(It was amazing at noon today. I really dreamed that I was dreaming. But when I woke up, my head hurt and I felt like my energy had been drained.)
The information brought back from the East allowed everyone to see a truly vast, civilized, and widely communicated world.
While the country of Qixia was trapped in a corner, several other continents were already conducting extensive exchanges. Ships and routes from different continents connected all civilized worlds.
The outside world is so prosperous, and only the fertile continent of the West is isolated from the communication range of this civilization.
The most precious of all the information is a nautical chart. It is a chart that is seven feet wide and one long.
Liu Xinyu looked at this nautical chart. This nautical chart is similar to the Geographical Map, but it is not as complete and detailed as the Geographical Map. The drawings of each continent are very abstract, including coastlines, national boundaries, etc., or even none at all. They are all blurry.
Unclear.
But this still makes Liu Xinyu unable to put it down.
This chart includes the entire Kunlun Continent, including the eastern and southern parts of the Fertile Continent, the northwest part of the Taotu Continent, the northern part of the Rich Earth Continent, the west part of the Morning Earth Continent, and Chengtu in the north.
The slightly southern edge of the continent.
This is a map of the nautical world, a world map of this world, and a map of the civilized world. The areas not covered by this nautical map are... uncivilized areas, the fringe areas of civilization!
The West of the Fertile Continent does not even appear on the map.
Liu Xinyu hung the sea chart on the wall next to it, covering it with a map of the country of Qixia. She slowly backed away and back, and finally was able to take in a panoramic view of the sea chart.
Liu Xinyu glanced at the upper left corner of the chart (the location of Fertile Continent). There was only one point there, which was the 'Qianlong Port' that once belonged to the Canglan Kingdom. Then there were several ports in the Langya Kingdom.
Ports are connected by dotted lines. These dotted lines are the blood connecting the civilized world. However, the country of Qixia cannot enjoy the nourishment of the blood of these worlds. It can only accept the country of Canglan in the most remote corner of the world.
, the country of Taihua has been squeezed every day for thousands of years.
Look at the huge world, and then imagine the insignificance of the country of Qixia.
Liu Xinyu took a deep breath, and she suddenly understood the opinions put forward by Zhang Hao. If the country of Qixia does not make changes, it will be completely eliminated by the world.
In the outside world, global exchanges have begun. However, the country of Qixia is still trapped in a desolate corner and struggling to survive.
Only when you see the world can you understand your own insignificance!
Liu Xinyu's eyes kept searching along the navigation line, overlooking the world from an unprecedented perspective.
The current nautical chart is still very crude, but it does not stop Liu Xinyu's imagination.
A nameless pride surged in Liu Xinyu's heart.
Liu Xinyu is like this, and so is Zhang Hao. Zhang Hao is also looking at a nautical chart silently. This is the exchange of the civilized world. And if the country of Qixia wants to get rid of the current predicament, it must "overtake on the bend" and open up its own route.
Connect with the civilized world.
Liu Xinyu watched for a long time, then suddenly turned around and asked Zhang Hao: "How long will it take for the Zhang family's steel giant to set off?"
"Your Majesty, the Zhiyuan is already undergoing final inspections. Now it depends on the training situation of Dugu Junjie and others. I am going to go back and check in the next few days to make sure there are no problems, and the Zhiyuan can set off."
"Very good! I will sort out the inner treasury in the next few days to see what can be used for trading. This time, we are going to open up the route. And we will use the advantage of the ironclad ship to dominate this route."
As she spoke, Liu Xinyu suddenly released her flying sword. The flying sword remained small and moved like a pointer on the map. "I found that the current routes are all in the inland sea. At least on this map, there is no one in the open sea.
route.
For example, this route, from the west of Maotu Continent to the east of Taotu Continent, is obviously direct. However, the route has to go north around the South China Sea of Kunlun Continent, and then go south. The route is almost twice as long.
If we can cross the open sea, then we can seize this route and trade. We can gain huge wealth just by relying on transportation!"
Only provide transportation? Sea coachmen? Such thoughts suddenly flashed through Zhang Hao's mind. But he soon regained consciousness, "Your Majesty, if we want to do this, we must have enough power.
I think we can make a step-by-step development plan.
For example, we can first open up the route between the Kingdom of Qixia and the Emerald Sea. Try to contact the outside world and understand the outside world.
During this period, we continued to accumulate experience, increase the number of sailors, improve the quality of sailors, and continuously improve the technology of steel giants.
After we have accumulated enough foundation, we will try to sail south, cross the Dead Green Sea, find the west coast of the Earth Continent, and open up a new route."
After hearing this, Liu Xinyu nodded slowly. But in the next moment, she suddenly turned her head to look at Zhang Hao, with such stern eyes that Zhang Hao felt a little uncomfortable.
