Naruto: After traveling through time, I became the disciple of the first generation

Chapter 1514 Everyone is here

But in fact, there are quite a few merchant ships going out to sea every day.

But the Fourth Prince was standing behind him, and Lan had no way to deal with him before, and he couldn't openly break up with his Fourth Uncle.

But today is different.

"Oh? I'd like to hear what's so urgent in your house that you dare to leave the banquet I'm hosting?"

The minister also realized that what he said was a little inappropriate, so he said: "Now that shipping is difficult, I have been thinking of other ways to make up for this deficit. I am anxious and made such nonsense. I hope you won't blame me."

Lan smiled when he heard this: "Sea transportation is difficult? But I see that there are quite a few merchant ships and cargo ships leaving the port every day, right?"

"Although the current public motivation is insufficient and the fish caught has obviously decreased compared to before, it is completely inconsistent with the number you report every month."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was shocked, and a bad feeling lingered in everyone's heart.

"Sir, this is not right. You also know the current situation of the country. Everyone is very dissatisfied with various policies. If we don't distribute more benefits to the crew, no one will go out to sea."

Lan smiled and nodded after hearing this: "I see, then maybe I misunderstood you."

The Minister of Shipping heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and no longer mentioned anything about leaving.

The rest of the ministers were a little panicked. It was obvious that the daimyo was not planning to negotiate with them, but rather was going to send an army to call them to account.

But so many people are here, what confidence does Daimyo have to question like this?

"Minister of Agriculture, I took a look at the grain production table you submitted last year."

"Last year was a bumper year, but the output actually dropped by nearly 30% compared to the year before, right?"

The Minister of Agriculture has a moustache and looks as shrewd as a mouse.

"That's right, sir. Although last year was a bumper year, the people didn't seize the best opportunity because of their thinking problems."

"In fact, this is the result of a good harvest. Otherwise, the decline would be even greater than the year before."

Lan had a smile on his face after hearing this, but it made people feel a little uneasy.

"You all say that there is something wrong with the people's thinking, but why has this problem not been solved in a year? Why does the country support you?"

Now, all the ministers were silent.

"The Whirlpool Kingdom has no economy and no food reserves, but after my investigation, I found that the mansions of you ministers are full of wine and meat, and you have music and dance every night."

"The country's money and interests have all been seized by you parasites. How can the people's thinking be any better?"

After saying that, Lan slammed the table violently, shocking all the ministers present.

At this time, the Minister of Finance said with a disgusting smile: "Dai-myo, have you ever considered that these problems are actually caused by you or the previous daimyo?"

"The decline in people's thinking did not happen overnight. It is the inaction of leaders that has caused people to gradually lose their will to live."

"We have been trying hard to change this situation, but the effect is minimal. In the end, it still depends on you, the daimyo, to take action yourself. After all, this is the trouble caused by the previous daimyo, and it is also the problem we have been considering talking to you about."

The finance minister's words immediately turned all the conflicts toward Lan, and also threw the blame for the country's decline on him.

"As the daimyo, I am undoubtedly responsible for the current situation in the country. I do not deny this, and I will work hard to correct it."

The finance minister spoke again: "Change? How to correct it? Now that the country has become like this, we have discussed it privately several times, and in the end there is only one conclusion, that is to abdicate!"

"The country has been in a state of decline since ten years ago, and now the entire country has come to a complete standstill. Doesn't this prove that your father and you are not good at governing the country?"

The finance minister's words brought the ministers' thoughts back on track.

All the ministers, regardless of which camp they belonged to, began to blame the daimyo for his mistakes.

"That's right. Since the daimyo has no ability to govern the country, then naturally the competent ones should take over."

"This country needs a good leader to lead the way, not a young man who knows nothing."

The sounds were faint and fragmented, but Lan could hear them very clearly.

But he never denied his mistakes.

It was true that these parasites were the reason the country fell into this situation, but if it weren't for his father's incompetence and his over-indulgence in his brothers, the Whirlpool Country would never have become what it is today.

However, if you think you can force Lan to abdicate with these words, you are underestimating him.

"You want me to abdicate? So you already have a better candidate to take over the position of Daimyo?"

"Is it the chancellor of the exchequer? Do you want to be the daimyo?"

The corner of the Minister's mouth twitched, but he recovered quickly: "Of course not, I have always been loyal to the Whirlpool Country, how could I become a daimyo? Besides, I don't have any qualifications."

Lan looked at him jokingly: "Who do you think is most qualified to be the daimyo?"

The Minister of Finance shook his head and said, "I have no choice and I have no right to choose. The daimyo should be a man of both virtue and talent. Lord Ashina's descendants are not just the former daimyo. There are many princes who are qualified."

Lan immediately showed a look of sudden enlightenment: "That's right, why not invite all the uncles over and let them choose among themselves, and the winner will compete with me. If I lose, then the winner will become the daimyo."

If the few loyal ministers here heard such remarks, they would probably faint.

What a sacred title the daimyo is, yet it is given out here casually like a reward.

"This is a good decision, but you said it yourself. I guess all the ministers heard it?" said the Minister of Finance.

"Please don't be a scoundrel when the time comes."

Lan nodded after hearing this: "Of course, you can just go and call a few uncles. Today we must make the Whirlpool Country start to develop again and restore its former glory!"

As soon as Lan finished speaking, he heard an old but powerful voice coming from outside the hall.

"No need to look for it, we are here."

Six princes walked slowly into the hall from outside.

The fourth oldest prince was supported by his son, while the other princes were followed by a ninja.

Lan could feel that those ninjas were very powerful.

"Nephew, the ministers are right. Ever since my third brother came to power, the entire country has begun to decline rapidly."