At the beginning, I was a rich female prisoner

Chapter 239 To Control the Ministry of Industry

"Your Highness, this matter is of no trivial importance! It must be reported to His Majesty immediately. We cannot let these traitors go unpunished!" Hu Man said indignantly.

“I have already made arrangements, don’t worry, Eunuch Hu. But before that, we need to make adequate preparations and ensure that the evidence is solid, so as to avoid being bitten back by the other party.” Nangong Lin analyzed calmly.

Hu Man nodded in agreement. He understood that this matter involved national security and could cause greater trouble if not handled properly. So they began to discuss how to collect more evidence and develop a response strategy.

Hu Man was also pleased with Nangong Lin's performance. He originally thought that he only needed to build a few glass workshops in Qizhou, but he didn't expect that there were so many things in Qizhou City, including pirates' sneak attacks and officials in Beijing colluding with pirates, putting the entire Qizhou city in a state of chaos.

Fortunately, His Royal Highness Prince Yu and Princess Yu had the ability to foresight and decisive decision-making. I did not report to His Majesty that Prince Rui had raised 200,000 private soldiers in Qizhou. This time, thanks to the chivalrous men and 200,000 soldiers, the predicament in Lincheng was solved. It seems that the choice I made with the emperor was not wrong. This prince may really become an excellent superior.

"By the way, the princess has been busy these days. She discovered several high-yield crops on the island, and is now busy teaching the people of Lincheng how to grow them! In addition, there are the two pirates I captured, and they have agreed to lead the way for me. According to them, where they are, there is not only land rich in mineral resources, but also a volcanic archipelago." Nangong Lin told Hu Man everything about the high-yield crops and the volcanic archipelago.

Hu Man was so excited after hearing this that he said quickly, "Oh my, Your Highness, you are so blessed! These pirates are lying in a pile of gold and have no idea. Your Highness, rest assured, I will speak well of you in front of the Emperor when I return."

Nangong Lin shook his head and said, "Eunuch Hu, you may have misunderstood me. I don't need the emperor's reward. I just hope to get the support of the Ministry of Works."

At this time, Liu Xun, the Minister of Works of the capital, sneezed loudly and felt cold all over. He felt a little strange. He had always been in good health, so why did he suddenly sneeze? Could it be that someone was saying something bad about him behind his back? He shook his head, rubbed his nose, and said to himself, "Who missed me?"

The next morning, the sun had just risen, and the morning light was shining on the earth. Everything seemed particularly peaceful and beautiful. Nangong Lin got up early, kissed Yu Yunxin who was sleeping soundly, washed up, and left the space to find Hu Man and Nangong Jue. The three of them were ready to set off to the Knight Island again.

When they arrived at the beach, they found that the pirates had moored their ships outside the fishing village. There were more than a hundred ships, densely packed together, forming a spectacular landscape.

Nangong Lin walked onto a ship and carefully observed its structure. He gently knocked on the hull to feel how solid it was. Then he asked the pirates beside him: "What kind of wood is your ship made of? Why is it so strong?"

One of the older pirates smiled and replied, "Your Highness Prince Yu, the bottom cabins of our ships are made of sea willow, and the upper cabins are made of iron fir. This not only ensures the sturdiness of the ship, but also allows the ship to sail more steadily on the sea. It was made by the Lei family."

Nangong Lin nodded, indicating that he understood. He secretly admired the shipbuilding skills of these pirates, who were able to use different woods to build such a sturdy and durable ship. It seemed that these pirates had a deep understanding and experience in sailing.

Afterwards, Nangong Lin, Hu Man and Nangong Jue boarded the small cruise ship together. They sailed towards the distant Xiake Island against the sea breeze.

Although the island has changed a lot in just a few days, the pier is made of wooden piles, but it is very solid and it is also convenient for boats to dock.

Nangong Lin first took Hu Man to a large pit where the magma was led out. This pit was close to the sea. Seawater could be used to cool down the cement at any time. The magma was led out from the foot of the volcano, which also reduced the chance of a volcanic eruption.

