I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

Baona stood in the center of the conference room, looking around at everyone with a firm gaze.

For a moment, the noise in the mine seemed to fade away, leaving only her steady and powerful voice echoing in the air.

"The mining difficulty of the new ore layer is far beyond our expectations. We need to develop a new plan." Baona's voice was low and powerful, with unquestionable firmness, which made everyone present straighten their backs involuntarily.

Taishu, the geological prospector, picked up the drawings in his hand and introduced the geological structure of the mineral layer in detail: "According to the latest exploration data, the geological structure of the new mineral layer is complex, containing a large amount of hard rock and unstable rock formations, which makes mining extremely difficult." His voice was solemn, as if every word was knocking on everyone's nerves.

The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became heavy, and everyone's eyes were filled with a hint of uneasiness.

Gongye miner sat aside, his brows furrowed, and a feeling of irritability grew in his heart.

He tapped the table anxiously, making a "tapping" sound from time to time, as if venting his inner anxiety.

He looked up at Baona, with a glimmer of expectation in his eyes: "Baona, can you find a solution?"

Baona smiled slightly, a determined glint in her eyes. "We are a team. There is no problem that cannot be solved. Uncle Tai, please continue."

Taishu nodded and continued to explain in detail the geological structure of the mineral layer and the difficulties in mining.

As time went on, the atmosphere in the conference room became more and more solemn. Everyone was listening attentively and thinking about how to respond.

At the same time, competition in the market has become extremely fierce.

New competitors began to snatch mineral resources and spread rumors in the market that were unfavorable to Baona.

After hearing the rumors, the Xianyu indigenous leader became suspicious, and an atmosphere of suspicion quickly spread throughout his tribe.

The indigenous people began to talk about it, and some even began to question the cooperation with Baona.

When Baona learned of these rumors, anger welled up in her heart.

She decided to actively refute the rumors, but her every move was maliciously attacked by her competitors.

She loudly announced in the market: "I am willing to disclose all the mineral mining data so that everyone can see the truth!" However, the attacks from competitors did not stop, but became more fierce.

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

She knew that in order to survive in such an environment, she had to find a new breakthrough.

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!"

Everyone in the conference room quickly gathered together, waiting for Baona's decision.

Baona took a deep breath and glanced at the crowd with a determined look. "A new challenge has arrived, but I'm not afraid. We're a team, and we can overcome any difficulty. Now, we need a new breakthrough."

The Xianyu Aboriginal leader stepped forward and said solemnly, "Baona, I am willing to continue working with you, but we need more evidence to prove that you are trustworthy."

Baona nodded, a hint of a smile on her face. "Don't worry, I have a plan. Gongye, Zhongsun, are you ready?"

Gongye the miner and Zhongsun the mining tool maker exchanged glances. Gongye stood up and said firmly, "We're ready, Baona!"

Baona nodded with satisfaction. Zhongsun, the mining tool craftsman, locked himself in the shed for three days and three nights, with unkempt hair and dirty eyes, and bloodshot eyes.

He tried again and again, and failed again and again. His hands were covered with scratches, oozing with blood, mixed with black mineral powder, like an abstract painting.

He continued to improve the shape and material of the tools, hoping to find a tool that could effectively mine hard rock.

Finally, on the morning of the fourth day, he excitedly rushed out of the shed holding a strangely shaped tool.

The tool was shaped like a curved claw, with an extremely sharp tip that flashed with cold light. The handle was wrapped in thick animal skin, which could effectively reduce vibration.

After getting the new tools, the Gongye miners couldn't wait to go to the mine.

He swung the tool and smashed it hard against the hard rock wall.

With a loud "clang", a huge piece of ore fell to the ground.

Cheers suddenly broke out in the mine, and the miners gathered around, vying to see this magical tool.

The miners at Gongye were sweating profusely, and the tools in their hands seemed to have life, flying on the rock wall, and he easily mined out pieces of ore.

He felt an unprecedented excitement, as if he possessed infinite power.

When the news reached Baona, she immediately rushed to the mine.

Seeing the miners' high enthusiasm and greatly improved mining efficiency, her heart was filled with pride and joy.

She walked up to Gongye Miner and patted him on the shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work, Gongye!" Gongye Miner smiled innocently, and a bright smile appeared on his dark face: "It's all for the tribe!"

Baona returned to her room, where the queen was already waiting.

She stepped forward, hugged Baona tightly, and whispered in her ear, "You did very well, my child." Baona felt a warm current surge in her heart. She raised her head and met the queen's eyes. Both of their eyes were full of love.

The room was filled with a warm atmosphere, as if time had stood still.

Baona returned to the market. She held her head high and announced confidently: "Our mineral output will increase significantly and the price will be more favorable!" As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd burst into warm applause.

The Luqiu ore merchant stood at the edge of the crowd, his face gloomy. He tightly grasped the scepter in his hand. He turned and left, his figure disappearing into the bustling crowd...

"Sir, everything has been arranged." A dark shadow appeared silently behind the Luqiu ore merchant and said in a low voice.

The Luqiu ore merchant's face was ashen, and his wide sleeves rustled as he walked, as if filled with anger.

He hurried back to his mansion and opened the door, only to find that his rival had been waiting for a long time.

The man was leaning against the table, playing with a jade ring in his hand, with a scornful smile on his lips.

"It seems that Lord Luqiu has run into trouble," he said slowly, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone. "But, even an old fox like you will be schemed against."

The Luqiu ore merchant felt a sinking feeling in his heart. He finally understood that the so-called cooperation was just a cover for the other party to use him, and the real purpose was to swallow up the ore resources in his hands.

A chill rose from the soles of his feet and rushed straight to the top of his head.

He suddenly realized that he was the stupidest one, blinded by the immediate benefits.

He turned quickly and headed straight for Baona's mining area.

When he appeared in front of Baona, his face was filled with a flattering smile, completely devoid of his previous viciousness.

He bowed deeply, his voice trembling slightly, "Lady Baona, I was wrong in what happened before. I was deceived by a treacherous person. Now I have repented and sincerely hope to cooperate with you again."

Everyone present was stunned and looked at the Luqiu ore merchant in disbelief. The expressions on their faces changed from surprise to confusion, and then to vigilance. The originally serious atmosphere had a hint of humor.

Baona looked around at everyone and pondered for a moment. A sense of caution surged in her heart. She slowly said, "I need to think about it."

At this moment, the Gongye miner rushed out excitedly, his face covered with mine dust, and his hand tightly holding a piece of ore that was shining with a strange luster.

He shouted excitedly, "Lady Baona, we've found a treasure! I've never seen this kind of ore before!"

Upon hearing the news, Taishu, the geological prospector, rushed over and carefully examined the ore. His eyes widened instantly, as if he had seen the most precious treasure in the world.

He said in a trembling voice: "This is... This is the Star Stone! It contains extremely powerful energy and is a rare treasure!" For a moment, everyone present was shocked by the news. Expressions of excitement and excitement were intertwined on everyone's faces. They seemed to see the future glory of the ancient Dian Kingdom.

Baona looked at the Star Stone in her hand, her heart filled with endless anticipation. A hint of a smile appeared on her lips. "This will be a unique resource of our Ancient Dian Kingdom."

However, before everyone could recover from their joy, new troubles arose.

The miners discovered that an impenetrable barrier had appeared around the Star Stone veins, and neither tools nor brute force could break it.

Not only that, the Xianyu indigenous leader once again put forward new cooperation requirements, demanding a larger share of minerals and profits, and his tone became tougher.

Baona took a deep breath, knowing that there were more challenges waiting for her ahead.

She turned her gaze to the Gongye miners around her.