On the vast sea, a huge fleet rolled forward, pushing mountains of waves wherever they passed.

Yuan Zhao stood at the bow of the ship, standing side by side with the leader of the Iron Blood Mercenary Corps, Zhenren Wu, and the two of them admired the vast sea together. During the colonial trade development, Yuan Zhao personally went to Yongzhou to prepare for on-site command.

When Pengcheng Wanli Group, Youlong Mercenary Group and others were optimistic about Yunzhou, Jiuchongtian Group and Iron Blood Mercenary Group and others formed a group to Yongzhou.

However, Yongzhou was a bit far away, and it would probably take half a year to arrive in the fleet. At this time, Yuan Zhao also received the message of Li Xian's priority reward, but he had to give up at this time.

"What a pity, we are probably going to fall behind this time." Wu Zhenren looked at the reward of the wise king and was a little jealous.

Yuan Zhao smiled indifferently: "It's nothing bad, it's just a year's tax exemption, it's no big deal. In comparison, the future is more important.

Back then, Jiuchongtian Group started relatively late, but it is not ahead of the way now."

Zhenren Wu nodded, and many people around him gave praise. Since everyone chose Yongzhou, they value long-term interests more than short-term benefits.

During everyone's discussion, news came again. Pengcheng Wanli Group and Youlong Mercenary Group signed the first colonial treaty of Shang Kingdom: the Treaty of the North Sea.

Yuan Zhao became interested and opened the "Treaty of North Sea" and read it: "Come on, let's learn together."

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In Anyang, the "Treaty of North Sea" was directly published on the Internet. For a time, it could be seen from all over the country, and even abroad. The impact was very wide.

Li Xian is also watching with Xia Qingqing:

First, admit their mistakes and apologize. The Shenbing Sect and Baihong Sect took the initiative to attack the Shang Kingdom fleet because of greed, which seriously affected the friendship between the Shang Kingdom and the people of Yunzhou. In response, Jian Wuxin, the head of the Shenbing Sect, and Lan Yingyu, the head of the Baihong Sect, apologized and asked Shang Kingdom to "reduce the crime."

Second, the Shenbing Gate and Baihong Gate promised to cede Beihai City and Beihai City a radius of 100 kilometers to Shangguo for a thousand years, and the annual tax revenue of 10,000 taels of gold will be paid in one lump sum.

Third, within the influence of the Shenbing Gate and Baihong Gate, there is about 100,000 miles in a radius of more than 200 countries. A fixed tax rate of 2% will be charged on Shangguo goods, and the tax will be deducted in one lump sum at Beihai Port. Shangguo merchants will no longer pay the remaining taxes.

Fourth, citizens of Shang Kingdom enjoy royal relatives within the influence of Shenbingmen and Baihongmen. After committing a crime, they cannot be tried in the local area and need to be handed over to Shang Kingdom for trial. The people of Shang Kingdom enjoy aristocratic treatment, and the local area also has no right to judge.

Fifth, commercial trade within the scope of the influence of Shenbing Gate and Baihong Gate need to abide by the commercial laws and regulations of the Shang Dynasty.

Sixth, citizens of Shangguo can freely start businesses within the influence of Shenbingmen and Baihongmen, and also enjoy a fixed tax rate of 2%. When Shangguo enterprises conflict with local laws and regulations, they need to apply for Shangguo lawyers' arbitration.

Seventh, if any citizen of Shang State encounters unfair treatment or is even killed, the local royal family, Shenbang Sect and Baihong Sect must be thoroughly investigated; in serious cases, Shang State reserves the right to intervene with military armed forces.

Eighth, within the influence of Shenbingmen and Baihongmen, Shangguo's currency is the only legal currency; Shangguo will build banks here to promote the development of local commercial trade.

Ninth, scientific research within the influence of Shenbing Gate and Baihong Gate requires patent application at the Patent Office of Shangguo, otherwise it will not be protected.

