After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 50

"To achieve gender equality, abolishing polygamy is the key." Su Xiaomei continued, "In this way, ordinary people can marry daughters that their parents love, rather than concubines of the rich and powerful. It is better to be the wife of a poor man than the concubine of a rich man! Only when men and women are equal can the people be truly happy, productivity can be greatly developed, and men and women can work together to create a better future!"

As soon as Su Xiaomei finished speaking, the crowd burst into warm applause and cheers again. The benefits of gender equality have really fallen on the men and women at the bottom of society. They know very well what kind of changes this law will bring to them. Men can marry good wives, and women don't have to be concubines anymore. Everyone is heading towards a better future together.

Su Xiaomei continued, "Since everyone agrees with your Majesty's concept of gender equality, we must support it with actions. The first step is to abolish foot binding! Empress Ma of the Ming Dynasty was a big-footed beauty, and your Majesty also has big feet, which shows that big feet are the symbol of great virtue! Healthy big feet are much better than deformed small feet. Small feet can't even walk far, so how can we move towards a happy future? Liberating your feet is liberating the shackles of feudal thinking! Female compatriots, take off your golden lotus shoes and foot bindings, and walk out into the new world with dignity!"

After hearing this, the women all looked down at their feet. Their feet were tightly wrapped in cloth strips and had lost their original shape. They used to think that it was a symbol of beauty and what women should look like. But now, after hearing Su Xiaomei's words, they began to hesitate. Yes, why should their feet suffer like this? Why should they be bound by such a deformed aesthetic concept?
Thinking of this, women began to unbind their feet. Some little girls whose feet were not yet bound were barefoot. After taking off the cloth, they ran around and cheered that they would never suffer this pain again and would be a respectable woman like Her Majesty the Queen. Their joy infected everyone, and even the old women were moved and untied their feet one after another. This scene quickly spread to the southern provinces, like a torrent of the times rolling forward with the liberation of feet.

In the Fengtian Hall in Jinling, Queen Li Qingge was summoning her ministers to discuss the specifics of abolishing foot binding. The scenery in front of the hall was magnificent and splendid. Queen Li Qingge sat in the center, with civil and military officials on both sides. She sipped the pre-rain Longjing tea and looked at the ministers, her eyes revealing firmness and determination.

"Have all the preparations been completed?" Queen Li Qingge asked Liu Yong beside her in a clear and powerful voice. Liu Yong was an important official in the court and Queen Li Qingge's right-hand man. He quickly stood up and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, all the preparations have been completed. We have made a detailed plan to spread the order to abolish foot binding throughout the country. At the same time, we have also set up a special agency to supervise and enforce this order. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Queen Li Qingge nodded in satisfaction. She knew that abolishing foot binding was only one step towards achieving gender equality, but it was a crucial step. Only when women truly liberate their feet can they walk out of their homes, into society, and become truly independent individuals. The realization of this step will also bring a better future to the Great Yan Kingdom.

Liu Yong reported hastily, with a hint of nervousness and anticipation in his voice: "Everything is ready, just waiting for your Majesty to give the order." He lowered his head slightly, his eyes fixed on the ground, as if he dared not look directly at the queen sitting on the high throne.

Li Qingge nodded gently, her movements were graceful and calm, as if everything was under her control. She said, "If that's the case, then do it!" Her voice was cold and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Liu Yong agreed and stepped aside. Before he finished speaking, two soldiers of the White Horse Army strode out of the queue. They were wearing silver-white armor and holding thick iron chains, dragging two men to the center of the hall. The two men's hands and feet were tied tightly, their faces were full of fear, and their bodies kept shaking, as if they already knew their fate.

One of the men had a handsome face. Although he was terrified at the moment, his handsome appearance could not be concealed. He was dressed in luxurious clothes and was obviously from a wealthy family. His name was Bian Tai, and he was the eldest son of the Bian family in Jinling City. The Bian family was a famous family with a history of hundreds of years in Jinling City. Everyone in Jinling City knew about its family glory and status.

A few years ago, Bian Tai's grandfather met a fortune teller. The fortune teller was mysterious and said that the Bian family would encounter a disaster. The grandfather believed it and sold a lot of his family property for gold to avoid disaster. Later, the White Horse Army swept into Jinling and demanded to take back all the land. In order to save the family business and the lives of the whole family, the Bian family quickly donated the land. Although they lost a lot of money, at least they saved the foundation of the family.

