Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 1271 - 1147: The High Tower

"Compared to your ability to expand territories, it can only be said that each has its own strengths."

Xiao Zihan’s words were actually quite modest.

After all, anyone could see that Xiao Zihan’s capability was absolutely not simple.

Not to mention anything else, the value of this Ministry of Commerce was self-evident. It is no exaggeration to say that Xiao Zihan single-handedly supported the entire Dayou nation.

Moreover, not only did he support Dayou, but he also elevated the nation’s overall economic strength by more than one level.

If not for Xiao Zihan, would Dayou’s taxes be able to be reduced? Would Dayou’s farmers be able to be directly exempted from agricultural taxes?

That would be absolutely impossible.

Or perhaps Lin Yi could achieve this too, but he currently does not have the energy to do these things. After all, even if a person is highly skilled, their energy is limited.

Currently, all of Lin Yi’s focus is on ruling the world. Asking him to immerse himself in studying the economy is unlikely, at least in the short term.

It may be said that unless he has already completed the conquest of the world, he would then start to consider these matters. Otherwise, even if his economy is prosperous and rapidly developing, what use would it be?

Of course, these words did not leave much impression on Leng Yu, as she only assumed the speaker was being modest, albeit not overly so.

After all, her achievements are right there, and it can be said that after Lin Yi conquered a city, without worrying about anything else, she could fully take charge and settle it thoroughly.

Not everyone possesses such skills; it is no exaggeration to say that within the entire Imperial Court, you would not find a second person like her.

Therefore, Leng Yu considered herself to be of great assistance to Lin Yi, and self-assumed she was pivotal to the entire Dayou nation.

Though there was one thing Leng Yu agreed on: she did not underestimate Xiao Zihan.

Even though many of Xiao Zihan’s achievements were unknown to her, just based on the things she had heard, the counterpart was a person of complexity, with highly capable methods.

Of course, if Leng Yu were fully aware of Xiao Zihan, or knew everything Xiao Zihan had done recently, she might dismiss this notion and deeply recognize how much she fell short by comparison.

Certainly, it cannot be said that there are differences between the two women; it can only be said that each has their own forte, each with their own unique strengths.

Both play to their unlimited abilities in their respective fields.

For instance, if Xiao Zihan were tasked with organizing the appointment of officials and related matters, this is not her forte.

Conversely, if Leng Yu were to engage in commerce, she might not possess the requisite mindset either.

Furthermore, Leng Yu does not have the knowledge of future generations; she does not know how to invent things, like soap, paper, etc., even if she had all the capability, she would not be able to conceive such advanced matters.

After all, the society in which Leng Yu existed limited her thoughts and cognition.

"The Madam is being overly humble. What qualifications do I have for this? All of this is due to His Majesty’s accomplishments, and as for the expansion of territories, it naturally is the personal efforts of His Majesty.

I merely finalize matters; even if I do not, there are many others who can. Even without divine abilities, others would manage it well, as there is no merit in it."

Just listening to this young lady’s speech, one could tell she is being extremely modest.

This was distinctly opposite to Leng Yu’s usual style.

Understandably, Leng Yu typically behaved dominantly; she was consistently so with anyone, except Lin Yi, always portraying a cold, decisive character with everyone else.

For this reason, Leng Yu held high prestige and authority within the Imperial Court, and every official feared her.

This was also related to the real power Leng Yu wielded; it is no exaggeration to say that if she disliked a certain official, she could directly replace them, without Lin Yi uttering a single word of objection, not caring about factional affiliations or identities.

Even if the official was the serving Minister, it was the same—a decision once made, there were more waiting to take up the vacant position.

Thus, this further bolstered Leng Yu’s prestige and solidified her authority.

However, Leng Yu was not one to abuse her power; she would handle everyone on the principles of fairness and justice.

It could be said that if Leng Yu deemed someone problematic, then they were certainly problematic; if she did not deal with you, regardless of your actual issues, at least you were deemed passable.

At the side, Lin Yi naturally understood the temperament of these two people, watching them being mutually modest, Lin Yi couldn’t help but shake his head with a slight sense of helplessness.

Xiao Zihan, hearing this, directly took Leng Yu’s hand and said:

"Sister, do not address me as ’minister’ or ’Madam’.

It seems I might be a few years older than you, so if you don’t mind, why not address me as your elder sister?"