The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 217 National Governance Problems

After the first three fierce tests, Nanyue State, under the leadership of Qin Mufeng, achieved a significant advantage. However, the Dali envoys were not discouraged, and they decided to take out a very challenging problem in the fourth test - the problem of national governance.

On this day, the sun still shone brightly on the square in front of the palace, but the atmosphere was more tense than before. The Dali envoy stood in the center of the venue with a solemn look on his face. He swept his eyes over the people of Nanyue Kingdom, and then slowly said: "Your Majesty, the King of Nanyue Kingdom, friends of Nanyue Kingdom, now we begin the fourth test. This is a difficult problem about national governance. As we all know, the prosperity of a country is inseparable from good governance. So, how can we formulate an effective national governance plan in the face of many problems such as population growth, resource shortages, and foreign invasions?"

The messenger's voice echoed in the square, and the ministers of Nanyue State fell into deep thought. Some of them frowned and thought hard; some discussed in a low voice with the people around them, trying to find a suitable answer.

The King of Nanyue sat on the throne with a serious look. He turned his head slightly and looked at Qin Mufeng, his eyes full of expectation. Qin Mufeng was also thinking about this problem quickly in his mind. He knew very well that this problem was not only related to the outcome of this test, but also to the future of the country.

Some people in Dali Kingdom began to discuss in low voices.

"This question is not easy to answer. The people of Nanyue Kingdom will definitely be stumped." An official from Dali Kingdom said proudly.

"Yes, national governance is a complicated issue. How can they come up with a good solution in a short time?" another person echoed.

On the Nanyue Kingdom side, the voices of ministers’ discussions gradually began to rise.

"What should we do? This is a very difficult problem," said a minister worriedly.

"Don't panic, Master Qin will definitely find a way." said another minister.

Qin Mufeng closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. He recalled the history, politics and economics he had learned in his mind, trying to find some inspiration from them.

At this time, the atmosphere in the square was extremely tense. The sun seemed to become even hotter, making people feel irritated and uneasy. Qin Mufeng opened his eyes and looked at the Dali envoy again, his eyes revealing a firm belief.

He stepped forward and said, "Your Excellency, this question is indeed very difficult, but I believe that our Nanyue Kingdom can give a satisfactory answer. First of all, in the face of population growth, we can take measures such as encouraging agricultural production and developing commercial trade to improve the country's economic strength, thereby providing more people with opportunities to survive and develop. At the same time, we can also strengthen education, improve the quality of the people, cultivate more talents, and contribute to the development of the country."

The Dali envoy nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Qin's idea makes sense, but how can we solve the problem of resource shortage?"

Qin Mufeng replied calmly: "For the problem of resource shortage, we can take measures such as saving resources, developing new energy, and strengthening resource management. For example, we can promote energy-saving technologies to reduce energy waste; develop hydropower to reduce dependence on traditional energy; strengthen the management of mineral resources, water resources, etc., and improve the efficiency of resource utilization."

The Dali envoy continued to ask: "What about the problem of foreign invasion?"

Qin Mufeng smiled slightly and said, "In the face of foreign invasion, we can take measures such as strengthening military construction and developing diplomatic relations. On the one hand, we must strengthen the training and equipment of the army and improve the combat effectiveness of the army; on the other hand, we must actively develop friendly relations with other countries, resolve disputes through diplomatic means, and avoid the occurrence of war. At the same time, we can also strengthen domestic public security management and improve people's sense of security."

Qin Mufeng's answer was clear and logical, which amazed everyone present. The King of Nanyue showed a gratified smile on his face, and he said loudly: "Qin Aiqing is right. My Nanyue Kingdom must take such measures to achieve national prosperity."

Warm applause and cheers rang out in the square. The ministers of Nanyue State cast admiring glances at Qin Mufeng.

The Dali envoy was silent for a moment, then said: "Mr. Qin's answer is very brilliant, but national governance is a complex system project that requires consideration of various factors. May I ask, does your Nanyue Kingdom have a specific implementation plan?"

Qin Mufeng bowed slightly and said, "Your Excellency, our Nanyue Kingdom certainly has a specific implementation plan. First, we will set up a special national governance committee to formulate and implement the national governance plan. This committee will be led by His Majesty the King himself and will be composed of experts and officials from various fields. Secondly, we will strengthen the assessment and supervision of officials at all levels to ensure that they can conscientiously perform their duties. At the same time, we will also widely solicit opinions and suggestions from the people and let the people participate in national governance. Finally, we will continue to sum up experience and lessons, and adjust and improve the national governance plan according to actual conditions."

Qin Mufeng's answer completely convinced the Dali envoy. He sighed and said, "Mr. Qin's wisdom and talent are admirable. Nanyue is lucky to have such a talent as Mr. Qin. In this test, Nanyue is the undisputed winner."

The King of Nanyue stood up and said loudly: "My dear Qin, you have won the victory of this test for my Nanyue Kingdom. I will reward you greatly."

Warm cheers and applause rang out again in the square. Qin Mufeng's name became famous in Nanyue Country, and he became a hero of Nanyue Country.

At this time, the sun was still shining brightly, and the breeze gently blew the flags on the square. This test of wits finally came to an end, and Nanyue Kingdom won the final victory under the leadership of Qin Mufeng.

Among the crowd of Nanyue State, some young officials were talking excitedly.

"Mr. Qin is so amazing! He can answer the difficult questions of national governance so perfectly." said a young official.

"Yes, with Master Qin here, our Nanyue Kingdom will surely become stronger and stronger." said another young official.

On the other hand, on the Dali Kingdom side, some people showed expressions of admiration.

"This Qin Mufeng is indeed a rare talent. We accept our defeat with full conviction." said an official from the Dali Kingdom.

"It seems that we need to learn from the Nanyue Kingdom and improve our country's governance level." said another Dali Kingdom official.

As the fourth test came to an end, the atmosphere in the square gradually calmed down. People began to appreciate the beautiful scenery around them and feel the joy of victory.