After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 80

Everyone should choose the dress that suits them best and show the beauty of their own personality. In this way, the country can become a truly beautiful country, a country full of vitality and creativity.

When Li Qingge was thinking about how to improve the aesthetic concept of the people and let everyone recognize the true beauty, the system suddenly popped up. Its voice was crisp and pleasant, with a little cuteness of a puppy, which made people want to get close to it.

"Host, the system is here to help you in your pursuit of beauty! Now there is a task. Find twelve people with different body shapes and faces, draw them into twelve beauties, stamp them with the imperial seal, print them into a policy and release them to help everyone establish a correct aesthetic concept. After completing the task, you will be rewarded with tank manufacturing technology!"

Hearing this, Li Qingge felt an indescribable joy in her heart. Tanks, they are the overlords on land. They can fight off-road, have strong firepower, and have thick armor. They are simply invincible. If the Great Yan Nation masters this technology, can't we fight wars on land in any way we want? Such a reward is tailor-made for her!

However, she hesitated again after thinking about it. In the past, the emperors held beauty pageants to enrich their harems, but she couldn't do that as a queen. If she chose a handsome man, she was afraid that people would say that she had an unusual sexual orientation, so she had to think carefully about it. After all, she was going to do something big for the future of the country and the aesthetic taste of the people.

So, she quietly called Su Xiaomei to discuss this matter. Su Xiaomei was her most capable assistant, smart and considerate, and she would definitely be able to give her a good idea.

"Xiaomei, please come and help me figure out what to do about this." Li Qingge looked at her with a worried look on his face and told her the system's task and his own ideas.

When Su Xiaomei heard this, she immediately gave her a good idea: "Queen, why don't you hold a beauty pageant? However, this beauty pageant is not for selecting concubines, but to show the diverse beauty of our people in Da Yan. You can set some standards such as health, confidence, talent, etc. and let people from all over the country participate. This way, you can select real beauties and let everyone see the diversity of beauty."

Li Qingge's eyes lit up immediately when she heard this. This idea was great! It could not only complete the task, but also improve the aesthetic taste of the people and let everyone see the talent and charm of the people of Da Yan. So she immediately decided to hold a grand beauty pageant.

The news of the beauty pageant caused a sensation throughout the country. People signed up to show their talents and charms. After rounds of selection and screening, twelve beauties with their own characteristics finally stood out.

Some of them are as fresh and refined as mountain springs; some are as dignified and majestic as palace ladies; some are as delicate and charming as blooming roses; some are as elegant and refined as orchids in the valley. Their beauty is different, but they all make people yearn for it.

Li Qingge personally painted portraits of these twelve beauties and printed their portraits into a policy to be distributed throughout the country. When people saw the pictures of these twelve beauties, they were full of praise and expressed their desire to learn from their beauty and pursue their own beauty.

Su Xiaomei's words echoed softly in the spacious imperial study. Her voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain stream, with a hint of subtle cunning. The sunlight shone through the carved window lattice and sprinkled on her delicate face, adding a touch of warm golden color to her already smart eyes. She smiled slightly, and the corners of her mouth outlined a perfect arc, as if all the strategies were quietly formed in that smile.

"When the Emperor goes on tour, there must be a guard of honor. I heard that the guard of honor in the Qing Dynasty were all selected from the guards who were tall and mighty, to show the royal style. Your Majesty, you abolished this system before. Now why not hold a national selection in the name of restoring the guard of honor?" Su Xiaomei's words were filled with expectation. Her eyes were fixed on Li Qingge who was sitting on the dragon throne, trying to capture every subtle change in her expression.

Li Qingge, the queen admired by all people, was wearing a luxurious dragon robe at this moment. The golden silk thread shone brightly in the sun, making her already extraordinary temperament more solemn and noble. When she heard the words, she raised her eyebrows slightly, and a glimmer of light flashed in her deep eyes, like the brightest star in the night sky, instantly illuminating the entire room.

"This is a good idea. It can restore the tradition of the honor guard and avoid suspicion from others." Qingge's voice was deep and powerful, with unquestionable majesty, but also revealed her appreciation for Su Xiaomei's proposal. A faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, which showed both nostalgia for the old traditions and curiosity and expectation for new things.

