After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 755 Court Intrigue, Dividing the Cake

"really?!"

"Yes, I have lived up to your expectations and brought back the silver mine from the Japanese pirates!"

"Good job!"

Jiang Xiaoqi really wanted to roar to the sky, but she was afraid that others would think she was crazy.

However, getting rid of the Japanese pirates' silver mine is really satisfying!

Hmph, even if I collect some interest, it's still far from enough; it's just some material possessions.

These Japanese pirates have no bottom line when it comes to doing bad things.

If given the chance, Jiang Xiaoqi felt he really wanted to eliminate all future troubles and make the people there simply disappear from this world.

What goes against nature? That applies to humans. As for animals, killing them is just killing them! What reason is needed?

Moreover, Jiang Xiaoqi believed that he had the most solid reason to stand out.

Even though no one would believe him when he said it.

"Ahem, Captain Lin did a great job. It's an insult to have a silver mine in such a small place."

"Shouldn't we just bring them all back to our Great Zhou? And then we'll have to transport them several more times?"

"If eleven ships still set off together, it is estimated that dozens more shipments will be needed."

"It will take that long? Sigh~ There are still too few ships. I wonder if His Majesty intends to continue building ships?"

Lin Feng also wanted to ask this question. Dozens of trips would take several years. It wasn't that he thought it was troublesome, but there were always things going to happen over time, and after all, it was a lot of hard-earned money!

However, his bigger question at this moment was that his master seemed to hate the Japanese. Could it be that there was some deep-seated hatred between them in the past?

That's not right. When did our master ever come into contact with the Japanese? How come he doesn't know?

Lin Feng had been following Jiang Xiaoqi for many years, so he asked the question directly.

"Master, have these Japanese offended the Chiang family in the past? You seem to have a deep hatred for the Japanese?"

"Well, how should I put it? Some people, no, some countries, are just born bad."

If we keep them around and let them grow stronger, they will surely become a threat to our dynasty in the future. We are raising a tiger to cause trouble.

They are all wolves in sheep's clothing. Don't underestimate this small, tiny place; they all harbor the ambition to annex and invade our country.

They haven't come yet because their strength doesn't allow it. Once they have a little more ability, they'll try to swallow an elephant with the strength of ants.

"Hmph, those Japanese have such huge appetites, and their consciences are utterly wicked!"

As Jiang Xiaoqi spoke, she grew increasingly angry. Her passion as a Chinese person surged up, and her face flushed red.

Seeing his master's gritted teeth, Lin Feng reassessed the Japanese.

Who would have thought that such short people from Japan were all so ambitious?!

A master wouldn't speak without reason; there must be some basis for what he says that he doesn't know about.

"Yes, that Japanese man had an ugly face and a short stature; he certainly didn't look like an upright person."

"What the master said makes sense. It's always good to be prepared and take precautions."

Jiang Xiaoqi was very pleased to see that Lin Feng was so cooperative.

"Yes, I'm so glad you understand. Not everyone can understand this. Lin Feng, you really are extraordinary!"

Raymond Lam was genuinely happy to be praised for no apparent reason, as his master rarely praises people.

"By the way, Master, the silver mine has been placed in the dock warehouse as you said, and it has not been brought back to the inner city."

"Hmm, do you know why we won't let you ship it over?"

"Uh, this... I don't know."

Jiang Xiaoqi didn't keep them in suspense, after all, Lin Feng was one of her own.

"Alas, tomorrow at court, Lord Qiu will report to His Majesty on the results of this voyage."

Of course, this is also to commend you all.

However, once Lord Qiu finishes his report, someone will surely set their sights on the silver mine.

After all, nothing stays hidden forever. Perhaps some ministers are already at home, burning the midnight oil, writing memorials.

Lin Feng frowned. The silver mine that he and his men had brought back at great risk had to be used properly and couldn't be easily devoured.

"My lord, what should we do? We were thinking that we could use this money to continue building ships. Isn't that what you meant by letting us leave it at the nearby dock?"

Jiang Xiaoqi shook his head, "It would be good if a third of these silver mines were left."

Think about it: the river needs to be repaired, His Majesty's palace needs to be built, the army needs to be paid, the south has flooded, and the north is experiencing drought, so disaster relief is also needed.

The Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Justice—every single one of them will come asking for money!

There are plenty of ready-made reasons, and each one will seem reasonable and irresistible.

Even if you bring back mountains of gold and silver, they will all be divided up.

Jiang Xiaoqi felt that the silver mine was like a big cake in front of all the civil and military officials, and everyone wanted to take the biggest slice.

Even worse, they might take the whole pot!