Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

What was placed in front of everyone was a large map, and Ning Fan was studying and observing several locations on the map repeatedly. Finally, Ning Fan came to the conclusion that the English were also eyeing this natural land in the north. A treasure trove of resources.

"It seems that the previous strategy has to be adjusted. It is impossible for us to ease relations with the British. They have already regarded us as their opponents. They will definitely not give up if they do not defeat us."

Ning Fan shook his head, but the expression on his face was not too frustrated.

In Ning Fan's view, Dakang has the current military value and is also invincible on land. The war with the Rakshasa people will naturally be protracted, but the prerequisite for this war is not to defeat the Rakshasa people. To stop people, but to occupy the vast land in the north.

"Zhou Qun, taking advantage of these two months, I order you to quickly build more than ten railways in the north."

Ning Fan drew ten red lines on the map. These ten red lines almost ran through every area in the entire northern region. As long as the entire area was connected with railways, Dakang's troops could be transported at will. In this way, even in the north Areas and Rakshasa people can also quickly collect their books when they encounter Da Kang.

"Your Majesty, it is not difficult to build a railway. The difficulty is resources. We don't have so many steel resources now. What's more, even if the steelmaking plant keeps running and refining steel all day long, I'm afraid the supply will exceed the demand. You know, our current Steel production cannot increase, but there are many places where steel is used.”

Zhou Qun frowned and said with some embarrassment.

Indeed, what Ning Fan said was a bit overwhelming. After all, there are only two steelmaking plants in Dakang now.

The first is Jiangbei Steel Plant, and the second is the newly built Jiangnan Steel Plant in Jiangnan. The output of these two steel plants has never been able to increase.

As for why the output cannot increase, there are objective conditions. The first is determined by the output of iron ore. Although the northwest canal has been connected, the iron ore in the northwest is somewhat scarce.

In other words, the entire Dakang is an iron ore-deficient area. It is actually very difficult to find iron-rich minerals in Dakang.

"Then at all costs, first look for iron ore in the north, start mining during the war, and quickly increase steel production. We will exploit it while mining."

Ning Fan gritted his teeth and said.

"Your Majesty, even if we want to open mines in the north, we don't have enough manpower, and we don't have that much money."

"I suggest that we borrow money from the Dabo Country where Princess Lolis is located! Although the Dabo Country is not large in area, their country is very wealthy. We can get a lot of funds just by borrowing from them."

This time, Zhou Qun did not throw the problem to Ning Fan, but gave him a solution, but this solution was a bit difficult for Ning Fan to accept.

In fact, this so-called Dabo country is not a kind person in Ning Fan's eyes. The people of this Dabo country are born to do business, but they are extremely stingy and like to be parasitic.

From the bottom of his heart, Ning Fan looked down on the merchants of Dabo Country, but helplessly, Dabo Country was indeed extremely rich.

"Let's do this. Make an appointment with Princess Lolis for me and ask her to come to the palace in the afternoon. I want to meet with her to discuss how to solve the problem of funds."

Although Ning Fan was reluctant, he had to admit that this was the only, most reasonable and efficient solution. As long as he had funds, he could hire a large number of laborers from nearby countries. There is a lot to do in the vast land in the north, and these laborers can be used to dig minerals, cut trees, plant crops, etc.

This is a hugely profitable business. Only Dakang's army on the front line can withstand the Rakshasa people's counterattack. Then the vast land of millions of kilometers in the north becomes Dakang's natural treasure house.

Ning Fan originally wanted to be a hands-off shopkeeper and quietly watch Dakang's slow development, but now the pressure has finally come. If he doesn't develop, he may be suppressed by the British, and then the country may be destroyed. of.

As the saying goes, pressure is motivation. With pressure, Ning Fan's brain turned quickly and he came up with many solutions.

During lunch, Ning Fan called all the concubines in the harem over. They all had a reunion dinner together. They had not seen each other for several months, so the atmosphere was a bit strange.

Except for Xina, who was always familiar with her, the other women were the first to remain silent.

In the afternoon, Ning Fan took several concubines to the harem lake for boating. Everyone was chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was somewhat restored.

"Your Majesty, Miss Lolis is already waiting for you at Qianqing Palace. Do you think you should let him wait a little longer?"

Ergou took small steps and came to Ning Fan.

Ning Fan looked at the concubines playing on the lake, and the smile on his face gradually faded. He nodded towards Xiao Lingxi, and then hurriedly walked towards the Qing Palace with his two dogs, surrounded by the royal guards.

"Your Majesty, these are the detailed rules drawn up by Mr. Zhou Qun for negotiating with Princess Lolis. The others are our bottom line."

Ergou handed over a piece of paper. Ning Fan glanced at it and handed the pieces to Ergou again.

"Princess Lolis can be considered an old friend of our Da Kang, so there is no need to be so defensive."

Ning Fan smiled and walked quickly towards the palace entrance.

Ning Fan walked into the palace and saw Princess Lolis in a chiffon dress. She was standing there smiling. The two had not seen each other for several months. Princess Lolis looked more mature and charming. .

Princess Lolis was about to kneel down and salute, but Ning Fan took the first step and held her up with her hands.

"Your Majesty summoned you to the palace urgently this time. What are your instructions?"

Lolis' first words after sitting down were a little curious.

Lolis is the backbone of Dabo merchants in Kyoto. All Dabo merchants doing business in Dakang must obey Princess Lolis's orders.

The merchants of Dabo Country do business in an organized manner with detailed division of labor. Although they compete with each other, they often cooperate. Only in this way can these merchants earn the maximum amount from doing business in Dakang. profit.

"The reason why we invited the princess here this time is because we, Dakang, are encountering some small difficulties now and want to ask the princess for help."

Ning Fan said with a smile.

When Princess Lolis heard what Ning Fan said, she sighed slightly: "I have only heard of the country of England recently, and the Rakshasa country is not easy to mess with. Dakang messed with these two countries at the same time. This enemy is really under a lot of pressure, but I don’t know what help His Majesty wants me to do.”