Li Mu thought that this proposal would be opposed by many, but he did not expect the court officials to be so reasonable.
The officials of the various departments spoke one after another about the plan to incorporate the demons in the Great Zhou. They also put forward many constructive suggestions, many of which even Li Mu himself did not think of. After the court, these suggestions could be sorted out and modified, and then directly promulgated.
Of course, there were some officials who expressed their concerns.
The conflict between humans and demons had been going on for a long time. It was not something that could be easily resolved by promulgating a law.
The common people had a natural fear of demons. This law might cause panic among the common people, which was not conducive to the unity of the people's hearts.
This matter was of great importance. After the Hall of Secretaries drafted the regulations, the Menxia Province did not immediately agree. Instead, they first spread the news and observed the reactions of the common people in Luoyang.
After the news of this case spread out of the palace, it immediately caused widespread discussion among the common people. To be more precise, it caused widespread concern among the common people.
Humans and demons were different. In the eyes of most people, demons were powerful and cruel. Even when adults scared children, they would be captured by demons if they disobeyed. What did the imperial court mean by this …
On the streets of Luoyang, a group of people gathered.
"What, there's such a thing?"
"If the imperial court is so free, why are they protecting those demons?"
"Demons are always causing trouble and harming the common people. The government is not protecting the common people, but them?"
"I wonder who came up with this bad idea. Could he be a spy sent by the demons? The imperial court should really investigate him …"
…
An insider said, "I heard it was Lord Li who suggested it."
Everyone asked, "Which Lord Li?"
That person said, "Of course it's Young Lord Li."
There were many officials in the imperial court with the surname Li, but there was only one person who could be called Lord Li by the common people.
The person who suspected that the official who made the suggestion was a spy for the demons was stunned. Then, he slapped his mouth and cursed, "Damn it, how could I suspect Lord Li? Since Lord Li suggested it, he must have his reasons for it."
Someone said, "It's said that protecting the demons is to stop them from hating the imperial court. If the demons don't hate the imperial court, they naturally won't cause trouble and harm the common people."
After everyone thought about it, they felt that what he said made sense.
"I see. Lord Li is really far-sighted …"
"So Lord Li is still thinking for us, the common people."
"That's right. Do you think that Lord Li is the same as those fellows in the Imperial Court who do nothing?"
The people of Shen 'du trusted Li Mu unconditionally. After figuring out the reason behind this, the people started to talk about it.
"Actually, demons aren't that scary. They'll be the same as us even if they turn into humans. Maybe we already have demons around us …"
"The books say that snake demons' legs are the best at clinging to people. Actually, I've wanted to try it for a long time."
"I want to see how seductive a vixen is …"
"I wonder if there's any way for my cat to become a spirit …"
…
The officials of the Menxia Province mixed in with the crowd to listen in on the situation. One of them clicked his tongue and asked, "Let's be frank, I really want to see the legs of a snake demon …"
Another person said expectantly, "I wonder if the imperial court allows officials to marry demons. To be honest, I want to marry a fox spirit. I saved a fox two years ago. Last month, it cultivated into a human form and came to me to repay my kindness. The taste of a fox spirit is really unforgettable …"
The person beside her was puzzled. "Didn't you say that it was a male fox?"
That person said, "I didn't say it was a female either …"
The two of them chatted for a while and realized that they had seriously strayed from the topic. They were ordered to listen in on the situation of the people. The Lord Attendant wanted to know what the people thought about this matter. However, after walking two streets, they didn't hear much criticism. Instead, many people were discussing whether the snake demon's legs were clinging to people or whether the fox spirit was seductive …
This actually revealed a very important piece of information. The people had great trust in Li Mu.
What was certain was that if the same proposal was proposed by them or other officials, they would definitely be scolded to death by the people. However, if it was proposed by Li Mu, the result was completely different.
He had completely won the trust of the people.
The two of them sighed as they returned to the Secretariat and reported what they had seen and heard.