Seeing this, Su Xiaomei was delighted, and her smile became even brighter, like a peach blossom in full bloom in spring, bright and moving. "Beauty is not gender-specific. Your Majesty, you are worried that women have a biased aesthetic taste, and I think it's the same for men. If you want to select, why not select both men and women? Select twelve beauties and twelve handsome men, and draw a picture album. What a beautiful thing!" Her tone was full of longing for the future, as if she had already seen the magnificent picture composed of handsome men and beautiful women.

Qingge nodded after hearing this. Her eyes softened and her thoughts drifted back to the memories of her previous life. At that time, behind the prosperity of the entertainment industry, there was too much hypocrisy and affectation. In order to cater to the secular aesthetics, boys did not hesitate to change their nature, put on makeup, and lost their original innocence and naturalness. Boys like those called "Taotao" were so pretentious that she felt uncomfortable. She preferred those boys with gentle personalities and cute looks. They were innocent and not stained by the dust of the world.

"Select! Select talents widely, and pay attention to both men and women." Qingge's voice was firm and powerful. She knew that culture is a country's soft power, and a healthy aesthetic is crucial to the country's future. "Xiaomei, this task is left to you." Her eyes were full of trust and expectation, as if she had gently placed a heavy burden on Su Xiaomei's shoulders.

When Su Xiaomei heard this, she showed an embarrassment on her face, but then she smiled bitterly. "Your Majesty, you just asked me to organize the Women's Federation to protect women's rights. Now you've added this task. I'm afraid I can't handle it." Her tone was somewhat helpless, but more of it was loyalty and respect for Qingge.

Qingge smiled and comforted her: "The more capable you are, the more work you should do. You are talented and thoughtful, so this job is right for you." Her voice was gentle and kind, like a spring breeze that warmed people's hearts.

Hearing this, Su Xiaomei felt a warm feeling in her heart, and she smiled bitterly with a hint of sweetness: "Oh, my life is so hard. I'm destined to work hard all my life!" But there was a firm light flashing in her eyes, which was a response to Qingge's trust and also confidence in her own abilities.

Thus, a vigorous audition for the Royal Guard of Honor was launched nationwide. As soon as the news came out, the whole country was in an uproar. Whether in prosperous cities or remote villages, whether it was the children of nobles or ordinary people, they were all eager to try. Everyone knew that being able to become the emperor's attendant was not just ordinary glory and wealth, it was simply a great opportunity to bring honor to the family and rise to the top.

Since ancient times, many powerful officials started from the emperor's side. Didn't Heshen, the minister who once held great power, start from the Imperial Guard? With the favor of Emperor Qianlong, he stepped onto the pinnacle of power step by step. There are also those eunuchs, although they are not in a high position, but because they are close to the emperor, a word can affect national affairs, so the princes and ministers all scramble to curry favor with them. Now, there is a chance to become Her Majesty the Queen's attendant, which is as rare as ascending to heaven. Who would be willing to miss it?
Excellent young people from all over the country, both men and women, as long as they are a little bit good-looking, have signed up enthusiastically, fearing that they will miss this great opportunity. They wear their best clothes, comb their most fashionable hairstyles, and their faces are full of confidence and expectation. They know that this is not just a selection, but also an opportunity to change their own destiny.

The audition site was crowded and bustling. Su Xiaomei was in charge in person. She was wearing a simple and elegant official uniform and her hair was combed meticulously, looking capable and energetic. Her sharp eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and the performance of each contestant could not escape her scrutiny. She sometimes nodded in approval, sometimes frowned in thought, and every subtle movement touched the hearts of everyone at the scene.

Queen Qingge was busy with year-end affairs. She sat at the desk in the imperial study, holding a thick account book in her hand, flipping through the pages one by one. Her eyes were focused and serious, as if every number contained the future and hope of the country. She calculated the country's financial revenue and expenditure, and prepared rewards for the ministers. Her heart was filled with love and responsibility for the country.

As time went by, the audition work gradually came to an end. Su Xiaomei carefully selected a group of handsome men and beautiful women, all of whom were talented and outstanding, as if they were fairies and fairies walking out of the painting. They were painted into a beautiful album and sent to Qingge.

