The Second World in Ancient Times

"My dear, thanks to the new policies you proposed, our dynasty is now prosperous and I am very happy." His Majesty said with a smile.

I bowed slightly. "Your Majesty, this is the result of your wisdom, the unity of the ruler and his subjects, and the cooperation of the people. Today, our dynasty's economy is booming, commercial exchanges are flourishing, and the people live a prosperous life."

The Minister of Commerce stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, today's commercial prosperity is unprecedented. Silk and tea from the south of the Yangtze River, and porcelain and furs from the north, have become commodities that are highly sought after by all nations. Our merchants have traveled to neighboring countries, bringing back vast quantities of gold, silver, treasures, and rare treasures. Many foreign merchants have also come to our country to do business, establishing trading posts in the capital and other major cities. This has not only promoted trade but also spurred the development of our service industry, such as inns and restaurants."

I nodded and said, "Sir, prosperity in business also requires regulated management. We must continue to strengthen the enforcement of business laws, ensure fair competition in the market, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of domestic and foreign merchants. This is just like the construction of modern commercial rule of law to maintain a good business environment."

The Minister of Education continued, "Your Majesty, the educational reforms have yielded remarkable results. Our institutions of higher learning are producing numerous talented individuals who have made in-depth studies in literature, science, philosophy, and other fields. Many graduates have dedicated themselves to national development, some improving agricultural techniques, others engaging in commercial innovation, and still others entering the civil service to help Your Majesty."

I said, "This is exactly the purpose of education. We must continue to increase investment in education, encourage students to explore the unknown, and cultivate their innovative spirit and practical ability. We can also establish more academic exchange activities to allow students to learn from scholars at home and abroad, just like modern academic seminars and international academic exchanges, to broaden their horizons."

Regarding culture, the Minister in charge of cultural affairs said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, our dynasty is flourishing, with opera, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and other arts flourishing. Opera troupes from all over the country tour constantly, spreading our dynasty's cultural stories far and wide. Masters of calligraphy and painting have emerged one after another, and their works are treasured by countries around the world. Poetry creation is also extremely prosperous, with scholars and writers making friends through poetry, and masterpieces are frequently published."

I said, "Culture is the soul of a nation. We can organize cultural delegations to visit other countries to spread our culture while absorbing the best of other cultures and promoting cultural diversity and integration. This is like modern cultural diplomacy, enhancing a country's cultural soft power."

The Minister of War also arrived to report: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, our dynasty is growing stronger militarily. Our soldiers have undergone new training, and their combat effectiveness has greatly increased. The weapons workshop is constantly developing new weapons, such as improved crossbows with longer range and greater power, and new armor with better protection."

I said, "A strong military is the foundation of a nation. However, we must not resort to excessive military expansion; maintaining national peace and stability must be our primary mission. We can engage in military exchanges with neighboring countries, such as observing military exercises and sharing military technology, to enhance military mutual trust, much like modern military diplomacy and international military cooperation."

In the harem, the concubines also congratulated me.

One of the concubines said, "Your Majesty, the country is now prosperous, and we concubines in the palace can also feel this joy. This is all thanks to Your Majesty."

I smiled and said, "Sisters, this is a joint effort. We must continue to cultivate our character and learn knowledge in the palace, create a harmonious atmosphere in the harem, and contribute to the prosperity and stability of the country."

His Majesty addressed his ministers in the court, saying, "The Empress and I have implemented new policies with the hope of strengthening and enriching our country, and we have now achieved our goal. Your contributions are invaluable. I will reward those who have made outstanding contributions generously to encourage you to continue serving our country."

The ministers knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty is wise and wise. Thank you for your grace!"

As the country prospered, envoys from various countries came to pay tribute.

A foreign envoy said, "Your country, under the governance of Your Majesty and the Queen, is truly astonishing. Your commercial prosperity is our envy, your cultural flourishing is our admiration, and your military strength is our awe. We hope to establish closer friendly relations and engage in more cooperation with you."

I said, "Your Excellency, thank you for your kind words. Our DPRK upholds the principles of peace, friendship, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. We welcome all countries to cooperate with us to jointly promote world peace and development. This is like the modern norms of international relations, building a harmonious world."

Back home, the people were also full of praise for the new policies. One said, "Thanks to the new policies of Your Majesty and the Queen, our lives are getting better and better. Our children can read and learn, and have promising futures; we have jobs and earn money; and our elders can enjoy their retirement. This is truly a peaceful and prosperous time!"

After hearing the people's praise, I said to Your Majesty, "Your Majesty, the people's recognition is the greatest affirmation of our new policies. We must continue to focus on people's livelihoods and make their lives better."

His Majesty nodded and said, "My beloved concubine, you are absolutely right. I will continue to work with you to ensure that this prosperous situation is maintained for a long time."

As our country prospered, I never stopped thinking about strategies for further development. I told Jinshu, "Jinshu, while business is booming, we must also focus on sustainable development. We can encourage businesses to invest in environmentally friendly industries, such as reforestation and river management. This will not only improve the national environment but also leave valuable legacy for future generations. This is similar to the modern concept of green business and sustainable development, achieving harmonious coexistence between the economy and the environment."

