Chapter 45
Then Qianlong issued a meaningful imperial edict, canonizing the green-faced woman as the Queen of Dayan, and bestowed upon her a golden seal, imperial edict, mianfu, nine chapters, jade, and jade. This process of canonization is exactly the same as the canonization of kings of vassal states by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The status of the king of the vassal state is only equivalent to that of the county king in the Ming and Qing dynasties, not even a prince. Qianlong's move not only regarded the Dayan Dynasty as a vassal state of the Qing Dynasty, but also infinitely belittled the status of Li Qingge, the founder of the country. His heart was filled with pride and satisfaction, as if he had seen the Great Yan Dynasty surrender at his feet.
However, when the imperial edict and the conferral were sent to Jinling, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were furious. They all demanded the execution of the Qing envoys to show their loyalty and determination to the Dayan Dynasty. However, Li Qingge just smiled lightly, her smile full of confidence and calmness. In front of the envoys of the Qing Dynasty, she had the imperial edict and dress torn into pieces and gave them to the poor as toilet paper. This move is intended to tell Qianlong: Your imperial edict is nothing but a fart, and it is only worthy of wiping the butt of my people! Her behavior made the Qing envoys look livid, but they were speechless. They knew that in front of Li Qingge, they were just a bunch of clowns and couldn't compete with her.
When the envoy went back to tell Qianlong what had happened, Qianlong was so angry that he almost vomited blood. He scolded the Yan Dynasty for not knowing how to appreciate others and for being shameless. His heart was filled with anger and dissatisfaction, as if a huge stone was pressing on his chest, making it impossible for him to breathe. However, he had no choice but to watch helplessly as the Great Yan Dynasty grew stronger and stronger under the leadership of Li Qingge, becoming a huge stone in his heart that could not be removed.
In the Jinling Palace, Li Qingge, who has become the queen, is sitting on the dragon chair, thinking about the next step to make the country prosperous. Her eyes were full of firmness and determination, as if she had seen the prosperous future of the Great Yan Dynasty. She has grand plans and lofty ambitions in her heart. She will use her wisdom and courage to build an empire that truly belongs to her, so that the name of the Great Yan Dynasty will forever be engraved on the monument of history.
[Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for holding the royal power, the strongest queen system has been fully activated! ] The sound of the system was crisp and sweet, as if it echoed in Li Qingge's mind with endless joy and expectation.
[In order to celebrate the great day when the host ascends the throne, this system has specially prepared a gift package for the new king. Do you want to accept it? ] The system's words were full of temptation, like a carefully prepared surprise, waiting for Li Qingge to open it.
Li Qingge was sitting in a magnificent palace, surrounded by intricately carved beams and paintings. She was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and a bright phoenix crown, with a smile on her lips and anticipation in her eyes. of light. "Of course!" Her voice was clear and sweet, revealing her unconcealable joy.
【Ding dong! The gift package has been successfully received! 】The system's voice sounded again, with a hint of pride and satisfaction.
[The host has acquired a talent identification skill! ] The system's words were full of mystery and expectation, as if opening a door to the unknown world for Li Qingge.
[Congratulations to the host for getting the powerful help of 100,000 muskets and 10,000 musketeers! ] The system's voice revealed endless joy, as if it had given Li Qingge an unparalleled gift.
Hearing the series of reward prompts from the system, Li Qingge's eyes widened in surprise, with an unbelievable light shining in his eyes. She didn't expect that the system would give such a generous gift to celebrate her ascension to the throne. In the past two years, she has been fighting continuously with the Qing army. The White Horse Army, the Artillery Regiment and the Rebel Army have joined forces and are almost invincible. However, the shortcomings of light weapons still exist. Although the artillery was powerful, it was too bulky and not flexible enough to use. Now that we have obtained these 100,000 muskets, we can make up for this shortcoming.
Li Qingge found a quiet place and thought silently in his heart. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the peace and joy in her heart. In a blink of an eye, when she opened her eyes again, she saw muskets and musketeers already lined up in neat columns, standing in front of her. Wearing improved Ming army uniforms, they were tall and imposing, as if they were an invincible army, waiting for her review.
"Welcome to Her Majesty the Queen. The team has been assembled. Please give instructions from Your Majesty!" In front of the team, a tall man reported with his head held high. His voice was loud and powerful, revealing endless loyalty and determination.
