Seeing Zhao Xian in a daze, Li Xue assumed it was because the amount of the silver note was too large, so she smiled and said:

"Young Master Zhao, there's no need to refuse. These crossbows will play a huge role on the battlefield. What is a mere ten thousand taels of silver?"

Besides, I'll be coming here often and will continue to bother you, so please accept this silver note.

"Then I'll accept your offer. I'll take the silver notes." Zhao Xian didn't stand on ceremony. He decided to use the ten thousand taels of silver to buy storage space.

In his previous life, he had read some novels that described spaces, which were very magical and could be carried around with you.

Some spaces are for living, while others are for storage. This particular storage space is likely only for storage. As for any other functions, we'll only know after further research.

"Princess, breakfast is ready. Please come and eat," Zhao Xian invited.

“Alright, let’s go eat then. We’ll set off for the capital immediately afterward.” After saying that, Li Xue led several guards to eat.

At this moment, Zhao Xian was already distracted. He planned to buy the storage space in the system after Li Xue left and study it carefully.

With storage space, things will be much more convenient in the future.

Knowing that Li Xue was returning to the capital today, Li Guang was afraid that staying at home would affect her mood, so he went to the wasteland early to start farm work.

When Li Xue left, she didn't see Li Guang, and she couldn't help but feel a little melancholy. She believed that Li Guang would one day rise to prominence.

After seeing Li Xue off, Zhao Xian felt relieved. He locked himself in his room and prepared to buy storage space.

The system's notification light was still flashing in his mind. He immediately selected "Yes," and the silver note in his hand disappeared. A space appeared in his mind, like a locker.

This space isn't large, probably only one cubic meter. It can't store too many things, but it's enough for storing some important items.

He checked the system notification and found that the storage space could be upgraded, and the upgraded space would become larger.

However, the next upgrade will cost 50,000 taels of silver, which is a huge amount. It seems I need to work hard to earn money.

The storage space is very easy to use. Items purchased from the system can be stored directly in the storage space, and physical items can also be stored there.

Storing some silver in the space makes shopping much more convenient, allowing transactions to be completed instantly.

After learning about the function of the storage space, Zhao Xian was very happy. If necessary, he could even store guns and ammunition in the space, which could save his life in critical moments.

After finishing this task, he planned to go to the wasteland to see how the farm was progressing.

To speed up the construction of the farm, the village head invited many craftsmen. Currently, the two rows of houses are almost as tall as a person, and the general shape of the farm can be seen.

Vegetable seeds have been sown on all the reclaimed wasteland. It will take a few more days for the next batch of wasteland to be reclaimed.

During this time, Li Guang will be busy at the farm. He hopes to finish building the farm as soon as possible so that he can stay there.

As the family business grows bigger and bigger, there will be more contact with the outside world. If someone recognizes him, it will be a big problem. It's a small matter if he dies, but it will also implicate Brother Zhao's whole family.

This time, Li Xue found him by chance, which was a pleasant surprise for him, but it also served as a warning to Li Guang. If Li Xue could find him, then the eldest prince and his confidants could also find him.

In two days, five merchants from Qing'an Prefecture will come to pick up the liquor. Since the production of liquor requires a cycle and increasing production also requires a process, the amount of liquor that can be provided to the merchants is not much, and we need to hurry up and blend it.

With the increased consumption of barnyard grass these past few days, a room in the workshop has become available, so Qin Shiyu has increased the production of baijiu (Chinese liquor).

A few merchants came to buy liquor wholesale this time, but the quantity won't be too large for now. The liquor in the warehouse should be enough to handle it. Once the liquor market fully opens up, the sales volume should be considerable, and then my production will catch up.

Even so, our own production capacity will not be able to meet market demand, and we will have to consider establishing a branch factory.

Just then, the village head arrived; he had something to discuss with Zhao Xian.

"The princess has left. What should we do with the patrol team that was formed a few days ago? Should we continue to keep it?"

"Of course we should keep it, and make it a regular practice. More and more people will come to the village in the future, and their situations will become more complicated. We also need to strengthen the patrol team," Zhao Xian replied.

“The patrol team that was formed last time was all volunteers from the villagers. It was fine for a short time, but if we want to make patrols in the village a regular occurrence, we must pay them wages.”

"No problem, I'll pay the patrol team's wages."

"How can that be? This is the village patrol team. How can you expect them to pay you? The village should pay for it. There's still some money in the village's accounts, so paying this amount shouldn't be a problem."

"Alright, then Uncle Lizheng will take care of this matter."

"I'll call a meeting with these people later to announce the official establishment of the patrol team. Let's start with ten people and have them do a good job of patrolling the village."

After the village head finished speaking, he left. The farm over the wasteland was still under construction, and he needed to go over there to supervise the quality of the project.

When the work was finished in the afternoon, the village head called the temporary patrol members together to discuss the formal establishment of the village patrol team.

"Currently, our Shuixian Village has already attracted the attention of the prefectural and county governments. Even a princess from the imperial court has come to Shuixian Village and stayed for a few days. In the future, more people will come to Shuixian Village, and our village will receive more and more attention from the outside world."

Of course, some people come to the village to cause trouble, so our village must strengthen security. Starting today, a village patrol team will be officially established, and the patrol team members will be paid by the village.

The temporary patrol team is all here now, ten people in total. Let's first elect a patrol leader. Everyone, please see who is most suitable to be the patrol leader.

The village head's words excited everyone present. As the highest-ranking official in the village, the patrol team he announced and organized had an official status and was even paid.

"Lord Village Head, how much pay do I get for patrolling?" someone asked. As villagers, their biggest concern was their income.

"Currently, the officially established patrol team consists of ten people, each receiving one hundred coins per month, which is distributed by the patrol team based on their attendance."

Of course, to avoid disrupting agricultural activities, the patrol team can adjust the number of personnel and shifts based on the specific circumstances. In special situations, the village will increase the number of patrol members.