The soldiers on the frontiers will also receive better equipment and supplies, greatly enhancing their combat effectiveness and enabling them to more firmly defend the borders of our great nation.
Her words were filled with helplessness about reality. "To go further, if the court had been able to face up to this corrupt trend and not let these people's appetites be fed to the point of lawlessness, then the Southern Dynasty might not have lost in that war."
The area north of the Muyang River would not be included in the territory of Dajing.
And my elder sister wouldn't have to be forced into a political marriage and marry far away from home!!!
Rong Ning became more and more agitated as she spoke. At this moment, she wished she could drag all the corrupt officials in the Southern Dynasty to behead them.
She took a deep breath and said bitterly, "And now, everything is set in stone. The wealth lost due to corruption has swallowed up what should have been a bright future like quicksand."
Just a few months ago, the people of the north shivered in the cold wind, while on the beacon towers of the frontier, soldiers guarded every inch of land with their broken weapons. They were fearless in the face of death and would never fall until the very last moment.
Upon reflection, if someone had stepped forward then to sever the chains of greed and ensure that every tael of silver was used effectively, the Southern Dynasty's fortunes might have been even more prosperous.
The warriors of the Southern Dynasties could have been invincible on the battlefield with ample supplies and superior weapons, instead of now only being able to look at the lost land and be filled with regret.
As for the land north of the Muyang River, that fertile and vast land should have been a place where the people of the Southern Dynasty lived in peace and prosperity, but it was forced to change hands due to a war caused by greed.
In the stillness of the night, countless people dream of their lost homeland, longing to one day return home.
As for the elder sister, she should have been born into a noble family and enjoyed the riches and honors of the palace, but due to the helplessness of this chaotic world, she was sent on a journey of political marriage.
Behind her smile, how many untold tears and sacrifices are hidden, and who can truly understand?
Those fools think it's perfectly reasonable to oppress others under the guise of national righteousness, while they themselves indulge in a life of extravagance and decadence.
Whenever she thought of this, Rong Ning felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if it were being stabbed.
Her words were like heavy hammer blows, striking people's hearts and moving everyone who heard them.
The accountant, who had been rapidly manipulating the abacus, gradually stopped what he was doing and looked up at Rong Ning.
Chu Pingfeng's heart was filled with turbulent emotions. He lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness is absolutely right."
Rong Ning looked at him, suppressed the hatred in her heart, and continued, "Lord Chu, what the Southern Dynasty needs now is not those scholars who talk nonsense and ruin the country, nor those powerful and noble people who only know how to enjoy themselves and do not care about the suffering of the people."
What we need are true heroes, those who can see the situation clearly, dare to take responsibility, and consider the world their duty.
The people of the Southern Dynasties were hardworking and kind; they longed for peace and hoped to create a better life with their own hands.
But reality dealt them a heavy blow: war, hunger, displacement...
These sufferings, which should not have been theirs, loomed over them like dark clouds.
Lord Chu, as the newly appointed governor of Beidi, you cannot sit idly by and allow greed and corruption to continue to erode this land. I have already used extraordinary means to pave a bloody path for you. From now on, you will have to proceed slowly.
Perhaps the road ahead is long and full of unknowns and challenges.
But as long as we hold fast to our beliefs and move forward steadfastly, we will surely be able to break the chains of greed, allowing every tael of silver to play its due value, and enabling the people of the Southern Dynasty to live a peaceful and prosperous life.
Those who lose themselves in extravagance will ultimately be swept away by the tides of history. Only those who dare to take responsibility and be pioneers will be remembered by posterity.
Chu Pingfeng cupped his hands in respect, "Your humble servant will remember the princess's teachings today!"
Rong Ning nodded, then looked at the Crown Prince with piercing eyes.
The Crown Prince's face darkened, and he said slowly, "A'Ning, I know what you're asking for. Once we return to Nanyang City, we'll discuss it with Father, and there will be an explanation!"
“Good!” A resolute glint flashed in Rong Ning’s eyes. “Of the thirty-six states in the Southern Dynasty, Mingzhou’s economy and people’s livelihood have been at the bottom every year. If so much silver can be squeezed out of corrupt officials in a state that is at the bottom, what about other places?”
The situation in Mingzhou is merely the tip of the iceberg. If a thorough investigation isn't conducted, who knows how much more of the people's hard-earned money will be eroded by these corrupt officials?
Upon hearing this, Chu Pingfeng also showed indignation. "What the princess said is absolutely right. I will do my utmost to continue investigating the officials in the north and ensure that every ill-gotten gain is returned to its rightful owner in order to rectify the court."
The Crown Prince patted the table, his gaze resolute. “Pingfeng, I believe you can do it. You must be fair and impartial. You must not let the real corrupt officials go unpunished, nor should you wrong any innocent person.”
"Your subject obeys the decree," Chu Pingfeng bowed and accepted the order.
A brief silence fell over the room once more, broken only by the soft rustling of the accountants turning the pages of their ledgers. The Crown Prince and Rong Ning exchanged a glance, their eyes both gleaming with determination and conviction.
They knew that the fight against corruption had only just begun, but as long as they were there, they would never allow the light of justice to be swallowed by darkness.
"How much is still uncounted?" After a long silence, the Crown Prince asked Chu Pingfeng again.
"Your Highness, it should be finished in about two hours."
“Alright…” the Crown Prince nodded. “After the calculations are done, organize the ledgers.”
The Crown Prince also preferred that the money be used entirely for the development of the northern region.
This is undoubtedly a timely help.
The problem now is that they cannot make decisions about the use of this silver on their own; they must first report to the imperial court before discussing its destination.
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