However, Bian Tai did not know how to cherish this hard-earned peace. He still lived a life of luxury and debauchery, showed no respect to the maids and servants at home, and even touched them. He even did not let go of the cook's ten-year-old daughter. The cook was so angry that she mustered up the courage to report to the authorities. In order to set an example and severely punish evil deeds, Queen Li Qingge ordered Bian Tai to be arrested.

At this moment, Bian Tai knelt on the ground, kowtowed repeatedly in fear, and shouted that he was innocent: "Your Majesty, please understand! I really didn't want to do this. It was that woman who was not faithful to her husband and wanted to curry favor with the powerful. What happened between us was completely consensual." His voice trembled, full of fear and despair.

Queen Li Qingge smiled coldly after hearing this. Her eyes were as sharp as a torch, as if she could see through all the hypocrisy and lies. She said, "She is only ten years old, how can she understand anything about love affairs? It is obvious that you forcibly abused her, especially against such a young child, which is simply a heinous crime!" Her voice was cold and firm, revealing her deep disgust for Bian Tai.

After saying that, she looked at another man. This man was short and ugly, and was kneeling on the ground, trembling and begging for mercy. His name was Uncle Mei, and he was a notorious child trafficker. He had just trafficked a girl last month, and now he had abducted a boy. His crimes were numerous.

Queen Li Qingge rebuked her mercilessly: "You abducted a girl last month, and now you're abducting a boy. You've committed so many evil deeds that you deserve to die a hundred times!" Her voice was as cold as ice, and Uncle Mei was frightened to death.

Both men kowtowed desperately and begged for mercy, but Queen Li Qingge remained unmoved. She ordered loudly: "Come here! Break the bones of these two men's feet, and then force them to wear women's shoes!" As soon as these words came out, the whole hall went wild. All the civil and military officials thought that this punishment was too cruel. How could a man's feet fit into a woman's shoes?

But Queen Li Qingge had made up her mind and would not allow anyone to question her. Her eyes were firm, as if they could penetrate all obstacles. The guards quickly brought the golden lotus shoes embroidered with two-color mandarin ducks. The shoes were extremely delicate, and the mandarin ducks on them seemed to come alive. However, behind these beautiful shoes, there was a cruel punishment hidden.

The guards forcibly held down Bian Tai and Mei Shu and took off their shoes and socks. Their feet were exposed to the air, looking particularly large and ugly. The guards began to try to put the delicate little shoes on their feet. The two men screamed in pain, their voices echoing throughout the hall.

As soon as Bian Tai's left foot was stuffed into the small shoe, he fainted from the severe pain. The blood stained the delicate shoes red, as if it was a punishment for his evil deeds. The officials could not bear to watch it any longer, and they covered their eyes with their hands, not daring to look at this cruel scene any more.

However, Queen Li Qingge shouted angrily: "All of you open your eyes and watch clearly! Anyone who dares to avoid will be punished with the same crime as them!" Her voice was like thunder, shocking all the officials. They had no choice but to endure the pain in their hearts and continue to watch this cruel punishment.

Queen Li Qingge ordered the guards to whip Bian Tai to wake him up, and then stuffed his right foot into the small shoe again. Uncle Mei also suffered the same punishment. Their screams intertwined, making people feel creepy. The whole hall was filled with a bloody and cruel atmosphere.

Queen Li Qingge, however, sat there leisurely sipping tea as if nothing had happened. She looked calm and composed, as if this cruel punishment was only a small part of her governance of the country. She said, "Since you like bound feet so much, I will grant your wish. For such evil deeds, if they are not severely punished, how can they serve as a warning?"

Her voice was cold and firm, revealing her persistence in justice and zero tolerance for evil. In front of the Fengtian Palace, there were only wailing and the sound of whips. Although this cruel punishment was terrifying, it also made the officials deeply aware of the majesty and determination of Queen Li Qingge. They knew that under her rule, evil deeds would be severely punished and justice would be upheld.

Li Qingge's determination and reform

Li Qingge sat on the high dragon throne, staring at the two men's feet being slowly stuffed into the pair of delicate yet cruel shoes. A satisfied smile appeared on her face, a complex emotion of revenge and justice. Her eyes flashed with a firm light, as if at this moment, she saw the fairer and more just world in her heart slowly taking shape.

