After stepping on all the noble families, the empress asked me to marry her?

Chapter 179: Footprints all over the ocean! Potatoes and sweet potatoes are ripe!
In the Golden Palace.

Ji Changning's gaze turned to Ji Changluo.

She had never thought that she, the third sister who loved planting flowers, grass and trees, would play such a big role in the future!

"Rubber Mother?"

"This should be considered as another kind of fame going down in history!"

"and."

"Not to be remembered by history because of one's sister or husband."

"It's all because of...myself!"

Ji Changning's eyes showed a hint of envy.

Even if this was just what Chen Huaixin said unilaterally, she believed that it would become a reality!
The other ministers around also looked at the hiding Ji Changluo with astonishment!

How could this Third Princess, who usually tinkers with flowers and plants, be so valued by Chen Huaixin? !

Being watched by so many people.

Ji Changluo was very scared.

She hid behind her own sister, but the look she gave towards the Heavenly Mirror was filled with a hint of joy.

"In the future, besides taking care of the kids, can I help my sister in other ways?!"

Ji Changluo felt very happy.

Ji Changxi said even more directly.

"It seems."

"after."

"I still need your help, sister!"

Ji Changxi wasn't entirely joking.

She could tell.

How important is rubber to her research!
Even steam flying objects have to be put aside for the time being and study the magic of rubber!

"If you don't please your sister."

"I'm afraid."

“No rubber!”

Ji Changxi laughed, which was rare.

This made Ji Changluo even more shy.

While the two sisters were talking.

Wang Qianhe's gaze was cast towards the new prime minister who came to report.

"Want to cross the sea?"

"Want to reach the end?"

"In Taoism."

"There are actually people with such ideals?!"

Wang Qianhe was a little surprised.

He thought.

After discovering new continents one after another.

Taoism no longer pursues any overseas fairy mountains.

Because even they themselves know very well that the so-called overseas fairy mountain is just a scam!

If they continue like this, one day they will be buried in the dangerous sea!
"And now."

"It's not for that fairy mountain overseas."

“It’s not for the Taoist status either.”

"I just want to realize my ambitions!"

"Did he have this plan from the beginning, or was it an ideal born out of his many ventures into the sea?"

Wang Qianhe didn’t know.

but.

on his face.

But a hint of envy emerged.

"Whatever the reason."

“This kind of person is willing to explore the unknown.”

"It is also the key to Yuguo's prosperity!"

"Rather than being like me, Chengguo, without any vitality and already old and feeble!"

……

【Cross this sea? 】

【Go to see the end of the ocean? 】

【Hearing this.】

[A hint of surprise appeared on Chen Huaixin's face.]

【He didn’t expect it.】

【That old Taoist priest.】

[Such ambitions are still there! 】

[“Because I saw the vastness and mystery of the ocean.”]

【“About the things on land.”】

“No longer interested?”

【Chen Huaixin thought in his heart.】

【but. 】

[No matter what.]

【Regarding Lao Dao’s idea. 】

[He is still very willing to support! ]

[“Just like last time, provide them with enough supplies and lend him a steam treasure ship… No! Give him a steam treasure ship! This is what he deserves!” Chen Huaixin said.]

[The new Prime Minister was surprised. He didn't expect His Majesty's support this time would be so generous! ]

【"Steam treasure ship!"】

[“Even in the Navy.”]

[“But there are only a few!”]

【"His Majesty."】

[“You actually gave it to that old Taoist like this?!”]

【The new Prime Minister thought in his heart.】

【Chen Huaixin seemed to see it.】

【What is he thinking about?】

【Show a smile. 】

【Chen Huaixin continued: "Being able to discover new continents one after another and bring back so many precious things, let alone one steam treasure ship, even if it is a few more, I think it is very worthwhile."】

[“Moreover, if you want to cross the ocean and reach the end, you will most likely fail halfway.”]

[“If such a thing really happens, only a steam treasure ship is worthy of his funeral!”]

