Minister Zhou's days can truly be described as being in deep trouble.
The dignified Minister of Ministry of Industry, spending every day leading his subordinates in the muddy riverbanks, exposed to wind and sun, and at night everyone gathered to discuss river embankment construction plans without a moment's rest.
Despite all this, he did not earn the Emperor's praise. Instead, they were constantly being urged and criticized.
Minister Zhou couldn't help but reminisce about the time when Prime Minister Wang wielded power single-handedly. Those were the good times! The Ministry of Industry had abundant budget, getting as much as needed. Half was used for official work, and the other half was shared among the subordinates, with himself and Prime Minister Wang taking the largest portion, living indulgently. Tasks were done at a leisurely pace, without anyone pressuring the Ministry like a death knell...