On one side of the lava river was a cement workshop and on the other side was a fertile farmland. Even the ditches had been dug. Here, hundreds of men were laying a railway along the woods. These people were transferred from Xizhou's Shura City. Together with them, he bought modern engineering vehicles in space and built a Shura City that could accommodate 500,000 people in just two years. It was built as solid as a rock and impregnable.

"The roads they are paving are so strange. Why are they like this?" Nangong Jue pointed at the railways under construction and asked in confusion.

"I know that!" Hu Man answered proudly, "Your Highness Prince Yu, are you going to build a railway to facilitate transportation for long trains?"

"Mr. Hu is absolutely right. I have another important purpose on this island, which is to patrol the entire island. This railway is almost entirely built in the outer area." Nangong Lin said as he pointed to the railway.

Next is the farmland, where water channels are drained from the hot springs on the volcano, and the farmland is planted with a variety of vegetables. These vegetables are growing well, lush and fresh, as if showing people the vitality.

Crossing this farmland, a lush orchard of fruit trees comes into view. Mango, tangerines, oranges, peaches, lemons and other fruit trees are arranged in an orderly manner without affecting each other. They thrive, and the dense leaves exude a charming fragrance. These are all transplanted by Nangong Lin from his own space. I didn't expect that they could survive and thrive here.

Next is the original fog lotus forest on the island. The fog lotus fruits are crystal clear and hang on the treetops, like dazzling gems, which makes people yearn for them.

"This is simply a paradise on earth!" Hu Man couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the beautiful scenery of the forest in front of him. His eyes were attracted by the mist lotus, and there was a gleam of surprise in his eyes. These mist lotuses were like a dream, making him feel the magic and beauty of nature.

Nangong Jue climbed up the tree swiftly, his movements light and skillful. He picked a few fruits from the tree and quickly jumped down. He took a bite first, feeling the sweet and sour taste, which was very refreshing. Then, he handed the fruit to Nangong Lin and Hu Man, one each.

After Hu Man took the fruit, he wiped it on his clothes and couldn't wait to taste it. His face was filled with a satisfied smile, as if he was enjoying the most delicious delicacy in the world. The sour and sweet taste of the fruit spread in his mouth, making him feel extremely happy.

The two pirates following behind them were shocked by the scene. One of them said with emotion: "My God, most of our islands are volcanic, but we have never thought about how to fight against the wrath of volcanoes. Look at His Royal Highness Prince Yu, he is simply a god-like operation, he can actually use volcanoes so well!" The other pirate also nodded in agreement: "Yes, it's amazing!"

Another person echoed, "Yes, it's incredible!" They expressed their sincere admiration for the ability to transform the island into such a state.

Nangong Lin walked in front, leading everyone to the central area of ​​the island. He planned to create a community environment similar to modern society here, and the core location would be a prosperous and bustling street.

When everyone saw the scene in front of them, they were stunned again. It was unbelievable that a courtyard house had been built in front of them. It was actually built with light steel. But laymen in ancient times could not see it.

"We came to this island a year ago, but it was just a deserted island at that time. There was a vast forest in the south of the island, where many ferocious beasts were hidden." The pirate recalled the scene at that time and trembled when he thought of the ferocious beasts in the forest.

Nangong Lin looked at everything in front of him, feeling deeply moved. He decided to leave all five beasts here, because he knew that this island was originally the home of wild animals such as black bears and elephants, and they were the real masters of this land. He didn't want to destroy the ecological balance here, so he only ordered his men to cut down the trees on the edge of the forest, and then made some wooden doors and planks in the space processing plant. Of course, there was enough wood in his space to build houses and boats. In this way, it can meet the needs of construction and protect the natural ecosystem of the island.

"Okay, you two stop playing any tricks in front of me. Just rest here tonight and take me to the Volcanic Islands tomorrow." Nangong Lin said while staring at the two men sharply.

"Yes! Yes! Your Highness Prince Yu, if you can transform our island group like this, we would rather die than leave the island to become pirates!" The two answered in unison.