……

【February, the 18th year of Jingping.】

[An old Taoist priest was gifted a steam treasure ship. ]

【After a year of rest. 】

[Continue to lead the team to the ocean. ]

【And this time. 】

[Even the admiral said nothing.]

[He knew very well how great the contribution made by the Taoist priest was.]

[If he wants, he can even withdraw treasure ships from the navy! ]

【"but."】

[“Except for the old Taoist.”]

[“It seems that there are more and more businessmen going to sea.”]

【"and."】

【“And some others.”】

[“Ask the shipyard.”]

[“Can you help build the treasure ship?!”]

[The admiral is a little strange.]

[As the person in charge of Yuguo's waters and commanding the Yuguo Navy. ]

[Of course he could know the approximate number of merchants who went to sea.]

【In the past.】

【This number of people maintains normal fluctuations. 】

【But since the old Taoist came back again. 】

[The businessman who went to sea...]

[It seems to be increasing! ]

【He wrote this discovery into the memorial.】

【It was presented to Chen Huaixin.】

【But Chen Huaixin didn't find it strange.】

[Because the merchants who went to sea with the Taoist priest gained greater benefits than those in Southeast Asia.]

[Even though the route is dangerous, the distance is long, and there are many uncertainties, the huge profits are enough to make many businessmen willing to take the risk! ]

【“Not to mention.”】

【“The waters of Southeast Asia today.”】

“The competition in their business is too great.”

[“No new trade routes will be opened.”]

[“In the end, the benefits brought by sea trade may not even be as good as those brought by land trade!”]

【Chen Huaixin saw this very clearly.】

【It has been fourteen years since Nantou City was established as a demonstration area and now has matured into a maritime trade area. 】

[The route to Southeast Asia is already stable. Although it will still be profitable for another ten or twenty years, the profits will only continue to decrease as time goes by.]

[Some businessmen would think that such a stable income is great, but some would also think, I have already gone into sea trade, how can I be satisfied with such a small income! ]

【then. 】

【A complete sea map compiled by an old Taoist priest. 】

【It gave these businessmen a new goal. 】

【"only."】

[“It’s a long journey.”]

【“The sea is dangerous.”】

[“Merchants want to ensure that trade goes smoothly.”]

[“Of course I hope to get a better sea ship.”]

[This is why merchants asked shipyards if they could build treasure ships.]

[After thinking for a long time, Chen Huaixin decided to build more shipyards. ]

[“In addition to meeting the needs of the court.”]

[“You can also make some money from merchants.”]

【“The most important thing is.”】

[“Guarantee the quality of the ships used by merchants going to sea.”]

[“It will also allow the footprints of merchants from my country to spread across the entire ocean!”]

【Chen Huaixin has a smile on his face.】

He understands very well.

【I want the Age of Discovery to come. 】

[Of course, it can’t just be the imperial court that’s doing the work.]

[The businessman who was attracted by Lao Dao's several ventures into the sea is also the key to opening the door to the future! ]

……

[May, the eighteenth year of Jingping.]

【Ji Changxi conducts the car experiment again. 】

【And this time. 】

【Compared to before. 】

[She placed the test site... on the streets of Chang'an City! ]

【"because."】

【“During this period of time.”】

“I didn’t just shrink it.”

[“Stability and security have also been verified many times!”]

[Ji Changxi said confidently.]

【It is confirmed.】

This car.

【Nothing dangerous will happen afterwards. 】

【What about this experiment? 】

[It can no longer be called an experiment.]

【But... to inform the people of its arrival! 】

【“So.”】【“Do you want it?”】

【“Will you share this car with me?”】

【Ji Changxi looked at Chen Huaixin. 】

[Her words made Ji Changluo's face change, and he hurried forward and said, "Don't let Your Majesty do such a dangerous thing!"]