Qingge looked at the album in front of her with a satisfied smile on her face. She knew that these young people were not only members of the honor guard, but also the future and hope of the country. She believed that with their company, her rule would be more stable and the country would be more prosperous.

If you want a horse to run fast, you must first feed it. In Li Qingge's heart, this sentence is not just a simple proverb, but her core concept of governing the country and managing enterprises. As a master who is proficient in modern enterprise management, Li Qingge knows that the motivation and satisfaction of people's hearts are the driving force for all development. In her eyes, the ancient and huge country of the Great Yan Dynasty is like a super-large state-owned enterprise. Every citizen is an employee of this enterprise. Their mentality and action are directly related to the rise and fall of this country.

Li Qingge, this woman dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, with a look of wisdom and determination, reveals her careful consideration of the future in every step she takes. She knows that in order to make the people of Da Yan serve the country wholeheartedly, they must feel that their fate is closely linked to the fate of the country. Only in this way can the country, a huge "enterprise", prosper and stand firm.

In order to achieve this goal, Li Qingge first focused on the country's welfare system. She understood that corporate welfare comes from operating income, while national welfare depends on taxation. Therefore, before she officially returned to Da Yan, she had secretly issued four secret orders, requiring relevant departments to prepare in advance to pave the way for the upcoming tax reform.

The taxation system of the Great Yan Dynasty is very different from that of previous dynasties. In previous dynasties, the source of taxation was single, mainly relying on agricultural taxes, which accounted for more than 60%; salt tax was second, accounting for about 25%; the rest of the miscellaneous taxes added up to only about 15%. However, the Great Yan Dynasty was a country with a wide variety of taxes, and statistics were extremely complicated. But taxes can be roughly divided into three major areas: agriculture, industry, and service industries covering commerce, real estate, finance, transportation, warehousing, wholesale and retail, water conservancy, public facilities, etc.

Li Qingge's arrival undoubtedly ignited the spark of the industrial revolution for the Great Yan Dynasty. Under her promotion, the technology tree was like a magic, rising up, and the industrial development momentum was rapid. The prosperity of industry has also led to the prosperity of business. Therefore, Li Qingge formulated a complete set of tax rules in accordance with the modern business model. Anyone doing business in the Great Yan Dynasty must go to the relevant departments to register and obtain a business license and operating permit. For those who dare to operate without a license, she will severely punish them, not only to confiscate their illegal gains, but also to impose a fine of ten to twenty times, and those less than one thousand taels will also be calculated as one thousand taels.

For those industries that have been registered, Li Qingge requires them to pay taxes strictly in accordance with the law. The tax department has detailed records. Want to evade taxes? That is absolutely impossible! If someone does not pay taxes consciously, the tax officer will come to the door in person and patiently explain the principle of "one person paying taxes, the whole family is honored". Those who are visited by the tax officer are often moved by their sincerity and persistence, and they swear to pay taxes honestly in the future, even if it means losing everything.

The business tax system of the Great Yan Dynasty was determined based on the income of merchants. Those who earned more paid more, and those who earned less paid less. The tax rates of different industries were also different. For some big merchants, the tax rate was as high as 25%, which was a far cry from the low tax rate in the previous agricultural society. At the beginning, merchants were dissatisfied with the high tax rate, thinking that it was all their hard-earned money, so how could they bear to pay so much?
However, as time went on, merchants gradually discovered that the business environment in Da Yan was becoming more and more prosperous, the people had more and more money in their hands, and consumption was becoming more and more vigorous. Although the tax was a bit heavier, they also earned more. The wealth they finally got was dozens or even hundreds of times more than when they were doing business before. Therefore, merchants began to accept and support this new tax system.

In addition to the reform of the tax system, Li Qingge also abolished the old system of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans. In the past, merchants were often regarded as opportunists and had a low status because they could get rich without directly engaging in production. But now, under the promotion of Li Qingge, merchants can also get due respect and are no longer bound by the old system. This reform undoubtedly gave merchants hope and made them more determined to support Li Qingge and her reforms.

