Bai Xiaowei smiled faintly and said, "The North has experienced the resettlement of refugees and the establishment of Hao'an City. Now it is also using work-for-relief in advance to stabilize the internal affairs. Although people have complaints in their hearts, most of them have actually made money and have some hope for the future. In addition, your great achievements in the Divine Realm, even if the people of the North have not witnessed the magnificent scenery of the Divine Realm with their own eyes, they still feel as if they have fought in the war with you."

"It's generally stable. The rumors about the new policy have only spread within a small area. Nowadays, most people in the north are still working as laborers and have no interest in politics."

"They only care about how much money they can put in their pockets."

Yu Wenjun knew this would happen, and said, "But this is also what I am worried about."

“Focusing on personal gain and neglecting the overall situation will become the biggest obstacle to the new policy coming to power.”

Bai Xiaowei smiled and said with a hint of disdain: "Even you and I have never possessed the demeanor of a saint, let alone those ordinary people who have been struggling to survive since ancient times."

"You want to create one or two sensitive incidents in the north, but for the time being, it is unlikely."

"The noble families bowed to me, and the common people, under my comfort, all had their own things to do."

"Also, I have accomplished the abolition of slavery in disguise."

The work-for-relief project was too large and required a huge amount of manpower support. Therefore, in order to speed up the progress of large and small projects, Bai Xiaowei had already ordered that slaves could also participate in large and small projects. If they did a good job, they could be freed from slavery and own their own land and property.

Yu Wenjun had been busy with things on the battlefield and didn't know much about many details of the human race's internal affairs.

"The North only needs a little push to bring about the new policy?" Yu Wenjun stared at Bai Xiaowei and asked.

He knew that this maverick politician would add some of his own little thoughts when issuing some orders and making some arrangements. Bai Xiaowei shook his head decisively and said, "It's about the concept. Many people think that they are born without ability and can only work like a cow or a horse. Most people are ignorant."

"This is different from the South. The knowledge and principles in the South are more profound than those in the North, and the principles they understand are naturally more numerous. Many people actually no longer dare to fight."

"Most people don't really have any big ambitions. They just want to live a stable life and have some money."

"The reason why young men have great ambitions is that they are ignorant of the immensity of the world. Once they have some superficial experience in the martial arts world, they will naturally be able to see what kind of person they are."

"In short, here in the north, there is not much hope for the time being."

Many people in the world yearn for beauty in their hearts, but when beauty really comes, they dare not touch it.

Because everything has a price, people are afraid to pay the price, but also eager to get everything.

Yu Wenjun was not in a hurry. He snorted and said, "Perhaps after a while, the situation will be different."

“There will always be some reasonable people among the crowd.”

“Besides, those scholars here in Zhengxiong Mountain have just started their journey.”

Bai Xiaowei responded nonchalantly: "There will be some harsh voices, but I will let people talk."

"However, the situation in the south is much more optimistic."

"Xie Yiming is already showing signs of being exhausted."

"I still need to observe for a while."

Yuwen Jun understood, picked up the teacup and took a big gulp. Seeing this, Bai Xiaowei quickly refilled Yuwen Jun's cup.

"You are about to become the Prime Minister. Have you decided on the candidate for the Deputy Prime Minister?" Yu Wenjun had a calm face, as if he was narrating an ordinary matter.

Bai Xiaowei was stunned for a moment, and said, "I know that Lord Qiu Qing will step down sooner or later, but I have never thought about what will happen after he steps down, because what I do and what he does may seem different, but in fact they lead to the same end."

"I seldom communicate with him, but I know that we both have a place in each other's hearts."

"As for who the deputy prime minister is, I don't care about it, because it all depends on Your Majesty."

"Could it be that you want to recommend a deputy prime minister to me right now?"

Yu Wenjun did not hesitate and said bluntly: "I do think so."

Bai Xiaowei asked with interest: "Who is that person?"

Yuwen Jun said bluntly: "Duanmuzhi."

"He has been in Hao'an City all this time, understanding the sufferings of the people, and has a firm heart. He will be your right-hand man."

“This is a guy who can get real things done.”

Bai Xiaowei rubbed the bridge of his nose. He still had a good impression of Duanmu Zhi.

He was originally the deputy prime minister, but he failed to grasp the overall situation during the Banquet of Eight Guests and accidentally became the scapegoat.

In fact, no matter who served as the deputy prime minister at Yuwen Jun's Banquet of Eight Gu, it would not have a good ending. The big men from the north and the south joined forces to attack Gu Yong, Empress Fuyao entered the capital, and the South wanted to build Nanling Academy. With so many events added together, even Bai Xiaowei might not be able to calm the waves.

"It's a good idea, but I can't express my opinion on this matter. Besides, Lord Qiu Qing hasn't officially stepped down yet. It doesn't seem appropriate to discuss these things at this moment." Bai Xiaowei said embarrassedly.

Yu Wenjun said with a firm look in his eyes: "I will advise His Majesty the Emperor on this matter."

Hearing this, Bai Xiaowei pretended to smile cunningly and said, "I don't know anything..." (End of this chapter)