With the withdrawal of the Lan Kingdom's troops, the Night Dynasty ushered in a brief period of peace.
Chen Xiao did not let her guard down. She knew that this was just the calm before the storm. In order to enhance the overall strength of the Night Dynasty, Chen Xiao decided to implement a series of reform measures.
In the imperial court, Chen Xiao summoned his ministers and announced the reform plan.
However, the reforms threatened the interests of some conservative forces, sparking heated discussions and widespread opposition in the court.
Some veteran officials believed that the ancestral laws should not be changed, and that arbitrarily altering them would only shake the foundation of the country.
Su Yao and Feng Yichen stood firmly by Chen Xiao's side, cheering for the reform.
Using her prestige in the court, Su Yao explained the necessity and long-term benefits of reform to the ministers. She cited classical texts and presented her arguments clearly and logically, which made many ministers begin to waver.
Feng Yichen, by leveraging his influence within the military, secured the military's support for the reforms.
Although Chu Yanxi has abdicated, she still enjoys high prestige in the court.
She saw Chen Xiao's determination and the significance of his reforms, and decided to secretly help him.
Chu Yanxi summoned the conservative old ministers together and said to them earnestly, "Times are changing. If Yechao wants to maintain long-term stability, it must keep pace with the times. Xiao'er's reforms are for the future of Yechao, and we should support her."
Under Chu Yanxi's persuasion, the attitudes of many conservative ministers began to change.
Meanwhile, Chu Qiaoling and Ning Qianyun were not idle either.
With their extensive experience and connections, they promoted the benefits of reform among the people and won their support.
The people expressed that they were willing to support any reforms that were beneficial to the Yechao and to their lives.
Thanks to everyone's joint efforts, the reform was successfully implemented.
In agriculture, the promotion of new planting techniques and agricultural tools increased grain production; in commerce, the reduction of customs duties and taxes facilitated trade; and in education, the establishment of new schools cultivated more talent.
The power of the Night Dynasty is growing stronger day by day, and the lives of its people are getting better and better.
However, the peaceful days did not last long.
One day, news came from the border that a mysterious tribe was rising up and constantly harassing the border villages of the Night Dynasty, burning, killing, looting and committing all kinds of evil deeds.
Upon learning of this, Chen Xiao immediately summoned Feng Yichen and others to discuss countermeasures.
Feng Yichen volunteered: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the expedition again and drive these invaders out of the territory of the Night Dynasty."
Chen Xiao nodded in agreement, but she also knew how troublesome this mysterious tribe was, so she decided to have Su Yao go with her to provide support for Feng Yichen by using her research on magic and knowledge of artifacts.
Feng Yichen and Su Yao led their army to the border and engaged in a fierce battle with the mysterious tribe.
The warriors of the mysterious tribe were all brave and skilled in battle, and they were adept at using a strange kind of witchcraft, which made the Night Dynasty army unable to cope for a while.
Su Yao carefully observed the witchcraft of the mysterious tribe on the battlefield and discovered that their witchcraft was related to an ancient dark power.
She remembered seeing records in ancient books about how to restrain this dark power, so she immediately discussed countermeasures with Feng Yichen.
Under Su Yao's guidance, the Night Dynasty army changed its tactics, using light magic and special formations to successfully counter the witchcraft of the mysterious tribe.
After a hard-fought battle, the Night Dynasty army finally won and drove the mysterious tribe out of the Night Dynasty's borders.
This victory greatly enhanced the prestige of the Night Dynasty, and neighboring countries expressed their willingness to establish friendly diplomatic relations with it.
Taking this opportunity, Chen Xiao signed peace agreements with various countries to jointly promote regional prosperity and stability.
In the capital city at night, the people sang and danced, celebrating peace and prosperity.
Standing atop the city wall, Chen Xiao gazed at the bustling streets, his heart filled with a myriad of emotions.
She knew all too well that every step forward for the Night Dynasty was hard-won, and that many more challenges awaited her and the people of the Night Dynasty in the future.
But she believes that as long as everyone works together, Yechao will surely usher in a more glorious tomorrow.
Amidst this celebratory atmosphere, Chu Yanxi, along with Chu Qiaoling and Ning Qianyun, arrived at the city tower.
Chu Yanxi looked at Chen Xiao with eyes full of relief: "Xiao'er, you did a great job. It is Yechao's good fortune to have you."
Chen Xiao respectfully replied, "Your Majesty is too kind. This is the result of everyone's concerted efforts, and it is also inseparable from the support of Your Majesty, my grandmother, and my aunt."
Chu Qiaoling smiled and said, "Xiao'er, there's no need to be modest. Your leadership and decisions are the key. Although Yechao has achieved victory, we cannot let our guard down."
Ning Qianyun nodded in agreement: "That's right. Although neighboring countries have signed peace agreements with us, people's hearts are hard to fathom. We still need to strengthen our defenses and consolidate our national strength."
Chen Xiao said firmly, "What you two say is absolutely right. I have already ordered people to strengthen border patrols, and at the same time continue to promote reforms to further enhance the strength of the Night Dynasty."
Just then, a guard rushed over and presented a secret letter.
After reading it, Chen Xiao's expression changed slightly.
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