(It's amazing at noon today, and I really dream that I'm dreaming.) But when I woke up, my head hurt so much, and I felt that my mind was drained. ）

The materials brought back from the East have allowed everyone to see a truly vast, civilized, and widely exchanged world.

While the country of Qixia is trapped in a corner, several other continents are already engaged in extensive exchanges. Ships and shipping routes from different continents connect the world of civilizations.

The outside world is so prosperous that only the West, the continent of fertile soil, is isolated from the sphere of exchange of such civilizations.

And the most precious of all this information is a nautical chart. It was a chart seven feet wide and one piece long.

Liu Xinyu looked at this nautical chart, this nautical chart is similar to the bracket image, but it is not as complete and detailed as the bracket image, the continents are very abstract, the coastline, the national boundary line, etc., or even not at all, are blurred.

But this still makes Liu Xinyu love it.

On this chart, the entire Kunlun Continent is included, including the eastern and southern parts of the Fertile Earth Continent, the northwest part of the Soil Continent, the northern part of the Rich Earth Continent, the western part of the Morning Earth Continent, and a few southern edges of the northern and earth-forming continents.

This is a map of the nautical world, a map of the world of this world, a map of the civilized world. What is not shrouded by this nautical chart is ...... Uncivilized areas are the periphery of civilization!

The Fertile Continent to the West, doesn't even appear on the map.

Liu Xinyu hung the chart on the wall next to him, covering a map of the land of the country of Qixia. She slowly backed away, backing away, and finally had a full view of the chart.

Liu Xinyu's gaze swept from the upper left corner of the chart (the location of the Fertile Earth Continent), and there was only one point there, which was the 'Qianlong Port' that once belonged to the country of Canglan. Then there are several ports in the country of Langya.

Ports are linked by dotted lines, which are the bloodline that connects the civilized world. However, the country of Qixia could not enjoy the nourishment of these world bloodlines. can only accept the thousands of years of oppression in the most remote corners of the world.

Look at the huge world, and imagine the insignificance of the country of Qixia.

Liu Xinyu took a deep breath, and she suddenly had a deep understanding of the opinions raised by Zhang Hao. If the country of Qixia does not make changes, it will be completely eliminated by the world.

The outside world has opened up a worldwide exchange. And the country of Qixia is still trapped in a desolate corner struggling to survive.

When I see the world, I understand my insignificance!

Liu Xinyu's eyes searched along the navigation line, looking down on the world from an unprecedented perspective.

The current nautical charts are still very rudimentary, but it does not stop Liu Xinyu's imagination.

A nameless pride rolled in Liu Xinyu's heart.

Liu Xinyu is like this, and so is Zhang Hao. Zhang Hao also silently stared at a nautical chart. This is the communication of the civilized world. And if the country of Qixia wants to get out of the current predicament, it must "overtake in the corner", open up its own route, and connect with the civilized world.

Liu Xinyu looked at it for a while, then suddenly turned his head and asked Zhang Hao: "How long will it take for the Zhang family's steel giant ship to set off?"

"Your Majesty, the Zhiyuan is already making its final checks. Now it depends on the training of Dugu Junjie and others. I'm going to go back and check it out in the next few days, and I'm sure there's no problem, and the Zhiyuan will be ready to go. ”

"Very well! I'll sort out the inner treasury in the next few days and see what I can trade. This time, we're going to open the route. And take advantage of the ironclad ship to dominate this route. ”

As he spoke, Liu Xinyu suddenly released his flying sword, which remained small and moved like a pointer on the map. "I found that the current shipping routes are all in the inland sea. At least on this map, there is not a single route to the open sea.

For example, this route, from the western part of the Maotu Continent to the eastern part of the Taotu Continent, can obviously be directed, but the route has to go north to bypass the South China Sea of Kunlun Continent, and then go south. The distance was almost doubled.

If we can cross the open sea, then we can seize the route and the deal. We can make a lot of money just by transporting!"

Do you only provide transportation? Coachman at sea? Zhang Hao's mind suddenly flashed with such a thought. But soon regained consciousness, "Your Majesty, if we want to do this, we must have enough strength.

I think we can make a step-by-step development plan.

For example, we can first open up the route between the land of perched clouds and the sea of jade. Try to get in touch with the outside world and learn about the outside world.

During this time, we have continued to gain experience, increase the number of seafarers, improve the quality of seafarers, and continuously improve the technology of the steel giant.

Once we have built up enough foundations, we will try to sail south, crossing the green sea of death in search of the west coast of the Continent of Turbulence and opening up new routes. ”

Liu Xinyu listened and nodded slowly. But in the next moment, he suddenly turned his head to look at Zhang Hao, and Zhang Hao, who was looking at it with burning eyes, was a little uncomfortable.