"Let them dance in front of me. They are not allowed to stop until their shoes are stained with blood." Li Qingge's voice was cold and firm, with unquestionable majesty. Upon hearing this, the guards immediately stepped forward and forced the two men to start dancing. Their feet were twisted and deformed, like broken branches, but they had to tiptoe and jump with difficulty in front of everyone.

There was a dead silence in the hall. Only the two men's painful gasps and footsteps echoed. Their bodies twitched as if they had epilepsy, and blood flowed from their feet, staining the originally exquisite shoes red. From a distance, those shoes looked like blooming red peonies, but such a scene was full of weirdness and horror.

The officials were so disgusted by this scene that they wanted to vomit. Their organs were shaking. They had never thought that men's feet wearing shoes with small feet would be so disgusting and bloody. Although the military generals were slightly better, most of the civil officials could not help but vomit. They looked pale, as if they had seen the most horrible scene in the world.

Li Qingge slowly put down the blue and white dragon teacup in her hand, glanced at the ministers, and said slowly: "Don't you men usually like bound feet? When you marry a wife or take a concubine, you must have bound feet. Why are you so disgusted when you see this scene now?" There was a hint of sarcasm and teasing in her voice, as if she was watching a good show.

She went on to say, "You can let women bind their feet, so why can't I make golden lotus for you?" She smiled, but her smile hid a deep coldness. "The so-called beauty of small feet is just like Ye Gong's love for dragons. They say they like it, but in fact they hate it."

Then, she solemnly announced: "From today on, the Golden Lotus Punishment is officially established. Anyone who commits violence against women and young girls, such as raping young girls, forcing women, trafficking women and children, etc., in addition to being punished according to the law, will also be forced to wear Golden Lotus and be imprisoned. As long as the Great Yan Dynasty exists, this punishment will not be abolished!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if every word was hitting the hearts of the ministers.

As the saying goes, "What the superiors like, the subordinates will like even more." The deformed aesthetic concept of bound feet originated from the ancient pursuit of femininity and gentleness in women. The literati further fueled the trend, saying that foot binding could make women walk softly, like a willow in the wind, to please men. They admired them during the day and played with them at night, which greatly satisfied their sexual desires. Therefore, there were many poems and essays praising foot binding, which led to an increasingly distorted aesthetic concept.

Zhu Xi was especially a thorn in Li Qingge's side. As an official, he forcibly promoted foot binding, causing countless women to become disabled. Li Qingge hated him to the core. When she heard that the Zhu family in Chen County was his descendant, she ordered the extermination of his clan. Her heart was filled with anger and disgust towards Zhu Xi, as if only in this way could she seek justice for those innocent women who had been victimized.

A person's appearance and figure are innate and difficult to change artificially. But the only thing that can be made smaller is the feet. Women compete to bind their feet to please others. This trend is getting worse and worse and cannot be stopped. Li Qingge knows that the bad habit of foot binding is deeply rooted. Although it has been eradicated in the south, she is worried that it will revive. So she decided to solve the problem fundamentally and show the horror and distortion of the bloody golden lotus in front of the literati to cut off their thoughts.

Liu Yong saw that the two could no longer hold on, and a look of pity appeared on his face. He wanted to advise, but Li Qingge said lightly: "If they can't hold on, let the guards help them continue to jump until their shoes are stained with blood." Her voice was cold and firm, as if nothing could shake her determination.

The guards followed orders, like puppets, forcing the two to continue dancing. Their feet were bleeding, and the ground was covered with blood. Li Qingge was satisfied and said, "Stop, take them away and sentence them." Then she said to the ministers, "Now that the show is over, go back and write your own thoughts and present them to the imperial study tomorrow." After that, she announced the adjournment of the court.

The demonstration on that day shocked the ministers physically and mentally. They were so sick that they couldn't eat after returning home, and some even had nightmares. One minister saw lotus root fried with meat at night, and thought of Jinlian, so he ran to the toilet and vomited. Li Qingge felt that it was not enough to vent his anger, so he ordered Liu Yong to continue to arrange the arrest of villains, summon those scholars who failed the imperial examinations many times and the wealthy families who were spared from the confiscation of their property, and once again demonstrated the terrifying method of Jinlian's quick success.

After watching, everyone vomited. The beauty of the golden lotus became their nightmare from then on. They began to reflect on their own aesthetic concepts and began to realize the cruelty and injustice of foot binding. And all of this was gained by Li Qingge with her determination and courage.

With the implementation of the law of gender equality and the eradication of the evil of foot binding, the Great Yan Dynasty gradually embarked on the road of modern civilization. When Li Qingge's three terms in office expired, system rewards came one after another.