On the streets of the Great Yan Dynasty, you can see bustling crowds of people, shopping, chatting, or enjoying the scenery on the street. Everyone's face is filled with a happy smile, because they know that in this country, as long as they work hard and pay taxes honestly, they can live a happy and fulfilling life. All these changes are inseparable from Li Qingge's wise leadership and well-thought-out reforms.

Li Qingge knows that if you want a horse to run fast, you have to feed it well. Therefore, she constantly improves the country's welfare system and improves the living standards of the people. At the same time, she also strengthens the supervision of taxation to ensure that every citizen can bear their obligations fairly. Under her leadership, the Great Yan Dynasty is moving towards a more prosperous, more just, and better future.

In the ancient country, there is a legend about merchants and power, and the one who rewrote this legend was the world-famous empress Li Qingge. As a woman, she ascended to the throne, and with her wisdom and courage, she overturned the old customs and practices for thousands of years, bringing unprecedented liberation and glory to the merchant class.

In the past, the imperial court formulated a series of strict regulations to curb the power of merchants and prevent them from expanding too much. Merchants were not allowed to wear luxurious silks and satins, nor could they ride in carriages when traveling. They could only ride slow donkeys. Even the shoes on their feet had to be one red and one green. Such a striking combination made people recognize their identities at a glance. Such regulations were undoubtedly a trampling on the dignity of merchants, making them stand out in the crowd, as if constantly reminding the world that they were inferior.

What is even more chilling is that merchants and their descendants were deprived of the right to enter the government through the imperial examination. The light of knowledge was like a distant star to them, which was out of reach. Such a system undoubtedly planted a seed of resentment in the hearts of merchants. They longed for equality and for social recognition and respect.

However, all this changed dramatically after Li Qingge ascended the throne. She, the far-sighted empress, abolished the class boundaries of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans with an edict, like a warm sunshine that penetrated the haze of a thousand years and illuminated the hearts of merchants. From then on, merchants were no longer the marginalized group of society. They had the same status as scholars, farmers, and craftsmen, and could freely pursue wealth and enjoy the beauty of life. In people's hearts, there is always a desire for dignity and a focus on face. Although merchants are rich, the improvement of their social status cannot be measured by money. Although the older generation of merchants still hold on to the old ideas in their hearts, they are indescribably happy in the face of this sudden equality. They know that this equality means that their descendants can study and take exams upright and are no longer bound by their status. Therefore, even if the tax increases to more than 20%, or even half, they are willing to accept it with pleasure, because this tax is their pride and honor as a member of the country.

Since the separation of the four classes of people was broken, industry and commerce have grown wildly like weeds, and taxes have also risen steadily. When Da Yan was first established, agriculture was able to keep pace with industry, or even surpass it, due to land reform and the promotion of super rice. But as time went on, industry and commerce went hand in hand, and agriculture gradually retreated to the background and became a solid backing for the national economy.

In winter, Jinling City was covered with snow. However, in this cold season, tax silver poured into the city like a tide, bringing a touch of warmth and prosperity to the city. Liu Yong, the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and Tao Linong, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, were very busy, but their faces were filled with joy that could not be concealed. For them, the most proud thing in life is to watch the country's wealth grow day by day, and they are the guardians and witnesses of this wealth.

Liu Yong held the account book with the statistics in his hand, his fingers trembling slightly with excitement. He announced loudly: "It's done. The total tax revenue this year is 1.758 billion taels!" As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the Ministry of Revenue. Everyone was shocked by this astonishing figure. 1.758 billion taels, this is simply an astronomical figure, which is unbelievable.

When the civil and military officials in the court heard this number, they were all talking about it as if they had heard thunder. Liu Qingping asked in disbelief, "Is this number true?" Tao Linong's face turned red as if he was drunk, and he answered loudly, "It is absolutely true. 1.758 billion taels of pure silver have been deposited into the treasury, not counting the materials!" The ministers were shocked by this number again. They couldn't believe that they could receive so much tax in one year.

Those old officials who came from the Qing Dynasty were even more moved. They knew that during the Qing Dynasty, even during the Kangxi and Qianlong eras, when the harvest was the best, they only collected more than 40 million taels a year, and that included a lot of real goods. But now, the tax revenue of Da Yan is more than 40 times that of the Qing Dynasty! Although they all knew that the country would become stronger and stronger after the reform, and tax revenue would definitely increase, this number still made them dumbfounded, and their hearts were filled with infinite longing for the future of Da Yan.

