After Wang Xuan called someone to invite Zhao Qiang, he patiently explained: "The transportation line is our life, the root, only in our own hands can we feel at ease, just imagine, if one day Daxia cuts off our water transportation, how long can we last?"

How long will it last?

The last time the Combined Fleet invaded, I tried it, and in less than a month, I was forced to implement the rationing of supplies.

Nowadays, although land transportation has been opened, the cost is not low, and there is no convenience for water transportation.

Thinking of this, Liu Na's face turned red again.

At this time, Wang Xuan said again: "If we had given up building our own ship, what would we be like now?"

Everyone is silent, auspiciousness is made by boats, this needs to be said.

I think His Majesty has gained confidence in the south, and he is going to be tough on the north.

It will take some time for Zhao Qiang to arrive, so Wang Xuan asked about the construction progress of Baicao and Chiba Town.

Zhao Xiaoshan, who was in charge of construction, made a report.

Nowadays, the planning of the two towns is very advanced, and it has a fight with the modern towns of Xishan, coupled with the lack of experienced construction workers, so the construction progress is not fast.

The mayor of Baicao Town is called He Wei, who is from Jixiang University of Government, and the mayor of Chiba Town is called Dong Jianbai, who is a cadre trained by the Government Affairs Yuan.

After receiving the personnel appointment letter handed over by Xiao Qin, Wang Xuan raised his hand and signed, and the two of them officially became the mayor of Xinzhen today.

"Is the influx of new towns optimistic?"

"Back to Your Majesty, we are currently controlling the inflow of population, and now the quality of people coming to Kyrgyzstan is more than one level higher than in the past, although the threshold for naturalization has been raised, there is still an endless stream of people waiting in line for approval every day. ”

Wang Xuan nodded, and asked again, "Are there any slaves to buy in the market?"

The local population of Jixiang has exceeded 3.5 million, and nearly 2 million slaves have been converted, and the slave owners of the entire continent are afraid that they will be unemployed.

Zhao Xiaoshan said with a smile: "It's really hard to buy, there is already a phenomenon of catching good people as slaves in the north, and we will stop trading first after verifying." As there were fewer and fewer slaves, the price also rose, and the unit price of a normal man was as high as 20 gold, and the financial pressure was not small. ”

Wang Xuan said decisively when he heard this: "In this case, then stop, those black-hearted slave owners who have no conscience in the province are harming the people, and this line of work should also be retreated." ”

"Yes, the minister will give the order. ”

Subsequently, Wang Xuan gave a brief introduction to the general situation of the Southern Continent, and also talked about Wang Zhi's recent situation, which attracted a lot of envious eyes.

At home, Wang Zhi has no hope of stepping into the prime minister's position at his age.

Now that he has become the emperor of the soil in the Southern Continent, he can take revenge in his chest and scold Fang Xuan, and he has a proper career.

Moreover, the Southern Continent is much more auspicious, and its population is also several times that of auspicious, and it can control all matters, and its authority is formidable.

When it came to Wang Zhi's matter, everyone's conversation box was opened, the atmosphere began to be harmonious, and Wang Xuan had a deeper understanding of the current situation during the chat.

Not long after, Zhao Qiang arrived at the Government Council.

After knowing that His Majesty was back, he went back to the military headquarters and waited, saying that His Majesty would summon him, so he didn't come.

Without waiting for Zhao to forcibly salute, Wang Xuan said straight to the point: "Does the navy have the certainty of controlling the entire Beixing Yao River?"

Zhao Qiang thought that he had heard it wrong, and after saying 'ah', he repeated what Fang asked him again.

After receiving a positive reply, Zhao Qiang's heart was churning, and he replied with excitement: "It is difficult to completely control, some rivers are too narrow, it is not easy for large ships to turn around, if some artillery is ambushed on the shore, I am afraid that it will be damaged, it is best to find a place to stay, and it is much easier to control it with the cooperation of land and water." ”

Wang Xuan knocked on the table, thoughtful.

