Chapter 389 Qiu Ziyue's Actions
Chapter 389 Qiu Ziyue's Actions
Although Qiu Ziyue had long planned to leave the Prince's Mansion.
But one night, she overheard something that made her decide to stay with Li Cunxu for a while longer.
That night, she overheard a conversation between two maids, one of whom choked up as she said:
“My younger brother starved to death, my younger sister was sold, my father died of illness, my mother remarried, and my family fell apart.”
Another maid said, "I'm not much better off than the dogs in rich people's houses."
These words deeply hurt Qiu Ziyue.
She realized that too many people were struggling with famine, and that as a queen, she could not stand idly by.
The next morning, Qiu Ziyue gently woke Li Cunxu.
“Cunxu,”
She said in a low voice.
"So many people are struggling with famine, we must care about them."
Li Cunxu looked at her and nodded.
One day, Qiu Ziyue and Li Cunxu rode their horses to the fields outside the city. They traveled light, with only a few attendants with them.
When they arrived at the fields, they saw farmers working hard, their clothes soaked with sweat.
Qiu Ziyue dismounted and chatted warmly with the farmers:
How was the harvest this year? Did you encounter any difficulties?
Farmers poured out their grievances: drought, pests and diseases, war, and so on.
Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Qiu Ziyue immediately summoned Qiu Langyu, Leng Feng, and several local officials to discuss countermeasures.
Qiu Langyu, having lived in modern times, had some understanding of agricultural technology.
He gathered several experts in agricultural technology and combined traditional and modern agricultural techniques.
Propose solutions such as improving seeds, promoting efficient irrigation systems, and mechanized agricultural implements.
Qiu Ziyue was overjoyed upon hearing this and ordered local officials to cooperate fully.
Faced with the heavy tax burden, she drew on modern economic concepts and proposed a plan to adjust tax rates based on people's income.
She advocated for tax exemption policies for impoverished farmers.
This measure not only alleviated the financial burden on ordinary people, but also stimulated their enthusiasm for production.
To encourage farming, Qiu Ziyue introduced modern agricultural management concepts, organized a team to research and improve crop varieties, and promoted the use of advanced agricultural tools and technologies.
She also established a reward mechanism, providing both material and honorary rewards to farmers with high yields and good quality, which greatly boosted the farmers' enthusiasm for work.
In addition, she personally went to rural areas to popularize scientific planting knowledge among farmers through bulletin boards, leaflets and other means, helping them improve production efficiency.
She also frequently brought food and clothing to distribute to families most in need.
The farmers were extremely grateful to the kind queen and called her their "savior".
With her and Li Cunxu's encouragement and help, the farmers' enthusiasm for production increased.
Li Cunxu also doted on this princess.
Every time she went out, he would carefully tie a cloak around her neck;
Tea was always served to her immediately.
He would also often give her exquisite jewelry and wipe the sweat from her forehead.
The two supported each other through thick and thin, and worked together to promote the prosperity and stability of Hedong.
Qiu Ziyue understands that although she may leave one day, she should do her best to help people improve their lives in the present.
In order to strengthen the Jin army, she handed over the key to the treasure to Li Cunxu.
Li Cunxu led a team of elite soldiers to take out the treasures in batches for military management.
Qiu Ziyue, referencing modern military management systems, restructured the army and established clear promotion channels, allowing talented soldiers to stand out.
At the same time, she regularly conducts military building activities to enhance cohesion among soldiers.
During the training, she adopted simulated combat drills to improve soldiers' ability to cope with complex battlefield environments.
At the same time, Qiu Ziyue attracted scholars to the court and designed a transparent selection system.
She set up an examination center and adopted a combination of written tests and interviews to comprehensively assess the candidates' knowledge and abilities.
To attract more outstanding talents, she also offered generous salaries, which attracted many ambitious people to come to her.
After entering the imperial court, these scholars were assigned to different departments, where they could utilize their professional expertise and greatly improve political stability.
Regarding the rule of law, Qiu Ziyue upheld the spirit of modern rule of law and promoted the establishment of a sound legal system.
She organized a group of officials to systematically review existing laws, delete outdated provisions, and add new clauses that meet the needs of the authorities.
In order to raise public awareness of the law, she actively carried out legal education activities, disseminating legal knowledge to the public through lectures, exhibitions and other means.
As time went by, the series of measures advocated by Qiu Ziyue achieved remarkable results.
The financial situation of the Jin army gradually improved, the living standards of the people continued to rise, and the combat effectiveness of the army was significantly enhanced.
The people of Hedong were no longer displaced, child trafficking was banned, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. The entire Hedong region presented a prosperous and stable scene.
Li Cunxu was deeply gratified by this and sincerely praised, "Such a tremendous change in Hedong is all thanks to you."
Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and said modestly:
"Serving the country and its people is our bounden duty."
Qiu Ziyue not only cares about agriculture, but she also actively promotes cultural prosperity.
She and Li Cunxu jointly advocated and promoted the development of art and culture such as poetry and songs.
Qiu Ziyue is a multi-talented person. She is proficient in poetry writing and often organizes poetry exchange meetings for literary figures.
At these gatherings, she not only encouraged writers to create new works, but also personally recited her own poems, inspiring even more creative inspiration.
Her poems, with their fresh and unconventional style and sincere emotions, quickly spread among the people and became a topic of conversation.
Besides poetry, Qiu Ziyue also has a special fondness for traditional opera.
She actively participates in opera performances, promoting them as an important cultural activity.
She not only invited famous opera artists from all over the country to perform at the Prince's Mansion, but also performed on stage herself.
On one occasion, Qiu Ziyue organized a large-scale opera festival, inviting opera troupes from all over the country to perform.
This opera festival lasted for a whole month and attracted countless viewers.
Qiu Ziyue not only watched every performance, but also exchanged ideas with the actors after the performances, giving them valuable advice and encouragement.
Thanks to Qiu Ziyue's efforts, traditional opera has gradually become a part of social culture, and more and more people are beginning to pay attention to and learn this art.
She also established a theatrical school to cultivate a new generation of theatrical talents, ensuring that this traditional culture can be passed down and developed.
Li Cunxu also strongly supported Qiu Ziyue's efforts in cultural endeavors.
He often accompanied her to various cultural events and promoted policies in the court to encourage the development of culture and art.
With his support, Qiu Ziyue was able to display her talents more freely and made a great contribution to the prosperity of social culture.
Thanks to Qiu Ziyue's efforts, the cultural atmosphere in Hedong has become increasingly rich, and poetry, songs, and opera have experienced unprecedented development.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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