Supplementary Terms:

First, when the interests of Shang State are threatened, Shang State has the right to revise the terms.

Second, the Shang Kingdom will assist the Divine Sect and Baihong Sect to grow.

There are nine major clauses in total, plus two additional clauses; there are many details below each clause, almost plugging all loopholes.

"Very good!" After reading it, Li Xian nodded with certainty. He even asked Sun Hao to send a message to Zhang Xianzhang - he did a good job and continued to work hard.

Next to him, after reading it, Xia Qingqing looked up at Li Xian and asked with some concern: "Is this really good? Will it cause disgust from the outside world? Although Shang Dynasty had some methods in the past, it still maintained the foundation of equal trade, which is one of the reasons why Shang Dynasty can develop and grow.

If the entire fairyland is attracted to the Shang Kingdom, then..."

Li Xian smiled: "The Shang Kingdom now does not have to care about the words of the weak. Equality and trade actually has a foundation, that is, equal status. Now, Yunzhou, Yongzhou and other places are no longer qualified to be on par with Shang Kingdom.

The most important thing is that the Shang Kingdom has no time or time to reason with those backward areas. We need to move towards greater goals!"

After saying that, Li Xian looked up at the sky with deep eyes. Li Xian could not forget the information conveyed by the broken soul in his mind and the images left behind. In that magnificent palace, the golden immortal stood guard and the divine beast guarded the gate; the Shang Kingdom now has no qualifications to give others the gatekeeper.

But that is the future enemy of Shang.

Those who ascend to the mortal world will be deprived of opportunities and will be wiped out. There is obviously a powerful hand of sin behind this. Once Shang Kingdom enters the fairy world, it will inevitably collide with the mastermind behind the scenes. Therefore, Shang Kingdom needs to be stronger, so Shang Kingdom no longer has time to communicate with those backward regions, countries, etc.

If you fall behind, don’t blame others.

Xia Qingqing also nodded silently. Yes, the Shang Kingdom now no longer has to care about the voices of those backward areas. This world has always been a world of strong people, and no one cares about the moans of weak people unless there are other plans.

In a blink of an eye, it took more than three days. The Treaty of North Sea caused great response among the Shang Dynasty and the people of the People. The stock price of Pengcheng Wanli Group soared again, and also stimulated countless people to be jealous. I don’t know how many people regretted that they were acting too late.

Of course, the news and content also reached Ningguo. Ning Xiaolan had read the "Treaty of North Sea" over and over again, and it took three days to see it. At this time, she finally looked up with a deep look, "Is this colonization? This is a trampling on another area! Shangguo finally showed a greedy and hideous face!"

Next to him, Du Zhiyuan, who had become the right assistant minister, whispered: "Your Majesty, Shang Kingdom is doing this to be an enemy of the world, and I am afraid that the demon clan will be hostile to Shang Kingdom."

"The demon clan has long been hostile to the Shang country!" Ning Xiaolan said softly, as if she was talking to herself, "But the powerful Shang country no longer needs to care about the eyes of others, and of course, it does not have to care about the eyes of the demon clan."

During this war, the Demon Saint Island originally wanted to join forces with the Cultivation Alliance, but later suddenly repent. Ning Xiaolan knew very well what the inside story was. Shang Kingdom generally would not use sky fire bombs on the human race, but if the demon race dared to show off, Shang Kingdom would not be ruthless.

After thinking for a while, Ning Xiaolan ordered Du Zhiyuan: "You go and prepare. After the morning court tomorrow, we will set off for Shangguo to visit and take the teleportation array of Shangguo. Follow me, select a few conservative ministers and a few pioneering and innovative ministers, and then bring some outstanding new officials to Shangguo to see it together."

The next morning, Ning Xiaolan discussed the latest politics with everyone, especially the colonial trade that the Shang Kingdom began. Everyone discussed it very actively, and the actions of Shang Kingdom did indeed put pressure on Ning Kingdom. Ning Xiaolan cleverly promoted the hands and took advantage of this pressure to further integrate Ning Kingdom.

