What the Emperor of Ying did was completely unimportant to Ji Xiaosong.

Their relationship ended when he chose Consort Song's unborn child.

Ji Xiaosong looked at the small country that was already taking shape and nodded in satisfaction.

Now that people are available and resources are plentiful, everyone has their own space and initial resources, housing, and land. They can simply settle down and live a peaceful life.

As for military strength, the entire population is mobilized for military service.

During the busy farming season, everyone goes to work in the fields.

During the off-season, they would train the army together.

Everything was ready, but...

It seems like something is missing.

It wasn't until Su Yan reminded him that Ji Xiaosong realized he hadn't yet ascended the throne or established a new country name.

She was destined to be an empress; how could she allow her country to remain just a city?

Even the smallest country is still a country.

Rongrong floated over and whispered, "Ah Song, what if you leave this country in the future and there isn't a good enough emperor, or the system isn't good enough in the future? An empress may sound prestigious, but it's not something that lasts. Do you want to consider adopting modern methods of national governance?"

"Well... for the long-term prosperity of the country, a better system is indeed needed. The system of feudal dynasties has its drawbacks. I am the founder of this country, and I will not be too bad in the future."

"Yes, that's what I meant too."

After thinking it through, Ji Xiaosong, Su Yan, and others discussed for several months and finally established a new management system.

Not only that, but the date of his ascension to the throne was also set.

*

Tens of thousands of people gathered in the central square of the new Jicheng.

Ji Xiaosong, dressed in a black dragon-patterned robe, stood on the high platform, with Su Yan, Tie Zhenshan, and other confidants standing behind him.

"From this day forward," her voice echoed throughout the city through her spiritual power, "Xinji is officially established as a nation, named 'Xinxia'!"

A deafening cheer erupted in the square.

Ji Xiaosong raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "The new Xia does not have an emperor, but governs the country through a parliamentary system. The parliament consists of five councils: agriculture, industry, commerce, education, and military. Each council elects representatives to participate in the decision-making of national affairs."

Su Yan stepped forward and read aloud the "New Xia National Code":

Firstly, the land was state-owned and allocated to households;

Secondly, abolish slavery and ensure equality for all;

Thirdly, public schools should be established, and all children, regardless of gender, should be required to attend.

Fourth...

With each statement read out, the cheers from the crowd grew louder.

These systems were considered shocking in the feudal era, but for the oppressed refugees, they were like a godsend.

Three months later, the changes in Xinxia were astonishing. In the fields, the new curved plow and irrigation system tripled grain yields.

In the workshop, the water-powered spinning machines worked day and night, producing far more than Yingguo;

In the school, children not only learn the Four Books and Five Classics, but also practical knowledge such as mathematics and agriculture.

What's most amazing is the military camp, where there is no traditional strict hierarchy, but rather a system of "officers and soldiers as one".

The soldiers trained during the day and studied military strategy at night, and could even offer suggestions directly to Tie Zhenshan.

"My lord," Su Yan said, looking at the report in his hand, unable to hide his excitement, "at this rate, our grain reserves will be enough to support an army of 200,000 next year."

Ji Xiaosong stood on the city wall, gazing at the bustling farmland in the distance: "It's not enough. Pass down the order to implement a 'universal healthcare' system starting tomorrow."

"Universal healthcare?" Su Yan was taken aback.

"That means the national treasury will cover all medical expenses and medicine costs for ordinary people."

Ji Xiaosong explained, "Lin Banxia has already trained the first batch of doctors, so it can be implemented. In addition, our country has a lot of medicinal materials, so we are not worried about the treatment."

What she has in abundance is supplies.

In so many worlds, she basically just hoards goods in her spatial storage, rarely taking them out to use except during the apocalypse.

With so many people helping to consume it, Ji Xiaosong is overjoyed.

Meanwhile, the emperor of Ying Kingdom looked at the intelligence report sent back by his spies, his face turning ashen: "Conscription for all? Abolition of slavery? Has she gone mad?!"

The Grand Steward whispered, "Your Majesty, what's even more alarming is the grain yield of the new Xia dynasty..."

"Shut up!" The emperor tore the intelligence report to shreds. "Issue an imperial decree: assemble an army of 300,000! I will personally lead the expedition!"

"Your Majesty, please reconsider!" the Prime Minister hurriedly advised. "The drought in the north has not yet been resolved, and the grain supplies are likely..."

