Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

The border town finally settled. Some civilians, having received word that they would no longer fight and sacrifice their lives for their country, returned with their children and families. Reluctant to leave their homes and land, Guoguo instructed the government to register them one by one and re-register them. Military clerks were handling the resettlement of the returning civilians. Ye Heng had already sent a letter to the capital, requesting the emperor send someone to govern the city.

Ye Heng held a meeting to discuss which general would stay and would need to be assessed, both civil and military. They would have one month to study.

Guoguo had been studying what could be grown on the land and when to plant it. When she was almost done, she said to Ye Heng, "I've written a plan for your reference. You arrange for the construction here. I have to go see my son. Let's send the 5,000 special forces soldiers first." Ye Heng thought for a moment and said, "Okay." "I'll see them off." Ye Heng looked at Guoguo. "Are you leaving too?" "I'm not leaving yet. I'm waiting for you to come with me." After hearing this, Ye Heng felt relieved and said, "Okay."

Guoguo began preparing food and supplies for the 5,000 men on the road. Twenty large carts were deployed, overhauled, and filled with supplies. Yeheng helped with the inspection. When Xiaochen heard they were leaving to search for the imperial treasure in the East China Sea, the children were delighted. "Be careful, great generals." Xiaochen, oh.

Three days later, Ye Heng Guoguo sent off five thousand men. The carriages weren't big enough for everyone, and behind them was a cavalry unit, fully equipped. The border guards were furious.

Until he could no longer see him, Ye Heng said, "Let's go back." Guoguo: Okay.

The soldiers continued to study, practice martial arts, and cultivate the land. Guoguo brought out a large plow, the kind used for harvesting, and helped with the land reclamation and cultivation, while also teaching people how to drive and repair cars. Thirty large trucks from the capital arrived, ready to leave supplies here and add some food to the troops.

The soldiers worked tirelessly at the border towns, safeguarding the peace and security of the frontier while clearing wasteland and cultivating the land. The military and civilians worked together, vigorously cultivating cold-resistant crops. Spring corn could be planted, and then there were sorghum, soybeans, cotton, and sugar production, all grown in cold regions. Guoguo took out the seeds and planted these crops in large quantities. Later, she would teach them how to make sorghum wine, sugar, tofu, and other edibles. This place would one day become the Great Northern Granary! The land is vast! This is a great place, even if it's just for one season. The rivers are numerous, and the turned black soil looks like fertile soil! ...

Half a month later, the martyrs came to submit their surrender letter, and the officials sent by the Emperor of Dayan to manage the city came with thirty large trucks.

Guoguo was overjoyed when he saw the things brought in by the carriage. He laughed heartily and said, "Great! Great! The Emperor really sent it just in time! Great!" Many soldiers came forward curiously to take a look after hearing what Guoguo said, but they just didn't understand. Some didn't even know what they were or what they were used for. Guoguo looked at their confused eyes and said, "This is a good thing to sell abroad. You'll know later. Hehe."

Sacks of cottonseed, carts of glass, soybeans, various vegetable seeds, and cloth—these were the daily necessities, the most needed items here. They even brought a newly constructed oil press—made of wood and iron. Officials and the Ministry of Revenue sent several people to help develop the area. These were the people and materials Ye Heng had mentioned in his letter, the people and materials needed to develop this place. From now on, this place would serve as a grain base for the Emperor and the Ministry of Revenue.

There were also people who negotiated, and it was agreed that the negotiations between Martyrdom and Dayan would be held three days later, but Martyrdom's letter of surrender was rejected.

Ye Heng lodged the martyrs in a newly opened hotel outside. Those from Dayan were accommodated in the government office's backyard. Vehicles were unloaded at the military camp. The warehouses were to be guarded and kept clear of outsiders; the supplies were treasures of this development and could not be lost. The guards driving the cargo were all from the Chai Mansion. Ye Heng arranged for them to stay in the camp and rest, but they could not return for the time being. They were to train with the soldiers. They would also have to be trained and trained by the soldiers there.

The border town was undergoing a booming development. Negotiations were quickly approaching, held in the main hall of the government office, which served as a deterrent. Ye Heng sat at the main table, but he sat in on the discussion. Guo Guo, still dressed in military attire, stood beside him. Everyone from the capital recognized Guo Guo, but no one spoke of it. The martyr was removed from his seat, while the officials of Great Yan took their place. This was the difference between the winner and the loser, evident at a glance.

At the negotiating table, neither side spoke. The leader of the martyrs finally spoke, unable to contain himself. "This is the surrender I submit for my martyrdom! Great Yan, please take a look." A guard carried it. The Great Yan official took it, scrutinizing each item. He felt it showed sincerity and, finding it acceptable, handed it to Ye Heng. "Your Highness, please take a look!" Ye Heng didn't take it. "You all, please take a look." "Yes." All the Great Yan officials reviewed it, and Ye Heng took his last look. Guo Guo leaned sideways to scan it. Hehe, not bad, the compensation for martyrs is quite substantial. But after a year, the compensation will cease.

Ye Heng pointed out this point and said, "How can a defeated nation claim sovereignty? From now on, it must pay half of this compensation every year. In three years, we'll see how it performs!" The martyrs all looked at one of them. Guo Guo's sharp eyes spotted the boss! Haha!

It's hard to define good or bad performance. Someone said, "What's good?" Ye Heng: "Let us see your country's sincerity. You can only seek stability and unity for your people!

Another clause must be added to the letter of surrender: no troops can be sent to Dayan within a hundred years! This is the most important clause, otherwise it’s hard to talk! "The martyrs nodded. Someone stood up and said, "Okay." In this way, the letter of surrender was redrafted, signed by the names of the two countries, and stamped with the national seal.

Dayan has a secondary imperial seal which is convenient for carrying around when doing business. The real imperial seal is only held by the emperor!

Dayan treated the martyrs to a meal. When the visitors ate Dayan's food, they didn't say anything, but they were all delighted. They had never eaten such delicious food before, and it was rich in fat.

Ye Heng didn't even eat or drink with them; it was the officials from Dayan who dined there. The Dayan official said, "Although we have a large population in Dayan, we are able to eat and dress warmly. No one will starve or freeze to death anymore. Things will get even better in the future. Over the past few years, our people have seen your sincerity and stopped bullying the people of Dayan or harassing the border. We can consider mutual trade and provide you with daily necessities. You've probably seen that our border towns are reclaiming wasteland and planting crops in large quantities. In a few years, this place will become as fertile as the inland areas—a land of fish and rice! You will also benefit greatly." The martyred people heard this and felt that this was already a good thing. They didn't want their people to starve or freeze anymore. "Okay, we will work hard to promote friendship between the people of our two countries and stop war!"

The officials of Dayan escorted the martyrs out of the city. Having completed the task assigned by the Emperor, they happily returned to the yamen and reported the results to Ye Heng. Ye Heng asked, "Who will stay to manage and govern here?" Sun Wu replied, "I will stay, along with two deputies." The three stood up and showed themselves to Ye Heng. Ye Heng nodded and told them to sit down. "Okay, you will take over the yamen work starting today. Once you're familiar with the situation, withdraw the troops from the Ministry of War!" Sun Wu replied, "Okay. We will take over the full responsibilities here as soon as possible!" Ye Heng nodded and sent them away. Not wanting to worry about anything else, he returned to talk to Guoguo and enjoy a happy moment together!

The negotiators watched as things were settled and sent the letters back first. They stayed to help with the work and would not go back until things were back on track.