On a spring day, the sun is warm, and the sparkling sea is supposed to be as calm as a mirror, but there is a hidden danger due to the presence of pirates. The merchant fleet of the Great Song Dynasty was ready to go, but the merchants were worried, they knew the ferocity and greed of pirates.

"Princess, now that pirates are rampant, our merchant ships have been plundered and suffered heavy losses." Chen Ming, the leader of the merchants, knelt in front of Zhao Yingluo, his voice carrying endless anxiety and helplessness.

Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath and frowned. She understood that the problem of piracy had seriously threatened the security of the Great Song's maritime trade. She helped Chen Ming up and said firmly: "Chief Chen, please get up, the court will never sit idly by." I will send an escort to ensure your safety. ”

A glimmer of hope flashed in Chen Ming's eyes, and he kowtowed tightly, deciding to check the security measures of the merchant ships while waiting for reinforcements from the imperial court.

Zhao Yingluo immediately summoned Wen Boyuan and informed the merchants in detail of their requests and the threat of pirates. After Wen Boyuan heard this, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he arched his hand and said: "Princess, I am willing to command the sailors and escort the merchant ships of the Great Song Dynasty." ”

Zhao Yingluo nodded in approval, she knew Wen Boyuan's martial arts and resourcefulness. She said solemnly: "Wen Boyuan, I order you to command 50,000 sailors and set out immediately." Make sure your merchant ships are safe and take care of the pirates! ”

Wen Boyuan took the order and quickly ordered his troops to go to battle. 50,000 sailors sailed out of the harbor in a majestic manner, waving flags covering the sun, and the momentum was like a rainbow. The merchant fleet followed, forming a large fleet. On the sea, the war drums rumbled, and the trumpets shook the heavens and the earth, announcing the might and determination of the Great Song Dynasty sailors.

As the fleet sailed to a remote sea, it was getting dark. Suddenly, dilapidated pirate ships appeared on the sea, and they quickly approached the Great Song fleet like hungry wolves. The pirates were armed with sharp blades, and their eyes gleamed with greed and ferocity.

"Prepare for battle!" Wen Boyuan ordered loudly. The sailors quickly entered the battle mode, the archers opened their bows and arrows, and the gunners loaded gunpowder and waited for battle.

The pirate ship got closer and closer, and arrows rained down. Wen Boyuan calmly commanded, and the fleet of sailors quickly changed formation, protecting the merchant ships in the center. Arrows and cannons fire in unison, and the pirate ship crumbles under the onslaught of onslaught.

However, the pirates did not flinch, and they roared and rushed onto the ships of the Great Song Navy, engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat with the soldiers. In the shadow of swords and swords, the two sides are inseparable.

Wen Boyuan took the lead, holding a spear and rushing into the enemy formation, rushing left and right, as if entering a no-man's land. His bravery inspired the soldiers to fight bravely, and the pirates fell to the swords of the sailors.

After a thrilling battle, the Great Song Navy Division finally repelled the attack of the pirates. The wreckage of the pirate ship and the corpses of the pirates floated on the sea, and the Great Song fleet continued unharmed.

After repelling the pirates, Wen Boyuan did not stop, he knew the cunning and ferocity of the pirates. In order to prevent the pirates from attacking again, he decided to take advantage of the victory and pursue the pirate forces in this sea area completely.

With the princess Zhao Yingluo and her wisdom and courage solving the piracy problem, the maritime trade of the Northern Song Dynasty ushered in an unprecedented prosperity. The port of Bianjing is busy day and night, with merchant ships gathering and merchants from all over the world gathering here to trade various commodities.

Silk, porcelain, tea and other Northern Song Dynasty specialties were exported overseas, while rare items such as spices, medicinal herbs, and jewelry from the South Seas also arrived in Bianjing. The prosperity of maritime trade not only led to the rapid economic development of the Northern Song Dynasty, but also promoted cultural exchanges and integration.

Zhao is not complacent, and she knows that there are many challenges behind the prosperity of maritime trade. In order to maintain the safety of the shipping routes, she strengthened patrols and defenses in coastal areas to ensure that merchant ships could travel safely.

At the same time, Zhao Yingluo also actively promoted friendly exchanges with overseas countries, which won the Northern Song Dynasty a wider international reputation. She exchanged cultures and discussed trade with envoys from various countries, laying a solid foundation for the prosperity of the Maritime Silk Road.

Under the careful governance of Zhao Yingluo, the maritime trade of the Northern Song Dynasty flourished day by day. The merchants set sail with confidence and spread the prosperity and civilization of the Northern Song Dynasty to every corner of the world.

However, the course of history is always fraught with uncertainties. Just as the maritime trade of the Northern Song Dynasty was at its peak, new challenges and crises were quietly approaching.

The Prosperity of the Northern Song Dynasty: The Maritime Silk Road – The Conflict between the Great Food Merchants and the Northern Song Dynasty

One day, the port of Bianjing was as busy as ever, with merchant ships coming and going, and the cries of various languages came and went. However, in this busy and harmonious atmosphere, an unexpected conflict occurred.

A group of merchants from the Great Food Kingdom and local merchants from the Northern Song Dynasty had a heated argument near the dock over some trade disputes. The two sides insisted on each other's words, and soon the dispute turned into a physical altercation.

The Great Food Merchants believed that the Northern Song Dynasty merchants were not trustworthy in trade, while the Northern Song Dynasty merchants accused the Great Food Merchants of deliberately lowering prices to the detriment of their interests. The anger and dissatisfaction of both sides were fully released in the clashes, but it also aroused onlookers and discussions from the surrounding crowd.

The news quickly reached Zhao Yingluo's ears. She knew that if this conflict was not handled properly, it was likely to affect the trade relations between the Northern Song Dynasty and the Great Food Kingdom, and could even lead to greater international disputes. So, she immediately sent someone to the scene to understand the situation and personally went to the port to calm the situation.

When Zhao Yingluo arrived at the scene, she saw that the businessmen on both sides were still emotional, pushing each other. She took a deep breath and loudly ordered the two sides to stop the conflict, saying that she would personally investigate the matter and give both sides a fair verdict.

Zhao Yingluo's prestige and sincerity quickly quelled the riots at the scene. She listened carefully to the statements and testimonies of both sides and sent someone to investigate the relevant evidence. After some careful consideration and weighing, she made a fair ruling: the merchants of the Northern Song Dynasty needed to apologize and compensate the merchants for their losses, and the merchants also needed to commit to abide by the principles of fair trade in future trade.

Although the two sides were a little dissatisfied with the ruling, they had to accept this result in the face of Zhao Yingluo's majesty and sincerity. Zhao Yingluo took the opportunity to invite the businessmen of both sides to a banquet to resolve the estrangement and misunderstanding between them.

At the banquet, Zhao Yingluo delivered an enthusiastic speech, emphasizing the importance of trade cooperation and the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results. She said that the Northern Song Dynasty was willing to establish friendly and equal trade relations with other countries and jointly promote the prosperity and development of the Maritime Silk Road. Her words deeply touched the businessmen present and won their applause and respect.

Although this conflict brought some twists and turns to the maritime trade of the Northern Song Dynasty, it was finally properly resolved under the wise leadership of Zhao Yingluo. As a result, the trade relations between the Northern Song Dynasty and the Great Food Kingdom were further consolidated and developed. And Zhao Yingluo's prestige and influence have also been further enhanced in this incident.