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At Li Chen's words, Dai Xiaoyao was the quickest to react this time. He hurried forward a step. "Your Majesty, this is truly a miracle! I witnessed it myself: it can travel a thousand li in a day and carry ten thousand jun of cargo. If it could be introduced throughout the Southern Kingdoms, it would surely benefit countless people!"

The other kings hastened to voice their agreement, afraid of falling behind.

How could Dai Xiaoyao fail to understand? Since Li Chen had said this, he clearly wanted to expand its use.

But he wanted to know what the Southern Kingdoms thought. As a newly crowned king, Dai Xiaoyao had to make his position and attitude unmistakable.

Without the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty's help, he certainly would not remain king for long.

After all, his brother had merely fled after his defeat, not died. If he returned someday to stir up another storm, Dai Xiaoyao would surely suffer.

Now that an opportunity had presented itself, he had to cling tightly to Li Chen's coattails.

If he did not, plenty of other kings would.

Li Chen nodded slightly. "That is precisely my intention. However..."

He deliberately paused before continuing, "The terrain in the Southland is complicated. Building railways will require vast quantities of high-quality iron ore."

The King of Tasha Kingdom immediately jumped in with an answer. "There are three large iron mines within my kingdom. I am willing to offer them all to Your Majesty!"

"My kingdom has mines as well!"

"My kingdom can provide labor!"

The kings scrambled to declare their support.

If they could have Railway Trains, those mineral resources would be a trifling matter.

At last, Zhao Jing understood Li Chen's intention.

Summoning his courage, he stepped forward. "Your Majesty, this humble commoner... this humble commoner is willing