Chapter 50
“To achieve equality between men and women, the abolition of polygamy is the key.” Su Xiaomei continued, “In this way, the wives that ordinary people marry can be the daughters of their parents who love them, not the concubines of the powerful. Would rather be a poor man's wife , and don’t be the concubine of the rich! Only when men and women are equal can the people be truly happy, productivity can be greatly developed, and men and women can work together to create a better future!"
As soon as Su Xiaomei finished speaking, the crowd burst out again! Warm applause and cheers. The benefits of gender equality have really fallen to the men and women at the bottom, and they know full well what changes this law will bring to them. Men can marry good wives, women no longer need to be concubines, and everyone can move towards a better future together.
Su Xiaomei continued: "Since everyone agrees with Her Majesty the Queen's concept of gender equality, we must support it with actions. The first step is to abolish foot binding! Empress Ma of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty was a beauty with big feet. The Queen Your Majesty also has big feet, which shows that big feet are a symbol of great virtue! Healthy big feet are better than deformed ones! My little feet are much better. My little feet can't even walk very far. How can we move towards a happy future? Liberating your feet means liberating the shackles of feudal thoughts! Female compatriots, take off your golden lotus shoes and foot bindings, and walk out of the new world with dignity. !”
After hearing this, the women all looked down at their feet. Their feet were tightly wrapped with strips of cloth and had lost their original shape. They once thought it was a symbol of beauty and what a woman should look like. But now, after listening to Amelia Su’s words, they began to hesitate. Yes, why would you let your feet suffer like this? Why should we be bound by this deformed aesthetic concept?
Thinking of this, the women began to untie their feet one after another. Some little girls whose feet were not deeply bound took off the cloth and ran barefoot, cheering that they would never suffer this sin again and that they wanted to be a respectable woman like Her Majesty the Queen. Their joy infected everyone. Even the old women were shaken and took off their foot bindings one after another. This scene spread rapidly in the southern provinces, like a torrent of the times rolling forward with the liberation of feet.
In the Fengtian Palace in Jinling, Queen Li Qingge was convening ministers to discuss the specific matters of abolishing foot binding. The front of the hall is magnificent and resplendent. Queen Li Qingge sits in the center, with civil servants and generals on both sides. She sipped Yuqian Longjing tea and looked at the ministers, her eyes revealing firmness and determination.
"Have all preparations been done?" Queen Li Qingge's voice was clear and powerful, and she asked Liu Yong beside her. Liu Yong was an important minister of the imperial court and Queen Li Qingge's right-hand man. He quickly stood up and replied respectfully: "Reporting to your Majesty, all preparations are in place. We have made a detailed plan to convey the order to abolish foot binding to all parts of the country. At the same time, we have also set up special agencies to Responsible for supervising and executing this order. Please rest assured."
Queen Li Qingge nodded and expressed satisfaction. She knew that abolishing footbinding was only one step toward achieving equality between men and women, but it was a crucial step. Only by allowing women to truly free their feet can they step out of the house, go into society, and become truly independent individuals. The realization of this step will also bring a better future to Dayan Kingdom.
Liu Yong reported hurriedly, with a hint of nervousness and expectation in his voice: "Everything is ready, just waiting for your Majesty to speak." He lowered his head slightly and stared at the ground, as if he did not dare to look directly at the person. A queen sitting on a high throne.
Li Qingge nodded slightly, her movements elegant and calm, as if everything was under her control. She said: "If that's the case, then do it!" Her voice was cold and firm, revealing unquestionable majesty.
Liu Yong agreed and then stepped aside. Before he finished speaking, two soldiers of the White Horse Army strode out of the queue. They were wearing silver armor and holding thick iron chains, dragging the two men to the center of the hall. The hands and feet of these two people were tied tightly, their faces were full of fear, and their bodies were shaking constantly, as if they already knew their fate.