Then Ning Xiaolan personally ordered a few people, including the Secretariat of the Central Secretariat, Li Jihua, the great scholar of Ningguo. It was Li Jihua who forced Zhang Quan to the dead end (Chapter 1151). Now, Ningguo is "respecting Confucianism alone, and a hundred schools of thought contend", making Li Jihua almost equivalent to Ningguo's national teacher.

However, Ning Xiaolan was very particular about doing things, which made Confucianism respect it, but did not establish a national teacher, which made Confucianism unable to openly interfere in national politics. In fact, in terms of national system, Ning Xiaolan prefers the legal system of the country.

Through the teleportation array, Ning Xiaolan arrived in Anyang City in the afternoon.

There were countless reporters coming around. Ning Xiaolan was the empress, and she just killed her husband and family a few days ago, making Ning Xiaolan famous in Shangguo, but it seemed that she was not a good reputation.

When Ning Xiaolan seized power for the first time and was made the eldest princess, she killed her own brother, Ning Zhizhen, the prince of Ning Kingdom at that time. Now she has killed her husband and her husband's family. You can imagine what kind of sensation the appearance of Ning Xiaolan will cause.

This is Shangguo. As soon as Ning Xiaolan appeared, the reporter rushed over and was about to interview him.

Needless to say, Hu Yingning immediately led people to quarantine Ning Xiaolan and the reporter, and the scene was a little out of control for a moment.

Shang State Prime Minister Yan Ze'an came to greet him, but the Shang State's citizens were very disrespectful and blocked Yan Ze'an's path. Yan Ze'an smiled slightly and just watched.

"The Shang Dynasty is really chaotic!" An old-school official snorted coldly, as if very dissatisfied.

Ning Xiaolan shook her head slightly: "This is not a mess, it's someone giving us a warning."

After a little pause, Ning Xiaolan said again: "Hu Yingning, let go, it's okay. I need to leave some words here in Shangguo."

Hu Yingning let go of the guards, and Ning Xiaolan moved forward gracefully. Ning Xiaolan was the first princess in the western part of Yingzhou, Princess Qingcheng. At this time, she became the empress, and her graceful figure and luxurious outfit made the reporters in front of Ning Xiaolan suddenly not know how to speak.

They looked at Ning Xiaolan and just watched.

If we talk about appearance purely, Ning Xiaolan is probably still above Xia Qingqing, probably equivalent to Princess Dragon Ao Qingxue. But Ning Xiaolan is the empress, and her gorgeous outfit adds seven points of noble beauty.

Although Xia Qingqing, Ao Qingxue, and Gu Yue Yuhua are the queen and princess of Shang Kingdom, the royal family of Shang Kingdom is relatively simple and there is no need to dress up. But Ning Xiaolan is not good. As an empress, she must have gorgeous decorations and show her dignity - this is determined by her status.

It should be said that Xia Qingqing and others lived a relaxed and happy life. Although they were not dressed enough, they were not as plain as the sky. Ning Xiaolan lived in the center of the vortex and was a real lonely person. Therefore, Ning Xiaolan was a little arrogant and went to this stop and made many reporters not know how to speak.

"Everyone, what do you want to ask?" Ning Xiaolan's voice was soft and she smiled.

After a few reporters looked at each other, a female reporter finally spoke: "Hello, Your Majesty, first of all, I welcome Your Majesty's arrival and apologize for our behavior. I would like to ask a question, which is also a question that many people are concerned about.

Your Majesty, do you regret killing your husband?”

Ning Xiaolan's face slowly calmed down, and a trace of sadness seemed to flash in her eyes: "Actually, I envy you ordinary people, especially those in your Shangguo. Because you can pursue your own dreams.

But I can't do it because I have undertaken the dream of the entire Ningguo country. Therefore, the interests of the country are above everything else, even above my personal happiness."