"What's wrong?"
"Zhang Hao, do you think we should set up a navigation-related department?"
Zhang Hao's thoughts were transferred. Today's navigation is all the work of the Zhang family and Dayang Group. In other words, even if Liu Xinyu really sets up a navigation department, it will be of no use.
It's impossible for Liu Xinyu not to see this, so what does she mean by suddenly saying this now?
Is it a temptation? Or a warning?
Seeing Liu Xinyu's extraordinarily bright, even radiant, and slightly strange eyes, Zhang Hao had to say carefully: "Your Majesty is right."
"So, do you have any suggestions?"
You are trying too hard. Zhang Hao looked into Liu Xinyu's eyes and said slowly: "I have an immature idea. That is to set up a marine trading market and use it as the center to build a transportation network across the country.
A long time ago, I said that the future of Qixia Country lies in the sea. Therefore, the next development should focus on the sea."
"Really? Since the sea is the most important thing, why did you suggest moving the capital to Jianwu County instead of... Ninghe County when you moved the capital?"
"The wealth of the Kingdom of Qixia wants to be obtained from the sea. But the land of the Kingdom of Qixia must expand inland!"
After listening to Zhang Hao's words, Liu Xinyu's eyes brightened. "Sounds good. But how do we expand our territory? Earlier you said that we cannot actively expand our territory and must cultivate credibility. Now you say that our territory must be moved inland.
expansion.
I don’t understand a bit!”
"This is not a contradiction. Your Majesty thinks that if we are strong enough, will the surrounding countries be honest? The answer is certain - no! They will be greedy.
We don’t take the initiative to attack, but we can fish!
The reason why we are not taking the initiative to attack now is because the Kingdom of Qixia does not have enough power to unify the west!
I hope that one day in the future, our emperor will move to the imperial capital of the Kingdom of Jinyang, which is the most suitable place for the six western countries in the Fertile Continent!"
After hearing this, Liu Xinyu's eyes suddenly dimmed. She looked at Zhang Hao carefully, "Zhang Hao, tell me, have you ever used any method similar to fishing on me?"
"..." What you said is ambiguous!
"Okay, you don't need to say it anymore, I understand! Now think about it, your fishing line, Zhang Hao, is really long. When we first met, you told me that the future of Qixia Country lies in the sea. Yes,
This is correct, and it seems to be correct now.
However, your Zhang family has also expanded rapidly in this process. Now, the eight towns in the fiefdom are almost the size of a county. A large ocean group has gathered almost half of the country's small and medium-sized families.
Do you... need to explain?"
Zhang Hao said calmly: "Your Majesty wants to develop the ocean, which cannot be accomplished by the strength of one family and one place. It requires the investment of half a country, or even the entire country.
If possible, I also hope that the Zhang family can monopolize all the interests, rather than establishing some Dayang Group and promoting some patent policy.
Your Majesty, I am a disciple of the Xuanzhen Sect after all. If, I mean if, the Zhang family does not care about the war in the Qixia Kingdom and develops its own affairs with peace of mind. His Highness asked, if the Zhang family has been developing silently for hundreds of years, will they have the ability to open up the sea by themselves?
road?"
The suspicion in Liu Xinyu's eyes gradually disappeared. Yes, Zhang Hao is a disciple of the Xuanzhen Sect after all. Even if the Kingdom of Qixia falls, the Zhang family will be fine. And with the ability of a cultivator, Zhang Hao will be at his peak a hundred years later
, at that time, the Zhang family was fully capable of opening up sea routes on their own.
In contrast, the current actions of the Zhang family are quite "fiery" - they feel very impatient in doing things. There is no sense of maturity and poise at all.
Thinking of this, Liu Xinyu had to ask again.
Zhang Hao looked around and found that everyone's ears pricked up. Zhang Hao said slowly: "The Zhang family was born in the country of Qixia. This is my motherland and my roots. If possible, I hope that my
The foundation of the motherland will last forever and will last forever!
I hope that one day, the entire Kingdom of Qixia can stand at the pinnacle of the world. I hope that one day, the land ruled by the Kingdom of Qixia can reach the land of the rising sun in the east, the end of the sea in the west, Beihai in the north, and Cangwu in the south.
Such a dream cannot be achieved by a family. It requires the strength of a country.
Of course, if the Zhang family can grow simultaneously during this process, I will be satisfied."
Liu Xinyu was also shocked by Zhang Hao's imagination. Her eyes moved slowly on the navigation chart, and her eyes gradually became firm. "If there are enough steel giants, we...can definitely do it!"
