"Let's send the personnel and supplies we got this time, and when next spring comes, the batch of slaves and supplies you requested from the foreigners will also be delivered."
"By then, even if the Bari tribe is aware of it, there will be nothing they can do against the Qionuo tribe."
"Well...that's very good." Nan Yanxi nodded with satisfaction.
The two of them chatted one by one and gradually walked away.
...
The next day, at the Nanhai court, the envoy from Dayan wanted to argue with Nanyanxi.
However, because of the exposure of Lin Shenqing's identity, he was completely passive.
Finally, after arduous bargaining, the two countries reached a final agreement.
Dayan handed over the entire Longya Islands to the South China Sea and sent 5,000 slaves.
Nanhai regards Dayan as its superior state and agrees to pay tribute every year. However, due to the turmoil in the country this year, tribute will be waived for one year.
The Nanhai Kingdom agreed that when the defense of the Longya Islands is handed over and the slaves are delivered, Jiang Bing and Taisun will be sent back safely.
Nan Yanxi, on behalf of the Nanhai Kingdom, solemnly signed his name on the credential and stamped it with the seal of the Nanhai Kingdom.
After everything was over, the Yan envoy met Lin Shenqing again.
After making sure that the great-grandson was eating well, sleeping well, not only not suffering any trouble, but also gaining weight, he returned to the Yan Kingdom with great satisfaction and went on business.
After all, in their view, their country is huge and a barren archipelago in the south is of no use.
Five thousand slaves are even more trivial and not worth mentioning.
But in exchange for his grandson's safety, Nanhai Kingdom became a vassal and paid tribute every year.
Originally, when Lin Shenqing's identity was not exposed, the purpose of the Yan envoy coming to negotiate was almost the same.
Now, it’s done effortlessly, and I have all the face and dignity, so what’s left to be dissatisfied about?
However, how could the Yanshi know?
Nan Yanxi, who looks pleasant on the surface, is secretly thinking about how to destroy them within a year.
It can be said that people's hearts are separated from each other.
At this time, Nan Yanxi was explaining something to Nangong Wenjian and Hua Luoli.
News came from the Qinglian Mountains that the road has been repaired and is ready for action at any time.
Therefore, Nan Yanxi wanted Nangong Wenjian and Hua Luoli to return to Yuzhou with a new army of 10,000 firearms.
Use the fastest speed to eliminate the living dead in the mountains and pull all the treasures of Hulan Kingdom to the South China Sea.
As for why the two of them were sent there, this is very important.
Nangong Wenjian is the number one master in Nan Yanxi besides Huo Tianying, and he is also the master of Qinglian Sword Sect.
It would be most appropriate for him to lead the team back.
As for why Hua Luoli was asked to follow, it was naturally to continue to bring the two of them together.
The two of them also knew that by transporting those gold coins and wealth back, they would probably realize full weaponization in advance before the reform took effect.
Naturally, I didn't refuse this mission, I just agreed and went out.
Looking at the backs of the two of them, Nan Yanxi smiled easily. He didn't know whether he was grateful or guilty for his master.
But looking at Nangong Wenjian's face, he seems to be in a good mood recently.
He speaks with more energy, feels full of energy, and has some light in his eyes.
Just as I was thinking about it, a guard outside the door suddenly came to report: "Your Highness, your noble lady is here."
"Please quickly..."
"yes!"
After a short while, Li Shuwan walked in wearing a smart outfit, hands behind her back, and walked in casually.
"Hmm...Tsk, tsk, tsk...Brother Nan, look at your behavior, it really looks like that."
"Hehe... right?" Nan Yanxi smiled and stretched out his hands, showing off his newly made prince's dragon robe.
"Hey? Wan'er, didn't you go back to your hometown? Why did you come back so soon?"
Li Shuwan smiled sadly: "There's nothing good to do. There's no one at home anymore. I just tidied up briefly."
After saying that, he turned around and sat on the chair: "Today, I am here to announce a good thing to His Royal Highness."
"This time I went back and inspected several black-crossed places nearby. Preliminary analysis showed that they were mineral deposits."
"Minerals?" Nan Yanxi exclaimed, "Wha... what kind of mines?"
