Chapter 52
However, Jinling’s development speed is jaw-dropping. As the capital and political center, it naturally has to show its own style. Li Qingge stood in front of the window of the 100-foot-tall CBD building, overlooking the entire Jinling City. The modern scene in front of her made her feel like she had traveled to another world. There are many tall buildings, busy traffic, and people coming and going, making it a bustling scene. She opened the window and let the strong wind blow on her face, her hair flying in the wind. She said with emotion: "According to this progress, we will be able to return to modern life soon!" Her voice was full of longing and expectation for the future.
Although he lives in ancient times, Li Qingge has always cared about modern times in his heart. She longs for freedom and democracy, but in this feudal land, such a fire seems difficult to burn. As a royal princess, this was not a status she wanted to have. What she really yearns for is life in the new era, the atmosphere of freedom, equality, and democracy. Her struggle was not only to improve the lives of ancient people, but also to pursue the freedom of her previous life. She knew that this road would be difficult, but she was willing to do everything for her ideals.
Time flies and it’s a new year in a blink of an eye. This is the first year of the first year of Mingde. From New Year's Eve to Lantern Festival, there is an atmosphere of celebration everywhere. Li Qingge held a banquet in the palace to entertain the officials and welcome the arrival of the New Year. This is a great honor for the ministers! They dressed up early and came to the palace. After a while, Her Majesty the Queen arrived. Wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe and pearls on her head, she is dignified and majestic. The ministers came forward to greet each other one after another, shouting: "Long live Her Majesty the Queen!"
At the banquet, everyone congratulated each other and laughed constantly. After the meal, a traditional opera performance was arranged. In ancient times, there was a story about Concubine Yuan's marriage. In order to watch the play, she spent 30,000 taels of silver to buy twelve actors! This shows the extravagance of the troupe. Those high-ranking officials also regard watching theater as a kind of pleasure to show their status. Opera troupes also have levels, and those who can sing in front of the emperor are even more noble.
Preparations for this opera performance at the palace banquet began two months ago. Dozens of famous actors competed to perform, and after more than fifty days of rehearsal, they finally made their debut tonight. Although Li Qingge personally doesn't like traditional opera very much, she respects cultural traditions very much. She knows that a leader's preferences often affect those below, so she has to set a good example. Therefore, she did not cancel the performance easily, but chose to enjoy it quietly.
The opera started, and the sound of silk and bamboo sounded melodiously. The drama is melodious and the superb skills of the famous actors are breathtaking. Li Qingge turned to ask Su Xiaomei, the maid next to him: "What kind of play is this?" Xiaomei replied with a smile: "This is "Xue Dingshan's Conquest of the West", a classic! It is performed by famous actors..." However, Li Qingge listened. After that, his face gradually darkened. She thought of her past life experiences and the heroes who fought for the country and the people. She knows that although the story in the play is wonderful, the struggle in reality is more cruel and difficult.
The ministers were stunned when they saw this, not knowing what happened. They all stopped holding wine glasses and chopsticks and looked at Her Majesty the Queen intently. Li Qingge stood up slowly, walked to the stage, and said to the famous actors in the audience: "You sang very well, and I am very grateful for your wonderful performance. However, I hope you can remember that in the play Although the story is false, our responsibility is true. We must fight for the interests of the country and the people instead of indulging in the illusory world in the play."
After saying this. , Li Qingge turned around and returned to his seat. She knows that her words may be harsh, but she knows better that as a leader, she must always remind herself and those around her to keep a clear mind and firm beliefs. Only in this way can the Great Yan Dynasty be led to a more prosperous and powerful future.
As the opera continued to be performed, the atmosphere of the palace banquet gradually returned to joy and peace. Li Qingge looked at the ministers and celebrities in the audience, and felt a warm current in his heart. She knew that she was not fighting alone. She had so many loyal ministers and brave people accompanying her. As long as everyone works together and works hard together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and realize our ideals.
The night is getting deeper and the palace banquet is coming to an end. Li Qingge stood up and said to the officials in the audience: "Tonight's performance was wonderful and I am very satisfied. I hope that everyone can continue to work hard in the new year and contribute their own efforts to the prosperity and strength of the Great Yan Dynasty. Power." After saying these words, she turned and left the banquet hall, leaving all the officials and celebrities there cheering.