"We will do it!" Zhang Hao's tone also became firm. Because, Zhang Hao is thinking about the starry sky above his head, the sea... it is just the first step of his ambition. Compared to the sea, I yearn for the dazzling sea of stars more!
Liu Xinyu was silent for a moment, then suddenly sat down on the phoenix chair, looked at everyone and said, "Everyone must have heard what Zhang Hao and I discussed just now.
Everyone said, is it necessary to set up a navigation department, set up a special trading market, and formulate special laws?"
Zhao Duo immediately spoke: "Your Majesty, I think we should set up a prime minister to be responsible for the ocean. According to the discussion just now, ocean matters in the future will affect the destiny of half of the country."
Everyone has said that a marine management agency should be established.
Liu Xinyu thought for a long time and suddenly asked Zhang Hao: "Zhang Hao, can I trust you?"
"I believe Your Majesty already has the answer in his mind!"
"Ha..." Liu Xinyu smiled softly, and her face quickly turned serious: "I have decided to establish the Ministry of Ocean Development, and Zhang Hao will be appointed as the Minister of Ocean Development, with full responsibility. He will be on par with the Deputy Prime Minister.
Zhang Hao, you resigned from the post of Minister of Industry and Commerce and became responsible for all issues related to maritime development. Including navigation, technology, law, commerce, etc. But you need to accept the supervision of other relevant departments. For example, law, you need to accept the supervision of the Ministry of Justice.
.”
"Yes." Zhang Hao responded.
Everyone was in an uproar. This was the real 'Deputy Prime Minister with all the power'. Except for the word 'Deputy' in his name, he had more power than the Prime Minister. This was absolute trust.
Liu Xinyu continued: "Liu Guang, the head of the original Royal Commercial Bank, Yunying Commercial Bank, was transferred to serve as Minister of Industry and Commerce."
The new country of Qixia is constantly improving, developing and flourishing.
As soon as the arrangements here were completed, Zhang Hao received news again that Bai Ye, who also went to the East, also returned. And he really brought a master in the God Transformation stage! He was in the early stage of God Transformation.
"Invite the God Transformation Stage? What for?" Liu Xinyu looked at Zhang Hao, her eyes still a little wary.
Wu Fanghai spoke: "Your Majesty, I know about this. This matter was postponed to more than fifty days ago. At that time, in the northern battlefield, a coalition of industrial and commercial forces led by Dugu Junjie ambushed 128 Nascent Soul masters from the Kingdom of Jinyang
, achieved a huge victory.
But just when they were preparing to pursue the victory and annihilate the northern army of the Kingdom of Jinyang, the Kingdom of Jinyang's divine transformation period appeared.
Later, Dugu Junjie, Zhang Hao and others discussed and went to the Kingdom of Shaoze to hire a God Transformation Stage to fight. There were many high-level mercenaries in the Kingdom of Shaoze, including the God Transformation Stage.
Unexpectedly, this trip took more than fifty days. And we ended the war in more than fifty days."
Liu Xinyu was a little dazed for a while, what a complicated relationship...
But after all, it was the God Transformation Stage, so Liu Xinyu went to visit in person. Zhang Hao also followed. The invitation to the God Transformation Stage this time was in the name of Dayang Group.
When Zhang Hao and Liu Xinyu saw this Transformation God, he was floating in the air, silently staring at the ruins of Guangling City ahead.
This man looked to be in his thirties, wearing simple and elegant clothes. He looked like he had just retreated from the battlefield and was ready to go to the battlefield at any time. Moreover, he had a long sword hanging on his waist like a general, instead of
Most cultivators have empty hands and put the flying sword into their bodies.
Liu Xinyu came forward to pay homage generously.
Facing Liu Xinyu, the master simply nodded and flew to Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao was stunned for a while, and only Bai Ye next to him was smiling evilly. This fat and white guy smiled evilly, and he had the essence of a treacherous minister.
Zhang Hao stared blankly. This man had a resolute face, but his face seemed to be engraved with sorrow and sorrow.
He came to Zhang Hao in the transformation stage and said calmly: "You are Zhang Hao, right?"
"Ah...yes!"
"My name is Chen Yansong, and I was the captain of the guard of the Dugu family. Is my young master here with you?"
He was lying on the grass! Zhang Hao turned around and looked at Bai Ye's evil smile, and his heart suddenly exploded, as if he had been hit head-on by a bomb.
The one who can be called 'Master Dugu' in the Zhang family is not the Dugu Junjie!
The family guard is actually in the stage of becoming a god!
(Related to Dugu Junjie’s identity, see Chapter 190)
(I am in arrears during the holiday tomorrow. I will give it a try today to see if I can write it down. It will exceed 15,000 words. I will comfort everyone’s hurt hearts^_^
I’ve been eating instant noodles for several days, so I might take a break tomorrow.)