Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

After finally finishing all these words, Ziwei felt her mouth was dry. She quickly reached out to pick up the teacup beside her, tilted her head back and gulped down two big mouthfuls of tea.

At this moment, the other three were silent, seemingly lost in deep thought about Ziwei's words. Time passed, and silence reigned, with only the gentle breeze rustling through the window frames.

After a long pause, the silence was finally broken by Qianlong's deep, commanding voice: "Ziwei, from ancient times to the present, society has always been divided into the categories of scholars, farmers, merchants, and artisans, with merchants always considered the lowest class. However, your remarks today sound as if you are strongly advocating for business. You know, those well-read scholars often scoff at business, considering it beneath their dignity. I wonder how you would explain this?"

There was no sound in the silent room, and the atmosphere was a little depressing. Even the queen looked at Ziwei worriedly, fearing that she would say something wrong and upset the emperor.

Ziwei pondered for a moment before speaking. "Scholars, farmers, merchants, and artisans—this hierarchical division maintained social stability to a certain extent, but it also restricted social development and progress. People's social status and career choices were strictly restricted, and mobility between different classes was difficult. This led to people being stuck in their ways."

"A strong economy is the foundation of a country's prosperity. This includes stable growth, a diversified industrial structure, innovation capabilities and efficient resource utilization. Economic development provides jobs, improves people's living standards and provides the country with financial resources to invest in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other areas."

"Scientific and technological innovation is key to a country's competitiveness. Investing in research and development, cultivating high-quality scientific and technological talent, and establishing an innovation ecosystem can drive technological progress, improve production efficiency, and promote the development of emerging industries."

"Quality education is the cornerstone of talent cultivation. The country needs to provide universal basic education to cultivate students' basic qualities and skills. At the same time, it must also develop higher education and vocational education to cultivate professional and innovative talents to adapt to the ever-changing economic and social needs."

"A stable and harmonious social environment is a prerequisite for national prosperity. This includes political stability, the rule of law, social fairness and justice, and ethnic unity. Social stability can attract investment, promote economic development, and provide people with a safe and happy living environment."

"Improved infrastructure is an important pillar of national development. This includes the construction of transportation, communications, energy, water conservancy and other fields. Good infrastructure can improve production efficiency, promote trade and exchanges, and improve people's quality of life."

"A country's culture and values ​​play an important role in its cohesion and sense of identity. Promoting excellent cultural traditions and cultivating citizens' moral qualities and sense of social responsibility can promote harmonious social development and enhance a country's soft power."

"Cooperation between countries is also very important. Actively participating in international organizations, promoting free trade, and strengthening international exchanges and cooperation can expand a country's development space and obtain more resources and opportunities."

"An efficient, clean and responsible government is the guarantee of national prosperity. The government needs to formulate scientific policies, provide good public services, and strengthen supervision and law enforcement to promote economic development, maintain social stability and protect the rights and interests of the people."

"A country's prosperity ultimately depends on the efforts and participation of its people. The people's creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and enthusiasm for work are important forces driving national development. Encouraging people to actively participate in social affairs and unleash their personal talents can help us jointly create national prosperity."

"In short, a country's prosperity requires support from multiple aspects, including economic development, scientific and technological innovation, an education system, social stability, infrastructure development, cultural values, international cooperation, government governance capabilities, and the efforts of its people. Only by working together in these areas can a country achieve long-term prosperity and sustainable development."

The room instantly fell into a dead silence, as if time had frozen at that moment. Those shocking words just now were like a bolt of thunder that split the sky, striking the hearts of everyone present.

The scope of the statement, which involved a whole country, was so profound that it was even more shocking than the previous statement. Everyone was dumbfounded, stunned, completely immersed in the immense astonishment, unable to extricate themselves.

I don’t know how much time has passed, maybe just a short moment, but to the people in the house, it seemed like a long time.

However, Ziwei no longer had the patience to wait. She opened her red lips and spoke immediately, "Father Emperor, I not only possess the magical ability to make things like cement and bicycles, but I also possess the ability to create many more astonishing objects. If these matters were handed over to the Imperial Household Department, I believe they would surely achieve great things."

Unfortunately, the Imperial Household Department is no longer the purely public institution it once was. It is now practically controlled and surreptitiously manipulated by numerous bondservants. Who knows if the wealth these bondservants have secretly accumulated has already surpassed our national treasury? Therefore, I humbly implore the Emperor to act decisively and address these thorny issues promptly and appropriately.

"Understand that these bondservant families may control the Imperial Household Department today, but tomorrow they could seize control of the entire Imperial Palace. If this continues, they will become a massive cancer threatening the safety of the Imperial Court and even the nation. If they are not eliminated in time, the consequences will be disastrous!"

After saying that, Ziwei stood up resolutely, walked towards the door with firm steps, and reached out without hesitation to push open the closed door.

At this time, Rong Mama, who was waiting outside the door, heard the noise and hurriedly looked up.

Seeing Ziwei about to leave, she hurried forward and asked softly, "Your Highness, are you ready to leave?" Ziwei nodded slightly in affirmation.

Then, she earnestly warned, "Madame Rong, I will be leaving for now. Please come back to the room later and take good care of the Empress Dowager. Don't slack off in the slightest."

Aunt Rong replied respectfully, "Princess, don't worry. I will do my best to take care of the Empress."

After leaving the palace, Ziwei went directly to the Ministry of Works.

When Jin Houming heard the news, he crawled over and said, "Princess, why are you here? We haven't made the cement yet." He looked at Ziwei with shame on his face, but in his heart he was lamenting that he might not be able to escape today. Why did this little ancestor come to see the result so soon?

Ziwei didn't expect them to be able to make anything in just two or three days. "I came here today for something else. Bring over some of the seeds you're currently using to grow crops. Also, I want to see where the muskets and cannons are made."