After returning to the palace, Li Qingge sat in front of the window and looked at the night sky outside the window. Her heart is full of expectations and longing for the future. She knows that the road ahead is still long and difficult, but she believes that as long as she and the people work together, we will be able to move towards a better tomorrow. So she gently closed her eyes and made a wish: May the Great Yan Dynasty be prosperous and powerful forever, and may the people be happy and healthy forever.
Liu Yong frowned in confusion and asked softly: "Your Majesty, this "Xue Dingshan's Conquest of the West" is about General Xue Dingshan of the Tang Dynasty's expedition to Xiliang, a sincere heart of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. Why would your Majesty think that Is this play good?" There was a hint of confusion in his words, and a searching light flashed in his eyes.
Li Qingge smiled slightly, but there was some subtle bitterness hidden in that smile. "It is good to be loyal to the king and serve the country, but this drama makes me feel uncomfortable." Her voice was soft but firm, as if every word had been carefully thought out.
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire banquet hall suddenly fell into silence, and all the guests were surprised. The famous actors who were performing on the stage turned pale with fright and hurriedly fell to their knees, their bodies trembling slightly as if they were fallen leaves swaying in the autumn wind.
Everyone was uneasy, fearing that if this matter spread, no one would dare to invite them to act in the future, and even the entire theater troupe would be harmed. After all, in this palace, His Majesty's words can determine a person's life, death, honor or disgrace.
Amelia Su saw it and was anxious in her heart. She plucked up the courage, stood up, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty clearly knows what is wrong with this show. I hope you will make it clear so that they can correct it." She also knew that your Majesty's words can make or break them. A person or a thing, she has a clear mind about this human world.
Li Qingge glanced at the trembling actors and said slowly: "It's not that their singing skills are not good, but that there is something wrong with the plot. In the play, Xue Dingshan always loses the battle, but he can still win so many women. Is this reasonable? The female general Fan Lihua was extremely brave and made great military exploits, but all the credit went to Xue Dingshan, and she ended up becoming his wife. This is simply unreasonable. Edit it!"
She sneered, with a hint of disdain and anger in her voice: "The person who wrote this drama knew how to put himself into the role of the male protagonist, and his mind was full of fantasies, and he wanted to steal it. My wife's contribution is so shameless! How can such a 'Phoenix Man' deserve to be praised by famous actors?"
Her words were so loud that everyone present could not breathe. The famous actors were so frightened that they lay on the ground at a loss, like a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
Li Qingge has always advocated equality between men and women and hates discrimination against women. This drama undoubtedly touched her bottom line. How could she not be angry? But she also knows that as a queen, she cannot lose her temper easily, let alone destroy traditional culture. So, she took a deep breath and tried to calm down the anger in her heart.
Looking at the frightened actors, she felt a pity in her heart. She knew that they were also innocent and were just acting according to the script. So, she said slowly: "I know you are innocent, but there is indeed a problem with the plot of this play. I don't want you to be implicated because of a play."
Hearing this, The actors breathed a sigh of relief, but they were still uneasy in their hearts. They know that His Majesty's temper has always been unpredictable, and if you are not careful, you may cause trouble.
Li Qingge looked at them with an inexplicable emotion in his heart. She thought that tonight was New Year's Eve and didn't want to spoil the atmosphere, so she asked: "Are there any other plays?"
Su Xiaomei quickly replied: "There are more than a dozen plays prepared for tonight, Your Majesty, you can do whatever you want Point.”
"Bring me the playbook." Li Qingge said calmly.
Su Xiaomei immediately asked someone to submit the script. Li Qingge took the playbook and read it page by page. Her eyes wandered between the lines, as if searching for something. Finally, she pointed to a play and said: "Loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, regardless of age or gender. First perform "The Empty City Strategy", then "The Female Generals of the Yang Family", and finally "Eternal Reunion" to end tonight's banquet."
"The Empty City Strategy" praises Zhuge Liang's wisdom and courage, while "The Female Generals of the Yang Family" highlights the bravery and talent of women. Li Qingge chose these two plays to tell everyone that men can serve the country, and so can women. She hopes that through these two plays, people can change people's prejudice and discrimination against women.
And "Forever Reunion" is a festive reunion play, used to welcome the New Year and bring a successful end to the banquet. She hopes this play can bring joy and blessing to everyone present.
