Chapter 133: The Seeds of Change
With the old elites quelled and the empire stabilized, Lin Yuer shifts her focus to expanding her influence beyond the capital. She has laid the groundwork for a revolution in the way the empire thinks and operates, but now it is time to ensure that her reforms reach every corner of the land. Her vision of progress must not remain limited to the rich and powerful in the cities; it must touch the lives of peasants, farmers, artisans, and traders in the farthest provinces.
Her first task is to ensure that the agricultural revolution she has started continues to grow. Potatoes, yams, and new varieties of fruits and vegetables are being cultivated on the once-barren mountain, but Lin Yuer knows that there is still much work to be done. With her vast knowledge of farming and irrigation, she sets out to teach the farmers of the empire the methods of modern agriculture, ensuring that they are equipped to maximize their yields.
At the same time, Lin Yuer's investment in education begins to bear fruit. In the capital, the first schools for women are established, where girls from all walks of life can learn to read, write, and gain the skills necessary to build a future of their own. This is a quiet rebellion of its own—a rejection of the patriarchal systems that have kept women confined to traditional roles.
As she watches these schools blossom, Lin Yuer reflects on how far the empire has come. There was a time when even the thought of women in positions of power was unimaginable, but now, she is surrounded by women who are beginning to take up arms in their own fight for equality, intellectual freedom, and independence. She has become not just the ruler of the empire, but the symbol of change and empowerment for every woman who dares to dream beyond the confines of tradition.