Liu Yong did not dare to neglect and quickly reported the good news to Li Qingge. When Qingge heard the number, she just smiled and said nothing. She had a premonition in her heart that this day would come sooner or later. The explosion of productivity brought about by the Industrial Revolution replaced manpower with machines, and efficiency increased several times. The income of the people and the wealth of the country also soared. This is just the beginning. The wealth in the future will accumulate like a snowball, and eventually make Da Yan the leader of the world.

All these changes are inseparable from Li Qingge's wise decision-making and firm belief. She used her wisdom and courage to fight for equal rights for businessmen and brought prosperity and strength to the country. Under her leadership, Da Yan is moving step by step towards a more glorious future.

Liu Yong stood in the magnificent hall, looking at the majestic and imposing Empress Li Qingge in front of him, with endless emotion in his heart. He stroked his gray beard, and his voice was filled with awe and admiration: "Your Majesty is really wise and far-sighted. We, as ministers, are really far behind. Back then, I always thought that the country's money bag mainly relied on the golden rice in the vast farmland, the crystal salt grains obtained from the sun and rain in the salt fields, the delicate and smooth silk, the tough and sharp iron tools, and the fragrant tea. Now, I suddenly realized that the real wealth actually comes from the hardworking hands of the people who are covered with thick calluses but never stop, the rapid changes led by the light of science and technology, and the qualitative leap in production efficiency. This is really a great favor from God to our Great Yan!"

Tao Linong stood aside, nodding his head repeatedly, his eyes sparkling with excitement. On his slightly round face, the corners of his mouth curled up high, and he looked particularly excited: "It is true. I have never dared to think that I would see so much money in my life. This year's tax revenue is almost catching up with the total of the Qing Dynasty in half a century. This amount of wealth makes me surprised and happy. The shock in my heart is almost frightening me!"

As they talked, their eyes simultaneously turned to the direction of the national treasury. There, silver piled up like a mountain, 1.7 billion taels, gleaming with an attractive silver light, so much that it could hardly be contained. This silver was not only enough to support the country's various expenditures, but also to develop local infrastructure, improve people's livelihood, and enhance national strength. If it were all piled up in Jinling City, I'm afraid even the spacious national treasury would not be able to hold this huge wealth.

At this time, Su Xiaomei, who was standing aside, dressed in a light and elegant official uniform, smiled and gently corrected him: "Master Tao is wrong. Although the Qing Dynasty's tax revenue was spread all over the country, the tax system at that time was not perfect, and the national strength was weak in the late Qing Dynasty, and the people were living in poverty. Although our Great Yan now only occupies the south, places like Jiangsu and Zhejiang have been a land of fish and rice and a rich place since ancient times. The Qing Dynasty lost these places, and its fiscal revenue naturally decreased greatly. Therefore, I am afraid that our tax revenue this year will not even be comparable to the revenue of the Qing Dynasty in its heyday for a hundred years!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I was negligent." Tao Linong slapped his forehead and admitted with a smile that he had not considered it carefully. His naive appearance caused everyone to laugh.

Liu Yong continued, "It seems that our Great Yan has earned as much wealth as the Qing Dynasty in fifty years or even longer with only half of its territory. If we unify the north one day, won't the tax revenue increase several times? By then, the national strength of our Great Yan will surely reach a higher level!"

Tao Linong said happily: "The treasury is full, and the people feel at ease. Even if we encounter any natural disasters or man-made disasters, we can immediately take out money to provide relief, and we don't have to worry about the future. Your Majesty, you are really our lucky star!"

Liu Yong nodded in agreement: "A country is like a person. If you have food in your hands, you won't be worried. This is absolutely true. Your Majesty, you not only give us food, but also give us peace of mind!"

The next day, when the first rays of sunlight filled Jinling City, Li Qingge, wearing a luxurious dragon robe, walked into the hall with steady steps. The ministers had been waiting for a long time, and when they saw the empress coming, they swarmed up, their faces full of reverence and admiration. They knelt on the ground, shouting words of praise, and their voices echoed throughout the hall.

