Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 407 Trade
With the implementation of the new policy, the peace in the three realms became increasingly stable.

The people on earth live a prosperous life, the heaven is in good order, and the underworld operates more smoothly.

Sun Wukong, Nezha and Yang Jian continued to lead all the immortals and demons, traveling between the three realms day and night to ensure that every inch of land could benefit from the new policy.

One day, Sun Wukong came to a small town in the mortal world.

People are coming and going on the streets, the vendors' shouts are heard one after another, and the children's laughter echoes in the air.

He transformed himself into an ordinary traveler, strolling on the cobblestone streets, his eyes scanning every corner, looking for details that might have been overlooked.

"Sir, would you like to try some fresh fruit?"

A vendor greeted enthusiastically.

Sun Wukong stopped, picked up an apple, sniffed it gently, smiled and nodded:

"Okay, one."

He paid and continued walking forward.

In a teahouse on the street, several old people were sitting together, talking in low voices.

Sun Wukong tilted his ear slightly and heard them discussing the new policies of Heaven.

"I heard that the Heavenly Court recently issued a new decree to reduce our taxes. This is really a great thing!"

A white-haired old man said.

"Yes, our lives are getting better and better. However, I heard that some places have not yet enjoyed the benefits of the new policy, which is a pity."

The other old man sighed.

When Sun Wukong heard this, he frowned and thought to himself:
"It seems that the implementation of the new policy is still not thorough enough in some places."

He decided to visit those places that had not yet benefited from the new policies.

So he left the small town and came to a remote mountain village.

On the dirt road at the entrance of the village, a few ragged children were chasing and playing. When they saw Sun Wukong coming, they surrounded him curiously.

"Uncle, are you from out of town?"

A child asked.

Sun Wukong smiled and nodded:

"Yeah, I came to see how your life is here."

The children talked about the situation in the village at once. Sun Wukong listened carefully and gradually got the answer in his mind.

It turns out that due to the remote location, the new policy has not yet been implemented here, and the villagers' lives are still difficult.

Sun Wukong returned to heaven and immediately summoned Nezha and Yang Jian.

"I found that the implementation of the new policy is still not thorough enough in some places, especially in remote areas."

Sun Wukong said in a deep voice.

Nezha frowned:

"Monkey, haven't we already sent people to pass on the message? Why are there still places that haven't received the message?"

Yang Jian seemed calmer:
"Great Sage, it may be that our communication system is not perfect enough. I will immediately arrange people to strengthen the propaganda efforts in remote areas."

Sun Wukong nodded:
"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you."

A few days later, the Heavenly Court's propaganda team penetrated into every corner of the Three Realms to ensure that the benefits of the new policy could reach every living being.

The remote mountain villages finally benefited from the new policy, and the lives of the villagers began to gradually improve.

Sun Wukong stood on the high platform of the Qitian Palace, looking at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance, and the uneasiness in his heart finally dissipated completely.

He turned and went back into the hall, where Nezha and Yang Jian were waiting for him.

"Monkey, what are your plans next?"

Nezha asked vaguely while chewing on a peach.

Sun Wukong smiled slightly:
"The Three Realms are at peace, but we cannot relax. Next, we must continue to work hard to make the Three Realms more prosperous."

Yang Jian nodded:

"The Great Sage is right. We still have a lot of work to do."

The three of them smiled at each other and continued to devote themselves to the governance of the three realms.

Their figures shuttle through every corner of the Three Realms, guarding the peace and prosperity of this world.

Sun Wukong stood outside the Qitian Palace, his eyes sharp and his heart full of expectations for the future of the Three Realms.

Sun Wukong stood with his hands behind his back outside the Qitian Palace, his golden armor shining brightly in the sun.

At the foot of the mountain, on the Flower-Fruit Mountain, the once barren land is now covered with peach trees, laden with fruits and lush with branches and leaves.

The clear sound of birds singing is endless, and groups of monkeys are playing and playing, making the scene very lively.

Not far away, the sound of reading aloud can be heard from the newly built school. The once naughty little monkeys are now sitting upright and studying seriously.

He turned around and saw Nezha and Yang Jian walking out of the hall.

"Look, Huaguo Mountain is so lively now."

Sun Wukong pointed down the mountain and said with a smile on his face.

Nezha followed Sun Wukong's gaze, swallowed the last bite of the peach, and said:

"It's really good, Monkey. Your old home has changed a lot now. It's much more beautiful than before."

He patted Sun Wukong on the shoulder.

Yang Jian observed more carefully:

"Not only the Flower-Fruit Mountain, but all parts of the Three Realms are thriving now. Look at the farmland over there, the crops are growing well. I believe this year will be another bumper year."

He pointed to a golden rice field in the distance.

