Chapter 74
After Nangong Zeyu drank the bowl of soup.
Suddenly I felt like I had forgotten something important.
He shook his head, looked at Chunliu who was standing beside him and gently serving him food, and subconsciously called out: "Chunliu..."
Chun Liu looked at Nangong Zeyu shyly: "Your Majesty, this servant is here."
A voice suddenly appeared in Nangong Zeyu's heart.
He kept repeating in his mind: "The woman standing in front of me is the woman you love most..."
Nangong Zeyu's eyes were a little blurry: "Chun Liu..."
Chunliu patiently responded to every call from Nangong Zeyu.
Nangong Zeyu gradually lost his mind with repeated calls.
He immediately stood up and hugged Chunliu: "Chunliu..."
Chun Liu was frightened by Nangong Zeyu's actions at first.
After she realized what was happening, she happily hugged Nangong Zeyu back: "Your Majesty~"
Nangong Zeyu hugged Chunliu tightly: "Be good, call me Zeyu."
Chunliu blushed and called out timidly, "Zeyu~"
The two of them were in love and had a loving breakfast together.
As for Lu Bingyan... Nangong Zeyu had long forgotten about her.
Li Ningyun watched with great interest: "Do you think the male protagonist likes Lu Bingyan or that wild chicken system?"
How come he likes so much the artificial beauties created by such technology and hard work as the system?
The little girl also looked at it with great interest: "Maybe the hero likes the system?"
Li Ningyun nodded, looking very reasonable.
Nangong Zeyu quickly packed up and returned to Chuan Country.
Li Ningyun would occasionally check on Nangong Zeyu's situation as if she were watching an idol drama.
Most of the time is spent on building Hongxin Kingdom.
Now the Hongxin Kingdom is united.
Li Ningyun first reduced the taxes on farmers.
From the original five-to-one tax rate, it has been changed to the current twelve-to-one tax rate.
And promote the cultivation of potatoes, sweet potatoes and corn.
He also distributed all the land that had been in the hands of corrupt officials and that had been voluntarily surrendered by officials to the people.
Now that the people have land in their hands, they have endless energy to farm.
Li Ningyun was not in the mood to implement those policies slowly.
Anyway, no officials dare to say anything now.
Then I might as well just roll up my sleeves and do whatever I want!
If you don't agree, then pack up and leave!
Anyway, Li Ningyun intends to carry out her reputation as a tyrant to the end this time.
After the land was distributed, Li Ningyun began to encourage the people to reclaim wasteland.
A document was also issued stating that no taxes would be collected on newly reclaimed land for three years.
She also vigorously cultivates and discovers various talents.
As long as you have a skill, you can exchange your invention for money.
There are also different levels of invention rewards.
All the people would look towards the imperial city when they had nothing to do.
If anyone said something bad about the emperor at this time, he would be beaten to death.
During this period, a very interesting thing happened.
A spy of Chu Anguo who had been stationed in Hongxin Kingdom for many years was captured and sent to the government.
The reason was that the spy was drunk and ran to the neighbor's house to slander the current emperor.
The neighbor couldn't stand it anymore, so the two of them started fighting.
Chu Anguo's spy was beaten by his neighbor until he vomited blood.
The neighbor nearby heard the noise and rushed out to check. When he saw the two men fighting, he rushed over to separate them.
The neighbor yelled angrily, "Don't stop me! I'm going to beat this ungrateful guy to death!"
Another neighbor quickly stopped him: "No, no, we are all neighbors..."
The neighbor's eyes turned red: "What the hell do you know?! He actually dared to speak ill of the current emperor! And you are still helping him! Are you guys in the same group?"
The neighbor finished yelling.
It was quiet all around.
Everyone turned to look at the spy who had been punched several times.
The spy's mind was completely clear at this time.
He looked at the group of people and swallowed secretly.
The footsteps began to move slowly towards the door.
But it was too late.
The group of people rushed directly towards the spy.
He started punching and kicking him.
In the end, it was the government officials who came and rescued the poor spy.
Even so, the spy's body was covered with bruises, looking very miserable.
After the government learned what had happened, they treated the people who had assaulted others leniently.
The person was released in less than half an hour.
As for the person who dared to speak ill of the emperor, the government did not show any mercy.
Dare to disrespect the emperor! You must be skinned alive! So he was tortured.
Spies were not specially trained talents.