Zhao Qiang said again: "We can control it in sections, Hu Yue in the north has a good relationship with us, and the princess has married into Jixiang again, it should not be difficult to buy or rent a piece of land, but we promise to help them resist the Great Xia Water Army." ”

Wang Xuan was still pondering.

Seeing this, Zhao Qiang continued to increase: "Just a few days ago, Song Feng, who was circling the mainland, had news, saying that he had arrived on the east side of the mainland, and due to the relationship between the wind direction and ocean currents, I am afraid that it would take more than a month to reach Xingyao Bay. ”

The second-level intelligence agency is the first-level intelligence agency second only to Wang Xuan's direct management, and Nos. 1 to 6 are the early members of the first-level intelligence agency.

Speaking of Song Feng, Wang Xuan came to his senses and asked: "How can it be so long, according to the travel record, circling the continent for half a year at most, but what happened for more than a year?"

Zhao Qiang said: "It is said that it was trapped in the north in November last year, where the sea water was frozen, and many people froze to death and frostbite. ”

Wang Xuan sighed, what a good thing to grind.

"Therefore, this year, the military department will have a chart around the mainland, and it will be easier to control the Xingyao River at that time. Zhao Qiang had a lewd expression on his face.

This is a good thing, but Wang Xuan still did not respond positively.

Speaking of Song Feng, he naturally thought of Da Gaoqiang and Zhong Bo, so he asked Zhao Qiang about the situation.

"Both of them are now studying at the Naval Academy, and they can do their work, and those who don't understand think they are the children of newly naturalized foreign poor families, and I sigh to myself that the spirit of study, which can be regarded as a blessing in disguise. ”

"That's good, I'm really worried about them being shut up. ”

Wang Xuan was angry at the beginning, and dismissed the two of them from their posts and made them calm and calm, which was not only responsible for the dead sailors, but also a punishment for the two of them.

I didn't expect this 'calm' to be calm for more than a year.

Fortunately, the two of them are competing, and it is good to study further, and they can only use their skills after they have learned them.

Next, Wang Xuan told all the things about the islands and reefs he found on the return trip, and the chart was also given to Zhao Qiang and asked him to make a plan.

Subsequently, I chatted with Zhang Yun about the large-scale planting plan of stevia, and everyone agreed to set it in the southern continent.

It is now an auspicious back garden, even if it can't keep the secret and spread it, it is easy to control.

When everyone was chatting, Xiao Qin came to report that the envoys in the embassy area were waiting downstairs to meet His Majesty.

Wang Xuan said a little strangely: "When did they even get so anxious, didn't you do something angry and resentful, and asked me to sue you?"

It's a joke, of course, and no one takes it seriously.

Zhang Yun also smiled: "I'm afraid that the complaint is false, but asking for benefits is true." ”

"Oh, how do you say it?" Although Wang Xuan guessed a few points, he also continued to ask.

"After the opening of the sea, all forces focused on auspiciousness, so that they tried their best to plant eyeliner everywhere. As trade grows hotter and wealth grows, some people can't sit still and want a bigger share. Especially now, after we control the entire Southern Continent, they are like sharks that smell blood, regardless of the fact that they pounce first, and they will talk about whether they have dates or not. ”

After a pause, Zhang Yun said: "Even if there are no practical benefits in maritime trade, it would be good if we could get financial or technical support from Jixiang to support local development like Xishan." Now we all know that auspicious and rich, so I think of a way to get a sum from us, a while ago Cong Shan led the export of silk to rise in price, there are already people following the trend, and there are not a few people who are waiting and seeing, this time I am afraid that it will also be pulled. ”

Wang Xuan has no other views on the price increase, as long as it is reasonable, it is understandable to raise it, he can't make all the money, so he can leave soup for others to drink, so that the business can last for a long time.

Out of curiosity, Wang Xuan asked Zhang Yuncongshan how much the silk had risen.

Zhang Yundao: "Double!"

This makes Wang Xuan angry, what is the difference between this and sitting on the ground, it is simply a robber, if other people see Cong Shan do this, wouldn't they learn the same, then how can Jixiang still stand?

