Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

"We in Xishu need it!"

The Emperor of Shu immediately stood up, he really wanted to take advantage.

If Qin Ming’s factory could be built on their side.

Whether in the long term or short term, it can bring them huge benefits.

Most countries in this era emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce.

Apart from farming, they don't really have much choice.

But Qin Ming was able to gather idle labor and make use of it.

This can help them gain a lot of benefits.

"Well, if you have such an idea, you can discuss it with my teacher in detail after this meal."

Every country has its own unique advantages.

At this time, it is definitely impossible for Qin Ming to understand all of it.

What he can do is to find the advantages of these people as much as possible.

Then let Chen Shimao choose the area to build the factory based on their strengths and weaknesses.

From a certain perspective, this can be considered as colonization.

Because Qin Ming doesn't need to provide any labor himself.

All he needs to come up with is some techniques.

These technologies are all from the previous generation and are almost outdated.

So now both parties are in a situation where they can make a profit without any loss.

The meal was quickly finished, and before leaving, Qin Ming told Chen Shimao:

"Teacher...we'll be able to find the construction manpower soon."

Chen Shimao naturally understood what Qin Ming meant.

By employing people from other places, the problem of lack of manpower in Lingnan can be solved.

But his focus is not on these aspects.

"Your Highness, does oil have a significant effect?"

“Very big.”

Qin Ming didn't hide it and nodded seriously.

"I see."

Chen Shimao left with a satisfied smile.

After they all left, Song Dingsheng whispered to Qin Ming:

"Your Highness, Wu Shizhong has been asking us for soldiers recently."

"What do you mean?"

Qin Ming raised his eyebrows and looked at him in surprise.

"There are still a group of remaining warriors on the Japanese island. They don't seem to want us to go to the island. Ever since Prince Yu and Wu Shizhong went there, we have been fighting with them."

"With our current weapons, it should be easy to take them down, right?"

Qin Ming was a little puzzled. Their strength was naturally much stronger than the Japanese in the barbaric era.

Qin Ming had some knowledge of these Japanese before.

Their resources are scarce and their civilization is weak.

The people were uncivilized and still lived in an era of eating raw meat and drinking blood.

This is also why they are trying their best to plunder the waters of Daqian.

Because no matter what they grab, it will be a huge improvement to their lives.

"It's easy to fight. Prince Yu has already forced them all into the mountains and forests. He has even built a factory on the spot and even brought people from all the surrounding villages to work in the factory."

"But these people are like thieves. As the saying goes, you don't have to worry about thieves stealing, but you have to worry about thieves thinking about stealing. Those warriors hiding in the mountains will run out from time to time and rob the factories below."

"The amount of things stolen each time is not much, but their presence has caused panic in the factory. It's really disgusting."

According to Song Dingsheng, these people are difficult to deal with and tend to hide in the mountains.

That's why Wu Shizhong thought of Qin Ming's elite troops.

If Qin Ming sent his elite troops to go there, they would be wiped out.

This will be of great help to the stability there.

When he thought of this, Qin Ming frowned slightly.

"We are short of manpower right now. Let them hold on. I have something important to do."

The fighting in the north continued, but Daqian had already made great progress with the help of firearms.

If we let them continue to fight like this, sooner or later they will come back and counterattack.

Qin Ming must always be vigilant about the battle situation in the north.

Just like now, he still has about 30,000 troops stationed on his border to guard against his narrow-minded father.

"Can't we arrange for someone from the Nanyang Merchants to help?"

At this time, Song Dingsheng suddenly slapped his forehead and thought of a good idea.

People from the Nanyang merchant caravans now often go to the Japanese islands to trade.

This is considered a transit station for Qin Ming.

Because productivity is constantly increasing, more and more things are being produced.

Anything that cannot be stored in the Lingnan warehouse will be sent there.

"Okay, go ahead and contact them."

Qin Ming nodded slowly, and then handed the matter over to him.

After spending a few days entertaining the rulers of the Western Regions and Western Shu.

Qin Ming finally sent them on the train.

"Can I sit here?"

The kings of the Western Regions and Western Shu were immediately curious when they saw that the train could actually carry people.

It was their first time riding a train.

I had only seen it from a distance before.

"Everyone will know after trying it. His Highness will definitely not cheat you."

Chang Baishan said with a smile.

After everyone got on with some doubt, the train started moving soon.

In the carriage, Qin Ming also specially arranged some windows for them.

You can look at the surrounding scenery on the train as it heads west.

"My goodness!"

The Shu Emperor was shocked and couldn't help but talk to Lu Lianda along the way.

The King of Loulan, the King of Tubo and others were full of anticipation.

They couldn't wait to see the train tracks built on their side.

While they were excited, a piece of news also reached the Daqian court.

In the capital, in the imperial study.

Emperor Qian was listening to his subordinates' reports on the war in the north with his eyes half closed, a smug look on his face.

But at this moment, Wang Bao suddenly rushed in.

"It's not good, Your Majesty!"

"What's all the fuss about?"

Emperor Qian was still immersed in the joy of defeating the northern tribes.

Seeing Wang Bao shouting like that, he immediately looked displeased.

"Western Shu and the Western Regions have all surrendered to the King of Qin!"

"All our goods have been returned the same way!"

When Emperor Qian heard the news, he was stunned for a moment and stood up from his chair in disbelief.

"How is this possible? Don't they know that we have already achieved a great victory on the battlefield in the north?!"

"Why did they retreat? Why did they suddenly come looking for Qin Ming!?"

Emperor Qian had spent a lot of effort before he finally made these two forces stand against Qin Ming.

But before they could hold on for long, these people suddenly turned against us.

This made Emperor Qian extremely angry.

"I don't know... but the King of Qin now controls half of the sea and has connected many of the western borders."

Wang Bao gritted his teeth and told Emperor Qian all about Qin Ming's current situation.

Emperor Qian's expression showed a visibly panic.

But Wang Bao’s report is not over yet.

"Your Majesty, the Nanyang Merchant Corps sent a letter today saying... they will no longer come to the imperial court to trade."

"What!? These bastards, I've raised them for so many years, and they just leave like that!?"

The Nanyang merchant caravan became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Emperor Qian instantly became furious, slammed the table and roared.