Hu Shang sat in the warm hall, looking around curiously.
It was the first time they had the honor to enter such a place, and the little girl who was full of vigor and vitality in the past became the ruler of the Dusi Mansion.
It's unbelievable.
The room was equipped with floor heating and was as warm as spring. The pearwood furniture was neatly arranged and the coffee table was filled with a variety of food, which was exquisitely presented and looked delicious.
There are soft cakes, fragrant bread, as well as Chinese dim sum such as lotus cakes and yam cakes.
Hu Shang couldn't help but try them all, and he had to say that the snacks at Dusi Mansion were delicious.
Footsteps were heard outside. Hu Shang quickly put the snacks back on the plate and wiped the corners of his mouth.
"Meet the Princess of Qingping County."
"Please sit down." Mu Wanqing sat down directly in the main seat, with such imposing manner that Hu Shang opposite her could not help but become nervous.
She seemed to notice their nervousness and exchanged a few words with them in a gentle manner.
Seeing that she was smiling, friendly and generous, Hu Shang became less tense and gradually relaxed.
Mu Wanqing took a sip of tea and changed the subject, "I wonder what good things you brought?"
She asked them to collect more new and interesting things and send them to her.
Hu Shang brought four large bags and wrote numbers on the bags.
He took a bag numbered 1 and pulled out a few boxes, which contained cloth bags that were well preserved.
"You said you wanted seeds of fruits and vegetables. We didn't know what they were, so we bought some of them."
Okay, Mu Wanqing couldn’t recognize it after looking at it for a long time, so just treat it as opening a blind box, whatever you get is what you get.
The second bag contained a pile of foreign books. Hu Shang smiled attentively and said, "You said you wanted foreign travel notes and books on science and technology. I have collected quite a few."
Mu Wanqing flipped through the books casually and found that they were books on astronomy, physics, mathematics, chemistry, geography, etc.
The most common ones are mathematics-related. "Elements of Geometry", "Tongwen Suanzhi", "Da Ce" and "Eight Lines Table for Cutting a Circle" are the textbooks in European schools.
In fact, she was the most Hu Shang looked at her blankly, "Can you understand?"
Mu Wanqing put the book in her hand aside and said, "I don't understand, but there are people who do. I like these books very much. Thank you for your hard work."
Hu Shang didn't dare to ask more questions, "As long as you like it."
Hu Shang opened the remaining two bags, which contained many small bags. "These are grain seeds collected from all over the place. They are different from each place."
Every time they go to a place, they will subconsciously buy a few things.
He took out a small bag and untied the rope, revealing golden seeds.
"This one is pearl rice, it's sticky and sweet, very delicious."
Mu Wanqing's eyes lit up. What pearl rice? Isn't this just corn?
Corn likes light but cannot tolerate shade, so it is suitable for planting in Xiliang. Most importantly, the yield is extremely high!
In modern times, what does it mean to be able to achieve a yield of 1,000 kilograms per mu? More people can have enough food.
I just don't know how high the yield per mu can be now, but even if it's half off, it's also good.
Corn can be used as a staple food, ground into powder and used as snacks, to produce corn starch, noodles, etc., and can also be processed into alcohol.
By the way, corn stalks can be made into silage, fed to war horses, and can also be used to develop animal husbandry.
All of a sudden, a lot of information flashed through her mind.
"I'll take all these things." Mu Wanqing waved her hand, and her followers took out a stack of banknotes and handed them to the two of them.
She has always been generous, but that's not what Hu Shang wants. "County Lady, we don't want silver. We want to exchange it for some instant noodles. Is that okay?"
"Instant noodles?" Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows, a little surprised. They were well-informed.
Instant noodles are always a hot-selling item.
Yes, in some prisons instant noodles are used as hard currency, which shows how popular it is.
"Can."
Hu Shang was delighted and made a cautious request, "We want to buy a lot."
Mu Wanqing hesitated for a moment and said, "Exchange it for this pearl rice."
Hu Shang was stunned for a moment. She liked it so much? "Well, this is very far away. It can't be transported here in a short time."
"It doesn't matter. I will send a caravan to go with you and let them be responsible for the transportation back." Mu Wanqing had already made up her mind to form a caravan to go out and try their luck.
Let Hu Shang lead the way first, so that he can get familiar with the route, and then he can go out on his own.
Since ancient times, international trade has been the most profitable.
They exchanged silk, tea, and porcelain for gold, silver, jewelry, horses, medicines, and spices.
She hoped that they could bring back advanced technology and civilization from outside.
It would be even better if we could get sweet potatoes, potatoes and peppers.
Hu Shang looked at each other and exchanged glances, "That's fine."
"It's settled then." Mu Wanqing was very happy.
Seeing that she was in a good mood, Hu Shang boldly asked, "County Lady, we also want some wool yarn and cotton cloth."
They went to Mu's Trading Company and took a look around. There were a lot of good things, but unfortunately, they were all limited edition.
"Wool yarn is fine, but cotton cloth is not." Mu Wanqing gave a direct answer, "We don't even have enough for our own use. Let's discuss these details with the manager of Mu's Trading Company."
Even so, Hu Shang was very satisfied and felt that the trip was not in vain.
As soon as Hu Shang left, Mu Wanqing picked up the corn seeds and looked at them over and over again. It was great to have one more staple food next year.
Mu Zicheng stepped in and asked, "Sister, what good thing is this?"
He came back with Hu Shang. Before entering the city, he went to Shuimu Farm to report that he was safe.
