Wang Ye had long realized that economic development alone is far from enough to truly strengthen a nation.
Every aspect must advance together.
Economics, military, technology, culture—none can be neglected!
These are all "hard requisites," the overt ones, yet there are also some invisible factors, such as national confidence, pride, and the cultivation of patriotic fervor, which are equally crucial.
To put it frankly, only after reaching the highest echelons of power did Wang Ye understand more and more how difficult it is to govern a country, especially a major power.
With countless complexities intertwined, even though he possessed a foresight that "led" everyone by over a decade, he sometimes felt powerless.
Many things really don't shift according to one's will!
