The Prodigal Son of the Empire

For formal visits between the two countries, envoys are first sent to issue credentials, and then a considerable sized mission is sent...

Generally speaking.

What is discussed in this form is the major state affairs between the two countries!

But people are still more curious.

Qi State is a big economic country on the mainland. Except that Chu State can compete with it and is usually aloof, why should it be connected with Zhao State?

The people are full of heated discussions, and they are all guessing. Anyway, it is a good thing to be able to build a relationship with Qi.

The news came.

Wang Kang knew in his heart that the peaceful days might be coming to an end.

According to Gao Yin, the eighth prince of Qi, Chu State has entered a period of power change, and the turmoil continues. Qi State will definitely not let go of this opportunity...

For more insurance.

Qi State is preparing to unite with Yue, Zhao, Yan, Wei and other small countries to form a multinational coalition force and launch a war against Chu...

And Qi State sent envoys here, probably to formally raise this matter, Wang Kang believes that no matter from which aspect, Emperor Zhao will not let go of this opportunity to join forces...

ps: When I was writing this book, I laid out two lines, one light and one dark, rivers and lakes and temples, family and country and the world. I seemed to have hinted at it when there were more than 100 chapters. Hope you know.

Chapter 21: Marriage from Emperor Zhao!

For the State of Zhao, the biggest enemy is not the State of Yue, nor the State of Yan, but the State of Chu!

Because Chu State made Zhao State lose a province to the east.

Of the four major provinces, only three remain, resulting in the loss of land, this is the biggest enemy!

And Zhao Guo didn't dare to take any measures at all, and he didn't even dare to say anything, because Chu State was too powerful!

If Chu State is willing, it may be possible to completely destroy Zhao State!

This humiliation is enshrined in the hearts of every Zhao countryman, Zhao Huang is no exception.

According to the secret that Jiang Chengli told Wang Kang before, the old Emperor Zhao made a wrong decision and angered Chu State, and finally lost Donglin Province.

It was also because of this that the old Emperor Zhao was hit hard, and his temperament changed drastically, which triggered all kinds of things in the Zhao country...

Now that Qi State is going to form a multinational alliance to attack Chu, Emperor Zhao will definitely not let go of this opportunity to recover the country!

Wang Kang couldn't help thinking that Emperor Zhao did not stop preparing for war last year, forming a new army and developing armaments.

A lot of steel was purchased from Wang Kang throughout the year.

It is very likely that he has learned the news long ago and is preparing for this day...

The Qi State needed an army to form an alliance. As for the required materials, Qi State's economic strength could fully afford it.

So this deal, for Zhao Guo, is a sure profit but not a loss...

Of course, the specific news has not been released yet, and this kind of matter must be discussed in secret, but there is no doubt that it has injected new vitality into the long-calm Zhao State...

Yuanwu four years, early March.

Zhao Huang issued a summons, and planned to build a new army, recruiting [-] troops...

The army was just conscripted last year, and it will be conscripted again this year, and the people have begun to have some criticisms.

After all, although Zhao Guo's national strength has recovered, it is still a bit difficult to bear the huge army!

Fortunately, Emperor Zhao did not force conscripts, but implemented the system of garrisoning land, and provided some benefits, linking soldiers with farmers, serving as soldiers in wartime and farmers in leisure time...

Those who join the army will be able to obtain land and even reduce taxes if they serve enough military service...

The system is gradually perfected, and in this way, the self-sufficiency of the army's military expenditure can be realized!

The implementation of this policy has really greatly increased the enthusiasm for joining the army!

The situation at home and abroad has changed.

At the same time as the army was being built, the elites in Kyoto were vying for power and profit. How could they gain ground and rights, and these seemed to have nothing to do with Wang Kang.

He seems to have been forgotten.

He even forgot that he actually has the status of Minister of Military Aircraft.

As the minister of military aircraft, these things bypassed him, Zhao Huang didn't mention it, Wang Kang didn't ask, it must be said that it was very strange...

In this way, the time came to June.

The grass is in full bloom and fragrant everywhere.

After nearly three years, the construction of Nansha Bay has finally been completed.

Excavate the river channel directly to the Lanjiang River, bypassing Nanbo City, no longer subject to its restrictions, the port is more modern construction, ships berth, cargo loading and unloading, personnel, supplementary supplies... everything is available!

The commercial port, military port, and fishing port are all divided, which is quite complete.

The inbound channel is sufficient for large merchant ships, and its scale is much larger than that of Nanbo City, and its light is completely covered by Nansha Bay!

Back then when the Eighth Prince of Qi, Gao Yin, came over, Wang Kang tricked Murong Zhao into attracting the trade fair that was supposed to be held in Nanshawan to Nanshawan.

After that time, many businessmen were attracted, and these businessmen left and spread the word among themselves. The reputation of Nansha Bay spread, attracting more and more businessmen to settle in.

Up to now, in the past three years, the popularity flow here is fully equipped.

Because of the open policy, it has attracted businesses from all over the world to come here, and it has become a trading center...

As the center of Nansha Island, it no longer looks like a deserted island in the past, and has become a prosperous city.

After the construction is completed, according to the original agreement, a celebration ceremony will be held.

Wang Kang will also be there in person!

And at this time, Emperor Zhao in the capital personally promulgated a major event in the early court, in front of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.

"Princess Yulian is in Fanghua, and she has already reached the age of marriage. Today, I announce the gift of marriage, betrothing her to Wang Kang, choosing an auspicious day, and holding a wedding ceremony..."

There is no doubt that this is another big news!

As early as Wang Kang's triumphant return, Zhao Huang actually revealed similar meanings. After Wang Kang's child was born, Princess Yulian adopted him as his adopted son.

It is conceivable that a princess who has not left the cabinet made such a move.