Ying Zheng examined it carefully, becoming more and more astonished. He had seen many palaces and pavilions, but this was truly the first time he had ever seen a building like this.
"Brilliant!" he exclaimed sincerely. "With this, wouldn't the new palace I'm planning to build be..."
"Exactly!" the wicked husband quickly interjected. "I've already drawn up the blueprints. With the strength of this material, building even a taller palace wouldn't be a problem!"
Ying Zheng's eyes lit up: "Really?"
"Absolutely true!" the wicked man declared confidently. "But that's not the most important thing. I've already surveyed limestone veins in various places. Once workshops are built, we can produce on a large scale. Then, not only palaces, but also city walls, roads, and bridges can be built with this..."
"Excellent!" Ying Zheng exclaimed, slapping the table in approval. "I was just worried about the many things that needed to be done after unification. With this, wouldn't we achieve twice the result with half the effort?"
Turning to the officials beside him, he said, "This matter will be handled by the Grand Commandant. All regions must be given priority in receiving the necessary manpower and resources!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The wicked man bowed deeply.
Just then, someone shouted, "Look! The sun is rising!"
As everyone looked up, they saw the rising sun in the east, its golden light bathing the brand-new buildings. The jade-like walls reflected the soft light, adding a touch of sanctity to this victorious morning.
"What a good omen!" someone exclaimed.
"Your Majesty," Meng Can stepped forward and said, "Now that the six kingdoms have been pacified, it is time to usher in a new era. In my opinion, it would be better to begin by building a new palace..."
"Yes!" Ying Zheng's eyes gleamed. "I will build a palace unlike any other, so that the whole world can see how this golden age came about! You wicked husband, I'm entrusting this matter to you!"
"Your subject obeys!" the wicked man replied solemnly.
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