Gong Yi Mo analyzed the situation one by one. "In the beginning, even with Father's full support, because of the need to recruit labourers and corvees, everyone will think that every step will be difficult. But if we use my method, after a year, they will become alert and ponder the benefits. Those who hear the news will definitely want a piece of the pie. When that time comes, even if the ministers don't stop us for the sake of their children, it's hard to say what the princes will do."
She didn't speak quickly, but her words were clear and logical, and every word hit the nail on the head.
"Instead of waiting for others to come, it's better to share it with Gong Dai. This is one of the conditions for my full support."
He clearly knew that Gong Dai's help was better than those greedy wolves, but Gong Che couldn't suppress the jealousy in his heart. "I'm afraid father won't agree."
He was the crown prince and represented the emperor to dig the canal. In the hearts of the people, it was equivalent to the emperor himself. But Gong Dai didn't have anything. Even if someone wanted to get a share in the future, how could Gong Dai compete with them?
GongYimo smiled confidently. "He was taught by me. I know what he is capable of. As long as he perfectly and quickly completes the canal work in Xizhou that others can't complete in six or seven years, he will definitely be able to compete with those people with his flood control experience."
If he couldn't even compete with those people, he wouldn't be the frightening regent in the future.
Gong Che, on the other hand, was even more depressed. He felt that as an elder brother, he should smile at this time. After all, Gong Yi Mo had pointed out a way out for him. He should be grateful, so he should be happy and magnanimously express his willingness to accept!
But when he thought that GongYimo couldn't forget Gong Dai and was always on his side, Gong Che couldn't help but feel a trace of unwillingness in his heart.
Wasn't it just three years of mutual help in the cold palace … Why couldn't he compete?
GongYimo naturally didn't know what Gong Che was thinking. Seeing him deep in thought, she thought he was considering the details. Her purpose was naturally more than that.
Her little head was spinning fast. All the rules and regulations were laid out one by one. The pros and cons were clear at a glance.
First of all, Gong Che would definitely benefit a lot from this matter. After all, Gong Che's maternal family, the Liu family, was also in the south. They were also a large aristocratic family. Once they left the capital, the power of these large families would be displayed. With the help of the Liu family, once the communication between the north and south was established, the Emperor's regional power would be strengthened. If the Emperor was happy, he would definitely let the Liu family be his acting vassal. Not to mention, once the communication between the north and south was established, the Liu family would be able to gain a lot of benefits through the canal.
Moreover, the children of those ministers followed Gong Che. Although they didn't know anything, they had a high status and had been polished several times. They were also of help to Gong Che.
This was only a benefit for Gong Che. What about herself?
GongYimo's eyes flashed, and the corner of his mouth involuntarily revealed a victorious smile.
She was the one who had the earliest advantage and the one who had the most right to speak!
The shops in her hands were only in the capital and could no longer satisfy her needs. If she could follow the canal and expand her business all the way to the south, it wouldn't be impossible. Most importantly, she could use Gong Che's merit in opening the canal to ask the Emperor for the right to transport goods before anyone could react. Even if she couldn't monopolize it, her trading fleet would have to be legal!
If the Grand Canal was filled with her trading ships … … She didn't dare to think about the benefits behind it.
Water could make money. As long as she had the right to speak, then whether it was transporting goods, carrying passengers, or even smuggling, she would be able to gain a large portion of the benefits.
GongYimo thought of this and slowly sighed. Finally, she smiled, revealing her pure white teeth.
She had never been a person who killed two birds with one arrow … … What she wanted was to kill more with one arrow, the more the better!
***
When Gong Che hurriedly went to see the Empress early in the morning and persuaded the Empress to hand over the phoenix seal to cultivate, unexpectedly, the Empress did not shout to stop him. Instead, she was terrifyingly silent.
Gong Che originally had his head down, but seeing that his mother didn't speak for a long time, he raised his head to look. Who would have thought that when he looked, she was actually crying!
Two lines of tears silently fell. Her eyes were sad, but she didn't make a single sound.
"Mother?!"
He walked a few steps forward and carefully wiped away her tears. However, the Empress' tears were like a broken string of pearls that kept falling. In just a short month, she seemed to have aged a dozen years. Her mind had also become weak and gentle. She was no longer as elegant as she had been in the past.
The Empress grabbed Gong Che's hand and raised her head to speak with tears in her eyes.
"Son, don't worry. Mother will do as you say. Only son … … Are you really going to give up like this?"
She had thought that Gong Che asking to repair the canal that might not be finished in five or six years was because he was disheartened and had already given up on the fight for the throne.
Gong Che couldn't help laughing.
Thus, he lowered his head and repeated GongYimo's words to the Empress.
Originally, if his mother knew about this, she would definitely ask if Gong Yi Mo was really confident, or if she had a way to build the canal so quickly, and so on.
Who would have thought that after hearing Gong Che's words, the Empress' eyes would light up. She grabbed Gong Che's hand and anxiously said, "Are you serious? Did Chaoyang Princess really say all of this?"
Gong Che nodded and said yes.
The Empress suddenly laughed loudly! The Empress' laughter made the palace maids guarding the palace gate feel a wave of fear in their hearts. The Empress … … Did she finally go crazy because of the continuous blows? Then what should they do?
Even Gong Che was a bit afraid. He patted the Empress' shoulder, but he saw the Empress suddenly raise her head to look at him. That gaze made his heart tremble!
"Good! Good, good!! " She said good three times in a row. If everything GongYimo said was true, then when his son returned, there would be no need to worry about not having a chance to turn things around! That would be a great achievement ah!
"Good … … Good!" At this time, the Empress was indeed a bit muddle-headed because of the ups and downs, but she still firmly held her son's hand and her face regained its spirit once again! If there was such a good opportunity after leaving the capital, then the Crown Prince's unique privilege of participating in politics was not a rare thing!
"If all of this is what Chaoyang Princess said, then do it! Son … … Mother believes in you! Mother will wait for your return at the Sacred Buddha Temple! "
Gong Che felt that it was very strange. He didn't understand why his mother trusted GongYimo more than him. "Mother, are you not afraid that I will completely lose my power after leaving the capital?"
The Empress shook her head. Her phoenix eyes once again lit up as she calculated.
"Although mother has gone to the temple, the Liu family is still here. Mother will protect the capital for you. Also, since this is what Chaoyang Princess wants, since she said it, she will definitely do it … …"
Saying this, her expression was dignified and she sighed as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders.
"That GongYimo … … She has a benevolent heart and also has the attitude of a hero … … She is not an ordinary woman. Son, mother was blind before … …"
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