"Because our traditional festival, the Reed Dance Festival, is usually held in August." Driver's Road.

It turns out that the Reed Dance Festival is one of the two traditional celebrations in the country of Swa, which originated from the coming-of-age festival of young girls, and is a grand gathering attended by unmarried girls across the country, and it is also the most important festival in the country.

Every August, the "Great Wizard" of Swaa will select an auspicious day for the zodiac according to the solar calendar, and then report to the king and announce the start date of the Reed Dance Festival.

The festival lasts for eight days. The sixth day of the festival is a real prom party. The maidens will pile up the reeds in front of the palace where the Queen Mother lives and show off their dancing to their heart's content. On the seventh day, the most important day of the ball, the king would go to the ball to have fun with the people and choose a beautiful girl to be the princess.

"Speaking of which, the girls are really unfortunate now." An old black woman next to the driver said that she was the driver's wife, Zajira.

"What's wrong?" Jiepan asked.

Zajira said: "Our king is good in everything, but he doesn't like concubines too much. Every year for such a big ceremony, girls from all over the country come to him to ask him to choose, but he only symbolically picks one. Think about it, every year out of 100,000 girls, only one can become a princess, how miserable it is. ”

"Do you think it's a tragedy not to be chosen by the king?" Liu Ruowu asked.

Zajira said, "At least it can't be called lucky, right?" Eh, our wise majesty, with only more than 30 wives and more than 50 children, is really heartbroken for the kingdom! ”

"yes, he has too few children." The driver nodded, "If it weren't for the hard work, he would definitely be able to have more than a thousand children and grandchildren like the old king." ”

"What is she talking about?" Wu Na didn't understand English and asked Liu Ruowu quietly.

Liu Ruowu said: "She said that the king only has more than 30 wives and 50 children, which is too little. If only he could have more than a thousand children and grandchildren, like the old king. ”

"It's a little less than our king." Wu Na glanced back at Li Yi.

Li Yi smiled: "Mother-in-law, I only have eight wives now, which is not as good as others, and the children are all in your wombs, and I haven't seen any of them!" ”

Wu Na didn't want to argue with Li Yi, turned her head with a red face, and said to Liu Ruowu: "You ask her about the local festival again." ”

Liu Ruowu then continued to chat with Zajira in English.

When it comes to the Reed Dance Festival, Zajira is very disdainful: "We had a festival at that time, and we didn't have a single piece of clothing in our body, and we proudly showed people the beauty of the reeds, but now the festival is completely off, and they still have to wear a skirt." ”

The driver turned around and said, "Yes, the International Women's Organization strongly attacked our festival, and our merciful king ordered everyone to wear skirts. Even though everyone's skirts are short and there's nothing in them, you can't just lie on the ground and admire them, right? ”

"His Majesty is just too merciful, always holding foreigners." Zajira sighed.

Lin Ruyu whispered to Li Yi: "The people of this country are really interesting, every year they drag them to the palace to dance and let them wear a skirt, but they are not satisfied." ”

Li Yi said: "Many things are a habit. They are used to such festivals, and the slightest change is difficult to accept. ”

In the center of Babane, the capital of the Swa, there is a huge complex surrounded by greenery, which is the palace of the king of Swa, and the royal villa.

On a sumptuous sofa in the palace, Engwani III was watching television. It's an American comedy. The king had been studying in England when he was young, but he loved to watch American dramas.

Ngwani III is forty-five years old, and when he ascended to the throne, he was ridiculed by countries around the world, and even the people were deeply suspicious of him. Now, however, there is not a single person in the country who does not support him. His country has also changed from an indigenous country to a well-off country where people can live and work in peace and contentment.

"Alas, it would be nice if our country, like those big dogs in the Middle East, had endless oil." Ngwani III thought secretly.

The same king, the king of the Middle East, can sit and count the money just because there is oil in the ground. And he, all day long, has to think about how the farmer's produce will be sold.

However, over the years, the country has been on the right track, and he is no longer as busy as before, and he will watch TV and relax when he has nothing to do.

"Your Majesty, is the TV good-looking, or am I good-looking?" A young girl full of youth said in Ngwani III.

Noli was the concubine of Ngwani III at last year's Reed Dance Festival and his thirty-third wife, who just turned 18 this year. In early April, she gave birth to a daughter for Ngwani III.

