The Empress traveled through time and space, and she fought for supremacy in the troubled times

Chapter 154 Post-Disaster Reconstruction

After sending Qin Wan away, Qi Yan'an began to write the imperial edict to take a concubine.

This time, he simply fulfilled their wishes. Those ministers who had repeatedly pleaded with him to expand his harem were all taken into the harem as long as they had girls of marriageable age in their families, whether they were daughters or nieces.

As for the position of queen, it is now at the center of controversy.

Qi Yan'an's hand holding the pen paused slightly.

In the past few days, at every morning court session, different ministers would serve as the main force, leading other ministers to persuade him to establish a queen and take concubines.

After a moment, he wrote on the imperial edict "Appoint Yang Jingxian, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, as empress."

After all the imperial edicts were written, Qi Yan'an threw down his pen and cast his eyes on the eunuchs waiting beside him, "Hurry and issue these imperial edicts."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The eunuch agreed hurriedly and left in a hurry to do his work.

After the imperial edict was issued, the ministers who received it were overjoyed and busily prepared for their daughters to enter the palace.

At the same time, they generously donated the money they had been holding tightly in their hands, solving Fengzhou's urgent needs.

Soon after the imperial edict was issued, the harem, which had been empty for many years, welcomed many gorgeous concubines, all hoping to gain Qi Yan'an's favor as soon as possible and rise to prominence.

Where there are people, there will be disputes. The newly entered concubines were vying for favor, using both open and covert tactics to create a lively atmosphere.

Qin Wan, who lived in Wangyue Palace, was well protected by Qi Yan'an, who ordered that no one except him could enter there without permission.

As for Qin Wan's usual travels, Qi Yan'an also sent guards to follow and protect her, and allowed her to meet anyone without having to bow or kneel.

This heavy snow lasted for more than a month, and finally cleared up two days before New Year's Eve.

Seeing the clear sky, countless people breathed a sigh of relief.

Except for the Wu State in the south, which was not affected by the heavy snow, all other countries were affected to varying degrees.

At this time, in the territory of Anguo.

Because the situation was handled quickly before and the disaster relief agencies were set up later, even though snow disasters occurred in other places later, the situation was always under control.

People are always very resilient to stress. Even if their house has been crushed by the snow, as long as their family is fine, they can get through anything.

Early that morning, the villagers got up from their temporary homes, panting heavily, rubbed their faces casually, and took brooms and shovels to clean up the snow that had accumulated last night.

With this road here, it will be more convenient to do anything.

After clearing half of the snow, a villager felt that the sky was much brighter than usual, so he looked up with some confusion.

I saw a sun rising slowly in the east.

The man rubbed his eyes and said, "It's the sun. The sky is clear. The sky is clear."

Hearing this exclamation, the people around looked up and said, "It's really sunny now. It's good to be sunny. It's sunny now and we can have a good New Year."

For a moment, cheers echoed throughout the village.

The villagers put down their tools one after another, their faces filled with joy and hope.

"The imperial court sent us relief grain. We've been frugal and saved a lot, so we still have quite a bit left at home. We have to celebrate today."

"The weather is clear now. I'm going to the mountains to cut down some trees and build a house. If anyone wants to come with me, it's safer to go together."

As soon as these words were spoken, several young and strong men responded immediately.

"Count me in!"

"And I!"

Everyone got to work right away. After clearing the last bit of snow, they picked up the tools they had dug out of the collapsed house and headed into the mountains.

The old man touched his grandson Hu Zi's head and watched his son and daughter-in-law walk away. "Hu Zi, we will have a new house to live in soon."

"Wow, really? I need a new house to live in."

"correct."

At this time, it was already noon and the sun was fully exposed.

The old man's dim eyes looked at the rising sun, with a glimmer of hope in them.

"Life will always get better and better." The old man murmured to himself.

Before, he almost thought he was going to die. After all, the roads were blocked by heavy snow, and relief food was not going to arrive so quickly.

When the Tianqi Kingdom was still in existence, every time there was a disaster, the relief food would take a long time to arrive, and the amount on hand was very little, sometimes even nothing.

I didn't expect it to come so soon this time, and the relief food was sufficient, not only food, but also cold-proof clothes.

Their Majesty is such a good emperor, and the officials are also good officials. They finally have a good life.

On the other side, the villagers who were cutting trees were working hard.

Even in the cold winter, their clothes were soaked with sweat, but everyone's face was filled with determination and joy.

The leading man wiped his sweat and shouted, "Everyone, work harder, cut more trees, and build the house as soon as possible!"

"Okay!" everyone responded in unison.

On the second day, there was still no snow, so craftsmen from all over the country joined the team to help with the reconstruction.

There is strength in numbers. Although there was occasional snow during the process, it did not stop their enthusiasm.

Their house was finally rebuilt before the Lantern Festival.

During the Lantern Festival of family reunion, the family happily spent another Lantern Festival in their new house eating Yuanxiao.

In the palace, Li Youning, who was sitting on the steps, touched his sister Li Jingan's head.

"Sister, in a few days, I will be participating in the selection for the palace guards. Do you think I can pass?"

As he said this, there was some uncertainty on his face.

Li Jingan, who was sitting next to him, nodded vigorously, "Brother, you will definitely be able to do it."