This matter must be prevented, so Wang Xuan asked Liu Na: "Has the silk industry in New Taipei risen?"

Liu Na replied: "Since it is the second year, the scale and breeding skills are unstable, so it cannot replace Cong Shanling for the time being, and can only supply 20% of the volume." ”

Liu Na's answer is undoubtedly where Cong Shan's confidence lies, and this wind must not rise.

So Wang Xuan said: "People's hearts are insatiable, as soon as this head opens, there will be people who follow the trend, there are one and two, so there is no bottom line to rise, how to do business? ”

Zhang Yun was annoyed by this group of businessmen, and he had already thought of this sullen breath in his chest, and when he saw that His Majesty had set the tone, he suddenly felt happy.

"Your Majesty, are you still seeing this group of envoys?" Xiao Qin outside the door asked again.

"Don't see them for the time being, send them back, and wait for Song Feng and them to come back. Wang Xuan refused very simply.

It was nearly evening, Wang Xuan returned home, at this time the eldest sister's family had already come, Xiao Hei's family was also there, a large round table was crowded, so it was not lively.

Xiao Wang sat quietly in his own exclusive stool, next to Wang Xuan's left hand, but ignored Wang Xuan.

Because of the solution to the estrangement, Wang Xuan was not in a hurry, chatting with Xiao Hei while feasting.

Xiao Hei had the heart to report the business overview, but was interrupted by Wang Xuan shaking his head, "It's rare to have a meal together, and this family banquet will not talk about business." ”

Then he said to Liu Liu: "Why didn't your sister come?"

Wang Bidao: "I had an appointment with Captain Yang and said that I went to see "Liang Zhu". ”

Wang Xuan said strangely: "Yang Tao has opened his mind?"

Wang Bi said with a smile: "What is the enlightenment, I took the initiative to ask him on behalf of my sister." ”

Wang Xuanguan said: "It's easy to do at the beginning, this matter, eldest sister, you have a snack, it's not too big." ”

Wang Bi nodded, and sandwiched two prawns to the big tiger and Xiaohu, Liu Liu was also busy picking vegetables for his son on the side, Wang Xuan secretly said that he was surprised, and then looked at the little Wang Jing on the left who only cared about food, he still had a long way to go.

After the meal, they had some fruit and chatted about family life, and then the two families dispersed.

Wang Xuan tiptoed to Wang Jing's side and said temptingly: "Daddy will take you to set off fireworks, it is something that flies in the sky and can shine." ”

Xiao Wang Jing stared at Wang Xuan for a while, then turned her head to look at Qing'er behind her, and after seeing Qing'er nodding with a smile, she also nodded at Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan was overjoyed, beckoned the guards to hurry up and arrange, picked up Xiao Wang Jing and walked to the yard.

At this time, fireworks have begun to be lit all over the city, and the colorful ones are very beautiful.

Wang Xuan said to the little Wang Jing in his arms: "See, these people who set off fireworks are blessing Daddy and celebrating Daddy's homecoming." ”

Xiao Wang Jing wondered, "Why are they celebrating you?"

Wang Xuan said with some pride: "Because Daddy is here, they can live a good life." ”

Xiao Wang Jing said again: "What day is a good day?"

Wang Xuan thought for a while before saying, "That's the life you live now." ”

Xiao Wang Jing frowned, and after thinking about it for a while, she said with an aggrieved face: "But I don't know if I'm doing well now." ”

Wang Xuan was stunned, it was really a child's words, but a simple sentence revealed how much dark human nature there was.

In the past few years, the auspicious peace has been peaceful, and the life has been comfortable, how many people are dissatisfied with the status quo and want more?

People are always forgetful, always choose what is beneficial to themselves, and there are many people who look at a mountain and a mountain is high.

The reason why auspiciousness can come to this day is that it is supported by the spirit of not relying on the sky, not relying on the ground, not admitting defeat, and not admitting defeat.

This is not what Wang Xuan wants, and he doesn't want his hard-earned family business to collapse in an anthill like a levee, so he plans to make a big move.