Zhou Shuren's offhand remark silenced the room in an instant; he felt all eyes falling on him. Used to it, his first thought was of silver.
The officials from the Shipbuilding Department were as quiet as chickens, indeed, as the Minister of Revenue had said, a significant amount of silver was spent. This was not just about improved blueprints; all the modifications involved silver, and their gaze turned to the Emperor.
The Emperor looked at the blueprints, "Hmm."
Zhou Shuren fell silent. What did the Emperor's single 'hmm' mean!
Afterward, the Emperor didn't plan to ask Zhou Shuren anything, fearing that Zhou Shuren's words would revolve around silver again.
Zhou Shuren didn't want to speak either, but his eyes couldn't help wandering to the materials used everywhere, silver, silver.
The officials from the Shipbuilding Department were sweaty and had gradually distanced themselves from the Minister of Revenue, feeling the pressure too intense when walking together.