Seeing that guy’s behavior, Lin Yi couldn’t help but find it amusing.

He knew exactly what this little eunuch was scheming.

He knew the guy was just trying to show off his superiority.

Once this matter spreads, the effect will be significant, but if I tell others that I have extraordinary skills, who would believe it?

Or even if someone believed it at the time, who could truly believe it from their heart?

After putting away the dishes, Lin Yi said to Xiao Chen:

"Remember, no need to prepare the dishes from now on. Just bring me the freshest and best ingredients.

Also, notify the heads of all departments to come to the Imperial Council Hall; I have an announcement to make."

Upon hearing Lin Yi’s instructions, the little eunuch immediately bowed and agreed, intending to leave quickly. Just then, Lin Yi’s voice rang out again, addressing him:

"Oh, and bring over all the heads from the Ministry of Works as well."

After the little eunuch left, Lin Yi took out a dish of fish-flavored shredded pork and two large bowls of rice from the System Space.

As for why only one dish and not many, it’s because Lin Yi felt it unnecessary.

Although he is now the emperor of Dayou, unnecessary waste is still to be avoided. At least, as long as he feels full, it’s enough.

It’s completely unnecessary to have a meal with a hundred dishes.

Especially for someone who lived in the 21st century, he deeply understood one principle: to finish what you take, waste is absolutely not allowed.

One dish of fish-flavored shredded pork, two large bowls of rice, plus a bottle of cola made Lin Yi feel extremely satisfied.

After eating, he threw all the bowls and plates back into the System Space.

At this time, all the department heads had arrived, as it hadn’t been long since the morning court, and they all stayed in a special place in front of the Imperial Palace to have their meals.

The little eunuch passed the decree and brought them all over.

When they arrived, they were all filled with curiosity, not knowing the purpose for which the emperor had summoned them.

However, what puzzled them more was that even after everyone arrived, the emperor still hadn’t spoken.

He was just engrossed in something, not paying attention to them at all.

This left them even more perplexed for a moment.

Suddenly, amidst this atmosphere, the little eunuch’s voice came from outside: 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the people from the Ministry of Works have been brought."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi diverted his gaze from the newspaper in his hands to the group of people before him.

Seeing that they were all staring in astonishment at the personnel from the Ministry of Works walking in, a small mischievous smile lifted the corner of Lin Yi’s mouth.

Yet, looking at the ministers present, they looked at each other in confusion.

None of them understood what this was all about?

Why were the people from the Ministry of Works summoned?

Ordinarily, although the Ministry of Works is a part of the court, it rarely engages in state affairs.

After all, the Ministry of Works focuses mostly on construction and craftsmanship, contributing little to governance.

Their greatest utility was perhaps building a new city or constructing a brand-new palace.

And now, summoning them likely meant the emperor intended to build a new palace.

Thinking this, each person’s expression varied, especially the Chancellor’s face was extremely grim.

He knew that although Dayou was not in turmoil, the treasury still didn’t have much silver coin.

It was certainly not sufficient to build a new palace ensemble.

To him, this new emperor merely wanted to construct a fresh architectural complex for himself.

Indeed, palace complexes require immense manpower and financial resources.

More importantly, soldiers from Yan Country were already harassing their cities.

Meaning, a battle was inevitable.

Funding wars have always required wealth; without it, how could a large army be supported?

Hence, Dayou’s biggest issue now was focusing all finances on the military, potentially emptying the treasury.

Yet, they dared not voice their concerns, especially the Chancellor. He understood the emperor’s terrifying nature and thus remained silent.

In this bizarre atmosphere, Lin Yi suddenly spoke again, addressing the little eunuch beside him:

"Distribute these items, one for each person."

He said this, placed the newspaper in his hand down, and handed a stack of papers on the table to the little eunuch.

The little eunuch quickly received them and carefully handed one to each minister below.

Every minister was startled upon receiving this thin object.

Seeing it was printed with words, they were truly dumbfounded.

They quickly examined it, their faces full of shock.

Even the Chancellor couldn’t help but feel excited, hands trembling slightly, his eyes suddenly turning to the one on stage.

His eyes filled with disbelief:

"Your, your, your Majesty. What is this? How can it have words, and how can it be so light? Is this something from the heavens?"

The man’s stuttering was entirely due to the newspaper’s advanced paper and printing techniques.

It’s a revolutionary impact in this age of bamboo slips and sheepskin.

Yes, in times dependent on bamboo slips and sheepskin, the appearance of paper was unimaginable.

They couldn’t fathom how such a thin object could hold so much information.

Despite their ambitions,

[To be continued...]