[Ding! The host successfully promoted super rice and was rewarded with the World Agriculture Encyclopedia! ]

[Ding! The host cleared the casino brothel cancer and was rewarded with a full set of textile production lines! ]

[Ding! The host abolishes foot binding, eliminates abnormal aesthetics, and rewards a body that is immune to all poisons and a perfect martial art! ]

This series of rewards made Li Qingge overjoyed. She looked at the rewards in her hand, her heart filled with excitement and pride. She knew that these were all earned with her own efforts and wisdom. Especially the first World Agricultural Encyclopedia, which contained high-quality varieties of grains, livestock, fruits and vegetables, was simply a priceless treasure. She believed that with the help of these rewards, the future of the Great Yan Dynasty would be even better.

In the process, Li Qingge also deeply realized a truth: only by facing problems bravely can we find solutions to them; only by continuous reform and innovation can we promote social progress and development. She is determined to continue working hard and contribute to the future of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Among the many fruits, Li Qingge can always taste their unique charm. The Meilong honey melon is round and plump, with thin skin and thick flesh. When you cut it open, the golden flesh comes into view, sweet as honey, as if it can sweeten people's hearts; the Jinhuang mango hangs heavily on the branches, golden and tempting, and a bite is full of rich fruity fragrance; and the Sunshine Rose grapes, hanging in bunches on the grape racks, are crystal clear and seem to be able to transmit light. Pick one and put it in your mouth, it is sweet with a slight sourness and tastes excellent.

Of course, there is also 8424 watermelon, which is Li Qingge's favorite in summer. The watermelon is round, thin-skinned and fleshy. When you cut it, you can see the bright red flesh and black seeds intertwined. It is juicy and sweet, and it is a thirst-quenching magic in summer. Whenever she eats watermelon with her mouth full of juice, she can't help but sigh: "This watermelon is so sweet that it touches my heart!"

In addition to these common fruits, Li Qingge also particularly likes some rare varieties. For example, the honey plum, which is sweet with a hint of sourness, has a unique taste that you will never forget after taking a bite; the Yangshan peach, which is pink and tender, as if you can squeeze out water, and the juice overflows after taking a bite, which makes people have an endless aftertaste; the Dongkui bayberry, which is purple and black, sweet and sour, and tastes delicious, and it makes your mouth water. They are all rare treasures.

When it comes to lychees, Li Qingge has a special liking for them. She prefers the Guiwei lychees the most. When she thinks of their refreshing, sweet and crisp taste, her mouth starts to water. Every time she eats Guiwei lychees, she closes her eyes and savors the unique fruity aroma and sweetness, as if the whole world has become beautiful.

As a monarch, Li Qingge knew that she had a great responsibility. She not only had to make sure that the people had enough to eat, but also had to make sure that they had good food. Therefore, she attached great importance to the development of agriculture. This agricultural encyclopedia was a treasure that she had painstakingly found. It contained thousands of excellent seeds, as well as methods for breeding meat and eggs. It was simply a treasure from God! She believed that as long as people planted and raised crops according to the methods in this book, their lives would definitely get better and better.

Let's talk about the textile production line, which is also a priceless treasure. Back then, how much could one tael of silver buy? It was probably worth four or five hundred coins. But according to the description in "Dream of Red Mansions", looking at the expenses of those wealthy families, the purchasing power of one tael of silver is more than that. It is worth at least three thousand coins. So it is not a luxury for Xue Baochai to buy oil, salt and stir-fry wolfberry sprouts with five hundred coins. Back in the days of Emperor Qianlong, an egg in the palace sold for ten taels of silver. During the Guangxu period, it rose to thirty-four taels. Although this was due to the poor management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it also shows how high the prices were in ancient times. At that time, the textile industry was not developed, feed and hormones had not yet appeared, and clothes and food were ridiculously expensive. Especially clothes, followed by food, but housing and transportation were relatively cheaper.

If we use four or five hundred coins to calculate the value of one tael of silver, then the house that Eunuch Xia asked the Jia family for two hundred taels of silver, wouldn't it be worth tens of thousands of coins? This is too exaggerated! Even if it is calculated at three thousand coins, it still feels incredibly cheap. Now that there is a textile production line, the price of clothes can be reduced, so that everyone can afford good clothes. Li Qingge thought about it and felt happy. She knew that this textile production line could not only solve the clothing problem of the people, but also drive the economic development of the entire country. Super rice allows everyone to eat well, and textile threads allow everyone to wear warm clothes. When people have no worries about food and clothing, the people's hearts will naturally be stable, and the country will be stable. Li Qingge knew this very well, so she has been committed to developing agriculture and the textile industry to let the people live a good life.

