Gong Che responded, "This matter is easy to handle. Imperial Brother will do it as soon as possible."
However, he was the same as Gong Cheng. He felt that there was not much benefit in going out to sea to other places. He also felt that Dai Yu State was currently the richest country. If they went out to sea to trade with foreigners, it would definitely be Dai Yu State that would suffer losses! However, this was Mo'er's request. If she wanted to do it, he would not ask for the reason.
However, it was a ship going out to sea … He had to seriously supervise it. If something went wrong, Imperial Sister would definitely blame him!
Gong Che had never thought of letting GongYimo go out on the ship herself!
Seeing that the two of them weren't in high spirits, Gong Yi Mo smiled. She had to explain herself, lest each and every one of them become happy for her and turn the sea trade into a parade to show off their country's prestige. When the time comes, she'll have face, but what she wants is real benefits!
There were no outsiders at the moment. This was a private banquet in the palace. Moreover, the harem was purged. The concubines present were all suppressed by the Empress. She did not have to worry about what she wanted to say.
"It is very important to show off our country's prestige. However, this is not the only reason I want to go out to sea this time."
GongYimo's jade fingers picked up the wine cup. She smiled gently, but it was exceptionally alluring.
At this time, Gong Cheng felt his heart move. His daughter was becoming more and more beautiful. After the age of 18, she was like a flower bud that bloomed. Her every frown and smile had a natural bearing.
He looked at his sons present. Needless to say, the Crown Prince and Gong Dai, his other sons all looked at GongYimo with admiration. They did not despise her for being a woman involved in politics. Instead, they admired her from the bottom of their hearts. He suddenly felt a little lucky that GongYimo was his "daughter". If GongYimo was not his daughter, such an outstanding daughter, wouldn't she turn Dai Yu State upside down?
Gong Cheng silently praised himself in his heart.
On the other side, Gong Yi Mo organized her thoughts and whispered.
"Let's start with the basics. There are many places in Dai Yu State that have fertile soil and plenty of rain, so there is no shortage of food. However, there are also many places that are dry and barren, so there is a shortage of food. Even though things have improved, we still have to rely on the weather to survive …"
GongYimo was also telling the truth. Speaking of this, Gong Cheng's heart was a little heavy.
When he was young, he only wanted to unify the country, but now that he was getting older, he wanted the people to be rich, not just have enough to eat.
Therefore, the problem that GongYimo was talking about was a problem that he was unable to solve.
"But it's not that there aren't any species that are suitable for that kind of land and have high yields. It's just that there aren't any on our land."
Gong Cheng's eyes lit up, but then he said, "The four countries don't have it. Could it be that those overseas barbarians have it?"
He didn't believe it. Unexpectedly, GongYimo actually nodded.
"Just like how they don't have our silk and porcelain, they also have something that we don't have. God is fair. Every land has its own wonderful things!"
GongYimo had a world map in her space, but she couldn't take it out because in the minds of modern people, the sky was round and the earth was square. Moreover, the "overseas barbarians" that they knew were actually places like Europe, Japan, Africa, and Guinea. They didn't know that there were also South America, Australia, and so on.
Therefore, she could only vaguely say, "There is a country overseas. They have a yellow crop that is resistant to drought and drought, and also has a high yield. The books call it corn. It is very suitable for Dai Yu State's high arid land. In addition, there are potatoes and so on."
"… In another continent, there are red fruits that are also considered vegetables. They are sweet and sour. The locals call them wolf peaches, but I call them tomatoes. There are also cabbage, coconut, carrots, and so on … If we can get all of them, the lives of the people in Dai Yu State will be richer!"
"This is just the aspect of 'food.' In other aspects, such as astronomy, mathematics, glass, rare animals, jewelry, and spices, we can also achieve integration. As the saying goes, take the strong points of others and make up for our weak points. Although Dai Yu State is already prosperous enough, who would mind if it became more prosperous?"
"Everyone says that Dai Yu State is prosperous, but does it mean that the people have enough food to eat and clothes to cover their bodies? Only when everyone can afford to see a doctor, to study, to build a house, and to start paying attention to their appearance and life, that is prosperity!
But now, only the rich in Dai Yu State can enjoy these things. What we need to do is to popularize this' prosperity 'and make it a common phenomenon!
Therefore, learning and integration are very important. They are the cornerstones of development. "
GongYimo's voice was clear and melodious. Every word she said, dragged out by the alcohol, made everyone present feel excited for no reason!
"Take the strong points of others and make up for our weak points! Popularize this' prosperity 'and make it a common phenomenon! Mo'er … "He looked at GongYimo. This daughter of his always brought him surprises! It was just like how he never knew that there would be a time when those overseas barbarians could contribute to Dai Yu State!
"I will urge Che to take care of this matter for you! I believe that you will definitely bring an even greater surprise to Dai Yu State! "
GongYimo smiled. "Building a ship will take time. Let's not talk about that for now. Now that the national treasury is abundant, Imperial Father … shouldn't you donate some blood for the people?"
Emperor Gong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He had just praised her, and now she was asking for a reward from him.
"Mo'er, just say what you want. Whatever you want to do, I will definitely support you!"
GongYimo's heart warmed slightly, and her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. "There is one thing that is indeed urgent. Now that the matter of the three countries' horse ranches is on the agenda, and the road repairs won't be done in a day or two. If the three countries work together, it will be much faster. However, our Dai Yu State should also have its own 'national highway'!"
Emperor Gong asked curiously, "What's a 'national highway'?"
GongYimo took a sip of wine, squinted her eyes, and smacked her lips. She said, "Actually, it's an official road. However, the current official road is too narrow. Mo'er wants to ask for permission to build an official road that runs horizontally from east to west!"
Emperor Cheng was stunned by Gong Yi Mo's words, "traversing from east to west"!
His daughter was really amazing. Not only did she build a waterway that ran directly from north to south, the Tianze Grand Canal, she also talked about a horse-drawn road that spanned across the three countries. Now, she wanted to build a 'national highway' that ran horizontally from east to west! Emperor Gong really didn't know what she didn't dare to think or do.
"Is the existing official road not good enough?"
Emperor Gong still asked. After all, the governor of every city would pay taxes to repair the official road. Could it be that the official road wasn't enough?
GongYimo smiled. "Imperial Father, the existing official road is very good. It's enough for the time being. However, have you thought about the future?"
"Could it be that it won't be enough in the future?" Emperor Gong felt that it was unlikely. The road wasn't a consumable. It wouldn't be damaged if it was always there. How could it not be enough?
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