From that day on.
Zhao Junyao divided his forces into three parts.
On one hand, he had people provide fine food and drinks to entertain the envoys from Portland Country.
On the other hand, he dispatched elite craftsmen from the Ministry of Works to exchange ideas in depth with craftsmen from Portland Country.
Meanwhile, he and the Empress were searching everywhere for information on this cement.
They waited until the right moment to gradually solve this problem.
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The first route naturally requires no explanation.
The Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple are best at hosting.
Today, they climbed mountains; tomorrow, they cruised lakes; the day after, they enjoyed folk dance and music; and following that, they tasted the gourmet food of the Capital City.
All in all, it was a seamless service experience.
Keeping the Portland King and his several plump princesses so entertained that they didn't have a moment to spare.
The second route.
