Chapter 435: Salt Transport Bureau
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The Dutch were scared away by the fleet, and the atmosphere inside the prefecture office was lively.
Yang Chengye was the most excited. Hearing Xiao Ming’s words, he grew even happier and said, “Your Highness, really?”
Nowadays, almost all the Great Yu Empire’s ports were in the south. Everyone knew how important ports were to a region. If Dengzhou could become a prosperous port, it would soon become a wealthy city.
As the governor of Dengzhou, Yang naturally welcomed this news.
“Of course it’s true, but that depends on General Niu Ben and Yue Yun taking Ryukyu first,” Xiao Ming smiled.
Upon hearing this, Yang Chengye stood and cupped his hands toward Niu Ben and Yue Yun. “Generals, the future of Dengzhou depends on both of you.”
“Governor Yang, no need for formalities. This is our duty,” Niu Ben smiled.
With the completion of the warships, Xiao Ming could now control the seas around Dengzhou. For him, this meant gaining a vast maritime territory. He said, “From now on, wherever our warships sail, it is Great Yu’s sea. Governor Yang, your vision should not stop at the port. Actually, Dengzhou sits on a great source of wealth.”
“Oh? Please explain, Your Highness,” Yang Chengye said, puzzled.