If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Go to the capital.

The Minister of Rites reported the Southern Dynasty's envoy's request to the Emperor in a trembling voice, and the Emperor was so angry that he almost died.

In front of all the ministers, he used all the abusive words he could think of on Nan Chao.

After the outburst, the emperor finally calmed down.

"If they want Tianhe City, let them dream about it!" The abacus beads were about to make a big hole in the city wall.

"They also want to waive the rent. This is too much. What's the difference between this and ceding land in exchange for peace?"

The Second Prince: "Father, the Southern Dynasty has no sincerity in this alliance. We don't need to deal with them anymore."

"Does the Second Prince want to go to war with the Southern Dynasty?"

"War is a waste of money and manpower. We must not do that."

"The Second Prince has never witnessed the bloodiness and cruelty of the battlefield in Shangjing City, so he naturally does not know the suffering of the border soldiers."

The ministers who stood up and spoke were all from the Queen's faction, and they never missed an opportunity to attack the Second Prince.

Marquis Jingning: "Master Zheng, you have no self-awareness when you say this. The Second Prince is only a few years old this year. The last war with the Southern Dynasty was ten years ago. Why are you so harsh that you want a child of a few years old to experience war?"

Lord Zheng blushed, "Your Majesty, that is not what I meant."

The second prince said in a deep voice: "Father, I have indeed never been to the battlefield, but I believe that the purpose of the soldiers guarding the border is to prevent the people of Yong Dynasty from being oppressed and humiliated. If we voluntarily lose our territory because we are afraid of war, those soldiers who sacrificed their lives will not be able to rest in peace in their graves."

The emperor nodded: "That's right, I would rather fight than give up even an inch of land."

"Tianhe City was once the most important port of the Yong Dynasty. Your Majesty, I think the Southern Dynasty's request this time is very strange."

"Lu Yuan, everyone in the Ministry of Rites has had contact with the envoys from the Southern Dynasty recently. What do you think?" asked the emperor.

Minister of Rites: "Your Majesty, I think the Southern Dynasty is targeting Tianhe City in order to provoke the Yong Dynasty. They have no intention of continuing the alliance."

The emperor looked at Lu Yuan, "Lu Yuan, what do you think?"

Lu Yuan: "Your Majesty, the Southern Dynasty has been keeping a low profile for many years. Now its troops are strong, especially their war horses, which are taller and faster than ours. I think the Southern Dynasty is strong now, but..."

"The Southern Dynasty is surrounded by glaciers and deserts. Our Yong Dynasty is well connected, with smooth waterways, trade with other neighboring countries, and considerable tax revenue every year."

"If I am not mistaken, they want to use Tianhe Port to open up shipping and fill their treasury."

When everyone in the court heard Lu Yuan's words, surprise flashed in their eyes.

In the eyes of many ministers, Lu Yuan is the knife in the emperor's hand. What other abilities does he have except killing people?

But his insights today were more insightful than those of others, and he noticed things that others had not noticed.

Everyone quietly looked at the emperor's reaction.

The emperor was not surprised at all. He knew Lu Yuan's abilities better than anyone else.

Lu Yuan just didn't take part in the imperial examination, but his talent is not inferior to Lu Heng.

What these people don’t know is that Lu Yuan actually spent two years in the army and was brought up by General Xiao himself.

If it was just a knife, the emperor would not value it so much.

"Why should we give the port to the Southern Dynasty? Why don't we reopen sea transportation ourselves? It will not only fill the national treasury, but also let more small overseas countries know about the existence of our Yong Dynasty and enhance the national prestige of our Yong Dynasty." said Marquis Jingning.

The emperor pondered in silence.

The Minister of Rites stepped out again and said, "Your Majesty, the next time we negotiate, I will directly reject the envoys from the Southern Dynasty."

"Hmph, I will never be an emperor who cedes territory in exchange for peace. Next time they make such wishful requests, I will simply drive them out of the Yong Dynasty." The emperor said coldly.

"As for the issue of sea transportation, will the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Industry discuss and draw up a detailed plan for the Cabinet to review?"

This... Just with Lu Yuan's few words, the emperor actually plans to reopen sea transportation?

Shipping has been confined for ten years!

With the announcement of the adjournment of the court, waves of discussions arose, and everyone was shocked.

The news that the court was going to reopen sea transportation quickly spread.

However, most merchants did not dare to believe it. The tragic lessons of the big and small marinas in Tianhe City were too profound.

Besides, reopening the dock is no small matter.

So this news was like a gust of wind, blowing away without leaving a trace.

Shen Sui'an had naturally heard about it, but she was not in a hurry. There was still more than half a year from the time the court intended to open sea transportation to its final implementation.

She was worried that Shui Yanze would be affected, so she wrote a letter to him, telling him not to pay attention to the rumors outside, but to repair the floating ship first and wait for an opportunity.

When Lu Yuan came back, he saw her writing a letter at her desk. He leaned over to take a look.

"Husband?" Shen Suian looked up and saw him, a smile appeared on her face.

"Why did you think of opening a shipyard?" Lu Yuan asked.

A few days ago, when she came back from Tianhe City, she told him that she wanted to open a shipyard.

"Didn't I tell you that I just have some spare money on hand..." Shen Suian said with a smile.

Lu Yuan pinched her fingertips and said, "Opening a shipyard is not something that can be done with a little spare money, Sui Sui, if you hadn't mentioned the shipyard, I wouldn't have thought of Nan Chao's real purpose."

"Do you think the court will open sea transportation?"

Shen Sui'an pursed her lips and looked at him, "Okay, I'll tell you the truth."

"That day when I heard that the Southern Dynasty's envoys wanted Tianhe City, I felt that the emperor would definitely not agree. However, Tianhe City, which is coveted by the Southern Dynasty, will definitely be paid attention to again, and reopening sea transportation will definitely be brought up."

"Our emperor is a wise ruler. He must know how important it is for the country to have a full treasury and smooth trade routes."

“Actually, I’m just taking a gamble.”

Shen Sui'an pulled his sleeve and said, "This is a big bet. I even put your money in it."

Lu Yuan looked at her deeply, "Maybe you won this bet."

"Aren't you angry with me?" Shen Suian asked.

"My wife is so capable that she can infer that the court may reopen sea transportation based on just one thing. Why should I be angry with you?" Lu Yuan said.

Shen Sui'an's heart skipped a beat and he looked at him in a daze.

"What if I...lose money?"

Lu Yuan's smile grew wider. "That's just the money I lost, no other losses."

Shen Sui'an lowered her head, pursed her lips and smiled, "Husband, maybe if I succeed, I can make a lot of money and support you."

"Madam, if you become rich and powerful, please don't forget me." Lu Yuan hugged her and kissed her on the cheek.

"By the way, aren't you taking a day off tomorrow? Come with me to see Doctor Zhou. You have finished taking your medicine, and it's time to let Doctor Zhou take your pulse again." Shen Sui'an said.

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows, "Sui Sui, you are still young, we are not in a hurry to have children."

When she married him, she was not even as tall as his chin. Now she has grown a lot. He knows that it is difficult for women to give birth, and he really doesn't want her to suffer at such a young age.

Another two years would be best.

Shen Sui'an gave him a glare, "Is it me who wants a child? I just want you to be well."

"Okay, okay." Lu Yuan chuckled.