The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 802 Unusual Thoughts (1)

Chapter 802: Chapter 802 Unusual Thoughts (1)

"Very well spoken," the Emperor laughed heartily. "I quite enjoy that perspective."

Alhatu had been somewhat worried, and had just thought about stepping forward to help Lin Ziyin make a few cover-up remarks when he saw the joy on the Emperor’s face and immediately stood aside with a smile.

"Since you are a merchant, how about I, in my role as a fellow businessman, discuss a deal with you?" asked the Emperor astutely.

"Of course," Lin Ziyin agreed readily. "Since Your Majesty wishes to conduct business with me as a merchant, shouldn’t I be allowed to sit down?"

The Emperor glanced at her and keenly caught the crafty look in her eye. "Be seated, Alhatu, you sit down as well."

"My thanks for Your Grace." Seeing things progressing in the direction he had hoped, Alhatu immediately felt more relaxed.

"What plans do you have in mind after seeing the situation in our North Country, Duchess Lin?" the Emperor continued.

"Your Majesty, creativity is also money," Lin Ziyin responded with a smile.

That clearly meant she wouldn’t help North Country for no reason.

"Very well, let me change the question. Duchess Lin, do you think North Country suits the cultivation of rice and wheat? And how would you handle livestock?" The Emperor, also a cunning man, tried his best to coax out the thoughts in Lin Ziyin’s heart.

"The climate in North Country isn’t much different from Northern Land, only that the cold current arrives earlier and departs later each year, which doesn’t affect planting. However, I have not thoroughly examined the soil quality in North Country, so I cannot give Your Majesty a definitive answer on whether crops can be grown." In her past life, although she had not met the Emperor, Lin Ziyin dealt with different clients every day and knew exactly how to handle demanding customers.

She skillfully dodged the Emperor’s loaded questions, but knowing they needed to trade, she also knew that she had to show some sincerity before the Emperor would truly trust her. "As for the livestock, using livestock breeding to boost the economy will certainly be beneficial."

"Oh?" the Emperor’s interest was indeed piqued.

"Because North Country has vast grasslands, the meat quality of the livestock is top-notch. Milk can be turned into powdered milk and milk flakes for sale, and as long as transportation issues are resolved, it could also encourage other countries to use this milk in various desserts for sale. Butter and cream could be exported as well. Beef and bones are also valuable products, and various flavors of beef jerky are bound to be accepted in the market. As for wool, it’s not hard to sell, as Northern Land’s wool and cashmere production technology is already mature. If we can finalize our intentions to cooperate, the construction of factories could proceed quickly, and everything could be operational by the end of the year," Lin Ziyin said with a smile.

"Aren’t you afraid that the development of products in North Country could greatly impact Northern Land?" the Emperor asked, seemingly intrigued.

"Competition breeds development, and to be honest, I am not afraid of competition. Because for the necessary machinery, and not to make Your Majesty laugh, but those machines can only be understood by my people. Besides, even if Your Majesty could persuade some of my subordinates, without the support of continuous spare parts, you wouldn’t be able to sustain for long," Lin Ziyin said, her face brimming with proud confidence.

Machinery was her specialty; steam-based machinery production depended on her as the chief engineer. The ancients might excel in craftsmanship, but when it comes to modern machinery, she, Lin Ziyin, in this time and space, was indeed the originator.

Big talk wasn’t for bragging. She couldn’t guarantee that her subordinates could resist temptation or would not betray her, but her machinery production was all separated for use, it was impossible for the people of North Country to mess around.