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36.36% The Reborn Emperor. / Chapter 12: Chapter 11: A Village Transformed.

Chapter 12: Chapter 11: A Village Transformed.

Several days later, Li Wei and Old Zhang arrived at Tianxi Village, a small, struggling village just outside the capital. The villagers looked at them with a mixture of curiosity and caution. It wasn't every day that the emperor came to visit, and many of them feared what this visit might mean.

Li Wei stepped forward, addressing the crowd gathered around him. "People of Tianxi Village, I am here because I want to help you. I know you have worked hard, yet you have little to show for it. Together, I believe we can change that."

The villagers exchanged skeptical glances. They had heard promises before, but none had ever improved their lives.

To ease their concerns, Li Wei explained his plan in simple terms. "We will work together to make your land stronger. I'll provide seeds and tools for crop rotation, and we'll dig a small canal to bring water from the river."

One of the older farmers, Uncle Bo, raised a hand, his voice gruff but respectful. "Your Majesty, we've tried new seeds before. The officials promised good crops, but all we got was empty promises."

Li Wei smiled, understanding their distrust. "I promise you, this is different. I'll stay here and work alongside you. If it fails, I'll take responsibility."

After a moment of silence, Uncle Bo nodded. "If you're willing to get your hands dirty with us, Your Majesty, then we'll give it a try."

Li Wei and Old Zhang spent the next few weeks working with the villagers. They showed them how to plant crops in a new rotation pattern to keep the soil healthy and guided them in building a simple canal from the river to irrigate their fields. The villagers, seeing Li Wei's commitment, began to believe in the project.

As days turned into weeks, the crops began to grow strong and healthy. The sight of green shoots sprouting in the fields filled the villagers with hope they hadn't felt in years. For the first time, they saw that change was possible.


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Chapter 13: Chapter 12: Rumblings of Discontent.

Back at the palace, Chancellor Wu was growing increasingly uneasy. News of Li Wei's projects in Tianxi Village had reached his ears, and he didn't like what he was hearing. The people were beginning to see the emperor as a hero, and this threatened the power structure that Wu had spent years building.

The chancellor knew he had to act, but he also understood that openly opposing the emperor would be dangerous. Instead, he planned to undermine Li Wei's reforms subtly, spreading rumors and making it difficult for the emperor to get the resources he needed.

During a council meeting, Chancellor Wu raised his concerns. "Your Majesty, I have heard you're spending a great deal of time and resources on these… experiments in the villages. While noble, such projects are costly and may leave the kingdom vulnerable if they fail."

Li Wei met Wu's gaze steadily. He knew this was a challenge, but he remained calm. "Chancellor, I believe that investing in our people is the best way to strengthen the kingdom. A healthy, productive population is our greatest asset."

Wu's smile was polite but cold. "Of course, Your Majesty. But I hope you'll consider the larger picture. We have other priorities, such as reinforcing our military and securing trade alliances."

Li Wei nodded, hiding his frustration. He knew Wu would continue to create obstacles, but he was determined not to let the chancellor derail his plans. He would have to find ways around Wu's influence, and perhaps even gather allies within the court who believed in his vision.

After the meeting, General Cao Ren approached Li Wei in private. "You handled that well, Your Majesty. Chancellor Wu won't stop, but he's careful. You must be too."

Li Wei thanked the general, feeling a surge of gratitude. He knew he couldn't face Wu alone, and with allies like Cao Ren and Old Zhang, he felt stronger. The journey ahead was still treacherous, but he was ready to face whatever challenges lay in his path.


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