As for the third reward, a body that is immune to all poisons and a complete martial arts technique, this is Li Qingge's own little benefit. Although she inherited Jiang Yuyan's peerless martial arts, the "transplantation of flowers and trees" has two shortcomings: one is that the jade pillow acupoint is a weak spot, and it will be finished when encountering the empty wood burial flower move; the other is that it is afraid of the poison king's holy water, and once it is hit, it is difficult to solve. Now the system has helped her fill these two loopholes, allowing her to truly be immune to all poisons, and she can be said to be invincible in the martial arts world.

Li Qingge felt the power surging in her body, and her heart was full of confidence. She knew that no matter how powerful those martial arts masters were, she would not have to be afraid. She could travel the world without any scruples, fight violence for the people, and maintain the peace of the country.

Just when he was feeling happy, the system spoke again: [Ding! System tasks are here, please choose one to complete. The first is to build roads to get rich and develop transportation. The reward is a complete set of transportation manufacturing equipment; the second is to focus on both culture and military and popularize education. The reward is a giant oil field in the world.] Li Qingge was happy when he heard it: "I want both tasks!"

She immediately summoned Su Xiaomei and asked her to organize officials to place the released women with bound feet and send them to work in textile factories. Although Su Xiaomei was born as an embroiderer, she was very capable and took action immediately after receiving the order. Before long, job recruitment notices were posted everywhere. The female workers in the textile factories were spinning and making clothes in full swing. The salary was high and the work was easy. The girls were scrambling to apply for the job. The competition was fierce!

Li Qingge looked at all this with great satisfaction. She knew that these female workers were not only making money to support their families, but also contributing to the country's economic development. She believed that as long as everyone worked together, the country would become more and more prosperous.

In the Ming Palace, Li Qingge was looking at the map of the south, planning a blueprint for the future. She planned to promote the modernization process in the south with Jinling as the center. When the time was right, she would march north to unify the entire Central Plains and restore the glory of the heyday of the Tang Dynasty. But she also knew that if she wanted to develop, roads must come first. Without roads, goods could not be transported out, and the market could not be active. So building roads was a top priority.

Fortunately, she had reserved land for the main traffic line in her previous life. Now she only needed to build according to the plan to avoid a lot of troubles in land acquisition and demolition. Li Qingge thought about it, her heart full of expectations. She knew that although this road construction was a big project, as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and build the road.

During the morning court session, the ministers were shocked to hear Li Qingge's plan to build a transportation network. Liu Jinxi, the Minister of Finance, stepped forward to dissuade him, saying, "Your Majesty, this road construction is a huge project, and it costs a lot of money. I'm afraid the national treasury can't afford it!" Other ministers echoed this, expressing concerns about the financial issues and not realizing the long-term benefits of modern roads.

They don't know how fast the transportation will be in the future, and how much capacity it will have. If they knew, they would definitely support it with all their strength. But now, they are still bound by traditional concepts and cannot see the beautiful future. Li Qingge just smiled slightly after hearing this. She has made up her mind that building roads will make the country prosperous, and this is the way to go!
She looked at the ministers and said earnestly: "My dear ministers, I know you are worried about the financial problem. But have you ever thought that if the road is built, our goods can be shipped out faster and the market can be more active. In this way, the country's economy can be developed and the treasury will naturally be filled. Therefore, although building roads is very expensive, it is the only way for us to become prosperous and strong!"

After hearing what Li Qingge said, the officials fell into deep thought. They began to realize that road construction was indeed a major event that would benefit the country and the people. So, they all expressed their support for Li Qingge's decision and were willing to contribute their own efforts to the road construction.

Li Qingge looked at the reactions of the ministers and was filled with joy. She knew that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to repair the road and make the country prosperous! So, she began to prepare for the road construction, mobilized resources across the country, organized craftsmen and migrant workers, and started a vigorous road construction project.

As time went by, wide and flat roads were extended across the southern land. They were like giant dragons, winding their way to the distance. These roads not only facilitated people's travel, but also promoted the economic development of the areas along the roads. Goods from all over the country began to be transported to large cities such as Jinling, and the market became more and more active.

