I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

Baona's eyes were as deep as a cold pond, reflecting the inky night outside the window.

"Pass the order down, keep a close eye on the movements of the surrounding countries, and report any unusual movements immediately!" The black shadow took the order and left, and the study fell into silence again.

Baona walked to the map, her eyes swept over the ancient Dian Kingdom and the surrounding countries, her fingertips tapping lightly on the table, thinking about how to deal with the situation.

A few days later, Murong the merchant came hurriedly with an anxious look on his face.

"Lady Bao Na, it's bad! Many foreign merchant caravans have appeared on the border. Their goods are priced ridiculously low, and all our business has been taken away!" Bao Na's heart sank. It seemed that the neighboring countries were acting faster than expected.

She soothed him, "Don't panic, Mr. Murong. I'm aware of this matter and will handle it properly."

Soon after, news came from Shangguan Merchant that those foreign caravans not only sold goods at low prices, but also spread rumors everywhere, slandering the goods of the ancient Dian Kingdom, and even openly snatching customers from border trading stations.

At the market, merchants from the ancient Dian Kingdom complained bitterly, and the originally prosperous scene was cast a shadow.

The leader of the Sima tribe also sent people to ask for help. Their tribe's trade was also severely impacted, and the lives of the tribesmen were affected.

Bao Na gathered everyone together to discuss countermeasures.

"These foreign merchant caravans are clearly well prepared. Their purpose is not only to seize business, but also to test our bottom line." Baona analyzed the situation in a calm tone.

"Your Excellency is absolutely right," Guard Zhuge said, clasping his fists. "Their behavior is becoming increasingly aggressive, and they've even begun harassing our caravan. If we don't stop them in time, the consequences will be disastrous."

Baona swept her eyes over the crowd, "We must not sit and wait for death! Guard Zhuge, you must immediately send people to strengthen border patrols to protect the safety of our caravan. Shangguan Merchant, you are responsible for collecting evidence and exposing their evil deeds. Mr. Murong, you must organize the caravan, stabilize prices, and do not panic." Everyone took the order and left, leaving only Baona and the Sima tribal leader in the study.

"Chief Sima," Baona looked at him, "How much do you know about these foreign caravans?" Sima paused for a moment, then said, "As far as I know, these caravans are backed by their respective countries. I'm afraid they've been planning this for a long time..." Baona frowned. "It seems a trade war is inevitable..." She walked to the window, gazing into the distance with a deep, determined gaze. "Pass the order..."

Baona stood in the middle of the study, tapping her fingertips unconsciously on the table, one by one, as if tapping on everyone's heart.

The air seemed to be frozen, so heavy that it was hard to breathe.

"This group of foreign merchants is simply going too far!" Wumeng Tianlong clenched his fists, his voice filled with anger. "I think we should just send troops to drive them out and let them know how powerful our Ancient Dian Kingdom is!"

"Don't be reckless, Wumeng Tianlong." Zhaoyang Ruyue frowned. She was always calm and composed. "Sending troops rashly will likely trigger a larger-scale trade war, and our Ancient Dian Kingdom will suffer even greater losses."

"Then are we just going to let them bully us?" Wumeng Tianlong retorted.

Baona looked at the people arguing and felt even more annoyed.

She knew that Wumeng Tianlong was right and that she had to fight back, but Zhaoyang Ruyue's concerns were not unreasonable.

If war were to break out rashly, the fragile economic foundation of the ancient Dian Kingdom would probably collapse.

She took a deep breath and raised her hand for everyone to be quiet.

His eyes were as calm as water, slowly sweeping over everyone present.

"Everyone has a point, but right now, we need a comprehensive approach that protects our trade while avoiding large-scale conflict."

She turned to look at the leader of the Sima tribe and asked, "Chief Sima, do you have any good ideas?"

Chief Sima pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "These foreign caravans are backed by nations; their actions are no accident. I suggest we unite with other tribes and form a trade alliance to jointly resist foreign enemies."