Li Qingge looked at these ten thousand musketeers, and an indescribable pride surged in his heart. She asked the team leader: "What's your name?"
"Your Majesty, my name is Li Pingan!" The leader's voice was firm and powerful, just like his name, bringing endless peace and hope to people.
“Well, Ping Anan, what a good name!” Li Qingge nodded, with a smile on his lips. She ordered Li Ping'an to conduct a drill, and saw the musketeers quickly adjust their formation, raise their muskets, and aim at the target ahead.
As soon as the gunshot was heard, all ten layers of steel plates were easily penetrated. Li Qingge was surprised and delighted. Although she often saw shooting scenes on TV before traveling through time, in this era of cold weapons, the power of muskets still far exceeded her expectations. She seemed to see how this invincible army would sweep through thousands of troops on the battlefield in the future, bringing endless glory and victory to her country.
In fact, muskets appeared as early as the Song Dynasty and are still in use today. However, although those muskets are very powerful, they use black powder to fire, which can easily explode the chamber and injure themselves. The muskets Li Qingge got were all made with precision and used smokeless brass bullets, so there was no need to worry about the chamber exploding. Using such muskets to deal with the Qing army is simply a dimensionality reduction strike, and the same goes for artillery.
For the common people, if they have food in their hands, they will not panic. For a ruler like her, strong military power can bring a real sense of security. With these muskets, coupled with the previous artillery, things will be much easier to handle in the future. An indescribable confidence and determination surged in Li Qingge's heart. She knew that with this invincible army, her country would not be afraid of any challenges and threats.
Just as she was immersed in joy and thinking, the system's cute little puppy voice rang again, breaking her contemplation. [Ding dong! The host is already the king of a country and wants to benefit the people. System tasks are now released! 】The system's voice contained a hint of playfulness and expectation, as if pointing out the future direction for Li Qingge.
[Task 1, complete land reform and reward super hybrid rice. 】
[Task 2, abolish monogamy and polyconcubine, advocate equality between men and women, and be rewarded with a mysterious gift package. 】
When Li Qingge heard this, his eyes immediately lit up, as if he saw the prosperity of the country in the future. Super hybrid rice, what a treasure! It can solve the problem of food and clothing for the people and make the country more prosperous and powerful. As for the mysterious gift package, although I don’t know what it is, it is definitely a surprise. She smiled and said: "Children make choices, of course adults want them all! I have accepted both tasks, is that okay?"
[Answer the host, of course! After completing the task, the reward will definitely be distributed! ] The system's voice revealed endless joy and anticipation, as if it was cheering for Li Qingge.
After hearing the system's answer, Li Qingge became more motivated. She knew that both tasks were things she had always wanted to do. Land reform allows people to own their own land and live and work in peace and contentment; advocating gender equality can break feudal shackles and allow women to have the same status and rights as men. Even if there is no reward in the system, she still wants to complete these two major things as soon as possible.
A new country was established and a new king ascended the throne. Everyone was very happy. The Tao Mansion in the east of Jinling City is even more joyful, because today the Tao family has a double happiness. The new king made Jinling his capital, and the entire Tao family moved here. They also caught up with the full moon of their great-grandson, born to their eldest grandson’s daughter-in-law, and there were so many happy events that people couldn’t help but sigh at the Tao family’s good luck and blessings.
The Tao family started from border trade. From the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, it has not declined for hundreds of years, and the business has only grown bigger and bigger. Looking at the guests coming and going, and the flowing seats one after another, you can see how wide the Tao family's connections are and how wealthy the family is. The patriarch of the Tao family was a daring man. Not only did he sell illegal salt and smuggle iron, he also secretly funded the down-and-out literati to join Li Qingge after seeing that Li Qingge's uprising army was unstoppable and help her achieve great things.
Now that Li Qingge has ascended the throne as emperor, those who conquered the world with her have also received glory and rewards. On the second day after ascending the throne, these people were all appointed and canonized. Wearing gorgeous official uniforms and dazzling medals, they looked like a group of new nobles, preparing to contribute their own strength to the prosperity of the country.
