Female Novel
Chapter 636 Disasters Broke Out (Part One)
While Matthew and his wife were offering their prayers at the Holy Chant Temple for the emperor whohad fallen ill, the situation in the imperial capital was turbulent. Francis had done well to save his father,so the latter exalted him and was trying his best to support him. However, after the emperor suddenlyfell ill, Felix managed the state affairs temporarily, and the empress took charge of the women in theImperial Palace. Before Sherry and Francis could rise, they had been suppressed.
At the imperial court, Felix became an unchallengeable force. Since he managed the state affairs, heordered Francis not to go out of his mansion, but his words weren't harsh. Francis was weak andneeded a good rest, so relieving him of the state affairs would only help him. Now, all he was asked todo was just stay at home and take care of his health. In this way, the emperor too wouldn't worry abouthim.
"Your Highness, how's His Majesty now?" Franklin asked Felix calmly. Recently, the latter had becomeway too aggressive. He had been using his power to exterminate his enemies and suppress thosecourtiers who were not favorable to him. All his hidden ambitions were becoming more evident, and hisintention to fight for the throne became no secret.
"My father is well taken care of by the imperial physicians and he is recovering well. I'm sure he willwake up soon. Don't worry, Grand Secretary Franklin." Felix cast a glance at the grand secretary. If itweren't that the grand secretary had many supporters, he wouldn't hesitate to deal with him and his BuClan, bringing them under his knees. Also, the atmosphere wasn't favorable for a conflict.
"Your Highness, since His Majesty is ill, his concubines should serve him. Her Majesty has beenstaying by his bedside for many days now. I believe she must be too tired, and needs to take somecare of herself. Let the concubines take a turn and help in taking care of His Majesty," suggested one ofthe courtiers.
"The imperial harem business is charged by my mother. You may leave it aside and concentrate onstate affairs while talking to me. It's true that my father just fell ill, but I don't know why all of you arestaring at the imperial harem. Do you wish to take over the place of my father?" Felix cast a cold glanceat the courtier who spoke. "It would be good if you remember that in the residence of the imperialharem, besides my father's concubines, only the position of eunuchs is available."
The courtier was taken aback. He knew that Felix meant to punish him, so he got back to his seat assoon as possible. Though what he said was correct logically, since the crown prince said he waswrong, he couldn't be more wrong.
"Does anybody have anything else to report to me?" Felix had a chilly expression in his eyes, lookinglike an emperor, only that he didn't wear the robe or sit on the throne. Now that he had tasted thepower of being the emperor, he wouldn't restrain any longer for making the throne his own.
"Your Highness, I have something to report." Zack stood out. "There has been a heavy downpour in thesouth region. The situation has worsened into floods. The rivers are overturned and a lot of stationsand houses are drowned. Many people have lost their homes and there is an urgent need for disasterrelief. Moreover, it is the season for spring ploughing now. If the situation remains critical, there may beno harvest in the south this year."
"Urgent report, Your Highness." Just as Zack finished speaking, an anxious sound came from outsidethe hall. Felix frowned and felt a little uneasy.
"Call the messenger in!"
"Good day, Your Highness. Stream County had a sudden earthquake. Mountains collapsed, and theground was split. Many people were dead or wounded, their houses destroyed. One village was totallyburied and ruined beyond recovery."
Felix stood up from the acting emperor's chair in shock. He couldn't believe his ears. "What did yousay? Earthquake? How could there be an earthquake in Stream County?" he asked.
"Your Highness, the earthquake did happen in Stream County and many people suffered due to it. Thegovernment of the county has asked for immediate military help from the imperial court." Themessenger's face was covered in blood. It was clear that he too was a victim of the incidents in thecounty and survived grave injuries when the earthquake stroke.
Felix sat down slowly and looked towards the courtiers. "There is a flood in the south region and anearthquake in Stream County. How can we help them? What are your thoughts?"
"We should send people to help Stream County as soon as possible. Our food supplies are mainly fromthe south region, and now it is time for the cultivation of spring crops. If we turn a blind eye to the flooddisaster, I'm afraid the imperial government will run out of food supplies in the coming year." Onecourtier laid out his suggestion.
"What do you think we should do, Grand Secretary Franklin?" Felix asked, looking at Franklin.novelbin
The latter thought for a while and said slowly, "The flood disaster in the south region can be controlledby the construction of floodways. The rain water can't be discharged due to incessant rain, and this hasled to the collapse of riverbanks. We have to send people immediately to handle it."
"What about Stream County?"
"Stream County had the earthquake and suffered great losses, so it can't return to normalcy in a shorttime. But there are many people in Stream County, and it is our duty to help them. Your Highness,please order the nearest city to go to rescue first. Tell the grain warehouse of the county to give outgrains generously and help the people in need. Send medicine and physicians there. Since the
earthquake stroke, the situation should be serious. The people there would urgently need all essentialsupplies like food, fresh water, medicines and physicians."
Felix looked dreadfully pale. The emperor had just been in a coma for six days, and the entire kingdomwas rocked with disasters one after the other. As the person in charge, these disasters had made himfeel uneasy. But the thought that these were natural disasters, and not caused by their enemies orrogue individuals, calmed him down. He had no choice but to listen to God Almighty's orders and doeverything he could to help his people.
"Who could go to the south region?" Felix looked at his courtiers and asked. "Minister of the Ministry ofWorks, you are in charge of the water power. Do you have any names to recommend?"
The minister concerned stood out and said, "Your Highness, I would like to go to the south region andhandle the problems directly."
"As a minister, you have a lot more responsibilities here, so I don't think it would be advisable for you toleave the imperial capital. Is the vice minister here?"
"Your Highness," answered the vice minister.