One of the men had an upright face. Although he was full of fear at the moment, he could not hide his handsome appearance. He was dressed in luxurious clothes and was obviously a child of a wealthy family. His name is Bian Tai, and he is the eldest son of the Bian family in Jinling City. The Bian family is a famous family with a history of hundreds of years in Jinling City. Everyone in Jinling City knows about their family's glory and status.
A few years ago, Bian Tai's grandfather met a fortune teller by chance. The gentleman is mysterious and unpredictable, claiming that the Bian family will encounter a disaster. My grandfather was convinced, so he sold a lot of his family property and exchanged it for gold, hoping to avoid disaster. Later, the White Horse Army swept through Jinling and demanded that all the land be taken back. In order to save the family business and the lives of the whole family, the Bian family quickly donated their fields. Although a lot of money was lost, at least the foundation of the family was preserved.
However, Bian Tai did not know how to cherish this hard-won peace at all. He still lived a luxurious and luxurious life, showing no respect for the maids and servants at home, and even touched them. He didn't even let go of the cook's ten-year-old daughter. In anger, the cook mustered up the courage to report the incident to the official. In order to set an example and punish evil deeds severely, Queen Li Qingge ordered Bian Tai to be arrested.
At this moment, Bian Tai knelt on the ground, kowtowed in fright, and shouted that he was wronged: "Your Majesty, it is clear! This is really not what I want. It is the woman who does not follow the rules of women and wants to cling to the powerful. The matter between us is completely Consensual." His voice trembled, full of fear and despair.
After hearing this, Queen Li Qingge raised a sneer on her lips. Her eyes were as bright as fire, as if she could see through all hypocrisy and lies. She said: "She is only ten years old, how does she know anything about romance? It was clearly you who forced the violence, especially on such a young child. It is a heinous crime!" Her voice was cold and firm, revealing her deep love for Bian Tai. Deeply disgusted.
After saying that, she looked at another man. This man was short and wretched. He was kneeling on the ground, trembling and begging for mercy. His name is Uncle Mei, and he is a notorious child abductor. He just abducted a girl last month, and now he has abducted a boy again. He has committed many evil deeds.
Queen Li Qingge reprimanded mercilessly: "You abducted a girl last month, and now you abduct a boy. You have committed so many evil deeds that you will die a hundred times!" Her voice was as cold as ice! Generally speaking, it scared Uncle Mei out of his wits.
Both of them kowtowed desperately to beg for mercy, but Queen Li Qingge was unmoved. She ordered loudly: "Come here! Break the bones of these two people's feet, and then force them to wear women's small shoes!" As soon as these words came out, the whole hall exploded. All civil and military officials felt that this punishment was too cruel. How could a man's feet fit into a woman's small shoes?
But Queen Li Qingge has made up her mind and will not allow anyone to question it. Her gaze was firm, as if it could penetrate any obstacle. The guards quickly brought the golden lotus shoes embroidered with two-color mandarin ducks. The shoes were so exquisite that the mandarin ducks on them seemed to come alive. However, behind these beautiful shoes, there is a cruel punishment.
The guards forcibly held Bian Tai and Uncle Mei down and took off their shoes and socks. Their feet were exposed to the air, looking extremely large and ugly. The guards began to try to put the delicate little shoes on their feet. The two men screamed in pain, and the sound resounded throughout the hall.
As soon as Bian Tai's left foot was stuffed into the small shoe, he fainted from the severe pain. The blood stained the delicate shoes red, as if it was punishment for his evil deeds. The officials couldn't stand it any longer, and they all covered their eyes with their hands, not daring to watch this cruel scene again.
However, Queen Li Qingge shouted angrily: "Open your eyes and see clearly! Anyone who dares to evade will be punished with the same crime as them!" Her voice was like thunder, shocking all the officials. . They had no choice but to endure the intolerance in their hearts and continue to watch this cruel punishment.
Queen Li Qingge ordered the guards to whip Bian Tai awake with a whip, and then stuffed his right foot into his small shoe again. Uncle Mei also suffered the same punishment. Their screams were intertwined, making people feel terrified. The entire hall was filled with an aura of blood and cruelty.
