However, training a group of military dogs is also a good thing, at least it can better protect Dayong, and bring us one step closer to a peaceful and prosperous world.
Zhao Shu did not object, but just smiled and supported Wei Tingsi. For someone of his status, it wouldn't be a good thing to retire too quickly.
“August, how did you meet?” she asked.
Wei Tingsi was very fond of the sheepdogs that Augustus had given him, and it was clear that he had developed a bond with them. Hearing this, he looked at Zhao Shu and smiled, saying, "Dayong is beset by internal and external troubles. If we don't seek external assistance, it will surely suffer heavy losses. The Xiongnu are not something that Dayong is currently capable of dealing with. It's not that we can't win, but even if we do win, it will be a lose-lose situation. The Xiongnu will invade again next autumn, and this cycle will continue, which is very detrimental to the development of our national strength."
Zhao Shu liked the way he talked about national affairs. He was confident and serious, and every word he said made sense. Some people say that men who work hard are the most handsome. Now it seems that this statement is really true.
"As the art of war says, 'Befriend distant states and attack nearby ones.' So we sent people through the Xiongnu Kingdom and indeed discovered that there were other countries beyond the Xiongnu Kingdom. We did consider sending troops to unify the world, but what the people need most now is to recuperate and live in peace and prosperity. Perhaps a hundred years from now, the Dayong Kingdom will be rich and powerful, and we will not fear any ethnic group. We can then send troops westward and northward to sweep across the world."
Zhao Shu nodded, recalling America's dominant position as an economic and military powerhouse—excellent.
In fact, having too much land is useless. The value of land lies in its resources, not its vastness. Just like landlocked countries are resource-poor and therefore less developed than coastal countries.
Unfortunately, no one has the technology to extract oil, and navigation technology is not advanced enough, otherwise she would definitely encourage Wei Tingsi to occupy several of the world's major oil fields.
Then they developed nuclear weapons and a whole host of other super weapons that no one dared to mess with, missiles...
It's just a thought, but even just thinking about it is exciting. Who wouldn't want their country to be a developed country, a military superpower, and a global superpower?
"By the way, we should train our navy more. Many islands are picturesque and can be developed into tourist destinations to attract nobles from other countries. Also, when will the academy that Lord Qiu opened be able to enroll students? We must open more academies to train more technical talents. We can also set up an office for patent applications to encourage innovation and invention. In addition, we should implement policies to help young people with ideals change their destiny."
She went on and on, and Wei Tingsi listened attentively, even making her tea. He had always known that Zhao Shu had many strange but useful ideas, each one beneficial to people's livelihoods.
"By the way, after Crown Prince ascends the throne, he must send delegations to visit other countries to attract their merchants to do business in our Dayong. At the same time, our merchant caravans can also set up shops and workshops in other countries. The government can increase the various taxes collected from foreign merchants, which will reduce or exempt taxes for the people of Dayong..."
"Alright, alright, your father is here. If you keep talking, your seventh brother will have to give up the throne to you," Wei Tingsi said gently.
Zhao Shu was startled and turned around. Sure enough, she saw Prince Yong and Sun Yun standing not far away, watching her. Prince Yong stared at Wei Tingsi beside her with a frosty expression, while Sun Yun lowered her head, unsure of how to face Zhao Shu.
“Father…do you think this dog is different from the ones we usually see?” she asked, as if showing off a treasure.
Prince Yong was not fond of keeping pets. In his eyes, country dogs and sheepdogs were all dogs, and there was no difference between them.
"A man and a woman alone together, Ah Jun is too embarrassed to refuse you, why don't you think about her?" The first sentence was to accuse Wei Tingsi.
Zhao Shu felt somewhat embarrassed, silently thinking, 'Father, is it appropriate for you to have such double standards?' However, she couldn't say it aloud, because if she did, Wei Tingsi would be scolded even more severely.
"Yes, it was Chang'an's fault, Your Highness is right." Wei Tingsi obediently admitted his mistake, and then busied himself making tea, not daring to neglect even Sun Yun's share.
Zhao Shu didn't dare to sit down. She stood aside and watched Wei Tingsi serve tea and water, looking quite pitiful. Her gaze swept over Sun Yun. She was cunning enough not to take the initiative to talk to her. She was very clever and could see that Wei Tingsi wanted to please his future father-in-law. Why not take advantage of the situation?
Actually, this matter is easy to handle, for example, by looking at it from the perspective of the relationship between Zhao Shu and Sun Yun.
After coughing twice, Zhao Shu walked to Sun Yun's side, took her hand, and said with a creepy smile, "Ah Yun, we're not married yet, can I still call you Ah Yun?"
Sun Yun already felt guilty towards Zhao Shu, so she didn't dare to say no. She put on a mournful face, then forced a smile, "Yes, as long as you're happy."
"Prince Augustus gave me two cats. Come, I'll take you to see them."
At this moment, Prince Yong was playing chess with Wei Tingsi. Chess was alright, but Go... Wei Tingsi had a hard time letting him win. First, he had to make sure his future father-in-law won with face, second, he had to show that he was also quite skilled, and finally, regardless of winning or losing, he had to be prepared to be scolded by his future father-in-law.
After pulling Sun Yun away, Prince Yong became somewhat irritable. He had spoken with Zhao Shu before coming and knew that she didn't mind, but he was still worried that the two of them would fight.
So, just as Zhao Shu and Sun Yun took two steps, he coughed and said, "Where are you going? Stand still."
"It's cold from the wind," Zhao Shu said softly.
"If you feel cold, come back to the palace with me." He said, then stood up, flicked his robe, and finally warned Wei Tingsi, "Marshal Wei, be mindful of your status."
They abducted his daughter before even proposing marriage; it's outrageous!
"Yes, Your Highness is right to reprimand me. I will keep it in mind." Wei Tingsi lowered his head and admitted his mistake without the slightest dissatisfaction.
Seeing his upright and respectful attitude, Zhao Shu couldn't help but smile.
Prince Yong was very satisfied. Although he was a bit old, he was a good person, a talented individual, and humble. Although he still had many shortcomings as a son-in-law, they could be improved.
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