Although Li Qingge made Jinling the capital and inherited the orthodox status of the Ming Dynasty, she did not want to completely copy the Western constitutional monarchy. Because she knows that the national conditions of each country are different and must be flexibly adjusted, otherwise it will appear too rigid. So, she combined the Tang Dynasty's three provinces and six ministries system with the Western separation of powers and created a new system. Three provinces were established under the monarch to decentralize power. The Zhongshu Province was responsible for administrative work; the Menxia Province was responsible for legislative work; and the Shangshu Province was responsible for judicial work. The three provinces each hold different powers, balancing and restricting each other without interfering with each other. Zhongshu Province is the head of the three provinces, and there are six departments below it: the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Industry. Each department has four departments and bureaus, for a total of twenty-four departments. Bureau.
Such a system can not only ensure the authority and status of the monarch, but also allow various departments to restrict each other and develop in a balanced way. Li Qingge knew that the ideas of the ancients were too severely bound by feudalism; while modern ideas were too advanced and difficult to accept. So she used the three-province-six-part system as a representation and incorporated the modern spirit of the rule of law into it, so that it could be accepted by the people of the world to the greatest extent. Just like the boiled cabbage, it looks simple and light; but in fact it is extremely delicious and has endless aftertaste!
The three literati who Mr. Tao invested heavily in have now become important officials in the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs. They wore gorgeous official uniforms and dazzling medals, like a group of new nobles. They were grateful to Mr. Tao for his kindness, and even more grateful to Li Qingge for his appreciation and importance. They knew that everything they had now was given by Li Qingge. Therefore, they are determined to contribute their strength and wisdom to Li Qingge's country.
After his great-grandson’s full moon feast, Mr. Tao, who was over eighty years old, summoned his business partners and landlords and gentry to gather together for a banquet to celebrate. The banquet hall of Tao Mansion is splendid and brightly lit, like a dream world. The table is filled with all kinds of delicacies and rare fruits, making people salivate. The guests were dressed in gorgeous clothes and dazzling jewelry, as if a group of nobles were enjoying a grand banquet.
Mr. Tao raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Thank you all dear brothers for coming to celebrate in person! I am really happy! It is not easy for us to support each other till today! Everyone will be happier tonight ! Let me give you a drink first! Don’t go home until you’re drunk!” After saying that, he drank the wine in one gulp. His voice was loud and powerful, revealing endless joy and pride.
"Well said! You won't come home until you're drunk!" Everyone also raised their glasses and drank all the wine in the glass. Their faces were filled with smiles, as if they were happy for Mrs. Tao's happy event and looking forward to their future. They knew that under Li Qingge's rule, their business would be more prosperous and their family would be more prosperous. Therefore, they are determined to support Li Qingge's country and contribute to her prosperity.
Mr. Tao laughed heartily: "Come on, come on! Eat vegetables, eat vegetables! How about trying the skills of the retired imperial chef of the Qing Dynasty whom I paid a lot of money for?" There was endless pride and satisfaction in his voice. It seemed like an unparalleled gift was given to the guests.
When everyone heard that it was a dish made by a retired imperial chef who had once served the emperor and concubines, and now they could taste it, they felt even happier and hurriedly used their chopsticks to try it. As soon as they tasted it, they couldn't help but nod and praise: "Good food! Good food! You really deserve to be the royal chef!" Their voices revealed endless admiration and satisfaction, as if they were cheering for this grand banquet, and also Blessings for Li Qingge’s rule.
Several people sat around a carved wooden table. The table was filled with all kinds of exquisite dishes and fine wines. The sound of clinking porcelain and laughter intertwined together, forming a warm and beautiful scene. Lively scene. The candlelight flickered and reflected on everyone's face, making it look particularly warm and vivid. The host, Mrs. Tao, was dressed in a luxurious brocade robe, with a kind face and a calm and authoritative look in his eyes. The guests were either wearing elegant Confucian shirts or gorgeous furs, each showing their status. They chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was so warm and extraordinary that it seemed as if all the worries in the world were melted away by this joyful atmosphere.
While chatting, the topic naturally turned to the newly enthroned monarch - Li Qingge. One of the old men in a green shirt had a slightly aged face, but his eyes shone with admiration and regret. He said with emotion: "Our emperor is really wise and powerful, and his methods of governing the country are so admirable. It's a pity. Ah, it's a woman. If she were a man, with her strength. What a pity that a man of great talent and strategy who opened up new territories could not compete with the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty and become a prosperous king!"
