The Battle of Dongjin was like a powerful stimulant injected into the young and thirsty behemoth that was the Star Kingdom.
The year following the war became an unprecedented "golden age" of explosive growth in the empire's history, one that could never be replicated. And the beginning of all this stemmed from an unprecedented baby boom that swept the entire country.
The arrival of five million women from Yingzhou was like a timely rain, completely resolving the problem of a surplus of men and a shortage of women that had plagued the kingdom for many years.
Lin Feng's order to "assign them as concubines and encourage childbirth" turned these women into the empire's "reproductive resources" in the simplest and most brutal way.
Stimulated by the Empire's powerful propaganda machine and generous birth subsidies, every family in the kingdom regards "producing offspring for His Majesty and ensuring the future of the Empire" as the highest honor and primary task.
The Imperial Academy of Sciences, the Institute for Population Strategy and Social Development, in the capital city of Sejong.
Chen Jingwen, the institute director, dressed in a white research coat, stood respectfully in front of Lin Feng's holographic projection, reporting the latest data.
His face was filled with barely suppressed excitement and awe.
"Your Majesty, according to our latest statistical model analysis, since the implementation of the 'New National Integration Plan' a year ago, our country's population structure has undergone tremendous changes. The total population has soared from 90 million before the war to 130 million!"
Chen Jingwen waved his hand, and a dynamic data chart appeared in front of Lin Feng.
"Your Majesty, in the past year, we have welcomed more than 20 million newborns! This is a miracle, an unprecedented birth peak in human history!"
Lin Feng sat on the throne of the "Nine Heavens Moon-Embracing Palace," his face calm, but a satisfied glint in his eyes.
This is the result he wanted. Population is the cornerstone of all hegemony.
"Of these 20 million newborns, what percentage are 'new bloodlines' whose fathers are citizens of our kingdom and whose mothers are women from Yingzhou?" Lin Feng asked, as this was the question he was most concerned about.
"Your Majesty, the proportion is as high as ninety-nine percent!"
Chen Jingwen's voice trembled slightly with excitement, "According to our genetic tracking and analysis, these 'new bloodline' babies have perfectly inherited the excellent genes of our kingdom's citizens in terms of physique and intelligence. At the same time, the personality traits they inherited from their mothers generally show higher levels of obedience and discipline. They are... they are the most perfect citizens born to serve the empire!"
“Very good.” Lin Feng nodded. “What I need is not only quantity, but also quality. Continue to increase nutritional subsidies for pregnant women and newborns, especially for families with ‘new bloodlines.’ I want every child in the Empire to have the strongest physique from birth. They are the Empire’s future soldiers, workers, and colonists, and their bodies are the Empire’s most valuable strategic resource.”
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chen Jingwen bowed deeply. "Furthermore, Your Majesty, with the first batch of 'infants' about to enter school age, the Ministry of Education has submitted a brand-new education reform plan. The core of the plan is to comprehensively strengthen 'loyalty to the emperor and patriotism,' 'imperial honor,' and 'military physical education' from kindergarten onwards. This will ensure that our next generation, both mentally and physically, becomes your sharpest sword and strongest shield!"
"Granted." Lin Feng waved his hand.
"Yes! Your Majesty is wise!" The holographic projection disappeared, but Chen Jingwen remained bowed, not daring to straighten up for a long time.
He knew he was witnessing the rise of a great empire, and leading it all was a godlike monarch.
Long Shu's home in Cuihu Villa District.
The spacious living room was filled with the joyful laughter of children.
Long Shu is now the deputy commander of the Internal Security Forces, holding a prominent position. His family has also become a model "family" in the empire.
The first wife was holding a chubby baby boy who had just turned one year old, and she couldn't stop smiling.
This is her and Long Shu's third child. Her sisters are also holding or leading their own children.
On the other side of the living room, Sato Yuki, now officially named "Ryuyuki" by Ryushu, is gently teaching a four-year-old boy to write.
That boy, with a robust and chubby face, looked remarkably like Long Shu. He was Long Shu's first "new bloodline" son, Long Zhan.
“Zhan’er, this character is pronounced ‘zhong’. The ‘zhong’ of loyalty.” Long Xue demonstrated the character stroke by stroke on the electronic writing board in standard Imperial language. “You must remember that loyalty to His Majesty is the first family motto for every member of the Long family.”
"I understand, Xue Niang," Long Zhan replied in a childish voice, then tried his best to imitate the character "忠" (loyalty) with his immature handwriting.
Long Shu leaned back on the sofa, looking at the harmonious scene before him, his heart filled with endless satisfaction and pride.
In just one year, his family has grown from six to a large family with ten children. Now, his happiest moment every day is coming home from work and hearing his children calling him "Father."
"My dear, look at our Zhan'er, how well he writes! Sister Xue taught him so well."
The first wife walked over, carrying the child, and said with a smile.
She no longer harbored any resentment towards Long Xue, her "concubine," but was instead filled with gratitude. It was Long Xue's arrival and "high productivity" that earned Long Shu considerable prestige within the Imperial Guard, and his rank rose steadily.
"That's right, look who their children are." Long Shu laughed smugly. He walked over and pulled Long Xue and Long Zhan into his arms. "Our little Xue is now a great contributor to our family. Come on, give her a kiss!"
Long Xue's cheeks flushed, and she obediently let Long Shu kiss her on the cheek.
The fear and confusion of a year ago were long gone from her eyes; in their place was a peace and happiness that she had fully embraced and was even proud of.
She was proud to be Long Shu's woman and proud to have given birth to an outstanding "son of the empire".
She would occasionally think of that hometown she could never return to, but that feeling was already very distant, like watching a sad old movie that had nothing to do with her.
Her family, relying on the "allowance" she sent back every month, lived a life of luxury in that hellish hometown.
Her younger brother even had the opportunity to enter the "Preparatory Talent School" established by the Empire in Dongjin. She knew who had given her all of this.
“My dear,” Long Xue said softly, “a few days ago, the community issued new ‘Fertility Hero’ medals and bonuses. Our family received the highest level again this time. His Majesty is truly…so kind.”
“Of course!” Long Shu’s voice was loud and fervent. “Everything we have is given to us by His Majesty! All we can do is give birth to more children for His Majesty and raise more loyal warriors! Tell the children that when they grow up, they should all join the army, conquer more worlds for His Majesty, and bring back more… good women like you, Xue Niang!”
"Yes!" Long Xue nodded heavily, her eyes shining with admiration.
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