"What's wrong?"

"Zhang Hao, do you think we should set up a navigation-related department?"

Zhang Hao's mind was spinning. The current navigation is all done by the Zhang family and the Ocean Group, in other words, even if Liu Xinyu really sets up a navigation department, it is useless.

It is impossible for Liu Xinyu not to see this, so what does she mean by suddenly saying this sentence now?

Is it a temptation? Or is it a warning?

Looking at Liu Xinyu's extraordinarily bright, even a little shining, and a little weird eyes, Zhang Hao had to say carefully: "What Your Majesty said makes sense. ”

"So, do you have any proposals?"

You're going to have to make an inch. Zhang Hao looked at Liu Xinyu's eyes and said slowly: "I have a not-so-mature idea. That is to establish a marine trading market and build a transportation network throughout the country centered on it.

I said a long time ago that the future of the land of Qixia lies in the sea. Therefore, the next development should focus on the sea. ”

"Yes, since the sea is the most important, why did you still suggest moving the capital to Jianwu County instead of moving to ...... when you moved the capital to Jianwu County? What about Ninghe County?"

"The wealth of the land of perched clouds wants to be claimed from the sea. But the land of the country of Qixia must be expanded inland!"

Hearing Zhang Hao's words, Liu Xinyu's eyes brightened. "Sounds great. But how do we expand our territory? Earlier, you said that we should not take the initiative to expand our territory, but we should cultivate credibility. Now you say that the territory is going to expand inland.

I don't understand!"

"It's not a contradiction. Your Majesty thinks that if we are strong enough, will the countries around us be honest? The answer is certain—no!

We don't attack, but we can fish!

And the reason why we don't take the initiative to attack now is because the country of Qixia does not have enough strength to dominate the West!

I hope that one day in the future, our imperial capital will move to the imperial capital of the Jinyang Country, which is the most suitable place for the six western countries of the Fertile Earth Continent!"

Liu Xinyu listened, the light in her eyes suddenly converged, and she looked at Zhang Hao carefully, "Zhang Hao, you said, have you ever used a method similar to fishing on me?"

...... "There is ambiguity in what you say!"

"Okay, you don't need to say it, I understand! Now think about it, your Zhang Hao's fishing line is really long enough. The first time we met, you told me that the future of the country of Qixia lies in the sea. Yes, that's true, and it seems to be true now.

However, your Zhang family is also in this process, expanding rapidly. Today, the fiefdom is eight towns, almost the area of a county. A Dayang group gathers almost half of the country's small and medium-sized families.

You...... Need an explanation?"

Zhang Hao was not in a hurry: "Your Majesty wants to develop the ocean, and it is not something that can be done by the strength of one family and one place." It requires the dedication of half a country, or even an entire country.

If I can, I also hope that the Zhang family will monopolize all the interests, instead of setting up a Dayang Group and promoting any patent policy.

Your Majesty, after all, I am a disciple of the Xuanzhen Sect. If, I mean if, the Zhang family doesn't care about the war in the country of Qixia at all, and develops their own affairs with peace of mind. His Royal Highness said that the Zhang family has been developing silently for a hundred years, does it have the ability to open up the road to the sea by itself?"

The suspicion in Liu Xinyu's eyes gradually disappeared. Yes, Zhang Hao is a disciple of the Xuanzhen Sect after all, even if the country of Qixia falls, the Zhang family will be fine. And with the ability of a cultivator, Zhang Hao was just at his peak a hundred years later, and at that time, the Zhang family was fully capable of opening up sea routes alone.

In contrast, the actions of the Zhang family now are quite 'angry' - they feel very impatient in doing things. There is no point of old age.

Thinking of this, Liu Xinyu had to ask again.

Zhang Hao looked around and found that everyone pricked up their ears, Zhang Hao said slowly: "The Zhang family, born in the country of Qixia, this is my motherland and my roots. If I can, I hope that my motherland will be evergreen and immortal!

I hope that one day, the entire country of Qixia can stand at the top of the world, and I hope that one day the land of the country of Qixia can be ruled by the land of the rising sun, the end of the sea in the west, the north to the North Sea, and the south to the cangwu.

Such a dream is not something that a family can achieve. It takes the strength of a nation.

Of course, if in this process, the Zhang family can grow synchronously, I will be satisfied. ”

Liu Xinyu was also shocked by Zhang Hao's imagination. Her gaze slowly moved on the chart, and her eyes gradually became firm. "If there are enough steel megaships, we ...... I can do it!"

"It will be done!" Zhang Hao's tone also became firm. Because, Zhang Hao thinks about the starry sky above his head and the sea...... It's just the first step in ambition. Compared with the sea, I yearn for the bright sea of stars!

