Dark Sand: My Players Are All Actors
Chapter 298 - 219 Five Years

Chapter 298: Chapter 219 Five Years

Wen Jun actually looked at Wang Wenchuan with eyes slightly squinting, obviously filled with suspicion.

"Prime Minister Wang, the proposal for the new law this time seems to have changed quite a lot compared to the last one."

Chuge, acting as Wang Wenchuan, nodded very sincerely, "That’s right, Wen Jianyi. Over this period of time, I have thought it through again and again and ultimately revised the plan for the new law."

Wen Jun actually: "Why?"

He could be considered Wang Wenchuan’s confidant, and both of them were as stubborn in their own opinions, nearly impossible to be persuaded.

Previously, Wen Jun actually had indeed written several letters to Wang Wenchuan, hoping he would abandon the "disastrous" reforms and come to his senses.

But Wang Wenchuan had also written a "Reply to Wen Jianyi", completely refuting his points of view and firmly indicating that he must push forward the new laws at all costs.

Who would have thought things would change so quickly?

Therefore, the first reaction of Wen Jun actually was not joy, but confusion, and then suspicion that there might be some misunderstanding.

Chuge sighed softly, adopting a concerned expression for the country and the people: "Wen Jianyi, after much reflection, I believe that what you said indeed makes a lot of sense. The matter of reforming affects the fate of our Great Qi Country and should indeed be considered carefully, not rashly undertaken.

"Thus, I have decided to temporarily set aside some of the more controversial laws."

Wen Jun actually scrutinized this somewhat unfamiliar Wang Wenchuan, while Chuge, with his top-notch acting skills, provided him with very proactive feedback.

The balance here was indeed hard to grasp.

Because Chuge couldn’t play it too fake; if he suddenly became a spineless person, swayed by the currents, that would completely mismatch the original image of Wang Wenchuan.

Therefore, the current Wang Wenchuan still maintained his previous stubborn character. When he spoke of changing the proposal for the new law, there was still a very pained regret in his tone.

On the other hand, he also showed a kind of coerced compromise, as if this was a concession made only after a difficult inner struggle.

Finally, Wen Jun actually showed some approval on his face, nodding slightly, "Prime Minister Wang, it is indeed progress that you have come to realize this.

"But I must still say, the reforms are harmful to the country and the people. I hope you can think about it even more and abandon all proposals.

"Those temporarily set aside should never be implemented in the future; the ones planned for implementation this time, please decisively give them up."

Chuge couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth, thinking, well fellow, aren’t you overstepping your bounds?

The current plan has already been a major compromise, something completely impossible for the real Wang Wenchuan.

To compromise further would be beyond saving, no matter how good the acting. The role of Wang Wenchuan would instantly collapse.

And yet, Wen Jun actually was still not satisfied.

Well, that was expected.

If Wen Jun actually were the type to compromise, then he wouldn’t be Wen Jun actually. Chuge would suspect if some demon had possessed him.

Thinking this, Chuge immediately put on a stern face, "Wen Jianyi, I have already said many times, the reform is imperative!

"Do not view this proposal as a form of concession or compromise. No matter how you see it, the reforms must continue!"

Just as the two were about to start arguing in court again, the emperor said in a deep voice, "Enough! Prime Minister Wang, Wen Jianyi, both of you pause for a moment. I’ve said it, this court meeting’s discussion is not about whether to implement the new laws but about the specifics of the new law proposal!

"Ministers, please express your opinions."

After calming Wang Wenchuan and Wen Jun actually, the emperor turned his gaze to the other officials.

Soon, the officials of the old party and the new party began to state their views respectively.

If it were before, the two sides would definitely be distinctly opposed, like fire and water.

The new party would undoubtedly support the new laws in full, while the old party would oppose them in full.

But this time, the situation had changed.

Most of the new party officials followed Wang Wenchuan’s lead; although they noticed that many key initiatives like the Green Seed Law were missing, they would not possibly question one of their own and still fully supported it.

Whereas within the old party, the situation was different.

There were actually some officials from the old party who were no longer fully opposed but showed some easing in their stance.

"Your Majesty, your servant believes that although the new law still has harmful effects on the people, it has improved greatly compared to before."

"The new Exemption Law comes with a kind heart, which shows that Prime Minister Wang knows to correct his mistakes, a virtue that is greatly commendable. Of course, regardless, your servant still does not approve of the new laws."

Although these old party ministers were still quite intransigent, some of them had already softened their stance.

This was because the make-up of the old and new parties was completely different.

Among the new party, aside from a minority like Wang Wenchuan who wished to strengthen the country through reforms, a large part were outright opportunists.

These opportunists hoped to use the new laws for their career advancements, for quicker promotions.

They had planted huge risks in the new laws, and in real history, a few of these treacherous characters had severely sabotaged Wang Wenchuan.

But the advantage of these opportunists lay in the fact that, at least on the surface, they were in unison with Wang Wenchuan.

At most, they would deviate in their local implementations or give lip service while acting against the laws, but in the court, they would absolutely not say a word of "no" to Wang Wenchuan’s proposal.

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