Jinshu asked, "Your Majesty, most businessmen are driven by profit. How can we get them to invest in the environmental protection industry?"

I said, "We could provide tax incentives and policy support to the environmental protection industry, while also promoting the importance of environmental protection and enhancing business people's sense of social responsibility. This is similar to modern environmental policy guidance and corporate social responsibility education, promoting the green transformation of businesses."

In the area of ​​education, I was reminded of the importance of vocational education to national development. I told the Minister of Education, "Your Excellency, in addition to academic education at institutions of higher learning, vocational education should not be neglected. We can establish various vocational schools, such as carpentry schools, blacksmith schools, and tailoring schools, to cultivate professional and technical personnel. These talents will provide strong support for the country's handicrafts and manufacturing industries. This is similar to the modern vocational education system, which cultivates practical talents for the country."

The Minister of Education said, "Your Majesty, the teachers and teaching materials for this vocational school are another big problem."

I said, "Teachers can be selected from skilled craftsmen in the community, and textbooks can be compiled based on different professions, focusing on the combination of practical operations and theoretical knowledge. This is similar to the training of teachers and the compilation of textbooks for modern vocational education, ensuring the quality of vocational education."

Building on this cultural prosperity, I said to the Minister of Culture, "Your Excellency, we could establish a cultural and creative industry park to bring together cultural industries like opera, calligraphy and painting, and handicrafts to create economies of scale. Within the park, we could provide creative spaces, display platforms, and sales channels to promote the innovative development of the cultural industry. This would be like the construction of modern cultural industry parks, driving the upgrading of the cultural industry."

The Minister of Culture said, "Your Majesty, this is a good plan. I will prepare it right away."

As the country prospers, I continue to plan and layout between the palace and the imperial court with modern thinking, knowledge and experience. From sustainable business development to vocational education, from cultural and creative industries to international cooperation, I strive to introduce modern concepts and methods, hoping to enable the country to continue to move forward on the road to prosperity and move towards a more glorious future. I will also continue to write my own legendary chapter on this stage of history, and work tirelessly for the country's rise and long-term stability.

While focusing on sustainable business development and vocational education, I also considered the role of science and technology popularization in enhancing a country's overall strength. I spoke to a minister skilled in mechanical engineering and other crafts, saying, "Your Excellency, science and technology cannot remain solely in the hands of a few artisans and scholars; they must be disseminated nationwide. We can develop accessible science and technology resources, such as agricultural technology manuals and handicraft guides, and distribute them to the public. At the same time, we can establish science and technology centers across the country to showcase scientific and technological achievements and demonstrate how they operate, allowing citizens to experience the power of science firsthand. This, like modern science popularization and the development of science and technology centers, will improve the scientific and technological literacy of the entire population."

The minister said, "Your Majesty, compiling reading materials and building a popular library requires a lot of manpower and resources."

I said, "We can recruit scholars and artisans to help with manpower, and the court can allocate special funds for resources, or encourage private donations. This is similar to the formation and fundraising of modern science popularization teams to promote the popularization of science and technology."

In the harem, I organized the concubines to learn about science and technology so they could spread the concept of science and technology when communicating with their families. I told them, "Sisters, by learning about science and technology, we can help our families in the local area to promote the adoption of new technologies. This is like the modern-day family science popularization and social impact, from the harem to the people."

The concubines responded one after another: "Your Majesty, we will study hard and contribute to the popularization of science and technology in the country."

In the process of continuous development of the country, I have fully applied modern thinking, knowledge and experience, and actively operated between the court and the imperial court. From the popularization of science and technology to business transformation, from educational reform to cultural prosperity, I have worked hard to introduce modern concepts and methods, hoping to enable the country to maintain its leading edge in all aspects and stride towards a more glorious future. I will also continue to leave my own unique mark of struggle in this long river of history and contribute all my strength to the rejuvenation and development of the country.

While encouraging the popularization of science and technology, I also considered the importance of diplomatic strategy for the long-term development of our country. I told the Foreign Minister, "Your Excellency, now that our dynasty is prosperous, our diplomatic strategy needs to be more long-term. We can establish strategic partnerships with distant powers and engage in in-depth cooperation in politics, economy, culture, and military. For example, we could jointly develop large-scale engineering technologies, open markets to each other, and exchange military strategic ideas. This, like the cooperation between major powers in modern international relations, will enhance our country's international status and influence."

The Foreign Minister said: "Your Majesty, the establishment of this strategic partnership requires a careful balance of interests of all parties, and constant coordination and communication is necessary during the cooperation process."

I said, "Sir, before establishing a relationship, thorough research and negotiation must be conducted to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties. During the cooperation process, a dedicated diplomatic coordination agency should be established to promptly resolve any issues that arise. This is like a modern diplomatic negotiation and cooperation management mechanism to ensure the smooth implementation of diplomatic strategies."

In the harem, I also organized the concubines to study diplomatic strategy so they could better understand the country's diplomatic intentions when receiving the wives of foreign envoys. I told them, "Sisters, we too can play an important role in diplomatic settings. Learning diplomatic strategy will help us better present our country's image and safeguard national interests in our interactions. This is like modern-day diplomatic etiquette training and national image-building, empowering diplomacy from a female perspective."