Chapter 145: Trade with Other Countries
Chapter 145: Trade with Other Countries
Xia Qingqing was asked this question out of the blue and her brain was still not able to react.
"No, it's okay. What can happen to me?"
Xia Xuan looked at the arrogant Xia Qingqing and said.
"Don't be so reckless next time, understand?"
Xia Qingqing then realized that this was talking about something that happened a few days ago, and she stuck out her tongue mischievously.
"Know it!"
"Dad, I came here today because I have something to tell you."
Seeing that Xia Qingqing's matter suddenly became serious, it seemed that this matter was not that simple.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
After thinking for a while, Xia Qingqing said, "Nannan thinks that we should do more trade with other countries."
Xia Xuan didn't expect that Xia Qingqing was talking about this matter. If anyone else said such a thing, they would be punished, as it would be considered interfering in politics.
However, Xia Xuan attached great importance to Xia Qingqing's words. Sometimes he felt that Xia Qingqing was not a child, but someone of the same age as him.
"Why are you talking about this all of a sudden? Did someone tell you something?"
Xia Qingqing shook her head. "No, it just suddenly occurred to me, so I wanted to come and talk to you about it."
"But this is definitely not allowed. You may not have considered that trade requires them to enter our borders, which carries many risks."
Xia Qingqing naturally considered this as well, "So, we need to negotiate with each other."
"Mutual negotiations?"
"Well, we can ask a few emperors or people in charge to come and discuss this matter together. If possible, our country's economic strength and all aspects can be improved."
"But......"
Xia Qingqing thought about it and spoke again.
"Dad, do you know why the Wusu country often invades our border?"
"It's because of the weather there. It's too cold there, and the vegetables they grow can't survive, so they want to find a place where they can grow vegetables and food."
"If we open our borders and allow them to trade, it will be a good place for them. They will have space to continue to survive and they can be more content."
Xia Qingqing analyzed these things in a very clear and logical way, and Xia Xuan was suddenly fascinated by what she said, as if the fog in front of his eyes had been cleared away.
"Yes, why didn't I think of this!" He looked at Xia Qingqing excitedly and said, "You are really a blessing to father, then let's do as you say!!"
Xia Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, her father did not delve into the matter further, otherwise it would be difficult to explain.
She knew that Xia Xuan believed in her. If anyone else told this story, they would definitely be beaten!
The time to meet with the envoys soon arrived. In the hall, the ministers walked into the palace one by one. When meeting with the envoys, they must show the strength of their country.
It was so lively in the hall. The envoys sat on the left, and the princes and other ministers sat on the right.
Even Xiao Yihan is here, so something must be happening today.
"Welcome all the envoys who have come from afar. I offer you a toast!!"
The envoys below toasted Xia Xuan and said with a smile, "Let's toast too!"
After they were served snacks, dancers came in and played music and danced, and the people of Wusu country sneered at them.
"I didn't expect that the dance of Longxia Country is just like this. It's even worse than the dance of our Wusu Country."
I don’t know if it was because he drank too much, but he actually started to speak rudely.
Xia Xuan's face darkened for a moment when he heard this, but after all, he was an envoy from another country, so he couldn't do anything to him.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Our general must have drunk too much, which is why he spoke so rudely. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The old man from the Wusu country hurriedly stepped forward and spoke, suppressing Xia Xuan's anger in time.
Xia Qingqing looked at the old man from Wusu country and thought to herself, it's really not easy for this old man. He has to lead such a few idiots who talk without restraint all day long. I'm afraid he can't do it.
A princess is so arrogant, and so is a general. Either they are not afraid of the Longxia Kingdom, or they are just simple people with courage.
"Brother, why are they so arrogant? Are they very powerful?"
When Xia Zhao heard Xia Qingqing's voice, he looked in that direction, his eyes darkened slightly, and he nodded.
"They are famous for their bravery and good fighting skills. Everyone is tall and strong, and everyone can be a soldier. Even their women can go to the battlefield."
Xia Qingqing was shocked that even women could go to the battlefield. Either there were too few people, so women were allowed to go to the battlefield, or both men and women could go to the battlefield.
If it is the second one, then their country as a whole is still okay.
"I heard that you had a conflict with their little princess?"
"how do you know."
How come even her eldest brother knew about it? Doesn’t that mean everyone knows about it?
Xia Zhao looked at his shocked expression and chuckled, "Your heroic achievements have been spread all over the people. You are really amazing. You are so brave!"
Xia Zhao flicked her forehead and frowned.
"Don't do this again in the future. What if there is danger?"
"Got it!" Xia Qingqing rubbed her forehead. Although it didn't hurt, she still had to pretend.
Xia Zhao really felt sorry for her and rubbed her face.
Xia Qingqing suddenly laughed, and Xia Zhao realized that he had been deceived.
"You little girl, how dare you lie to me."
The two of them were playing around, and the little Princess Wusu on the opposite side happened to see it. Seeing how happy they were, she felt inexplicably unhappy.
"I heard that the little princess of Longxia Country is blessed by heaven. I wonder if it's true."
Xia Zhao, who was playing with Xia Qingqing, was stunned. The smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by seriousness. His intuition told him that this person definitely had no good intentions.
"I wonder who Princess Wusu heard say this?"
"Of course I heard about it, but I don't know if it's true, so I'm asking."
If I say no, it might hurt Xia Qingqing and her image of cowardice in their eyes. If I say yes, I don’t know what plan they will have.
Xia Zhao and the other princes all became worried. Xia Xuan above remained silent and no one answered her.
"Why, don't you know?"
......
Still no one spoke. After asking twice, no one answered. Princess Wusu instantly became unhappy.
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