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On New Year's Eve, the snow in the Daqian Palace had just stopped.

The icicles hanging from the eaves of the Golden Throne Hall reflected the light of the glazed lamps, and the copper bells on the eaves tinkled in the cold wind, interweaving into a melody with the sounds of stringed instruments and orchestras in the hall.

The vermilion lacquered door was wide open, and the warm yellow candlelight poured out like a tide, dyeing the white snow on the ground into flowing gold, as if it were a fairyland on earth.

Thirty-six golden-armored warriors stood solemnly at the palace gate, holding long spears. The gilded patterns on their armor flowed in the candlelight, making the Phoenix Feather Imperial Road on the snow even more majestic and solemn.

The air in the hall was filled with the fragrance of agarwood, and twenty-four black phoenix candlesticks illuminated the white marble floor in every detail.

Civil officials wear purple robes, with cranes and auspicious clouds embroidered with gold thread on their chests, which appear and disappear as they salute, symbolizing nobleness and auspiciousness; military officials wear red robes, with a tiger descending the mountain pattern outlined with silver thread on their chests, which is lifelike and demonstrates the heroic spirit of fighting on the battlefield.

The people sat on both sides in the order of civil officials in the east and military officials in the west. On the ebony dining table, there were layers of delicacies.

The Erguotou in the emerald glass cup was glowing with candlelight, the crystal dishes piled on the agate plate were crystal clear, and next to the gold-inlaid jade chopsticks, the carved pastry in the shape of a phoenix spreading its wings was so exquisite that even the texture of the feathers was clearly visible.

The palace maids in moon-white skirts held gilded wine pots in their hands and moved lightly among the ministers with lotus steps. They had picturesque eyes and sweet smiles as they slowly poured the wine into the cups. Each step seemed to be a light tap on a jade plate, not causing a single ripple.

Murong Yan sat upright on the gilded throne of Nine Phoenixes Facing the Sun. The phoenix crown was made up of nine lifelike golden phoenixes holding oriental pearls in their beaks. The tail feathers of each phoenix were embellished with broken diamonds, which reflected thousands of brilliant lights as she moved.

In the center of the crown was inlaid a fist-sized luminous pearl, which emitted a soft and dazzling light even in the candlelit hall, making the beauty between her eyebrows and eyes even more eye-catching.

She was wearing a bright red phoenix robe with a cloud brocade base and a pattern of birds paying homage to the phoenix embroidered with gold thread all over the robe. The phoenix's wings were also inlaid with colorful gems, which sparkled as she moved.

The fifty-meter-long tail was naturally spread out on the white marble floor.

The tail winds down from the steps of the throne, following the curve of the Fengling Imperial Road, flowing like a red galaxy.

The picture of mountains, rivers and the country embroidered with gold thread undulated slightly under the candlelight, as if the territory of Daqian stretched out under the feet.

The edge of the train is embroidered with three-dimensional embroidery technology. The embroidered waves of the sea of ​​clouds can actually tremble slightly with Murong Yan's breathing, and complement the light and shadow in the hall.

When she raised her hand to hold the glass, her tail was like a lively phoenix, with tiny ripples appearing along with her movements. The outline of the mountains outlined by golden threads echoed the mural of mountains and rivers on the wall of the temple in the distance.

When she sat upright, her train looked like solidified flames, spreading across the hall. It was a rich and dazzling red, dyeing the entire Golden Throne Hall with a noble color, fully displaying the emperor's luxury and majesty.

She raised her hand and held up the phoenix-patterned wine cup inlaid with rubies, her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was as clear as a yellow oriole singing in a valley.

"Thanks to all of you, my dear ministers, for your tireless efforts this year, Daqian has been able to prosper and reach new heights. This toast is to Daqian's prosperity and victory!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" All the ministers stood up in unison, their sleeves fluttering, and the sound of jade pendants colliding could be heard in the golden palace.

The wine went down their throats, spicy yet sweet, and everyone's faces showed relief.