When the celebrities heard this, they knew that this was a good opportunity to save the situation, so they went all out to perform. Especially in "The Female Generals of the Yang Family", they performed the heroic demeanor of the female generals with great emotion and emotion, fully demonstrating the spirit of women who are not inferior to men. The passionate singing and strong posture seemed to bring people back to that era of war, and they felt the bravery and tenacity of the female generals.
Although Li Qingge didn't understand all the lyrics, she couldn't help but clap her hands and applaud: "Well done! Kudos!" Her voice was full of appreciation and joy.
The famous actors were overjoyed, knowing that they had been praised by His Majesty, and their reputation became even more prominent from then on. They all knelt down and thanked His Majesty for the gift.
As the banquet was coming to an end, Li Qingge suddenly ordered another piece of "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix". "Feng Qiu Huang" tells the story of Sima Xiangru's pursuit of Zhuo Wenjun. Although it violates traditional ethics, Li Qingge wants to use this to advocate freedom of marriage and allow lovers to finally get married. She hopes the play can bring some enlightenment and thinking to people.
All the ministers understood His Majesty’s intentions and how to please the Sacred Heart in the future. They all nodded in praise and expressed their support for His Majesty's decision.
Thus, the New Year's Eve palace banquet ended successfully with the laughter of "Eternal Reunion". The guests left one after another, and the palace returned to peace.
Li Qingge sat alone on the Nine Dragon Chair, playing with a mutton-fat jade rhinoceros pendant in his hand. This was a gift given to her by her adoptive parents when they adopted her, and it was also the only clue to her life experience. She gently stroked the smooth surface, feeling an inexplicable emotion well up in her heart.
On New Year's Eve, every family reunites together and enjoys family happiness. But she could only sit here alone, missing her relatives who were out of reach. But she was not in a hurry to find the mystery of her life experience, because she knew that now was not the time. She has her own plans and considerations, and she wants to use her own way to change the world and create an era of true equality between men and women.
She looked out the window at the bright starry sky, her heart filled with hope and longing. She knows that there is still a long way to go, but she will keep going until she realizes her dream.
First of all, we have to carefully appreciate the warmth and warmth of human relationships in this world. The matter of family members is really not something that can be simply concluded by just relying on blood. Look at Li Qingge, a soul that traveled through time and space, landed in the Great Yan Dynasty, and formed an indissoluble bond with her adoptive parents. Although there is no blood relationship between them, the family relationship is stronger than blood relationship. Her adoptive parents treated her like the apple of their eye and took good care of her, fearing that she would be harmed in the slightest. This is the truest and simplest form of family love. There is no need for blood ties. Just because there is love in the heart, it can be better than relatives.
Let’s talk about Qianlong’s successor. Her story is always somewhat mysterious and regretful in the mouths of those who have traveled back in time. Why did she decide to cut off her hair? The old gentleman of history always likes to play games of secrecy, making it difficult for people to see the whole truth. Some people said that she was killed by Qianlong in anger because she had done some unspeakable bad thing; others said that Qianlong was obsessed with the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, and she couldn't persuade her, so she cut off her black hair in a fit of anger. Glossy hair. Anyway, there are so many opinions, each with its own truth, and no one can tell which one is the truth.
Li Qingge values family affection, but what she values more is the sincerity. In this ancient society where men were superior to women, married daughters were like splashed water, often having to endure countless grievances and helplessness. The princesses in the palace often become victims of marriage, and their fate is often not decided by themselves. Li Qingge was like a mirror in her heart. She knew clearly that if she rashly admitted her marriage, if the successor only loved her son and wanted to use her momentum to fight for the throne, wouldn't she become a devil to help her younger brother? What's even more frightening is that if the biological mother is greedy and not only wants to seize the throne, but also wants to devour the Great Yan Dynasty to her son, then it will be even worse!
Li Qingge, she is a person with an ancient body and a modern soul. Her thoughts have long surpassed this era. She believes that everyone is an independent individual, neither a continuation of anyone nor an accessory to anyone else. She wants to make sure she is doing well first, and then worry about others. If there is only use and indifference in family relationships, then she would rather be an orphan, carefree and live freely in this world.
Therefore, she will not admit her marriage easily until she has found out the details of her successor. But she will definitely do it. As the king of the Great Yan Dynasty, she had to put the interests of the country first. Acknowledging relatives can not only strengthen the relationship with the Qing Dynasty, but maybe you can also use the blood relationship to gain some benefits, and even annex the north, which would be really beautiful. However, she kept these thoughts deep in her heart and did not disclose them to anyone easily.
