Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 564: Look What Your Husband Brought You

Great Yan would never become an aggressor.

But should an enemy attack, Great Yan would certainly not cease until vindicated.

When the news of Bullet State’s demise reached Great Yan, the entire nation celebrated.

Murong Jiu also took a deep breath in relief and began a general amnesty throughout the land.

The news swiftly spread to surrounding nations through spies from various countries, silencing all imperial families and ministers.

All those who had been eager to try their luck, now suppressed their ambitions.

No one had anticipated that the New Emperor of Great Yan, Jun Yuyan, would act so decisively. Bullet State, geographically advantageous and difficult to invade, was not only breached by Jun Yuyan, but its citizens were also driven out.

It is hard not to see this as a warning to others.

Intentionally made as a spectacle for other nations.

After receiving the news, some kings of Vassal States and their ministers discussed the matter overnight and immediately sent envoys to Great Yan to express loyalty to the Son of Heaven Nation.

Other neighboring countries, not vassals, also sent envoys first to express goodwill to Great Yan and then to promote cultural exchanges and collaborations in commerce.

It can be said that Jun Yuyan’s expedition against Bullet State caused tremendous upheaval across the region.

But there was one country that remained silent.

That was the Xiongnu, which had fought countless battles with Great Yan over the years.

This year, Jun Yuyan personally led the campaign, achieving victory, and driving the vast Xiongnu army from the plains. Yet, this nation, brave and aggressive, with years of conflict, had accumulated an irreconcilable hatred.

Furthermore, Jun Yuyan’s disappearance after falling from a cliff intensified the citizens of Great Yan’s hatred toward the Xiongnu.

The Xiongnu, aware that their relationship with Great Yan was irreparable and having suffered heavy losses in the last great war, retreated to a distant place. Despite their extreme wariness, they did not send envoys to negotiate peace.

A battle with Great Yan was inevitable sooner or later.

They needed time to recuperate and accumulate military strength.

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Many soldiers were left in Bullet State, and General Fu led Fu Sheng and Fu Han to stay behind for reconstruction.

Actually, the war had not caused much destruction; the current strength of Bullet was not significant.

But it was necessary to establish a new order.

The citizens of Great Yan would gradually move to Bullet State, ensuring that Bullet entirely belonged to Great Yan.

It was not only about stationing soldiers and officials but also about establishing many official positions.

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it wasn’t actually that small.

But Great Yan never lacked for talent.

On the day Jun Yuyan was preparing to set out, General Fu suddenly brought good news.

They had discovered a gold mine!

Mining had already started at the gold mine, which due to the sudden outbreak of war, had not been processed yet, with many more mines still unexplored in the mountains.

Since ancient times, gold has been a currency.

It is universally applicable, both domestically and internationally.

This was indeed good news.

Unexpectedly, the resource-poor Bullet State had gold mines—a pleasant surprise.

Jun Yuyan then delayed his return to the Capital City to allow the army to mine the gold, which would be shipped back afterward.

Of course, the gold mine could not be mined in a day or two.

The population of Bullet State was too small; good policies were essential to persuade the citizens of Great Yan to willingly move to Bullet, live, and carry on their lineage.

The land of Bullet State is truly barren; right now, the people of Bullet State grow radishes the most and consume predominantly raw fish from the sea.

However, Bullet State also has land suitable for cultivating grain. Even if it cannot be self-sufficient in the future, food can always be transported from Great Yan by merchants.

Of these gold mines, Jun Yuyan would only keep a portion for the national treasury, using the rest for the development and construction of Bullet State.

Murong Jiu, in Capital City, was also discussing the matters of maritime routes with Lou Zixi and Manager Chai.

A small nation lies between them and Bullet State; this small nation has strong ties of dependency to Great Yan, always behaving humbly and never daring to stir up trouble secretly.

This is also connected to the present Imperial Family; from a young age, they revered the civilization of Huaxia, and the princes commenced learning Han Text early. Additionally, long before it was a part of Great Yan, this small nation was thoroughly subdued, completely void of any non-loyal thoughts.

As for what kinds of ambitions might emerge if the Imperial Family changes, that would be a matter for the future.

For now, it is certain that they cannot conquer it by force.

"Maritime merchant convoys are the future trend; the shipbuilding industry must be developed urgently. We need to devise ways to construct the finest ships and fleets in the world."

On the map, the distance to Bullet State is not short; simply seizing this territory is not secure—it must be firmly held by Great Yan.

Only with frequent interactions between the two places can they grow increasingly integrated; otherwise, many adverse factors might emerge.

The key issue, then, lies with the ships.

The sea is not always calm; the farther and deeper one goes, the larger the waves become. Encounters with extreme weather often lead ships to capsize, a situation that is not uncommon.

Aside from the heavy losses of goods, the greatest loss is that of experienced seafarers.

Every experienced seafarer is a treasure for the merchant convoys.

They can predict the weather through the clouds and wind direction; they know where the hidden reefs are; they can remember the directions of the sea routes, reducing many losses for the fleet.

"Thus, we need to invest more manpower and resources into vigorously developing the shipbuilding industry."

"That is inevitable; the future is unpredictable," he said.

Even if one knows the course of history, who can ensure that the future history will follow the same trajectory?

The fall of Bullet State has already disrupted the future historical process.

But the future developments are unimaginable to them now.

What they can do is make their country more powerful, allowing Great Yan’s merchants and spies to permeate the entire world. Any inklings of change in other countries will be detected by Great Yan and promptly addressed.

In the end, the country still needs to cultivate its own talent.

And only if people are well-fed will they engage in other research.

This is not something that can be achieved overnight; it requires the implementation of one plan after another.

Fortunately, more and more talents are gathering around her and Jun Yuyan.

A month passed.

Murong Jiu finally welcomed her husband, her king.

In front of countless citizens and officials, Jun Yuyan leapt off his horse and sprinted towards his Empress, enveloping her in his arms.

This moment was captured by numerous artists in Capital City and widely disseminated, so much so that even a thousand years later, a poorly preserved painting could fetch a price in the billions at auction.

Jun Yuyan and Murong Jiu thus became a model couple among the citizens of Great Yan.

The matter with Wang Yingluo was publicly explained long ago.

Wang Yingluo had ulterior motives and was a spy from another country. His Majesty was only feigning ignorance to eliminate the problem at its root, and he had never harmed the Empress in any slightest way.

Furthermore, it was declared that the current Crown Prince is the future Crown Prince, and there would be no change.

He would also lead by example in practicing monogamy.

There was no explicit prohibition against marrying wives and taking concubines as these were not matters that could be abolished within a few short years; issuing such an order would instead cause a lot of troubles.

Back in the palace, Jun Yuyan immediately took Murong Jiu to the imperial treasury.

"Ah Jiu, see what your husband has brought back for you!"