At the same time, Li Qingge did not forget the importance of cultural military. She began to promote education throughout the country, popularize cultural knowledge, and improve people's quality. She also strengthened the training and management of the army and improved the combat effectiveness of the army. In this way, the country's comprehensive strength has been greatly improved.

Under Li Qingge's leadership, the southern region gradually became prosperous. People's living standards have been greatly improved, and the country's economy has also developed rapidly. Li Qingge looked at all this, and her heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. She knew that she was one step closer to restoring the glory of the heyday of the Tang Dynasty!
Li Qingge sat on the dragon throne, her eyes deep, as if she could see through time and see the future. After careful consideration, she slowly said: "If we want the country to be prosperous, we must first repair the roads. Now the roads across the country are in tatters, making it difficult for people to travel and hindering the flow of goods. You may not realize how much of an obstacle this is to the country's development. I must realize this road construction plan to ensure that the country's blood vessels are unobstructed."

Liu Jinxi stood aside, frowning, obviously worried about the huge amount of money needed to build the road. He hesitated and said, "But, Your Majesty, the funds required..."

Li Qingge waved his hand, interrupting him with a relaxed smile on his face: "I have confiscated a lot of property from landlords and gentry. The national treasury is now very full, with more money than can be spent. Rather than letting these riches rot and be stolen by villains, it is better to use them to benefit the people, take from the people and use them for the people. The money for road construction can be taken directly from the national treasury."

Her words were full of confidence and determination, which moved the ministers present.

Li Qingge paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Besides, now that our steel and cement industries have developed, recruiting more laborers to build roads can also increase employment opportunities. When people have money in their hands, consumption will naturally increase, and the economy will prosper. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone, so why not do it?"

Her words were full of vision and expectation for the future, making the ministers feel as if they could see the country becoming prosperous and strong.

Later history proved that large-scale infrastructure construction was indeed the key to economic take-off. When a new dynasty was just established, everything had to start from scratch, and this was the time to work hard and make every effort to govern.

At Li Qingge's order, a nationwide infrastructure construction boom was launched vigorously. Cement plants, stone factories, and steel mills were built in various places, and a large number of craftsmen and laborers were recruited. These factories sprang up like mushrooms after rain, providing employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of young and middle-aged people, and injecting new vitality into the country's economic development.

The people are full of energy, knowing that they are fighting for their own future. They are sweating and their faces are filled with happy smiles. With the increasing wealth, consumption has also driven the prosperity of the economy, and the whole country is showing a thriving scene.

In the capital of Jinling, the first two-way 10-lane avenue was under construction. On the construction site, the busy figures of workers formed a magnificent picture. Some of them were carrying stones, some were mixing cement, and some were paving the road... Everyone was contributing their own efforts to the completion of this avenue.

Li Qingge regarded this road as the first achievement of the founding of the country. She personally attended the groundbreaking ceremony and often went to inspect the construction site. Every time she saw the busy scene on the construction site, she felt extremely gratified and proud.

On this day, she came to the construction site again and saw the workers working hard. She walked up to Liu Yong and said to him, "Food, clothing, housing and transportation are the basis of people's lives. Although transportation seems to be at the bottom, it is actually the lifeline of the economy. We must strive for excellence and not make any mistakes. As the Minister of the Central Secretariat, the head of all officials, you must share my worries."

Liu Yong responded solemnly: "Your Majesty, rest assured that I will personally supervise the project and live up to your expectations! I will always pay attention to the progress of the project and ensure that every process meets the standards, so that this avenue will become the pride of the country."

Li Qingge nodded and said with a smile: "I believe you can do it. You have always been my most trusted minister. I believe in your ability and sense of responsibility."

Liu Yong hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question in his mind: "Your Majesty, the carriage is so small, a two-lane road is enough, why do you need to build a ten-lane road? Even if Jinling is the capital, it doesn't need to be so extravagant."

Li Qingge smiled and replied, "What's a carriage? The means of transportation in the future are beyond your imagination. Building a ten-lane road may seem extravagant, but it is actually a forward-looking layout for the future. When the traffic is heavy in the future, you will understand my foresight. Moreover, as the capital, Jinling will definitely have an increasing population. If funding is not a problem, I would also like to build a sixteen-lane road in both directions."

Her words were full of foresight and planning for the future, which made Liu Yong full of admiration and confidence in her. He believed that under Li Qingge's leadership, the country would surely move towards a more prosperous and powerful future.

