In fact, as a history blogger, Xie Yuan has blueprints for the "treasure ship" in his memory bank.
However, her understanding of Zheng He's treasure ships tends to be limited to superficial data and pictures.
She had no experience, nor skilled workers, and even with the blueprints, she might not be able to replicate them.
However, this did not prevent Xie Yuan from using this as bait to achieve his goal of cooperating with several powerful clans.
"Okay, Yuan, we'll do it your way!"
Helian Jue didn't even ask Xie Yuan what his method was before speaking with complete trust.
It wasn't that he had an inexplicable trust in Xie Yuan; it was simply that Xie Yuan's record was too perfect.
There's nothing she can't do if she sets her mind to it.
Leaving aside distant examples, let's just talk about the bridge spanning the sea.
Before Xie Yuan completed it, anyone who heard the words "cross-sea bridge" would shake their head.
Everyone would think that Princess Xie was daydreaming.
However, Xie Yuan used undeniable facts to tell everyone: I can! I am capable!
At this point, it's just a matter of facilitating cooperation with a few powerful clans, which is far easier than building a cross-sea bridge.
Helian Jue believed that Xie Yuan would definitely give him another surprise.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Xie Yuan wasn't just being polite; he was genuinely grateful.
Just as Princess Xu thought, not all men are willing to give women the opportunity and space to make their mark.
Not to mention in ancient times, even in modern times, there are still so many worldly prejudices and constraints.
For Helian Jue, an ancient person, to have achieved this was already quite remarkable.
Xie Yuan was not an unreasonable person, much less "arrogant because of favor".
She and Helian Jue were deeply in love, yet she always maintained a clear head.
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Next, the couple got busy with their own things.
Helian Jue was preparing for this year's winter offensive, both by mobilizing troops and by procuring provisions and medicinal herbs.
This time, there was also the Prince of Yong's residence. Helian Jue did not keep anything to himself and directly summarized his experiences from last year's expedition into a book and gave it to the fourth prince.
Fourth Prince: ...This eldest brother is as awkward as ever.
It's clearly a good deed to help people, but they're not doing it properly.
With a look of disgust, what, does she really think she's everyone's darling?
They're both universally disliked, so the elder brother shouldn't make fun of the younger brother.
He silently grumbled to himself, but dared not show it on his face.
Cough cough, that Helian Jue is ruthless.
He hadn't forgotten how, on Helian Jue's wedding day, he had foolishly gone to the East Palace to cause trouble, only to have Helian Jue choke him.
That feeling of suffocation is truly terrifying.
Moreover, the Fourth Prince's intuition told him that Helian Jue at that time truly harbored murderous intent.
He killed people at the drop of a hat, even his own younger brother. When the sage deposed him, he was not wronging him at all—he was perverse by nature and prone to madness.
It was only because Princess Xie was resourceful that she wasn't bullied by such a ruthless person!
Holding the booklet given to him by Helian Jue, the Fourth Prince returned to his guest room and couldn't help but mutter to his wife, "My sister-in-law is a good person, it's a pity she didn't marry a good husband!"
Princess Xu: ...How dare you, a complete idiot, mock your elder brother?
"I think Sister A Yuan and His Highness Prince Yue are a perfect match."
Princess Xu said earnestly to the Fourth Prince, "They are all very capable, yet they can complement each other."
"Their marriage, and that farce, ultimately led to a happy union. It must have been ordained by fate."
One is a resentful, deposed crown prince; the other is a pitiful orphan girl forced into a substitute marriage. (Reading Notes)
The two must have gone through a process of mutual dislike and fear before they became the harmonious and deeply affectionate couple they are today.
They are a match made in heaven, destined to be husband and wife in this lifetime.
Moreover, Princess Xu had also heard rumors that Helian Jue had "disobeyed the imperial decree".
Outsiders say that Helian Jue, the King of Yue, dared to "disobey" because he was far from the emperor and because he had troops and money.
As a woman, Princess Xu saw Helian Jue's good points from another perspective—he loved his wife dearly and was a doting husband!
Was his "disobedience" really just a way of spite towards the emperor?
Could it be that Princess Xie was not involved in this?
Princess Xu believed that Helian Jue must be deeply in love with Sister A Yuan.
There's simply no room for a third person in their marriage.
Helian Jue couldn't bear to see his sister A Yuan in a difficult position, and he didn't want her to bear the stigma of being jealous, so he took strong action to solve the troubles in his wife's backyard!
"Is Helian Jue really that good?"
After hearing Princess Xu's evaluation, the Fourth Prince was somewhat dazed.
The person his wife was talking about didn't resemble the person he knew at all.
However, the Fourth Prince knew that his princess was smarter, and he habitually trusted her. "Alright, if you say it's good, then it must be good."
"So, this time, let's give it a try with Helian Jue!"
The fourth prince gripped the booklet tightly; the usually lazy and unambitious prince finally showed a bit of heroic spirit.
"Alright! Your Highness will lead the troops, and I will be the vanguard, shall I?"
Princess Xu never considered abandoning the Fourth Prince and leading troops to Yuezhou with Helian Jue.
Firstly, it lacks legitimacy and justification!
The Prince of Yong's residence belongs to the fourth prince, not to his wife, Lady Xu.
Secondly, there are differences between men and women.
Although Princess Xu knew that there was absolutely no possibility of any romantic relationship between her and Helian Jue.
But public opinion can be a powerful force.
Thirdly, Princess Xu also wanted to establish her husband's authority.
The fourth prince led the troops, and regardless of who actually fought the battles, he was the commander.
If they win, it's all his credit.
Only with prestige can the fourth prince become the true Prince of Yong.
Instead of the incompetent prince or useless lord that people talk about.
"Great! That's wonderful! With A-Yuan around, I feel much more confident!"
The fourth prince clapped his hands with joy, even though Helian Jue would also take care of him.
The fourth prince still trusted his wife more.
Although his wife was fierce, she didn't even know how to wield a spiked club.
However, the Fourth Prince knew very well that the person he was closest to and most trustworthy in this world, besides his mother, was his wife, A Yuan.
The concept of husband and wife as one is not just a phrase, but also the accumulated experience of countless ancestors.
That's a profound truth!
"Come on, let's take a look at the Yue King's Palace's combat experience!"
Princess Xu opened the booklet and read it quickly, skimming through it.
The fourth prince cleverly brought out a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
When Princess Xu has something to think about or gain some insights, and needs to record them, the Fourth Prince will write them down with great effort.
The couple discussed and planned everything together, and arranged the preparations for war and the deployment of troops perfectly.
Xie Yuan was also busy.
She found the carpenters employed by the Prince's Palace and had them work overtime to create a model.
"This is?"
Helian Jue's eyes lit up instantly when he looked at the wooden model in front of him.
What an exquisite and magnificent wooden sailboat!
"This is a treasure ship capable of sailing the deep sea."
Xie Yuan replicated a model of Zheng He's treasure ships almost exactly from memory...
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