Li Qingge knew it well. She knew that if she wanted to gain a firm foothold in the palace, she must first become stronger. When Dayan becomes stronger, she will have nothing to worry about when doing things. At that time, even if Qianlong wanted to make a small move, he would have to weigh the consequences. She is not the kind of woman who can be manipulated by others. She has her own ideas and opinions, and has enough strength and wisdom to face all challenges.
On New Year's Eve, the four plays ordered by Li Qingge became a huge hit in the opera house. "The Female Generals of the Yang Clan" was even more popular. All the dignitaries were vying to watch it, as if they could see those heroic female generals fighting bravely on the battlefield. And "Feng Qiu Huang" has set off a trend of freedom of marriage. Everyone began to oppose arranged marriages and advocated free love and civil affairs certificates. Weddings are becoming more and more fashionable, no longer a cumbersome ceremony, but full of modern atmosphere and romantic sentiment.
As soon as the Lantern Festival is over, all walks of life come back to life. Factories and construction sites are bustling with activity, and everyone is full of hope for the future and full of energy. The advancement of industrialization has made manufacturing technology more and more advanced, and even the military has benefited from it. Minister Chen Baorong was ordered to recruit troops. He trained artillery, infantry, cavalry and other arms with excellent combat effectiveness. Those soldiers were all in high spirits, as if they were ready to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and perform meritorious deeds at any time.
But Li Qingge felt that this was not enough. She believed that in order for the Great Yan Dynasty to become truly powerful, it must have three armies: sea, land and air. In this way, we can protect the country in all directions without blind spots, leaving no opportunity for the enemy to take advantage of. No matter how strong the army is, it can only stay at home. If it wants to stand firm on the world stage, the navy and air force must keep up. So, she began to prepare for the construction of the navy and air force. She wanted to bring the military power of the Great Yan Dynasty to unprecedented heights. Time flies by like a flash, and in a blink of an eye, it is the second year of Mingde, which is the twenty-fifth year of Qianlong. This year, the Great Yan Dynasty's science and technology, industry, and agriculture all made great progress. The new city is beautifully built and the public facilities are brand new. The ancient land in the south also glowed with new vitality under Li Qingge's governance. She is busy all day long with development, infrastructure, and technological changes. But her life was extremely fulfilling, because she knew that everything she did was for the future of the Great Yan Dynasty.
Looking at the Qing Dynasty in the north, Emperor Qianlong was immersed in the dream of Jiangnan all day long and refused to wake up. Since the Jingkang Incident in the Song Dynasty, the economic center of gravity has shifted southward. During the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, most taxes came from the south, especially Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Now, these places have all belonged to Dayan, Qianlong's money bag has been emptied, and even his bank account has been cancelled. He can no longer spend money and enjoy a luxurious life like before.
Qianlong was a man who liked to show off and save face. Seeing that his fiftieth birthday was approaching, he originally wanted to make himself famous and let everyone in the world know his majesty and dignity. But the national treasury was empty, and the private treasury of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was also at its bottom. In a hurry, he questioned the financial officials. The officials also looked embarrassed and said: "Your Majesty, the taxes from the south have been cut off. We are now struggling to live and eat, and we have no money at all!"
When Qianlong heard this, he became furious! Nan Bian'er's loss of land not only deprived him of luxury capital, but also affected his daily life. The Four Treasures of the Study, seal stones, exquisite porcelain, and silk fabrics used to be tributes from the south, but now they are all gone. He claimed to be a wise king in the prosperous times of Kangxi and Qianlong, and all the wealth in the four seas should belong to him. Never would I have thought that I would be so frustrated today! He sat on the dragon throne, looking at the empty treasury, his heart filled with helplessness and anger. He knew that the future of the Qing Dynasty was already in jeopardy.
Hey, there is really no way around this matter. How could his elite soldiers of the Eight Banners not be able to defeat the White Horse Army of the Great Yan Dynasty? Emperor Qianlong was sitting in the splendid Forbidden City, but his heart felt like a cold wind, and his unwillingness was like ice in winter, biting and deep. He was wearing a dragon robe, and the dragon pattern shone brightly in the candlelight, but it couldn't hide the sadness between his brows. His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, and each tap seemed to express his inner helplessness and anger.