After inspecting the road construction, Li Qingge summoned Chen Hongmou. Chen Hongmou was a famous official in the Qianlong Dynasty, famous for his water control. How could large-scale infrastructure construction be without water conservancy? Li Qingge knew the importance of water conservancy to agriculture, so he decided to give this important task to Chen Hongmou.

As soon as Chen Hongmou arrived at the palace, he was summoned by Li Qingge. He walked into the hall and saw Li Qingge sitting on the dragon chair waiting for him. He quickly bowed and then stood aside respectfully.

Li Qingge looked at Chen Hongmou with expectation in her heart. She had read many geography books in her previous life and had a deep study of agriculture. She was surprised to find that although China had a 5,000-year-old farming civilization, the quality of its arable land was not the best in the world. In terms of superior geographical environment, the United States was second to none, followed by India, Russia, and China was only fourth. But what she didn't understand was that India, with its vast land, sparse population, vast arable land, and abundant rainfall, often faced hunger problems? This was all due to the imperfect water conservancy facilities.

She decided to change all this and give new vitality to China's agriculture. Therefore, she gave the important task of water conservancy construction to Chen Hongmou and had full confidence in him.

Li Qingge handed the water conservancy planning drawings to Chen Hongmou and elaborated on the importance of water conservancy construction to agriculture. Her words were full of concern for agriculture and expectations for the future.

Chen Hongmou held the blueprint in his hands, his heart surging. He had never thought that His Majesty had such a deep understanding of water conservancy, and he had never thought that he would be lucky enough to undertake such an important task. Looking at the plan on the blueprint, he seemed to see the future of farmland irrigation and no worries about floods and droughts.

He said to Li Qingge excitedly: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to complete the water conservancy construction as soon as possible and benefit the people!"

Li Qingge looked at Chen Hongmou seriously and said, "Water conservancy is the foundation of people's livelihood. It will benefit the present and future generations. I hand this matter over to you, and I hope you can live up to everyone's expectations!"

Chen Hongmou replied solemnly: "Your Majesty, rest assured. For the sake of the people, I will not refuse even if I die a thousand times!"

Li Qingge added: "Although the project is huge, funding is not a problem. Just focus on the construction, and I will fully support you!"

Chen Hongmou nodded repeatedly, saying that he would do his best to complete the project as soon as possible and relieve the people from the flood and drought disasters. He knew the importance of this task and the responsibility he shouldered. But he believed that under the leadership of Li Qingge, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and complete this great project.

After entrusting the water conservancy construction to Chen Hongmou, Li Qingge began to plan the education plan. She knew the importance of education to the development of the country, so she decided to invest a lot of energy and funds to promote the development of education.

She summoned the Minister of Personnel, Jiang Jinsong, a prudent, mature, old-fashioned but thoughtful official. Jiang Jinsong has been in charge of the selection and appointment of officials in the country and has his own unique insights into education.

Li Qingge and Jiang Jinsong sat in the study and discussed education matters together. Li Qingge told Jiang Jinsong his ideas and plans and asked for his opinions and suggestions.

After listening to this, Jiang Jinsong pondered for a while, then slowly said: "Your Majesty, education is the foundation of the country, and I fully agree with your idea. However, in order to promote the development of education, we need to formulate specific policies and measures. For example, we can increase the number of schools, improve the treatment of teachers, and encourage more people to engage in education. At the same time, we can also set up scholarships and grants to help those students from poor families but with excellent academic performance to complete their studies."

After listening to this, Li Qingge nodded repeatedly. She felt that Jiang Jinsong's suggestion was very pertinent and necessary. Therefore, she decided to adopt Jiang Jinsong's suggestion and formulate a series of specific policies and measures to promote the development of education.

She looked at Jiang Jinsong and said firmly: "Sir Jiang, I'll leave this matter to you. I believe in your ability and experience, and you will be able to handle this matter well. Remember, education is our future and our hope. We must ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive education and let them become the pillars of the country!"

After hearing this, Jiang Jinsong felt a great sense of responsibility. He responded solemnly: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best to live up to your trust!"

In this way, under the leadership of Li Qingge, the country's infrastructure construction, water conservancy construction and education have flourished. The living standards of the people have continued to improve, and the country's economy has also become increasingly prosperous. Li Qingge looked at all this, and her heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. She knew that she was creating a new era, an era that belonged to the people.

(End of this chapter)