According to the news Kangxi received, Taiwan is in great turmoil, with several factions fighting amongst themselves, and the reunification of Taiwan is a foregone conclusion.
Yao Qisheng and Kangxi spoke in loud voices, so even if Youqing didn't want to listen, she couldn't.
Retake Taiwan?
When Yu-Ching hears "Taiwan," the first thing that comes to mind is that distinctive, sweet voice, and also the issue of Taiwanese independence in news reports.
After Yao Qisheng left, Youqing came out from inside.
When Kangxi saw her, he casually asked, "Awake?"
Youqing nodded, then walked into Kangxi.
"Your Majesty is dealing with state affairs, so I will not disturb you any longer."
Kangxi said, "I won't disturb you. I didn't plan to handle any state affairs today. You can stay here and keep me company."
He hadn't expected Yao Qisheng to come today. Traveling from Fujian to the capital was a long and uncertain journey, with the possibility of arriving a day early or late. Yao Qisheng was probably in a hurry, which is why he arrived earlier than expected. He came directly to the capital, and Kangxi couldn't really turn him away.
Youqing then said, "I have been awake for some time now. I just overheard His Majesty talking with an official. Wouldn't that break the rules?"
There's still a sign in the Qianqing Palace of the Forbidden City that says the empress dowagers must not interfere in politics! Although this sign was originally erected by Emperor Shunzhi in response to his mother, the current Empress Dowager, it now affects more than just the Empress Dowager. The concubines in the harem are very wary of the distinction between the court and the harem.
Youqing was also afraid of breaking taboos.
"If it's you, then you're not breaking the rules."
In fact, Emperor Kangxi did not take the sign that forbade the empresses from interfering in politics to heart. He was a rather confident person. While he was alive, what did it matter if the concubines in the empresses read the memorials? Could they possibly disrupt the administration of the court?
Emperor Kangxi never shared these thoughts with anyone. He was simply disgusted by the collusion between the inner palace and the court. He wasn't as averse to his concubines occasionally discussing political matters as others might imagine.
Of course, there's a prerequisite: that the woman has to be someone he finds attractive.
Youqing was someone he thought highly of, so he didn't mind her hearing these things.
Thinking of the views that Youqing had once expressed about Qin Shi Huang, Kangxi suddenly felt a desire to probe her deeper thoughts.
Youqing smiled and said, "Does that mean others would break the rules if they heard that?"
Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "That's right."
"So it seems that I am one of a kind."
"Don't you like it?" Kangxi asked in return.
She didn't really like it, but she said cheerfully, "I like it. Your Majesty treats me so well. I like it very much."
What she said offhand was not what she truly felt. Youqing herself felt that if she could go back in time, it would be a waste not to become an actress, because the environment was too good at training people.
Kangxi said, "The one who just came in and spoke was Yao Qisheng, the Governor-General of Fujian. You should have heard what he said. The Three Feudatories have been pacified, and I intend to recover Taiwan. Currently, Taiwan is in constant turmoil. Shi Lang is capable and talented, and is a useful general. Yao Qisheng is even more strategic. With the two of them, the recovery of Taiwan will surely be successful."
Youqing was full of questions. Why did they have to tell her all this again? She wasn't particularly interested in knowing these things.
"Your Majesty is wise; the reunification of Taiwan is only a matter of time."
While not all of Emperor Kangxi's political decisions were correct, they were generally sound.
Kangxi continued, "You certainly know how to talk. I'm not worried about the recovery of Taiwan. Yao Qisheng and Shi Lang are both capable people, they can definitely do it. What I'm worried about is the problems after the recovery of Taiwan."
What problems will arise after Taiwan is reunified?
Are there still problems after the recapture?
After careful consideration, Youqing realized that after the recapture, the next step was simply to govern it.
At this moment, Kangxi's voice continued: "Taiwan has always been a special place, with its divisions and reunifications. Due to its unique geographical environment, it is very difficult to govern. If it is incorporated into Fujian, Fujian may not be able to control it. If it is separated, it will inevitably breed ambition."
Whether they could unite or not, Taiwan was not big enough to be a separate prefecture, which also troubled Emperor Kangxi.
Of course, there is still some time to think about how to solve this troubling problem.
After hearing the latter part of Kangxi's words, she was not surprised; it was indeed a difficult problem to govern.
only……
"How could Your Majesty say such things to your concubines? Isn't that a bit improper?"
"If I say it's in accordance with the rules, then it's in accordance with the rules. Now tell me, if you were in charge after the reunification of Taiwan, how would you choose to govern it?"
Youqing was startled; why would Kangxi ask her such a question?
Territorial integrity is indivisible. Modern Taiwan is part of the mainland on the map. However, the issues left behind by Taiwan still make that land a subject of many problems.
If possible, Yu-Ching also hopes that Taiwan will no longer have those problems.
She wanted to say something, but she was afraid that saying too much would cause trouble; she was timid.
After much thought, Youqing finally decided that if she could do something meaningful during her time travel, that would be good.
After a long while, Youqing finally spoke up: "This concubine has a humble opinion, Your Majesty, just take it as a sound."
"Tell me about it."
Youqing spoke up: "I have seen the location of Taiwan on the map. Its area is not particularly large. It is not appropriate to set it up as a separate province. Instead, it can be incorporated into the jurisdiction of Fujian."
Furthermore, since it is surrounded by the sea, most people make a living by fishing, and there are many fishermen. I think we can establish shipbuilding institutions in Fujian, improve fishing boats for going out to sea, and encourage fishermen to fish in the open ocean. There are many delicacies and treasures in the sea. To prevent pirates from running rampant, we can send soldiers to accompany and protect the fishermen.
A trading post was set up in a selected county town along the Fujian coast to regulate the transaction prices of fishermen's earnings and mitigate the risks associated with trade. Fishermen would use part of their harvest to pay taxes and the remainder for their livelihood.
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