Queen Li Qingge, on the other hand, acted as if nothing had happened, sitting there leisurely sipping tea. She looked calm and composed, as if this cruel punishment was just a small part of how she governed the country. She said: "Since you like small feet so much, then I will help you. If you don't severely punish this kind of evil behavior, how can it serve as a warning?"
Her voice was cold. And firmness reveals persistence in justice and zero tolerance for evil deeds. In front of Fengtian Hall, there were only the sounds of wailing and the cracking of whips intertwined. Although this cruel punishment was frightening, it also made the officials deeply aware of Queen Li Qingge's majesty and determination. They knew that under her rule, evil deeds would be severely punished and justice would be served.
Li Qingge’s Determination and Change
Li Qingge sat on the high dragon chair, his eyes burning, staring closely at the two men’s feet being slowly stuffed into the pair In delicate but cruel little shoes. A satisfied smile appeared on her face, a complex emotion mixed with revenge and justice. Her eyes shone with determination, as if at this moment, she saw a fairer and more just world in her heart slowly taking shape.
"Let the two of them dance in front of me. They are not allowed to stop until their shoes are stained red with blood." Li Qingge's voice was cold and firm, with unquestionable majesty. Upon hearing this, the guards immediately stepped forward and forced the two men to start dancing. Their feet were twisted and deformed, like broken branches, but in full view of everyone, they had to stand on tiptoes and jump with difficulty.
There was deathly silence in the main hall. Only the gasps of pain and the footsteps of the two men echoed. Their bodies were convulsing like epilepsy, and blood flowed from their feet, staining the originally delicate little shoes red. From a distance, those small shoes look like blooming red peonies, but this scene is full of weirdness and horror.
When the ministers saw this scene, they were so sick that they wanted to vomit, and their internal organs were trembling. They never thought that a man's feet would be so disgusting and bloody wearing small shoes. Although the generals were a little better, most of the civil servants could not help but vomit. Their faces were pale, as if they had seen the most terrifying scene in the world.
Li Qingge slowly put down the blue and white Tuanlong teacup in his hand, glanced at the ministers, and said slowly: "Don't you men usually like small feet? To marry a wife and have a concubine, you must have small feet. Why are you so disgusted by this scene?" There was a hint of ridicule and joking in her voice, as if she was watching a good show.
She went on to say: "You can bind women's feet, why can't I make you such a golden lotus?" She smiled, but there was a deep coldness hidden in her smile, "The so-called small feet The beauty is just that Mr. Ye is fond of dragons. He said he likes it, but in fact he hates it."
Then, she solemnly announced: "From now on. Starting today, the punishment of golden lotus is officially established. Anyone who commits violence against women and young girls, such as raping young girls, forcing women, abducting women and children, etc., will not only be punished according to law, but also be put in jail for as long as they wear golden lotus. As long as the dynasty exists, this punishment will not be abolished!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if every word hit the hearts of the ministers.
As the saying goes: "What's good above will be bad below." The deformed aesthetic concept of small feet originated from the ancient pursuit of women's femininity and gentleness. The scholar-bureaucrats added fuel to the fire, saying that footbinding could make a woman's gait as delicate as a weak willow supporting the wind, thereby pleasing men. They enjoy playing with each other during the day and at night, and their sexual desires are greatly satisfied. Therefore, many poems and articles praise the practice of footbinding, causing this aesthetic concept to become increasingly distorted.
Especially Zhu Xi, a man who was regarded as a thorn in Li Qingge's side and a thorn in his flesh. As an official, he forcibly promoted foot binding, causing countless women to have their feet disabled. Li Qingge hated him deeply. When he heard that the Zhu family of Chen County was his descendant, he ordered his family to be exterminated. Her heart was filled with anger and disgust towards Zhu Xi, as if this was the only way to seek justice for the innocent victimized women.
