I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The sunlight shines through the window lattice, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

Baona sat in front of a large wooden table and spread out a map made of animal skin, on which the locations of various mines were densely marked.

Holding a charcoal pencil in her hand, she frowned slightly and carefully outlined the new mining route on the map.

Occasionally, she would gently stroke the lines on the map with her fingertips, as if she was silently communicating with the land.

The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The maids held their breath and dared not make any sound, for fear of disturbing the woman who was concentrating on her thoughts.

The air is filled with the faint scent of ink, which interweaves with the subtle sound of turning pages, forming a quiet and solemn picture.

Bona's eyes were focused and sharp, as if they could penetrate the map and see the endless treasures hidden deep underground.

Suddenly, a burst of rapid quarreling broke the silence.

"No! Absolutely not! Your brute force method will break all the tools!" The rough voice of Zhongsun, the mining tool craftsman, was filled with obvious anxiety.

"Why not? I've tried it, and I'm sure I can speed up the mining!" The Gongye miner's voice was equally unyielding, his tone full of confidence and impatience.

Baona put down the charcoal pencil in her hand, raised her head, rubbed her swollen temples, stood up and walked towards the direction where the sound came from.

I saw Gongye miner waving his arms, trying his best to express his ideas, while Zhongsun mining tool craftsman was holding his beloved tools tightly, with a nervous expression, as if he was protecting his child.

Their faces flushed, spit flew everywhere, and they were about to start fighting.

"Stop it!" There was a hint of unquestionable majesty in Baona's tone. Although it was not loud, it successfully suppressed the quarrel between the two.

Gongye Miner and Zhongsun Mining Tool Craftsman looked at Baona at the same time, with a bit of grievance and unwillingness on their faces.

Baona walked between them, sighed softly, and said, "If you have anything to say, just talk it over nicely. Don't argue."

Gongye Miner spoke first, his tone somewhat anxious: "Lord Baona, I just want to try a new mining method. I think it can improve efficiency."

Zhongsun, the mining tool craftsman, immediately retorted, "No! That method will damage the tools! I spent so much effort making these tools, I can't ruin them like this!"

The two began to quarrel again. Baona looked at the two stubborn men in front of her and felt powerless.

It seems that it will take some effort to get them to reach an agreement.

Just as she was thinking about how to solve this problem, Taishu the geologist hurried in with a strange look on his face. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but stopped.

The Queen said slowly: "Uncle Tai, did you find anything?"

Taishu the geologist hurried into the house, his face full of excitement and nervousness, obviously there was important news.

He walked a few steps to Baona and said in a trembling voice, "Lady Baona, Your Majesty, I have discovered a new mineral layer deep in the mine. According to preliminary judgment, the ore content is rich. This is definitely great news!" His voice was obviously excited, and the tools held tightly in his hands trembled slightly, as if even the air was vibrating.

When Gongye miner heard the news, he became very excited. He waved the hammer in his hand and cheered loudly: "This is great! We can try that new mining method, which will definitely improve efficiency!" His voice echoed in the room, resonating with the miners. For a moment, everyone's spirits were high.

Although Zhongsun Mining Tool Craftsman still frowned, the anxiety in his eyes was obviously less.

Baona's heart was filled with anticipation. She looked at Taishu and said to the Queen, "Your Majesty, this is a great opportunity to expand our mining achievements. We cannot miss it."

The Queen looked at Taishu and nodded in approval. Her eyes were filled with the calmness and majesty of a wise man: "Taishu, you did a good job. I will go to the mine in person to comfort the miners and encourage them to work harder." Her voice was gentle and firm, like a ray of warm sunshine, dispelling all the haze.

The queen walked to the entrance of the mine, where a group of miners were already waiting.

She came among them, shook hands with everyone with a smile, and asked them about their work and life in a friendly manner.

The miners felt her respect and care and responded with grateful smiles.

Baona stood aside, her heart full of gratitude, and an atmosphere of reverence spread in her heart. She secretly made up her mind to fully support the development of the mining industry and live up to the Queen's trust.

At this moment, the Luqiu ore merchant came hurriedly from not far away, with a hidden smile on his face, and it was obvious that he had something to say.

His every move attracted the attention of people around him.

Baona's eyes were fixed on him, and her heart tightened slightly, as if she had a premonition of something.

"Lady Baona, there is something I want to discuss with you." The Luqiu ore merchant said with a hint of subtlety in his tone.

The Luqiu ore merchant rubbed his hands, a hypocritical smile on his face. He was about to lower the price when he was interrupted.

"Boss Luqiu, I heard about the ore you wanted. I'll pay double the price for it all!" A middle-aged man with a loud voice squeezed in front of Baona, followed by several strong men. It was obvious at a glance that he was a long-term businessman.

The Luqiu ore merchant's face changed, and he looked at the newcomer in disbelief. He turned around and looked around. Several people dressed as merchants were staring at him with greed in their eyes.

Only then did he realize that the ancient Dian Kingdom’s ore was in short supply!

Beads of sweat broke out on his forehead, and he immediately put on a flattering smile and said to Baona, "Lady Baona, you see that the demand for this ore is so strong. I am willing to raise the purchase price. You see..." He stretched out five fingers and gestured a number.

Baona chuckled. She held up two fingers and said firmly, "Double it, how about that?"

The Luqiu ore merchant's face froze, and the merchants around him gasped.

But he had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree.

After solving the problem of ore sales, Baona came to the mine, where the Gongye miners and Zhongsun mining tool craftsmen were still arguing.

"Let's try Gongye's method on a small scale first," Baona suggested, assuring Zhongsun, "If the tools are damaged, I'll compensate you accordingly."

Zhongsun then reluctantly agreed.

The experiment began, and with a loud "clang", a large piece of ore fell down, which increased the efficiency several times compared with the past!

A proud smile appeared on Gongye Miner's face, and Zhongsun also breathed a sigh of relief.

The Xianyu Aboriginal leader witnessed all of this. He walked up to Baona and solemnly extended his hand: "I believe our cooperation will last even longer."

In the evening, Baona looked at the mountains of ore, but felt a little uneasy in her heart.

The mining of new mineral layers is much more difficult than expected, and competition in the market is becoming increasingly fierce.

Suddenly, a maid came running over and whispered something in her ear.

Baona's expression changed, and she stood up suddenly: "Gather everyone immediately, I have something important to announce!"