The Empress put away her smile, her expression turning serious as she gave a light cough to announce the official start of the court session.
The Chief Censor stepped out first, reporting with a look of worry, "Your Majesty, floods have recently struck many regions, causing severe disaster to the common people. Farmland has been submerged and houses have collapsed, creating an urgent need for the imperial court to provide disaster relief. However, the state treasury has limited reserves, and allocating these relief supplies is truly difficult."
Frowning deeply, the Empress looked toward the gathered officials, "My beloved ministers, does anyone have a good strategy?" The officials looked at each other in dismay, and for a moment no one answered.
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