[But Chen Huaixin knew very well that if Ji Changxi was not 100% confident, he would not say this! ]

【then. 】

【He accepted Ji Changxi's invitation. 】

【Under everyone's concern. 】

【This car can be called wild in appearance. 】

[Driving on the streets of Chang'an City. ]

【Suddenly.】

[All the people who saw it opened their eyes wide! ]

[“What is this thing? It can move without a horse?”]

[“A few days ago, the newspaper said that it seemed to be called a car, and it was a new invention of His Highness Ji Changxi!”]

[“Car? Like a steam locomotive, can it move without human or animal power?”]

[“It’s amazing…Ah! Look! That’s His Majesty and His Highness Ji Changxi!”]

[“Ahhh! His Majesty is waving at us! He’s looking at me!”]

[“Shut up! You’re obviously looking at me! Long live His Majesty! Long live the Yu Kingdom!”]

【“…”】

[The people are cheering.]

[They didn’t expect it.]

【This car experiment. 】

[I can actually see His Majesty and His Highness Ji Changxi at the same time! ]

[If it weren't for the soldiers maintaining law and order. ]

【I am afraid.】

[Someone really dares to rush in front of them! ]

【"after all."】

【“When affected by the atmosphere.”】

"Sanity is likely to disappear."

【“For everyone’s safety.”】

[“It’s better to let the soldiers maintain order.”]

【Chen Huaixin spoke.】

[He didn't want Ji Changxi's car experiment to end in a disappointing outcome.]

[Ji Changxi naturally had no objection to this arrangement, she knew it was the most appropriate one.]

[“When every household has a car in the future, they won’t be so curious anymore.”]

[“Every household?”]

【Chen Huaixin's words aroused Ji Changxi's enjoyment.】

[Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she smiled like a crescent moon.]

[“Will there really be such a day?”]

【"certainly!"】

[Chen Huaixin looked at the people around him. Their faces were filled with not only curiosity and excitement, but also...longings and vigor for the country's future! ]

[“There will be such a day!”]

……

In the Jinluan Palace.

Watching the success of the car experiment.

The faces of the ministers were full of envy.

It only took half a year for it to go from failure to the point where it could travel through the streets and alleys of Chang'an City.

His Highness Ji Changxi, who is fully trusted and supported by the country, has displayed a talent... that is truly terrifying!

"And if."

"It's really as Chen Huaixin said."

“Every household can own a car.”

"Then how powerful should the Yu Kingdom be?"

Wang Qianhe looked at the Mirror of Heaven.

It was becoming increasingly difficult for him to imagine how the future of Yu Country would develop.

As for the people who were watching and cheering, he didn't know what to say.

"This experiment not only proves the success of the car, but also shows that the people's hearts can be used!"

Wang Qianhe sighed.

He closed his eyes and no longer wanted to compare the gap between Chengguo and Yuguo.

And among the princesses, Ji Changxi was carefully observing the cars of the future.

Although she knew very well that she might not be able to manufacture a car in the future.

Because even if Chen Huaixin really entered the court as an official, it would take him many years to change the current situation of Chengguo, and it would be much slower than the overthrow and reconstruction in the Jiantian Mirror!
By that time, no one knew how much time had passed, and her research would probably be delayed forever!

"so."

"If it were me."

“I want to get to this point in the future.”

"The best choice..."

"Maybe it's to directly help Chen Huaixin overthrow everything?!"

……

[The 18th year of Jingping, July.]

[The war report about the Parthian Empire has come again. 】

[The Minister of War looked at the memorial with a hint of a smile on his face.]

【“It seems.”】

【“This country.”】

[“Too deeply involved with businessmen.”]

【"No!"】

[“He must have been kidnapped by a businessman!”]

[“Even though they know that our Yu country has bad intentions, they still do business with us!”]

[The Minister of War said with a hint of sarcasm.]

【Since two years ago.】

【After Yuguo and Rome reached an agreement. 】

[The Parthian Empire knew.]

[The two countries come with ill intentions! ]

【but. 】

【Facing the silver war of Yu country. 】

[Even though the Parthian Empire felt something was a little strange, it couldn't tell what was wrong. In addition, the trade with Yu Country made the merchants and dignitaries of the Parthian Empire benefit greatly.]