Human appearance and figure are innate and difficult to change artificially. But only small feet can be made smaller through wrapping. Women compete to bind their feet in order to please others. This trend is getting worse and worse and cannot be stopped. Li Qingge knew that the bad habit of foot binding was deeply rooted. Although it had been eradicated in the south, she was worried that it would revive. So she decided to solve the problem fundamentally and showed the bloody and terrifying golden lotus in front of the scholar-bureaucrats in order to cut off their thoughts.
Liu Yong saw that the two of them could no longer hold on, and there was a look of intolerance on his face. He wanted to remonstrate, but Li Qingge said calmly: "If they can't support it anymore, let the guards support them and continue dancing until their shoes are stained with blood." Her voice was cold and firm, as if nothing could be done. shake her resolve.
The guards obeyed like marionettes, forcing the two to continue dancing. Their feet were covered in blood, and the ground was covered with blood flowers. Only then did Li Qingge say with satisfaction: "Stop, pull it down and sentence it." Then she said to the ministers: "After watching the play, go back and write your own experience, and submit it to the Imperial Study Room tomorrow." After that, she announced her withdrawal from the court.
The display on this day greatly shocked the ministers both physically and mentally. After they returned, they were so sick that they couldn't eat, and some even had nightmares. A minister saw lotus roots fried with meat at night and thought of golden lotus, so he ran straight to the toilet and vomited. Li Qingge felt that it was not enough to relieve his anger, so he ordered Liu Yong to continue arranging the arrest of the villains, summoning those scholars who had failed the imperial examination many times and wealthy families who had escaped having their homes confiscated, and once again demonstrated Jin Lian's terrifying method of quick success.
After everyone watched, they all vomited. The beauty of golden lotus has become their nightmare in this life. They began to reflect on their own aesthetic concepts and began to realize the cruelty and injustice of footbinding. And all of this was achieved by Li Qingge with her determination and courage.
With the implementation of the law of equality between men and women and the eradication of the evil of foot binding, the Great Yan Dynasty gradually embarked on the path of modern civilization. As Li Qingge's third term in office expires, system rewards are coming one after another.
【Ding! The host successfully promoted super rice and was rewarded with the World Agriculture Encyclopedia! 】
【Ding! The host eliminates the cancer from the casino brothel and is rewarded with a complete textile production line! 】
【bite! The host abolishes foot binding, eliminates aesthetic deformities, and rewards a body that is invulnerable to all poisons and perfect skills! 】
This series of rewards made Li Qingge overjoyed. She looked at the reward in her hand, filled with excitement and pride. She knows that these are all obtained with her own efforts and wisdom. Especially the first Encyclopedia of World Agriculture, which contains high-quality varieties of grains, livestock, fruits and vegetables, is simply a priceless treasure. She believes that with the help of these rewards, the future of the Great Yan Dynasty will be even better.
In this process, Li Qingge also deeply realized a truth: only by facing problems bravely can we find solutions to problems; only by continuous change and innovation can we promote social progress and development. She is determined to continue working hard and contribute to the future of the Dayan Dynasty.
Among the many fruits, Li Qingge can always taste their unique flavor. The rose honeydew melon is round and full, with thin skin and thick flesh. Cut it open with a knife, and the golden melon flesh comes into view. It is as sweet as honey, as if it can be sweet to the heart of people; the golden mango hangs heavily on the branches. The head is golden and attractive Very, take a bite, and your mouth will be filled with rich fruity aroma; there are also sunshine rose grapes, hanging in bunches on the grape trellis, each one is crystal clear, as if it can shine through, pick one and put it in your mouth, Sweet and slightly sour, the taste is excellent.
Of course, there is also 8424 watermelon, which is Li Qingge’s favorite in summer. The watermelon is round and round, with thin skin and lots of flesh. When you cut it with a knife, the bright red pulp and black seeds are intertwined. It is juicy and sweet. It is a thirst-quenching tool in summer. Whenever she eats and her mouth is full of watermelon juice, she can’t help but exclaim: “This watermelon is so sweet that it’s so sweet to my heart!”
