Is there anything else?
Huang Longsi's eyes flashed as he glanced at the other nine people around him, and finally gave up the idea of continuing to speak, so he didn't say anything more.
Having already offended many local governors, there was no need to further block his classmates' path.
He shook his head and said humbly, "Your Majesty, the Great Liang is now in a golden age. My Huang Longsi is only of limited knowledge and can only see this issue."
As for the other problems, I really can't find any, please forgive me, Your Majesty!
call!
Upon hearing this, the other nine people breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed considerably.
If Huang Longsi were to reveal all these national policies at once, those who came after would be in an awkward position, practically making a fool of themselves.
Thinking of this, the nine people couldn't help but feel more grateful to Huang Longsi; this guy was really good at getting along with people.
"That kid's smart!"
Seeing his humility, Lin Yi immediately held him in higher regard. Although he had offended many governors earlier, which was a reckless act, he had left himself some room for maneuver at this moment.
He acts with composure and is a promising talent; at least he's not a reckless fool.
After giving him a meaningful look, Lin Yi turned his gaze to Zhang Zizai, who came in second, and smiled, " Zhang Zizai, the arrogant scholar, I've heard your name many times. What's your answer?"
Pfft!
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but chuckle. This guy didn't have a good reputation; it was all bad. Moreover, he had even insulted the emperor's father-in-law. He was definitely a ruthless person.
However, his ability to rank second in the re-examination shows that his strength should not be underestimated.
"Hey-hey..."
Zhang Zizai blushed and chuckled dryly, "Your Majesty, that was all due to my youthful arrogance. However, I have never harmed the people of Great Liang slightest, and I am truly grateful to Your Majesty."
You killed those villains, avenged us, and gave us, the people of the border, safety and dignity!
Although he knew the Emperor was a magnanimous person, he dared not be too presumptuous.
The emperor is indeed magnanimous, but he is also quite magnanimous when it comes to killing people, so he thinks it's better to be humble and say some nice things first.
"Ha ha!"
Lin Yi chuckled and said irritably, "Your flattery won't work. Tell me your opinion on this question. I always win people over with Win People Over with Virtue. If your proposed national policy doesn't satisfy me, you'll probably lose this opportunity."
Upon hearing this, the latter's gaze sharpened, and he immediately became serious.
He bowed solemnly and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, Zhang Zizai does not possess the talent to govern a country, but he has found a path to wealth for the Great Liang, enough for the Great Liang to squander for a hundred years."
The path to wealth?
Lin Yi was dumbfounded. Could it be that the question he gave was too obscure, so Zhang Zizai didn't understand it? How did this lead to the path to wealth?
He frowned and said, "Oh, what do you mean?"
The others exchanged bewildered glances, wondering how this could have suddenly turned from a national policy into a path to wealth; this guy's approach was somewhat outrageous.
However, this source of wealth, enough for the Great Liang to squander for a hundred years, stirred everyone's hearts. If it were true, it would be an astronomical figure, and they couldn't help but look forward to it.
Zhang Zizai noticed the doubts of the crowd and took out his manuscript to show everyone, which was clearly a nautical chart.
He said with a hint of excitement, "After Your Majesty defeated the Jackal Kingdom last time, I wanted to obtain a great gift for Your Majesty as a way to repay your great kindness."
"After much deliberation, I am convinced that His Majesty will inevitably wage war against the West in the future, so I am preparing to find a shortcut to the West."
"The original plan was to cross the Hengduan Mountains, but unfortunately, it fell through. However, perseverance pays off, and I eventually discovered a sea route that could take me around to the Great West Empire."
"This time I took my men there, and we did indeed reach the Great West Empire. However, just as I was preparing to return, we unexpectedly veered off course and went the wrong way."
"But to my utter surprise, this accident led me to discover an astonishing treasure."
As he spoke, his eyes became increasingly fervent, even gleaming with a golden light.
Grunt!
A treasure trove of incredible value?
Everyone couldn't help but swallow hard, feeling a little tempted.
That's a huge amount of money; nobody dislikes money.
Did it deviate from the course?
Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat. Could this guy have accidentally discovered some kind of golden island?
However, this guy is quite a character. He actually knows how to find a pledge of loyalty and to join the Great Liang after finding something good. This guy is definitely a sly one.
Seeing that the Emperor was still listening and didn't think he was crazy, Zhang Zizai was overjoyed and continued speaking.
"That's a fleet!"
"This transport fleet stretched endlessly across the sea, forming a massive dragon that headed west. The sudden appearance of this mysterious force made me uneasy, so I sent people to secretly keep an eye on them."
"Through long-term observation, I discovered that this is a fleet specifically for transporting supplies, which departs periodically. It carries not only mountains of wealth but also a large number of slaves."
"There were soldiers guarding the ship, and these soldiers were all hideous, punching and kicking the slaves. It was then that I realized we had encountered sea pirates."
"These people have committed murder and robbery, amassed a great deal of ill-gotten wealth, and deserve to be punished by All Under Heaven. Therefore, I have sent someone to contact His Majesty's navy, hoping that Lord Gan Ning will uphold justice for the victims."
"After investigating, Lord Gan Ning decisively struck and captured the enemy, rescuing the poor hostages. It was later discovered that the enemy was a band of robbers who had plundered a resource-rich continent and were therefore continuously transporting supplies back..."
Forehead!
Lin Yi's lips twitched. He finally understood why Gan Ning had gone to the Great West Empire to rob the Land of the Far West. It turned out it was because of Zhang Zizai's tip.
This guy was really lucky. The Net didn't even encounter anyone from the Land of the Far West, but he accidentally deviated from his course and ran into them, and even came back alive.
In that case, this guy really did a great job; he was the one who caught the tail end of the Land of the Far West.
If handled well, it's even possible to use the captured slaves to deduce the location of that continent, which would then be a truly astonishing treasure.
He nodded slightly and smiled, "What a lucrative path to wealth! You've got such good fortune; no wonder you dare say you could squander enough money for the Great Liang for a hundred years."
The amount of resources a continent must possess is almost unimaginable.
If we only consider resources like food, then it's practically inexhaustible. As long as there's enough land, it means an endless supply of food—this is no exaggeration.