After returning to the Realm of Qingming, Wei Yuan unfolded a map and continued studying the information on the seven commanderies in western Ning Province.

The seven commanderies had distinct seasons and were rich in natural resources, making them some of the most fertile lands in Western Jin. Most of the industries in these seven commanderies were controlled by the Xu Clan, while less than half of the remaining portion was held by other noble clans. The Western Jin court held 10%, and the local small and medium-sized wealthy households not belonging to the Xu Clan also held 10%.

The seven commanderies were also regions of mulberry and rice. They were renowned for their textile production, with the Ning Brocade being particularly famous. The Ning Brocade was opulent and lavish, featuring vibrant colors. Its production required an immense amount of labor, and skilled artisans could weave patterns as beautiful as paintings. The seven commanderies were home to many well-known and long-established businesses, such as the Mi and the Yao. They were all major brocade merchants.

The Ning Brocade was deeply beloved by all races. Aside from the human race’s own use, the nobility of the Liao and the Shamans also had a substantial demand for it.

Spring season had just begun a while ago. It was the very time where the fields transitioned from summer to fall crops, and autumn was the season for replanting mulberry saplings. Whenever he saw this scene, Wei Yuan would fall into deep t...