In addition to these common fruits, Li Qingge also likes some rare varieties. For example, the honey plums are sweet and slightly sour, with a unique taste that you will never forget after taking one bite; the Yangshan peach is so pink and tender that it seems like you can squeeze water out of it, and the juice will overflow when you take a bite, leaving you with endless aftertaste; Dongkui Yangmei is so purple that it turns black, sweet and sour, and makes your mouth full of saliva when you eat it. They are all rare treasures.
When it comes to lychees, Li Qingge has a special liking for them. She loves the cinnamon-flavored lychee the most. Thinking of its refreshing, sweet and crisp taste makes her mouth water. Every time she eats cinnamon-flavored lychees, she will close her eyes and savor the unique fruity aroma and sweetness, as if the whole world has become better.
As a king, Li Qingge knew that he had a heavy responsibility. She not only wants to feed the people, but also wants them to eat well. Therefore, she attaches special importance to the development of agriculture. This agricultural encyclopedia is a treasure that she spent all her efforts to find. There are thousands of high-quality seeds hidden inside, as well as methods for raising meat and eggs. It is simply a treasure given by God! She believes that as long as people follow the methods in this book to plant and breed, people's lives will get better and better.
Let’s talk about the textile production line, which is also a priceless treasure. Think about how many things one tael of silver could buy back then? It's probably worth four to five hundred cash. But according to the description in "A Dream of Red Mansions", looking at the expenses of those wealthy families, the purchasing power of one tael of silver is more than this. It's worth at least three thousand cash. Therefore, Xue Baochai spent 500 yuan to buy oil and salt to fry wolfberry sprouts, which was not actually a luxury. I remember that during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, an egg in the palace would cost ten taels of silver. By the time of Guangxu, the price had risen to thirty-four taels. Although this is due to poor management by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it also shows how high prices were in ancient times. At that time, the textile industry was underdeveloped, feed and hormones had not yet appeared, and clothes and food were ridiculously expensive. Especially clothes, followed by food, but housing and transportation are relatively cheaper.
If the value of one tael of silver is calculated in terms of four to five hundred taels of silver, wouldn't the house of 200 taels of silver that Eunuch Xia asked Jia's family ask for be worth tens of thousands of taels of silver? This is too exaggerated! Even if it is calculated as three thousand yuan, it still feels incredibly cheap. Now that we have textile production lines, the price of clothes can be reduced, so that everyone can afford good clothes. Li Qingge felt happy when he thought about it. She knew that this textile production line could not only solve the clothing problem of the common people, but also drive the economic development of the entire country. Super rice keeps everyone fed, textile thread keeps everyone warm, and people have no worries about food and clothing. People's hearts will naturally be stable, and the country will be stable. Li Qingge knows this very well, so she has been committed to developing agriculture and textile industries so that people can live a good life.
As for the third reward, a body that is immune to all poisons and a complete martial arts mentality, these are Li Qingge's own little benefits. Although she inherited Jiang Yuyan's peerless martial arts, there are two shortcomings in her "transferring flowers from flowers to trees": First, the Jade Pillow Point is a weak point, and she will be doomed if she encounters the technique of burying flowers with an empty tree; second, she is afraid of the Poison King's holy water, and once she is hit, It's hard to figure out. Now the system has helped her fill these two loopholes, making her truly invulnerable to all poisons and making her invincible in the martial arts world.
Li Qingge felt the power surging in his body and was filled with confidence. She knew that no matter how powerful those martial arts masters were in the future, there was no need to be afraid. She can walk around the world without any scruples, eliminate violence for the people, and maintain the tranquility of the country.
Just when I was happy, the system said again: [Ding! The system task is coming, please choose one to complete. The first is to build roads to get rich and develop transportation, and the reward is a transportation manufacturing company and equipment; the second is to pay equal attention to culture and military affairs and popularize education, and the reward is one of the world's largest oil fields. 】Li Qingge was happy when she heard this: "I want both tasks!"
