Hunting system, and I ended up becoming the empress!

"Beizhou has developed a sea salt that is as white as snow and has no odor or impurities."

Xiao Zhixing handed her a small sample pack and said, "Dongzhou has a long coastline and all of it is unowned beaches, making it a natural place for drying sea salt."

Feng Zhen'er carefully opened the oil paper, pinched a pinch of snow-white fine salt to taste it, and her eyes were like stars. "The prince is so generous, but I took advantage of him. This matter is too big, I am afraid I can't handle it."

Xiao Zhixing said: "All relationships in the world are linked by interests. I don't like to eat alone. Since I give it to you, I want you to use it to gather the forces of Dongzhou."

Feng Zhen'er was stunned. She understood that Xiao Zhixing wanted her to give a definite answer so that he could win her over and use her for his own purposes.

Feng Zhen'er prides herself on being as talented as anyone else. She admires Xiao Zhixing's wisdom and character and is willing to be friends with her.

This kind of friendship is one of equal status. How could a proud woman like her easily surrender to others?

Once she accepted this tempting olive branch, she would be Xiao Zhixing's subordinate from then on, instead of Feng Zhener, the daughter of the Feng family.

Seeing her deep in thought, Xiao Zhixing smiled and said, "Zhen'er is the most free and unrestrained woman I have ever seen. She has a great heart and is unwilling to be mediocre or become a vassal of a man in the backyard. She and I share the same ideals."

She extended her hand, smiling as brightly as the sun, "I wish to achieve my lifelong wish of a prosperous country with peaceful waters and a peaceful people. This road is long and winding. Are you willing to join hands with me to build the country in my heart?"

Feng Zhen'er stared at the hand she extended to her.

This hand is not as pure and white as the noble lady's. It has thin calluses and tiny scars.

Thin, strong, with distinct veins.

Just like Xiao Zhixing, he is open, magnanimous, genuine, and full of endless vitality.

Feng Zhen'er sighed deeply, stretched out her big hand to hold her, and smiled generously, "You are the best at attacking my heart. You know how to control me."

Xiao Zhixing shook his hand back tightly, "I don't bother to bother with ordinary people, but only you, Feng Zhen'er, are worthy of my cherishing."

The two looked at each other and laughed again, expressing the joy and happiness of meeting a soulmate.

Feng Zhen'er teased, "I have to tell Xiao Xian'er about this and make her jealous."

Zhao Xianyin was as proud as her. She clearly wanted to get close to Xiao Zhixing, but she had to control her attitude.

Waiting for Xiao Zhixing to come and ask for it.

They knew better that if they wanted Xiao Zhixing to ask for it personally, they would have to prove their abilities.

The subtle tug-of-war between them is wonderful.

Xiao Zhixing certainly understood. She smiled and said, "Xiao Yinyin is almost at loggerheads with the Feng family in Suzhou. Tell her that if she can't handle it anymore, I don't mind being a hero and saving her."

Feng Zhen'er laughed, "You are just trying to add fuel to the fire."

Zhao Xianyin couldn't stand being looked down upon. After hearing this, she had to fight a few more battles with the Feng family to prove that she didn't need to be rescued.

After the joke, the two got down to business.

"The matter of Haiyan is of great importance, and those who join us must be carefully selected."

Feng Zhen'er was surprised, "You really don't want to care?"

Xiao Zhixing waved his hand, "Dongzhou is your territory. I am very relieved. Ning Jin will come to Dongzhou soon to discuss the specific details of cooperation with you. It is enough for him to represent me."

Feng Zhen'er was silent for a while, and then said, "I have also learned a lot from your policy program for Beizhou. I have the final say on the coastal areas of Dongzhou now. I hope Your Majesty will give me some advice on the policies that will benefit the people."

Xiao Zhixing curled his lips, tacitly understanding her return of favor, "Those pirates you subdued can't protect the secrets of Haiyan, and there is no political power there. My Xiao family army just wants to train a navy. Dongzhou is full of seaports, the most suitable place."

