As the birthday of the Empress Dowager of Nanyue approaches, Ah Jiu has become increasingly busy, almost unable to be seen. The discussion on trade negotiations has reached a fever pitch, with the regulations being repeatedly revised. The various interests continue their disputes and negotiations, finally reaching a conclusion before the birthday.
The parties signed the agreement, which was quickly dispatched back to Beiyan for the seal. The subsequent matters were to be handled by the Ministry of Revenue officials of the two countries.
The Northwest played the most significant role in this. To open the trade route from the Northwest to Beiyan, bandits must be eradicated, and naturally, this task fell to the Northwestern Army. Beiyan would also dispatch troops to station at the border adjacent to the Northwest to ensure the smooth commerce between the two nations, so merchants would not be disturbed by bandits when traveling.