Liu Xinyu was silent for a moment, then suddenly sat on the phoenix chair, looked at everyone and said, "What I discussed with Zhang Hao just now, everyone heard it."

Do you say that it is necessary to set up a navigation department, to set up a special trading market, to enact a special law?"

Zhao Duo immediately spoke: "Your Majesty, I think there should be a prime minister who is in charge of the ocean. According to the discussion just now, the future of maritime affairs will have a bearing on the fortunes of half the country. ”

There was a lot of talk about the need for a maritime management agency.

Liu Xinyu pondered for a long time, and suddenly asked Zhang Hao: "Zhang Hao, can I trust you?"

"I believe Your Majesty has the answer in his heart!"

"Ha......" Liu Xinyu smiled lightly, and her face quickly became serious: "I have decided." The Ministry of Marine Development was established, and Zhang Hao was appointed as the Minister of Marine Development, with full responsibility. Comparable to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Zhang Hao, you step down from your post as minister of industry and commerce and start taking charge of all issues related to marine development. Nautical, technical, legal, commercial and more. However, it needs to be supervised by the rest of the relevant departments. Laws, for example, need to be supervised by the Ministry of Justice. ”

"Yes. Zhang Hao responded.

Everyone was in an uproar, this is the real 'deputy prime minister plenipotentiary', except for the word 'deputy' in the title, the power is greater than the prime minister. This is absolute trust.

Liu Xinyu continued: "Liu Guang, the person in charge of the original Royal Commercial Bank and Yunying Commercial Bank, was transferred to the Minister of Industry and Commerce. ”

The new country of Qixia is constantly improving, developing and thriving.

As soon as the arrangement was completed, Zhang Hao received the news again, and Bai Ye, who also went to the east, also returned. And it really brought a master of the transformation stage! It is the early stage of the transformation of the gods.

"What are you doing inviting the Transformation Period?" Liu Xinyu looked at Zhang Hao, and there was still a little vigilance in his eyes.

Wu Fanghai spoke: "Your Majesty, I know about this. This matter was postponed more than 50 days ago. At that time, in the northern battlefield, the allied army of the industrial and commercial class commanded by Dugu Junjie ambushed 128 Yuan Infant masters of the Jinyang Kingdom and achieved a great victory.

But just when he was preparing to take advantage of the victory to pursue and prepare to completely annihilate the Northern Army of the Kingdom of Jinyang, the Transformation Period of the Kingdom of Jinyang appeared.

Later, Dugu Junjie, Zhang Hao and others discussed and went to the country of Shaoze to hire a god to fight. There are many high-level mercenaries in the country of Shaoze, and among them is the Transformation Period.

I didn't think it took more than 50 days to go this time. And we ended the war in just over 50 days. ”

Liu Xinyu was also a little stunned for a while, what a complicated relationship......

But after all, it was the transformation period, and Liu Xinyu still went to visit in person. Zhang Hao also followed, and the incarnation period of this invitation was invited in the name of Dayang Group.

When Zhang Hao and Liu Xinyu saw this god transformation stage, this god transformation stage was floating in the air, silently staring at the ruins of Guangling City in front of them.

The man looked to be in his thirties, dressed in a modest power suit, and looked like he had just retired from the battlefield and was ready to go to war. Moreover, he had a long sword hanging from his waist like a general, instead of being empty-handed and with a flying sword in his body like ordinary cultivators.

Liu Xinyu generously stepped forward to pay a visit.

Facing Liu Xinyu, this master simply nodded and flew in front of Zhang Hao.

Zhang Hao was stunned for a moment, only Bai Ye next to him was smiling. This white and chubby guy laughed treacherously, and he had a bit of the essence of a traitor.

Zhang Hao looked stunned. This man's face is resolute, but there seems to be sorrow and sorrow engraved in his face.

The transformation period came to Zhang Hao and said lightly: "You are Zhang Hao, right?"

"Ah...... Yes!"

"My name is Chen Yansong, and I used to be the head of the guard of the Dugu family. My young master is here with you, right?"

Zhang Hao turned his head to look at Bai Ye's sinister expression, and his heart suddenly exploded, as if he had been hit head-on by a bomb.

The Zhang family can be called 'Dugu Young Master', isn't it that Dugu Junjie!

The family guards turned out to be in the god transformation stage!

(Dugu Junjie's identity is related, see Chapter 190)

(Tomorrow's holiday arrears, fight for it today, see if you can rush, more than 15,000 words.) Comfort everyone's wounded hearts ^_^

I've been eating instant noodles for a few days and may take a break tomorrow. ）