Chapter 337: Han and Li are one family

"Tie Niu, come and have some mung bean soup!" The old lady was carrying a basket, and behind her were Mrs. Du and Mrs. Wei carrying buckets.

"Thank you, little aunt, Dalang's wife, Sanlang's wife!" Qin Tieniu was plowing the land and hurriedly called out to the others, "Everyone, take a break!"

Everyone came to the edge of the field, wiped the sweat off their face with the corners of their clothes, took the mung bean soup and drank it in one gulp.

"Aunt, why is this mung bean soup so sweet?" Tie Niu came to his senses only after he finished drinking it.

The mung bean sprout soup I drank before was light, not this sweet.

"I added some brown sugar!" the old lady said with a smile. "Isn't it delicious? Not even the nobles in Chang'an can afford it! It's all produced here!"

"This, this is too expensive!" Qin Tieniu and others were shocked. They had been poor all their lives, how could they have the life to eat candy?

"Don't worry about drinking it! We have more at home!" said the old lady kindly.

After being away from home for many years, seeing his relatives reminded him of his hometown. It was a hot July day, so he asked his wives to make mung bean soup to comfort his relatives.

With a few more people chatting, the old lady felt that she was very busy every day.

I have to go to my mother-in-law's place without fail, and then I have to visit the relatives in the field.

We talked about the past events, sighed from time to time, and expressed our insights into life, and the day passed.

Qin Tieniu and his colleagues also like the old lady to come. While they work, they can chat about the past with someone and listen to the familiar local accent, which makes them feel less homesick.

After gradually settling down, he asked Su Ying to write a letter to his hometown, informing them of the situation here and inviting other relatives to come over.

Su Ying took Tie Niu and the others to learn how to make vermicelli, press oil, make soy sauce, and keep bees. She also taught the women how to raise colored silkworms, reel silk, and weave.

Every household participates and the profits are distributed uniformly.

The Qin family couldn't believe it. There was such a good thing? Which family had such a thing and didn't hide it?

But they learned everything, including the details, without hiding anything.

Now their main task is to cultivate land and reclaim wasteland. The younger children have to be sent to the village school, and even the land reclamation has to follow Su Ying's teachings.

They were puzzled. Why was farming so troublesome? After a lifetime of farming, why did they still listen to this little girl?

But when they saw the lush seedlings and plump bean pods in the fields throughout the village, even the old lady advised them to follow Su Ying's arrangements.

Several village elders all listened to Su Ying's words and had to believe that this girl was really capable!

This girl is not only the manager of Lingnan Brocade, but also has two managers from the Chang'an Shaojian Mansion at her disposal. The governor and the county magistrate are frequent visitors here.

The Qin family wishes this place was their hometown in Xingyang, how wonderful life would be then!

Su Ying took Fuxi to Baimao Village in Tong County again.

This time, the women had been watching at the village entrance for many days. Half believing and half doubting, they fed the silkworms with brown sugar and garlic water, and the silkworms were obviously much fatter than those without the additives.

Knowing that he had overlooked someone of great talent, he eagerly awaited Su Ying's arrival, partly to apologize and partly to learn from her.

The village elders called a meeting of the villagers, and everyone must keep the secret of the colored silkworms and not leak it, otherwise they will be punished by the village elders.

In addition, the men must take action and burn rocks to open the road. If they can catch up, after the official road is completed, this village road will also be paved with cement!

The villagers were very excited. These colorful silkworms were indeed auspicious. They were raised and the government paid much attention to them, even paving cement for them!

Everyone was full of energy at the thought of the twenty-mile mountain road being turned into a wide concrete road.

Finally, Su Ying came to the house again. The village elders and women came forward and served tea and water. They were as warm and enthusiastic as they could be!

Su Ying came with paint and told the women how to use it. Everyone's cognition was shocked again and they couldn't believe it!

He wanted to refute it and said it was impossible, but when he thought of the facts before him, he quickly covered his mouth!

This paint was a gift from Mrs. Hu. It was a concentrated paint. It took two seasons and only a small part of it was used up. The other half was given to Baimao Village.

