At this point, Old Madam Yu couldn't help but think of the past. Her eyes were complicated. "Your second uncle joined the Hanlin Compilation and sorted out the old books of the previous dynasty. He had the intention to train the navy and open up a sea route. With Xia Yansheng's support, he went to Fujian and completed the 'Sea Map Strategy' with the help of the Xie family."
"He summarized the various benefits of open maritime trade, mentioned various drawbacks, and even proposed a solution. These are all the foundations of the Xie family's past maritime voyages and are extremely valuable. As soon as the Sea Map was presented, most of the court officials supported open maritime routes and the development of maritime trade."