At this time, Prime Minister Sima Zhong straightened his official uniform, stepped out steadily, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.

"Your Majesty, this year our Great Qian nation prospers and our people are prosperous. Your Majesty has implemented new policies, built water conservancy projects, and dredged rivers, allowing thousands of acres of fertile land to be irrigated, and grain production has reached a record high.

Take Bohai County, for example. Twenty thousand hectares of newly reclaimed paddy fields were harvested, and by autumn, rice piled up like mountains, even the grain transport vessels were in short supply. Schools sprang up everywhere, with Julu alone adding thirty-six official schools, giving children from humble backgrounds the opportunity to learn to read and write, and to understand etiquette and morality.

Today, the streets and alleys are filled with praises of Your Majesty's benevolence, and the people are loyal to Him. The prestige of the Great Qian Dynasty has spread far and wide! Envoys from China and the Western Regions have even sent tributes to the court, offering rare treasures in exchange for our specialty, Erguotou. Tributes of glassware from Persia and luminous cups from the Arab world are now on display in the Treasure Pavilion. Furthermore, our movable type printing technology has spread overseas, attracting scholars from all over the world to study here. This is all the fruit of Your Majesty's wise governance!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Minister of War Liu Kaiwei strode forward.

"Your Majesty is wise! This year our army has won three battles and three victories, making us feared and feared by all. Northern Yan, in alliance with the Gu family, attempted to invade our border. In the battle of Dai County, our army, with 5,000 light cavalry, raided their main camp, sending 100,000 rebels fleeing in panic. The weapons and provisions we captured piled up like mountains.

After the battle, we counted and captured 30,000 war horses alone, and countless armor and weapons. When the Southern Chu invaded, we took advantage of the terrain in Linyi County and the Crown Prince's strategy to defeat the Chu army and fight all the way to the land north of the Yangtze River.

After this battle, Nanchu took the initiative to cede all the cities north of the Yangtze River in exchange for peace, and also offered a princess as a marriage partner.

Now our army has added twelve beacon towers on the border and stored enough food and fodder to last for ten years. The surrounding small countries have sent hostages to Daqian as a sign of submission!

He said, clenching his fists tightly, his eyes full of pride.

The Minister of Revenue stroked his beard and stepped out with a smile.

"Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune! This year, Your Majesty adjusted taxes, increasing commercial taxes and reducing agricultural taxes. This has not only enriched the treasury but also reduced the burden on the people. The treasury is now as full as ever, with 80 million taels of silver. The granaries are overflowing, and there's no room to replace the old grain with the new.

Take Liaodong Bay, for example. Thanks to adjustments to commercial tax policies, salt merchants expanded their operations, and salt transport revenue tripled compared to the previous year. People lived and worked in peace and contentment, markets flourished, and shops lined the landscape, creating a scene of prosperity.

Chang'an's East Market and West Market are bustling with traffic all day long, with merchants from all over the world coming and going. The customs revenue alone is equivalent to half a year's tax revenue in previous years! Even more gratifying is that our dynasty has opened up new sea trade routes with the Southeast Asian countries. Merchant ships return every month laden with spices and jewels. The income from these sea trade routes now accounts for 20% of the national treasury's income!

The Minister of Justice looked solemn and took a step forward.

"Your Majesty governs the country wisely. Bandits are now decreasing. People no longer need to carry weapons on the streets, and there is peace and tranquility. Aside from the guilty minister who plotted rebellion, there hasn't been an execution in a year.

We promote education and establish village covenants across the country, encouraging mutual supervision and mutual assistance. Take Puyang, for example, a region bordering the Three Kingdoms. Bandits were once rampant, but now, under the constraints of the village covenant, the people have spontaneously organized village protection teams, and even petty theft has become rare. Furthermore, under the Crown Prince's guidance, we have established welfare homes in various prefectures to adopt orphans and provide assistance to the elderly. Now, when the people speak of Your Majesty, they are filled with gratitude. This is the beginning of a prosperous era. Congratulations, Your Majesty!