The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

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The emperor and his minister, Wu Di, engaged in lengthy discussions about the budget, leading to anxiety among the deputy ministers from the Tobe, Military, and Public Works departments. Chen Ping An, who had not checked in with any departments, proposed a staggering budget of 100 million taels, shocking the officials who initially thought their combined budget was only 25 million. Despite their concerns about feasibility, Chen Ping An remained firm, emphasizing his protective stance over the funds. As the court session began, Wang Gong Gong announced that past expenses were forgiven, leaving officials in a mix of gratitude and discomfort, aware of Chen Ping An's growing influence over future budgets.

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