I built this temporary Summer Resort. A small part of it is for my own enjoyment, but the main reason is to allow those officials to indulge in unrestrained debauchery here. Then, I want the tens of millions of laborers working below to see exactly how these officials, who claim to serve the people, live lives of pride, luxury, and dissipation. When these laborers eventually return home, the officials' infamy will spread across the entire world.
The reason I chose this location was, firstly, for convenience—it allows me to oversee the work and keep the big picture in view. Most importantly, it is completely open and unobstructed. Within these grounds, even if the laborers below cannot see exactly what is happening, they can certainly hear the sounds. If they are attentive, they can piece together a rough idea of what is going on up here.
As a kind-hearted person, I even installed several viewing mirrors on the high walls surrounding the area. Whenever they do anything by the swimming pool, it is all reflected over, creating a kind of live broadcast. When these mirrors were installed, those people were unaware of their purpose. I didn't explain their function to the Crown Prince or any of the princes and ministers, just so they could provide a live broadcast for everyone to see.
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