I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The shadows were fleeting, as if it were just an illusion of leaves moving in the wind.

Baona gripped the sword tightly in her hand and looked around vigilantly, but she didn't find anything unusual.

She took a deep breath and suppressed her anxiety.

The next journey is the real challenge.

The next day, the caravan continued to move forward, heading towards its next target - the Murong tribe.

Murong Shangren, a shrewd businessman, is known for his tough negotiating tactics.

Baona knew that it would not be easy to reach an agreement with him.

As expected, the Murong merchants united several tribes, adopted an attitude of refusal to cooperate, and demanded that the ancient Dian Kingdom make huge concessions on tariffs and material supplies, otherwise they would cut off trade.

The caravan members felt unprecedented pressure and were talking about it, worried that the trip would be in vain.

Baona remained calm in the face of danger, as she had already anticipated obstacles.

She tapped the jade pendant lightly in her hand, and already had a plan in mind.

She sent messengers to invite the leader of the Sima tribe, with whom she had previously cooperated, as well as the leaders of several other friendly tribes to come for talks.

A few days later, the leaders of various tribes gathered together.

Murong Shangren sat in the main seat with a haughty smile on his face.

He looked around at everyone and said firmly, "If the Ancient Dian Kingdom wants to trade with us, they must follow our rules!"

Bao Na smiled, neither servile nor overbearing. "Chief Murong, our ancient Dian Kingdom has always upheld the principle of mutual benefit. We bring abundant goods and sincerity, not forced sales."

The leader of the Sima tribe stood up and said in a deep voice: "Chief Murong, your request is too harsh. Cutting off trade will not benefit anyone!" Several other tribal leaders also expressed their agreement.

Murong Shangren's face changed slightly. He didn't expect these tribes to stand on the side of the ancient Dian Kingdom.

Cracks began to appear in the united boycott camp, and the leaders of several small tribes looked at each other with flickering eyes.

Seeing the time was right, Baona slowly spoke, "Leaders, I have a suggestion..." She paused, her eyes sweeping over the crowd, "How about we establish a multi-tribal trade alliance..."

Shangguan Xingshang whispered in Zhuge's ear, "There's going to be something interesting to watch..."

"...wouldn't it be better if we established a multi-tribal trade alliance, with each tribe jointly formulating trade rules and distributing benefits fairly?" Baona's words were powerful, and everyone present focused their attention on her.

The merchant Murong sneered, crossing his legs and speaking with a mocking tone, "You speak nicely, but who doesn't know that the Ancient Dian Kingdom is trying to profit from this?"

Baona was not in a hurry. She calmly spread out a sheepskin map, on which were detailed the resource distribution and trade routes of each tribe.

"This alliance is not centered on the ancient Dian Kingdom, but on the interests of all tribes. We will fairly distribute trade shares, provide technical support, and share resources based on each tribe's contributions and needs, so that everyone can benefit."

Shangguan Xingshang nodded secretly. He knew Baona's plan too well. This was not a simple distribution of benefits, but a plan to bind the various tribes together tightly to form an indivisible whole.

The leader of the Sima tribe studied the map carefully, with a thoughtful look on his face.

“This law is feasible and will not only resolve trade barriers but also promote cooperation among tribes.”

"I agree!" "We agree too!" Several other tribal leaders expressed their opinions one after another. They all saw the huge potential of this trade alliance.

Murong Shangren's face became increasingly gloomy. He didn't expect Baona to come up with such a thorough plan.

He tried to incite other tribes, but at that time the tribes were attracted by the immediate interests and did not buy his account at all.

Only Customs Officer Xiahou still held on to a glimmer of hope. His greedy eyes swept back and forth across the map, hoping to get a piece of the pie.

After a heated discussion, all the tribes except the tribe where Customs Officer Xiahou was located agreed to join the trade alliance.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Customs Officer Xiahou joined the alliance reluctantly with a gloomy face.

With the formal establishment of the multi-tribal trade alliance, the trade volume of the ancient Dian Kingdom soared like a rocket, far exceeding the planned 50%.

Trade between tribes became more frequent than ever before. Border trading posts were bustling with merchants coming and going, and shouts could be heard one after another.

The markets of the ancient Dian Kingdom were filled with a dazzling array of goods, including rare treasures from various tribes, which were truly dazzling.

The people of the ancient Dian Kingdom were jubilant. They saw hope in life, and all this was thanks to the young and wise woman - Bao Na.

She became a legendary figure in the ancient Dian Kingdom, admired and loved by everyone.

In order to commend Baona's outstanding contribution, the Queen personally ordered a grand celebration banquet to be held for Baona.

The palace was decorated with lights and there was singing and dancing, and laughter echoed in the night sky.

At the celebration banquet, the Queen, dressed in gorgeous attire, slowly walked down the steps...

Inside the magnificent hall, the lights were on, wine glasses were clinking, and the sound of stringed instruments was incessant.

The Queen of Ancient Dian was dressed in gorgeous clothes and walked towards Baona gracefully. Her eyes were full of admiration and love, and there seemed to be stars twinkling in them.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes focused on these two outstanding women.

"You are the hero of our country, and my heart will always belong to you." The queen's gentle voice echoed in the hall. She held Baona's hand tightly, and her sincere emotions were beyond words.

Baona lowered her head slightly, a blush appeared on her cheeks, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

The thunderous cheers erupted instantly, deafening and lasting, echoing throughout the entire palace and even outside the palace, lingering in the night sky of the ancient Dian Kingdom for a long time.

Murong Shangren stood in the crowd, watching the scene before him, feeling mixed emotions.

He originally thought that Baona would definitely fail in this trip, but he didn't expect that she would turn the tide and create such a grand event.

He knew very well that his previous actions were too short-sighted. Today, the ancient Dian Kingdom is like a rising sun, shining brightly, but he missed the opportunity to dance with it.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth, pushed through the crowd, walked up to Baona, and bowed deeply. "Miss Baona, I apologize for any offense I may have caused you before. I hope you will forgive me. I am willing to follow you, start from the beginning, and contribute to the prosperity of the ancient Dian Kingdom."

Baona looked at her former rival with a faint smile on her lips. "Mr. Murong, knowing your mistakes is the best way to improve. I'll give you a chance, but you need to start with the most basic trade. Can you do it?" Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Murong's eyes. He knelt on the ground without hesitation, "Thank you, young lady! I will definitely live up to your high expectations!"

The lively celebration banquet lasted for a long time, until late at night when the noise gradually faded away.

Baona stood in front of the window, looking at the dim lights in the distance, but her heart was extremely calm.

The prosperity of trade is only the first step in the rise of the ancient Dian Kingdom. The road ahead is still long and the challenges will be even more severe.

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed by and disappeared into the night.

Baona narrowed her eyes slightly, a sense of vigilance rising in her heart, "Someone..."