The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 579: Madness (2)_1

Chapter 579: Chapter 579: Madness (2)_1

"What a good plan," Situ Gong exclaimed.

The methods proposed by Lin Ziyin would harness the potential of almost everyone in the Northern Land.

"Given that the people in Border City live in a dangerous area, we can reduce their grain tax by ten percent. In the free schools, martial arts will be the main subject of teaching, but we won’t neglect academic studies. All children aged six to fourteen must attend school," said Lin Ziyin.

In modern times, every region has a reserve force. The sparse population in ancient Northern Land required its rulers to make careful plans and to fully utilise every capable individual.

"Most importantly, we must make the people feel a sense of belonging to the Northern Land and ensure that their safety, honor, and properties are closely linked to the survival of the Northern Land." In modern military schools, ideological education plays a significant role.

Belief is the first step for people to foster a sense of belonging to their place.

At some point, the dinner table went silent, with everyone putting down their chopsticks. Looking at the radiant Lin Ziyin, admiration was visible in everybody’s eyes.

In Chu Suifeng’s eyes, there was more than just admiration; there was a sense of pride. He was pleased that he had unintentionally found a treasure. Indeed, while people of Daqin laughed at him for choosing a peasant girl as his future queen, little did they know that this girl was indeed a gem.

Initially, he was attracted to Lin Ziyin not because of her talent, but her calmness and warmth towards others.

No one expected that he would end up being the biggest winner of all.

"When we return, let Mei Hanqing learn a thing or two from you," Chu Suifeng placed a piece of mutton into her bowl, "Eat more, you’ve hardly eaten anything, you’re so thin you could be blown away by the wind."

His words sounded critical but were full of deep concern and consideration.

Lin Ziyin knew that this man would not utter sweet nothings, but valued sincerity, and she had no criticisms of that.

"What if I want to empower the women of the Northern Land to hold up half the sky, what would you and Minister Situ think?" Lin Ziyin asked with a smile.

Her tone seemed playful, yet also serious upon a closer look.

Si Jinhan had not picked up his chopsticks the whole time. Now, he looked at Lin Ziyin, his face wavering between an intense expression and unease.

Luo Heng also looked tense.

In the past, it was unheard of for women to hold positions of power. How would Chu Suifeng handle this?

Chu Suifeng was different from others, as his upbringing was different. Moreover, he had seen the unusual changes in Shili Village over the past two years.

"I can’t bear to see you work too hard," he responded, which visibly upset Lin Ziyin.

Indeed, her question was designed to test Chu Suifeng’s reaction.

Unfortunately, his answer was disappointing. Regardless of the situation, Chu Suifeng couldn’t escape his innate desire to hold authority. Or, more accurately, his male chauvinism was rather severe.

Chu Suifeng looked at Lin Ziyin, wearing no expression on his face, yet his heart was bursting with laughter. Did this girl think she could test him without him noticing? The Northern Land was very important to him as it was his foundation and he was its master. It was where he had lived since he was a child. But in the future, this land would belong to both him and Lin Ziyin. To him, Lin Ziyin was more important than anything else.

Nobody could fathom his deep longing for a sense of family. Lin Ziyin had made his long-standing wish come true.

Even if the young girl wanted to turn his world upside down, as long as she never left his side, he would willingly give her the Northern Land.