The Peony whispered a couple of words to Zheng He of their decision.

"So long as their agendas are fine and they pay the appropriate maintenance fees, we do not see why your assets could not stopover in Peonic assets." Said Lord Zheng He, noting the new naval bases in the Eastern Territory, "and indeed we see your concern, a non-agression pact is much more feasible at this point in time, and we reserve preliminary background checks as well for yours."

"We're happy to have met researching partners in this sector, we've heard much of your military prowess and we find that there could be much to be gained for joint research and the mutual purchase. I also agree with how to kickstart the pharmaceutical plans, we must first realize the market for these corporations before we go to anything fancy."

"We are not sure that we wish to import more tobacco, there is a small market for fine cigars but I believe that's as far as tobacco goes in our country." Said The Peony, being firm about this as she would with her patients. "The legislation we've passed have hurt tobacco companies currently in Huawan and we do not see any further prospects in the near future. However, we certainly appreciate the friendly export of oil derived chemicals and minerals, of which we are currently lacking."

Diao Chan then explained about the industrial prospects of Huawan.

"Our largest export contributors are mainly furniture, wood, fish, construction materials, machinery, pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. Primarily tea, coffee, cocoa, soybeans, bananas and olive oil." Explained Diao Chan, "we are the leading exporter of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and agriculture in the region. We also have a mining expedition in the Xiongwei mountains, harnessing coal, bauxite, iron and jade. Our jade market is amongst the most prominent, as the Xiongwei mountains supply us with the Mei Li Jade."

Diao Chan then took off her jade bangle and showed it to them. "This is the Mei Li Jade, with a more vibrant and translucent color than Imperial Jade, it is much more expensive than that variant as well. It has deep historic and legendary roots in Taoism and Chinese Islam, as well as being another fine goods commodity for our nation. Certainly, jadeite are considered to be far more expensive than gold, and the fine jade market has recently increased 10x in price, $3000 an ounce. We are willing to sell the jade to you, and perhaps facilitate in helping us trade these commodities to the nations of the north."

The Peony looked to the Bruumans, satisfied with Diao Chan's explanation, "Perhaps there's anything that we could offer to the Bruuman market?"