The entire Shenwu first year was filled with a joyous atmosphere.
The renaming and independence at the beginning of the year, and the later birth of the king's eldest legitimate son. Either of these two events alone would warrant a celebration from all citizens.
The nation was indeed in high spirits. The king was wise and enlightened, the ministers were incorrupt and capable, and the government ran smoothly which significantly improved the lives of the populace.
Even the poorest beggars benefited from the prosperity of a rising nation.
After all, if people lived better lives, wouldn't they be more willing to give an extra bun to a beggar?
The joyous atmosphere persisted from the beginning to the end of the year.
After the happiness brought by the birth of his eldest son in August, Lu Yuan, in early December of the same year, received a report from Chu Wei.
After several months of effort, this future commander of the navy had finally set up a basic naval infrastructure.