She immediately summoned Su Xiaomei and asked her to organize officials to resettle the released women with bound feet and send them to work in textile factories. Although Su Xiaomei was an embroiderer, she had outstanding abilities and took action as soon as she received the order. It didn’t take long for recruitment notices to be posted all over the place. The female workers in the textile factory are busy spinning and making clothes, and the wages are high and easy. Girls are rushing to apply for jobs. The competition is fierce!
Li Qingge looked at all this, and his heart was filled with relief. She knew that these female workers were not only making money for themselves to support their families, but also contributing to the country's economic development. She believes that as long as everyone works together and works together, the country will become more prosperous and stronger.
In the Ming Palace, Li Qingge was looking at the map of the south, planning the blueprint for the future. She planned to promote the modernization process in the south with Jinling as the center. When the time is right, he will march north to unify the entire Central Plains and restore the glory of the Tang Dynasty. But she also knows in her heart that if she wants to develop, the road must go first. Without roads, goods cannot be transported and the market cannot be active. So building roads is a top priority.
Fortunately, she had already reserved land for the main transportation line in her previous life. Now you only need to build according to the plan, and you can avoid a lot of troubles of land acquisition and demolition. Li Qingge thought about it, his heart filled with anticipation. She knew that although road construction was a big project, as long as everyone worked together, we would be able to overcome all difficulties and build the road.
In the early morning, the ministers were shocked when they heard Li Qingge's plan to build a transportation network. Liu Jinxi, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, stood up to dissuade him and said: "Your Majesty, this road construction is a big project. It costs a lot and the national treasury may not be able to bear it!" Other ministers also agreed, expressing concerns about financial issues and not realizing that the modern road belt long-term benefits.
They don’t know how fast the future transportation will be and how much capacity it will have. If I knew it, I would definitely support it fully. But now, they are still bound by traditional concepts and cannot see the bright future. Li Qingge just smiled slightly after hearing this. She has made up her mind to build roads and rejuvenate the country. This is the way she must go!
She looked at the ministers and said earnestly: "My dear friends, I know you are worried about financial problems. However, have you ever thought about it. If the road is repaired, our goods can be shipped out faster and the market can be better. Be active. In this way, the country's economy will be developed and the national treasury will naturally be filled. Therefore, although road construction is costly, it is the only way for us to become prosperous and powerful!"
The ministers all fell into deep thought after hearing Li Qingge's words. They began to realize that building roads was indeed a major event that benefited the country and the people. As a result, they all expressed their support for Li Qingge's decision and were willing to contribute their efforts to building roads.
Li Qingge looked at the reactions of the ministers, and his heart was filled with relief. She knows that as long as everyone works together and works together, we will be able to build the road and make the country prosperous! So, she began to prepare for road construction, mobilized resources across the country, organized craftsmen and migrant workers, and began a vigorous road construction project.
As time went by, wide and flat avenues stretched across the southern land. They are like giant dragons, winding their way into the distance. These roads not only facilitate people's travel, but also promote the economic development of areas along the routes. Goods from various places began to be shipped to big cities such as Jinling in a steady stream, and the market became more and more active.
At the same time, Li Qingge did not forget the importance of culture and military. She began to promote education nationwide, popularize cultural knowledge and improve people's quality. She also strengthened the training and management of the army and improved its combat effectiveness. In this way, the country's comprehensive strength has been greatly improved.
Under Li Qingge's leadership, the southern region gradually became prosperous and powerful. People's living standards have been greatly improved, and the country's economy has also developed rapidly. Li Qingge looked at all this, and his heart was filled with pride and relief. She knew that she was one step closer to restoring the glory of the Tang Dynasty!
Li Qingge was sitting on the dragon chair, his eyes were deep, as if he could see the future through time. After careful consideration, she said slowly: "If you want the country to be prosperous, you must first build roads. Now the roads across the country are in dilapidated condition, making it difficult for people to travel and the flow of goods is blocked. You may not realize how much this hinders the development of the country. Come. I must realize this road construction plan so that the blood of the country can flow smoothly."
