Hearing this, Kangxi not only felt envious, but also wanted a piece of the pie, thinking how profitable it was.
Seeing that Kangxi was thinking, Wanwan knew that he also wanted to gain some benefits from it.
He asked, "What, does Your Majesty also want to make money overseas?"
Kangxi thought to himself, "How harsh are those words. How can an emperor make money? He just wants to reasonably replenish the national treasury."
Kangxi said, "That's not it. It's just that I think you've said something very well: earning money from abroad to support the lives of the people at home is a great achievement."
Wanwan: "Really? I also think what I said was good."
Seeing that Wanwan was no longer asking him questions, Kangxi finally couldn't resist the temptation and said, "But it's still not appropriate to lift the sea ban. It also seems inappropriate for a member of the royal family to go overseas to make money."
Emperor Kangxi considered the imperial family as the most reliable option, so even if merchant ships went out, he would still prioritize the imperial family.
When Wanwan heard Kangxi ask her, she didn't keep him in suspense and said directly, "Since it's about enriching the national treasury, it's a matter of state affairs. It's inconvenient for me to speak about it, otherwise it would be interfering in politics."
Emperor Kangxi shook his head and said, "I am only talking to you about how to enrich the national treasury, which is also a matter of merchants making money. It has nothing to do with court politics. Just speak your mind."
Upon hearing this, Wanwan sneered inwardly. Now you're saying you have nothing to do with politics, but who knows what will happen in the future?
You've clearly taken the final say on the interpretation; you're both the player and the referee. How could I possibly outmaneuver you?
Wanwan said, "Let's forget about it. I'm afraid you'll come after me later."
However, Emperor Kangxi did not want to let it go like that. Although the Qing government had received some income (from the enemy's property) after the war, it was still not very wealthy. Besides, who would complain about having too much money? Who would complain about having a full treasury?
Emperor Kangxi then said, "Speak, I forgive you for your innocence."
Wanwan sat up abruptly and said, "Alright, then please swear that Your Majesty will not hold this matter against me in the future, or may I be struck by lightning." Although she didn't say the next sentence, Kangxi already knew what she meant by being struck by lightning.
Upon hearing this, Kangxi hesitated to make an oath. Who could predict what would happen in the future? He knew himself quite well, though.
Seeing that Kangxi hesitated, Wanwan said, "Then let's forget it. I can earn the money myself. Anyway, it all comes to the Qing Dynasty."
But Kangxi was not happy. There was such a huge pile of gold in front of him, but how could he not take it?
Kangxi looked at Wanwan and said irritably, "Fine, I swear I will never hold this against you again. If I do, may I be struck by lightning. Is that alright?"
Wanwan said with a smile, "Hey, I'm just trying to put my mind at ease. If something goes wrong later, I'm afraid you'll blame me."
Kangxi: "Is it alright to talk about it now?"
Wanwan: "Of course, I'll speak from a merchant's perspective. My second brother and I have been on a merchant voyage, so I'm quite knowledgeable about this. I don't know anything else."
Wanwan didn't say anything else, but directly said that from a businessman's perspective, even if Kangxi wanted to hold a grudge, it wouldn't be good, mainly because it would look bad on him.
Emperor Kangxi said, "Speak, I'm listening." He also wanted to know just how profitable overseas was.
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