In the middle of summer, Luo Lan rushed back to Phuket City from the southern state.

He stayed in Utan Pradesh for a long time, mainly to pave the way for the textile industry.

One of the most crucial points was to establish a breeding base, and he and Charles visited the herders and finally finalized the "United Breeding Association".

The general plan is to concentrate sheep farming and carry out joint farming with the assistance of the government of Utan Pradesh to provide raw materials for the textile industry.

At the same time, Luo Lan also remembered the ploughing cattle in the southern state, there are few cattle in the north, and the ploughing basically depends on manpower.

He specifically told Charles to focus on animal husbandry, and that Utan Pradesh was a treasure trove to tap its potential.

Charles naturally understands that he will not disappoint Luo Lan's high expectations.

All the plans have been finalized, and the time is already in the middle of summer, the cultivated land of Phuket Island has already been planted, and the trade between the southern state and the southern mountain country is becoming more and more close.

Luo Lan has just returned to Phuket City, and he still has one more thing to do.

"Ellie, has there been any news from Aiman?" In the palace, Luo Lan flipped through the booklet and asked Ai Li on the side.

Ellie shook her head: "She's at sea, where can she send back the news?" I saw that the Third Princesses did not agree to the trade request, so Aiyiman went directly to the north. ”

There is some truth to that.

In a world of information blockage, many things can only be relied on speculation. Luo Lan thought silently for a while, and then said with a smile: "I think if you succeed, you will be able to get iron ore in the autumn." ”

"Huh? Why do you think you've succeeded? Don't the Three Princesses hate you very much? When I was in Hailing Academy, I heard that ......" Ai Li's tone was strange, and Luo Lan hurriedly stopped: "It's all rumors, don't say it." Let's assume success first. ”

Elle rolled her eyes: "Can you still imagine success?" You're too confident, too. ”

Luo Lan smiled without saying a word, he spread out the paper and wrote another letter.

Elle was curious, leaned over to stare at it, and couldn't help but be surprised: "To Barron?" You wrote a letter to the second prince? You've broken ties now. ”

"Our business has started to grow, and many things can't be hidden, since we can't hide it, then it will be automatically exposed, so as not to let others peep." Luo Lan said as she wrote.

Elle read the contents of the letter: "Second brother, it's been a year since I said goodbye last time. But I still remember that your 100,000 elite soldiers are really imposing, unstoppable, and terrifying. ”

"I'm sorry for breaking off the relationship, you are my brother after all, how can I resent you? So let's restore diplomatic relations, and as long as you sell me iron ore in the future, I will forgive you. ”

Ellie blinked, frowned, and said, "You don't look like you're apologizing, it's strange that he'll sell us iron ore." ”

Luo Lan smiled and continued to write.

"Second brother, I have started a trade with Nanshan Country, they need iron ore, and I have already asked the third sister for help. You all sell me iron ore, and then I will sell it to Nanshan Kingdom, and I can earn two copper coins per kilogram. I can only eat meat for three days now, and the maid of the palace has also secretly run away, so I need money too much. ”

Luo Lan put pen to paper: "Finally, I hope you will lend me 50,000 gold coins by the way, last winter, the wind blew my palace, and I have to rebuild." ”

After writing the letter, Luo Lan folded it and handed it to Ellie.

"Send someone to send it."

Ai Li took the letter and said helplessly: "The second prince is not a good thing, if you give him the letter, he may go around promoting and belittling you, and even give the letter to the king, so that the king will misunderstand that you have no progress." ”

"Wouldn't that be better?" Luo Lan laughed, and Ellie cut off, she didn't want Luo Lan to be belittled.

But you have to do what needs to be done.

When Luo Lan convened a meeting of provincial governors to study the road repair project, the letter had been successfully delivered to Nanyuan City.

It was personally forwarded by Lord Raj.

The second prince, Barron, was flipping through the papers, his brows furrowed, and he was a little unhappy.

Because many people froze to death in the winter, and there was an influx of beggars in the city, some officials reported the incident, which made Barron unhappy.

He was not a poor beggar, but felt that it undermined the majesty of the king's power. During the military parade last month, there were even a lot of beggars in the venue, which made the parade smoky.

However, when Raj delivered the letter, Barron was immediately happy, and he opened Luo Lan's letter with a sense of superiority.

At this glance, he couldn't help but laugh, and Raj probed his brain to see it, and Barron simply threw the letter to him.

After a moment, Raj laughed and said, "This big prince actually wants to resell iron ore? And said that you can forgive Your Highness? ”

"It's really a hopeless waste material, and you still dare to yell at me, do you really think you're the emperor's brother?" Barron sneered and called for two maids to pinch his shoulders.

Raj smiled and said, "Your Highness, this letter is ironclad proof that Luo Lan is a waste, it is better to send it to the king......"

Barron's eyes lit up and he laughed at the same time as Raj.

"Well, Raj, you're getting smarter. My father has always had hope for Luo Lan, and he will definitely call Luo Lan back to the imperial city on his birthday next year. ”

Barron immediately called the knight to deliver the letter, but at this time, Linton, the general of the Guard, came uninvited.

He looked hurried and sweaty, as if he had come from the barracks, where Linton liked to train when he was fine.

Barron and Raj frowned at the same time, looking at Linton with displeasure.

Linton knelt down on one knee and saluted, opening his mouth and saying, "Your Highness, I heard that Lord Raj has come to the palace, is there any news of Luo Lan?" ”

Raj squinted at the mouse: "General Linton, what do you mean by that?" Are you spying on me? I've only been here for a while, and you know pretty quickly. ”

As a local lord, Raj's status is not as high as that of the head of the Guard, but he is favored and is not afraid of Linton at all.

Linton didn't look at him, his eyes were fixed on Barron: "Your Highness, in the cold winter of previous years, the farmers of Phuket Island would definitely flee to the Southern Plains, but this year, no one has fled, it's really abnormal!" ”

"Oh? Linton, you're not such a vigilant person, and Max told you that? Barron's face turned cold, and a nameless flame rose in his heart.

Linton was stunned for a moment, half silent.

Raj walked over and scolded, "Linton, who is your master?" You don't listen to His Highness's words, but you want to listen to that Max, what are your intentions? ”

A big "rebellious" hat was buttoned up.

Linton was taken aback, and quickly explained: "Your Highness, I am absolutely loyal to you, but things are indeed a little abnormal!" ”

Barron sneered after hearing this, suppressed his anger and said, "No one fled from Phuket Island because it was blocked by Luo Lan, what's so strange about that waste acting abnormally?" As for Raj, he came to deliver the letter. ”

Barron nodded at Raj, who unhappily handed the letter to Linton.

Linton hurriedly looked at it, and after reading it, his expression was soothed.

"It turned out that I wanted to resell iron ore and borrow money to repair the palace, but I was too sensitive, please forgive Your Highness." Linton bowed his head and pleaded guilty.

Linton waved his hand: "Go down, Linton, you are my confidant, you must have your own ideas, and have less dealings with a horse breeder." ”

Linton pursed his lips, "Yes." ”