The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

In the magnificent court, with carved beams and painted buildings, the atmosphere was solemn and tense. The princess was dressed in a gorgeous palace dress, noble and elegant, like a blooming peony. She stood straight in the center of the court with a firm look, like a towering mountain that could not be ignored. Her bright eyes flashed with an unquestionable light that seemed to penetrate people's hearts and made people dare not look directly at her.

The princess returned with the shocking historical truth she discovered during her travels and the decision she made resolutely. Her voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the court: "My dear ministers, what I have seen and heard during my travels has made me realize that the country has been plagued by problems for a long time. Now, I am determined to implement a series of reforms in order to revive the government and benefit the people."

As soon as the princess finished speaking, there was an uproar in the court. The ministers were talking to each other, and the originally solemn and dignified court suddenly fell into chaos.

"What? The princess is going to the border? How can this be possible!" A minister widened his eyes and said in disbelief.

"Yes, the border is so dangerous. How can a princess of noble status go to such a place?" another minister echoed.

"But if the princess can really lead the army to victory, it will be a good thing for our country." Some ministers also expressed different opinions.

Soon, the ministers were clearly divided into two groups. One group was firmly opposed to the princess going to the frontier, thinking it was too risky; the other group thought it might be an opportunity for the princess to show her talents.

The group headed by the Prime Minister all frowned, their faces full of worry. The Prime Minister stepped forward, bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness, I think your approach is too risky. These so-called historical truths may only be one-sided and not enough to be the basis for reform. Moreover, rashly carrying out large-scale reforms will inevitably affect the interests of all parties, which may cause social unrest and endanger the stability of the country!"

Several ministers behind him nodded in agreement. "The Prime Minister is right. Your Highness is still young and may not have considered things thoroughly. Reforms affect the entire body. We must not act impulsively."

On the other hand, a group led by the young and promising Imperial Censor supported the princess's opinion. The Imperial Censor stepped forward and said loudly: "Your Highness has a far-sighted vision. The historical truth she discovered is exactly the problem we have been ignoring. If we do not carry out reforms, the country will be in a state of dire straits and will eventually fall into an irreversible situation. The princess's decision is for the long-term development of the country. We should learn from it and resolutely implement reforms."

His words were powerful, and his supporters behind him also agreed, "What the Imperial Censor said makes sense. We cannot stick to the old ways and be afraid of the short-term pain that comes with change. Only by daring to reform can the country have hope and the people can live and work in peace and contentment."

Ministers from both factions stood up one after another, each insisting on their own views and positions, arguing fiercely. Some of them were so excited that their faces turned red and their voices were high-pitched; others were calm and steady, but their tone was firm. Both sides refused to give in and refuted each other's arguments. The whole court was filled with a tense atmosphere.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face solemn, and fell into deep thought. He glanced back and forth between the two factions of ministers, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. The emperor knew that the prime minister's concerns were not unreasonable, and reforms could indeed bring about social unrest and even endanger his throne. But he also understood that the censor's faction's proposition was for the future of the country. Without reform, the country's decline would be inevitable.

The emperor coughed lightly, and the court suddenly fell silent. "Princess, please tell me in detail what you have seen and heard, and the reform plan you proposed." The emperor's voice was low and majestic.

The princess took a deep breath and spoke again: "Father, during my travels, I have seen that the people live in poverty, with heavy taxes and no way to make a living. The root cause of all this is the many drawbacks of our current system. For example, land annexation is serious, the rich have fields stretching across the country, and the poor have no place to live; official corruption, officials embezzle and accept bribes, and oppress the people; the unreasonable tax system has led to the country's fiscal deficit. I think we should remeasure the land, distribute it reasonably, and curb land annexation; rectify the administration of officials, severely punish corrupt officials; reform the tax system, and reduce the burden on the people."

Every word the princess said was like a knife, deeply hurting the emperor's heart. The emperor was slightly moved, his expression became complicated, and a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes. However, he still did not express his opinion, but just listened quietly to the princess continue to talk.

The Prime Minister spoke again: "Your Majesty, although what the princess said makes sense, reform is not easy. Re-measuring the land will inevitably be strongly opposed by the big landlords; rectifying the administration will also affect the interests of many officials and cause turmoil in the officialdom; reforming the tax system will also affect the country's fiscal revenue. I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"

The Imperial Censor immediately retorted: "Prime Minister, are we just going to sit back and do nothing because of these difficulties? If there is no reform, when will the suffering of the people end? What will be the future of the country?"

In the court, everyone was arguing, and the voices were getting louder and louder, as if they were about to break through the roof. The emperor sat on the dragon throne, looking at the ministers who were arguing below, his brows were getting more and more furious, and his heart was getting more and more irritated. He was already troubled by the many problems facing the country recently, and now these ministers were arguing in the court again, which made him feel very helpless and angry. He slammed the table heavily and shouted loudly: "Enough! Shut up!" Everyone was frightened by the emperor's sudden roar, and they all quieted down and dared not speak again. The emperor took a deep breath, calmed down, and then slowly said: "You are all important ministers of the court. You should focus on state affairs instead of arguing here." After that, the emperor looked at everyone, and his eyes revealed a hint of majesty. The ministers felt the emperor's gaze and lowered their heads, not daring to look at him. They knew that their behavior just now was a bit extreme, and now facing the emperor's questioning, they didn't know how to answer for a while. Seeing that everyone was silent, the emperor was even more angry. He stood up, walked to the dragon table, propped his hands on the table, and glared at the ministers below. "I am here today to listen to your opinions and suggestions on the current situation. However, you are arguing here, completely disregarding the image and dignity of the court. If this continues, the country will no longer exist!" The emperor's tone became more and more severe, and the ministers shuddered after hearing it. They knew that the emperor's anger was difficult to calm down at this time, and if they did not express their opinions, they would probably be severely punished. Therefore, some ministers began to take the initiative to stand up and plead guilty to the emperor, and expressed their willingness to follow the emperor's instructions and discuss solutions to national problems together.

At this time, an old general with high moral character stood up. He said slowly: "Your Majesty, I think that although reform is difficult, it is not impossible. We can implement it step by step, starting with some key areas, accumulating experience, and then gradually expanding the scope of reform. As long as we are united, we will be able to overcome difficulties and achieve national prosperity."

The old general's words made the emperor fall into deeper thought.

Time passed by, and the atmosphere in the court became more and more oppressive. Finally, the emperor raised his head and said with a firm look: "I am deeply touched by the princess's views. Reform is imperative. But we must act cautiously, make detailed plans, and advance step by step. Prime Minister, you will be responsible for overall coordination, and the Imperial Censor will assist the princess in formulating specific reform plans. I hope that we can work together to open up a new path for the prosperity of the country."

The emperor's decision temporarily calmed the debate in the court, and the ministers knelt down to accept the emperor's order. The princess smiled with relief, knowing that this was just a difficult beginning, but as long as the emperor and his ministers were of one mind, the country's future would be full of hope.

As the bell rang, the ministers left the court one after another. However, discussions and disputes about reform continued to spread inside and outside the palace...