Qianlong's level of enjoyment was indeed only a little worse than that of Cixi, the old lady who brought disaster to the country and the people. In his palace, there were countless treasures and delicious food, but his heart was just not satisfied. The emptiness was like a thirst in the desert that was hard to fill. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, pacing back and forth, and every step seemed to step on his heart, which was heavy and painful.
This emergency was so serious that all the ministers in the court and the concubines in the harem suffered. Some people's homes were confiscated because of a mistake they made; some people were dismissed because of a bad thing they did. The entire palace seemed to be shrouded in an invisible haze, and everyone was in danger, fearing that it would be their turn next.
Even the concubine, who once enjoyed great fame in the harem, was demoted to a concubine because she accidentally offended the emperor. She was wearing gorgeous palace clothes, but she couldn't hide the loneliness and sadness in her eyes. She was once Qianlong's favorite concubine, but now she has ended up like this. How can she not make people sigh?
In the harem, there is a lot of chaos now, and everyone is in danger. Only Queen Nala was so happy in her heart. She sat on the phoenix chair, with a sneer on her lips, and there was endless sarcasm and pride hidden in that smile. She sneered and said, "Humph, that goblin of the Wei family is still here today? It's true that the emperor is wise and powerful, but she just wants to be smart and use that green-faced girl as an example. Now she has tasted the bitter fruit, right?" As she said, She laughed so hard that her branches trembled, and her head swayed with her steps. The red emerald beads sparkled in the sun, as if they were also cheering for her victory.
Nanny Rong next to her was also smiling from ear to ear, and her wrinkled face became even more distorted because of her smile. She clapped her hands and said, "This is just shooting yourself in the foot! She usually relies on her talent and always likes to flatter people, but now she is so good that her flattery has landed on the horse's hooves. It would be weird if she didn't get a kick." Oh! I can even imagine her ugly face. Let’s see if she will be proud in the future!”
The queen smiled like a flower, her eyes flashed with pride and fierceness. She said: "You are right, this green-faced girl is really my lucky star. I remember back then, the Wei family and the Fucha family worked together to frame me. As a result, Fu Heng and his son lost their lives, and Fucha Mingrui also suffered. Now, the imperial concubine wants to take advantage of the emperor's fiftieth birthday to be promoted to a noble concubine, but because of that green-faced girl, the imperial concubine's dream is shattered and she can't even keep her status as a concubine. "
When Grandma Rong heard this, she was so frightened that she ran to the window and took a look to make sure no one was eavesdropping. Then she whispered: "Oh, my dear, you can't mention that green face easily. Girl! The emperor is jealous. If he hears it, it will be terrible!"
The queen smiled bitterly and shook her head, with a hint of bitterness and helplessness in her smile. She said: "What am I afraid of? I am a beauty now and my love has ended before I am old. Even if I say something rebellious, the emperor will not hear it. Besides, my position as queen was established by the emperor on the order of the queen mother. , if the Queen Mother doesn’t nod, who can destroy me?”
Aunt Rong nodded, her eyes full of loyalty and awe to the queen. She said: "The Queen Mother, she just wants to balance the harem and does not want any one family to be dominant, so you can sit firmly in the middle palace."
The queen sighed, her eyes becoming deep and complicated . She said: "Yes, at the time of the late Emperor, the harem was as chaotic as a pot of porridge. The Queen Mother went through so many ups and downs before taking the throne of Cining Palace. What she fears most is the imbalance in the harem."< br>
At this point, the queen's eyes softened, and she seemed to be caught in memories. She said: "I remember when Queen Xiaoxian passed away, the concubines fought fiercely for favor. The Queen Mother was lukewarm to me, but she supported me to become the queen. I was stupid at that time, I thought it was because I was a Manchu soldier. Now I realized that the Queen Mother did not want to hurt the feelings of mother and son, so she pushed me out to be angry with the Emperor. Ah, she has become a jealous woman in the eyes of the emperor."
Mother Rong comforted her softly: "My dear wife, a little impatience will lead to big plans. All the women in the palace have to temper themselves. That's it. When the twelfth brother grows up and I ascend to the position of Queen Mother, you don't have to worry about anything."
After hearing this, the queen's eyes flashed with determination and expectation. . She said: "Yes, for myself, for Yongzhuang, and for my children who died young, I have to rely on the Queen Mother's protection..." At this point, the Queen thought of herself again The eldest daughter and youngest son who died young, the hatred in their hearts became even stronger.
