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Xiao Xiangqing and Xiao Zhan were both unsure of what Nikolayevich Reiss wanted to do.

But he still smiled and agreed.

"Your Highness, you're right...that's what we were thinking too?"

After another round of pleasantries, Xiao Xiangqing and Xiao Zhan remained calm and composed.

Since Rhys didn't speak, they didn't press him for an answer.

After chatting for a while, Rhys realized that they were all very patient and didn't ask any questions.

So he simply spoke up: "Your Majesties, the reason we invited you here today is actually for one reason: to deepen our cooperation."

When Rhys spoke, the two men's expressions changed slightly.

"Your Highness, please speak frankly. We will naturally support anything that is advantageous to us!"

They spoke politely, but their faces were full of vigilance.

Rhys smiled and said, "Gentlemen, I just felt that the cost of transporting these firearms was a bit high, so I was considering a joint venture between us. We're building some firearms factories on your home soil. This way, we can greatly reduce transportation costs...and our efficiency will naturally be much higher."

Upon hearing what Rhys said, Xiao Xiangqing and Xiao Zhan's mouths practically stretched to their ears in a wide grin...

This is fantastic news!

The two of them immediately slapped their thighs and agreed.

"Of course, that would be great. We've actually been wanting to say that for a while. But since this is your secret, it wouldn't be appropriate. If you're making it here, we'll definitely give you our full support and cooperation."

After Xiao Xiangqing finished speaking, Xiao Zhan, not wanting to be outdone, chimed in.

"If we're going to build a factory, Your Highness, you can't be biased. We need to establish one in our Chuan Kingdom too!"

However, as they spoke, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Xiangqing suddenly calmed down.

"Your Highness, what you're saying is indeed a good thing, but we don't know what we'll have to give in return!"

Because this was such a good thing, the two of them couldn't help but suspect Rhys's motives.

After all, they knew very well that these Slavs were there to exploit them.

Now that such a huge windfall is coming, we certainly won't let them get away with it for nothing...

Ries laughed and said, "We don't have any extra requirements! It's just a joint venture. You provide the land, labor, and raw materials... we provide the equipment. Then, the profits will be split 70/30, with us getting 70% and you getting 30%!"

"We have no other requirements, except that we need your support for the construction of our firearms factory and the cooperation of all parties involved in the extraction of raw materials. Of course, this factory also belongs to us."

After listening, the two looked at Rhys in confusion and said, "That's it?"

Rhys observed their expressions and then said, "That's right, that's it!"

Rhys saw that they clearly understood his true purpose, and he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

Rhys said, "Of course, this is it! Of course, the profit sharing is non-negotiable... This is the only way."

Xiao Xiangqing subconsciously looked at Mr. Qianlong, who had followed her.

Xiao Zhan also looked at Bi Han with a questioning expression.

This is such a good thing.

They always felt there was something fishy going on, but after much deliberation, they simply couldn't refuse.

Because they didn't see any pitfalls in it either.

If there's any pitfall to be found, it's only one!

That's the ratio.

However, they don't care about the benefits involved.

Rather, once these firearms factories are introduced, they will inevitably learn the manufacturing methods sooner or later.

Once they've learned it, they'll naturally no longer need these Slavs.

They could simply be kicked away...

After the two strategists nodded.

Xiao Xiangqing and Xiao Zhan both agreed.

Reese smiled and raised his glass.

"Then I wish our cooperation a success."

In retrospect, this situation is truly a win-win-win-win situation.

Little did they know, they were interested in the Slavic people's technology, but the Slavs were interested in something far more important.

...

After leaving the Northern Desert Prince's Mansion, Xiao Ce headed directly towards the border between the Northern Desert and the Northern Desert.

The journey was smooth and unobstructed; this area not only boasts wide cement roads.

The roadside used to be wasteland, but now, thanks to the joint efforts of the Northern Desert Royal Palace and the local people, it has been transformed.

The roadside is lined with large wooden sheds.

