Quickly wear "I am the empress"

Zhiyu waved his hand, "The world has suffered from war for too long. Since Huang Taiji wants to negotiate peace, let's agree."

"The people of my Great Ming should be able to live a more peaceful life."

"All this fighting all day long, it's ultimately the common people who suffer."

"Your Majesty is merciful."

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After the Ming Dynasty made peace with the Later Jin, the world gradually returned to peace.

The cultivation of high-yield crops in recent years has ensured the people's basic needs for food and clothing, and uprisings in various places have disappeared one after another.

Zhiyu vigorously developed overseas trade, established trade relations with countries far overseas, and its commerce flourished.

At the same time, many ideas from overseas were also transmitted to the Ming Dynasty. Compared with the resistance of the Ming court officials, Zhiyu accepted these ideas readily.

"Ideological reform is a common occurrence, and you gentlemen must face it with equanimity."

"There's no need to view these as monsters or monstrous threats."

Meanwhile, through some unknown negotiation, Bumbutai and Dorgon agreed that Dorgon would grant her two cities. Bumbutai returned to the grasslands with her troops, and not long after, she offered these two cities to the Ming Dynasty as a token of her allegiance.

From then on, the grasslands and the Ming Dynasty established a friendly relationship, exchanging information and engaging in exchanges. People from the grasslands could even participate in the Ming Dynasty's scientific expeditions.

Bumbutai was also placed in the Ministry of Rites by Zhiyu to oversee the Ming Dynasty's foreign affairs.

Then there are the two brothers, Dorgon and Huang Taiji, who ruled the Northeast by dividing the country along the Yangtze River.

Huang Taiji originally planned to wait until he had rested and then wipe out Dorgon in one fell swoop before leading his army south to the Central Plains. However, Dorgon turned out to be a formidable opponent, and Huang Taiji fought several battles with him but gained no advantage whatsoever.

This enraged Huang Taiji, and his obsession became how to defeat Dorgon, his former nemesis. He put aside his plans to attack the Ming Dynasty.

As time went by, the Ming Dynasty flourished and became unparalleled by its neighboring countries.

After the country recovered, Zhiyu did not rush to expand its territory, but instead focused his energy on improving people's livelihoods.

Despite the incomprehension of the court officials, the Ming Dynasty's infrastructure development commenced.

Within ten years, the Ming Dynasty had become a prosperous and flourishing nation, surpassing even the neighboring countries.

In an effort to integrate into the Ming Dynasty, the people living on the border of the Later Jin Dynasty even resorted to stealing and digging up border markers.

This infuriated Huang Taiji, and he flew into a rage.

It was at this time that Huang Taiji, who had been locked in a fierce struggle with Dorgon, finally woke up to the fact that the Ming Dynasty was no longer the lamb that could be slaughtered at will.

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As one of the most prosperous cities in the world today, Beijing is bustling with activity, attracting a constant stream of people from all over the world.

Inside the teahouse, the two sat leisurely by the second-floor window, with steaming bowls and cups beside them, the emerald green tea shimmering in the white porcelain cups.

Outside the window, the streets are bustling with traffic, the glazed tile eaves gleam in the sunlight, and the cries of vendors echo through the alleyways.

The man sitting on the left, looking at the scene outside the window, was overjoyed but couldn't help but sigh, "Our Great Ming Dynasty is what it is today entirely thanks to the wisdom and prowess of my imperial sister, otherwise..."

Hearing the man's words, the other man nodded with a smile, "Indeed, without the imperial sister, who knows what our Great Ming Dynasty would be like today."

After saying this, Zhu Youjian personally poured Zhu Youxiao a cup of tea, "Brother, how have you been lately?"

Zhu Youxiao nodded, "He's still quite healthy; he should be able to live for a few more years."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Youjian advised, "Brother, the national treasury is now full. Why don't you go back to your residence to rest and recuperate? Don't stay in the Ministry of Works."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, "While I can still move, I'll do whatever I can."

"You and my sister are busy every day, so how can I have a rest?"

Zhu Youjian shook his head, "Brother, this is different, your health..."

Zhu Youxiao shook his head, "It's no different. I'll just do my part for the Ming Dynasty. After I pass away, I'll have the face to meet my ancestors."

As they were talking, a commotion arose downstairs. The two brothers leaned closer to the window and saw that the people had all lined both sides of the road, and a troop of soldiers in military uniforms was slowly returning.

On the lead horse, Zhiyu was dressed in military attire, her silver armor gleaming in the sunlight, her black hair tied high within her red-tasseled helmet, and her eyes and brows exuding the fortitude and decisiveness honed on the battlefield.

Zhiyu raised her hand to rein in the horse, her movements swift and decisive. Her gaze swept over the people lining the road to welcome her, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips.

A deafening cheer erupted from the crowd, with shouts of "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" echoing throughout. Children chased after the procession, waving homemade flags, and even elderly people with graying temples, leaning on their canes, bowed shakily to her...

Looking at the scene below, Zhu Youxiao smiled faintly, his gaze relieved.

After a long pause, Zhu Youxiao lowered his head and read aloud in a voice only he could hear:

"My sister, you should be like Yao and Shun."