"Sorry, I used a little force."
"This bamboo spear is still a little bit inferior."
"Tie Niu, give him a spear."
"promise!"
Ning Que casually threw the gun head aside.
Insert it straight into the mud.
Bhutto's face was extremely grim, as he thought Ning Que was humiliating him. He was so anxious that he immediately wanted to pick up the broken gun barrel and stab it towards his own neck.
"Are you crazy?"
Ning Que quickly slapped out with his palm.
He then slapped the gun barrel away.
"Bhutto!"
Jie Jun hurried forward.
Seeing his ashamed look, he shook his head and whispered soothingly, "Prince Ning is very powerful, it's normal that you are no match for him. Besides, even I was defeated by him, why would you commit suicide? Since we lost this time, let's practice hard!"
At this time, Tie Niu walked forward.
He handed the spear to Bhutto.
"What does this mean?"
"This is the weapon of my Ning Wang army." Ning Que stepped forward with a smile and said calmly, "The spear head is forged from fine iron, and the spear shaft is made of the finest mulberry wood. Take the tough wood trunk, peel it into strips of uniform thickness, and glue it together. Then soak the strips repeatedly in fish oil until they no longer deform."
"It takes about a year, and then several months to dry. They're glued together. Then they're wrapped with hemp rope, coated with lacquer, and wrapped in ramie cloth. And then they're constantly lacquered and dried, layer by layer... until they're so thick that even a sword can't cut them."
Ning Que introduced calmly.
Just this one spear, not counting the spearhead, would take at least two years. Ning Que had previously calculated that a single spear would cost at least ten taels of silver, and that was the price paid for a large-scale purchase.
Unfortunately, his family heirloom Overlord Spear was not with him. After all, he had faked his death and escaped, so the Overlord Spear must have been sent to Chang'an, which was also a disguised proof.
After the great elder translated, Bhutto was stunned.
"This... is for me?"
"Of course, after all, I broke your spear."
Ning Que smiled and handed over the spear.
The Yue people nearby all exclaimed in surprise.
They also knew the quality of Dafeng's weapons. The Babao Trading Company often brought in discarded and defective products, but they could still sell them at a high price, requiring them to exchange them for precious ivory, pearls, and jade.
Take this spear, for example. It's absolutely priceless in Lingnan, far superior to the bamboo spears they hold. Just hearing about its complex manufacturing method, you can tell it's incredibly valuable, yet Ning Que simply gave it to Bhutto...
Bhutto had just provoked Ning Que, even challenging him to a duel. Yet Ning Que didn't take it personally, returning the favor with kindness. Such magnanimity and broad-mindedness truly earned their admiration.
Bhutto held the heavy spear.
Without thinking, he knelt down in front of Ning Que.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Bhutto's eyes were red, and he was now completely convinced. If he had only lost to Ning Que, it wouldn't have been so bad. The main reason was that Ning Que didn't care about giving him the spear, which made him completely convinced.
Hai Zai stroked his beard, watching with a chuckle. Ning Que, after all, was from a royal family, and few could pull off such a manipulative act. As the saying goes, those who achieve great things ignore small grudges, and Ning Que was a prime example. This time, he had successfully defeated Bhutto, demonstrating his absolute military prowess and leaving the Yue people convinced.
Then he gave Bhutto a spear, which convinced even a leading figure of the Yue people like Bhutto. Ning Que had only given a spear, so what did it mean to him?
With the financial resources of Babao Trading Company, it is not worth mentioning at all.
"good!!!"
The Great Elder was the first to applaud.
The rest of the Yue people applauded and echoed.
Ning Que simply smiled and said calmly, "As a newcomer, I must prepare some gifts. Great Elder, there's no need to do so. I came to Lingnan to accomplish great things. Many people know my character. The King of Nanyue and I are currently cooperating, and there's no rush for the future. But if I have food, you will definitely have it. I will fulfill my promise and build Lingnan into the overlord of the South!"
After the translator's translation, the Yue people cheered. As South Yue people, they certainly wanted to do something big. However, due to their limited productivity, they simply couldn't annex other countries. Now, with Ning Que's help, they had a chance to realize their long-cherished wish.
After the exchange, the Great Elder spoke briefly before letting them all go back to rest. Ning Que had come a long way, and was exhausted, so he needed to rest first.
…
At night.
The moonlight is like water.
Ning Que lived in the bamboo hut, hugging Shen Qinghe but unable to sleep. Nanyue's conditions were limited, even for Jie Jun. The beds were made of bamboo, covered with animal skins and straw. There wasn't much furniture in the hut, just a hanging straw raincoat.
"Why aren't you sleeping?"
"I'm just feeling a little emotional." Ning Que looked at the bright moon outside the window and said softly, "I once made a plan to capture Lingnan, hoping to use it to balance the power of Chu. I would then mobilize Chu's forces to capture Lingnan and realize Dafeng's long-cherished wish of unifying the country."
"That's what you're doing now."
Shen Qinghe snuggled in his arms.
Gently sniffing Ning Que's scent.
"I think these Yue people are actually quite good. They don't seem to have too much intrigue and are quite straightforward in their actions. If we develop Lingnan, we can go further with their help. By then, Lingnan will have been incorporated into the territory of Dafeng. But what do you plan to do with Lingnan in the future? Will you make it a county, or continue to enfeoff it as a king?"
Ning Que changed into a comfortable position.
The right hand began to rub restlessly.
He had been on the boat all this time, and because of the limited space, he was really suffocated. Now he had specially left Po Lu in the care of the wet nurse, and finally he and Shen Qinghe had some space to be alone.
Shen Qinghe's pretty face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.
After experiencing this, she, too, had become addicted to it. Ning Que had left for the Eastern Expedition, and she had lived in constant fear. Now that they were finally reunited, she nestled in Ning Que's arms, murmurs of affection uncontrollably.
“These things are still too long ago.”
"For Lingnan, it's very troublesome to figure out how to arrange it."
"After all, this place is too far from Chang'an, so there's no need to consider these things now. On the contrary, you are so generous as to push my husband to her. Aren't you jealous?"
"No...no...I'm not jealous..."
Shen Qinghe glanced at Ning Que with tears in her eyes. Her breathing became rapid, and her right hand instinctively grasped Ning Que. Although she said nothing, everything was clear.
“You’re amazing.”
"I can't handle this alone..."
"Hehe, let's see if you can bear it."
Ning Que smiled and turned over, pressing Shen Qinghe under him. At this moment, the moonlight was shining in, and only the moans of the beautiful women could be heard...
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