Chapter 1162 almost blinded them!

The fleet returned to Agate Island laden with cargo, and the islanders were in an uproar.

They had never seen so many treasures before, glittering with gold and sparkling with pearls, almost blinding them!

The sight of ships laden with weapons filled them with immense joy.

Because His Majesty and the Holy Maiden said that they would take most of the treasures back to Da Yue, but all the weapons would be left to them.

The weapons of Dai Viet were undergoing a change of dynasties, and they had no interest in the weapons of the Japanese.

However, these weapons are a treasure for the people of the resource-scarce Agate Kingdom, enabling them to arm the entire nation.

With these weapons, even toddlers and old men can play with them, and everyone can have a weapon to protect themselves when foreign enemies invade.

Qiao Dajiang and Mo Beihan both agreed to let Qiao Ran make the decision, leaving all the weapons to the people of the Agate Kingdom, and also leaving a portion of the gold and silver to them to strengthen their national power and facilitate trade.

The remaining wealth, even if only a small portion is distributed among the naval camp and the secret guards, will be enough for them to live a life of luxury, with no worries about food or clothing.

Mo Beihan also promised that after returning to the capital, he would inform his grandfather, the Emperor, to allocate five million taels of silver to the naval camp so that it could build more and better large ships.

During their time in the Kingdom of Agate, Qiao Ran and Mo Beihan led everyone in building fortifications, constructing city walls, building large ships, and improving crossbows and catapults.

They also established schools, academies, clinics, pharmacies, martial arts schools, workshops, bookstores, and markets, covering all aspects of life, including scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants.

If the Agate Kingdom is to become strong, it cannot continue to live a backward and primitive life.

This time, they are determined to improve all aspects of the Agate Kingdom, increase trade with other countries, understand the development of various nations, and not close themselves off from the world.

Life on the island was busy and fulfilling; Qiao Ran had almost forgotten how many months had passed since they left Dayue.

That day, while Qiao Ran and Mo Beihan were exploring for minerals in the deep mountains and forests, Qiao Ran suddenly remembered that she hadn't been into her spatial dimension for a long time, so she pulled Mo Beihan inside.

There is only day and no night in this space, nor are there sunshine, rain, snow, or the four seasons, but all kinds of crops grow very well and are harvested one crop after another.

Animals of all sizes roam the mountains and forests, but under Qiao Ran's "education" and Hua Hua's discipline, no animal dares to run into the fields and wreak havoc on the crops.

By the way, Hua Hua is no longer a little ball of fluff that can't walk, but a robust juvenile panda.

It's huge, weighing over a hundred pounds. When playing with Qiuqiu, it can even throw such a big tiger to the ground. Other animals regard it as their king and dare not challenge its authority.

But as soon as Hua Hua saw Qiao Ran, she ran over like a child, circling around her legs and tugging at her trouser leg, whimpering for a hug.

Fortunately, Qiao Ran was strong; otherwise, if such a heavy thing weighing over a hundred pounds had pounced on her, she would have been smashed in the buttocks.

Qiao Ran found Hua Hua in the bamboo grove outside the courtyard. For Hua Hua's sake, she specially planted a bamboo grove that pandas love to eat, and let it eat corn, carrots and other vegetables and fruits as it pleases, but it is not allowed to deliberately damage them.

Hua Hua lived up to expectations, not only refraining from damaging the crops herself, but also voluntarily becoming a guardian beast of the space, preventing other animals from approaching the farmland.

"Huahua, you've gained weight again!"

Qiao Ran picked it up and weighed it in her hands, sighing with emotion.

I have to say, the chubby, fluffy half-giant panda feels so good to the touch; you could even cuddle it like a heater while sleeping in winter.

Hua Hua nuzzled against her, Hua Hua acted coquettishly.

Qiao Ran took out two cornbread buns and stuffed them into its arms:

"Here you go, as a reward! Guard this space well, and when we get back, I'll take you to see your mother. If you want to live outside, that's fine too, it's up to you."