The official behind immediately called out with urgency, "No! People are not livestock. How can we use bran to relieve the disaster?"
Fa Wu spoke with compassion, "In a year of great disaster, humans are even worse off than livestock. It's already a great fortune to be able to survive, who could still care about not eating well?"
With hands clasped together, he bent deeply in a bow and said, "Please, Prime Minister, make a swift decision.
Prime Minister, you must consider the welfare of the myriad common people!"
The officials behind were all looking at the Prime Minister with concern. If word of this got out, the Prime Minister's lifetime of reputation would be ruined.
The Prime Minister's face changed several times, pondered for a moment, then looked up resolutely and said, "If His Majesty seeks accountability, I will take full responsibility."
The officials behind exchanged glances, and together they bowed, saying, "We will stand with the Prime Minister in all actions."