Some reporters spoke, and more reporters came up soon.

Someone asked: "Does Your Majesty consider remarrying?"

Ning Xiaolan smiled brightly this time: "I don't think about remarrying. But maybe I will consider taking a concubine."

Well, this answer is very strong, and I don’t know how many people were stunned for a moment. The empress wants to accept a concubine, three palaces, six courtyards and seventy-two... Are you handsome men?~~

Gradually, as more and more discussions were discussed, Ning Xiaolan seemed to be talking; in Ning Xiaolan, it seemed that Ning Xiaolan had no chance to speak like this, and no one dared to speak like this. On the other hand, Ning Xiaolan also used the media of Shangguo to promote his own ideological ability.

Ning Xiaolan even personally recruited and expressed her welcome to the merchants of the Shangguo to invest, and Ningguo Council provided care.

Gradually, many special reports by Ning Xiaolan were formed on the Internet, including positive ones, and several major media platforms in Shangguo gave relatively positive reports; but these reports were all inclined to politics.

On some small platforms, reports are varied.

For example, there are reports that if Ning Xiaolan remarries, who dares to take risks?

For example, Ning Xiaolan is preparing to "accept a concubine", and the identity of the empress is exciting.

Some of the reports were quite explicit, but these reports were quickly deleted, and even relevant personnel were warned. Shangguo is a big country after all, so some images should be paid attention to.

At this time, Ning Xiaolan, accompanied by Yan Ze'an, had already gone to the palace of Shang Kingdom to meet the great wise king.

Two kings, Yingzhou, one east and one west, met in the Shang Dynasty Palace. Xia Qingqing and Li Xian came out to greet Ning Xiaolan.

This is a meaningful meeting. Ningguo and Shangguo are actually in a state of confrontation now, and there is even a war that has not ended completely, and it is impossible to end completely.

Shang Kingdom is still conquering those countries belonging to the Cultivation Alliance. Although the Cultivation Alliance is now in name only, Ning Kingdom has taken over the banner of the Cultivation Alliance and is integrating into a powerful country.

But the Shang Kingdom continued to conquer cities and territory; although the large military operations were suspended, the small military activities were never stopped. Even if those countries that once belonged to the Cultivation Alliance clearly surrendered to Ningguo, the Shang Kingdom still attacked. However, Ning Kingdom is now facing the offensive of Shang Kingdom, but retreating step by step.

In addition, the previous decrees of the Cultivation Alliance to drive away merchants and citizens from the state are still in effect.

Similarly, the economic war and financial plunder of the Shang Dynasty against the Cultivation Alliance are also continuing to ferment.

Under such circumstances, Ning Xiaolan visited Shangguo and proposed to meet Li Xian, which was of great significance.

Ning Xiaolan fully utilized the advantages of a woman, smiled cleverly, occasionally touched Xia Qingqing to chat with her family, constantly narrowing the distance between her and Li Xian, at least making the two no longer so distant. Before she knew it, it was evening, and Li Xian invited Ning Xiaolan and Ningguo senior officials to have dinner together. Of course, there were also Shangguo senior officials to accompany her.

At the dinner party, Ning Xiaolan finally got to the point. Taking advantage of the luxurious dinner in Shangguo, Ning Xiaolan sighed: "I haven't seen such a sumptuous meal for two years. The wise king, now there is no more oil and water in Ningguo, you can't let your merchants rest for a while. It is not a real merchant who does the fishing in the water."

Li Xian smiled: "Your Majesty's words should be said to the merchants of Shang Kingdom. Although I am a wise king, Shang Kingdom adopts a constitutional monarchy, and the actual management rights of the country are not with me. You may be able to discuss business matters with our Minister of Commerce Fang Shijing."

"Is the constitutional monarchy system? Then if I want to introduce Shangguo's technology, should I negotiate with Shangguo's Minister of Science and Technology?"

"Yes, it seems that His Majesty has also studied the politics of Shang Kingdom."
To be continued...