Every day, she inspected various parts of the ship, recorded data, and discussed issues with the captain and crew, carefully noting everything down.
Looking at the busy Su Muyao, Su Ruojin said to Xiao Yanchu, "Yanchu, after we go back this time, I want to establish a shipyard bureau to be specifically responsible for the research and manufacturing of ships in the Great Chu."
This world is not just the continent of Kyushu. Besides Yamato, there are other countries further across the sea.
Once we have ships, we can trade with these countries and explore more parts of the world.
In her previous life, Su Ruojin read in history books that some dynasties closed their borders and completely ignored the development of other countries.
Just like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, it thinks its country is invincible in the world.
Ultimately, its economy, technology, and military strength lagged far behind other countries.
Once their country's doors were blasted open by enemy fire, all that remained was to be beaten and endless territorial concessions and indemnities.
For nearly a century, ordinary people have lived a life of constant displacement and hardship.
She would never allow the Great Chu to become such a country.
Even if Xiao Bao takes over the reins of government in the future, she will still instill open-minded ideas in him.
Only by embracing an open mind and maintaining positive exchanges with other countries in various sectors during the same period can we ensure that the Great Chu's technology and economy do not lag behind and become an object to be slaughtered at will.
The Great Chu was always a landlocked country with almost no maritime exploration.
After the incident with Dahe, Xiao Yanchu also learned that there are mountains beyond mountains, people beyond people, and other countries beyond the Nine Provinces.
Ah Jin had already analyzed it with him before, and that Dahe was probably inferior to Da Chu in every aspect now.
Even the fact that Musashi was able to arrive in the former Northern Li was due to a shipwreck at sea, where he was washed ashore by the seawater. It was a lucky coincidence that led to what happened later.
While Dahe may not be as powerful as Da Chu, that does not mean that other unknown kingdoms are inferior to Da Chu.
The Great Chu really needs to consider developing its maritime capabilities.
“Okay, we’ll build it when we get back.” Xiao Yanchu knew that A Jin’s suggestion would only benefit Great Chu.
“I want Mu Yao to be in charge of the shipyard bureau,” Su Ruojin said.
"Alright, from now on you'll have to call Mu Yao 'Lord Su' when you see her," Xiao Yanchu said with a smile.
Matters concerning the future of the Great Chu could only be led by the imperial court, and the shipyard bureau was naturally overseen by officials appointed by the imperial court.
Ling's achievements in Beixu over the years are evident to all, and he has now been promoted to the rank of sixth-grade county magistrate.
In addition, Xiao Yanchu has gradually relaxed restrictions on women's special examinations in recent years.
Any woman with ambition and talent can participate in the selection process. Once selected, she will be involved in the management of women-related industries in the Great Chu.
For thousands of years, the Great Chu Dynasty had been a society where men were superior to women. Such measures were met with strong opposition not only from the imperial court but also from the common people.
Many people call this a sign of impending disaster for the nation.
An ordinary man would never accept his wife being superior to him, and would absolutely not allow his wife and daughters to participate in any women's college entrance examinations.
However, this was a decree issued by the regent, and while some opposed it, others dared to try it.
As a result of the experiment, a woman did indeed become an official in the imperial court, enjoying a salary from the court and changing the fate of her family.
Seeing this, others also started to have their own thoughts: if other people's wives and daughters can do this, why can't mine?
As a result, more and more women joined in.
However, Xiao Yanchu knew that some laws were too harsh and could cause a strong backlash.
He also stipulated that women serving as officials in the outer court could only reach the sixth rank at their highest.
As a result, the opposition diminished considerably, and the implementation of the Women's Special Examination proceeded more and more smoothly.
"I think Mu Yao will really like this position." Su Ruojin was somewhat gratified, as her younger sister's talents would have a greater opportunity to shine.
Su Muyao was a princess, so she naturally didn't care about her official rank; what she wanted was to get things done.
Suddenly someone shouted, "Oh no, a storm is coming!"
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