Chen Xiao remained silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly: "What Feng Yichen said makes some sense. However, the matter of the divine artifact is of great importance, and I still need to consider it carefully."
After saying that, she turned and left the library with steady steps, leaving Su Yao and Feng Yichen speechless.
Su Yao sighed softly, her face full of worry: "Although Her Majesty did not refute it on the spot, I can feel that her obsession with the divine artifact is still too deep."
Feng Yichen nodded slightly, his gaze firm: "No matter what, we must make His Majesty understand that relying on divine artifacts is not a long-term solution. I plan to personally visit various places to understand the people's livelihood, collect more specific methods for promoting agriculture and sericulture and boosting commerce, and then present them to His Majesty upon my return."
A hint of admiration flashed in Su Yao's eyes: "That's excellent. I will continue to search in the ancient books, and perhaps I can find the key clues to persuade His Majesty."
A few days later, Feng Yichen bid farewell to Su Yao and embarked on his journey to visit the people.
Dressed in civilian clothes, he went deep into the fields and worked alongside the people, listening to their voices.
In a village, he saw farmers working hard, but their harvest was poor due to inconvenient irrigation.
Feng Yichen immediately discussed with the villagers how to find a suitable water source, dig ditches, and improve irrigation conditions.
The villagers were extremely grateful to this kind-hearted stranger and praised his wisdom and kindness.
Meanwhile, Su Yao spent her days and nights in the library reading through ancient books, not letting go of any record related to the divine artifact.
Finally, she discovered a legend about an ancient artifact in an old, fragmented scroll.
Legend has it that there was once a powerful dynasty that relied too much on the power of divine artifacts, which ultimately triggered a catastrophe that led to the dynasty's downfall and the loss of countless lives.
Su Yao was overjoyed and carefully copied down the record, preparing to present it to Chen Xiao.
Several days later, Feng Yichen returned to the capital with a wealth of information. He compiled a detailed report covering the current state of people's livelihoods in various regions, development suggestions, and successful cases.
Su Yao, carrying the transcribed fragments of ancient books, entered the palace with Feng Yichen to meet Chen Xiao.
In the palace, Feng Yichen presented his report to Chen Xiao, detailing his observations and reflections during his visits to the common people.
Su Yao then presented a fragment of an ancient book and recounted the legend of an ancient artifact.
Chen Xiao carefully perused the report and the tattered documents, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
After a long while, Chen Xiao raised his head, a hint of relief in his eyes: "I understand your good intentions. Although the divine artifact is powerful, relying on it to develop national strength is indeed like building a house on sand, with an unstable foundation. Promoting agriculture and sericulture, facilitating trade, and valuing talent are the foundation for the prosperity of the Night Dynasty."
Su Yao and Feng Yichen exchanged a smile, and the weight on their hearts finally lifted.
Chen Xiao continued, "I have decided to temporarily seal away the divine artifacts and assign special personnel to guard and study them. At the same time, I will fully implement the development strategies you have proposed, so that the Night Dynasty can truly become powerful."
Since then, under Chen Xiao's leadership, Ye Chao has embarked on a new chapter of development.
Feng Yichen was responsible for implementing various policies that benefited the people, while Su Yao assisted in managing the research work on the divine artifact.
Through their joint efforts, the power of the Night Dynasty grew stronger day by day, and the people lived in peace and contentment, making it a powerful nation admired by all.
And the divine artifact, in that hidden place, quietly emitted a soft light, witnessing the prosperity and peace of the Night Dynasty.
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