What if the Yamato Kingdom and the cherry blossom country that Xiaojin described in later generations are really the same?
The blueprints were an improvement on the existing shipbuilding technology in Da Chu by Su Ruojin. Some craftsmen also mentioned the problems they encountered during the construction process, and Su Ruojin discussed solutions with them.
After being shocked by all this, Su Muyao slowly walked out of the house and into the warehouse. Her eyes shone as she looked at the things the craftsmen had built.
This is so interesting.
She never imagined that ships were built like this. It was amazing how individual planks could be pieced together to form a large ship.
When she returned to the room and listened attentively to what her older sister and masters were saying, she suddenly realized that she could actually understand them.
Su Muyao then became completely engrossed in listening.
After Su Ruojin finished her discussion with her masters, she turned her head and saw Mu Yao staring intently at the design drawings of the large ship.
"Mu Yao." Su Ruojin called softly, but Mu Yao did not respond.
She was a little puzzled, and called out softly again, "Mu Yao."
Mu Yao then realized what was happening, "Ah? Big sister."
Su Ruojin was a little puzzled, "What are you looking at so intently?"
In Su Ruojin's understanding, an ordinary girl would be dizzy from seeing these densely marked blueprints, let alone be fascinated by them.
"Big sister, I just think these blueprints are too amazing. Each piece is ingenious, yet they can be assembled into a large ship." As Su Muyao spoke, Su Ruojin noticed the light in her eyes.
Are you interested in these?
"Hmm." Su Muyao might be a little confused when it comes to love, but now that Su Ruojin asked her about the shipbuilding blueprints, she was certain without hesitation that she liked them very much.
A thoughtful look flashed in Su Ruojin's eyes as she tentatively asked, "If I were to involve you in this, would you be willing?"
Su Muyao's eyes widened instantly, and she grabbed Su Ruojin's hand. "Big sister, can I really do it?"
Then Su Muyao seemed to remember something, the light in her eyes disappeared, she released Su Ruojin's hand, and a bitter smile appeared on her face, "No, I'm a woman."
Throughout history, Su Muyao had never heard of any woman who could enter this profession.
The huge warehouse next door and this room were full of men; the women only appeared in the kitchen to cook for the workers.
"Mu Yao, what is the difference between men and women in this world? If we must say there is a difference, it is only the innate difference in physical structure and strength."
Shipbuilding or building houses is not something that can be done by strength alone.
Just like shipbuilding, without blueprints and plans, carpenters cannot build it.
Besides, even if I allow you to come here, you can only learn as an apprentice, not start building ships right away.
"However, if you really don't want to, I won't force you," Su Ruojin said.
She also knew that the patriarchal ideology of this era greatly restricted women, and it was difficult to change people's views in a short time.
Moreover, the construction industry does require physical strength. Even if she doesn't have to do the work herself, she still has to keep an eye on things every day, which is very tiring. She didn't want Mu Yao to work too hard.
"No, big sister, I'm willing, I'm willing!" Su Muyao hurriedly raised her head and said, afraid that Su Ruojin would change her mind.
She remembered that the older sister had asked her what she wanted to do in the carriage.
At the time, she really didn't have any particular thoughts; she was content just to be able to travel and see the world like her older sister.
But now her older sister is telling her that she has the opportunity to learn how to build big ships, and even things related to construction. Suddenly, she feels like the world has opened a new window for her.
A voice inside Su Muyao told her that she would regret it if she missed this opportunity.
In Su Muyao's eyes, the eldest sister was omnipotent and knew everything. Even Yanluo, who was by the eldest sister's side, was proficient in medicine.
She is the older sister's younger sister, and she cannot let her older sister down. She must learn to build ships!
Although Su Muyao didn't know what her older sister intended to use the ship for, she wanted to help her.
At this moment, Su Muyao had no idea that her decision would completely change her life, and make it unique among all the women in the entire Great Chu!
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