Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

No, the West is currently undergoing an industrial revolution. Various mechanized applications are replacing manual labor, and the steam engine seems to be developing, along with railways and steamships. If I continue to develop slowly and step by step, I'm bound to fall far behind the West.

It seems that what she needs to do is not to improve the carriage, but to study mechanization, increase job opportunities for the people, and make Qianlong pay attention to business.

In the eyes of the ancients, merchants were considered the lowest class of people. However, if the imperial court encouraged commerce, it would be different. They could send people to the West to exchange for useful goods. At the same time, it would also allow the self-righteous people of the Qing Dynasty to see the outside world and stop boasting about being the Celestial Empire. They were like frogs in a well, unable to resist when someone came to their door.

"Ziwei, what does the rubber tree you mentioned look like?" Fukang'an couldn't help asking when he saw her thoughts wandering.

Ziwei came back to her senses and said, "I'll draw it for you later."

Ziwei picked up her brush and began sketching the shape of the rubber tree on the paper. Her brush danced lightly, the lines flowing and delicate. Soon, a lifelike rubber tree appeared on the paper.

Fu Kang'an looked at the painting and was amazed: "This is a rubber tree! I seem to have seen it in the south. Ziwei, your portrait is really extraordinary."

Ziwei smiled and explained, "Rubber trees are an important economic crop. Rubber can be extracted from their sap, which is used to make various products. We should attach importance to the cultivation and development and utilization of rubber trees and constantly explore new things. Only then can the country develop rapidly."

"Okay, I'll send some people out to look for it. Since this tree is so useful, once we find it, we'll bring back the seedlings to see if we can cultivate it."

At this time, Jinsuo's voice rang out from the door, "Princess, the Emperor sent someone to ask you to go to the Imperial Study."

"I understand." Ziwei wiped the corner of her mouth, stood up and walked out. Fukangan followed her closely. Ziwei glanced at him without saying anything.

When passing by Shufangzhai, Xiaoyanzi was leaning against the door eating melon seeds. When she saw her coming, she quickly went in and closed the door.

Ziwei was speechless. It seemed like she hadn’t provoked this lady recently!

Xiaoyanzi watched the two people walking away through the crack in the door, and she couldn't help but feel jealous. She already knew that Ziwei was now a princess, higher in status than her, a princess, and she also knew some strange magic. She was now someone she couldn't mess with, so Xiaoyanzi instinctively sought profit and avoided harm.

When Ziwei arrived, Qianlong was talking to Mr. Yu, the chief judge of the Imperial Medical Bureau. When he saw them come in, his face immediately broke into a smile, but the worry between his brows was something Ziwei could not ignore.

"Father Emperor, what happened?"

Qianlong pointed at a memorial with a worried look on his face. "Smallpox may have occurred in Jihua Town. It's close to Xinjiang. If smallpox spreads, the army there will be..."

Fu Kang'an's expression suddenly changed. With the Hezhuo brothers in Xinjiang rebellious, the army absolutely couldn't afford any problems. [This war took place in the 22nd year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign, and I'm borrowing it here for reference.]

"Your Majesty, please let me take the imperial physicians to Jihua Town." Fu Kang'an volunteered first.

Smallpox, a highly contagious disease that has terrified people since ancient times, is incurable. Even if one survives, pockmarks remain on the face. Emperor Kangxi is said to have had many pockmarks on his face, and one of the reasons he was able to ascend the throne was because he had contracted smallpox.

Smallpox is the only infectious disease that has been conquered. When she was born, smallpox was no longer a disease. Since 77, the world has been free of smallpox virus because people discovered that the cowpox vaccine can effectively prevent the spread of smallpox virus for life.

Thinking of this, she quickly raised her hand and said, "Father Emperor, I want to go too."

"No!" Fu Kang'an refused directly with an ugly expression. Seeing her glaring at him, he softened his tone and said patiently, "Ziwei, smallpox spreads very quickly. Few people can resist it. You can't go."

Qianlong actually regretted why he called Ziwei over. He subconsciously thought that she was a fairy and must have a way to solve the problem of smallpox, but he ignored the fact that she was also a mortal.

If anything happens, the Queen will tear him to pieces. No, he won't be able to forgive himself.

"Ziwei, Fukang'an is right, it is really dangerous there. Your mother is pregnant now, why don't you stay in the palace to accompany her."

Lord Yu echoed, "Your Majesty is right. Even a strong person cannot survive smallpox, not to mention that the princess is just a weak woman. If anything happens..."

He didn't say anything else, but Ziwei could clearly see the disdain in his eyes.

Men in ancient times were really arrogant. They thought women could only live in the inner house and be men's vassals.

But she couldn't do it. She couldn't just watch history repeat itself.

"Father Emperor, you are well aware of my abilities. The smallpox virus will not hinder me in any way. In addition, I know how to completely solve the problem of smallpox, so that no one in the world will ever be afraid of smallpox again."

Qianlong stood up excitedly, "Ziwei, is what you said true? Can smallpox really be completely cured?"

"Impossible. There has been no solution to smallpox since ancient times. People can only rely on endurance. How could the princess have a solution?" Lord Yu retorted subconsciously.

Ziwei ignored him and just looked at Qianlong with a smile, "What Ziwei said is true, but we still need to verify it over there. Father Huang, if I really solve the problem of smallpox, how about you promise Ziwei a favor?"

"Your Majesty, this is impossible..." Lord Yu looked at Ziwei as if she were a witch, which made Ziwei very unhappy. However, this man was the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital, equivalent to the director, and he was still needed to promote cowpox treatment, so she didn't bother with this smelly old man.

"Shut up!" Qianlong glanced at Yu Wenlong unhappily, then looked at Ziwei and said decisively, "Okay, I promise you, as long as this smallpox problem can be completely solved, I will agree to do eight or ten things, not just one. As long as it's not against the will of heaven or harming the country, I will agree to it."

Ziwei's eyes lit up, and she smiled like a little fox. "Father Emperor, if that's the case, how about giving me the Imperial Sword? I think that official from Jihua Town needs to be punished."

He really deserves to die. He could write a memorial like that for such a big matter. It shows that he is a good-for-nothing and it is not a pity to kill him.

He readily threw something to Ziwei, "I don't have the Imperial Sword, but I'll give you my token. If you see the token, it's as if I'm here in person!"