"Then raise taxes!" The emperor's eyes flashed with madness. "I would rather let the people of Ying starve to death than allow that traitor to go unpunished!"

On the border of Xinxia, ​​Tie Zhenshan, atop a watchtower, lowered his binoculars, his face grave: "My lord, the Ying Kingdom's army is already a hundred miles away, numbering at least two hundred thousand."

Ji Xiaosong's expression remained unchanged: "How is our new army's training going?"

"Fifty thousand elite troops are enough for a battle," Tie Zhenshan hesitated, "but the disparity in troop strength is too great..."

“Military strength is not a problem.” Ji Xiaosong chuckled. “Pass down the order to activate Project Skynet.”

Three days later, the two armies faced off on the banks of the Canglan River.

The Emperor of Ying's dragon banner fluttered in the wind, while the Xin Xia army on the opposite bank remained silent, with only the black banner embroidered with golden ears of wheat flying high in the center.

The emperor squinted, looking at the familiar figure on the opposite bank in front of the battle lines.

Ji Xiaosong was not wearing a dragon robe or imperial crown, but rather a simple black outfit with only a white jade token hanging at his waist, inscribed with the four characters "New Xia Ruler".

"Ruling the government?" the emperor sneered. "When did my imperial sister become so humble?"

He gestured for the chariot to move forward, and under the protection of his guards, approached the riverbank.

The river was wide, and the emperor boarded a boat, took out a bronze amplification device, and made sure his voice could be heard across to the other side.

"Royal Sister!" the Emperor shouted, "After three years apart, is this how you reminisce with me?"

Ji Xiaosong gently raised her hand, and the Xinxia army neatly parted to make way for her.

She walked alone to the riverbank, her voice calm yet clear, carrying across both banks: "What is the purpose of Your Majesty's personal campaign?"

The way the emperor addressed him as "Your Majesty" was distant and cold, which stung him. He suppressed his anger and said, "I've come to take my elder sister back to the palace! We are blood relatives, why must things have come to this?"

"Closest relatives?" Ji Xiaosong chuckled. "When Your Majesty went so far as to falsely accuse me of treason to protect Consort Song's unborn child, did you ever consider the word 'closest relatives'?"

Upon hearing this, many of the soldiers from the Ying Kingdom on the opposite bank of the river looked surprised.

The emperor's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, "That's all a misunderstanding! I have investigated the truth. Consort Song colluded with the Northern Border and deserves to die! But the child in her womb... is my bloodline... and cannot be lost."

Ji Xiaosong remained unmoved: "Your Majesty came here today just to say these things?"

"Royal Sister!" The Emperor suddenly raised her voice, a pleading glint in her eyes. "Come back. I can appoint you as Regent, to rule the world together! The land of Xinxia will also be under your jurisdiction, and I will not interfere!"

Before arriving here, the emperor did not think highly of Ji Xiaosong.

But after arriving here, he saw the well-equipped soldiers on the other side and became intimidated.

The conditions he is now proposing are extremely generous.

The soldiers of Ying Kingdom were in an uproar, and many whispered among themselves, feeling that the princess had no reason to refuse.

Ji Xiaosong was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Does Your Majesty know how many people the new Xia Dynasty has now?"

The emperor was stunned: "This..."

"One million seven hundred thousand."

Ji Xiaosong asked and answered himself, "Last year's grain output was three times that of Yingguo. There were three hundred schools, and the enrollment rate of children was ninety percent. People could see a doctor and take medicine for free."

With each word she spoke, the commotion among the Ying soldiers grew even greater.

These are the good days they never dared to dream of.

“Your Majesty,” Ji Xiaosong looked directly at the emperor, “do you think I would abandon this new Xia and go back to be a regent in name only?”

The emperor's face turned ashen: "Then what do you intend to do? Are you really going to rebel?!"

"Rebellion?" Ji Xiaosong shook his head. "I'm just giving the people another option."

With a wave of her hand, hundreds of grain carts were pushed out of the Xinxia army, piled high with white rice and steaming hot buns.

"Soldiers of Ying," her voice echoed across the battlefield, "lay down your weapons, cross this bridge, and you will be citizens of the new Xia. Land will be distributed, taxes will be waived, and your children can attend school. I, Ji Xiaosong, guarantee this with my life!"

These words were like a spark falling into a haystack, instantly causing an uproar in the Yingguo army.

Many soldiers stared intently at the grain, their Adam's apples bobbing.

"Insolence!" the emperor roared. "Anyone who dares to surrender will have their entire family executed!"

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