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"Hanhan! Hanxue!" Chu Nan came to the two beds and comforted his two wives.

"My husband, I am useless. I only gave birth to a daughter..." Ling Hanxue looked very sad.

Chu Nan quickly comforted her, "Sons and daughters are the same. I'm not an old-fashioned person, and based on my experience as a son for so many years, daughters are more considerate!"

"So, you're saying you don't like your son anymore?" Ji Menghan glared at him angrily.

Chu Nan quickly begged for forgiveness: "Madam, I was wrong, I love our son too..."

"Then please let my husband name it."

Chu Nan patted his chest: "I've thought it all out. My son will be named Chu Tiankuo, and my daughter will be named Chu Ningyan!"

……

Three years after the Empress ascended the throne, she granted a general amnesty.

In the same year, the first steam engine produced by the factory established by the Great Zhou Dynasty rolled off the production line.

In the second month, the Great Zhou Dynasty established hundreds of state-owned factories throughout the country, recruiting workers from all over the Great Zhou, with farmers as the main employees.

State-owned factories produce industrial products such as soap, hand soap, towels, cotton and linen products, refined salt, and sugar.

Because of its low price, it has gained popularity among the people.

Five months later, the Great Zhou court reformed its bureaucracy.

The salaries of officials were increased several dozen times, far exceeding those of other officials. However, the level of supervision over integrity was also greatly improved. With such high salaries, officials almost no longer risked embezzlement.

The imperial court provided a lot of money, and it was all done honestly and openly, so they didn't feel the same anxiety and trepidation they would have felt when they were embezzling.

Why risk your life to embezzle and accept bribes? Not only will you lose your head, but you won't even be able to spend the money you embezzle.

The clean governance of officials increased the people's trust in the imperial court.

Some unscrupulous businessmen tried to bribe officials, but instead, the officials caught them with evidence and sent them to jail. Most of the money confiscated from these unscrupulous businessmen went into the national treasury, while a portion was used as rewards for officials who reported them.

It could even be considered a political achievement.

This has led some officials to specifically seek out unscrupulous businessmen, subtly or overtly implying that they should bribe them.

It was only because this method was so effective that these unscrupulous businessmen dared not offer bribes anymore.

These officials all have such high salaries, they don't need to embezzle such a small amount of their own money.

Unscrupulous businessmen complained bitterly, but under such efficient and incorruptible governance, they could only become law-abiding citizens and dared not commit crimes again.

The brothel industry was also subject to government regulation. All employees were required to undergo government inspections and to work voluntarily. If any instance of forcing women into prostitution was discovered, the entire family would be immediately punished.

That's not all; those who report others can receive substantial rewards.

Of course, if it is found that someone made a false accusation, the punishment will be equally severe.

Chu Nan promoted nine-year compulsory education throughout the country, down to every village, and even provided meals, so that children in the Great Zhou could attend school and learn the words of the sages.

Of course, Chu Nan also modified the Confucian doctrines, changing all the outdated ideas except for the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.

They also teach basic scientific theories.

The book was naturally compiled by Chu Nan himself.

The following year, Da Zhou's information technology factory produced its first remote wireless telephone.

The moment this groundbreaking technology appeared, it multiplied the efficiency of the Great Zhou Dynasty countless times.

The living standards of the people throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty have improved by more than one level. Even in the poorest areas, people can now guarantee at least basic food and clothing.

Chu Nan brought up one industry after another, including healthcare, culture, technology, and transportation.

Ji Menghan's prestige has reached an unparalleled level.

The officials were extremely supportive of Ji Menghan. Anyone who dared to harbor any disloyalty would be reported even for simply leaking a little information, without having to do anything about it.

"His Majesty is so wise, the people live in peace and prosperity, and we officials are paid so much every month. You still want to rebel? Do you want me to go back to that life where I have nothing?" That's what an official said when he reported the matter.

When Ji Menghan's son turned five, he changed his surname to Ji.

Ji Menghan announced that she would pass the throne to her son, and then she disappeared along with Chu Nan and Ling Hanxue.

……

desert island.

It's no longer a deserted island.

The entire deserted island was burned down, almost half of it was destroyed, but fortunately heavy rain saved half of its greenery.

After several years of construction, the entire deserted island has been transformed.

High-rise buildings stand tall, and the streets are bustling with traffic.

People from the Great Zhou Dynasty, as well as people from South Korea and South Korea, settled or did business here.

The original seventh district of the deserted island was a forbidden area.

Thousands of elite soldiers stood guard on the perimeter, armed to the teeth, and the area was completely surrounded by high walls and large compounds.

On what was once a hillside, now stands a rather luxurious villa.

The windows were bright and clean, and the grass on the hillside was fuzzy, with several small animals rolling around on it.

On the balcony, Chu Nan, wearing floral shorts and sunglasses, lay on a deck chair sunbathing.

Just then, a little girl of about five or six years old walked over carrying something that looked like a brick and lay directly on top of Chu Nan.

"Ouch...be gentle, sweetie..." Chu Nan picked up the little girl and kissed her on the cheek.

"Daddy, it's Grandpa on the phone..." The little girl handed over the brick.

"Feed?" Chu Nan picked up a large brick and held it to his ear.

"Chu Nan! You guys are off having a good time, but I have to suffer here to help your son. You better come back quickly, I'm going on vacation too!" Ling Zhennan's voice came from inside.

Chu Nan didn't care at all: "Then you can just retire. There's plenty of space on the island, you can come anytime you want."

"Oh, by the way, I've also been looking into carbon fiber fishing rods. When you come over, the two of us can go sea fishing during the day and have a couple of drinks in the evening..."

"Drink your ass!" Ling Zhennan's voice was somewhat annoyed. "The Wolf Court on the northern grasslands has made some unusual moves. Do you think I'm as heartless as you?"

Snapped!

Chu Nan hung up the phone decisively.

"Husband, you hung up on my father. He's definitely coming to get you." Ling Hanxue, dressed in loose white clothes, walked over with a smile.

"It's alright, the old man just misses his granddaughter. Once he destroys the Wolf Court, he'll bring her here to live out her days," Chu Nan said calmly.

"My husband is right. General Ling has worked hard all his life and should have rested long ago."

Ji Menghan came out with a big smile: "It's just that Tiankuo is still young, I don't know if he can handle the job."

Chu Nan waved his hand: "We talk on the phone every day, why would I miss it?"

"Besides, now that we have steamships, travel is very fast; we can come back every two or three days."

Ji Menghan frowned slightly: "I'm just afraid of shipwrecks..."

"There aren't that many shipwrecks. In the past, we used wooden boats; now we have ocean-going giant ships, so they're not so easy to capsize."

Just then, Ji Menghan's phone rang.

"Your Majesty, the financial statements for this month are in..."

"See? This is the benefit of having money." Chu Nan pulled Ling Hanxue into his arms: "With more money, people have more to eat, so the people won't rebel, and the Great Zhou's rule will last longer."

"So, does that mean the Great Zhou Dynasty can last for thousands of generations?" Ling Hanxue was taken aback.

"That's not it..." Chu Nan shook his head: "If future generations can live up to expectations, the country can last a long time. If they can't and act recklessly, the country will perish sooner or later."

"Aren't you worried?"

"I'm not worried. My children and grandchildren will have their own lives to live. I'm happiest now being with you all..."

The End.