Chapter 1153: Unconscious and Missing
The third year of Shunzhi, Huaixu.
Emperor Shunzhi proclaimed a general amnesty and reduced taxes, granting the common people time to recover. He vigorously promoted farming, established new trade routes, and built roads and bridges, connecting the various prefectures. The realm began to thrive.
Later, he reformed the imperial examinations, giving scholars from farming families a chance to make their mark.
Emperor Shunzhi knew well that this peace had not come easily. Since bandits had run rampant in earlier years, the moment he quelled the war in the Northern Desert, he worked tirelessly to eradicate them across the land. No robber or mountain bandit was spared. Furthermore, he established numerous courier stations to guarantee safe passage, ensuring travelers no longer feared for their lives.
The world was gradually flourishing.
Yet, in the farmlands outside Qiuyue Fang...
A figure appeared.
The man looked utterly lost. He wore a green robe, a Wine Gourd tied at his waist, and two swords scattered beside him.
In a daze, he stepped forward and crouched down. He scooped up a handful of water from the ditch; it was incredibly cool and crystal clear.