Wei Lin and his daughter tried again and again to persuade them to stay, but Mu Wanqing had limited vacation time, so they had a meal together and then left in a hurry.
Mu Wanqing gave Wei Ling'er several military books, encouraging her to become the first female general of Da Qi, to bring glory to women all over the world and to set a good role model.
Wei Ling'er's eyes lit up with excitement and she nodded frantically, indicating that she would learn from her idol.
Wei Ling'er still wanted to hold on to Mu Wanqing and refused to let go, but Du Shaoxuan forcibly pulled her away.
It’s fine if men like it, but now women have become rivals in love. I don’t understand this world!
Mu Wanqing's mouth twitched. What love rival? This is called a two-way rush between idol and fans.
Du Shaoxuan looked up at the sky in silence, knowing that he would never be able to win an argument with her.
Along the way, what we saw the most were the fields filled with vast expanses of snow-white cotton. They were endless and so beautiful that they made us feel relaxed and happy.
The old farmers working in the fields had smiles on their faces and their eyes were full of expectation and joy.
This cotton is the family's hope. With this cotton, they can have a good year.
Not only can you exchange it for silver, but you can also get government subsidies, and live a fulfilling life.
If we grow some corn, wheat and potatoes, we won't have a problem having enough food and clothing.
All children in the family can go to school for free, and life is full of hope.
Mu Wanqing would sometimes stop the carriage to buy some fresh ingredients from the locals and take the opportunity to chat with the local farmers.
Although the local farmers were timid when looking at their group of nobles, Mu Wanqing was very good at winning their hearts. With just a few words, she could dispel their vigilance and quietly inquire about their information.
You can find out about the family’s population situation, income, family background, what the family usually eats, etc.
People used to eat two meals a day, one liquid meal and one dry meal. Now they only eat dry rice, and they can have a few bites occasionally. At the end of the year, they can save some money, not much, but enough to make them happy.
“Did the government distribute welfare benefits last year?”
The old farmer was wearing tattered clothes and his shoes had holes in them, but he looked good.
"Yes, yes. Princess Qingping ordered a grain and oil certificate. With the certificate, we can buy cheap things, enough for our family to eat and drink. For example, cotton cloth is especially cheap. Several people in the family can make new clothes."
"There is also a big gift package at the end of the year, which contains rice, flour, oil, sugar, salt and meat. I have to thank Princess Qingping for her kindness and the emperor for his love."
I don't know who taught him this, but he speaks so elegantly.
Mu Wanqing was relieved to see that the policy had not changed. "Have you planted the potatoes this year?"
The old farmer was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. "We have planted it, we have planted it. This is a good thing that Princess Qingping praised, so of course we have to plant it. We won't suffer any loss if we listen to her. We have already harvested one crop in May this year, and the yield is really high. My children especially like to eat shredded potatoes. I dry the leftover potatoes and grind them into flour, which can be eaten for a long time."
Crops are the lifeblood of an old farmer. Although cotton is the largest crop, what he cares most about are staple foods such as potatoes and wheat that can fill his stomach.
Potatoes can be used as staple food or as a vegetable, and are particularly popular.
Mu Wanqing's eyebrows were curved, that's good.
Du Shaoxuan was also very happy and took out twenty taels of silver, "Can you prepare some food for us?"
The old farmer's eyes widened when he saw the silver. It was real silver.
Five taels of silver were enough for their family to eat and drink for a year.
But how do you prepare meals for so many people?
The son at the side couldn't wait to agree, "No problem, please come to my house first."
His son tugged at his father's sleeve and winked at him.
When Mu Wanqing and his group entered the village, they saw smoke rising from kitchen chimneys and every household was cooking.
Mu Wanqing wandered around and curious children followed her. She waved at them with a smile and gave them a candy for each answer.
This made the children very excited, and they all said, let's ask quickly.
Living conditions have improved a little, but candy is still precious and I am very greedy for it.
After she distributed a few handfuls of grain and fruits, she had a clear understanding of the situation in the village.
Du Shaoxuan saw this and couldn't help but smile slightly. She looked so beautiful when she was serious.
"The conditions are indeed good. There is no fraud below. Your efforts have not been in vain."
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly. "It's the joint efforts of countless people. This only solves the problem of food and clothing. It's the most basic first step."
Next, we need to vigorously support education and cultivate more scientific talents.
To promote the progress of a country, individual strength alone is far from enough.
Just like a steam engine, she can only give a direction and can't do anything else.
Basic components such as cylinders, pistons, flywheels, and valves have to be specially developed, and current technological capabilities simply cannot keep up.
Du Shaoxuan looked at her gently, "Eat your meal one bite at a time, don't be impatient. You have done very well over the years."
Mu Wanqing spends most of his energy on the economy and people's livelihood, developing new agricultural varieties, but has not yet reached other areas.
"I hope that by the time I retire in fifty years, the world will have changed dramatically."
Du Shaoxuan couldn't help laughing, "Then let the children continue to work, and we will go out and play."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows. "Children?"
Du Shaoxuan's face turned slightly red. "Didn't you adopt a lot of orphans? Train them to be successors of your political ideas."
"But let's have a baby after we get married, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. She can do whatever she wants when she grows up. What do you think?"
Mu Wanqing looked at him for a while, "You haven't already chosen a name, have you?"
"No, no, the right to name is yours." Du Shaoxuan didn't dare to say it. He had even thought of the names of their grandchildren.
Mu Wanqing looked at the noisy children not far away, with a slight smile on her lips. She quite liked children, but she just wanted to throw naughty children.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly. It was not unacceptable to have a child with her IQ and Du Shaoxuan's fighting ability.
