The territory is vast, but there's no resource output at all; it's an empty shell.
The Western Turtle and Southern Frog have just helped us, so I can't demand work or resources from them in a Water Lord's attitude; that would ruin our friendship. The two kings helping the White Ape have benefits on one hand, but more so, they're aiming for further progress, not looking for a new leader.
The arrival of the Sea Master just in time helps him control the North Water, quickly extracting resources from the Jianghuai Great Marsh, providing support for development.
The loans from several kings are also an issue.
Initially, promises were made to the Turtle King and Frog King to draw from the Dragon Palace Treasure Vault, but relying solely on the merits of the Southern Frontier and Ghost Mother Cult still falls short of the level of the Dragon Palace Treasure Vault.
Lost in thought, he landed on the deck.
