Having no other choice, Zhao Xian recounted his experiences from the Yuanxi trip in detail. Sure enough, Zhao Xian's account was much more vivid, and the crowd's emotions were quickly stirred.

Listening to Zhao Xian's story, the crowd was sometimes alarmed and sometimes so happy that they danced with joy, finding it even more exciting than listening to a storyteller.

Finally, when Zhao Xian talked about Yang Hong, Yang Ruotong also shed tears. Although Yang Hong was a bit of a jerk, he was still her brother. He had suffered so much this time and almost lost his life, so Yang Ruotong was still a little heartbroken.

"Ruotong, don't be sad. Yang Hong has changed a lot after suffering this calamity. He will definitely turn over a new leaf and will not do those foolish things again."

"If this experience can change him, then the ordeal he suffered will have been worthwhile," Yang Ruotong said, wiping away her tears.

At this moment, Li Guang, who was sitting to the side, finally spoke:

"Although the matter in Yuanxi has been resolved, if it weren't for Manager Zhou's timely report, Brother Zhao would have burned down Xiao Taiyuan's military camp and killed the soldiers. The outcome of this operation would have been very different."

Regardless of whether the soldiers will return alive, one thing is certain: Yuan Xi will be gone from our Great Northern Dynasty, and the Northwest will never know peace again. In a sense, Brother Zhao saved the Great Northern Dynasty this time.

Although Li Guang's words surprised Zhao Xian, he still agreed with his opinion. If he were not a time traveler with a market trading system and the ability to buy incendiary bombs and explosives, he would not have been able to save the situation.

Seeing that no one spoke, Li Guang continued:

"Many historical issues remain unresolved in the northwestern territory of the Northern Dynasty. The situation in the west is not an isolated case; it has sounded an alarm for our Great Northern Dynasty. The court must take this matter seriously."

But I am just an ordinary citizen, not some high-ranking official, and have no right to discuss such important matters.

After Li Guang finished speaking, he felt very depressed and lowered his head in silence.

At this moment, Ouyang Nan, who was sitting next to him, asked, "Brother Li Guang, does becoming a high-ranking official in the imperial court mean you can talk about these important matters?"

"Of course. If you were a high-ranking official in the court, you could not only discuss these matters, but also persuade the emperor to handle them and stabilize the situation in the northwest of the Great Northern Dynasty."

"Then I will definitely study hard and become a high-ranking official in the court, just like Wei Qing and Huo Qubing of the Han Dynasty, to protect the northwestern territory of our Great Northern Dynasty."

Ouyang Nan's words thrilled Li Guang. He patted Ouyang Nan's head and said:

“Ouyang Nan, well done. Mr. Fang said that you are intelligent and diligent, and you will surely become a pillar of the country in the future. I believe that you will achieve success at a young age and serve the country.”

Seeing Li Guang's excited expression, Zhao Xian couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Li Guang was very knowledgeable and would have a bright future if he had taken the imperial examinations, but he didn't want to take that path and was willing to be a farmer.

At this moment, Li Guang suddenly remembered something. He looked at Zhao Xian and said excitedly:

"Brother Zhao, the potatoes have all been planted. Four baskets of seedlings have been planted on more than four acres of land. They are growing well now. I have found that potatoes are very suitable for growing here. I hope to harvest more seedlings this year and expand the planting area next year."

Zhao Xian nodded; Li Guang's heartfelt excitement made him understand something.

For scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, pursuing the path of imperial examinations to achieve great things is extremely difficult and risky. Without a knack for navigating the ways of officialdom, it is very difficult to continue down this path.

Li Guang was extremely intelligent. His dedication to studying agriculture was perhaps the best choice, as it would not only be safe but also allow him to serve his country.

“Trade in Southeast Asia is highly developed. The world is vast, and there should be many crops suitable for planting in our Great Northern Dynasty. We can find them all in Southeast Asia. We can introduce one or two varieties from Southeast Asia every year for promotion.”

As long as the land of the Great Northern Dynasty is suitable for their growth, we can cultivate them on a large scale, produce more grain, and thus serve the country.”

"Okay, Brother Zhao, I know what to do. I'm going to turn the land of the Great Northern Dynasty into a real granary."

When Li Xue woke up in the inn, it was already bright daylight. The guards served her breakfast, which she quickly finished.

"I'm going to the farm to check on Xiao Hei this morning, so you don't need to come with me," Li Xue said.

"Yes, Princess."

Now, Li Xue has found a very good reason to go to the farm to see Li Guang, and there's nothing wrong with it.

Li Guang planted many tea trees around the farm's perimeter wall a month ago when he wasn't busy with the farmland.

These tea trees were dug up from the nearby mountains. The villagers don't have the habit of drinking tea, so no one cares about these tea trees.

The planted tea trees have taken root and sprouted fresh buds. Li Guang checked the growth of the tea trees while keeping an eye on the direction of the village entrance, knowing that Li Xue would be coming soon.

A short while later, Li Xue indeed walked over here, and I got up to greet her.

"Sister, I knew you would come, so I've been waiting for you here."

"Yes, after Yuanxi's matter was settled, I could have gone straight back to Beijing, but I couldn't let you go, so I made a special detour to come see you."

Yuanxi doesn't have many local specialties, but it's known for its beef jerky. You can't find this kind of food anywhere else, so I brought some back. This big bag is for you.

"Thank you, sister. Since eating beef is illegal, I've never eaten beef before. It's quite a rare treat to be able to eat beef jerky this time. I'll keep these beef jerky and savor them slowly."

"What kind of trees are these? Why are there so many planted so densely? What will happen when they grow up?"

"These are tea trees. The plants don't grow very big, so there's no problem with planting them so densely."

"Tea tree, so is the tea we drink made from the leaves of this tree?"

"Yes, it's made from the tender leaves of tea trees. However, these tea trees were only planted a month ago and have just sprouted tender leaves. The leaves are still small and not suitable for making tea."

"How is tea made? Do you know how to make it?" Li Xue gradually became interested.

"I know how to do it, but I've never tried it. However, Sister Xiaoxiao knows how to do it, so we can ask her to teach us."

“That’s great. I’ll stay a few more days, which will give me time to make tea and bring it back for my father to taste.”

My father often says that I can't do anything except wield swords and spears. This time, I'm going to show him that I can also make tea.

Upon hearing this, Li Guang couldn't help but laugh.

"Making tea is not simple. First, you have to pick the tender leaves of the tea tree, then dry the tea, and then stir-fry the tea, which is the most crucial step."

After that, there are kneading and sifting the tea. After these two steps, there is sorting and pounding the tea. Only by completing all the steps can you make truly good tea.

Therefore, it's not easy for us to enjoy a good cup of tea, and there's a reason why some teas are very expensive.