If Chu Anping still cannot understand Chu Fan's profound meaning at this time, then he is really not suitable to sit in the position of a member of the Royal Government Affairs Office.
In fact, it is very simple. Among the women with high prestige in the State of Wei, how many have higher prestige than women of the royal family or those related to the royal family?
As long as the most important positions are controlled by women of the royal family or those related to the royal family, the other positions in the textile factory can recruit as many women as possible from the court ministers or wealthy families of the Wei State, or even from ordinary people who have great prestige to join the senior management of the textile factory.
This not only ensures the interests of the royal family, but also reflects the emperor Chu Fan's care for the people. This will further enhance your majesty's reputation among the people, and at the same time effectively balance the forces of all parties and ensure the stable operation of the textile factory.
Chu Anping thought it through and replied, "Your Majesty is wise, and I am the foolish one who failed to think of this. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
Chu Fan looked at Chu Anping's self-blaming expression and said comfortingly, "Sixth Master, you don't need to blame yourself. You have such concerns for the sake of the royal family. How could I punish you? And I didn't call you here to ask for apology, but to make this matter a success."
Chu Anping knew that His Majesty was not truly angry, so he said, "I will do my utmost to live up to Your Majesty's trust. If Your Majesty has no other instructions, I will immediately begin to discuss with the people from the six ministries to select a suitable woman to be in charge of promoting textile machines and building textile factories."
Chu Fan thought of a question at this time and asked Chu Anping, "Are there still caravans trading between our Wei Kingdom and the Xiongnu?"
You have to know that on Blue Star, even if two countries are in a state of hostility, trade is the norm. Not to mention that the war between Wei and the Xiongnu has not yet fully started, so it is very likely that many merchants will choose to trade with the Xiongnu for profit.
Chu Anping replied, "Your Majesty, at present, there are still caravans trading between our Wei State and the Xiongnu. Despite the tensions between the two countries, merchants still risk traveling between the two countries to exchange goods in order to gain profits.
Even though the Xiongnu had invaded Wei's borders last year, many merchants still chose to go to the Xiongnu with Wei's goods in order to make money. Some Xiongnu would also bring their tribe's cattle and sheep to Wei to trade for Wei's refined salt and ironware.
If Your Majesty is concerned that this will affect future plans to attack the Xiongnu, you can order stricter controls and restrictions on the export of some strategic materials, while also strengthening monitoring of caravans to prevent intelligence leaks."
Chu Fan said, "That's completely unnecessary. Caravans are a normal part of life. Strict restrictions would only arouse the Xiongnu's suspicion. I also hope that the Wei court can secretly control some merchants to use caravans as a cover to collect large quantities of mutton and wool from the Xiongnu."
Chu Fan also knew that even in hostile situations, as long as the monarch of a country was not incompetent, they would understand the importance of trade. This was also why, when the Xiongnu were still at war with the Wei Kingdom, when the Wei Kingdom's envoys went to the Xiongnu royal court, the Xiongnu Chanyu was willing to meet with them instead of directly killing them.
Because every nation is subject to decline, and trade is a vital link that maintains its vitality. Even hostile states need to maintain certain economic ties for emergencies. Furthermore, even if the rulers of two nations harbor deep hatred, the common people often harbor less resentment. Most monarchs will strive to protect their families and the people of their country.
Only a few monarchs would completely cut off trade and massacre the people of the other side due to personal grudges. Once their own country declines, other countries will not lend a hand, and some countries may even treat the people of the other side in the same way.
Of course, if you say that the enemy believes they can always maintain an advantage and defeat them, and that the monarch and ruler of this country just want to see the enemy's people live in dire straits, in fact, anyone familiar with history will know that such a thought is ridiculous and stupid.
After all, every country has its own opportunities, and no country can remain at its peak forever. Therefore, trade can prevent the hatred between two countries from deepening to an irreconcilable level, and it is also an important guarantee for the survival of the people in both countries.
As for hoping that the enemy would show mercy and forgive after defeating them, that was simply wishful thinking. However, such a situation was not impossible. That is, the country's internal development was not yet too strong, and it needed to show its kindness and tolerance on the Shengwu Continent to win the support and trust of other countries.
Only in this way can this country be accepted by other countries in the early stages of its establishment and gain a firm foothold in the Shengwu Continent.
Chu Anping was puzzled by His Majesty's proposed policy. After all, the two countries would inevitably go to war, so why increase trade with the Xiongnu? And why even purchase large quantities of Xiongnu mutton and wool? Mutton could be used as food for the Wei people and army, but wool was not only extremely smelly but also had no practical value.
Even though Chu Anping had many questions in his mind, he had previously questioned His Majesty's textile factory policy. However, after His Majesty's answer, he realized that he did not fully understand His Majesty's decision. If he continued to ask His Majesty, would it make His Majesty think that he was incompetent, which would affect his position in front of His Majesty?
Thinking of this situation, Chu Anping resisted the urge to ask His Majesty why he had issued such an order. At the same time, he thought: His Majesty must have a deeper meaning for issuing such an order. It's just that he hasn't figured it out yet. He just needs to conscientiously carry out His Majesty's orders.
Chu Anping replied, "When I return to the Royal Government Affairs Office, I will arrange for some merchants to negotiate with the Xiongnu to trade with them and purchase large quantities of mutton and wool."
Chu Fan asked, "Sixth Master, why don't you ask me why I did this this time? Could it be that you already know what purpose I will use the mutton and wool for this time?
Chu Anping replied respectfully, "I don't know what purpose Your Majesty has for purchasing so much mutton and wool, but there must be a reason for Your Majesty to issue such an order. I just need to do my best."
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