Hunting system, and I ended up becoming the empress!

The eight people arrived in Beiyuan one after another.

It’s good that Mengzhou and Beizhou are close to each other, at least I have heard of and seen the changes in Beizhou.

Since the four people from the other two states entered the Northern State, they thought they had arrived in another world.

What Huang Kun and Bai Fengchang saw was that everyone was a soldier and the roads were unobstructed.

Wei Zhuang and Gu Tianyang saw a harmonious government and a prosperous society.

Even though the people here are still thin, there is light in their eyes.

Everyone is in a hurry with a smile on their face, showing the joy of working hard to make a living.

When they first came, they thought the folk legends were exaggerated, but only after seeing it with their own eyes did they realize that Beizhou under Xiao Zhixing's management had become the country of their dreams.

The busy farmers, the students coming and going, and the bustling peddlers actually give the place a sense of prosperity.

They couldn't help but want to stop and take a look, to study why Beizhou had changed so much in just one year.

However, due to their tight schedule, they had to suppress their urgency and rush to Beiyuan.

When they got here, they saw more new and interesting things, which were so overwhelming that they felt like country bumpkins coming to the city, and were amazed at everything they saw.

After a night's rest, the four-state meeting was held in the small hall of the new county governor's office.

"You have all come from afar, so I will not waste your time. Your Majesty has trusted me to take charge of the military and political affairs of the four states. I feel that my responsibility is great and I dare not slack off. Therefore, I have convened a meeting of the four states to discuss with you the great plan to benefit the people."

Xiao Zhixing gestured for them to look through the freshly printed meeting documents in front of them.

"I will briefly explain. You should have seen the changes in my Northern Province along the way, and you probably have an impression of it in your mind."

"Beizhou has set a good example for everyone. All its policies are beneficial to the country and the people. The first is the plan of cultivating farmland. I don't need to say much about the benefits of this plan."

"The second is basic medical care..."

"The third is elementary education..."

"Finally, I need to emphasize that since the North faces two countries, border defense cannot be compromised. Therefore, I hope you can help me strengthen my military equipment."

No one spoke, especially the governors of the other three states, who were listening and flipping through the memorials, pondering the pros and cons of the matter.

Xiao Zhixing took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "Of course, the policy in this memorial is just a suggestion. If you don't want to follow it, I won't force you."

They didn't dare to really believe her words, especially Wei Zhuang and Gu Tianyang.

Since she gave them such serious advice, she would definitely not allow anyone to be perfunctory.

Gu Tianyang looked around and had to speak first, "Your Majesty, the situation in Beizhou today does prove that these policies are the best policies, but I have to tell you the truth."

Xiao Zhixing signaled him to speak boldly.

"Take Xiazhou for example. There is little arable land there, lack of rain, and it is mostly desert. The people of the whole state only rely on a few oases and fields to feed themselves. This first plan of cultivating farmland will not work."

"As for elementary schools, they are just like the Northern Province back then, lacking people."

Xiao Zhixing played with a short folding fan in his hand and nodded, "I know the truth about Xiazhou. I will think of a way to solve the water problem for you. If possible..."

Gu Tianyang's eyes were bright, and he leaned forward with surprise, "If Your Majesty can help solve this eternal problem in Xiazhou, you will be the great benefactor of the entire Xiazhou."

Li Wenxiu smiled and handed him a letter.

Xiao Zhixing tapped him with his fan and asked, "See if this method is feasible?"

Gu Tianyang couldn't wait to open the folded page, "...Karez?"

"Yes, I call it the Karez."

That was a great invention to solve the water problem in northwest China. The landscape of Xiazhou was similar to that of northwest China. There were high mountains in the west and north with countless snow on them, which were all the best water sources.

The more Gu Tianyang looked, the brighter his eyes became, and his eyes were glued to the folded pages, reluctant to leave.

Xiao Zhixing smiled, "I can also provide you with cement. Dig a few sections and try it out. If it works, we will both be doing a great deed."

Gu Tianyang solemnly put away the precious leaflet and bowed deeply, "Whether it succeeds or not, I, on behalf of the people of Xiazhou, would like to thank His Majesty for his great kindness."

Xiao Zhixing added: "As for the establishment of elementary school teachers, it just so happens that the first batch of quick-training elementary school teachers in Beizhou are about to graduate and start work. I will send you 100 people to teach for a year, and you can select some people to send to Beizhou, and I will help train them."

"Don't worry about their salaries. Beizhou can currently afford them."

Gu Tianyang immediately expressed his gratitude profusely.

Of course, Xiazhou will definitely make some statement and will not really let Beizhou bear all the burden.

As for the venue, there are many people who are willing to provide it for free, which is a great deed.

Xiao Zhixing waved his hand to show that he didn't care, and turned to Wei Zhuang, "Sir Wei, regarding the implementation of several policies in Ningzhou, do you have any suggestions?"

Wei Zhuang had just been listening to her conversation with Gu Tianyang. Hearing this, he said, "Your Majesty, I am also in a difficult situation. Although Ningzhou is not short of water and people, it is short of land."

"Ningzhou has a large geographical difference, with many gullies and hills, all of which are barren land. How can I cultivate land here?"

Xiao Zhixing raised his eyebrows, "Didn't I give Nian Chenghan a skill for terraced field transformation?"

Ningzhou's topography is somewhat similar to the Loess Plateau, but it has sufficient sunlight and rainfall, and the soil is of the highest quality sandy soil, making it most suitable for growing dry crops such as corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and watermelons.

She also wanted to wait for them to build some terraces and then send them some corn seeds for free.

Look at Wei Zhuang's expression, he actually didn't know about this?

Wei Zhuang was speechless and a little embarrassed. He remembered that a while ago, Nian Chenghan came to him in person to discuss important matters, but he just gave a perfunctory reply.

Xiao Zhixing glanced at him calmly without blaming him, "The terraced fields can turn the slopes into fields. Even if we plant low-yield millet, it is enough to feed more people."

"Sir Wei, this is a policy that benefits the people. I hope you can cooperate more with Nian Chenghan to benefit the people."

Wei Zhuang's cheeks flushed slightly and he responded hastily. Xiao Zhixing's look made him feel uneasy.

Xiao Zhixing said this in a light tone and glanced at everyone, "This king never does things perfunctorily regarding matters concerning people's livelihood, nor does he allow his subordinates to do so. I want to tell you all that if you are an official and don't serve the people, you might as well go home and grow millet!"

"Remember the prince's teachings."

Xiao Zhixing said to Wei Zhuang, "You are the most experienced elder among us. You have been diligently protecting the people of Ningzhou for so many years, without any merit or fault. Next, I hope to work with you to do more good things for the people of Ningzhou."

Wei Zhuang was filled with shame and bowed deeply, "I understand, thank you, Your Majesty."

Xiao Zhixing finally talked about military affairs.

"The fruits of victory need to be protected by strong weapons. This king does not want the North to become a prey to the eyes of the Northern Barbarians and the Northern Frontier."

"So I decided to expand the army in the four states! The total number of soldiers must reach at least one million."

Everyone gasped.

What does the prince want to do?

There are not a million soldiers in the whole Dasheng!

This, this... How can Your Majesty sleep peacefully if he knows this?