In ten years, Jiang Yi's business reach has extended to all sectors of the Song Dynasty. And the number of farmers who have benefited from her kindness is countless.
While the high-ranking officials in Bianliang were still engaging in lofty discussions in the imperial court, the Song Dynasty's strongest border army was already marching towards Bianliang.
Using civil officials to control the military was a consistent tactic of the Song emperors. After all, Zhao Kuangyin's ascension to the throne was illegitimate, and what they feared most was that a military general might one day seize the throne.
But now, instead of a military general donning a yellow robe, there's a tomboy who's traveled through time for a vacation and can't stand it anymore.
This picturesque land was not so much trampled under the iron hooves of foreign tribes, but rather ruined by those so-called scholar-officials themselves.
If that's the case, why bother with scholar-officials?
In their quest for power and profit, they disregarded national righteousness, and the Song Dynasty prioritized civil over military power. Especially that damned Han Qi, who claimed that only those who called out names at the Donghua Gate were true men.
Jiang Yi easily ignited this massive rebellion against the Zhao imperial family.
As for what would happen to the world after the rebellion, Jiang Yi was too lazy to think about it.
She's here on vacation, so naturally she can do whatever she wants.
Moreover, her business empire has now grown so large that officials in many prefectures and counties have to listen to the advice of the Chamber of Commerce before they can act.
Within a month of the border troops' departure, Bianliang City fell under their control.
The entire Zhao Song imperial family became prisoners, as did all the high-ranking officials in the city. Then came the public trial.
Whether to keep these people or kill them, Jiang Yi left the decision to the people of the world.
Of course, Jiang Yi had already had a thorough investigation of these people's life deeds and made it public.
Corrupt officials, kill them!
Incompetent people, demote them!
Those who commit murder shall be executed!
This massive purge lasted for more than half a year.
But the entire Song Dynasty did not descend into chaos.
Chambers of commerce in various places have taken over local administration, and all matters are decided through consultation.
At this point, the people of the world suddenly realized that they could live well even without an emperor.
Jiang Yi gave only a few casual pointers, and a council was established in Bianliang City.
The council was filled with people from all walks of life, including scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants.
The army is independent and located abroad.
They obey both the directives of the parliament and those of the parliament, and have a unique set of criteria for evaluating staff members.
Now, there are two centers of power in the world, checking and balancing each other.
Jiang Yi thought that would be the end of it, but who would have thought that she would be given a yellow robe?
Of course, she was merely a symbolic figure.
She may not interfere in specific political affairs. However, any major decree must be approved by her as the Empress to be truly effective.
Is this considered a constitutional monarchy?
As a political novice, Jiang Yi had no idea what the current situation of the Song Dynasty was.
However, she couldn't be bothered to care.
To be precise, she wasn't in the mood to care about these things right now, because Sheng Minglan had someone she loved.
Qi Heng!
Speaking of which, the Duke of Qi's family was considered to be related to the imperial family and was among those to be purged.
Jiang Yi had no idea how Sheng Minglan had met Qi Heng. Could this be the legendary ill-fated relationship?
In the original drama, Sheng Minglan's official partner was Gu Er!
Upon thinking of Gu Er, Jiang Yi immediately had someone investigate. Jiang Yi was speechless upon receiving the news.
Because she took Sheng Minglan away, not only were the Sheng family's good days over, but Gu Er also suffered a miserable fate. He failed to see through Zhu Manniang's true colors and ended up disgraced.
As for Qi Heng?
It's not that Jiang Yi looks down on him, but he's too soft-hearted and practically a mama's boy, definitely not a good match.
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