I think back then, when the fifth princess was born, Queen Xiaoxian's seventh elder brother Yongcong died of a serious illness. It was a stormy night, and the cries of the fifth princess were intertwined with the thunder outside, as if foreshadowing her ill-fated fate. That goblin of the Wei family actually spread rumors secretly, saying that the fifth princess killed her legitimate son. Those rumors were like poisonous arrows, shooting at the innocent fifth princess and the queen's heart.
What’s the result? The responsibility for the early death of Queen Xiaoxian was also pushed onto the fifth princess. Where is the emperor? As soon as I heard this, I hated the fifth princess as much as I hated rags. He looked at the fifth princess with eyes full of indifference and disgust, as if she were an ominous thing. Everyone in the palace followed her example and slacked off her. She was no longer the pampered princess, but a forgotten corner.
Finally one day, the fifth princess died of choking while eating. Her death was as silent as a fallen leaf, but it left the queen with endless pain and regret. Where is the younger son Yongjing? He also died unexpectedly. His death broke the queen's heart like a bolt from the blue and plunged her into endless darkness.
The queen knew very well that this was not an accident at all! But there is no evidence! So she put all this debt on the concubine's head! She thought, if the Wei family hadn't spread those rumors back then, how could the emperor hate his daughter so much? How could the people in the palace be so lax about her? How could he lose his beloved daughter?
The queen's eyes shone with a cold light, which was as biting as ice in winter. She said: "Wei and I are incompatible! She without me! Me without her! I must make her repay me double the pain of losing a daughter!"
But the queen didn’t know that the fifth princess actually just fainted because she choked on food! Where is the imperial physician? But he misjudged that she was dead! It was a heartbreaking mistake, an irreversible tragedy. Royal etiquette is very strict. Children who die in infancy are regarded as unlucky objects and cannot be buried in the imperial mausoleum!
Only the eighteenth prince of Kangxi, Yinxun, died at the age of six! But he was buried in the bedroom of the Concubine Jingling Garden! This is a special case among princes! This special case happened when the prince was deposed twice and established twice. At that time, the old emperor was afraid of his adult son, but he loved his younger son deeply, so he gave him this Special treatment.
Not long after the fifth princess was buried, she woke up in the coffin! She opened her eyes and saw darkness all around her. She didn't know where she was or what she was going through. All she remembered was that she choked while eating and then lost consciousness. Now she woke up, only to find herself lying in a small space, surrounded by the smell of earth and rotten wood.
She lost her memory because she was suffocated for too long! She didn't know who she was or why she was here. She only remembered a strong survival instinct driving her to struggle and cry out. Fortunately, the lid of the coffin was not tightly closed, and she struggled to crawl out with her survival instinct.
When she crawled out of the coffin, it was drizzling in the sky. She looked up at the sky, the rain hitting her face, and she felt an unprecedented sense of freshness and freedom. She didn't know where she was going or what her future would be, but she knew she wanted to live.
Later she met her adoptive parents and was able to survive. They were a kind couple who took her in and gave her a warm home. They don't know her identity or her past, but they are willing to give her a future. Under their care, she gradually forgot the pain and fear of the past and started a new life.
The twists and turns involved are not something that ordinary people can predict! Where is the queen? She heard that the fifth princess’s grave had been dug up and no bones were left! She thought that someone was taking revenge on her and wanted her daughter to die without her body intact! She searched and searched but couldn't find it! Her heart was filled with anxiety and fear. She was afraid that something bad might really happen to her daughter.
What’s the end? She put this debt on the concubine's head again! She vowed to take revenge! She wanted her concubine to pay the price and let her know the consequences of offending the queen. So she began to suppress and exclude her concubines, which caused her status in the harem to plummet.
For more than ten years, the queen and your concubine have been fighting like black-eyed chickens, refusing to give in to each other! And what about the Queen Mother Niu Hulu in Cining Palace? But she sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, watching the fight with a cold eye, and firmly controlling the power of the harem.
Qianlong’s fiftieth birthday ended in desertion and frustration! To relax? He took the princes, ministers, and guards to the Xishan Paddock for hunting! It was a crisp autumn day, the sun was shining all over the earth, and everything seemed full of vitality. Qianlong rode a horse and galloped on the vast grassland, and his mood seemed to become lighter with this free running.
However, in his heart, the unwillingness and anger still lingered like a shadow. He
Unexpectedly, this hunting activity turned out to be like a drama, leading to a romantic story about an illegitimate daughter recognizing her father, and the true and false relationships. It was really unexpected. In this ancient land, every gust of wind that blows seems to carry the dust of history and the mystery of the future, intertwined into complex and changeable pictures.