He only agreed to be a spy for Chu Anguo and collect some intelligence because of his greed for money.
How could anyone withstand such severe torture?
So he quickly confessed and said that he was Chu Anguo's secret agent.
When the official heard this, he was shocked! He was so proud of himself!
He immediately reported it to his superiors.
So Li Ningyun also knew about this matter which made her laugh and cry.
What else is there to say?
Whether common people or officials, all received rewards.
After hearing this, the people had a better impression of the emperor.
They began to strongly support the policies introduced by the emperor.
This indirectly stimulated the enthusiasm of the whole nation for invention.
Li Ningyun repeatedly instructed the officials below.
As long as the invention benefits the country and the people and meets the requirements, it must be rewarded according to the established regulations.
Anyone who acts in a corrupt manner for personal gain will be severely punished!
The officials were really afraid of the emperor's methods.
They were all so quiet that they didn't dare to have any other thoughts.
But then again.
Although the emperor is strict in his dealings, he is clear about rewards and punishments.
As long as you honestly follow the emperor's arrangements and work for the people.
The emperor’s reward was also very generous.
Therefore, for various reasons, officials did not dare to embezzle.
But because of his hard work, his family lived a very prosperous life.
This allowed those officials who had lost their original intentions to gradually regain the ambition they had when they were studying, wanting to "establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the past sages, and bring peace to the world for all generations."
And it must be said that they were holding gold and silver rewards from the emperor.
What he saw in his eyes were the gazes of the people filled with gratitude and admiration.
Their mood was somewhat complicated.
It turns out that this is what it feels like to be a good official.
They were encouraged to work harder.
Li Ningyun even wrote a book for them.
The book records in detail everything this group of officials did for the country and the people.
So that they can leave their names in history.
That's leaving your name in history! The ultimate ideal and goal of a scholar!
The emperor had completely grasped their little thoughts! Apart from working hard for the people and the emperor, they didn't want to have any other thoughts.
As farming became more and more prosperous.
Although taxes were reduced by more than half.
But by the time of autumn harvest, the country’s granaries were more than eight times full compared to previous years!
The reason is that in the past officials did not have to pay taxes on their land.
Those who can afford it don’t have to pay taxes, and those who can’t afford it can’t pay taxes even if they want to.
How ironic?
When the people had surplus food, they wanted to make their lives better.
So every household started raising poultry and livestock.
The lives of the people of Hongxin Country are becoming more and more hopeful.
Li Ningyun began to reorganize the business again.
Although there are four classes of people, scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, merchants are ranked last.
But without businessmen, the country cannot function.
It's like the potatoes in Dongcheng are good, but they are too far away and people don't have time to buy them.
But if merchants transport potatoes from Dongcheng to various cities, then the people in that city will be able to eat the delicious potatoes from Dongcheng.
Li Ningyun improved the status of businessmen.
The children of merchants could also take part in the imperial examinations and win glory for the country, but the merchants were required to pay taxes.
The merchants were not very happy at first, but when they heard that their sons could take the imperial examinations and change their fortunes, they were very happy.
They were all excited.
You know, in the past, children of businessmen were not allowed to take the imperial examinations!
Moreover, the daughters of merchants could only be concubines of high-ranking officials and could not be married as wives.
Even if they possessed countless wealth, they were still just lowly people in the eyes of those officials.
Now that the emperor has issued such a policy, the entire family can change their status just by paying some taxes.
They really want it!
The new policy was issued smoothly.
Merchants arrived at the various prefectural offices early in the morning, holding silver and account books and lined up in long queues.
I’m afraid it’s too late and there will be no more spots.
This shocked the officials in the yamen.
Isn’t it said that businessmen pursue profit?
Why are these merchants rushing to give us money?
Although they were puzzled, their actions were very quick.
After everything was settled, Li Ningyun began to organize people to build roads.
The national treasury is now very rich in silver.
Li Ningyun's prestige in Hongxin Country is unmatched.
When the big-character poster recruiting workers was posted on the city wall.
The people knew that the emperor wanted to build a road for them.
In addition, each person received a daily wage of 200 coins.
Many people signed up enthusiastically.
Even some common people who had few people in their families pushed forward their most capable sons to support the emperor.
The emperor is a good man. They believe that as long as they follow the emperor, their future lives will be like those of gods!
Li Ningyun also used modern knowledge to produce paper and printing.
Reduce the cost of reading to the lowest level.
