Wanwan thought for a moment and began to say, "From a merchant's perspective, firstly, the maritime ban policy is unacceptable. It is precisely because of the maritime ban that large-scale merchant ships cannot go to sea, but the wealth overseas is by no means small. Your Majesty, you know that I have made a fortune."

Throughout history, the benefits of the sea have never been less than those of the land.

Secondly, although the maritime ban policy did more harm than good to merchants, it was more beneficial than harmful to ordinary people. It effectively prevented harassment by Japanese pirates. As you know, sometimes merchant ships were robbed by Japanese pirates as soon as they set sail.

I've encountered this problem before, except that my second brother and I had better equipment than the other ships, so we weren't robbed.

This is the question you need to consider: should the fishing season be opened or not?

After thinking about it, Emperor Kangxi realized that Wanwan was right. The reason they had continued the Ming Dynasty's maritime ban policy was because of the harassment by Japanese pirates.

Kangxi asked, "So, do you think it's better to open the seas or not?"

This is a rather sensitive issue; it could be interpreted as interference in politics by the imperial harem, or it could be seen as the thoughts of a merchant.

Wanwan thought for a moment and said, "From a merchant's perspective, it is naturally better to open up the seas. When the fleet goes out, our Qing Dynasty's silk, porcelain, and other teas can be sold overseas, and their prices can increase dozens of times."

The main reason is that other countries overseas are developing slowly, but they are rich. They can easily acquire more gold and silver mines. Wouldn't it be better to exchange our porcelain and other items for gold and silver? With silver flowing into the Qing Dynasty, the lives of the people will be better.

Of course, the most important thing is to understand how other countries have developed, whether they are weaker or stronger than us, what their advantages are, and what their disadvantages are. We can also learn from their strengths.

Upon hearing the following words, Kangxi retorted directly, "Our Great Qing is the Celestial Empire, how can we learn from those barbarians?"

When Wanwan heard this, she didn't agree, but she couldn't refute it. If she did, it would be considered inappropriate.

Wanwan: "It's true that the Qing Dynasty is a celestial empire, but we can't deny the advantages of other countries overseas, such as the seeds of corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes."

The practice was introduced to the Qing Dynasty during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, but they didn't utilize it properly. Now, with large-scale cultivation and a population explosion, the Qing Dynasty has the largest population of any dynasty—isn't that an advantage?

Upon hearing this, Kangxi became somewhat proud. He was a learned man and naturally had a thorough understanding of history. Indeed, the Qing Dynasty had the largest population of any dynasty in history.

Kangxi said, “What you say is true, but our Great Qing encompasses everything. It’s not appropriate for us to learn the strengths of other barbarians. We should just introduce them and let them pay tribute. Wouldn’t that be better and better reflect the majesty of the Great Qing?”

At that time, everyone was dreaming of being the Celestial Empire, unaware that other countries were also catching up with the Qing Dynasty.

Wanwan simply said, "Then do as you please. Do whatever you think is right. I only offered a couple of suggestions."

Wanwan said, "Besides, I don't understand politics. I just know that it's easier to make money overseas."

The last sentence has a very profound meaning!

Upon hearing this, Kangxi asked in a gentle tone, "I only said one thing, and besides, what I said was not wrong."

Wanwan: "I didn't say you were wrong. I just said it's easier to make money in other countries."

That same phrase again.

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