At that time, Li Qingge, a woman from another world, had not yet fully adapted to this strange and unconventional world. Her heart was filled with exploration of the unknown and longing for the future, but she had no time to care about those troubled and trivial things. For her, building a strong country and allowing people to live and work in peace and contentment are the firmest beliefs in her heart.
Since the spring of the 24th year of Qianlong's reign, Jinling City has been busy. With extensive construction, reconstruction and expansion, every place is filled with a breath of new life. By the autumn and August of the 25th year, on the occasion of the emperor's birthday, the ancient city had been completely renewed, as if it had put on gorgeous clothes to welcome the arrival of a new era.
Walking on the main road of Jinling City, Li Qingge couldn't help but be shocked by the sight in front of him. The broad avenue is large enough to accommodate ten cars traveling in parallel, and you can see as far as the eye can see. The street lights on both sides of the road are as bright as day, lighting up the night. The green belt stretches endlessly, with green trees and the fragrance of flowers, making you feel like you are in a modern city. Such a scene reminded her of the bustling city in her previous life, and she felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy in her heart.
Originally, Li Qingge planned to pave the road with asphalt to improve traffic conditions. However, with the rewards of the system, she unexpectedly obtained a super large oil field. Asphalt, a by-product of petroleum, is higher quality and has a longer lifespan than asphalt. So, she decided to upgrade them all and turn waste into treasure. This move not only improves the quality of the roads, but also adds a touch of modern urban style to Jinling City.
In the modernization construction of the capital, asphalt roads are just embellishments, and the central business districts (CBD) of each district are the real highlight. The CBD in each district integrates finance, commerce, hotels, shopping, and entertainment, forming a spectacular complex. High-rise buildings rise from the ground, with glass curtain walls shining in the sun. Residents shuttle here and enjoy the convenience and fun of modern shopping. Such a scene made Li Qingge feel extremely gratified and proud.
However, the people who benefited most were not the residents or the tax government, but the heroes who helped Li Qingge expand the territory and establish the Dayan Kingdom. In ancient times, the founding heroes were often granted the title of Duke, Marquis, or Count, and were even posthumously awarded royal titles and titles to the Imperial Ancestral Temple after their death. However, "when the birds are gone, a good bow is hidden; when a cunning rabbit dies, the lackeys are cooked." People with great achievements often do not end well. For example, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty almost killed all the heroes of the past.
Li Qingge was well aware of this historical lesson, so after the establishment of the country, he implemented a constitutional monarchy. Although he did not abolish the title system, he strictly controlled the number of titles to prevent large landowners and nobles from becoming too powerful. , leaving behind disasters for future generations. Except for a few people such as Liu Yong and Su Xiaomei who were granted the title of marquis or earl, no one else was promoted. However, Li Qingge was not an ungrateful person. Although she rarely bestowed titles, she did not give a lot of glory and wealth to the heroes.
The land allocated to these heroes was of the highest quality, fertile and vast, enough to provide adequate food and clothing for their descendants. Moreover, they were also given equity interests in commercial real estate in core locations, which could be passed down to future generations. Such a reward was both fair and generous, making people praise Li Qingge for his generosity and wisdom. The heroes were also very happy, thinking that such a reward was the best, so as not to arouse jealousy.
In addition to roads and the CBD, the renovation of houses and the laying of water, electricity and gas are also in full swing. While state-owned enterprises are booming, private companies are also springing up. Most of the first batch of private enterprises in Dayan Kingdom were transformed from old landlords. Li Qingge confiscated their land and eradicated the power of landlords and gentry. However, for those landlords with good reputations, who did not bully the people and actively cooperated with the reform, she only took back the land, but retained their wealth.
Most of these landowners are educated, knowledgeable and good at research. Seeing the great changes in Dayan Kingdom, they knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so they invested money to respond to the reform, build factories and raise taxes. Their joining has injected new vitality into the economic development of Dayan Kingdom.
Li Qingge also reformed the official system and established year-end bonuses to encourage officials' performance. She is well aware that the enthusiasm and creativity of officials are important driving forces for national development. Therefore, she encouraged officials to work hard and contribute to the prosperity of the country by setting up year-end bonuses. This initiative received enthusiastic response and active support from officials.
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