The other side.

On the side of the Union of Rice Island.

The predicament that they are facing now has been somewhat improved with the support of some new small lords who have recently joined the group.

But there is still no room for optimism.

In the various marginal seas, the Mizhou Alliance has gone too far, and now it seems to have become a rat that everyone shouts and fights.

The detachments of the detachments have become more cautious, and many of the more popular rich resource islands have been avoided far away, lest they be ambushed. Only a small amount of resources can be snatched from some less important islands.

Sometimes, even if they encounter the native fleet, they will only engage in a simple tentative engagement, and then leave the battlefield.

The situation was stalemate for a while.

But this situation is completely different from their original idea, sweeping through all seas, plundering countless resources, and developing rapidly.

Such a stalemate is very detrimental to the development and growth of the Mizhou Alliance.

Not only did they not get the resources, but the pace of development was disrupted, because the main goal had always been to conquer the indigenous people and grab the resources, and the great farming and search for resource islands that other forces had originally carried out were not carried out.

Although the Mizhou Alliance is large and has an advantage in the war, it also needs to feed many people.

On the one hand, the war is stalemate, and on the other hand, the territory does not pay attention to its own business, and there is a feeling of taking care of one and losing the other.

In the short term, there is still no sign of solving the dilemma.

......

Time passes.

Three months later.

At this time, it was already the fifth year of the advent of the Star World.

In the study of the Lord's Mansion, the administrative officer is making a routine report: "...... Immortal River City has been basically completed, and the important institutions and major workshops in the territory have all been transferred and put into use. The city management responsibilities of the pioneer team are also being handed over one after another, and all the cities have been incorporated into the territorial management system, and the development work of the Golden Island will continue to ......"

“...... As of this week, the population of the territory has exceeded 200,000, including more than 40,000 artisan lords, more than 10,000 technical lords, and more than 25,000 combat lords......"

“...... All kinds of special products and Yuanli medicinal materials are growing well, the output of purple sea herbs has increased steadily, and it has become the most important cultivation medicine in the territory, and the major mineral deposits have been mined smoothly, and a steady stream of various materials have been provided for the territory......"

“...... Three small metal ores have been newly discovered, five low-level specialties, and one low-level medicinal herb specialty, all of which have been professionally protected and developed, enriching the resources of the territory......"

Lin Xiao listened a little absentmindedly.

Now, as the territory grows larger, the population grows, and there are more and more affairs.

A territory is inherently similar to a country.

In the early stage, at the village and town level, because of the small territory and small population, it may be possible to do everything in detail.

But now, the size of the Xianhe Territory is comparable to a city-level territory, managing millions of square kilometers of golden islands and large sea areas, more than a dozen major cities, and a population of 200,000, he can basically only focus on key matters.

Fortunately.

He has a lean and efficient government office, which can basically straighten out everything and manage it well.

And he, as he is now, just sits behind the desk, leisurely sipping golden tea, and calmly listening to the report of the administrative officer.

After the lengthy report was over, and he was just about to inquire about the progress of the crystal tablet materials, a surprised voice came: "Master, Mr. Cecil is here, and he is asking for your summons. ”

Lin Xiao's face was happy: "Invite him in." ”

Not long ago, Cecil had told him that only the last one percent of the Crystal Tablet material was left, and he would collect all of them.

Now that he's back, could it be that he's bringing good news?

As Cecil's figure appeared under the leadership of the butler, the answer quickly came out: "Your Highness, fortunately, with the efforts of the trade fleet, all the upgrade materials of the lord's crystal tablet have been collected and stored in the territory treasury!"

The old captain, who was unfortunately captured by pirates, was like a second spring after joining the Xianhe Territory, not only managing the trade fleet in an orderly manner, but also taking care of the fleet.

Today.

The trade routes of the Immortal River Territory have basically covered eight marginal sea areas, five chaotic sea regions, and three core sea areas, and the trade objects have covered almost one-third of the territory of the entire star world.

Coupled with sufficient gold coin offensive and fast enough sea ships, it was possible to collect those rare and even rare precious rune materials in the past two years or so.

"Very well, I was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency and speed of the trade fleet, and I have to praise you for your work. Lin Xiao looked at his sea officer and fleet leader with satisfaction, and did not hesitate to praise, "Tell all the crew members for me that their merits will be remembered and rewarded after the promotion of the territory, and the territory will not forget the contribution of every citizen." ”

"Your Highness is glorious!" Cecil replied excitedly.

The political officer next to him also looked excited: "Glory belongs to His Highness, glory belongs to the great Xianhe Lord!"

Looking at the two people who couldn't suppress the excitement in their hearts, Lin Xiao sighed in her heart.

It's not easy.

It is not easy for Xianhe to lead to this day.

From the initial cautiousness, seizing one opportunity after another, and finally with foresight and some luck, he rushed to the first place in the selection.

But in the face of large forces, it is far from enough.

Along the way, through the crisis of the Immortal Extermination Alliance, the battle for treasure, and the battle of the coalition army...... and then through the storm sea, after hard work, I found the place of rise - the golden island.

Take off from there.

Various minerals, medicinal materials, and specialties have been discovered one after another.

Cities are constantly being built, people are constantly being recruited, and troops are constantly being raised.

Coupled with sufficient finances, a huge trade circle, and almost massive resources.

Strength has been leaping almost all the time.

These are all accumulated bit by bit.

For example, in the study of runes, if there is no long-term and continuous investment, there are no whimsical ideas, there is no genius who transforms ideas into physical objects step by step, and the territory is not so sufficient that it is almost inexhaustible gold coins.

In fact.

In the previous life, when those large lord forces collected the first crystal tablet materials for the promotion of the city level, the fastest was the eighth year of the advent of the star world.

Although there are reasons for the inconvenience of communication in various seas, at least all the forces of several marginal seas can be concentrated to collect.

With the huge size of the large force, it was only in the eighth year that this was done.

And what about the fairy river collar.

It's only been the fifth year since this was done.

Other words.

In Immortal River City, when the entire light blue sea, or all the marginal seas, is full of war, and many lords and forces are confused about the future.

The Immortal River Leader has silently collected all the materials for the upgrade of the Crystal Monument.

Soon, promoted to the city level!

......

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