"Brother, you're back." Mu Wanqing looked at Mu Zicheng, who was a little darker. He looked quite energetic and clean after washing. "Have you returned home? Have you seen mother and sister-in-law?"
"I went to see my father first." Mu Zicheng sat down opposite her and picked up a piece of dessert to eat. "I also went to the snack street to see my mother."
Of course, he also went to see his wife, and the couple were naturally very affectionate when they were reunited.
"Sister has lost weight. Didn't she eat well?"
Mu Wanqing eats a lot, three meals a day plus afternoon tea and midnight snack, but her mental work consumes her energy quickly.
"I've been a bit busy lately." She picked up the corn seeds and handed them to him. "This is a life-saving treasure. The yield is extremely high and can feed more people."
Mu Zicheng was stunned for a moment, his eyes widened, and he was very excited, "Sister, you even know this?"
"Is there anything I don't know?" Mu Wanqing looked proud.
Mu Zicheng couldn't help but laugh. His sister was still so cute. "What's wrong with my second brother? I think something is wrong."
"He didn't tell you?"
Mu Zicheng's eyes sparkled, "Tell me quickly."
"Let him speak for himself." Mu Wanqing had no interest in exposing other people's privacy, even if it was her second brother. "Can you help me with the decision? Who will lead this caravan?"
After listening to his sister's plan, Mu Zicheng was amazed. She had a good brain, and organizing a caravan to go to the countries in the Western Regions was indeed a good move.
"Logically speaking, Uncle Six is the right person. He is courageous, daring, and careful. However, he sprained his ankle some time ago and cannot travel far."
Mu Wanqing thought for a moment and said, "No hurry, let's wait and see, or find a Du family army to escort us."
The war is over, let's start making money.
Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will appear. Sun Tongzhi came running over excitedly with a letter, "County Lady, the soldiers will be back the day after tomorrow, what arrangements do you have?"
According to custom, when the army returned from a victorious battle, officials would be arranged to welcome them.
If she returns to the capital, it is possible that the prince will come to welcome her in person.
"Arrange for the streets to be cleared and organize officials to maintain public order." Mu Wanqing hesitated for a moment, "Send a notice to inform the people in the city that the Du family army is coming back."
As soon as the news came out, the people were so excited that they went out early in the morning to welcome their own soldiers, and there were laughter and joy everywhere.
Everyone in the Dusi Mansion went out under the leadership of Mu Wanqing and arrived at the city gate in advance.
The wind is cold and the snow is flying, but everyone's hearts are extremely warm.
A large tent was set up at the city gate, with only a roof and wind blowing in from all sides.
The officials were all standing in the tent and still felt cold.
Mu Wanqing wore a bright red fox fur coat and wrapped herself up like a ball, with a hat and scarf on, leaving only her mouth and nose exposed.
She was holding a small hand warmer to keep warm, and jumping from time to time. It was really cold that day.
She looked at the restaurant not far away with particular envy. Her parents and the two young ladies of the Du family had booked a private room. They were now sitting comfortably in the warm room drinking tea and eating snacks.
So, why did she have to endure this hardship?
She really wanted to drink a bowl of hot glutinous rice dumplings made with glutinous rice wine. They were sweet and would warm her whole body.
A carriage came from afar, and the sharp-eyed official recognized it, "Hey, the Du Mansion's carriage? Could it be that General Du has come in person?"
He was just guessing. Why would Coach Du, who had been recuperating at home, go out in such cold weather?
The carriage slowly stopped, the curtain was lifted, and a man in a black fur coat walked down with a dignified face. It was General Du.
Mu Wanqing stuffed the hand warmer into her follower's hand and walked out first, followed by the others.
Mu Wanqing bowed and said, "Greetings, General Du. May I be well and healthy?"
Du Shuai gave him a false support and said, "You are too polite, County Lady."
Mu Wanqing looked at Du Shuai and was shocked. Why is he so thin? He must be half as thin as before.
His injury has not healed yet? Or will it never heal?
"It's so cold, why did you come out? Come in and talk."
She also quietly asked someone to prepare a few braziers and placed them near Du Shuai's chair.
But be sure not to catch a cold.
These days, a cold can be fatal.
Even if Du Shuai is sick or injured, he is still the Optimus Prime of Xiliang and cannot make any mistakes.
She has not encountered any major obstacles since taking office, and everything has gone smoothly. This is because she has been fully supporting her from behind and making sure everyone obeys her.
She wanted him to live well more than anyone else.
With such a leader who doesn't care about anything, she really saves a lot of worries.
She asked someone to bring a hand warmer and prepared hot ginger tea.
Seeing her busy, Du Shuai comforted her, "Stop busying yourself, sit down, no matter what, I will come to pick up the Du family army when they return."
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "Congratulations to the Du family army's coach for winning again and continuing the myth of winning every battle."
Du Shuai looked at the smiling girl in front of him. Every time he saw her, she changed a little, and this time she was more imposing.
"Thank you for your hard work, County Lady. You have made great contributions and should be the first to receive the credit."
Who would have thought that it was such a young woman who took on everything single-handedly, prepared food and fodder for the army, calmed the people, led the military and civilians to unite and capture Fufeng City, and cleared all obstacles.
She deserves most of the credit for this victory.
Mu Wanqing was of course very happy that her efforts were recognized. She smiled sweetly and said a few humble words.
Suddenly, there was a commotion among the crowd. "Here they come! The Du family army is here."
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