"Trade alliance? That's a good idea." Bona nodded thoughtfully. She knew that she had to break the current deadlock and use wisdom and means to win this war without gunpowder.

After detailed discussions, a trade strategy targeting foreign caravans was finally formed.

Soon, a strange scene appeared at the border trading post of the ancient Dian Kingdom.

The cheap goods brought by foreign caravans were labeled with purchase limits, and each customer could only buy a small amount. Their plan to win by quantity failed.

At the same time, a kind of goods with the unique style of the ancient Dian Kingdom were put on the shelves: exquisite pottery, colorful silk, and various snacks pickled with local spices.

These products are not only of high quality, but also have a strong cultural flavor. Once they were launched, they were sought after by local residents.

The business of the foreign caravans plummeted. They didn't understand why the customers who once flocked to them suddenly turned a blind eye to their cheap goods.

The merchants of the ancient Dian Kingdom were smiling and busy again.

The market was bustling again, with noise and hawking sounds coming one after another.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on Baona's face. She looked at the prosperous scene before her, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, with a hint of deep meaning in her eyes, "It's time..."

Before she could finish her words, a burst of hurried footsteps came closer.

The afterglow of the setting sun gently shines on the market of the ancient Dian Kingdom, giving the bustling crowd a warm golden hue.

Amid the noise, Baona walked slowly, hearing the vendors' enthusiastic calls and seeing a wide variety of goods. Everything had returned to its former prosperity.

The corners of her lips involuntarily raised a faint smile, and a big stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

"Bona!"

A clear and pleasant voice passed by like a breeze. Baona looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in a gorgeous brocade robe walking towards her with light lotus steps.

The woman had picturesque features, and her every move exuded an innate nobility and majesty. She was none other than the Queen of Ancient Dian.

She was wearing a long dress that dragged on the ground. The hem was embroidered with delicate phoenix patterns, which shone brightly in the sunset.

The golden crown on her head sparkled even more, making her look like the goddess of the sky descending to earth.

Her steps were light, yet she carried a regal bearing that could not be ignored.

"Queen?" Baona was a little surprised. She didn't expect that the Queen would come to greet her in person.

The queen smiled and walked quickly to Baona, holding her arm, with undisguised admiration and love in her eyes.

"Bona, you did a great job!" Her voice was a little excited, as if a proud little girl was showing off her favorite toy to others.

She held Baona's hand tightly, as if she was holding the most precious treasure in the world.

Baona felt a warm feeling in her heart, she could feel the Queen's sincerity.

She swept her eyes around and saw joy on the faces of the people. They looked at the Queen and herself with awe and gratitude, which made her feel extremely proud.

Under Bao Na's leadership, the ancient Dian Kingdom successfully resisted the covetousness of foreign caravans, not only preserving the original trade but also opening up new trade routes.

Those foreign merchant caravans that were once arrogant and domineering can now only retreat back to their own countries in disgrace.

The trade volume of the ancient Dian Kingdom grew steadily, the national strength grew stronger, and the people lived a more prosperous life.

Looking at the thriving scene before her, Baona felt a strong sense of satisfaction in her heart. This was not only her own credit, but also the result of the concerted efforts of the entire ancient Dian Kingdom.

"Queen, these are the results of everyone's joint efforts." Baona said modestly. She did not become proud or complacent because of these achievements.

The queen smiled and nodded. She knew Baona's wisdom and ability very well. Her eyes were full of admiration and trust when she looked at Baona.

However, just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, Baona keenly sensed something was wrong.

Although the goods in the market are rich, something seems to be missing, and there is a hint of unease in the air.

She looked around and finally her eyes stopped on the craftsmen who were working hard.

Although their faces were filled with smiles, there was a hint of fatigue in their eyes.

"Something's wrong..." Baona frowned and muttered to herself.

The Queen noticed Baona's abnormality and asked with concern: "Baona, what's wrong?"

Baona raised her head, her eyes solemn. Just as she was about to speak, she saw a man running towards them at the market entrance, a look of panic on his face...