Wang Xiuxiu is not a person of this era, and she is also aware that, many times, the thoughts in her mind are unconsciously influenced by modern social concepts.
She sat there quietly, her eyes slightly narrowed, pondering the thoughts deep within her heart.
After a while, she finally spoke.
“When something goes wrong, we naturally have to deal with it. There are many things that we may not be able to see the final result immediately even if we have already started to do them. Many people pursue short-term results but forget that these achievements can benefit future generations.”
At this point, she seemed to recall the mother river of her time, which had also suffered countless disasters.
"Take the management of the Peizhou River as an example. It has always been a major problem that has plagued successive dynasties. The original intention of managing it was undoubtedly very good, provided that there was enough experience and a mature plan. If we act rashly, the consequences will only lead to more and greater disasters."
Lu Jingze, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement after hearing this. "His Majesty and I also intend to repair and renovate it, but the amount of money required is simply too huge. Just based on this point alone, it will be extremely difficult to successfully implement this plan."
Hearing this, Wang Xiuxiu smiled slightly and said firmly, "You're short of money, right? I can help you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jingze abruptly raised his head, staring directly at her with a look of surprise on his face. "Repairing the Peizhou River requires a large amount of money, far more than can be earned from just one or two auctions."
Wang Xiuxiu waved her hand unhurriedly, "I know that the influence of auctions will weaken as the number of auctions increases, so the way I raised money is not like that." She paused, then continued, "It's trade, engaging in trade with other countries."
Wang Xiuxiu had little to do on weekdays, so she spent most of her time reading.
It was through these books that she learned that Daqian was a country that had never appeared in the long history she knew.
Moreover, this era is vastly different from the historical periods she is familiar with.
Dagan is a country located inland with a very pleasant climate.
However, it is surrounded by many other countries whose people look very different from those of Daqian.
Take the North for example. It is extremely rich in resources, with all kinds of precious furs and rare medicinal herbs.
Unfortunately, the area is covered by snow and ice year-round, making it impossible to find suitable sales channels for these abundant resources.
The South is rich in resources, and its pearls and various seafood products have always been popular among the people of the Gan Dynasty.
These two aspects alone demonstrate the immense economic benefits that trade would bring to Daqian.
“The South is xenophobic and has never had any dealings with Da Xi. The North has a harsh climate and there are frequent border disturbances every year. It is a major threat to Da Xi. Just considering these points, how difficult it is to conduct trade.”
"I can help you solve these problems, but in exchange, I must be fully involved in the implementation of this trade agreement."
Do you know what you're saying?
“I know, and you should know, that I am not a boastful person. If I dare to speak like this, it is certainly not just empty talk.”
Seeing that Lu Jingze's eyes were even more puzzled than before, Wang Xiuxiu straightened her body, without backing down, and met Lu Jingze's gaze.
“During your absence from the capital, I used the secret guards you left me.”
Lu Jingze remained silent, so Wang Xiuxiu continued talking.
"Although you haven't explicitly stated it, along this journey, the severe droughts in Ya and Ping prefectures went unreported, the riots in Yangzhou, the civil unrest in Liangzhou, and the chaos in Yongzhou—which of these incidents can be separated from the hegemony of powerful clans?"
“I know this is not something a lowly peasant girl like me should say, but since you have brought me to the capital, I want to do my best to help the common people. The burdens of aristocratic families are like termites eating away at a dam; even the greatest dynasty will eventually fall apart because of this.”
Lu Jingze was slightly taken aback. "Do you know what your words mean?"
Wang Xiuxiu nodded gently, her tone calm yet resolute: "Of course I know. I don't know if the secret guards told you, but I rescued many girls at the Golden Pavilion through the Emperor. You weren't in the capital then, and I was very scared and hesitant at the time, but I still risked my life to do it. In the end, I not only don't regret it, but I'm also proud of myself!"
"Having come into this world, I've always drifted along aimlessly, not knowing why I'm here or why I exist. But since organizing this auction, I've had a sudden realization: there's nothing more meaningful than doing something for a country and for countless people!"
Just as Lu Jingze was about to speak, Wang Xiuxiu suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, gently resting her head on his chest. "You once said that you wouldn't stop me from doing what I really want to do."
"Now I've finally come across something I can do and want to do. I want to give it a try, not for the suffering people, but even if it's just to make my own life more meaningful. Would you be willing to help me?"
Time seemed to stand still at that moment. After a long while, Lu Jingze slowly raised his hand, gently and lovingly touching it again and again, finally uttering only one word: "Good."
Wang Xiuxiu looked up at him and said, "You just need to introduce me to someone; the rest is up to me."
However, Lu Jingze shook his head with a wry smile, "But I still can't put my mind at ease."
As he spoke, he hugged Wang Xiuxiu even tighter.
Feeling the warmth of Lu Jingze's embrace, Wang Xiuxiu tried to comfort him.
"What I'm about to do will make me a lot of money if I succeed. As a member of the royal family, you are blessed by the emperor, so it's best if you don't get involved."
"Okay, you're so smart, you definitely won't make me worry, right?"
Lu Jingze never hesitated to praise Wang Xiuxiu; in his eyes, she was the most intelligent woman in the world.
At this moment, however, he stubbornly stared at Wang Xiuxiu, determined to get a definite answer from her.
Only after Wang Xiuxiu nodded did he pull her back into his arms and hold her tightly for a long time.
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