These greenhouses are used to grow various off-season vegetables, and more.

The potatoes that came from India had a very high yield after being planted.

Moreover, the characteristics of potatoes make them very suitable for cultivation in the northern desert region.

Every household can have a surplus.

Having enough to eat is no longer a difficult thing.

Not only that, but we also saw many large-scale pig farms along the way, which used the modern method of castrating pigs.

This completely eliminates one of the biggest drawbacks of pork: its gamey smell.

It has become something that ordinary people like to eat and can afford.

Furthermore, the Northern Desert Royal Palace also supports a family workshop model, where those with money can buy piglets, raise them, and slaughter them for their own consumption.

Those without money can adopt piglets. After they grow up and are slaughtered, they can receive money or share it with the government according to a set ratio.

With this model, every household's life is getting better and better.

Seeing the happy faces of the people along the way.

Xiao Ce also understood Yin Weiyong's thoughts.

Do not start a war with the Slavic people without authorization, at least do not bring the war to the Northern Desert royal palace.

After all, the peace of the Northern Kingdom was hard-won.

The people here have it even harder; without their desperate efforts...

Xiao Ce's policies alone were not enough to bring a good life to the people.

Once they reached the border, the guards there took turns on duty.

We will ensure that half of the month is spent on training, and the other half will be used for everyone's farming and animal husbandry.

After listening to Han Da, I realized that this place is now completely self-sufficient.

Moreover, with improvements in farming and agricultural tools, they expect to exceed expectations this year!

"Your Highness, after seeing all this, would you like to go and see our special forces?"

The person who received Xiao Ce this time was Yan Jia.

Yan Jia had already heard that Xiao Ce had returned, which made him extremely excited.

So he arrived early to wait, because he had to train special forces and couldn't leave.

Otherwise, Yan Jia would have wanted to personally go and fetch Xiao Ce.

"I came here to see your special forces unit."

Yan Jia nodded, and then led him to a mountain wilderness where gunshots and bombs could be heard from time to time.

Just then, Yan Jia began to explain to Xiao Ce.

"Your Highness, after several rounds of recruitment, our special forces have reached 10,000 men. Our special forces are divided into four battalions: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow!"

"Each battalion has 2,500 men! There are monthly evaluations, and a bottom-ranking elimination system is used... This is how the four battalions of Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow are ranked in order. Anyone who can get into the Heaven Battalion is a god-like figure in the army."

Xiao Ce couldn't help but feel excited upon hearing Yan Jia's words.

Leaving aside their other armies, this one elite force alone is enough.

With that, Xiao Ce followed Yan Jia to take a look.

Their training is the kind of modern special forces training that Xiao Ce mentioned, which includes not only physical fitness and combat, but also firearms and shooting.

And they almost all got full marks.

"Okay...okay...okay!"

Xiao Ce was extremely satisfied.

Yan Jia said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I heard you are going to support the Turks... You can take all these people with you!"

After listening to Yan Jia's words, Xiao Ce glanced at him and then said with a smile, "Your information network is quite impressive, isn't it?"

Yan Jia smiled and said, "It was Mr. Xiao Jiu who told me to make sure you are safe."

Xiao Ce nodded: "I will definitely bring your men... but there's no need to bring too many... one person from the Heavenly Battalion will be enough."

Yan Jia listened with a surprised look and waved his hand: "No! No, Your Highness, this is too dangerous! Although they only have 30,000 men, they are elite troops... If you take 2,500 men, it will be difficult to deal with them!"

Xiao Ce said to Yan Jia, "It's useless to fight them just because they outnumber us!"

Looking at Xiao Ce's expression, Yan Jia knew that Xiao Ce must have some ingenious idea.

However, since Xiao Ce didn't say anything, Yan Jia didn't press the matter...

Instead, she looked at Xiao Ce expectantly and asked, "Your Highness, may I come with you?"

Xiao Ce glanced at Yan Jia, then smiled and said, "This really isn't good enough. You still need to continue training these special forces."

