"It can also boost the morale of the people of Dajing!"
Fang Zhengyi bowed to Emperor Jing and said, "The ancient method may not be the most efficient one."
"In my opinion, our country is powerful, and all the countries we trade with are clear-headed and prudent. There is no need to promote our national prestige. The only task of overseas envoys is to promote business and solve communication problems. We should not only not give money, but also practice frugality."
Emperor Jing smiled and asked curiously, "Practicing frugality? Please continue."
Fang Zhengyi spoke eloquently, "Since ancient times, officials in Dajing have always considered restraint to be a virtue. Why are they wasting money on external affairs? This makes no sense."
"The strong showing off their strength will only make the weak feel more oppressed. If Dajing wants to win the favor of other countries and win the support of the people, it needs to show weakness."
"Any country is bound to be divided into three groups: a small number of absolute supporters and opponents, and ultimately the majority of people who are wavering and neutral. When it comes to influence, the two extremes are not worth striving for. The majority of neutrality is the goal that Dajing needs to work hard for."
“Only when the strong show weakness, a gentle and pragmatic attitude can they attract the neutral, while showing tyranny will drive the neutral to extremes.”
"So, in order to promote the country's prestige, we should also embody the gentlemanly way of our great country. Seeking truth and being pragmatic, and being gentle, kind, respectful and frugal are enough."
The ministers just found it a little funny.
Fuck! Who can compare with you in terms of pomp and circumstance? Now you come out to oppose these things?
So funny!
However, Li Yansong nodded secretly with a smile on his face.
I have to say, Xiao Fang seems to be more stable now that he is older...
Emperor Jing nodded in agreement and was about to continue asking.
Snap!
A clear sound suddenly rang out in the hall, and everyone looked sideways.
Chen Hong looked embarrassed and bent over to pick up the debris on the ground.
Seeing that Emperor Jing was also looking at him curiously, Chen Hong said hesitantly, "I am sorry... the cup was broken..."
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