"Your Majesty is truly wise and powerful!" said an elderly minister in a trembling voice, tears of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"The rule of Yao and Shun in ancient times is not as good as that of our current King Yan!" another young minister said passionately, his face filled with pride and pride.

"Your Majesty's holy deeds and benevolence are as glorious as the sun and the moon. Hundreds of millions of people admire you!" A minister dressed in gorgeous official uniform shouted loudly, his voice filled with endless admiration and worship.

These words of praise came one after another, like a tide, pouring towards Li Qingge. Although she felt a little embarrassed, she was also puzzled. Why are the ministers so enthusiastic today? She frowned slightly, thought about it carefully, and finally understood the reason.

It turned out that this year's tax revenue was particularly high. No one had ever seen so much money. The shock and joy in their hearts were beyond words. So, they said some exaggerated words in excitement. Thinking of this, Li Qingge's mouth curled up with a faint smile. She knew that although these words of praise were a bit exaggerated, behind them were the officials' recognition and appreciation of her philosophy of governing the country.

Since the feudal system was changed to the constitutional system, scholars were still influenced by traditional concepts and did not look down on women in power. Although Li Qingge established Da Yan by force, scholars did not think she was a wise ruler at first. They were full of doubts and worries, fearing that this female emperor would not be able to lead Da Yan to prosperity.

However, Li Qingge did not let these doubts knock her down. As soon as she came to power, she implemented a series of reform measures, the most eye-catching of which was the nationalization of land. Although this policy touched the interests of scholars, it also laid a solid foundation for the long-term development of the country. Li Qingge not only did not back down, but instead firmly implemented it. She proved with her actions that women can also govern the country, and even do better.

As time went by, under the leadership of Li Qingge, Da Yan gradually became prosperous and strong. The country became increasingly powerful, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the society was harmonious and stable. These achievements made the officials truly believe in Li Qingge's ability to govern the country and her foresight. They began to sincerely admire this empress and regarded her as the lucky star and savior of Da Yan.

At this moment, facing the praise and admiration of the ministers, Li Qingge's heart was filled with pride and joy. She knew that behind these achievements were the hard work of countless people and the strong support of countless ministers. She bowed deeply and expressed her heartfelt thanks to the ministers. Then, she straightened her back and looked into the distance with a firm gaze. She knew that the road ahead was still long, and she needed to continue to work hard to lead Da Yan to a more glorious future.

However, in that turbulent era, she, Li Qingge, was able to resolutely promote the rapid development of economy, technology and military, even though she touched the interests of those literati and conservatives, making the Great Yan Dynasty like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, radiating unprecedented prosperity. Her ability to govern the country not only surpassed any female monarch in history, but even those prosperous monarchs praised by later generations would feel ashamed and secretly sigh in front of her light.

At first, when Li Qingge ascended the throne that symbolized supreme power, there were many officials who despised, disdained, and even despised her. They thought, how could a woman control this huge empire and understand the intricacies of government? However, as time went on, they were gradually impressed by her wisdom and moved by her unwavering determination. Every decision she made was like a sharp sword, accurately piercing the core of the problem, leading the Great Yan Dynasty step by step towards prosperity. Until the end, those officials who once disdained her were also convinced, prostrated themselves before her, and respected her to the extreme.

Qingge knew that there were still many people in the court who were dissatisfied and resisted her openly or secretly. But she had a strong military force as a backing, and she had firm beliefs and determination. She had a strong character, and the more she encountered disobedience, the more she would use practical actions to prove her strength. She understood that false reputation was meaningless, and real political achievements and national income were the most powerful proof. So, relying on her outstanding political achievements, she gradually made the officials forget her gender, no longer pay attention to her beauty, but sincerely submit to her and regard her as the backbone of the Great Yan Dynasty.

As time went by, under Qingge's leadership, the Great Yan Dynasty gradually ushered in a new era of prosperity. The treasury was increasingly full, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the society was harmonious and stable. Seeing all this, Qingge was filled with relief and pride. She knew that all these achievements were inseparable from the hard work of the officials. So, she decided to implement a series of welfare policies to give back to them for their efforts.