Feng Zhen'er finally understood the real purpose of her trip and couldn't help but joke, "Prince Yuan Sheng is very wealthy, how many troops can he afford?"

Ningzhou, Mengzhou, Xiazhou, Beizhou, how many troops can be stationed here?

Feng Zhen'er's heart was moved, and she couldn't help but ask softly, "I can agree to this, but you have to tell me the truth. What do you want by being so aggressive?"

You don't really want to rebel, do you?

Yes, everyone in the world speculates that Xiao Zhixing will rebel one day, but no one knows when and how she will rebel?

Her oath in Beizhou only proved that she would not easily rebel, but it did not guarantee anything in reality.

It's really a strange thing.

Xiao Zhixing chuckled and drew a circle with his finger, "Across the Bohai Bay from Dongzhou is my Beizhou. It only takes two days to get there by speedboat at the narrowest point."

"Dongzhou is adjacent to Zhongzhou in the west, and Suzhou and Haizhou in the south. If I hide troops here, I can support both the north and the south."

Feng Zhen'er snorted and laughed, "Is that really the case?"

If she continues to arrange things like this, Zhongzhou will be surrounded by her troops on three sides.

Don't forget, Xiong Chumo and Huo Baijun in the south may seem insignificant now, but they cannot be ignored.

She even suspected that the Feng family had begun to be plotted against by her.

Xiao Zhixing nodded innocently, "That's it!"

Feng Zhener hehe.

Forget it, now that she has joined her ship, I should help her with all my strength.

She thought secretly that if Xiao Zhixing really succeeded in the future, she would become the first empress in the world.

That's so exciting, she admits that she is also an adventurist.

The two talked about some more details.

For example, a cement road will be built along the coast, which will not only connect the coastlines of the two states but also shorten the land travel time.

More convenient for marching.

Xiao's army will turn the Bohai Bay into a naval training ground and will not interfere in Dongzhou's military affairs.

Of course, Shi Erbao's side is a hidden force, a trump card, while Xiao's army is an open navy.

Eggs cannot be put in one basket.

There are also suitable policies such as military farming and basic medical care in Beizhou, and Feng Zhen'er decided to introduce and learn from them.

The two men inspected the local conditions along the way, looking for suitable salt fields and new seaport construction sites.

She tried her best not to alert the local officials, but unfortunately her giant guards were very conspicuous and would be noticed by the local officials as soon as they entered the town.

Perhaps they were frightened by Chang Shigeng's incident, so they treated her as an imperial envoy.

It made her feel helpless.

Of course, it was not without benefits. I met many promising young men and women along the way.

They were all children of these officials who came along to accompany them.

As a result, more and more people joined her team. They didn't disturb her and Feng Zhen'er no matter what they were doing, but just watched quietly.

Xiao Zhixing did not hide anything and would occasionally give generous advice.

When we arrived at Feixian Port, we looked back and saw that there were a lot of children of the county magistrates from Dongzhou.

Do you think she is the kindergarten teacher?

Okay, let’s make good use of the hard work that comes to our door.

She assigned everything to Feng Zhen'er to arrange and gave them some tasks to practice on.

These little guys were so excited that they rushed out in a hurry after receiving the task.

Xiao Zhixing was holding a teacup and smiling as he was pulled onto the boat by her. He wondered if their elders would regret it after knowing this?

There's no point in regretting. Once someone is in her hands, there's no way she'll let go.

Feng Zhen'er gave her a thumbs up. As a result, the local officials in Dongzhou would have to think twice.

"My Lord, don't forget Fu Enchen."

Leaving them out in the cold all the way is enough. Fu Shengzhi must be very anxious.

Well, Fu Shengzhi is indeed an important figure, and Dongzhou Chenbing’s plan cannot avoid him.

(Thanks to @爱吃速泡银耳的金虚人 for the first tip!)