บท 55: Issues Following World Unification

In the palace, the emperor, the high ministers, and Chu Wu's group had yet to begin discussing the main topic.

The emperor, though amused by his new title, knew what was more important. His voice was not very loud as he was quite weak now:

"Cough, cough. If you all prefer to address me as such, then proceed. Now, it is time to discuss official matters. The friends of Chu Wu who have come here should join in as well. Who can befriend Chu Wu is certainly not an ordinary person."

Everyone nodded in agreement and began to focus on the main issue.

Seeing the shift in the discussion, the emperor said:

"If there are any difficult issues, speak up first. We will resolve them one by one."

The high ministers pondered for a moment, and then a minister responsible for military affairs spoke: