Ye Zhen proposed to open ports with the Jin Kingdom. Some of the ministers were in favor of it while others were against it. Shui Yichen was the one who opposed it.
"We can build our own commercial ports and do not have to rely on other countries. In this way, our Yuan Country will still be restricted in the future." Shui Yichen said with a heavy expression.
"Trading with the Jin Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom is not being used by them. Their ships will stop at our ports, which will promote the trade of Yuan Country's merchants. Why is the treasury of Dongqing empty? It is all because they have not developed their commerce well. If a country only relies on farming and collecting taxes, it will not last long." Whether it is recuperation or the manufacture of weapons, these all require money from the people's taxes. Only by opening ports can the Yuan Country truly develop.
Shui Yichen said, "As you said, our current port trade is still too poor. If we open ports with the Jin Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom at this time, we will be suppressed by them in the future."
"I don't think so." Liu Zhanhu said, "It is because our Yuan Country is not mature enough in this regard. However, Jinkou City is different. It has been a trading port for hundreds of years. I am afraid there is no other place in the world that can compare with it. As long as their merchant ships stop at our port, it will certainly boost the business of our Yuan Country. In this way, we have the possibility of development."
After a day of discussion, only Shui Yichen opposed the opening of ports with the Jin Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom.
Although Huang Fuchen said little, he was in favor of it.
"You all retreat first. I will have a few words with the general." Ye Zhen looked at Shui Yichen and let the others retreat first.
Ye Zhen frowned and looked at Shui Yichen. "General, I understand your concerns, but do you think Yuan Country will be hostile to the Jin Kingdom in the future?"
Shui Yichen wanted her to be hostile to the Jin Kingdom, but this was just a thought in his mind. "It is better to take precautions than to be sure. No one can predict what will happen in the future."
"Great General, have you forgotten my other identity?" Ye Zhen asked faintly, "It's true that I am the Heavenly Consort of the Yuan Kingdom. Before becoming the Heavenly Consort, I am still the Empress of the Jin Kingdom. My son and daughter are the princes and princesses of the Jin Kingdom. If there are no accidents, Ming Xi will still be the Crown Prince of the Jin Kingdom in the future. No matter what happens in the future, the Yuan Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom cannot be enemies.
Shui Yichen furrowed his brows. He was only concerned about not letting Yuan Country be controlled by Mo Rongzhan in the future and had forgotten about Ming Xi. "I understand."
"I also know the benefits of developing our own trade first, but we don't have this condition now. You haven't been to Jinkou City, right? After the founding ceremony, you can go there in person. Then, you will understand why I want to communicate with Jinkou City." Ye Zhen said. "Nanzhou is established according to Jinkou City."
"Is Jinkou City bigger than the Southern Prefecture?" Shui Yichen raised her eyebrows and asked.
Ye Zhen laughed. "You'll know when you see it."
"Alright, I'll go there myself." Shui Yichen whispered. He couldn't stop her from believing in Mo Rongzhan. Before he appeared by her side, she was already Mo Rongzhan's empress. It would take time for him to gain her wholehearted trust.
He had the patience to wait for her to trust him.
Ye Zhen smiled. "What do you think about Miao Miao and Zhao Tianji?"
Shui Yichen looked at her with a frown. "If I don't agree, the first thing you will do after the founding ceremony is to give them a marriage?"
"If you don't agree, Miao Miao won't go back. She has been living in the palace for a few days. You don't want her to live directly with Zhao Tianji, do you?" Ye Zhen asked with a smile.
"Humph." Shui Yichen snorted coldly. "If she dares to do so, I will break Zhao Tianji's legs."
"Then you should agree." Ye Zhen said angrily. "How is Zhao Tianji not worthy of Miao Miao? He is also the Island Lord of Zhao Island. "
She had already planned that after the port was opened in the future, Zhao Tianji would be the most suitable person to take the lead.
"Wait until I see Zhao Tianji first." Shui Yichen said. Although he hadn't agreed yet, he had already relented.
Ye Zhen nodded with satisfaction. "Good."
Shui Yichen glanced at her. He really wanted to know if Mo Rongzhan would stay after the ceremony, or if she would go to the Jin Kingdom. However, he knew that there were some things that he couldn't ask. If he did, he would be crossing the line.
"Then I will withdraw first." Shui Yichen said faintly and turned to leave the hall.
Ye Zhen returned to the harem. Before she could see Mo Rongzhan and Ming Xi, Shui Miaomiao stopped her.
"Sister Ye!" Shui Miaomiao looked sad. "Did my brother relent today? He doesn't want me as a sister at all. I haven't been home for a few days, but he isn't worried at all. He didn't persuade me to go home either. Sister Ye, I want to go to Zhao Island with Zhao Tianji. "
"Don't think too much." Ye Zhen looked at her with a smile. "The general knows that you live in the palace. What danger can there be? Of course, he isn't worried. Besides, he can't go to the harem at will now. Even if he wants to persuade you, he can't. I asked him today. He has relented. When he goes to see Zhao Tianji, maybe he will agree to you."
Shui Miaomiao's eyes lit up. "Really?"
Ye Zhen smiled. "Do you think I would lie to you? Of course, it's true. "
"Great!" Shui Miaomiao clapped her hands happily. "Sister Ye, if I can marry Zhao Tianji, it's all thanks to you."
"Well, don't make things difficult for your brother. Since he has relented, you should go home." Ye Zhen smiled. She regarded Shui Miaomiao as a sister and naturally hoped that she could get what she wanted and marry the person she really liked.
Shui Miaomiao nodded obediently. "I know, I'll go home today."
Ye Zhen smiled and shook her head. Seeing that Shui Miaomiao happily went to talk to Zhao Tianji about the matter.
"You're back?" Mo Rongzhan came up from behind. The warm and bright afternoon sun fell on him, making him look even more attractive.
"Did you go out of the palace today?" Ye Zhen asked curiously when she saw him coming from another direction.
Mo Rongzhan nodded with a smile. He came to stand in front of her and reached out to tidy up her temples. "I went out for a walk."
"You went to find my brother, didn't you?" Ye Zhen glanced at him.
"How do you know that I went to find your brother?" Mo Rongzhan asked, amused. He did go to find Ye Chunnan. Zhao Yong knew that he was in the capital and would certainly guard against him. He asked Ye Chunnan to keep an eye on Honglu Temple. He was worried about Zhao Yong's treacherous and despicable character.
Ye Zhen took his arm. "I guessed it. What did you ask my brother to do?"
"I didn't do anything, but I did find something interesting." Mo Rongzhan said with a smile. "The princess of Qi, Zhao Rao, and Cheng Zheng were wandering outside the Ye family's house today. They had been to Temple Street before."
"It seems that Zhao Rao saw Lu Wushuang being taken away by me that day." Ye Zhen raised her eyebrows and smiled.
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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