After hearing this, Mr. Tao took a sip of wine, his face turned red due to the alcohol. , but his eyes are extremely clear, as if he can see everything in the world. He smiled slightly, his eyes shining brightly, as if he was remembering something. Others nodded in agreement, but looked around unconsciously, for fear that these rebellious words would be overheard by someone with intentions and cause unnecessary trouble.
Seeing this, the old man thought to himself and suggested: "I drank too much and my head is a little dizzy. Would you like to accompany me to the study room and have a bowl of hangover tea together?" His voice was gentle and powerful, with a hint of A majesty that cannot be denied.
"Okay, okay!" Everyone understood what he meant, got up one after another, and followed the old man through the winding corridor to the study. The study room is extremely elegantly decorated, the bookshelves are filled with precious books, several famous calligraphy and paintings are hung on the walls, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of ink. The maids served tea and then closed the door and left, leaving them alone in the room.
At this time, everyone relaxed completely and began to speak freely.
"Brother, you are right. Our emperor is good at everything, but it is a pity that he is a woman." A middle-aged man in purple robe sighed, his face full of regret.
"But having said that, this woman is much stronger than the man." Another old man said, his eyes flashing with admiration, "She fights on the battlefield, she is brave and invincible, and the enemy will fall with one slap. Next piece. I really don’t know how she achieved her martial arts skills. It’s so amazing!”
"I once had the honor to see the Emperor take action with my own eyes. His bravery was truly unparalleled." A gorgeously dressed woman whispered, her eyes flashing with memories, "Even if the Overlord is reborn, he may not be able to withstand her moves. Half style. What a pity, she is a woman after all..."
While everyone was chatting, they couldn't help but sigh again about Li Qingge's misfortune as a woman. However, at this moment, someone suddenly said: "The emperor is a woman, which may not be a blessing for us."
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at him. This man was as thin as a bamboo and looked like a hanged ghost on the stage, but his eyes revealed an indescribable cunningness.
The old man asked with a smile: "Brother Chen, what do you mean by this?" His voice was gentle, but there was a kind of scrutiny in his eyes.
Chen Shuzhu asked instead: "Your Majesty is the second female emperor in history. Do you know why Wu Zetian before her failed to continue the Wu Zhou Dynasty?" His voice was low and powerful, as if he could Penetrating the heart.
The old man replied: "That's because she passed the throne to her son, and his son was from Li Tang. As soon as Tang Zhongzong Li Xian ascended the throne, the Wuzhou Dynasty naturally died and returned to Li Tang's hands." His tone It reveals a sense of historical vicissitudes.
Hearing this, an old man smiled and said: "Wu Zetian is also a confused person. If he passed the throne to his nephew, how could he end up in this situation?"
The old man shook his head and said: "No. Wu Zetian was very sober. Although her surname is Wu, she becomes Li Tang's daughter-in-law when she enters the palace. She is no longer the daughter of the Wu family. The so-called Wu family only has the same surname as her, and is not a family. She can only guarantee her death by passing the throne to her son. Then you can enjoy endless sacrifices. It was passed down to her nephew, who would not build a temple for her aunt. After she and her husband Li Zhi died, they became lonely and hungry ghosts with no one to offer sacrifices, no one to burn incense, and no one to offer food.”
He paused and continued: "As for why it is not passed on to daughters? What about Princess Taiping? Princess Taiping is filial to her mother, is very kind to her, and is capable, so why can’t the throne be passed on to her? In fact, under the patriarchal dictatorship, a woman becomes the daughter-in-law of another family as soon as she gets married. My natal family is just a guest . If the throne is passed to Princess Taiping, the imperial line will return to her husband's family as soon as she marries; if it is passed to another man, the imperial line will also return to other families, Wu Zetian is sure. I'm so torn between these two families, how can I let them go? What about a third family with a foreign surname to meddle with the imperial power? So, although Wu Zetian loved his daughter Princess Taiping, he never thought of passing the throne to her. In the final analysis, it was all because of the inequality between men and women, and children could only bear their father's surname. It is caused by the mother's surname. The surname of the dynasty is passed down from generation to generation. If all the children can take their mother's surname, then the Wuzhou Dynasty will not die in one generation."
As soon as the old man finished speaking, Chen Shuzhu sighed: "That's the truth. No matter how strong a woman is, she will eventually She still has to marry and become the daughter-in-law of another family, and her children will all take their father's surname. Even a powerful person like Wu Zetian can only reluctantly pass the throne to Li Xian and give up the Wu Zhou Dynasty that he has worked for all his life. " Hearing this, everyone present's eyes lit up. They thought that the current emperor was also a woman, and it sounded like she was no more than twenty years old, in her prime of youth. If someone can marry her back home, then when the queen gives birth to an heir, won’t the thousands of miles of land fall into the hands of that person’s family?
