Several days later, Yang Ling and the others saw Zhao State and the Rong Tribe each send a group of people onto the island.
At a rough glance, they numbered at least tens of thousands.
The fleets that brought them ashore comprised hundreds of ships and also carried large quantities of dry rations.
It looks like Zhao State and the Rong Tribe intend to start developing Fire Flood Dragon Island immediately.
At this rate, in less than a year, Fire Flood Dragon Island will become a massive city with a population of at least ten million!
Given its unique geographical location, even if only the southern part of the island belongs to Zhao State, Zhao State can gain another provincial capital.
Then there will be the Three Great Royal Capitals, eight provincial capitals, and ninety-seven prefectural capitals...
Standing behind the officials in charge from the Iron Clothes Department, Yang Ling thought to himself.
Xie Jinjia watched the fleet depart, then cupped his hands toward Minister Kong.
"Minister, this Cao Gang fleet will make ten round trips, aiming to bring three hundred thousand people to the island within half a year."
"There are skilled people from every trade among them. Craftsmen make up thirty percent of the initial group."
Minister Kong nodded thoughtfully.
"I think we can increase the proportion of craftsmen further. We mustn't fall behind the others."
Everyone cast sidelong glances toward the Rong Tribe.
The people and supplies the Rong Tribe had brought were no fewer than Zhao State's, showing how much importance they placed on Fire Flood Dragon Island.
"Understood. I'll have the Capital send more craftsmen."
Xie Jinjia nodded.
"I see these youngsters have been at sea for almost a month now. Have your people ask them whether they want to return. If they do, they