They had actually found gold and silver mines.
Besides that, she had not only opened up trade among the Four Kingdoms but also opened up maritime trade.
In truth, trade had never really stopped in secret. It simply had not been brought into the open because the imperial court had forbidden it.
Now, as long as merchants handled the relevant documents, they could trade openly with other countries.
This greatly stimulated Huangming Kingdom's economy. Its economy grew at an astonishing speed, and some border cities soon became prosperous. It also solved the livelihood problems of many commoners in disaster-stricken areas.
The matter of moving the Imperial Capital had already been announced, and there had been no protests.
On the contrary, quite a few commoners from disaster-stricken areas had volunteered to work at the construction sites.
In short, as Su Qiao promulgated one policy after another that benefited the country and its people, all of Huangming Kingdom began to flourish.
Once the six-month deadline arrived, Su Qiao prepared to move the capital.
Unexpectedly, the envoys from Eastern Jin arrived first.
"Betrothal gifts?"
Su Qiao stared at the Eastern Jin envoys below, as well as the stacks upon stacks of lengthy betrothal-gift lists in their hands, and was a little dumbfounded.
Was there such a thing as betrothal gifts too?
They had never seemed to discuss this before.
The ministers of Huangming Kingdom were having none of it and immediately stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, in Huangming, it has always been women who marry men and present betrothal gifts to the man's family. When has there ever been a man presenting betrothal gifts to the woman's family?"
"That's right. Eastern Jin is insulting us."
"We absolutely cannot accept such an insulting act!"
The Eastern Jin envoy grew anxious and hurriedly explained, "Her Majesty