System Blessing: The Young Master of the Dong Family and Diao Chan's Fate

As for the costume contest, Dong Yu finally suffered from decision-making difficulties.

I decided to choose two styles from the Wei and Jin Dynasties and the Song Dynasty.

The reason why Ming Dynasty was not chosen is that the Hanfu of the Ming Dynasty was too exquisite and the span was too large, so ordinary people could not afford it.

In comparison, the simpler first two models are obviously more in line with the current national conditions of Daqian.

At the same time, the two standard costumes can also give people more choices.

The first snow of winter fell heavily, and the heavy snow dyed Luoyang City white.

imperial study room

Xun Yu stood relaxed in the hall, feeling Dong Yu's resentful gaze.

"You still know how to come back?"

Dong Yu asked sarcastically.

"Cough cough."

"Your Majesty, I am following your Majesty's orders to go outside and take a look. This way, I can better understand the people's sentiments and what the people of Daqian need most."

Xun Yu coughed twice and spoke seriously.

"Huh...you."

"Now that you're back, the position of Prime Minister, which has been vacant until now, is finally filled."

"Come on, come on, approve all these memorials."

Dong Yu let out a long sigh and spoke quickly.

"Your Majesty...I just got back."

Xun Yu said with a bitter look on his face.

"just kidding."

"Hmph, where did you go to play?"

Dong Yu rolled his eyes at Xun Yu and then asked curiously.

"First, we went to Jizhou. It was the first place that Your Majesty recovered, and it is considered the most economically prosperous place in the world today."

"Then head south from Jizhou, passing through Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Xuzhou to Yangzhou."

Xun Yu sat on a chair, stroking his beard and speaking.

He didn't just spend the past six months away having fun, but was actually trying to understand the people's sentiments.

"What insights did you gain?"

Dong Yu nodded slightly, and then asked.

“The further south you go, the poorer it gets.”

"This phenomenon has not improved at all compared to the Han Dynasty."

Xun Yu sighed and said with an extremely serious expression.

If force can conquer the world, then force is not that useful when it comes to ruling the world.

In comparison, politics and economy will play a greater role.

Economic disharmony is bound to lead to conflicts. In the short term, because the country is just being established, there won’t be too big conflicts.

But if those in power ignore it, this contradiction will increase dramatically from generation to generation.

In the end, the result for Daqian and Dahan will be no different.

"I want reform."

Dong Yu looked serious and uttered four words.

"I, your servant, am willing to be the vanguard."

Xun Yu bowed and stood up to pay his respects.

Reform is a political struggle.

Vanguards are also needed to charge forward.

After traveling around, Xun Yu, who was more experienced, went there for the purpose of reform.

The old rules and regulations can no longer support the new ship.

Only reform can enable this new warship to set sail and sail steadily on the vast ocean.

"I will do my best to support you."

Dong Yu stood up and bowed to Xun Yu.

The feeling of no doubt between the monarch and his subjects made Xun Yu feel extremely comfortable.

Since ancient times, suspicion between the ruler and his subjects has been the main theme.

Therefore, Xun Yu particularly cherished this political environment.

"Reform requires Your Majesty to possess greater prestige."

"A kind of majesty that is unwavering and unchallenged, a majesty that no one dares to challenge."

"I heard that Your Majesty dispatched General Zhang Liao to Youzhou. I think he has already made preparations."

Xun Yu said with a serious expression.

"Zhang Liao, I am the first trumpet blown for your reform."

"This is my hard work over the past six months. Take it back and examine it carefully. If there is anything wrong, work with me to improve it."

Dong Yu turned around, picked up the regulations on the dragon table, and gave instructions to Xun Yu.

"I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust."

Xun Yu took the thick paper with both hands, feeling the weight of the burden in his heart.

Reform is bound to affect the interests of some people.

Fortunately, today's Daqian is a new dynasty.

Many forces are not deeply rooted or intertwined, and this environment is particularly favorable for major events such as reform.

"I remember that you have a daughter."

Dong Yu stroked his beard and asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, my daughter is only nine years old."

Xun Yu took a half step back with a look of vigilance.

"..."

Seeing Xun Yu take half a step back, Dong Yu felt a pang of pain in his heart.

He doesn't understand me!

Xun Yu doesn’t understand me!

Does he think I want to be his son-in-law?

"My prince is still young, just the right age for a marriage."

Dong Yu said with a cold face and a sarcastic tone.

"..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xun Yu felt deeply ashamed. He didn't expect that his first reaction was that Dong Yu wanted to take a concubine.

I shouldn't have done that!

But there is no way around it, since Dong Yu has a reputation for being a lustful person.

Many emperors married the daughters of prime ministers or three ministers.

Do you think he can not worry?

"Go away, you make me so sad."

"The minister does not know the king, the minister does not know the king!"

Dong Yu looked up to the sky and sighed, speaking with sorrow.

"..."

"My lord, please retire."

Xun Yu's eyes twitched slightly.

What do you mean by "the minister does not know the king"? It's obvious that the minister knows the king too well, okay?

If I don't understand you, why would I take a step back?

boom--

Not long after Xun Yu left, Dong Yu heard an explosion coming from the direction of the harem.

The sound frightened him so much that he shuddered.

"what's the situation?"

"Quick, follow me back to the palace."

Dong Yu quickly stood up and gave instructions to Zhong Liang.

Luoyingyuan

The residence of Concubine Yue Huang Yueying.

At this moment, Huang Yueying was looking at the gun barrel in her hand with excitement.

The palace maids and eunuchs in the courtyard were all terrified and sat down in the snow.

There was a scarecrow in armor standing in the yard, and there was a hole in the armor.

"It's done!"

"I did it, I did it!"

Huang Yueying shouted loudly with joy.

"Princess Yue, you...what the hell is this thing of yours?"

"Why is it so loud, and... so powerful?"

The palace maids looked at Huang Yueying in horror.

They really don't want to serve Huang Yueying.

Because this concubine is completely different from the other concubines.

Compared to those ladies who tune the piano, practice dancing, read and embroider all day long.

Huang Yueying is really different.

He's been tinkering with crossbows and bows all day, and you'll get scared if you're not careful.

"What do you know? With this thing, His Majesty's army will be invincible."

Huang Yueying stroked the hole in the armor with her fingers and said with a burning gaze.

"My dear, what happened?"

Dong Yu ran over hurriedly and asked breathlessly.

As soon as he heard the noise, he ran all the way from the imperial study to the harem.

After asking around, he found out that the sound came from Luoyingyuan.

"Your Majesty, the gun, the gun is made."

Huang Yueying raised her musket high and shouted excitedly.