BSI Chapter 4 Imperial power does not extend to the county level, but the emperor does.
Chapter 4 Imperial power does not extend to the county level, but the emperor does.
"Me?" Zhu Youjian smiled calmly: "I don't serve in the palace."
"However, I did come from the palace."
Zhou Wei's heart skipped a beat, and he unconsciously swallowed.
Looking into Zhou Wei's eyes, it was as if he knew some earth-shattering secret.
His voice trembled slightly as he asked, "May I ask, sir, is there any important matter that brings you to my humble abode?"
Looking at Zhou Wei's eyes, which were filled with both fear and excitement, Zhu Youjian laughed and said, "Everyone knows that the current court is corrupt, and all the officials only know how to fight among factions, but are unaware of the suffering of the people."
"Furthermore, the emperor was immoral, and natural disasters occurred frequently, which can be described as the end of the dynasty."
"It can also be called a chaotic world. The world is in chaos. As the head of the Zhou clan, Chief Zhou actually thinks about the people instead of prioritizing the interests of his own clan."
"I want to know what Chief Zhou meant by this."
Zhou Wei lowered his gaze.
Sweat unconsciously slid down his forehead to his mouth, and he swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva without realizing it.
Zhou Wei responded, "Your Excellency is overthinking this. I had no ulterior motives. I simply felt sorry for these refugees and that's why I gave them some food."
"It was just a small contribution, nothing to brag about."
Landlords with a conscience are rare indeed.
Zhu Youjian stood up and looked at Zhou Weiyan, saying, "With your prestige, how many refugees can you gather?"
Zhou Wei was taken aback at first, then quickly responded.
"Around eight hundred."
The story of the Zhou family distributing porridge was widely known in Liangxiang City.
However, it is not actually widespread among refugees.
If word gets out that the Zhou family is distributing porridge, even more refugees will flock to it.
There was too little porridge for too many people.
Therefore, among the refugees, they would keep secrets from each other if possible.
"I need Chief Zhou's prestige to recruit five hundred refugees for me. I wonder if Chief Zhou can assist me?"
Recruiting five hundred refugees?
Zhou Wei seemed to be deep in thought. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "Given your status, if you wanted to recruit manpower, why would you need to recruit refugees?"
"May I ask you, sir, to tell me Zhou's purpose?"
Zhu Youjian was still somewhat surprised by Zhou Wei's questioning.
Even if Zhou Wei didn't know he was the emperor, he should have known that his identity was not simple.
Recruiting five hundred refugees in exchange for a favor is a win-win situation.
Zhou Wei actually asked why?
"Do you think I have ulterior motives?"
"As an adult, recruiting people is a piece of cake. Let alone five hundred, I could probably manage five thousand."
"I don't understand why you would recruit refugees."
"If you do not provide a reason, I regret that I am powerless to help you."
Zhu Youjian remained calm.
"Now that you know I come from the palace, do you know the consequences of offending me?"
Just as Zhou Wei was about to speak.
At that moment, Zhou Qiu suddenly walked in.
He shouted loudly, "My lord!"
Before Zhu Youjian could ask any questions, Zhou Qiu immediately blocked Zhou Wei behind him and said with a fawning smile, "My lord, please calm down. My brother is foolish and doesn't know his own limitations."
"My lord wishes to recruit five hundred refugees. Leave this matter to the Zhou family! We will have it done for you within three days."
After Zhou Qiu learned that someone from the palace had come.
They rushed over without stopping.
He never expected that Zhou Wei would actually risk offending someone in the palace for the sake of a group of refugees.
Fortunately, we arrived in time.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Youjian slowly sat down, glancing at the two of them: "In your Zhou family, who is really in charge?"
Zhou Wei and Zhou Qiu both exclaimed, "Me!"
Then, Zhou Qiu hurriedly cupped his hands to Zhu Youjian and said, "My lord, please give me half an incense stick's time to deal with my household chores."
"After half an incense stick has burned, our Zhou family will give you an answer."
After saying that, Zhou Qiu led Zhou Wei to the back courtyard.
Immediately following was a loud argument.
Zhu Youjian heard every single word clearly.
"Brother, you just said that the position of clan leader would be passed on to me, and I will make the decision on this matter!"
Zhou Qiu retorted, "There hasn't been a public vote. You're not the clan leader yet. This matter concerns the lives of five hundred people. How can you agree so easily?!"
Looking at the straightforward Zhou Wei, Zhou Qiu was furious: "Refugees! Refugees! Is that all you see? Do you know what the consequences will be if you offend him?!"
"As the head of a clan, shouldn't you be thinking of the Zhou family's best interests?!"
Looking at Zhou Qiu, Zhou Wei's attitude was unusually resolute.
"That's five hundred people! If this person has malicious intentions, that would mean five hundred lives!"
It goes against his conscience to deceive the people who trust him into doing dangerous things.
Zhou Qiu was instantly enraged: "So what?! They've eaten so much of my Zhou family's food, so what if they die?!"
"Without the charity of the Zhou family, they would have starved to death long ago!"
"It's better for five hundred refugees to die than for our Zhou family to perish!"
The two argued for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but still couldn't reach a conclusion.
Although there was no result yet, after a stick of incense had burned, it was time to give an answer.
Zhou Qiu approached Zhu Youjian: "My lord, you need not concern yourself with my elder brother's thoughts. I will make the decision. Even if it means arresting people, I will arrest five hundred refugees for you!"
Zhu Youjian glanced at Zhou Qiu.
He put down his teacup, stood up, dusted off his sleeves, and said, "If you want to know why I recruited refugees, come find me tonight."
"It's not too late to decide after you know."
Zhu Youjian patted Zhou Wei on the shoulder and then turned to leave.
……
into the night.
In a courtyard in Liangxiang.
Zhu Youjian looked at the figure that appeared not far away and said, "They've arrived."
Zhou Wei and her son Zhou Liang walked into the courtyard.
The two men bowed and said, "Sir, Zhou has arrived. May I ask why?"
Zhu Youjian did not speak, but immediately started the MC driver.
A purple portal appeared before my eyes.
Zhou Wei felt a tremor in his heart as he stared at the sudden appearance of a purple light gate.
"This is?"
"Don't you want to know the reason? Dare to come in?"
After pondering for a moment, Zhou Wei took a step and walked inside.
Zhou Liang quickly said, "Sir, may I accompany my father?"
Zhu Youjian did not refuse.
Under Zhu Youjian's guidance, Zhou Wei and Zhou Liang entered the Minecraft world together.
A dazzling purple light flashed before my eyes, followed by a mosaic-like effect.
A completely unfamiliar world came into view.
"Immortal... magic."
"Who exactly are you?"
After the initial shock, Zhou Wei subconsciously took two steps back and spoke.
Zhu Youjian turned to look at the father and son, and said calmly, "Who do you think I am?"
He came from the palace, not as a eunuch.
There was only one man in the palace.
emperor!!!
Zhou Wei and Zhou Liang exchanged a glance, then tentatively asked in a weak voice, "You are... His Majesty?"
"Yes."
He learned that the person before him was the current emperor.
The two of them froze on the spot.
As if struck by lightning, my mind went completely blank.
Imperial power does not extend to the county level, but the emperor does!
The two stood there stunned for several breaths before reacting and immediately knelt down to pay their respects.
"This humble subject, Zhou Wei, along with his son Zhou Liang, pays homage to Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"