Then schools began to be built in various regions of Hongxin Kingdom.
All children who are of the appropriate age can attend school.
As the price of books has dropped, ordinary people can afford to buy textbooks.
They have suffered all their lives from lack of education, and all they know is working hard in the fields. In the end, the crops they grow are not theirs.
I farmed the land for a year, but in the end, my family still had to go hungry.
If it weren't for the emperor, they might have starved to death now!
Now the emperor not only allows them to have enough food to eat, but also gives their children the opportunity to go to school. While they are grateful, they also do not forget to remind their children to study hard and go to Kyoto to repay the emperor when they grow up.
Otherwise, how can they be worthy of everything the emperor has done for them, the common people?
When Hongxin Kingdom was thriving.
Nangong Zeyu and Chunliu are in a love-hate relationship.
Chunliu becomes more and more greedy because of the temptation of the system.
She began to feel dissatisfied with the benefits Nangong Zeyu brought her.
She began to follow the system's arrangements and conquered various handsome men in Chu'an Country in exchange for system rewards.
This system is truly a master of time management.
It can arrange all the time of Chunliu in a perfect way.
Even when Nangong Zeyu went to the toilet, Chunliu would hook up with a sword-wielding guard.
Although she was in the palace, she was so favored that Chun Liu and Nangong Zeyu acted like a spoiled child.
Nangong Zeyu agreed to her request to leave the palace for fun at any time.
So Chunliu would sneak out of the palace whenever she had nothing to do.
Because she conquered the sword-wielding guard that Nangong Zeyu gave her.
So Nangong Zeyu didn't know what happened to her outside.
The guards deliberately concealed the truth from Nangong Zeyu for Chunliu.
The guard accompanied Chunliu outside to pursue handsome men with a heartbroken look.
At the same time, she comforted herself that Chunliu did such a thing just because she did not love the emperor but had to stay in the palace. She was sad.
I must protect her and never let the emperor know about this.
Otherwise Chunliu will be in danger.
But how can paper cover fire?
Chunliu's strategy was so successful that those people couldn't help but fall in love with her.
They all wanted to take her for themselves.
However, due to the imperial power, no one dared to act rashly.
However, they did not dare to move. As the emperor's half-brother, the King of Chu was unwilling to give in again.
In his heart, Nangong Zeyu's throne was given to him by him.
How could he occupy the throne and at the same time monopolize his beloved woman?!
So he began to station troops, intending to snatch Chunliu back from his royal brother.
And those who helped him were those who were unaware of each other's existence and were determined to rescue their loved ones from the cage in the palace.
So, when Nangong Zeyu didn't know.
His good brother formed a cuckold alliance for him.
Not only did she want to snatch the woman he loved most from him, she also wanted to take away his kingdom.
The pheasant system that was originally working diligently according to the little loli's instructions suddenly received a large amount of national luck one day.
It shocked the query from where it came from.
But he discovered that this wave of national fortune came from Chu Anguo.
To be honest, the pheasant system is a bit confusing.
Why didn't he let Chunliu cause trouble for the government?
But Chu Anguo's national fortune is declining rapidly?
The system didn’t understand, so it asked the little loli for help.
The little girl didn't understand either, but she didn't want to show weakness in front of this idiot system.
She pretended to be profound and said, "This is called the secret of heaven. You are still young and don't understand normality."
Pheasant System: "...Zizizizi...Zizizi..."
The little Loli felt guilty when she heard the smoking sound of electricity from the Pheasant System.
Otherwise, why is it called a wild system?
So hard to fool.
The CPU is about to smoke...
The system, which did not get an answer, continued to go back to help Chunliu.
Through the little loli, Li Ningyun saw various idol and ethics dramas from the perspective of the system.
She enjoyed it very much. It was one of the few pastimes she had in recent years.
Nangong Zeyu finally found out about Chunliu's emotional entanglements with so many people outside the palace.
But he still couldn't let go of Chunliu.
But he didn't want Chunliu to continue to be entangled with those people outside the palace, so he could only imprison Chunliu in his own palace.
Don't let her see anyone.
Chunliu refused to leave the palace, which made the group of beautiful women outside very anxious.
They wished they could turn into knights, tear down the palace and rescue their princess.
But they didn't dare to go to the cannibalistic palace to rescue their princess, so they could only get drunk in their own yard every day facing the towering city walls.
But they hope that their princess can come out on her own and be with them.
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