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Yesterday at the theater, seeing the supplier demanding payment from Wu Tianji reminded Zhou Wu of something. If this thing were released, it could definitely conjure up a lot of money in a very short time.

Zhou Wu immediately wrote down his thoughts in a memorial and had it sent to the Crown Prince, who then delivered it to the Emperor.

The capital city, the Crown Prince's residence.

"Your Highness, a secret report from the South China Sea."

The secret message from the South China Sea could only have come from Zhou Wu.

Li Junren opened the secret document, and after only a few glances, his heart began to race, and his forehead began to sweat slightly.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Are you alright?"

The Crown Princess, standing to the side, was curious about what Zhou Wu had written that could make the usually calm Crown Prince so nervous.

"I may be back later. Someone, prepare the carriage and we're going to the palace."

After giving a few brief instructions to the Crown Princess, Crown Prince Li Junren hurriedly went to the palace. Zhou Wu's secret report was simply too unbelievable. As a mere crown prince, he dared not make such a decision, nor could he make it.

Inside the palace, Li Tiancheng was taking a nap. The fruits and melons from the South China Sea, and the various dried meats from Mengzi (the Kingdom of Dazi, which was incorporated into the Great Dragon Kingdom and renamed Mengzi) were Li Tiancheng's favorite snacks. Whenever he was reviewing memorials or working too late, Li Tiancheng would like to eat some. They were much tastier than the dry osmanthus cakes he used to eat.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is here."

Li Tiancheng, who was eating dried beef without any regard for his image, quickly put down the hard beef jerky in his hand and wiped his mouth with his hand as if to clean it up.

"Chengdi pays his respects to Father Emperor."

"What is it, Your Highness?"

Li Tiancheng resumed his serious demeanor.

"Father, Zhou Wu secretly reported to us about money."

When Li Junren spoke, he glanced left and right to make sure no one else was around before he felt comfortable speaking.

"Oh, let me see it."

Li Tiancheng also saw Li Junren's actions, but at this time he did not understand why the Crown Prince was so cautious. However, when he looked through Zhou Wu's memorial, he was just like the Crown Prince before, trembling with fear.

"Zhou Wu is incredibly audacious; he actually came up with this kind of idea."

Li Tiancheng wasn't angry; he genuinely admired Zhou Wu's audacity.

However, in Li Tiancheng's opinion, only Zhou Wu in the whole world would dare to come up with such an idea.

"Your Majesty, I felt that this matter was of great importance, so I quickly reported it to you. I then replied to Zhou Wu that I refused."

Li Tiancheng was pondering Zhou Wu's plan when Li Junren interrupted him. However, Li Tiancheng quickly summoned the Crown Prince.

"Wait a moment, have Zhou Wu come to the capital immediately."

"what!"

The development of this matter seemed to be somewhat beyond the Crown Prince's expectations. He had thought that his father, the Emperor, would reject Zhou Wu's idea, because even he, the Crown Prince, thought that this matter was somewhat far-fetched. However, his father neither agreed nor refused, but simply summoned Zhou Wu to the capital.

Based on my understanding of my father, this answer already indicates that my father has some thoughts on this idea.

. . . . . . .

An imperial edict was urgently sent from the capital to the South China Sea.

Zhou Wu was not surprised when he received the imperial edict, because he was already prepared to go to the capital. In such cases, he would either be directly rejected or summoned to the capital to be asked in person.

"Bai Wei, this trip to the capital will take at least three to five days, and possibly several months."

There are only two possible outcomes to this matter: either the emperor disagrees, in which case Zhou Wu can return immediately; or the emperor agrees, in which case the task will likely fall to Zhou Wu, just like the last tax reform, and Zhou Wu will have to stay in the capital for a period of time.

"My husband is going to the capital, he must have important national affairs to attend to, so you don't need to worry about things at home."

Although Li Baiwei was reluctant, there was nothing she could do. Her husband was off on important business, and as his capable wife, she couldn't hold him back.

Because Li Tiancheng was urging him to leave, Zhou Wu set off that very day. Since he had a house in the capital, he didn't need to pack any luggage, and the boat was his own, so he could just leave whenever he wanted.

However, when Zhou Wu arrived at the dock, he discovered that Estein was also there.

"What are you doing here?"

Since we've met, let's say hello.

"Sir, we've been preparing to conduct experiments here these past few days."

"What experiment?"

"We have installed the steam engine on the ship, and now we will conduct a sea trial."

"Oh, so fast? That's great! I'm going to the capital anyway, so I'll take your ship."

The steamships are already out, how could Zhou Wu not be happy with this progress? You have to understand, all the ships nowadays, whether they are the Bull Demon King or the Azure Dragon class, rely on sails. Sails rely on the wind for power, which means they are at the mercy of the weather. If there is wind, they can sail normally, but if there is no wind, these ships will stall.

However, the advent of steamships completely changed this situation, and the power output of steamships was more stable, continuous, and efficient, which was absolutely incomparable to sailing ships.

"Okay sir."

Anyway, the steamship experiment was about sailing, so it didn't matter where it went.

. . . . . .

After disembarking, Zhou Wu was still marveling at how technology had truly changed his life. In the past, it would take at least a month to travel from the South China Sea to the capital by fast horse. Later, Zhou Wu opened up the waterway, and by riding the Bull Demon King, it would take about seven or eight days. Now, the steamship could take him directly from the South China Sea to the capital in less than three days.

"Are you going back or staying in the capital for a few more days?"

"Sir, the steamship has traveled such a long distance this time, we may need to stay in the capital for a few days to inspect and repair the steam engine."

“Okay, take this sign. You are foreigners, so use it if you run into trouble. I’ll call a local friend over later, and you can contact him if you need anything.”

"Thank you sir"

Zhou Wu gave his lord's token to Estan, and then planned to ask Hua Rong and Wang Cang to help look after Estan and the other foreigners, since they were locals and it would be more convenient for them.

Zhou Wu did not go to the palace first, but went directly back to his home in the capital.

"dong dong~~"

Zhou Wu knocked on the tightly closed door.

The old gatekeeper was probably still taking a nap. He stared at Zhou Wu for a long time before he realized what was happening, and then he was pleasantly surprised.

"Master is back."

The gatekeeper's voice immediately echoed throughout the entire mansion, and the maids all rushed out.

"Oh dear, sir, you've finally returned."

"You must be tired from your journey, sir."

"Master, are you hungry? I'll go cook."

"Sir, please have a cup of tea first."

"Let me give the master a shoulder massage."

Speaking of the maids in the mansion, while they might not be considered celestial beauties, they were all quite extraordinary in appearance.

Zhou Wu didn't really have many other thoughts; he just wanted something pleasing to the eye, as everyone loves beauty.