[So even if I guessed there was a problem, I could only bite the bullet and continue doing business with Yuguo. ]

[“If this continues.”]

[“It won’t take many years.”]

【“We can achieve our goal.”】

[“Dismember… the Parthian Empire!”]

[The face of the Minister of War is full of anticipation.]

[When the Parthian Empire was dismembered, when the Roman Empire swallowed this poison pill. ]

【Then the countdown has already begun! 】

【And Chen Huaixin also had a smile on his face. 】

【but. 】

He was not in a hurry.

[Instead, he calmly arranged his personnel and headed to the Western Regions for garrison.]

[“Preventing the Parthian Empire from jumping off a cliff is just one of them.”]

[“The most important thing is to ensure the smooth laying of the railway.”]

【"after all."】

【“The rails are connected.”】

[“It will be the territory of my Yu country!”]

……

【Same month。】

[After spending more than a year planting and cultivating. ]

[The potatoes and sweet potatoes finally showed results. ]

[Chen Huaixin personally brought Ji Changwei and his eldest son to the planted fields.]

【and.】

[Before the planting staff dug it out. ]

[Chen Huaixin handed the tools to his eldest son and went down to the field with him.]

[“I am not someone who does not know the five grains.”]

【"and."】

[“Such important things.”]

[“You should dig with your own hands!”]

【Chen Huaixin refused.】

【Help from those who plant.】

[He took his eldest son and dug in the field, and soon the ripe potatoes appeared in front of them.]

[Take it out and carefully wipe off the dirt on it. ]

【Chen Huaixin's face was full of smiles.】

[The eldest son beside him was filled with astonishment. He now understood why his father valued this thing so much! ]

【but. 】

[Before he could say anything.]

【Chen Huaixin then took him with him again.】

[Go dig the field where sweet potatoes are planted. ]

[The number of sweet potatoes that appeared in front of everyone was so large that even Ji Changwei, who was a princess in the previous dynasty and the queen in this dynasty, couldn't help but open her eyes wide. ]

[“This thing…how can the yield per mu be so high?”]

[“If this can be promoted nationwide, there will be no more food crises in our country!”]

[“I don’t know how it tastes, but if it’s any better, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a divine item!”]

[“Don’t even mention the taste. As long as they can be eaten, they are worthy of the name of divine objects!”]

【“…”】

[The ministers nearby were also in an uproar at this time. ]

[Although they knew that His Majesty valued these two things very much. ]

[It is said that the reason why Taoism was able to have so many rewards before was largely because that old Taoist brought these two things back from thousands of miles away! ]

【then.】

【Some officials also think so. 】

[It's not like I discovered the Japanese islands, where I discovered an overseas fairy mountain with a lot of silver.]

[But now it seems that what he brought back is more precious than those silver fairy mountains! ]

【"after all!"】

[“Silver is not something you can eat!”]

[“It’s not food!”]

【“And now.”】

[“These two things…”]

[“But it’s a magical object that can eliminate famine!”]

[The faces of the ministers were filled with excitement.]

[Even now, the Yu Kingdom does not need to worry too much about famine, because the court's arrangements and the emergence of cement roads have made disaster relief and food distribution much more efficient than before. ]

[But not worrying and not having anything are two different things! ]

[The Minister of Revenue would worry from time to time, what would happen if the imperial court ran out of food reserves one day in the future? ]

【"after."】

[“No need to worry anymore!”]

[“They are enough to give us complete peace of mind!”]

[The Minister of Revenue laughed even louder than the others.]

[Chen Huaixin, who was still in the field, looked at his eldest son, who was looking at the sweet potatoes with excitement on his face.]

[His tone was full of earnestness.]

【“Potatoes and sweet potatoes.”】

【“It just reduces the famine.”】

[“But don’t let the prosperous times of the future turn into… eating bran and drinking thin rice.”]

(End of this chapter)