Noticing Zhao Yinshun's serious expression, Oakley Yani seemed to have guessed something and changed the topic with a smile.

"By the way, I have some good news for you."

The boy in white raised his head and subconsciously blurted out: "Is someone coming to shovel?"

"What??"

"No, I'm asking if any enemies have come to your door?"

"…………"

After a brief silence, Oakley Yani pursed her lips in annoyance.

"This time it's really good news. The [Gebken] Canal has been opened, and the navigation distance from Taixi to Damin has been shortened by more than half. The Mechanicum's [Colonial Ship] has passed through more than two months ago.

If the canal is fast, it will reach Luzhou early next year."

However, after hearing this, Zhao Yinshun was not happy but worried.

Because this means that the cost of the Thai and Western countries projecting power to the East has also been greatly reduced!

In the current situation of strength and weakness, the long distance is actually Damin's best barrier.

But in the future, what he will face may not be a partial army from various countries, but a serious main force!

Even, in the worst case scenario, he must consider the situation where the entire Taixi continent unites and uses all its strength to dismember Damin!

The key is that this possibility is not low!

The vast territory, huge population, and abundant resources are the most terrifying "muscles" when the empire is strong!

But when the empire becomes terminally ill, these become attractive "fat" that attracts wolves, tigers and leopards to covet.

Just like a strong elephant, when it is healthy, it is the unbridled king on the grassland. Even the lions will take a detour when they see it.

But when it falls to the ground dying, it will be surrounded by countless bloodthirsty beasts.

As long as someone is bold enough to rush in and take the first bite, the bloody beasts will swarm him and divide him into pieces!

Rubbing his chin, Zhao Yinshun felt heavy pressure and at the same time couldn't help but feel a little excitement.

Damin's perverted national endowment was destined that no Thai-Western empire could swallow it up on its own.

Driven by the temptation of interests, the European and Western powers are likely to put aside their internal conflicts and unanimously point their guns at Damin.

After all, this ancient and huge empire is too tempting. Instead of fighting each other to death, it is better to pick up the weak persimmons and take advantage of Damin's decline to join forces to completely dismember and devour it!

So... in the foreseeable future, he will face hell-level "game difficulty"!

However, precisely because it is challenging, this “game” is particularly interesting!

Sensing the cruel smile flashing across the young man's eyes, Oakley Yani tilted her head in confusion.

[Gebken] Why are you so excited about the opening of the canal?

Do you still want to go to Taixi to cause trouble?

Suppressing the doubts in her heart, Oakley Yani spoke to draw Zhao Yinshun's attention back.

"The arrival time of the [colonial ship] has been advanced. How is the construction of your deep-water port going? It will be fun before it cannot reach the shore by then."

"No problem. I have transferred 100,000 prisoners to [Egret Town]. It is expected that all the infrastructure will be repaired before spring."

Looking at the confident young man, Oakley Yani nodded thoughtfully and opened her mouth to speak. Suddenly her expression changed and she looked towards the distant sky.

"What's wrong?"

"A visitor is coming."

"guest?"

Zhao Yinshun raised his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Enemy?"

"Probably not, she seems to be here to see you. Come on, come with me to greet this distinguished guest."

Standing up, Oakley Yani gently took the boy's hand, and the two disappeared in an instant and appeared in the fields outside the city without any warning.

Standing in the middle of the one-meter-wide path, everything you can see is golden.

The plump wheat ears bent the straw, and countless farmers were working hard in the fields.

It's just that unlike the numb and empty expressions before, their faces are now filled with irrepressible smiles of joy, their simple eyes are shining with crystal luster, and their whole bodies are exuding endless vitality!

Among this group of farmers, a gray-haired old man raised his head, smiled and nodded after seeing Zhao Yinshun.

Immediately, he put down the farm tools in his hands, straightened his hunched body, and walked towards the two of them step by step.

Wearing a short coat of coarse cloth, a white towel on his head, and a pair of simple straw sandals on his feet, the ordinary old farmer walked up to the two of them step by step, and saluted with fists in his hands, neither humble nor overbearing.

"Old farmer Heli, I have met Lord Wu An and the high priest."

"You don't need to be polite to the elderly."

Seeing how gentle and polite he was, Zhao Yinshun quickly raised his hand to help him.

"I wonder if my father-in-law can give me any advice when he comes to the throne of [Liu Yin Fengguo] this time?"

After helping the old man up, Zhao Yinshun asked straight to the point.

"Well, after hearing that Lord Wu An was practicing [Farming War] in the feudal country, the old farmer was very curious and came here for a tour. Unexpectedly, he still couldn't hide from the eyes of the high priest."

Looking at Oakley Yani wearing a gorgeous crown mask, He Li shook his head with emotion.

Guessing the old man's heel, Zhao Yinshun rolled his eyes and suddenly became enthusiastic.

"I wonder how my father-in-law feels?"

"Very good! Very good! Lord Wu'an divides the land equally, encourages farming, so that the tillers have their own fields, and there is no hunger or cold under his rule. His merits are immeasurable!"

He Li gave a sincere thumbs up and praised without hesitation.

"In that case, can I help you, my father-in-law, so that everyone in the world can have enough food and clothing?"

Holding the old man's rough hand, Zhao Yinshun looked into his eyes sincerely.

Shocked by his unobtrusive "upright" behavior, a trace of astonishment flashed in He Li's eyes, and he frowned with a strange expression.

"Wu Anjun is determined to conquer the world?"

"certainly!"

Hearing this, He Li's expression became even weirder.

"But your method is fine in a small area. If you want to implement it all over the world... I'm afraid... there will be a lot of resistance..."

Zhao Yinshun smiled when he heard He Li's thoughtful euphemism.

"It's not just a small thing. Those wealthy families are eager to eat my flesh and sleep on my skin. Once it spreads to the whole world, they will inevitably face the full counterattack of the entire landlord class."

"Landlord class?"

Chewing this strange word, He Li savored it carefully, his eyes lit up with a mysterious light.

"Since your Majesty knows this, why..."

After noticing the change in the other party's title, the smile on Zhao Yinshun's face became even brighter.

"They are just a bunch of insects that lie down on the people and suck blood. They will only hinder the development of productivity, but I have the support of the most advanced productivity!"

"productive forces?"

He heard another strange word, but He Li somehow understood its meaning.

"Whoever represents the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people will control the most advanced productive forces."

"And in Damin, where the working class has not yet formed... they are the most advanced productive forces!"

Pointing to the people working hard in the wheat fields, Zhao Yinshun murmured leisurely.

The strange idea was like a thunder that exploded in He Li's heart, and a bright halo of light bloomed in the originally ordinary and old boy's eyes, staring at the young man for a moment.

"So, are you interested in building a great cause with me?"

Looking at the young man's white palm stretched out in front of him, He Li pondered for a few seconds, then smiled and clasped his hands with him.

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask my ears."

……………………

"[Farmers] have been in decline for thousands of years, but I didn't expect that there are still mythical figures!"

In the palace of Linbo City, Zhao Yinshun and Oakley Yani sat opposite each other, sipping wine from their cups.

"Although [farmers] are not popular at the upper level, they have huge potential for survival at the bottom level. With such a huge base, there will always be a few lucky ones who stand out."

Stirring [Yuling Wine] with the tip of her tongue, Oakley Yani tasted the mellow aroma of the wine, pursed her lips and chuckled.

"Then I guess there are many capable people living among the people from all schools of thought!"

With his eyes slightly bright, Zhao Yinshun rubbed his chin enthusiastically.

"What do you want to do?"

"Of course it's collection, no, recruiting talents from all over the world to create a great cause together!"
To be continued...