Chapter 51: Trade Routes

Commercial route, the simple two words, but it is full of the heart-piercing pain of the western countries including Qixia country.

It is easiest to look at the map if you want to understand the business route intuitively.

The country of Qixia is located in the far west, and to the east is the country of Jinyang, which is the most powerful country in the west.

There are two "Eastern Countries" that border the Kingdom of Jinyang, the "Country of Taihua" in the north, and the "Country of Canglan" in the south.

In fact, from the geographical point of view, the country of Taihua and the country of Canglan also belong to the countries in the west of the continent of fertile soil, or in the middle and west.

But the positions of the two countries are very critical, and it can even be said to be uniquely blessed, which just happened to block the business routes of the western and northwest countries of the Fertile Land Continent.

The country of Taihua is an inland country, while the country of Canglan is close to the sea—the inland sea, the emerald sea.

The coast of the Canglan Kingdom just crossed the green sea of ​​death and the emerald sea.

Moreover, there are only a few coasts in the east, which are within the range of the Emerald Sea. But on a few coasts, there is the only seaport in the Land of Canglan, and it is also the westernmost seaport in the Emerald Sea:

Qianlonggang.

To the west of Qianlong Port is the Green Sea of ​​Death; to the east is the Sea of ​​Emerald.

The green sea of ​​death and the emerald sea are different in color, and the border line looks like a winding dragon.

Qianlong Port, like the head of a dragon, divides the sea into east and west.

Compared to the dangerous outer sea—the Green Sea of ​​Death, the Emerald Sea belongs to the inner sea and is the territory of human beings, where sea monsters dare not wreak havoc; therefore, there is developed shipping here.

The ships here do not need "treasure ships", ordinary wooden ships are enough, so there are many large and small fleets.

Ships from the east of the Fertile Land Continent, or even the Torrent Continent, or even the Kunlun Continent can directly reach the Land of Canglan and the countries east of the Land of Canglan, such as the Land of Langya.

Cultivation resources such as elixirs and medicinal materials, then enter the western, northwestern, and northern countries of the Fertile Land Continent by land from the Land of Canglan or the Land of Langya.

But the country of Taihua and the country of Canglan, one south and one north, are like iron chains, firmly blocking the commercial routes of the west and northwest countries.

This trading route that runs through the sea and land is the so-called 'trade route'.

However, when the commercial route leads to the west and northwest of Fertile Land, it needs to pass through the country of Canglan or the country of Taihua.

Needless to say, the two countries have monopolized the trade routes without mercy!

By monopolizing business routes and manipulating the prices of cultivation resources such as elixirs and medicinal materials, the two countries can obtain hundreds of millions of spiritual stones, massive amounts of black iron, red copper, and fine gold from the western and northwestern countries of Fertile Land Continent every year. Spiritual materials, as well as medicinal materials unique to the West and Northwest, etc., stand on the ground and strive for self-improvement.

This has also created an extremely developed practice environment in the two countries; such a practice environment has continuously absorbed talents from all sides, making the two countries even stronger.

The two countries control almost a quarter of the resources of the Fertile Continent, so there is no need to say anything about their strength.

In the central and western part of Fertile Continent, these are two well-deserved powerhouses.

The western countries hate the greed of the two countries; while the Langya country in the east is greedy for the wealth of the two countries and fears the strength of the two countries.

However, the Kingdom of Taihua and the Kingdom of Canglan worked hand in hand to conquer the world. The west resists the eastern conquests of the western countries, and the east suppresses the countries.

"Even in the whole land of fertile soil, the two countries are well-deserved powerful countries! And it is these two countries that we want to march east!"

At the end, Wu Fanghai's face was as serious as ice.

Zhang Hao was silent.

When the princess raised donations earlier, she said that the Eastern Expedition was not for victory, but for survival.

Now Zhang Hao suddenly understands more - no one does not want to win, the reason why he said 'not for victory' is because the princess also knows very well that the gap is too big, there is no way to win!

And the so-called survival is nothing more than lingering on one's last breath.

Trade routes, like nooses, are firmly around the necks of the Western countries; what the Western countries can do is to allow themselves to survive longer-but they still cannot escape extinction after all!

Zhang Hao glanced at the map, and suddenly found that in the east of the country of Taihua and the country of Canglan, and in the north of the country of Langya, there is a huge territory, which says "the country of Shaoze".

According to the proportions on Wu Fanghai's map, it is estimated that the land of Shaoze may be as wide as 15,000 miles!

Zhang Hao pointed to the country of Shaoze: "Father, this country of Shaoze should not be bad, can we contact the country of Shaoze and other eastern countries to attack the country of Taihua and the country of Canglan?"

"Do you think the enemy didn't think of it?" Wu Fanghai shook his head, "You have also seen that the country of Shaoze is so vast. That's why everyone is afraid of this country.

Today, the surrounding countries support different princes to revolt by interfering in the internal affairs of Shaoze. Therefore, the current country of Shaoze seems to be strong, but in reality it is extremely weak.

The latest news shows that the country of Shaoze has split into two camps, East and West. Each camp has many princes, even big families, sects and other separatists.

There are at least fifteen first-class separatist forces in the country of Shaoze. There are hundreds of other forces, large and small. "

"So, the country of Shaoze is now a piece of fat, and the surrounding countries want to take a bite."

"The reason why we choose to march east now is because we have received news that a large amount of military power has been invested in the country of Shaoze in the country of Taihua and the country of Canglan.

This is our one chance.

And the land of Langya in the east, and even the land of Shaoze, will help us hold back these legions. "

Zhang Hao took a deep breath, the situation was more chaotic and severe than he imagined.

Wu Fanghai continued to explain:

"Between the country of Zhongshan and the country of Taihua, there is a mountain range, the Great Snow Mountain."

"In the east of the country of Jinyang, there is also a large mountain range, Qiufeng Ridge. The one that borders the country of Taihua in the north is called 'North Autumn Fengling'; the one that borders the country of Canglan is called 'South Qiufeng Ridge' .”

"Daxue Mountain and Qiufeng Ridge are difficult for birds to cross; but there are many valleys between the peaks that can be walked through. Many valleys are more than ten miles wide, enough for a million troops to pass through."

Zhang Hao suddenly had doubts: "Father, no matter how high the mountain is, it can't stop the cultivators, right? Sending masters over the mountain to sneak attack, can't you?

The north and south mountain ranges are more than 20,000 miles long, so there must be no omissions! "

Wu Fanghai nodded: "It's good to think of this. But war is not that simple."

Wu Fanghai's face gradually became serious, he seemed to intend to train Zhang Hao. Although Zhang Hao threatened him a little bit before, as a general, he still likes such tough ones.

Zhang Hao's performance made Wu Fanghai see a young man with courage and potential.

Moreover, Zhang Hao now possesses the realm of Dzogchen during the Qi refining period, and the true energy in his body is pure and majestic, which is quite extraordinary.

He was already old, and the battles and injuries again and again had severely depleted his life.

Although the Nascent Soul has thousands of years of life, it is just a number that sounds beautiful. Which cultivator can avoid fighting, injury, stimulating potential, extreme practice, etc., all of which are costing life.

Now, he urgently needs to find a successor, someone who can carry the shoulders of this country and a backbone that can support the sky for this land.

He has cultivated several talents, but isn't the more talents the better?

Now, he thinks that Zhang Hao is very good.