Marry a woman and you will gain a kingdom! Is there a more cost-effective and profitable deal in the world? With just this strategy, we can seize the Great Yan Dynasty without spending a single soldier!
Thinking of this, everyone's ambitions were aroused, and their eyes were as bright as fire, as if they had already seen the glory and wealth in the future.
The old man gave Chen Shuzhu a thumbs up and said with a smile: "Brother Chen has seen so clearly. The Queen is in her youth, and it is natural for a man to marry a woman. I don't know who is lucky enough to marry the Queen. Your Majesty, will you take me home?" There was an unconcealable greed and expectation in his voice.
Although he said this, he secretly planned to find the most handsome and manly person from his family and send him to Li Qingge as an errand through his connections. If the queen really takes a fancy to her, the Tao family will become prosperous!
Others have the same idea as the old man, and they all want to use the beauty trick to incorporate their own blood into it, hoping that their future descendants can become the masters of the Great Yan Dynasty. They were each thinking about the candidates in their minds, but their faces remained calm, as if everything was under their control.
Then the old man frowned and said: "When the Queen revolted, she made an agreement with the people: after the great cause is achieved, the land system must be reformed, the economy must be vigorously developed, and the people under her rule must be There is a house for those who can live in it, and there is land for those who work. Now that she has successfully ascended the throne, I wonder if she will fulfill her original promise?" There was a kind of worry and expectation in his tone.
“No!” Chen Shuzhu said with a sneer at the corner of his mouth, “The queen said that just to trick those untouchables into following her. How could she take it seriously? I think back then King Chuang Li Zicheng made the farmers support him. He also once shouted the slogan "equal land and free grain", but he was defeated by the emperor. After forcing Chongzhen to death and destroying the Ming Dynasty, he completely forgot what he had said and just pursued pleasure. He also turned against Wu Sangui because of the beauty Chen Yuanyuan, which caused Wu Sangui to become a beauty and attract Qing troops. Enter." There was a mockery and disdain for history in his voice.
Others also nodded in agreement with Chen Shuzhu.
"Brother Chen is so right!" said an old man, "Her Majesty the Queen is also a vested interest. In the future, in order for her children and grandchildren to enjoy glory and wealth, she will also give more farm real estate."
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"Talk carefully, the royal family is the largest landowner in the world." Another middle-aged man said, "Who would kill themselves and their descendants?"
"That's right! Even if it's true, who would kill themselves and their descendants?" The Queen really wants to reform, we She’s not a vegetarian either.” A woman in gorgeous clothes sneered, “I can support her ascending to the throne, but I can also pull her down from the throne.”
Everyone thought they had seen through everything and decided that Li Qingge didn’t dare. Start reform. The original promise was just to create a big pie for the common people. Their hearts are full of expectations and ambitions for the future, as if they have already seen the future of their family - it is a piece of glory and glory that belongs to them.
However, they did not know that Li Qingge was sitting in the imperial study room of the palace at this time, correcting a mountain of memorials. Her eyes were firm and calm, as if she could see everything in the world. She already knew the ambitions and conspiracies of those nobles. But she is not afraid because she has her own plans and plans. She will use her wisdom and courage to break the shackles and constraints of these thousands of years, and let the Great Yan Dynasty bloom in her hands like never before.
Oh, I really didn’t expect that an earth-shattering storm was about to sweep through this ancient land, sweeping away all obsolescence and injustice. The sky seems to have sensed the coming wind of change. The clouds are low and the thunder is faint, as if nature is warming up for this coming change.
Except for those members of the Tao family who understand the righteousness of justice, the thoughts of the landowners and gentlemen in the south are like being wrapped in thick cocoons, making it difficult to see their true feelings. In their eyes, emperors and princes are just high-ranking people who enjoy happiness. If they don't occupy more land and squeeze the common people, how can they maintain their luxurious life? reform? Humph, they are just empty slogans used to deceive the naive and ignorant people. Only they themselves hold the key to the truth tightly and refuse to let go easily.
