Chapter 383 [What an advanced idea]
The reason why Nanzhao was prosperous was not only because of its abundant resources and stable climate, but also because many merchants from other countries sold goods to Nanzhao, and Nanzhao then sold the overseas goods to other neighboring countries at a higher price. In modern terms, Nanzhao was a middleman with developed foreign trade.
Rong Yi continued, "Besides, if the princess grabs whatever she likes, wouldn't the powerless people of Nanzhao be in danger?"
"The Third Prince used the excuse of stabilizing Nanzhao's business environment and giving the people an explanation to deal with the Second Princess. This also helped him gain the support of the lower-class people and merchants from other countries."
Jiang Lili explained in great detail: "The Third Prince's expedition is justified, and the soldiers have no psychological burden, because they are fighting for justice."
"That's a legitimate reason."
The four words "fighting for justice" may sound a bit high-sounding, but in fact, fighting for justice is a very important fulcrum.
If the purpose is simply to invade, most soldiers will feel that they have done something bad, and will be afraid of retaliation, which will make them even more frightened and easily leave psychological trauma.
Xi Chengyun nodded, not quite understanding. The goddess and the military advisor knew a lot. He imagined that if the second princess and the third prince fought, the third prince who was seeking justice for the low-level merchants would indeed have the advantage!
"Thank you for your hard work. Take a good rest. I'll prepare some bone soup for you to replenish your body."
Jiang Lili placed the soup bowl she brought next to Rong Yi's bed and poured him a bowl of soup. "You're playing a big game here. Let's wait and see how the Third Prince reacts."
Rong Yi took the fragrant bone soup and was moved to tears: "Boss Jiang, you are so kind to me!"
Jiang Lili shook her head and sighed: "Seeing you hurt, I feel guilty!"
Rong Yi took a sip of soup and looked up at her seriously after hearing what she said: "Boss, you don't have to feel guilty and blame yourself like this. You have given us a better life than before, and we are already very grateful."
"Although I know that you, Xin Che, Wen Qiao, and several other divine messengers all possess great powers, your energy is limited and it's impossible to be comprehensive. Not even gods can accomplish such a thing."
His eyes were bright and his tone was steady: "As your advisors, we should also learn to judge the situation on our own and act after careful consideration, rather than relying entirely on you. If you save us, we will not be gaining any help, but will only be adding to your burden."
Jiang Lili was touched by Rong Yi's words. She stood there in a daze for a while and didn't say anything for a long time.
Rong Yi glanced at the bandage on his shoulder and said, "To conquer the world, there must be bloodshed and sacrifice. Besides, I only injured my shoulder. I just need to rest for a few months."
Xi Chengyun also nodded: "Goddess, you have done the best within your ability. There is no need to feel guilty."
"Before you showed up, we ranchers had a much harder time under the rule of the royal family. It wasn't uncommon for us to be tortured to death if we offended the royal family."
After returning, Jiang Lili thought a lot and was greatly inspired by what Rong Yi and Xi Chengyun said.
She couldn't stand seeing any injuries or bleeding. In a stable and prosperous modern society, getting injured and going to the hospital was a big deal for modern people like them.
In ancient times when the mortality rate was extremely high, being oppressed to death by powerful people, freezing to death, starving to death, burning, killing, and looting... were all common occurrences.
It is impossible to push the ancient times into the modern times with stable and organized order all at once.
After Xin Che and Xin Jiajun, who had returned from delivering the sheep, understood the situation and returned to the room, they saw Jiang Lili sitting cross-legged on the bed, chin propped up in deep thought.
The girl frowned and pursed her lips. The candle in the room cast her shadow on the wall. She looked quiet and well-behaved.
He rarely saw such a serious expression on Jiang Lili's face.
Xin Che walked over to Jiang Lili, squatted down, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Are you upset about your sheep being stolen?"
Jiang Lili saw Xin Che and told him everything that had happened when she went to see Rong Yi just now.
Xin Che listened patiently to her rambling narration. At the end, he stroked Jiang Lili's head with his broad palm: "They are right. You have done very well."
Xin Che had once heard Jiang Lili describe the modern world they had come from, where the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, there were detailed laws and regulations, and transportation was well developed...
After seeing such an advanced world, the world they live in now must be very different for Li Li. He also saw the eagerness of Li Li and her friends to change the world.
"Don't rush, take your time."
Xin Che took Jiang Lili's hand and said, "More haste, less speed."
"Hasn't your world also gone through hundreds and thousands of years of baptism to achieve its current advancement and peace?"
"Everyone and everything in this world has their own cause and effect. You don't have to put all the responsibility on yourself. This will make you very tired."
Xin Che imitated the modern words Jiang Lili used when communicating with her friends and soothed her, "Can you think less? You're changing the world, and that's a very cool thing."
Jiang Lili rarely saw Xin Che talk so much. His handsome eyes were filled with patience and tenderness, which made people's heart move.
She threw herself into Xin Che's arms, hugged his waist, and suddenly felt very secure.
*
late at night.
In the third prince's room.
Master Liao yawned while sitting on the luxurious cradle customized for him by the Third Prince. He did have some questions to ask the Third Prince, but he didn't expect that the Third Prince was even more anxious than him!
Master Liao was drowsy, his head nodding forward as if he were fishing. "Disciple, why did you steal me from the guest room in the middle of the night?"
Sheng Qingyun scratched the edge of the cradle with his claws, revealing a pair of expectant and clear eyes: "Master, I can't see you at this moment, I am anxious, but I am afraid that you are just an illusion created by my fever."
Master Liao's scalp was numb when he saw Sheng Qingyun's passionate gaze. It was outrageous. He had only seen children clinging to adults, but had never seen adults clinging to children!
Well, well, since that's the case, let me get to the point: "Disciple, haven't you cut off your worldly ties and devoted yourself to seeking immortality? Why are you still fighting with your elder brother and second sister for the throne?"
After hearing Master Liao's question, Sheng Qingyun pondered for a moment and then expressed his ambition: "Not only do I want to seek immortality myself, I also want to sit on the throne and lead the people of Nanzhao to cultivate immortality with me, to live a hundred years and be immune to all poisons!"
Master Liao immediately came to his senses after hearing this: Huh???
What a forward-thinking idea?
You are a very nice person!
Master Liao was stunned for a moment, then asked stiffly, "Why?"
"If all the people in my country become immortals, then which country in this world can defeat us?"
Sheng Qingyun became more and more passionate as he spoke. He felt that his ambition was simply genius-level: "Then the Emperor of Dasheng dares to ask us to pay tribute at every turn?"
"My Nanzhao people have all become immortals. No one dares to attack. Naturally, I can rest assured and concentrate on my cultivation."
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