However, Wang Jiayun quickly calmed down and pondered aloud, "Is this the Emperor's intent?"
Ye Zixuan nodded slightly and sighed, "His Majesty's ambition and grand vision reach the skies."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jiayun, his face stern, said, "It seems the Emperor wishes to emulate his predecessor, expanding territories and waging wars everywhere."
With a slight curl of her lips, Ye Zixuan spoke lightly, "It's not about waging wars everywhere, His Majesty merely wants to build several ocean-going ships to explore the Outer Sea."
Wang Jiayun grimaced and said solemnly, "The immense cost of shipbuilding is beyond imagination."
About fifteen years ago, the Emperor suddenly implemented new policies, started recruiting soldiers, expanding the arsenal, imposing heavy taxes, and mandating corvée labor, making life miserable for the people and causing countless rebellions.
