Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1283

Chapter 1283: Chapter 1278: Flourishing Prosperity

The common people feel that Yan Kingdom is the kind of country that, if given even the slightest opportunity, will, once recuperated, become the most formidable and terrifying enemy. If Yan is not destroyed, any future war against Yan will surely consume more manpower and resources. It’s better to annihilate Yan now while it’s in the wrong, thus capturing the public opinion and moral high ground.

However, a minority of the people do not understand why the two countries cannot coexist. With Xiliang already vanquished, the two nations are allies. Peace and mutual repair, allowing both the people and soldiers to recuperate, seems to be the best of both worlds. Why resort to war games and insist on a life-or-death struggle to achieve national unification?

Not only the common people, but even the students are divided into two camps: one favored war, the other advocated peaceful coexistence.

Although Bai Qingyan is still in confinement, she has heard that several debates have been held at the Imperial College, allowing students with differing opinions to argue with one another.

Upon hearing this, Bai Qingyan felt quite relieved. Whether in the royal court or outside it, what she desired was this kind of open and free exchange of opinions, a prosperous scene of contention and splendor.

Involving the common people in the discussion of national affairs would make them love this country more. From the king to the commoners, only by working together could the country be built better.

While reading the books left by Empress Ji, Bai Qingyan was particularly fond of her phrase "return power to the people," suggesting that the people should voluntarily participate in national affairs. Pooling wisdom would inevitably make a country better.

Moreover, if the people are willing to engage in political affairs, it indicates that the nation’s system at least provides for their basic needs; otherwise, they would be preoccupied with mere survival, and who would have the leisure to worry about national affairs?

At this moment, Bai Qingyan realized that she had almost paved the way for the merger of the two countries. Presumably, when Xiao Rongyan arrived in Yandu, Murong Li would announce the union of the two countries to the Yan court officials. Since it had reached this point, Bai Qingyan decided not to conceal it from Commandant Lu, Minister Shen, and Minister Dong any longer.

At noon that day, Empress Dowager summoned Commandant Lu, Minister Shen, and Minister Dong. The three arrived at the Mulan Pavilion in the Bai Mansion and were not surprised. Previously, when Bai Qingyan had yet to ascend the throne, she had summoned them to discuss affairs in the Mulan Pavilion at the Bai Mansion.

After Zhenming led the three inside and they passed the screen, they did not see the Empress Dowager but the Emperor of Zhou, Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan was kneeling beside the low table, reading a letter from Murong Li and memorials sent by Qin Lang from Hancheng. The three exchanged surprised glances, and seeing Bai Qingyan looking toward them, they hurriedly bowed.

"Commandant Lu, Minister Shen, and Minister Dong, no need for formalities." Bai Qingyan put Murong Li’s letter and Qin Lang’s memorial aside, picked up the small teapot on the red clay stove next to her, and poured tea for the three, "Please sit..."

Bai Qingyan’s uncle, Dong Qingping, was the first to rise, followed by Commandant Lu and Minister Shen. They lifted the hems of their official robes and knelt opposite Bai Qingyan at the low table. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Your Majesty has returned, why not return to the palace and instead stay at the Bai Mansion?" Commandant Lu asked with concern as soon as he was seated, "Is Your Majesty in good health?"

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