Chapter 777 - 775 Still, business matters are the priority, haha
Ye Xinyan finished speaking and silently waited for the emperor to speak. She did not look up to see the reactions of everyone present, but she generally understood their expressions and thoughts. However, at this point, speaking more would be of no use; she could only wait for the emperor to express himself before she could continue.
After a long while, the Emperor finally opened his mouth and said, "Whether it’s the Iron Workshop or the two stores, it is indeed inappropriate to use your techniques for profit without compensation. Although it does not violate the law, it is not justified in terms of reason and sentiment."
The Emperor paused for a moment and continued, "I can order them to compensate you, as long as your demands are not too excessive, I can decide on your behalf. However, your proposal that others should not be allowed to replicate is inappropriate. Not only I, but no one will support your request."
Ye Xinyan looked up and asked, "Why is it inappropriate? The Qi family and I invested a lot of financial and mental effort to create these tools. Why can’t we decide what to do with our own things?"
The Emperor furrowed his brows, genuinely puzzled; how could this normally clever woman become so confused and stubborn at such an obvious time?
"You Chenghui, explain to Miss Ye why all dynasties have never prohibited the replication of ’beneficial hands’ tools."
You Chenghui had already reviewed the case and explained it once, his explanation was well-practiced.
He promptly agreed, stood up, and repeated his previous explanation about the obstruction that limiting the replication of tools would pose to agricultural and construction activities among the common people.
"Do you understand now?" The Emperor’s tone had softened by this point. He was aware of some of these tools, such as the highly ingenious Chain Inversion Device. He understood Ye Xinyan’s thoughts, but for the convenience of the court, the people, and the craftsmen, it was best to promote these tools as quickly as possible, which meant inconveniencing her somewhat.
Ye Xinyan paused before saying, "Lord You’s meaning, I understand. However, Lord You does not seem to grasp my point."