I Knew I Wasn't Wrong About You

From the messenger sent by Gan Ning, Lan Tian learned that Sun Quan wished to resume trade. He furrowed his brows, offering no immediate answer.

Jiangdong had just paid heavy war reparations; how much purchasing power could they possibly have left? Lan Tian believed that after two major setbacks, Sun Quan would treat Jing Province with caution, making a repeat backstab unlikely.

However, dealing with such a habitual offender, Lan Tian felt that leaving things unchecked invited trouble. While closing the Yangtze River kept Jiangdong's spies at bay, it also prevented him from monitoring their situation, which was why Lan Tian had been hesitant about when to reopen it.

Upon returning to the Jieyang County post house, Lan Tian had Gao Shun pack their bags, preparing to depart early the next morning to return to Guangzhou.

"Prefect, are you leaving already?" Tan Dingzhou asked cautiously.

Lan Tian nodded and replied, "I have been in Jieyang for a long time. The kelp cultivation here is basically on track. In the later stages, you must manage the coastal areas well and ensure fishermen do not stray into the kelp zones; this is our strategic reserve."

"The yield of the kelp is so massive, when can it be brought to the common people's tables? The wild kelp on the market is too expensive," Tan Dingzhou asked again.

Lan Tian answered, "Once the kelp cultivation technology matures, we can expand production in Jieyang. Then, we can push it to the market in large quantities. I estimate one more season of cultivation next year should suffice."

Shamoke suddenly scratched his head and chimed in, "Isn't the craft of farming kelp exclusive to our Barbarian Tribe? Do we have to let others farm it later? My clansmen aren't as clever as the Han, I'm afraid they