The village chief took it home, and the silkworm women came to collect it every day. He would not trust anyone with such a precious thing!

Sort out the Baima Village and make an appointment to come back when the cocoons are forming.

After returning to Huanggou Village, Madam Zheng finished weaving the last piece of brocade.

All the colored silk fabrics were put together, totaling sixteen pieces, two pieces each of bright red, bright yellow, indigo, and purple, a set of four pieces of brocade with Han Li elements, two pieces of seven-color brocade, and two pieces of gradient brocade.

Fulu and Fuxi opened the goods one by one and inspected them again. After confirming that there were no defects, they packed and sealed them and delivered them to Wuzhou personally.

Seeing a set of brocade with Chinese characters of "Fu Lu Shou Xi" on the list, Lu Zhaoshi was so excited that he wanted to open the box and take a look.

As a result, the box was sealed with wax, and he had to withdraw his hand embarrassedly, "Why didn't Ying tell me earlier, so that I could see the immortal treasure!"

"It was conceived on a whim. It has many colors and is very slow to weave. I wonder if it will suit the emperor's taste?" Su Ying said.

"This set of brocade with Chinese and Chinese elements would be even more meaningful if it could be presented by General Feng of Gaozhou!"

Lu Zhaoshi, who was originally still feeling regretful, looked at Su Ying blankly upon hearing this, clapping his hands and exclaiming, "Great! Ah Ying, this is a great move!"

The Li and Han peoples of Lingnan have lived together and have not been able to fully integrate for thousands of years.

In the fifth year of Wude, Lady Xian's grandson Feng Ang returned to Tang and was granted the title of Governor of Gaozhou, in charge of eight states: Gao, Chun, Luo, Bian, Lei, Ya, Dan, and Xin.

Before Feng Ang returned to the Tang Dynasty, he was the leader of the Baiyue people in Lingnan. The Feng family's return to the Tang Dynasty meant that the entire Lingnan, Jiaozhou and other areas returned to the Tang Dynasty.

Lingnan is remote and the roads are dangerous, so the imperial court's control over Lingnan has never been as strong as that over the Central Plains.

This Han and Li brocade expresses the close relationship between the Han and Li peoples of Lingnan. It was presented by the Feng family, which not only added points to the Feng family but also brought glory to the emperor.

"It's just that we are far away from Manager Feng and can't communicate with each other!" Su Ying said regretfully.

"Uh..." After the joy, Lu Zhaoshi also felt regretful.

He couldn't get involved in this matter. The court was against ministers making private friends, especially those with military power.

Even if Lu Zhaoshi had good intentions and wanted to express the family ties between the Han and Slang peoples of Lingnan through the Feng family, would others believe it?

If the provincial judge learns of this, he will send a secret report back to the capital. Being demoted is the lightest punishment he will receive. He will be dismissed from his post, investigated and thrown into prison in a matter of minutes, with no place to appeal for justice!

"Sir, Feng Zhidai, the son of General Feng and the governor of Chunzhou, is in the capital and often serves the emperor. He has been granted the title of Junior Secretary of the Imperial Guard." Fulu bowed.

Lu Zhaoshi and Su Ying looked at each other. It was already available, so there was no need to worry about it.

Just mention in the memorial that this brocade means "Han and Li are one family", and the emperor will naturally know what to do!

"Good!" Lu Zhaoshi immediately picked up his pen and wrote a memorial, sealed it, and handed it to Fulu. "Trouble, Manager Fu, for making the trip in person!"

"Your Excellency is too polite. I will definitely present it to His Majesty in perfect condition!" Fulu said happily.

This batch of brocade is the first batch of products of Lingnan brocade, and it also includes Hanli brocade. It is of extraordinary significance and I would not entrust it to anyone other than someone I can trust.

Going back to see the emperor is also a way to show off one's achievements, and Fulu is extremely happy.

Lu Zhaoshi specially selected several reliable confidants, changed horses at post stations along the way, and escorted Fulu back to Beijing.