The Left Attendant sighed and said, "This kind of person is too scary. With his own strength, he hijacked the people's will. If he wholeheartedly serves the Great Zhou, it will be a blessing for the Great Zhou. If he has disloyalty, it will be a disaster for the Great Zhou. If the previous Emperor was still alive, he would definitely not allow such a person to exist …"
The Right Attendant sighed and said, "But the Empress is not the previous Emperor. Of all the officials in the court, she only has eyes for Li Mu. She leaves all the court matters to him. Ever since Li Mu returned to Luoyang, the Changle Palace no longer has a backlog of memorials …"
The Left Attendant said, "But I have to say that this person is indeed a great talent in governing the country. After two dynasties of decline, the Great Zhou was able to recover so quickly and even become stronger. It can almost be said that it is his work alone."
The Right Attendant's eyes shone with a strange light. He said, "At first glance, the plan to take in the Demon Clan was a waste of the court's energy. But after careful consideration, it is simply wonderful. If the Demon Clan in the Great Zhou can be used by the court, the local counties will become unprecedentedly strong and cohesive. For this, even if we have to pay some price, it is worth it …"
The Left Attendant said, "Now I actually hope that Her Majesty can continue to sit on the throne. The Great Zhou has been reborn with great difficulty. If after another setback, the other countries will become disloyal again and the Demon Kingdom and Ghost Realm will take advantage of the situation to invade. The fate of the Great Zhou for hundreds of years will come to an end …"
The Right Attendant had a doubtful expression and asked, "What do you think Her Majesty is thinking? Until now, she has not revealed any information about who she wants to pass the throne to. I'm afraid that the Xiao Clan and the Zhou Clan are not sure …"
The Left Attendant pondered for a moment and muttered, "Do you think there is another possibility …"
The two of them looked at each other. Their minds were already connected.
The following conversation was completely carried out through telepathy.
…
The Li Residence.
The development of the matter was far smoother than Li Mu had imagined.
Not only did the courtiers not show any overwhelming opposition, even though some of the commoners were panicking, they still believed in the court and Li Mu. This was due to the trust he had built up with them over the past two years.
There was another reason that Li Mu hadn't thought of.
Due to the popularity of Strange Stories from a Strange Story, many novel authors rushed to imitate the plot style of Strange Stories from a Strange Story. Thus, starting about a year ago, the story of a young man who had a fortuitous encounter and cultivated diligently, slaying demons and eliminating evils for the people, and finally becoming a powerhouse of a generation, was no longer popular with most readers.
Men preferred the romance between human beings and demonic ghosts. Some of the works aimed at women were even more explicit and bold. Whether it was an unmarried girl or a married woman, they would more or less have one or two such books under their pillows or at the bottom of their dowry boxes.
A snake demon's legs were the most clingy, and a fox demon's legs were the most seductive in bed. Jokes like these also came from these YY novels.
It was true that fox demons were seductive. Xiao Bai would often inadvertently seduce Li Mu until he felt hot all over and had to use the Clear Heart Technique to resist.
As for whether a snake demon's legs were the most clingy, Li Mu didn't know. In any case, the Empress was quite clingy.
Although he didn't live in Changle Palace anymore, the Empress treated this place as her home.
When she was here, Li Mu had to carefully serve her. She lay on his chair, drank his tea, held his niece, and even let Li Mu massage her back and shoulders. Li Mu used to hope that he could replace Shangguan Li's position, and now he really did. In the past, it was she who served the Empress, and now it was Li Mu …
There was a knock on the door. Li Mu removed his hand from the Empress's body and walked to the door. Just as he opened the door, a green figure pounced on him.
The girl in the green dress hooked her arms around Li Mu's neck and hung herself on him. Her two slender legs were tightly wrapped around Li Mu's waist. She happily said, "Uncle, my sister and I are here to seek shelter from you …"
Li Mu sighed in his heart. A snake demon's legs were indeed clingy. Hu Jiucheng didn't lie to him …
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