Seeing this, Yan Jia's eyes showed a hint of disappointment. He then said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, the special forces are now on the right track. There are clear rules and regulations here, so even if I leave for a year or two, it won't be a problem..."

"I know, Your Highness, you have some tricks up your sleeve, and I've been wanting to see how you deal with them. Actually, my generals and I have already discussed this extensively! But we simply haven't come up with a foolproof way to win..."

"So, I'd like to learn from you. Don't worry, my leaving with you won't affect the special forces' training progress."

Looking at Yan Jia's expectant eyes.

Xiao Ce smiled slightly: "Alright, since you've put it that way... it would seem a bit heartless of me not to let you go, right? Then you can come along..."

Yan Jia was so excited that he thanked Xiao Ce repeatedly.

He then asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, when do you plan to depart?"

Xiao Ce said to Yan Jia, "Tomorrow! Does your Heavenly Battalion also have small teams?"

Yan Jia nodded to Xiao Ce and said, "Your Highness, that's right. We are divided into small teams, but in order to allow the teams to get to know each other, we don't have fixed teams. This way, even if a team suffers casualties, we can quickly replenish our ranks and cooperate. However, we do have squad leaders, company leaders, and battalion commanders."

Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, then go and call all these people from your Heavenly Battalion over here!"

Yan Jia knew that Xiao Ce was about to assign a task, so he nodded and instructed his men to go and inform him.

As Xiao Ce walked, he asked, "By the way, did you do the task of redrawing the maps of our northern desert and the Turkic region that I asked you to do? I need a completely complete map."

Yan Jia nodded: "Your Highness, rest assured. We will certainly not neglect the tasks you have entrusted to us... We have already drawn up maps not only of the northern deserts and the Turks, but also of India and the entire Xiao Kingdom."

"Xiao Ce has drawn up a map of the entire country?"

Seeing Xiao Ce's astonished expression, Yan Jia smiled and nodded: "That's right, we sent out thousands of people who know how to draw, and each person drew a map according to their assigned area... This map can be said to be the most detailed ever."

Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction and asked Yan Jia to first produce the map of the Turks.

Yan Jia smiled and told Xiao Ce that they didn't need the map for the time being.

Just as a hint of doubt flashed in Xiao Ce's eyes, Yan Jia had already led him back to the outside of his military tent.

Following Yan Jia into the military tent, Xiao Ce immediately understood Yan Jia's meaning.

Inside the military tent was a large sand table.

The sand table is very well made, covering the entire Turkic region from the border between the two countries, and the details inside are also very good.

The locations of water sources, ambush sites, and even the places where the Slavic state has invaded and stationed its troops in the Turkic territory are clearly marked.

As soon as Xiao Ce went in, he was immediately drawn to the sand table.

Yan Jia, standing to the side with a hint of smugness, said, "Your Highness, isn't this the sand table you told me about before... How's it doing?"

Xiao Ce found it somewhat amusing to see Yan Jia's expression, which seemed to be seeking praise.

After all, Yan Jia had always been calm and collected.

Actually, upon closer reflection, Xiao Ce could understand it.

In fact, when Xiao Ce was at the Mobei Prince's Mansion, he learned from Yin Weiyong that the expenses of this special forces unit were almost half of the expenses of Han Da's entire Mobei army.

It should be noted that Han Da's side had hundreds of thousands of troops, while Yan Jia's side only had a mere ten thousand.

Yan Jia was also under a lot of pressure, even though he was following Xiao Ce's methods...

However, he didn't know if he had met Xiao Ce's expectations.

Moreover, this army, hailed as an elite force, is quite controversial because it has never seen actual combat.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ce did not hold back his praise.

“Excellent! The sand table is much more complete than I imagined! It’s clear you put a lot of effort into it.”

After being praised by Xiao Ce, Yan Jia immediately looked pleased.

"Your Highness, as you said... 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated!' Although the Northern Desert Prince's Mansion has no intention of attacking, I think we should still be prepared at any time!"