"Okay, you two just follow me and I won't treat you unfairly." Nangong Lin said while looking at the two of them.

"Your Highness Prince Yu is right. We two will definitely be loyal to His Highness Prince Yu. After all, we will have good food and drink if we follow His Highness Prince Yu." The two replied.

"Okay, what are your names?" Nangong Lin asked.

"The younger one is called Sea Duck and he is called Sea Egg," said the older one.

Hearing these two names, Nangong Jue and Hu Man couldn't help but smile at each other. They really couldn't help laughing.

"What are you laughing at?" asked the sea duck Haidan with a confused look on his face.

Nangong Jue smiled and explained: "Nothing, I just think your names are interesting."

Haiya and Haidan looked at each other with some doubts in their hearts, but they still replied respectfully: "Thank you, Your Highness Prince Yu, for your compliment."

Although they didn't know why their names made everyone laugh, since the prince said it was interesting, then it must be interesting!

"Oh, thank you for the compliment, Your Highness the Young Prince." Haiya Haidan replied quickly.

Nangong Lin shook his head helplessly, thinking that these two guys were really innocent and cute. But if they were loyal, he would feel a little relieved.

"Okay, you guys go down and rest first. We still have to sail early tomorrow morning." Nangong Lin ordered.

"Yes, Your Highness Prince Yu." Haiya Haidan retreated respectfully.

After they left, Nangong Lin turned to look at Hu Man: "Eunuch Hu, what do you think of these two people?"

"Your Highness, I think that although they look a little silly, they are honest people. With a little guidance, they should be able to be of help to us." Hu Man answered seriously.

"Well, you're right. I hope they can help us lead the way smoothly." Nangong Lin nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, Nangong Lin asked people to choose a courtyard to live in, and then instructed people to deliver various delicacies to everyone's house.

The next morning, the sun had just risen and the sunlight was shining on the earth, making it golden.

Nangong Lin got up early, washed up, and walked out of the room to the yard. He saw Hu Man already standing in the yard, waiting for him.

"Your Highness, good morning!" Hu Man bowed and greeted him.

"Good morning, Eunuch Hu." Nangong Lin responded with a smile.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries and began to discuss today's itinerary.

"Your Highness, are we going to continue our journey today?" Hu Man asked.

"Yes, we have to get to our destination as soon as possible." Nangong Lin nodded and said.

"Okay, I'll prepare it right away." Hu Man said, turned and left.

After a while, everyone was ready and gathered in the yard.

"Let's go!" Nangong Lin gave an order, and everyone followed him out of the yard, got on the carriage, and drove towards the beach.

When Haiya and Haiya saw the bread and shrimp balls, their eyes sparkled with greed. They couldn't wait to reach out their hands, grab the food and stuff it into their mouths, and eat it up voraciously. While eating, they were moved to tears and choked up and said, "Your Highness Prince Yu is so kind! I, Haiya, have made up my mind to follow His Highness Prince Yu. From now on, His Highness Prince Yu is my master!"

When Haidan heard this, he was filled with joy. He knew he had made the right decision. He excitedly echoed, "I, Haidan, think so too! I have been following His Royal Highness Prince Yu for the past few days. I didn't expect him to be so generous. He not only let us taste delicious food we have never tasted before, but also let us taste sweet and sour fruits. With such a good master, I, Haidan, will never leave him in my life!"

Haiya and Haidan looked at each other, their eyes full of determination and loyalty. They knew that they were lucky to meet a good master like His Royal Highness Prince Yu. They decided that no matter what happened, they would follow His Royal Highness Prince Yu loyally and never leave him.

After Nangong Lin returned to the room, he could not wait to enter the space directly. At this moment, Yu Yunxin was busy in the orchard, planting rubber trees. With the continuous upgrading of the space, she was finally able to make simulation robots. This was undoubtedly a huge breakthrough for her, because she only needed to put the required materials into the processing plant and operate them on the computer to easily make these practical robots. Now that she has the island, the most scarce thing is manpower. With these simulation robots, she can command them to complete various tasks at will, and she doesn't have to worry about them betraying her.