"As far as what has been discovered so far, there are two silver mines and one copper mine, and the exploration and excavation of the others are being stepped up."
Li Shuwan paused: "So, is it possible that the so-called biggest secret of the South China Sea...is the mineral deposits."
Hearing this, Nan Yanxi's eyes widened in disbelief: "In other words... this South China Sea Islands is a mining island?"
"We are still investigating." Li Shuwan nodded slowly: "But, if nothing else happens, it should be."
The shocked Nan Yanxi suppressed the ecstasy in her heart and slowly sat back in her chair.
He took out a copy of the treasure map from his arms, opened it and threw it on the table.
Counting it down carefully, there are nearly a hundred places marked with black crosses.
If they were all minerals, then... wouldn't he have made a fortune?
With this thought in his mind, his eyes caught sight of the only red cross on the treasure map.
Three big characters are clearly written on the red cross, Qinglongmen.
If the black cross is a mineral deposit, what is the red cross? It should be the huge wealth that the previous dynasty used to make a comeback.
Nan Yanxi touched her chin, it seemed that it was time to deal with the Qinglongmen.
This is his mother's natal home, so logically speaking, he should also go there.
After pondering for a while, Nan Yanxi immediately ordered Li Shuwan: "Wan'er, in this case, you will be solely responsible for these places marked with black crosses."
"I will take note of King Zhenxi and the others and fully cooperate with you."
"Once discovered, it will be immediately classified as state-owned and manpower will be organized to mine it immediately."
"Just remember that if you occupy people's fields and houses, you will be compensated ten times the value, and it must be paid immediately."
"Oh, don't worry..." Li Shuwan smiled and said, "Isn't this girl one of those corrupt officials?"
"In this way, among the idle members of your family, I can choose a few who are angry with me and go with them."
Nan Yanxi smiled and nodded: "Okay... those lazy girls, it's up to you to choose."
"Just take good care of them."
"Don't worry!" Li Shuwan rolled her eyes: "Oh, by the way...are you going to Qinglongmen?"
"That's right." Nan Yanxi nodded: "That's my mother's property, and I should take it back."
"Besides, I have to check out that red marked place as soon as possible."
Then he explained: "It's not that I love money, but money is needed for national construction."
"Nowadays, various places are vying to build national schools and national hospitals, and various government offices are also dividing their rights. Each of these requires money."
"That treasure from the previous dynasty is a huge fortune, so naturally we can't let it go."
Hearing this, Li Shuwan smiled: "I understand this. Your ideas are novel, but very practical."
"I admire the fact that every common person has a farm, a book to read, and a place to see a doctor without having to bear heavy taxes."
"To put it bluntly, you are much better than other emperors..."
Such a compliment made Nan Yanxi feel embarrassed.
She scratched her head in embarrassment: "Wan'er was so impressed. This is not my fault alone."
"The ministers, people's representatives, and soldiers' representatives came up with these ideas."
"And my women, we all want to do it together and discuss it together."
"This is also the first time for me to be an emperor. I have no experience, but I feel like I can provide a good life for the people."
"I established a cabinet and asked each state government and each department to send permanent representatives. This is to avoid a monologue and to accommodate everyone's opinions."
After saying that, he patted Li Shuwan on the shoulder and said with a smile: "If Wan'er has any suggestions or opinions, you can tell me at any time."
"Let's work together to build our country."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk... You are really different from others."
Li Shuwan smiled and shook her head: "No wonder, the world is in your hands so easily."
"I believe that in your hands, people's lives will be better. Come on!"
The two chatted for a few more words, and then Li Shuwan said goodbye and left.
...
Time flies like a shuttle and flies by like a white horse passing by.
Nanhai and Beiyuan, under the leadership of Nan Yanxi and others, have gradually entered the right track after a winter of development.
Since the South China Sea has a tropical climate, winter is not cold.
Therefore, this winter, the Northern Plains is dormant, and the Daxia Yan is semi-dormant.
Only the South China Sea is making every effort to develop.
With the power in hand, Qinglongmen was easily captured, and all the mineral deposits marked on the treasure map were explored and mining began one after another.
Various reforms have also achieved initial results.
The tax revenue, people's livelihood, and military of Nanhai Kingdom have reached an unprecedented height.