That day, she sat on the Nine Dragon Throne, wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and a pearl crown on her head, looking majestic and solemn. She looked around at the ministers and announced loudly: "The prosperity of Da Yan is inseparable from your hard work. I am not a person who does not know how to reward and punish. Now I have decided to implement a welfare policy. At the end of each year, bonuses will be issued based on your political achievements and income. The better the performance, the more generous the bonus."

After these words came out, the officials were shocked again. They had been officials for many years and had never heard of such a welfare system. Most of the emperors in the previous dynasties were quite harsh and rarely took the initiative to reward their officials with money. Especially in the Ming and Qing dynasties, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, hated corruption and set the salary at an unprecedentedly low level; and the Qing Dynasty followed the system of the Ming Dynasty, and the salaries of officials were also very meager. Therefore, the officials had a hard life, and corruption was prevalent, which eventually led to the decline of the country and the hardship of the people's livelihood.

Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty was a wise monarch. He saw this drawback and established the system of silver for maintaining integrity, hoping to curb corruption through high salaries. However, this system was not fully implemented and only benefited local officials, while officials in Beijing had no share. As a result, officials in Beijing used their power to seek personal gain and embezzled local finances. During the reign of Emperor Gaozong Qianlong, the silver for maintaining integrity existed in name only, the corruption of officials became more rampant, and the country gradually declined. Later historians said: "The demise of the Ming Dynasty was the fault of Wanli; the decline of the Qing Dynasty was the responsibility of Qianlong."

Although Qingge had some knowledge of the situation during the Qianlong period, she was not clear about the details. She saw that the officials had meager salaries, and at the same time as the land system reform, many landlords were deprived of their property and their lives were in trouble. So she decided to significantly increase the salaries of officials, and also included their travel and office expenses. In addition, she also established benefits such as housing subsidies, food and medical subsidies to ensure that officials could serve the country with peace of mind.

The ministers were overjoyed by such treatment. They had not expected that the queen would be so generous in distributing year-end bonuses. Although they did not know the specific amount of the bonus, they were very happy to have the bonus. The ministers were filled with joy and hope for their future careers. They expressed their gratitude to Qingge and vowed to work harder to serve the country.

Qingge looked at the excited expressions of the officials and felt relieved. She knew that these welfare policies could not only improve the enthusiasm of officials, but also stabilize the government and promote the long-term development of the country. She believed that with the joint efforts of the officials, the Great Yan Dynasty would surely usher in a more prosperous future.

Since then, under Qingge's leadership, the Great Yan Dynasty ushered in an unprecedented prosperity. The treasury was full, the people were prosperous, and the society was harmonious. Qingge also won the respect of the ministers and the support of the people with her outstanding ability to govern the country and her profound people-oriented thinking. She proved with her actions that women can also control this huge empire and create brilliant achievements.

In the glorious and magnificent Great Yan Dynasty, Emperor Qingge, a heroic woman with both wisdom and courage, was sitting in her magnificent palace, staring at the piles of memorials in front of her. Her face was cold and resolute, and her eyebrows revealed an unquestionable majesty, but her deep eyes flashed with deep love and responsibility for this land.

Emperor Qingge decided to closely link the end-of-year rewards of officials with their political achievements and tax contributions. This decision was like a spring breeze blowing across the land, instantly causing a sensation inside and outside the court. That year, the tax revenue of the Great Yan Kingdom reached 1.758 billion taels, an astonishing figure that symbolized the prosperity and strength of the country. Emperor Qingge took out a portion of it. The glittering gold, like the light in her eyes, was both an affirmation of the hard work of the officials and a sustenance of hope for the future.

According to the rank of the officials, Emperor Qingge gave them different amounts of gold as rewards. When those officials with outstanding achievements held the heavy gold in their hands and their faces were filled with indescribable joy, they knew that this honor and wealth was earned with their sweat and wisdom. Their bonuses were even more than a hundred times their annual salary, as high as 70,000 to 80,000 taels, which was more than four times higher than the highest salary during the Yongzheng period of Emperor Shizong of the Qing Dynasty - more than 20,000 taels. Such a reward was undoubtedly the highest praise for their loyalty and ability.