In the sky, a few cranes flew gracefully, leaving behind a few crisp chirps.

The breeze blows, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers.

Sun Wukong took a deep breath, feeling the atmosphere of this peaceful and prosperous era.

"Yes, now in all the Three Realms, people do not pick up things on the road, doors are not locked at night, and people live and work in peace and contentment. This is what we have been working towards."

"correct."

Nezha seemed to suddenly remember something.

"I heard that the Dragon King of the East China Sea is holding a water race event recently and invites us to participate!"

Sun Wukong raised his eyebrows:
"Oh? What's the old Dragon King up to? Last time I went there, he was complaining that there wasn't enough water in the Heavenly River."

Yang Jian explained:
"I heard that it was to celebrate the good growth of corals in the East China Sea. This year's production has doubled compared to previous years."

"coral?"

Sun Wukong was a little confused.

"What's there to celebrate about this high coral yield?"

"The Great Sage doesn't know."

A passing celestial soldier explained to Sun Wukong respectfully, "This coral can not only be used as a decoration, but is also an important material for refining certain elixirs. An increase in production will benefit all three realms."

Sun Wukong nodded to show his understanding:

"I see. Let's go check it out then."

The three of them then left the Qitian Palace and rode on a cloud to the East China Sea.

The Dragon Palace in the East China Sea was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity. Various aquatic creatures shuttled through the palace, all laughing and talking. The Dragon King came out in person to greet Sun Wukong and his party, his face full of smiles.

"Great Sage, it's been a long time since we last met. You are still as charming as ever!"

The Dragon King of the East China Sea smiled and bowed, his voice was loud and there was some warmth in his tone.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, with a smile on his face:
"You are too polite, Dragon King. I heard that you had a big event here, so I came here to see the excitement."

The Dragon King laughed and extended his hand to make a "please" gesture:

"It is my honor that the Great Sage can come! Come, come, come, everything is ready, everyone please take your seats!"

Nezha couldn't hold back any longer, and followed in, jumping and skipping, muttering:

"Dragon King, do you have any good wine? I came here for your treasure!"

The Dragon King smiled and shook his head, with a hint of helplessness in his tone:

"Nezha, your temper hasn't changed. Don't worry, there's plenty of good wine!"

Yang Jian, on the other hand, had an indifferent expression as he followed at the end, his eyes sweeping over the surrounding aquatic creatures, seeming to be quite interested in the layout of the Dragon Palace.

Entering the main hall of the Dragon Palace, you will see that the hall is magnificent and decorated with pearls and agates. Various aquatic creatures shuttle around, and exquisite dishes and fine wines are served.

In the center of the hall, coral reefs were arranged into a small hill. The corals were lush and colorful, attracting many guests to watch.

Sun Wukong walked to the coral reef, looked at it carefully, then turned to the Dragon King and said:
"This coral is growing really well. No wonder the Dragon King wants to hold this grand event."

The Dragon King stroked his beard proudly, with a hint of pride in his tone:

"Great Sage, you may not know that these corals are the pride of our East China Sea in recent years! Now that the production has increased greatly, it can not only meet the needs of the Heavenly Court, but also supply the alchemists in the mortal world. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone."

Sun Wukong nodded and praised:
"The Dragon King has governed well, and the East China Sea is now more prosperous than ever."

The Dragon King laughed even more happily and waved his hands:
"Thank you, Great Sage, for your praise! Come on, everyone, take a seat and let's eat and chat!"

After everyone sat down, the Dragon King raised his glass and said:

"Today, thanks to the presence of the Great Sage, Nezha, and Yang Jian, my East Sea Dragon Palace is honored! This cup of wine, I toast to you all!"

Everyone raised their glasses and the banquet officially began.

During the banquet, Nezha ate heartily with his mouth full of delicious food. From time to time, he raised his glass to clink glasses with the water creatures around him, and his laughter echoed throughout the hall.

Upon seeing this, the Dragon King smiled so much that his eyes narrowed into slits, and he was obviously quite satisfied with Nezha's generosity.

Yang Jian held a wine glass and chatted with the aquarium officials around him from time to time. His tone was calm and the topics were mostly about the management of the East China Sea and the cultivation technology of corals.

The Shuizu officials praised his insights.

Sun Wukong sat in the guest of honor seat, his eyes swept across the entire hall with a faint smile on his face.

He picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and said to the Dragon King:
"Dragon King, your event is indeed very lively, but I wonder if there is any secret to the huge increase in coral production this time?"

The Dragon King put down his wine glass, a hint of pride flashed in his eyes:
"The Great Sage is indeed very discerning! The huge increase in coral production this time is not only due to the careful cultivation of our East China Sea aquatic creatures, but also due to the new policy of the Heavenly Court."

"Oh?"

