"I want to send some of my men to the Central Plains to learn how they grow food, make tools, and govern their regions. When they return, we can build the Jin Kingdom into something better."
The First Prince immediately said, "Father King, that is a wonderful idea! I am willing to take the lead and study in the Central Plains. Once I have learned the necessary skills, I will return and help you govern the Jin Kingdom."
The Second Prince and Third Prince also volunteered, hoping to accompany him to the Central Plains.
The King looked at his sons and smiled with satisfaction. "Good! All of you should go and bring back as much useful knowledge as you can. Then, not only can the Jin Kingdom live peacefully alongside the Central Plains, but we can also grow stronger and let our people live and work in peace."
Lin Taichu was even more delighted to hear this. "It is truly wonderful that Your Majesty has such thoughts. If the Jin Kingdom sends envoys to the Central Plains, Gao Yang and I can introduce them to officials there, making negotiations between both sides smoother."
The King looked gratefully at Lin Taichu. "Then I must thank you both. With your help, I feel much more assured."
That afternoon, the King issued two orders. The first commanded the border troops to halt all offensive actions, remain stationed where they were, and protect the safety of the border residents.
The second was to select fifty officials and craftsmen who were proficient in writing and quick-witted, with the First Prince leading them to the Central Plains to study.
Once the news spread, the entire royal city erupted with excitement.
When the people heard that there would be no more war and that the Jin Kingdom