Chapter 135: Is Funding Truly Such an Inconvenient Matter? (2 / 2)
This material didn’t need to be permanently installed on the borders; it could be deployed when necessary. There was also no concern about the enemy stealing iron.
The old emperor nodded calmly. “Then produce it… The Ministry of Personnel will first send officials to the northern regions to survey the terrain and identify suitable places to install the fence-style wire mesh. Afterward, we’ll assess how much serpentine wire mesh should be produced first. Also, check if there are any derelict officials—those responsible for border defense must not slack off.”
The Minister of Personnel received the order and began contemplating how to implement it, his eyes distant and unfocused, clearly distracted.
Until he heard the emperor’s voice, laced with a hint of amusement, as he picked up a stack of documents from his desk: “Let me see, Minister, what exactly does your clearly stated policy entail…”
The Minister of Personnel quickly raised his head, almost twisting his neck, and stammered, “Your Majesty! Wait—”
The emperor’s smile vanished.
The emperor’s hand, holding the documents, trembled slightly.
The emperor took a deep breath and called out, “Yang Yu!”
The fifth-rank General of Martial Virtue immediately stepped forward and shouted, “At your command, Your Majesty! I am here!”