After traveling through time, I was spotted by the new emperor

Chapter 216: Reversal of Public Opinion

Just by the voices, Ye Wuwei and Qi Wushuang recognized that it was Qi Yuchang and Chu Yuyan, and when they saw them, they were indeed the ones.

Qi Yuchang and Chu Yuyan did not wear masks and went out in gorgeous clothes and makeup.

Moreover, the two people's behavior was quite intimate.

When did these two get together?

Ye Wuwei and Qi Wushuang were standing in an inconspicuous position, and both of them were wearing masks, so Qi Yuchang and Chu Yuyan did not notice them.

Some of the people queuing up for food tasting also heard the sarcasm of Qi Yuchang and Chu Yuyan, but when they saw that they were surrounded by a group of guards, they held their anger and pretended not to hear.

But Qi Yuchang hadn't finished mocking them yet. He walked to the people in line and stopped, then said:

"The snacks here won't be eaten by the servants in my house. If you kowtow to me, I will buy you something better."

The people still pretended not to hear.

Chu Yuyan saw the displeasure on Qi Yuchang's face and asked, "Are you all deaf when the prince speaks to you?"

Seeing that no one answered, Chu Yuyan pointed at an old man:

"You're eating so fast, aren't you afraid of choking to death? Come here and answer the prince."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man who was humiliated by him choked and started coughing violently.

The louder you cough, the faster you cough, and the redder your face becomes.

Seeing that something was not right, Ye Wuyi said to Qi Wushuang, "Stand here and don't move."

After saying that, Ye Wuwei took three or two quick steps over.

Ye Wuwei supported the old man:

"Uncle, can you control yourself and cough hard a few times to see if you can cough out the food?"

Hearing Ye Wuwei's gentle voice, the old man was no longer so panicked. With Ye Wuwei patting his back and shouting at him to "cough", he finally coughed out the food that had choked his trachea.

Ye Wuwei said to the Ministry of Revenue official in charge, "Bring me a glass of warm water."

After the warm water was brought, Ye Wuwei gently fed the old man to drink. Seeing that he was temporarily back to normal, he helped him sit down beside him.

"Uncle, don't leave in a hurry. Sit here for a while."

The old man held Ye Wuwei's hand, tears of gratitude streaming down his face: "Master, thank you."

Ye Wuwei patted the old man gently to comfort him.

Ye Wuwei took off his mask and looked at Qi Yuchang:

"Prince Li, since you are so rich, why did you try to rob Prince Ren of his property?"

Ye Wuyi's words successfully reminded Qi Yuchang of the days when he was locked up in a side hall without a toilet, and his face became visibly gloomy.

"Ye Wuwei, how can you, a mere third-rank official, not show respect to this prince when you see him?"

"I only respect those who deserve my respect, and you don't."

Qi Yuchang brought a lot of guards with him, but when he thought about how he had tried to kill Ye Wuwei several times but failed, and also about Ye Wuwei's audacious behavior, he finally gave Ye Wuwei a vicious look and left.

Chu Yuyan also looked at Ye Wuwei, but met Ye Wuwei's cold gaze.

Ye Wuwei did not reveal Chu Yuyan's identity in public for the sake of Prince Chu's face, but that does not mean he did not dislike Chu Yuyan's behavior.

Qi Yuchang also left. Chu Yuyan finally did not dare to confront Ye Wuwei and chased after Qi Yuchang.

Ye Wuwei looked at the people queuing up and said loudly:

"Don't feel ashamed of the free tasting. If you insist on feeling ashamed, then it's the court that should be ashamed of you.

Before launching the free tasting event, His Majesty said:

It is he who has let everyone down and prevented us from living a life of plenty.

If one day, all the delicacies in the world are placed before the people, and they still have to pick and choose before being willing to eat a few, that would be a blessing for Qi Chao and a blessing for him."

Ye Wuwei walked to the snack stand, picked up a snack and took a bite:

"I have been begging for a living since I was a child. At that time, it was difficult to get snacks like this, even leftovers were hard to come by.

Since His Majesty has specially launched a free tasting event tonight, let everyone enjoy the meal.

Only when everyone enjoys the meal will His Majesty be happy too."

After hearing Ye Wuwei say this, the people's previous feeling of humiliation disappeared instantly.

Ye Wuwei also took the initiative to pick up the snacks and handed them to the people, "Everyone, try it."

The atmosphere instantly became lively again.

Seeing Ye Wuwei's amiable attitude, the lady asked:

"Sir, you said you've been begging since you were little, so why are you an adult now?"

After the old lady finished asking the question, the people nearby pricked up their ears to listen.

Ye Wuwei smiled:

“I am grateful to Your Majesty for not abandoning me and allowing me to join the army. I have made great contributions and have been appointed to an official position in the court.

Your Majesty has many generals like me who are of commoner origin around him, and they can all be promoted as long as they have made meritorious contributions."

Some people said, "But it's dangerous to join the army. You could even lose your life."

"You are right, there is another way to serve in the court.

Your Majesty has held the first imperial examination in Andu. Years ago, two thousand scholars from Chamdo went to Andu to take the examination.

These two thousand scholars are all from commoner backgrounds. Although only a small number of them will pass the imperial examination and become officials, it doesn’t mean that only aristocratic families can become officials in the future.”

Another commoner said, "Only a very small number of people can read. People like us can barely recognize a single word."

Ye Wuwei smiled again and said:

"That doesn't matter, ordinary people have their own way of living.

Years ago, Your Majesty ordered the Ministry of Works to build water conservancy facilities in the southwestern suburbs of Chamdo, the southern part of Yingdu, the southern part of Lindu, etc. At that time, all people can go to reclaim wasteland, and the reclaimed land can be distributed per capita and rent and taxes can be reduced.

The court will announce the specific policies after the new year.

With our own land, we won’t have to worry about going hungry anymore.”

Immediately, the people spoke up, and a woman asked:

"My home is in the southwest of Qamdo. It's all wasteland. Can we really allow the people to cultivate it?"

“Naturally, the court will unify the organization when the time comes.

His Majesty ascended the throne last year, but he vowed to ensure everyone has a comfortable life."

Someone in the crowd whispered:

"I remember this gentleman. He was by Your Majesty's side when the army returned to Qamdo after the expedition a few years ago. I think what he said is credible."

"Now that you mention it, it reminds me of how many people threw sachets at him, and he smiled at everyone."

"It seems that this gentleman is a good person."

Ye Wuwei heard the people's discussion and continued:

"When everyone has their own farmland, they can learn some skills and start some small businesses, and their lives will get better day by day."

Although Ye Wuwei is still painting a pie in the sky, the people are in high spirits and full of hope for the future.

Ye Wuwei thus reversed a public opinion storm.

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