Liu Jinxi stood aside, frowning, obviously worried about the huge funds required for road construction. He hesitated and said: "But, Your Majesty, the funds needed..."
Li Qingge waved his hand and interrupted him, with a relaxed smile on his face: "I have confiscated many landlords and gentry. The national treasury is now very full, and there is more money than can be used up. Rather than letting this wealth rot and be stolen by villains, it is better to use it to benefit the people, take it from the people, and use it for the people. The money for road construction can be taken directly from the treasury."
She. His words were full of confidence and determination, which moved the ministers present.
Li Qingge paused and then said with a smile: "Moreover, now that our steel and cement industries have developed, recruiting more civilians to build roads will also increase employment opportunities. When people have money, consumption will naturally increase. , and the economy will prosper. This is a good thing, so why not do it?"
Her words were full of longing and expectations for the future, which made the ministers seem to see it. The scene of a prosperous and powerful country.
Later history proved that large-scale infrastructure construction is indeed the key to economic development. The new dynasty has just been established and everything needs to start from scratch. This is the time to work hard and work hard to govern.
With Li Qingge’s order, a nationwide infrastructure construction boom began with great vigor. Cement factories, stone factories, and steel factories were built in various places, and a large number of craftsmen and civilian workers were recruited. These factories have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, providing employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of young adults and injecting new vitality into the country's economic development.
The people are very motivated and know that they are fighting for their future. They were sweating and their faces were filled with happy smiles. Wealth is growing day by day, consumption has also driven economic prosperity, and the entire country is showing a prosperous scene.
In the capital city of Jinling, the construction of the first two-way ten-lane highway began. On the construction site, the busy figures of workers formed a magnificent picture. Some of them carry stones, some mix cement, some lay pavement... Everyone is contributing their own strength to the construction of this avenue.
Li Qingge regarded this road as her first contribution to the founding of the country. She personally participated in the groundbreaking ceremony and frequently visited it for inspections. Every time she sees the bustling scene on the construction site, she feels extremely gratified and proud.
On this day, she came to the construction site again and saw the workers working nervously. She walked up to Liu Yong and said to him: "Food, clothing, housing and transportation are the basis of people's lives. Although transportation seems to be ranked last, it is actually the lifeblood of the economy. We must strive for excellence and not make any mistakes. As Zhongshu Ling, The leader of hundreds of officials, you want to share my worries."
Liu Yong responded solemnly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I will personally supervise the project and live up to the holy expectations! I will always pay attention to the progress of the project and ensure that every process meets the standards to make this avenue the pride of the country."
Li Qingge nodded and said with a smile. I believe you can do it. You have always been my most trusted minister, and I believe in your ability and responsibility.”
Liu Yong hesitated for a moment, then asked his doubts: "Your Majesty, the carriage is so small, two lanes are enough, why bother building ten lanes as wide as that? Even if Jinling is the capital, it doesn't need such luxury."
Li Qingge smiled and replied: "What's a horse-drawn carriage? The future of transportation is something you can't imagine now. Building ten lanes may seem like a luxury, but in fact It's for future planning. When the traffic is busy in the future, you will understand my vision. Moreover, as Jinling is a capital, the population will definitely increase. If funds are not an issue, I would like to build 16 lanes in both directions. "
Her words were full of predictions and plans for the future, which made Liu Yong full of admiration and confidence in her. He believes that under the leadership of Li Qingge, the country will surely move towards a more prosperous and powerful future.
After inspecting the road construction, Li Qingge summoned Chen Hongmou again. Chen Hongmou was a famous official in the Qianlong Dynasty and was famous for his flood control. How can large-scale infrastructure construction be done without water conservancy? Li Qingge knew the importance of water conservancy to agriculture, so he decided to hand over this important task to Chen Hongmou.
