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Chapter 1222 Economy and Culture
Murong Yan's words were spoken with unwavering resolve and a murderous intent!
Yue Fei was deeply moved and his blood boiled upon hearing this!
He knew that His Majesty was both giving him a warning and showing his trust in him!
She entrusted him with the discipline and spirit of this massive fleet that carried the future destiny of the Great Qian Dynasty!
This responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai!
"Your Majesty, don't worry!"
He knelt on one knee, his voice booming like a bell, filled with the iron will and loyalty unique to soldiers!
"This humble general is willing to stake his life on it!"
"Within the Eastern Expeditionary Fleet, if there is anyone who dares to disobey military law or harass the civilians again!"
"This humble general will personally take his head! To uphold the law of the land! To demonstrate the might of the army!"
"very good."
Murong Yan looked at the prince and the civil and military officials who had regained their fighting spirit and confidence. Finally, a satisfied smile appeared on her cold and beautiful face.
She knew that her Great Qian, this Eastern lion that had been dormant for thousands of years, was finally about to awaken completely in this earth-shattering gamble, co-directed by her and her husband!
After the next court.
Lin Zhen and Murong Yan did not return to Qifeng Pavilion.
Instead, they went directly to their former residence, the Regent's Palace.
Oh no, it should now be called the emperor's temporary palace.
Because Murong Yan felt that Qifeng Pavilion was too small and too oppressive.
It would be detrimental to the physical and mental health of her husband, who was still ill and needed to rest, and to the increasingly mischievous little one in her belly.
Therefore, she issued an edict to renovate the entire Regent's Palace.
Furthermore, a refined and tranquil villa was specially built for Lin Zhen and herself in the back garden of the Prince's Mansion, in the style of a Jiangnan garden.
The official reason given was to let them experience in advance the legendary poetic and picturesque scenery of the Jiangnan water towns.
At this moment, the two were embracing each other, lying on the huge rocking chair in the back garden of the villa, basking in the warm winter afternoon sun.
Murong Yan leaned lazily against Lin Zhen's chest, her small hands gently stroking her slightly protruding belly, which was already five months along.
That stunningly beautiful face was filled with the happiness and tenderness of someone about to become a mother.
The Phoenix Descent Dress she wore, her only nightgown, seemed to sense this tranquility and warmth.
The deep black Suzhou brocade base shimmered with a soft halo under the warm afternoon sun.
The colossal phoenix embroidered with real gold thread had also restrained all its sharpness and majesty; its phoenix eyes were slightly closed, exuding an indescribable languor and ease.
The five-zhang-long (approximately 10 meters) long, dark gold Suzhou brocade train cascaded down from the reclining chair and casually spread across the already somewhat withered grass.
Like a warm, sun-drenched carpet of black and gold fallen leaves.
Amidst that opulent disorder, there was a sense of tranquility and peace, a feeling of timelessness and serenity.
"Husband," she suddenly spoke, her voice soft as cotton candy, "do you think we'll really be able to find that silver mine in Japan this time?"
Although she appeared so confident and self-assured in court.
But deep down, she was still a little unsure.
After all, it was just a vague legend from the mouths of merchants.
What if it's fake...
This time, they've really messed up.
"Of course."
Lin Zhen smiled and pulled her closer to him, gently rubbing his chin against her soft, flowing hair.
"My silly Yan'er, have you forgotten who your husband is?"
"I am the best at 'deceiving' people in the world."
“Those Western businessmen who are blinded by money, and those Japanese traitors who are blinded by hatred, can all be easily fooled by me.”
"Do you think I'd be stumped by a small silver mine?"
His confident and teasing words made Murong Yan's heart flutter again.
She knew this man wasn't bragging.
Since he said he could.
Then it definitely will.
He always manages to create all sorts of incredible miracles at the most crucial moments.
Just like this time.
She originally thought that the double blow of the crushing defeat in the Western Regions and his own serious injuries and unconsciousness was too much for her to bear.
Their Great Qian Dynasty is already at its wit's end and is doomed.
But she never expected it.
He actually managed to come up with such a brilliant plan that could defy fate the moment he woke up!
A seemingly crazy eastern expedition was used to resolve the urgent crisis on the western front.
Using a vague legend of a silver mine to unlock the entire empire's war potential.
This is a divine method of treating the entire world as one's own chessboard, manipulating all enemies and allies at will.
She probably couldn't learn it even if she spent her whole life learning it.
She could only stay quietly by his side.
Watching him turn this already corrupt world upside down, step by step.
"Husband," she rubbed her face against his chest, her voice tinged with a childlike curiosity, "So, when we go to Japan this time, are we really not going to take them down?"
"Are we just going to keep wasting our time with them?"
"That's so boring."
In her view, with the current national strength of their Great Qian Dynasty and the advantage of firearms far beyond this era.
Conquering a small country like Japan would be a piece of cake.
She couldn't understand why her husband would choose this "boiling frog" slow death treatment.
"Silly girl," Lin Zhen said with a smile.
He reached out and gently stroked the tip of her small, pert nose, his eyes gleaming with a deep light that was hard for others to decipher.
Do you think war is just simple fighting and killing?
Do you think conquering a country simply means occupying its land and slaughtering its people?
"Do not."
He slowly shook his head, his voice becoming incredibly deep and wise.
"True conquest never comes from force."
"It comes from the economy and culture."
"Our trip to Japan may seem like we're fighting a war, but in reality, we're doing the biggest business deal in the world!"
"Business?" Murong Yan was even more confused.
"That's right, it's business."
A sly, fox-like smile curled at the corners of Lin Zhen's lips.
“Think about it,” he said persuasively, “what would we gain from conquering Japan?”
"A silver mine with huge reserves."
"A group of highly skilled shipwrights and sailors."
"There are also millions of unruly and rebellious people who could rebel at any time."
"How many officials do we need to send there every year? How many troops do we need to station there? How much money and food do we need to spend?"
"This is simply a bottomless pit where the losses outweigh the gains!"
"Why should we do such a thankless and unprofitable business?"
Murong Yan listened quietly, her beautiful phoenix eyes sparkling with a thoughtful light.
She knew her husband was about to start his "miraculous operation" again.
“In your opinion, my husband,” she asked with interest, “how should we proceed with this ‘deal’?”
"It's very simple."