Parents are busy farming

Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

One morning, an imperial decree was issued from the palace: From now on, all Han people and herdsmen on the grassland must pay taxes according to regulations.

At the same time, the emperor also specially ordered the recall of Princess Fuxia, who had married far away in the grassland, back to the palace.

When everyone heard the news, they couldn't help but wonder: Why did the emperor suddenly change his mind?

You have to know that just three years ago, this vast grassland was just a desolate land, the economy was developing slowly, and people lived in poverty.

However, as time went on, everything changed dramatically.

The fine horses, high-quality furs and unique handicrafts that abound on the grasslands were all transported to the busy docks on the seaside by large caravans.

These goods are then loaded onto ships and shipped across the oceans to various countries overseas.

The sound of the caravan's horses' hooves echoed across the vast grassland, as if playing a piece of inspiring and encouraging music and stepping out a melody of prosperity.

It is precisely because of the active exchanges of caravans that the originally impoverished grassland people gradually lived a happy life with no worries about food and clothing and a stable life.

Back then, turning the grassland into such a prosperous and bustling scene was considered by almost everyone to be an impossible task.

But what is unexpected is that two people actually did it with their unyielding perseverance and extraordinary wisdom!

These two people are Ye Zifen and Zhang Gaoyi.

Over the years, they have worked tirelessly to travel back and forth between the grassland and nearby towns, actively coordinating the interests of all parties and trying their best to overcome numerous difficulties and obstacles.

The fortified city where the Zhenbei Army was stationed in the past has now been transformed into the largest and most prosperous trade center city on the grassland through their unremitting efforts.

People from all corners of the world, with an extremely burning desire for wealth and communication, traveled long distances along the land, and finally gathered here.

Some of them came from the Western Regions which seemed as far away as the end of the sky. They were exhausted but could not hide the excitement on their faces.

Carrying with her rare and precious spices and dazzling jewels.

Others come from the freezing cold of the north, wearing thick, soft and extremely warm fur clothing.

At the same time, they also carefully protect those rare and precious medicinal materials.

At this moment, the city gate is crowded with people coming and going, and the noisy sounds are endless. It is so lively!

The merchants were seen shouting at the top of their lungs, hawking their wares; the sounds coming one after another intertwined together like a passionate symphony.

At the same time, buyers did not show any weakness and used all their skills to bargain fiercely with the merchants. The atmosphere was extremely lively.

The inns in the city were already full, and the rooms were filled to the brim with travelers coming from the south or the north.

The taverns on the street were bustling with people. From time to time, bursts of cheerful and hearty laughter could be heard amid the clinking of cups, as if they were about to break through the roof and reach the sky.

Looking at both sides of the wide and straight streets, there is a dazzling array of various goods, everything you can think of, which is dazzling and overwhelming.

There are colorful silk brocades dancing in the wind, as gorgeous as clouds in the sky; there are also exquisitely carved handicrafts neatly arranged, and their ingenious craftsmanship is breathtaking...

This city seems to be endowed with life, overflowing with vigor and vitality everywhere. It has become the most dazzling pearl on the vast grassland, attracting the attention and yearning of countless people.

The situation here had naturally spread to the capital a long time ago, and the eldest prince stayed here for another year before returning.

As early as the second year, Ye Zifen keenly realized that the almighty emperor would never easily let go of the grassland, this piece of mouth-watering fat meat.

After all, wealth and resources are always crucial to a country.

At this moment, being able to help the people here successfully overcome the numerous crises is the limit of what she can do with all her strength.

As we all know, the prosperity and continuous development of the Great Xia Kingdom are inseparable from a steady stream of financial support, among which taxation occupies a pivotal position.

Nowadays, in the port area, the huge caravan led by Ye Zifen is the leader and the most powerful.

However, due to various special reasons, she did not need to pay taxes to the court, which undoubtedly caused a huge gap in the treasury revenue.

Therefore, it becomes urgent to seek financial resources from other aspects to fill the gap.

The vast grassland naturally became the focus of everyone's attention.

However, Ye Zifen knew very well that she must not let the innocent people of the grassland be treated unfairly.

In her opinion, it would be fine if the grassland area was required to pay taxes according to normal standards; but if it was levied heavier taxes than other places, she would definitely oppose it to the end and would never have the slightest intention of compromising!

Because in her heart, fairness and justice are always the bottom line that cannot be crossed.

The emperor actually asked her to go back. What was his consideration?

It was really hard to understand. However, deep down in her heart, she was unwilling to do so.

After all, three years had passed in a flash, and for her, there was nothing left in the capital city worth staying in.

Looking back, the prosperity and bustle of the capital city once made her yearn for it, but now, those memories have gradually dissipated like a wisp of smoke.

The power struggles and intrigues she had experienced in the palace were like a terrible nightmare, deeply imprinted in her heart.

In sharp contrast to this is the vast grassland.

The blue sky and white clouds complement each other, and the endless green grassland seems to extend to the end of the horizon.

Here, people are simple and kind by nature, and the smiles on their faces are sincere and heartwarming.

Compared with the open and covert struggles and intrigues in the capital, this place is simply an isolated paradise.

At this moment, she was riding a vigorous horse, galloping freely across the vast grassland.

The breeze gently brushed across her face, bringing a breath of freedom and freshness.

She gazed into the distance with a determined look, and swore secretly in her heart: No matter what difficulties and obstacles she encountered, in this life, she would never set foot in the capital city full of endless constraints and oppression again!

So she decided to go to Zhang Gaoyi to discuss it.