As soon as Chen Hongmou arrived at the palace, he was summoned by Li Qingge. He walked into the main hall and saw Li Qingge sitting on the dragon chair, waiting for him. He quickly saluted and then stood aside respectfully.
Li Qingge looked at Chen Hongmou with expectation in his heart. She had read many geography books in her previous life and had in-depth research on agriculture. She was surprised to find that although China has five thousand years of farming civilization, the quality of its cultivated land is not the best in the world. In terms of superior geographical environment, the United States ranks first, followed by India, Russia, and China. But what she doesn’t understand is why India, with its vast territory, sparsely populated areas, vast arable land, and abundant rainfall, often faces hunger problems. This is all caused by imperfect water conservancy facilities.
She decided to change all this and bring new vitality to China's agriculture. Therefore, she handed over the important task of water conservancy construction to Chen Hongmou and had full confidence in him.
Li Qingge handed the water conservancy planning drawings to Chen Hongmou and elaborated on the importance of water conservancy construction to agriculture. Her words are full of concerns about agriculture and expectations for the future.
Chen Hongmou held the drawings in his hands and his heart was surging. He did not expect that His Majesty would have such a deep understanding of water conservancy, nor did he expect that he would be lucky enough to undertake such an important task. Looking at the plans on the drawings, he seemed to see a future where farmland would be irrigated and there would be no worries about floods or droughts.
He excitedly said to Li Qingge: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best to complete the water conservancy construction as soon as possible and benefit the people!"
Li Qingge looked at Chen Hongmou seriously and said: "Water conservancy is the foundation of people's livelihood. Its contribution is in the present and its benefits will be in the future. I leave this matter to you, and I hope you can live up to everyone's expectations!"
Chen Hongmou replied solemnly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. For the sake of the people, I will not hesitate even if I die!"< br>
Li Qingge added: "Although the project is huge, funding is not a problem. Just build with peace of mind, I will fully support you!"
Chen Hongmou nodded repeatedly, saying that he will do his best to complete the project as soon as possible. , to relieve the people from floods and droughts. He is fully aware of the importance of this task and the responsibility he shoulders. But he believed that under the leadership of Li Qingge, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and complete this great project.
After entrusting water conservancy construction to Chen Hongmou, Li Qingge began to plan education plans. She was well aware of the importance of education to national development, so she decided to invest a lot of energy and funds in promoting the development of education.
She summoned Jiang Jinsong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, a prudent, mature, old-fashioned but thoughtful official. Jiang Jinsong has been responsible for the selection and appointment of national officials, and he also has his own unique insights into education.
Li Qingge and Jiang Jinsong were sitting in the study room, discussing education matters together. Li Qingge told Jiang Jinsong his thoughts and plans and asked for his opinions and suggestions.
After listening to this, Jiang Jinsong pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, education is the foundation of the country, and I completely agree with your idea. However, in order to promote the development of education, we need to formulate Specific policies and measures, for example, we can. Increase the number of schools, improve the salary of teachers, and encourage more people to engage in education. At the same time, we can also set up scholarships and grants to help students from poor families with excellent academic performance."
Li Qingge listens. Finally, he nodded repeatedly. She felt that Jiang Jinsong's suggestion was very pertinent and necessary. Therefore, she decided to adopt Jiang Jinsong's suggestions and formulate a series of specific policies and measures to promote the development of education.
She looked at Jiang Jinsong and said firmly: "Master Jiang, I will leave this matter to you. I believe that with your ability and experience, you will be able to handle this matter well. Remember. , Education is our future and our hope. We must give every child the opportunity to receive education so that they can become the pillars of the country! ”
After hearing this, Jiang Jinsong felt deeply responsible. He solemnly responded: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best to live up to your trust!"
In this way, under the leadership of Li Qingge, the country's infrastructure construction, water conservancy construction and education have all flourished. stand up. People's living standards continue to improve, and the country's economy is becoming increasingly prosperous. Li Qingge looked at all this, and his heart was filled with pride and relief. She knew that she was creating a new era, an era that belonged to the people.
(End of this chapter)