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At this time, Jinling was like a moving scroll, bustling with activity. Celebrities, wealthy businessmen, and patriarchs of big families from the south gathered here, like stars over the moon, surrounding this city that was about to become the heart of the empire. They were busy buying land and building mansions, eager to get a taste of the legendary dragon spirit at the foot of the imperial city and at the feet of the emperor, so that their family could prosper and be honored for generations. In order to get closer to Her Majesty Queen Li Qingge, they spent huge sums of money, causing the land prices in the city to soar like a wild horse running wild. The prices of labor costs, bricks, wood and other building materials have also risen, causing the entire Jinling City to boil.
The cold wind at the end of October has quietly taken away the gentleness of autumn, but the workers are still busy and enthusiastic, as if they want to pour all their enthusiasm into these bricks and tiles. Li Qingge, the legendary queen, took off the mask that symbolized power and mystery, put on simple homely clothes, and walked in this vibrant city with her confidant Liu Yong. Her eyes passed over the scenes of groundbreaking, but there were ripples in her heart.
“Haha, I’m really going to have a good year this year!” A worker laughed loudly, his face filled with satisfaction and joy.
"That's right, His Majesty designated Jinling as the imperial capital. Those dilapidated old houses, except those that His Majesty specifically ordered to keep, were demolished and rebuilt. Rich landowners are vying to live in new houses, so the wages have increased several times." Another worker echoed, his eyes sparkling with vision for the future.
“Fortunately, Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty moved the capital to the capital, and Jinling declined. Over the past few hundred years, the houses have aged. Otherwise, who would be able to earn this money?” An older worker He sighed, with both happiness and helplessness in his words.
“Money is easy to make, but it’s a pity that it’s just this one. When the houses are built, this good thing will no longer exist.” A young worker said worriedly, with a hint of worry in his eyebrows.
"Oh, forget it, just make money. Celebrate the good year first, and worry about next year." An optimistic worker patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile.
Li Qingge listened to their conversation with mixed feelings in his heart. She looked at these people running around for a living, and felt an indescribable sadness in her heart. When Liu Yong saw this, his heart tightened and he stayed by her side silently.
Li Qingge stepped forward with a warm smile on his face and asked: "Uncle, is the salary really so high this time?"
An uncle nodded honestly and said: "Yes, We are all honest people, so why would we lie? There are people recruiting people nearby. The wages are more than four or five times the usual amount. If you don’t believe me, you can ask everyone.” A few hundred yuan." A worker said excitedly, with a happy smile on his face.
“When I get my wages, I will buy new clothes for my daughter.” A middle-aged man said expectantly, with the light of fatherly love shining in his eyes.
“I want to buy a silver hairpin for my mother. She has worked hard all her life and has almost no decent things. This time I can buy it for her.” A young worker said excitedly, as if he had already seen his mother wearing it. The joy of getting a silver hairpin.
Several men gathered around, talking and laughing, with simple smiles on their dark faces. The people of this era depended on farming for a living, and their lives were tight. But for them, happiness is actually very simple. Harvesting a few more kilograms of grain every year and earning a few more bucks from working outside can fill their hearts with sweetness and satisfaction.
Liu Yong also stepped forward and said with a smile: "After you get your wages, go home to celebrate the New Year. When spring comes next year, when the flowers bloom, you can farm again. When the government issues a decree on tax reduction and exemption, your The days will get better and better.”
His words are full of hope and vision for a better life for the people. However, upon hearing this, the smiles of those people gradually disappeared, replaced by a touch of bitterness and helplessness.
"Planting in the spring? The heavy rain two years ago forced our family into desperation. In order to survive, we had to sell our two acres of thin farmland. Where can we farm now?" a middle-aged man sighed. , showing endless sadness in his eyes.
“At that time, my grandfather still had more than ten acres of land. In the past 20 to 30 years, there have been constant natural and man-made disasters, and all the land was sold out. I have no land under my name for a long time.” Another worker smiled bitterly. He said, his voice full of helplessness and bitterness.
"The world is tough, and the days are getting worse. When faced with natural disasters, people either sell their land or sell their wives and children. I wonder when we will be able to survive?" an old man sighed, his face full of vicissitudes of life and helplessness.
“Look at those landowners and gentlemen, they own tens of thousands of acres of land. The land in several villages near us is owned by the same landlord. Their families are tired of eating delicacies from the mountains and seas, but we don’t even have enough food and clothing. Difficult." A young worker said angrily, with anger flashing in his eyes.
“Exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes are more fierce than tigers. If a landlord has a scholar in his family, once he is admitted as a scholar, all land taxes will be waived. It’s not like us, who collect taxes on a per capita basis. We don’t have much land, but we have to pay several taxes. "When times are bad, the food grown is not enough to pay taxes," another worker added, his voice full of dissatisfaction and anger.
"Alas..." Everyone sighed in unison, as if they wanted to pour out all the bitterness in their hearts.
Listening to their complaints, Liu Yong felt a burning pain on his face. He just said that with spring and flowers blooming, taxes would be reduced for farming, but now that the land is gone, what’s the use of tax cuts? His heart was full of guilt and helplessness, but he didn't know how to comfort these suffering people.
Li Qingge's snow-white face was now covered with clouds, as if water was about to drip. She took a deep breath and tried to calm down the anger and grief inside her. Looking at these ragged people with haggard faces, she felt a strong sense of responsibility and mission in her heart. She knew that she could no longer remain silent and she had to do something for them.
So, she straightened her back and said to everyone: "Just wait a little longer, things will get better soon. I guarantee it with my life!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if it could penetrate The clouds reach to the sky.
After saying this, she called Liu Yong and turned around and left in a hurry. The common people looked at Li Qingge's retreating figure with the eyes of a fool. Their hearts are full of doubts and confusion: How can you, a little girl, decide whether your life is good or not?
However, little did they know that this woman who seemed to be talking big words was none other than Her Majesty the Queen, whom they worshiped as a god. She has extraordinary wisdom and courage, and a pure heart that seeks the welfare of the people.
Li Qingge did not go back directly, but went to sit down at a teahouse with Liu Yong. The teahouse is bustling with people and bustling, but compared with the hustle and bustle outside, there is a sense of tranquility and elegance here. Li Qingge chose a seat by the window and sat down, looking through the window lattice at the busy and chaotic world outside.
Liu Yong saw that her face was extremely gloomy, and he was obviously extremely angry. His heart tightened, knowing that Her Majesty the Queen must be feeling very heavy at this moment. So, he asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, do you want to get rid of those moths?"
Natural disasters continued, and the people were impoverished and lived in hardship. Those landowners and gentlemen did not want to help the people, but instead wanted to occupy the people's land. It is really hateful. If they are not punished this time, how can they be worthy of the people? Liu Yong's heart was filled with anger and injustice, and he longed to seek justice for the people.
Li Qingge's eyes were cold and she gritted her teeth and said: "I not only want to get rid of those moths, but I also want to make them painful and root them out so that they never dare to invade people's land again." Her voice was low. And powerful, as if it were a cry from deep in my heart.
Hearing this, Liu Yong was stunned. He asked in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, what does this mean?" His heart was full of doubts and confusion, and he didn't know how Her Majesty the Queen planned to deal with those landlords and gentlemen.
Li Qingge's eyes were like cones, and she said word by word: "Reform!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if it could penetrate all obstacles and constraints.
reform! Although these two words are light, they are as heavy as ten thousand stones. Reforming land policy is easier said than done. Every reform in the past dynasties would cause huge storms and bloodshed. Let’s not talk about the distant past, just over thirty years ago, the late Emperor Yongzheng implemented the policy of dividing the land into acres, returning the fire to the public, and the officials and gentry working as errands to pay the grain. This policy brought great benefits to the people, but it offended the interests of scholar-bureaucrats, nobles, and landowners, and was scolded bloody. Among the twelve emperors of the Qing Dynasty, the Fourth Emperor Yongzheng had the worst reputation and was the most stigmatized by literati.
However, Li Qingge was not afraid. She knew that although reform was difficult, only in this way could the fate of the people be completely changed and the land glow with new vitality and vitality. She is willing to take all risks and responsibilities just to give people a better future.
Looking at Li Qingge’s firm eyes, Liu Yong felt a surge of admiration and admiration in his heart. He knew that Her Majesty the Queen had extraordinary courage and courage, and she also had a pure heart that worked for the welfare of the people. He is willing to follow her footsteps and fight for the future of this land together.
So the two began to plot a reform plan. They know that this reform will be an earth-shaking storm, but they also believe that as long as they have faith and courage in their hearts, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and obstacles and make this land glow with new vitality and vitality.
(End of this chapter)