Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 617 The Royal Fleet Finally Arrives

Not long after, Chu Chen walked off the cruise ship with a grin and boarded the transport ship where Zhou Shixun was.

"Chu boy, the country is in such dire straits, it's all thanks to you!"

"Uncle Zhou, you're too kind. What are you doing?"

Chu Chen pointed to the scantily clad concubines in the room and the messy room, and asked in confusion.

Zhou Shixun pulled Chu Chen to sit down next to him, but Chu Chen immediately stopped him as he smelled the odor in the room.

"Uncle Zhou, how about we go for a walk outside?"

"Hahaha, that's good, that's good!"

After saying that, the two walked outside.

Since Chu Chen was meeting with Zhou Shixun, Zhou Heng could only wait on the side.

"Chuwa, now I finally understand why you didn't want to be an official. These past few days, after stepping down from my post, I feel that life is incredibly wonderful."

After hearing this, Chu Chen thought to himself, "If you're all lying down like this, then Zhou Heng must be exhausted to death."

But that's his family matter, and I can't be bothered to get involved.

So she went along with him, saying, "That's for sure. I've been lazy since I was a child. I'd rather lie down than sit, and I'd rather sit than stand!"

"Haha, that makes sense, that makes sense!"

"Let Zhou Heng do his work. Uncle Zhou is willing to talk to you more."

After listening, Chu Chen thought to himself, "What's so fun about talking to an old geezer like you?"

So he changed the subject, saying, "Where is Eunuch Wei? And where is Daoist Zhu?"

"Who knows? Old Wei is bored too. You know he's lacking in that area. Once he's idle, he has nothing to do and spends his days eating the instant noodles you gave him, having a great time."

Holy crap, instant noodles? When did that even start? It's probably expired by now. Martial arts masters are indeed in great shape.

Little did anyone know that at that moment, Eunuch Wei was in the toilet, his face flushed red: "Bullshit...bullshit...bullshit...damn it's not!"

"Chu boy, you fucking killed this old man."

Chu Chen didn't say anything; he figured he'd have to help those who needed to be helped eventually, since he had nothing better to do anyway.

"Is Uncle Zhou preparing to enjoy his retirement?"

“That’s right, Chu boy, but what Uncle Zhou is worried about is your sworn brother. Although he has shown some tricks these past few days, it’s not a long-term solution.”

"So Uncle Zhou has a request. Please, Chuwa, lend a hand if you can!"

Old people get shrewd; he's finding things to do again.

Even though he's no longer the emperor, he's still thinking about squeezing himself dry. Zhou Shixun, have some decency.

However, with only a few dozen ships, the entire country probably only has a population of a few hundred thousand.

Apart from the Chu Family Chamber of Commerce, everyone else is considered a citizen of the Great Xia Dynasty. The Zhou family cannot and is unwilling to manage the people of the Chu Family Chamber of Commerce.

Therefore, Zhou Heng must have felt very awkward and aggrieved at this moment.

We can't beat them, so we have to rely on them. In name only, we're still their managers.

"Don't worry, Uncle Zhou, as long as there is a need, my Chu Family Chamber of Commerce will do everything in its power to help."

Having received Chu Chen's reply, Zhou Shixun chuckled, and the two chatted for a while before parting ways.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Heng immediately rushed over: "Brother, I'm so glad to see you!"

"Chu Chen greets Your Majesty!"

“Brother, we’re family, there’s no need for such formalities.”

Chu Chen thought to himself that if he didn't stand on ceremony, he would have to put in even more effort.

"Your Majesty, your status is different now. You must not act like this in public. If people see this, what will become of the imperial authority!"

"Good, good, my sworn brother is very thoughtful."

"You've just ascended the throne, and I don't have much to give you, so this crystal dragon is my first congratulatory gift to you."

After saying that, Chu Chen took out a transparent dragon-shaped ornament from his backpack.

While thanking him, Zhou Heng thought to himself, "What's the use of bringing this stuff at a time like this? Some grain would be much more practical."

So, while talking, he pulled Chu Chen back into his room.

This room also served as his temporary study and office.

"Brother, you must help me out this time!"

"For now, everyone seems to be able to make a living, but how long can this last? The daily consumption of food is enormous, and without a new supply of food, the country will soon cease to exist!"

Chu Chen thought to himself, "You're not even a country anymore. If I don't care anymore, then all that's left is probably the Chu Family Chamber of Commerce."

However, he won't talk about it now; he'll just do his own thing.

He will definitely save people, but those he saves must pay a price, either through labor or money.

This is the foundation for sustainable development.

If everyone waits for relief from above, the whole world will collapse within a year.

It should be noted that many small countries were essentially freed from the control of Great Xia after the disaster.

Who knows if they might unite and attack Great Xia for resources?

Moreover, even if land is found in the future, it will be a conflict between humans.

Who wants to live on the water? In the end, people will do anything for resources.

All of this needs to be protected, so the remaining people must all take action.

So Chu Chen pretended to think for a while before speaking.

"Your Majesty, it's actually very simple. I have no problem with the grain, but I can't give it to you. Instead, I'll have these people exchange it for gold, silver, or jade."

"Ah, my sworn brother, what about those who have no gold, silver, or jade?"

"Heh, Your Majesty, do you really think there were no poor people in this world before it was flooded?"

"In reality, the essence of the world hasn't changed; it's just that its size has shrunk and the population has decreased!"

After listening, Zhou Heng fell into deep thought.

After a long pause, he nodded, thinking to himself that it made sense; it was just that the area had shrunk, the population had decreased, and the resources had become scarcer.

But the world is still the same world, and people are still people!

"So, what does my sworn brother plan to do?"

“It’s very simple. I’ve already had someone build a small floating city.”

"There are shops, food, and entertainment up there!"

"As long as you have money, you can come. If you don't have money, there are all sorts of work opportunities available here to earn money!"

After saying that, Chu Chen led Zhou Heng toward the transport ship that was being modified.

When he saw so many people busy on the ship, Zhou Heng finally understood.

Isn't this just a miniature city?

So he quickly turned around and bowed to Chu Chen, saying, "Brother, please accept my bow!"

This time, Chu Chen did not refuse. He gave Zhou Heng a suggestion, and after understanding it, he believed Zhou Heng would be able to understand how to manage his ships.

However, Zhou Heng lacked one thing: supplies.

But Chu Chen wasn't stingy; if you had money and jade, you could exchange them with him!