Forbidden Autumn, Summer, Winter and Spring Rebirth

Chapter 191 The final extra chapter (there is really nothing after that)

After more than a month of secret talks, the emperor suddenly ordered the establishment of the Jiaowai Yamen, and appointed Xu Kenian as the Jiaowai General Manager, a rank equal to the third rank. Under the Jiaowai School, young talents were selected, regardless of gender, and Xu Kenian personally taught them Western knowledge.

Starting next year, the top 50 young men and women from Jiaowai School will be selected to travel to the West for field study. Each round will last for one year. They will be called Jiaowai Envoys and have the same rank as the fifth rank. After the study period, they will teach at Jiaowai School, and the cycle will repeat.

In addition, we will open more ports and increase trade with Western countries, mainly exporting silk, ceramics, tea and other types of traditional handicrafts, but the process must be strictly followed and they must not fall into the hands of outsiders.

Merchants in coastal areas were encouraged to trade with Western countries, and a contribution reward system was implemented, with tax reductions being given to those who performed well.

A series of small-scale reforms, etc., have touched the nerves of countless veteran officials.

There were mixed opinions in the court, but the emperor ignored them and continued to issue new decrees.

Increase efforts to train the navy.

The armory recruits talented people from all walks of life.

Vigorously promote Xu Kenian’s new crop varieties and new technologies.

Encourage widows to remarry and widowers to remarry, support the people to have more children, and reduce or exempt taxes for those who respond to the call.

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Xia Dongchun could not fully understand all of this, but Yan Ning was listening attentively, his eyes becoming brighter and brighter.

Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan were also thoughtful.

"These regulations are not perfect in many places. I'm afraid there will be a lot of resistance if we implement them." Zhen Huan frowned.

"Yes, I'm afraid that half of the officials in the court are opposed to it. These reforms really need to be carefully considered." Shen Meizhuang agreed. "Hongzhou is eager to reform and has taken big steps. This road is bound to be difficult." Zhen Huan frowned.

Prince Guo said calmly, "No matter how difficult this road is, I will fully support him. I will return to Beijing in two days to lend him a helping hand. If Meijie and Huan'er have any wonderful ideas, please write them down and let me take them back."

Before Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan could answer, Yan Ning spoke with a little excitement, "I have, I have."

Prince Guo and Yan Ning were old acquaintances, so he naturally understood her character and thought she was just doing it for fun.

Unexpectedly, the next day, Prince Guo looked at a thick stack of envelopes in his hand, which were filled with Yan Ning's opinions and suggestions on the reform, as well as many additional and improved opinions, which were clear, well-reasoned and innovative.

From then on, Prince Guo also looked at Yan Ning with admiration. After bringing her envelope back to Beijing, the emperor read it carefully, applauded, and expressed his surprise. He was eager to adopt all of it. The road to reform was also much smoother because of the new ideas and new guidance brought by Yan Ning. These are all later stories, so we will not mention them for now.

Prince Guo was busy with the reform in the court, neglecting his sleep and food. Yan Ning and Zhen Huan gathered together every day, studying the reform regulations and discussing the rectification measures for the details.

Shen Meizhuang also had several children to look after, so in comparison, Xia Dongchun became a free man.

After walking through every alley in the town, Xia Dongchun decided to continue his journey south.

Several people accompanied her for dozens of miles, and finally watched her go away.

Xia Dongchun sat in the carriage, enjoying the beautiful scenery outside the window. She couldn't help but sigh at the vastness and beauty of the world. The carriage moved slowly forward, with lush trees on both sides of the road, rolling mountains in the distance, the sky as blue as a gem, and the clouds as white as snow.

Xia Dongchun took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air and warm sunshine. She knew she still had a long way to go.

(End of the book)

Disclaimer: The content of this book is purely fictional and based on history. It has nothing to do with history. There is no disrespect or prejudice towards historical figures. If you mind, please mind. I have finished it.