Chapter 384 We Are Not Enemies
Tamsui is more prosperous than before, especially the protected area outside the city, which is expanding every day. It grows day and night like a seedling, and its nourishment comes from the throngs of merchants.
Captain Luo's ship belonged to the Southern Merchant Fleet of the Prince Heng's Mansion. It had a dedicated dock in Danshui Port and used a special waterway from the moment it entered the port, smoothly sailing into its berth, much to the envy of the merchant ships waiting outside the ordinary commercial docks.
"This kind of pier...it's really spectacular. I wonder what it's made of?" Promi asked Captain Luo in surprise, looking at the long concrete pier that stretched into the sea.
"This is made of cement and sand, it's wind-resistant, water-resistant, very strong and flat. We were able to build so many docks in Da Yuan so quickly thanks to the cement developed by the Prince." Captain Luo was also very proud. He had traveled so far and seen so many ports, so he naturally knew how amazing Da Yuan's docks were.
Debbie also expressed great interest in the long concrete pier: "If we build Chania Port in this way, it will definitely become the best port in the Eastern Mediterranean."
"Please wait a moment, distinguished guests. I'll go and call the management office to take you both to the Prince Heng's residence." Captain Luo stopped the ship and politely prevented Debbie and Promi from moving around freely.
“We’re here to find Elven, the leader of the Elven race. We don’t need to go to the Hengwang Palace. Just take us directly to Elven.” Debbie frowned as she expressed her wishes.
"You two may not know this, but the leader of the Elven race is not Allen, but my prince! Moreover, all foreign... guests are received by the Foreign Affairs Administration." Boss Luo explained with a smile, then quickly walked towards a small building on the outskirts of the dock.
"It would be good to go see those two women, at least we'll know the details of that kid's family background." Promi saw that Debbie was a little unhappy again, so he quickly comforted her and diverted her attention.
"Such great wealth, only Shia is qualified to share it with that kid!" Debbie, who had never cared much about money, looked at everything on the dock, her eyes red with envy.
The entire port area wasn't a single pier; each pier was filled with ships, bearing flags of swords, shields, eagles, and other weapons, as well as the distinctive flags of the Prince Heng's residence. These were all Prince Heng's private fleet, completely unrelated to his retainers and troops.
Looking at the pier under construction in the distance, the couple gained a new understanding of Qin Mo's wealth. While they were excited, they were also a little apprehensive about their trip to the high-ranking official for the first time.
No wonder Qin Mo refused to marry into the sea tribe; it turns out they are local tyrants, and they wouldn't be willing to be kept by a woman.
A figure walked over slowly but actually quickly, catching the couple's attention.
The newcomer said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "My name is Aya, and I am a director of the Foreign Affairs Administration. Do you two have something to discuss with Lord Allen?"
Debbie looked at the standard-looking elf before her and asked in a friendly manner, "We do indeed wish to see Lord Allen. Also, I'm curious, do all of you elves hold positions in King Heng's territory?"
"Please follow me, both of you!" Aya led the two towards the harbor and then said, "Elves love freedom and are not particularly interested in power, but I am His Highness's personal guard. Since His Highness is away, there is a shortage of manpower for foreign affairs management, so I was temporarily brought here to help out!"
"Oh! I see. I thought the Elven people's navigation skills were quite superb. With such a strong naval force in Dayuan, the Elven people must hold a pivotal position in Dayuan!" Debbie knew about the Elven people's navigation skills, and in her opinion, the Elven people had helped Dayuan develop its naval power.
“The development of the Grand Prince’s seafaring is not entirely due to our Elf race; Your Highness is the one who led it all,” Aya said calmly, but Debbie and Promi both noticed her slightly raised chin, clearly showing her admiration for Qin Mo.
A horse-drawn carriage carrying Promi and his wife quickly left the port and headed towards the town of Tamsui.
The carriage was simple, but the interior was spacious. Aiya elegantly and skillfully brewed some tea and placed it on a small table in the carriage, gesturing for the two of them to enjoy it.
Debbie and Promi didn't immediately pick up their teacups. Instead, they stared at the tea swirling in the cups for a moment before saying, "Even the smoothest streets in the West Continent aren't as flat as this. The officials are truly amazing."
“You two are actually mistaken. High officials often face many storms. The original intention of building this cement road was to ensure that carriages could pass normally during the rainy season. As for its smoothness, that was secondary.” Aya sat calmly in her seat, feeling the slight sway, her tone indifferent and easygoing.
On the road leading out of the port area, carriages stretched out in a continuous line, shuttling between various workshops, shops, and the port. Aya and her companions' carriage traveled in the central lane, quickly passing these freight carriages, giving Promi and Debbie a direct understanding of the prosperity of the port's commerce.
Aya's carriage clearly had special privileges; it only needed to register at the gate of Danshui City before it bypassed the other carriages waiting for inspection and entered the city.
Upon entering the city, Debbie immediately sensed the difference from the outside. The crowded carriage processions were gone, but there were many more pedestrians, bustling about on the streets, entering and exiting various shops on both sides of the street. Most people had lazy and contented expressions on their faces.
They all seem...very happy!
Looking at the smiling faces of most people on the street, Promi couldn't help but feel envious as he thought of the sorrowful people on the streets of Rome.
"His Highness once said that the area outside the city is where wealth is created, while the area inside the city is where wealth is enjoyed. Therefore, people come to stroll around the city when they have free time. In His Highness's words, it's about 'learning to enjoy life.'"
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