The officials could not help but be at a loss.
The Grand Secretary said: "Your Majesty, currently all officials have their private agendas. I suggest that Your Majesty make the decision alone, to first implement the land survey and the One Whip Law. I will carry out this decree at all costs, even if it means I have to risk my life."
He spoke with fervor, as if he had set aside the fear of death.
The officials were taken aback by his intensity.
The Emperor slowly spoke: "As for the land survey and the one whip law, let Mr. Zhang first draft a detailed set of regulations, and then we will discuss and review these plans in a future court meeting."
The officials sighed in relief.
Such important matters obviously could not be decided by one word.
As long as the Emperor has not shown his decision, there is always an opportunity for changes.
