Chapter 1457 - 64th - : Development of the Wang Family in Various Aspects_2
As a nation that split off from the Immortal Dynasty early on to establish its own country, Beizhou’s history is much longer than that of Da Qian, and its overall national strength is also stronger. If formal trade relations could be established with them, it would be beneficial for both the Wang family and Da Qian.
However, the sea route from Da Qian to Beizhou is not easy to navigate. Due to the extreme cold in the north, many sea paths are covered with ice and snow all year round, with various harsh weather conditions emerging constantly on the sea surface, and sometimes, due to underwater movements, new underwater icebergs can suddenly appear. The natural conditions are very harsh, not to mention the sea is also full of fierce beasts and extremely dangerous.
Before the Wang family developed the steam ironclad warship, hardly any ships would risk sinking on their way north.
If someone wanted to go to Beizhou, they would typically take the land route, following the caravans heading to the North Barbarians first, then forming a group or seeking protection from the North Barbarians’ riders to head further north to the Non-Frozen Port.
That place is a supply point established by the Immortal Dynasty’s ocean-faring merchant fleets, where large ocean-going fleets traveling between the Immortal Dynasty and Beizhou often dock. From there, one can take the Immortal Dynasty’s ocean-going ships to Beizhou.
When Master Yunyang and Lici went to the Immortal Dynasty, they also boarded the Immortal Dynasty’s merchant ship there.
But this whole process involves switching modes of transportation several times, not to mention that it’s cumbersome and often time-consuming, making it quite inconvenient.
This is also the main reason why there has been so little exchange between Da Qian and Beizhou over the years, and why even the trading caravans are scarce.