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Then the emperor said: "I have decided to let the Tiger Army train another naval force, but it will take some time for the country to recover. This cannot be rushed, so it is a good choice to get along with overseas countries. So, tell me how you did it specifically?"

Ye Zifen said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I have visited kings and nobles of various overseas countries one after another. Because of my status, most overseas countries did not embarrass me. Through the unremitting efforts of the past two years, my caravan has established good diplomatic relations with them. In addition, the caravan also actively introduced Daxia's unique culture and advanced technology to them, making them full of admiration and awe for our country. After more than two years of hard work, we finally achieved certain results. Not long ago, a prince suddenly visited us."

The emperor nodded slightly to show his agreement, and then said: "When you submitted a memorial about this matter last time, I did find it very novel. Now that the Ministry of Rites has been there, it can be said that this prince has come at the right time. The drought has just ended, and the refugees are returning home. It is estimated that in about half a month, there will be no more refugees from the seaside to the capital."

Ye Zifen smiled and said softly, "The common people just want to survive, and now they can finally return to their hometown to start a new life. They have deep feelings for their hometown. On the way to Beijing this time, I deeply felt everyone's eagerness to go home, and I also heard the people's praise for the emperor. They all said that the emperor is a good emperor who loves his people like his own children!"

The emperor couldn't help but sigh: "As long as they don't scold me, it will be fine. Since I ascended the throne, I have experienced too many things. Sometimes I even doubt whether I am really suitable to be the emperor."

Ye Zifen comforted him, "Your Majesty has been in office for a long time, so you will naturally encounter more things. As for whether you are a good emperor, history will judge for itself, and the people will also have their own conclusions."

After all, Ye Zifen very much recognized this emperor.

She knew very well that the emperor was wise and powerful, governed the country well, and was deeply loved by the people.

The emperor also heard it and said with a smile: "You have made great contributions again this time. While I am still alive, I really want to make you a princess and grant you a marriage. What do you think?"

Ye Zifen knelt down to thank the emperor before asking, "Who does the emperor want to marry me to?"

The emperor smiled and said, "Of course it's the general of the Tiger Army. I know something about the two of you. The general didn't ask for any reward when he returned to the capital this time. I know he just wants a marriage. But I also heard some rumors about his family, so I made you a princess. Your status is higher than his, and his family dare not make any trouble."

This can be regarded as his sincere love and care for the younger generation as an elder.

Ye Zifen said coquettishly, "I have become your reward to your subjects. It is too easy for him to marry me just because of his military achievements. If I were on the battlefield, I would be no worse than him."

The emperor laughed and said, "Great! You are indeed someone I value, with such ambition and courage. But marriage is not just about military achievements, it also depends on whether two people truly love each other. I believe that there is a deep relationship between you and the general, and he is sincere to you. I hope you can cherish this relationship and live a good life."

Ye Zifen lowered her head and said nothing. She knew the emperor's love and expectations for her, and she also understood that she shouldered important responsibilities.

The emperor had lived to such an old age, so he naturally understood that Ye Zifen had something to ask for. He glanced at her coldly and said, "You and the general can come up with any conditions. If you can't reach an agreement, then my imperial decree will not be issued, but the imperial decree to make you a princess will not change."

After hearing this, Ye Zifen bowed respectfully and said, "Today, I am bold enough to ask the emperor for a reward for my sixth sister. Ziwei has been betrothed to General Hong, the nephew of Lord Hong. Over the years, she has been helping me and the caravan train the caravan members and teach them to read. She has worked very hard. To be honest, I do owe her a lot. So I hope to ask for a title like County Lady or Country Lady for her."

When the emperor heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, "You little girl, you really treat the women with titles in the royal family as cabbages! Can you give them titles just because you want?"

Ye Zifen looked at the emperor silently, her eyes full of pleading.

When the emperor saw her eyes like that, he couldn't help but feel touched.

He knew very well that this girl was very concerned about the affairs of the caravan and didn't care about these rewards at all.

Now he is pleading so earnestly for his sister, which shows how sincere his intention is.

This was the first time she had asked him for something, and he suddenly couldn't bear to refuse her.

After a moment of silence, the emperor slowly spoke: "Well, what your caravan and the Hong family have done for the court over the years is enough to make her a county lord. So let's make her a county lord! When the time comes, separate from your princess's imperial edict, it can be regarded as a gift from me to my two young children."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zifen was so excited that she almost cried. She immediately knelt down to thank the Lord: "I thank the Lord on behalf of my sixth sister!"

The emperor nodded slightly and motioned for her to stand up: "Get up!" Then, he began to chat with Ye Zifen about family matters.

He said with emotion: "I am really old. The queen left me early, and the current queen is not in good health. The concubines in the harem have passed away one after another. I am like an old man who will never die."

Ye Zifen's heart tightened, but she quickly regained her composure and answered firmly, "Your Majesty is His Majesty!"

After hearing this, the emperor sneered and said, "Everyone calls me long live, but I feel that it is not me who is long live, but the throne I sit on. Regardless of the change of people or dynasties, this throne is the one that will last the longest."

Ye Zifen said seriously: "So the people are the yardstick, and they will judge what is good and what is bad."

After hearing this, the emperor could not help but sigh: "The ministers said that there are historical records, but you said it was the common people. You are really clear-headed!"

Ye Zifen smiled slightly and replied modestly: "It's not that the ministers don't know, but they are smarter than me. They are not as straightforward as me and say whatever comes to mind."

The emperor suddenly fell silent, stood quietly in front of the gate, looking out.

Seeing this, Ye Zifen didn't dare to speak easily.

After a cup of tea, the emperor suddenly spoke slowly: "I don't have much time, so I hope to complete the things I should do and want to do as soon as possible."

When Ye Zifen heard this, a look of astonishment appeared on her face, and she looked at the emperor in disbelief.

When the eunuch beside the emperor heard this, he immediately knelt down and shouted excitedly: "Your Majesty!"