Under the meticulous governance of Lin Yue, the nation ushered in an unprecedented era of prosperity. Science, culture, economy, and various other fields flourished completely, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the country became a benchmark leading the trend of the times on the international stage. However, just when Lin Yue thought she could relax a little and enjoy this hard-earned peace and prosperity, a sudden disaster shattered that tranquility.
A once-in-a-century severe drought swept across the entire country, causing vast areas of farmland to dry up and crack, resulting in a total crop failure. The shadow of famine began to shroud this once-fertile land, and the people fell into despair. Refugees from all over flocked to the cities, hoping to find a glimmer of hope for survival, and urban order began to descend into chaos. Faced with this grim situation, Lin Yue was burning with anxiety. She knew very well that if this drought could not be resolved as soon as possible, not only would the lives of the people be seriously threatened, but the fruits of the country's years of development would also be destroyed overnight.
Lin Yue immediately summoned court ministers and officials from various regions to discuss ways to combat the drought. However, at the meeting, the ministers held their own views and argued endlessly. Some ministers advocated opening the granaries to distribute food and relieve the disaster victims; some ministers believed that…
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