At this point, he gritted his teeth in anger and said indignantly, "Our carriages, even if made by our own craftsmen, are always imitating other people's carriages. If you can really solve the problems of four-wheeled carriages going straight on the road, wheels being easily damaged, and steering being cumbersome, then in the future, we can develop more four-wheeled carriages and design amazing models, such as royal canopies."
“No, my ambitions are much greater,” she said bluntly.
They stared at her in disbelief.
Zheng Quchi's eyes were clear and bright, and he possessed an unwavering determination: "I want to make Ye Kingdom the best among the seven kingdoms. Whenever someone mentions that this item is produced in Ye Kingdom, they will immediately know that it is a top-quality product without even asking."
Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong were speechless for a long time: "You, this is not ambition, it's just wishful thinking."
Exactly, is this something one person could do?
This is a realm that only a god could reach.
The artisans of Ye have been trampled on by other countries for too long, and they have forgotten how to stand up straight.
"If people have no dreams, how can they want to make progress? Do you know how big Ye is, and how many artisans Ye has? I believe that Ye is not without good craftsmen. It's just that it has always been looked down upon and underestimated by others, ridiculed and attacked by people from other countries, and in the end, even you yourselves have lost the confidence to persevere."
They listened in silence.
Everyone knows these words; it's not the first time they've heard them said like this.
But people must also see reality clearly. Ye State has been stagnant for decades, while other countries have been moving further and further away, leaving them far behind.
How easy is it for them now to catch up with the decades of backwardness they have experienced?
Zheng Quchi certainly knew that some things are easier said than done.
“There are some things that you might not take seriously if I just say them like this, but I don’t believe you haven’t secretly hoped for them. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have teamed up to design such a vehicle this time. Our Ye Kingdom’s craftsmen have always been seeking a way to survive in the cracks between the seven kingdoms, trying to forge a different path. This is your ambition.”
yes.
Who doesn't have dreams and lofty aspirations when they're young?
Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong were both stirred up by her and their anger was about to spread.
However, they are no longer the passionate young people they once were, and they will not easily abandon their rationality to invest in such a pie-in-the-sky business with an uncertain future.
Rather than plunging headlong into a great creation whose success is uncertain, it's better to secure one's immediate livelihood first.
Having discussed ideals, it's time to talk about practical rewards.
Zheng Quchi learned and applied all the rhetoric her former leader had used to them.
"Of course, everyone has ambition, but not everyone can achieve their goals. But now, a great opportunity is in front of you. It's up to you whether you want to seize it," she said meaningfully.
Shi Hetong stared intently at her, while Mu Gaoyi rolled his eyes: "Aqing, before you became a craftsman, were you a storyteller? You can make even the fake seem real, and you can make it sound like you could catch gold falling from the sky with just a wave of your hand."
Zheng Quchi asked earnestly, "Isn't that right? I've decided to use it as my entry for this Jichun Craftsmen's Guild competition. If the finished product is selected, it will ignite the craftsmanship spirit of our Ye Kingdom's craftsmen and greatly enhance the overall value of our domestic craftsmen."
"This vehicle is ready to be unveiled. All you need to do is present it to the world in its entirety, and from then on, you will no longer have to worry about not having a place for yourselves in the camp."
She placed the cart blueprints in front of the two of them.
The two really wanted to resist her temptation, but no one could resist the brainwashing indoctrination of the pyramid scheme leader.
Zheng Quchi understood this perfectly. She grasped the points that they most desired to achieve and manipulated them with unerring precision.
They were given ample time to agonize, hesitate, and make a decision.
"Can you really do what you said?" Shi Hetong asked.
“Shepherds and historians, when you look at people, you must learn to look with your heart.” She borrowed Runtu’s words and then added, “Besides, do you think I’m all alone?”
She deliberately left a mysterious hook, just to "fish".
Don't call her cunning; she just wants to give everyone a chance to improve together.
Her words carried considerable weight, and Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong were immediately reminded of her mysterious background.
They suddenly realized, as if struck by a thunderbolt. Although she was only a craftsman, there might be a group of experts guiding her behind the scenes. They didn't need to worry that she was just bluffing or talking nonsense.
They have a narrow perspective.
Once they opened up their minds, they had no more reservations.
"What exactly do you want us to do by telling us all this?"
The two weren't stupid. She couldn't have just given a long speech to express her feelings and confide in them, could she?
Seeing that they had all spoken frankly, Zheng Quchi knew that the matter was very likely to be successful.
“Nine days left…” She frowned slightly. “No, to be precise, there are eight days left before the artisan corps sets off for Julu Kingdom with General Yuwen.”
That's correct.
"Before setting off, General Yuwen will surely review the work of the artisan team. But I am alone and cannot be in two places at once. So, if you think it is worth the effort, let's work together to complete it."
"Together?" the two asked in surprise.
"Yes, everyone together."
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