allonlinenovel Chapter 119: Thoughts on Returning to the Palace
Chapter 119: Thoughts on Returning to the Palace
When Lin Xiao stepped into the majestic palace gate again, she was filled with thoughts. The scenes she had seen in the market and the slums kept appearing in her mind. Those pictures were deeply engraved in her heart like a brand, and they kept playing in front of her eyes like the scenes of a movie.
In the market, the hustle and bustle is intertwined with the atmosphere of fireworks. The street vendors shouted loudly, selling their goods. The pedestrians had different expressions, some hurried on their way, and some strolled leisurely, picking out their favorite items. However, behind this seemingly lively scene, Lin Xiao was keenly aware of the difficulties in people's lives. Those small stall owners worked hard from dawn to dusk for their livelihoods, just to make a few more copper coins. They were tired on their faces, but their eyes flashed with hope for life. And those ordinary people, wearing simple clothes, rushed for three meals a day. She saw an old woman shivering in the cold wind, guarding her small stall, her face full of vicissitudes and helplessness.
Walking into the slums, it was an even more sad scene. The narrow streets and dilapidated houses seemed to collapse at any time. Children were playing on the muddy ground, their clothes were dirty. The adults were busy doing various chores, trying to improve their lives. There was no prosperous scene here, only endless poverty and hardship. Lin Xiao saw a family, the whole family was crowded in a small house, living in poverty. The children were skinny, and their eyes revealed a desire for food. The parents were worried about their children's future.
These scenes deeply hurt Lin Xiao's heart. She knew the difficulty of people's lives and understood the great responsibility she shouldered. She couldn't help but fall into deep thought, thinking about how to better improve people's lives and make the entire Tang Dynasty more prosperous.
Lin Xiao knew that agriculture was the foundation of the country. She decided to start with improving agricultural production conditions. She ordered to increase investment in the construction of farmland water conservancy facilities and build irrigation channels to ensure that farmland could get sufficient water. At the same time, she encouraged farmers to adopt new planting techniques to increase crop yields. In order to enable farmers to better master these techniques, she also organized special training and sent agricultural experts to various places for guidance. She believed that only when agriculture developed could the people have enough food and their lives be guaranteed.
Secondly, Lin Xiao paid attention to the development of commerce. She understood that the prosperity of commerce could drive economic growth and provide more employment opportunities for the people. Therefore, she formulated a series of preferential policies to encourage merchants to engage in trade activities. She reduced commercial taxes and reduced the burden on merchants. At the same time, she also strengthened the management of the market, standardized the commercial order, and protected the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and merchants. In order to promote commercial exchanges and cooperation, she also actively promoted trade with other countries and broadened the trade channels of the Tang Dynasty.
In addition to agriculture and business, Lin Xiao also realized the importance of education. She knew that only by giving people a good education could they improve their quality and cultivate more talents for the development of the country. So she ordered the establishment of schools across the country so that more children could receive education. She also established a scholarship system to encourage outstanding students to continue their studies. At the same time, she also focused on the training of teachers, improving the treatment of teachers, and attracting more outstanding talents to join the education cause.
In the process of improving people's lives, Lin Xiao also encountered many difficulties and challenges. Some officials, for their own selfish interests, pretended to obey her policies and secretly obstructed them. But Lin Xiao was not intimidated by these difficulties. With her wisdom and courage, she resolutely fought against these bad phenomena. She cracked down on corruption and bribery, rectified the administration of officials, and selected a group of honest and capable officials. She also strengthened the supervision and assessment of officials to ensure that they could truly serve the people.
As time went by, Lin Xiao handled government affairs seriously every day, and his efforts finally began to bear fruit. In terms of agriculture, a series of effective measures were taken, such as promoting new farming techniques and building water conservancy facilities, which significantly improved agricultural production. Grain production increased significantly, and the people no longer had to worry about having enough food, and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles.
At the same time, business is also booming. There are many kinds of goods in the market, which are dazzling. Merchants are busy shuttling through the streets and alleys, and the sound of transactions is heard one after another. This not only promotes economic development, but also makes people's lives more colorful.
In addition, the flourishing of education was also an important achievement. By establishing more schools and colleges and providing good educational resources, the Tang Dynasty cultivated a large number of outstanding talents. These people played an important role in various fields such as politics, culture, and science and technology, and promoted the progress of the entire country.
Under Lin Xiao's governance, the Tang Dynasty became increasingly powerful, and society became more stable and harmonious. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and were full of confidence in the future. This prosperous scene was ecstatic, and Lin Xiao was also very proud. However, he was not satisfied with this, but continued to devote himself to the development and progress of the country.
However, Lin Xiao was not satisfied with this. She knew that improving people's lives was a long and arduous task that required continuous efforts and persistence. She was still thinking about how to do better and how to make people live a happier life every day. She went deep into the people, communicated cordially with the people, and listened to their opinions and suggestions. She constantly adjusted and improved her policies according to the needs of the people.
In this process, Lin Xiao also gained the love and support of the people. The people all regarded her as their benefactor and were full of respect and gratitude for her. They sang the stories of Lin Xiao and praised her achievements. Lin Xiao knew that this was a heavy responsibility and also the driving force for her to move forward.
After returning to the palace, Lin Xiao often stood alone on the height of the palace, overlooking the entire Chang'an City. She saw the prosperity and bustle of the city, and also saw the smiles and happiness of the people. Her heart was filled with relief and pride, and she knew that her efforts were not in vain. But she also knew that this was just the beginning, and there was still a long way to go in the future. She secretly vowed to continue working hard to make the Tang Dynasty a more prosperous country and make the people's lives better.
In Lin Xiao's heart, the people are the foundation of the country. Only when the people live happily can the country be stable and long-lasting. She will continue to shoulder her responsibilities and work hard for the happiness of the people and the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. She believes that with her efforts, the future of the Tang Dynasty will be better and the people's lives will be happier.