"Of course my little Nonie is the best-looking." Ngwani III kissed the maiden gently, "Go and take care of your daughter, I guess she's hungry." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." The girl sent a flying slash and exited the office. Ngwani III turned his head and continued to watch his television.

"Dangdang!" There was a knock on the door from the outside.

Thinking that Noli had forgotten something, Ngwani III said lightly, "Come in." ”

"Hello, Your Majesty, it's an honor to meet you."

Fluent English sounded from behind, and Engwani III turned his head in surprise, only to see a man in a suit - an Oriental?

"Who are you? How did you get in here? What about the guards? Guardsman! ”

Uninvited guests suddenly broke into the palace, and Ngwani III certainly knew that something was wrong with the security system. He shouted several times, but no one answered.

"Don't waste your efforts, the guards won't come. Your Majesty, can you talk about it? Li Yi asked.

Ngwani III secretly picked up the phone and put it behind him, while saying gently: "What do you want to talk about?" ”

Li Yi saw his small movements and chuckled: "You don't have to secretly imitate it, you can call anyone and see if anyone can pick it up." ”

Ngwani III's face changed, and he took the phone and dialed the number. Then he was surprised to find that the phone could not be unplugged at all!

"If I were you, I wouldn't think about those lucky things, can you pour me a cup of tea?" Li Yi sat generously on the king's sofa.

Ngwani III's face sank like water, and he said coldly: "I don't have tea here, only coffee." ”

"Coffee is fine, no added sugar." Li Yi said.

Ngwani III made a cup of coffee for Li Yi, and then sat down across from him: "What do you want to talk about?" ”

Li Yi said: "I originally asked you through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maori State, but you didn't agree, so I had to come by myself." ”

"Oh, you're the Maori merchant?" Ngwani III blinked.

He was impressed by this invitation. However, the Māori state is at the westernmost tip of northern Africa, and the Swa-kingdom is at the southernmost tip of Africa, and the difference between the two is 108,000 miles. Coupled with the abject poverty of the Maori country, he did not feel that the merchant had anything to offer.

"That's right, it's me, the chairman of the Yuxue Foundation." Li Yi introduced himself.

Ngowani III said: "I remember that the Maori country was a country of whites and blacks, and you didn't look like Maori at all. ”

Li Yi said: "That's right, I immigrated from Huaxia. Our company is very strong and would like to invest in your country. ”

Ngwani III frowned: "Why are you investing in our country?" ”

Li Yi said: "Your country is a small country, but it has fertile land and a strong government. I trust you and your men to protect my assets. ”

"Haha, I'm protecting your assets?" Ngwani III was somewhat baffled.

Li Yi said: "Yes, Africa is not a good environment for investment. For example, your neighbor Nanfei. It was the most prosperous nation south of Salah, but it was a mess. If I had invested in a farm there, it would have been looted, and I wouldn't have any reason to go. ”

Ngwani III said: "I know a little bit about the situation over there, but in fact it is not so chaotic. If you really want to invest, you can make a good appearance in various departments such as the Jingjing Inspection Bureau, and nothing big will happen. ”

"I don't want to do small things, I just want to be stable in business. But in Nanfei Investment, if I don't keep it, it's really hard to say. ”

Ngwani III said: "Then tell me, what exactly do you want to invest in our country?" Although China's economic level is not as good as that of Nanfei, it is indeed much better than Nanfei in terms of security. ”

Li Yi said: "I want to buy a large amount of land from you and transform it into a farm to produce food and other products. ”

"You want to buy land?"

"Yes, I'm going to buy a large piece of land, cooperate with me, you can make a lot of money, and I won't let you suffer."

Ngwani III frowned and said slowly: "Not for sale." ”

"Why? Mutual benefit is beneficial to everyone. Li Yi said.

Ngwani III said: "Don't think I'm fooled. Over the years, I have been cautious, but many national properties have been usurped by foreigners. You just talk about tourism, now my country's tourism companies, most of them are opened by Nanfei people, every year tourists leave a lot of garbage, our citizens have to deal with it, but the money is all made by the CEOs of Nanfei.

