500: Chapter 500 The Chinese Pioneer Corps Gets Back on Track

In the subsequent meeting, Zhao Fusu discussed other commodities with the strategists of the Huaxia Pioneer Group.

For instance, porcelain.

Exquisite porcelain was a prized collection among the nobility and upper class of the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions, regarded as a symbol of wealth and taste.

Tea was also a highly sought-after commodity in the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions.

The origin of tea was Huaxia, and the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions did not cultivate tea.

As the center of origin for tea trees, Huaxia possessed the richest resources of wild tea trees, with ancient tea trees over a thousand years old existing in many places!

Tea trees in other parts of the world in later generations were all introduced from Huaxia.

A significant reason why Great Britain attacked the Qing Dynasty back then was that Great Britain had imported a large amount of high-quality tea from the Qing, causing their own silver to flow into the pockets of the Qing.

As a nation that started as pirates, Great Britain only allowed itself to make money; how could it tolerate others earning its money?

By that time, the Eight Banners disciples, who were once capable of drawing one-hundred-pound bows, were all carrying birdcages and had become street loafers; where was there even a shred of their ancestors' bravery left?

If they were still capable of drawing one-hundred-pound bows, maintaining the combat strength they had during the Battle of Sarhu, pulling those one-hundred-pound bows to hit the eyeballs exposed from the helmets of Ming generals from a hundred meters away, how could they have been beaten so miserably by a mere East India Company?

Zhao Fusu pulled back his wandering thoughts.

There was no need to worry about the tea not selling when transported to the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions.

He listed the goods that the trade caravan needed to procure, as he was going to make the purchases next.

With Zi Ling there, he only needed to have someone find her, ask her to prepare the goods according to the list, and he would naturally send people to collect them.

After receiving the request from Zhao Fusu, Zi Ling immediately began preparations.

Zhao Fusu began to organize mercenaries, taking all the unstable elements of Great Qin out of its borders.

After careful deliberation, Zhao Fusu entrusted the important task of recruiting mercenaries to Zhao Xuan.

He knew well that Zhao Xuan was steady, possessed excellent communication and organizational skills, and was capable of handling this critical job.

He patted Zhao Xuan on the shoulder, his gaze firm and filled with trust as he said, "Zhao Xuan, this recruitment of mercenaries concerns the future fate of the Pioneer Group; the task is arduous and the responsibility is great. You must not only recruit a sufficient number of mercenaries but also pay attention to their quality."

"What we need are loyal, reliable, and strong warriors. You must deeply understand the background and characteristics of each potential recruit and formulate a detailed recruitment plan. At the same time, you must establish good communication and trust with them, making them understand the meaning and value of joining our Pioneer Group."

Zhao Xuan straightened his back, his expression serious, and responded solemnly, "Please rest assured, Consul General, I will not fail the mission. I will go all out to recruit a battle-hardened mercenary force for the Pioneer Group."

After speaking, Zhao Xuan immediately threw himself into his work, starting to formulate the recruitment plan, sorting out potential recruitment channels, and making full preparations for the upcoming recruitment operation.

Meanwhile, other members of the Huaxia Pioneer Group also followed the meeting's arrangements, each performing their duties and actively advancing all preparations, presenting a scene of order and vitality throughout the entire Pioneer Group.

Watching Zhao Fusu gradually bring the Huaxia Pioneer Group onto the right track, the First Emperor also sighed, thinking that his rebellious son was quite the talent even as a rebel!

Fortunately, he was not standing on the opposite side of Great Qin now, otherwise, how could his Great Qin last for generations to come!