Sun Wukong raised his eyebrows, with a hint of curiosity in his tone.

"The new policy of Heaven?"

The Dragon King nodded, with a hint of gratitude in his tone:

"Yes, after the implementation of the new policy of the Heavenly Court, not only did they reduce our taxes, but they also sent special immortal officials to guide us on how to better manage the East China Sea. These immortal officials brought many advanced cultivation technologies, which greatly increased our coral production."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong's smile deepened:
"It seems that this new policy has indeed benefited the three realms."

The Dragon King nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, that's why we specially held this event. Firstly, it is to celebrate the harvest of corals, and secondly, we want to take this opportunity to thank the heaven for its grace."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong pondered for a moment, his eyes rested on the Dragon King's face for a moment, and then he spoke:
"Dragon King, the successful experience of the East China Sea is also of reference value to other realms. How about this? I propose to invite you to the next Heavenly Court meeting to share the results of this coral cultivation with other realms and jointly promote the development of the three realms. How do you think?"

When the Dragon King heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he immediately bowed and smiled:

"The Great Sage has shown me so much kindness, how can I refuse? If I can take this opportunity to contribute to the Three Realms, I will be more than happy."

He paused, his expression becoming serious.

"Moreover, I am willing to share the coral cultivation technology in the East China Sea free of charge so that other sea areas can also benefit."

When Nezha heard this, he immediately put down the wine glass in his hand. There was still a drop of wine stain on the corner of his mouth, but his eyes lit up:
"Hey, Dragon King, your idea is great! Since the corals in your East China Sea are so good, why not take this opportunity to strengthen trade between the East China Sea and the other three realms and exchange what they have. In this way, everyone can get what they need, isn't it better?"

Yang Jian nodded slightly and added in a calm tone:
"What Nezha said makes sense. Trade is indeed a good idea. However, we must also pay attention to regulating the market to avoid malicious competition and price gouging. If the market gets out of control, it will harm the interests of all parties."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes flashed with approval and he nodded:
"Yang Jian has considered everything. In this case, why don't you be responsible for formulating the relevant trade rules to ensure fairness and justice?"

Yang Jian clasped his fists and replied:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. I will formulate a complete set of rules as soon as possible to ensure that trade among the three realms proceeds in an orderly manner."

After hearing this, the Dragon King smiled even more and immediately saluted and said:

"Thank you, Great Sage, True Lord Yang Jian, for your care! Xiaolong will definitely cooperate fully to ensure that trade in the East China Sea goes smoothly."

As the banquet continued, the atmosphere became more harmonious.

The water tribe officials in the hall came forward to toast, and both the host and the guests were delighted.

After the banquet, Sun Wukong, Nezha and Yang Jian bid farewell to the Dragon King and rode the clouds back to heaven.

Along the way, Nezha was still in high spirits, and kept talking about the wine from the Dragon Palace:
"The wine collected by the Dragon King is really good. I have to go there again next time!"

After Sun Wukong returned to heaven, he immediately summoned all the immortals. The Hall of Eternal Heaven was filled with immortal energy and all the immortals stood in silence, waiting for Sun Wukong's instructions.

Sun Wukong stood in the center of the hall, looking at everyone, and said in a steady tone:

"Everyone, recently Nezha, Yang Jian and I have visited various realms and found that the trade between the three realms is still insufficient. The coral cultivation technology of the Dragon King of the East China Sea has been very effective. If it can be promoted to the three realms, it will definitely benefit more lives. Therefore, I decided to strengthen the trade between the three realms and promote the common development of all realms."

Upon hearing this, all the immortals nodded in agreement.

Nezha stood aside, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and couldn't help but interrupt:

"Monkey, this is a good idea! We should have done this a long time ago. However, the trade rules must be made more detailed to prevent anyone from taking advantage of loopholes."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian nodded slightly, his expression calm, and his tone thoughtful:

"Great Sage, trade rules do need to be carefully drafted. I propose that I be responsible for drafting them, taking into account the actual conditions of all sectors, and formulate a set of fair and just rules."

Sun Wukong nodded, his eyes lingered on Yang Jian's face for a moment, and his tone was filled with trust:

"Okay, Yang Jian, this matter will be handed over to you. Make sure it is completed as soon as possible to ensure the smooth progress of the trade."

Yang Jian clasped his fists and replied:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. I will immediately start collecting trade information from all walks of life and visit representatives from all walks of life to ensure that the rules meet the needs of all parties."

Seeing that the tasks had been assigned, Nezha immediately volunteered to step forward, patted his chest, and spoke with some confidence:

"Monkey, leave the preparations for the conference to me! I'll contact the representatives of all parties, arrange the venue and agenda, and ensure that everything goes smoothly."

(End of this chapter)