As the Night Dynasty entered a rare period of peace and prosperity, Chen Xiao began to turn his attention to the development of people's livelihoods within the country.
She knew that lasting stability depended not only on strong military power and diplomatic strategies, but also on the prosperity and well-being of the people.
Therefore, Chen Xiao issued an order to carry out large-scale water conservancy projects.
She appointed Xu Ruyan as the Director of Water Conservancy, responsible for the repair and construction of major water conservancy facilities throughout the country.
After receiving the order, Xu Ruyan worked day and night, shuttling between various construction sites.
He personally surveyed the terrain and discussed design plans with the craftsmen, striving to ensure that every water conservancy project could achieve maximum benefits.
During the construction process, technical difficulties and material shortages were encountered. Xu Ruyan actively coordinated resources from all parties to seek solutions.
Through unremitting efforts, irrigation canals were connected, farmland received ample water, grain yields increased significantly, and people's lives became more prosperous.
At the same time, Chen Xiao also strongly supports the development of cultural and educational undertakings.
She established academies in the capital and other places, attracting talented people and providing students with a good learning environment.
Princess Yuanyin volunteered to take charge of the academy's management and teaching.
She personally selected teaching materials, hired renowned teachers, and encouraged students to freely explore academic topics, thus cultivating generations of insightful individuals.
These students not only achieved excellent results in the imperial examinations and entered officialdom to serve the country, but also demonstrated outstanding talent in literature, art, science and technology, promoting the prosperity and development of the Night Dynasty culture.
Feng Yichen continues to play a unique role in the martial arts world.
Using his prestige, he united various sects to form a martial arts alliance aimed at maintaining order in the martial arts world and cracking down on evil forces.
Under Feng Yichen's leadership, the Jianghu Alliance actively participated in maintaining order in the Night Dynasty.
They assisted the government in apprehending fugitives and cracking down on smuggling, banditry, and other illegal activities, making significant contributions to the social stability of the Night Dynasty.
After achieving great success in mining operations in the south, Su Yao turned her attention to the field of commerce and trade.
She discovered many inconveniences in Yechao's trade with neighboring countries, so she proposed a series of reform measures to Chen Xiao, including simplifying trade procedures, reducing tariffs, and opening up new trade routes.
Chen Xiao adopted her suggestion and appointed her as a trade envoy, responsible for trade negotiations with various countries.
With her excellent negotiation skills and keen business acumen, Su Yao signed a series of mutually beneficial trade agreements with neighboring countries. As a result, the commercial trade of Yechao flourished, the market was filled with a dazzling array of goods, and the quality of life of the people was greatly improved.
Xu Ruyu never relaxed his military defense work on the border.
He knew that peace was hard-won and was always vigilant about the movements of neighboring countries.
He actively trained soldiers, improved military equipment, and strengthened the construction of border defenses.
At the same time, he also paid attention to his relationship with the local people, organizing soldiers to help them reclaim wasteland and build houses, which won the heartfelt support of the people.
Thanks to his efforts, the borders of the Night Dynasty became impregnable, serving as a solid barrier for national peace and security.
Years later, Chen Xiao stood on the city wall of the palace, overlooking the bustling capital and the peaceful and prosperous people, and was filled with emotion.
She knew that all this prosperity was inseparable from the joint efforts of her like-minded partners.
Throughout the long history of the Night Dynasty, their names will forever shine, becoming a source of inspiration for future generations to strive forward.
One day, Chen Xiao was reviewing memorials submitted from various regions in the imperial study when an urgent secret letter broke the peace.
The letter stated that a mysterious power fluctuation had appeared in the far north of Yechao, suspected to be the emergence of ancient ruins.
This force is powerful and unstable; if left unchecked, it could cause disaster and affect the stability of the Night Dynasty.
Chen Xiao immediately summoned Xu Ruyu, Feng Yichen, Su Yao, and others to discuss countermeasures. Xu Ruyu, with a solemn expression, spoke first: "Your Majesty, the environment in the far north is harsh, with ice and snow, making it difficult for ordinary people to survive. Moreover, the dangers within the ruins are unknown, so this matter must be handled with caution."
Feng Yichen gently stroked the hilt of his sword, his gaze resolute: "No matter what dangers lie ahead, for the sake of the peace of the Night Dynasty, I am willing to go and find out."
Su Yao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Ancient ruins often contain unknown secrets. Perhaps there are things among them that can help the Night Dynasty develop. We should not give up easily."
After some discussion, the group decided that Xu Ruyu, Feng Yichen, and Su Yao would lead an elite team to the far north to explore the ruins, while Chen Xiao would stay in the capital to oversee the overall situation and ensure stability in the rear.
As the group traveled north, the closer they got to the far north, the lower the temperature became, with fierce winds and blizzards making it almost impossible to open their eyes.
Along the way, they encountered a group of ferocious ice beasts.
These behemoths are enormous, with thick hides and the ability to manipulate ice and snow; the icy breath they exhale can freeze a person instantly.
Xu Ruyu brandished her long sword and engaged in close combat with the giant beast, her blade flashing as she tried to find its weakness.
Feng Yichen unleashed a wind-based spell, creating a howling gale that dispersed the chilling aura spewed by the giant beast, thus creating an opportunity for his teammates to attack.
Su Yao cast spells from the rear to assist her teammates and heal their injuries.
After a fierce battle, the group finally defeated the giant ice beast, but they were all exhausted.
After a short rest, they continued their journey and finally arrived at the source of the mysterious power fluctuations—an ancient ruin hidden deep within a glacier.
The gate to the ruins was tightly shut, covered with strange runes, exuding a mysterious aura.
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