After finding the little rhinoceros, Li Er went mad.

Changsun Wuji's surrender was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Overnight, the political climate in Chang'an changed dramatically.

Wei Zheng's efforts to rectify the situation faced no further obstacles.

He led the officials of the Censorate, sweeping through the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers like autumn leaves in the wind.

Any official with unclear accounts or dishonest dealings, regardless of who stands behind him, will be thoroughly investigated.

For a time, officials in Chang'an were on edge, and everyone felt insecure.

In stark contrast, another top-down reform, benefiting all people, is quietly unfolding.

Li Shimin convened a grand court assembly.

The atmosphere in the Taiji Hall was solemn and dignified. The officials stood with their hands at their sides, already sensing that today would be a day that would be recorded in history.

"Your subject, Fang Xuanling, has a memorial to present!"

Fang Xuanling, holding a tablet, stepped forward to present his memorial.

In a loud voice, he announced the three strategies for raising sheep that he had already devised.

"Firstly, I request Your Majesty to postpone non-urgent projects such as the Luoyang Palace, and reduce the national corvée labor by 30%, allowing the people to return to farming and thus ensuring the stability of the land!"

"Secondly, I request Your Majesty to issue an edict exempting all newly reclaimed wasteland within the territory of our Great Tang from all taxes for three years from the date of its completion, in order to encourage agriculture and sericulture and expand sheepfolds!"

"Thirdly, we beseech Your Majesty to decree that, from this day forward, for every new male child born into our Great Tang Dynasty, the government shall bestow upon him one dou of rice and one bolt of silk, in order to promote population growth and strengthen our flock!"

These three policies all address the fundamental needs of the people and resonate deeply with them.

Inside the main hall, all was silent.

Everyone was stunned by this unprecedented scale of investment.

Suspending projects and reducing corvée labor means a decrease in the court's revenue; tax exemptions and rewards mean an increase in national treasury expenditures.

What courage it takes to balance this reduction and increase!

Li Shimin sat upright on the dragon throne, his gaze slowly sweeping over the assembled officials.

"What do you all think?"

No one objected.

Faced with the thunderous might of patching up the leaks and the overwhelming force of divine will, no one dared to object.

Moreover, these three strategies are indeed legitimate and beneficial to the country and its people.

"Excellent!" Li Shimin stood up abruptly. "I believe these three strategies are in perfect harmony with Heaven's will and in accordance with the people's wishes! This is not the strategy of one person, but the great path of sheep breeding bestowed upon us by the immortals!"

He drew the Emperor's Sword from his waist and pointed it directly at the sky above.

"Today, I hereby implement this new policy in accordance with the will of Heaven and to bring peace to all the people!"

This policy was named the Zhenguan New Deal!

This order is hereby proclaimed to the world, and all violations must be strictly enforced!

"Your Majesty is wise!!"

The officials shouted in unison, their voices resounding throughout the world.

Meanwhile, in the "Immortal Realm".

Jiang He was leading his sleepy-eyed little Sizi to the community park downstairs in his residential complex.

This is an ordinary park, but to a little girl from 1,300 years ago, everything here is like a paradise in heaven.

"Uncle... what is that?"

Little Sizi pointed at a huge, red monster with a smooth, curved surface, her little face filled with curiosity and a hint of fear.

"That's called a slide," Jiang He explained with a smile. "It's for playing, and it's a lot of fun."

As he spoke, he picked up the little girl and walked up the stairs to the slide.

"Don't be afraid, Uncle will hold you."

Jiang He sat at the top of the slide, placed the little girl steadily in his arms, and then kicked off with his legs.

"Whoa!"

Feeling weightless and hearing the wind whistling past her ears, Xiao Sizi instinctively closed her eyes and clung tightly to Jiang He's clothes.

But this feeling only lasted for two seconds before they slid smoothly to the ground.

Everything came to a standstill.

Little Sizi slowly opened his eyes and found himself unharmed. The novel and exciting feeling instantly turned into a huge surprise.

"It's so...so much fun!" Her little face turned rosy with excitement.

"Want to play more?"

"think!"

This time, without Jianghe carrying her, Xiao Sizi took off on her own, running towards the stairs with her short legs.

She imitated Jiang He, sat down properly, and then bravely slid down.

"Giggle giggle—!"

Crisp, joyful laughter echoed through the park.

This scene was clearly presented to the emperor and his ministers of the Tang Dynasty through the sky.

Li Shimin, who was just immersed in the excitement of the promulgation of the Zhenguan New Deal, was instantly attracted by the scene in the sky.

He saw the object he had never seen before, called a slide.

He saw his daughter, from the height, along that smooth track, without any hindrance, reaching the low place in an instant.

His heart skipped a beat.

"Government orders...are being implemented effectively!"

Li Shimin muttered to himself unconsciously.

Isn't this the celestial being bestowing auspicious omens upon the newly promulgated Zhenguan New Deal in another way?!

This "slide" symbolizes that His Majesty's decrees will, like this track, flow smoothly and unimpeded from the court to the lowest levels of the people!

"Your Majesty, look!" Fang Xuanling excitedly pointed to the sky, "The princess is smiling so happily! This... this is an auspicious sign that the sheep-raising strategy has been successfully implemented! It is the will of the people and the favor of Heaven!"

"Indeed!" Du Ruhui stroked his beard and sighed, "The Immortal's enlightenment of us in such a way is truly a blessing for our Great Tang Dynasty for all eternity!"

As the emperor and his ministers watched the little ox tirelessly playing on the slide again and again in the sky, and then running to play on the swing that could swing high up, listening to her carefree laughter, everyone's hearts were filled with unprecedented confidence and enthusiasm.

On that day, announcements of the Zhenguan New Policies were posted on every bulletin board in Chang'an.

At first, the people gathered around the announcement, somewhat skeptical.

"Newly reclaimed land, no taxes for three years? Is that true?"

"Give birth to a child, and the government even provides rice and cloth? What kind of good deal is that!"

But when they saw the bright red imperial seal on the announcement, representing imperial power, and when the officials of the government began to take to the streets, beating drums and gongs to publicize the new policies, the entire city of Chang'an was in an uproar!

"It's true! The imperial court really isn't collecting taxes anymore!"

"My wife just got pregnant, thank goodness, the baby's food supply is secured!"

"Your Majesty is wise! May the immortals protect us!"

Countless people spread the news, weeping with joy. Long-suppressed hope was ignited at this moment.

The entire Tang Dynasty seemed to have been revitalized overnight.

Perhaps, a brand new Tang Dynasty was quietly beginning to emerge.

And the one who started all of this, Jiang He, was carrying the little Sizi who had fallen asleep after playing.

"They had a lot of fun today. It seems that kids need to get out and about more."

He looked at the sweet sleeping face of the little one in his arms, and felt a sense of contentment.

Today was another ordinary yet fulfilling day.