There is also this correspondence, it was Nanfei Company who asked me to sign a contract at the beginning, and now I have to pay Nanfei people every time I make a phone call. There are also many high-polluting enterprises in our country, I won't talk about it.

I know that we are a small country, we don't have the money and technology without you, and sometimes we have to let you make the money. But there is some money I can earn for you, and some money that I cannot. Every inch of land in the country of Swa's land belongs to the people of Swa, to the major tribes, and I will not give it to foreigners, never. ”

Li Yi asked, "Really never?" ”

"Never."

"Is there any other possibility?"

"Nope."

Li Yi smiled: "I appreciate you a little." I'm guessing you know that if something happens here, no soldier will be able to save you. It is true that you are the king, but the country is not yours alone, you can find more people to discuss the land matter, and don't give up the possibility of reciprocity for everyone. ”

"Are you threatening me?" Ngwani III asked coldly.

Li Yi said: "You can understand it this way. ”

Ngwani III snorted lightly: "I have been a king for more than twenty years, and if I can win the love of the people, I will not be threatened in any way." The country of Siwa has been passed down to this day, defeating the Zulus, Boers, and British, and it is only then that our land is preserved. Every inch of our land is priceless, it is non-transferable, my head can be broken, and the land cannot be sold!

I don't know what happened to your guards, but I order you, in the name of the king of Swa land, get out of here! ”

"You say it again?" Li Yi said.

"Get out of here!" Ngowani III.

Li Yi nodded and said, "I really appreciate you very much, but it's a pity that you are in my way." Remember, when you say 'no', you have to have not only courage, but also strength, but unfortunately you don't have the strength. When you die, I will try to be kind to your wife and daughter, goodbye. ”

Ngwani III was horrified, and then felt a heavy eyelid. His fat body crooked and he collapsed on the couch. On TV, the American drama continued to play, and laughter kept coming.

In the royal villa complex outside the palace, Jablilé stared blankly at the sky in the distance. Although he is a prince, he is looked down upon by his siblings, because he is a eunuch, and his mother is not favored.

Fifteen years ago, Tsetseloh made a sensation when he entered the palace, because that year His Majesty had decreed that girls under the age of eighteen in Swa, in order to prevent the spread of AIDS, should not have sex with anyone or face a fine. As a result, at the Reed Dance Festival that year, the beautiful Celzero was favored by the king, but she was only sixteen years old.

The king weighed it and decided to make Natsetselo his concubine and at the same time pay a cow to the treasury. The king, who has always been self-disciplined, took the initiative to break the law for Celzero and paid a cow, which shows how outstanding Catelo's appearance is.

It's a pity that Cezelo doesn't serve people. During the first two years of her stay in the palace, the king often favored her, after which the newcomers replaced her. She was still beautiful, but she didn't even have a chance to talk to the king. Because she gave birth to a son who couldn't be used, many people thought that she had a curse on her, and she had to walk around.

"Well, if only I hadn't been sick. I want to be a king, I want my mother to be a queen mother, not to be looked down upon. Jablilé muttered.

"Hello, Your Highness the Prince." Li Yi walked up to Jiblilé and greeted him with a smile.

"Huh?" Jabril was taken aback, completely unaware of where the foreigner had come from.

"Do you want to be king?" Li Yi asked.

"I, I can't be." Jabril swallowed and replied dumbfounded.

"I can help you." Li Yi said.

"You, you're a doctor? Can it cure my disease? However, Nan Fei's doctors all said that there was no cure for my illness. The young prince didn't have much thought, and thought that Li Yi was his father's guest, "Even if my illness can be cured, I can't be a king, my mother has two children, not a single birth." ”

Li Yi said: "I'm not here to treat you, I'm just for you to be the king." None of the problems you are talking about are problems, as long as you listen to me completely in the future, you are the future king. ”

"Can I let my mother live in the palace?" Jablilé asked.

"Yes, as long as you're obedient."

"Can I have as much pocket money as my brothers?" Jablilé asked.

"Yes, as long as you're obedient."

"Can I have the latest mobile phone to play the game like Gideon?" Jablilé asked.

"Yes, as long as you're obedient."

"Then I'll be obedient, I'll listen to whatever you say!" Jablille Road.

"Very well, Your Royal Highness, you will be the future heir to the throne." Li Yi smiled lightly. (To be continued.) )