Just one is enough.
"The boy's name is Du Mu, and the girl's name is Mu Yiyi."
The surprise came too suddenly, and Du Shaoxuan was overjoyed. "Okay, I'll do as you say. It's settled."
Happy, Mu Wanqing’s future blueprint includes him and their children.
A voice called out from not far away, "Master, Master Du, it's time for dinner."
Du Shaoxuan carefully took Mu Wanqing's hand. Mu Wanqing took a look and did not refuse.
Du Shaoxuan was so happy that he wanted to do a few somersaults in his heart, but he managed to keep calm on the surface.
The farmers were quick-witted and each family prepared two dishes, one meat and one vegetable, enough to feed several hundred people.
They are all honest and dutiful people, and the meals they prepare in a hurry are the best in the house.
They kill chickens and ducks and catch fish. There are cured meat and salted pork. Every family grows vegetarian dishes, so the meals are quite rich.
Before leaving, Mu Wanqing gave another fifty taels of silver as a reward, which made the villagers extremely happy.
The group traveled during the day and stayed at night in the busiest towns. The attendants would make arrangements in advance and allow them to check in directly when they arrived at the inn.
As soon as Mu Wanqing entered the room, she took a comfortable hot bath to wash away the day's fatigue.
She sat in front of the dressing table and let the maid dry her hair.
"Master, where should we set the meal?"
Mu Wanqing thought for a moment and said, "Go get a quiet box and call Guo Er over."
"yes."
When Mu Wanqing was done with her duties, she entered the private room with Du Shaoxuan. Guo Er was already waiting. "Meet the princess. No, Miss Mu. Meet Mr. Du."
Mu Wanqing traveled very low-key, without using her name or being ostentatious at all.
There was no other way. If she made a high-profile trip, all the officials along the way would have to come to pay their respects to her according to official rules. The socializing alone would be enough to give her a headache, and she would not have enough time.
During this trip, she investigated more about the people's sentiments and the market, and also performed supervision work. She also had to write an investigation report when she returned, which made her sad.
To put it bluntly, she was using the excuse of a holiday to conceal her true intentions.
"This city is very lively, with the largest permanent population within a hundred miles. Let's investigate the environment and see if we can set up a Guanchunzhai specialty store and food factory here."
She planned to create a brand called Guanchunzhai, which would be easy to make famous.
Setting up a factory in this place can solve some of the labor problems.
Guo Er knew that she had an errand and it was a great thing that she was willing to use him, so he worked very hard and even brought his outstanding nephews and nieces along.
"Yes, I will go and get the information later and summarize it for you then."
Everyone quickly finished their meal and went about their own business. Du Shaoxuan couldn't help but say, "You admire him a lot."
"He knows when to advance and when to retreat, he knows how to be grateful, he has the ability and means, and he is a good businessman." Mu Wanqing said that she likes people who are knowledgeable, interesting and obedient.
"You won't help your people?"
Mu Wanqing said calmly, "I have created opportunities for them. A little kindness will lead to a lot of hatred."
This group of people in the capital were being beaten down from time to time right under her nose, so they were not so arrogant.
But the group of people from Xiliang were so arrogant that Master Mu, who was temporarily acting as the clan leader, could hardly suppress them.
Some members of the Mu clan think that just because they have the surname Mu, they can do whatever they want. What a shame.
Some Mu family wives, after being married into the family, used the Mu family's name to support their natal family members and bully others by taking advantage of their power.
This time when I go back, I'm going to give them a thorough cleaning and kick out those who don't obey.
These days, the family is held responsible for each other's crimes. If you commit a crime, it will implicate others. You can't ask her to clean up the mess all the time, right? Why?
Du Shaoxuan sighed, "Second Master Mu is good in everything except that he is a little soft-hearted. My two brothers are so busy that they rarely come home and can't take care of this at all."
Mu Wanqing didn't comment on this. That was just her father's temper.
She had already said that if a prince broke the law, he would be punished the same as a commoner, and if a member of the Mu family broke the law, they would be treated equally and according to the rules.
"The next step is Qinzhou."
Du Shaoxuan was a little confused, "Yes, what's wrong?"
Mu Wanqing thought of someone, "Mu Jinyao is in Qinzhou, let's go over there and take a look."
"She?" Du Shaoxuan looked surprised. He didn't even know about this.
Mu Wanqing only mentioned it to her family, and the two had no correspondence.
I wonder if Mu Jinyao has made any achievements in these years? It is not impossible to grow rice in saline-alkali land, but it is a bit difficult.
Little did she know that Mu Jinyao was going through a storm.
Jinxiu Farm, Qinzhou
A young and beautiful woman was smearing medicine on her fair face in front of the mirror. After a while, a layer of red pimples appeared on her face, her skin color turned sallow, and her whole face became dull.
She nodded with satisfaction. This face was the source of trouble. She couldn't bring herself to destroy it, so she had to get some medicine to cover it up.
She really doesn't want to use her beauty to please men anymore.
There was a knock on the door. The woman calmly packed up the medicine and put it in the deepest part of the drawer, then looked at herself in the mirror.
She then went to open the door. It was the hired farmer Zhao Erniang. She said hurriedly, "Jinniang, Master Jin Wu has come in person with the matchmaker and the betrothal gifts."
Mu Jinyao's face darkened. Hadn't he clearly rejected her? Why did he do it again? Did he want to force her to marry him?
Of course, Master Jin Wu was not after her face, but the sorghum liquor and sorghum maltose she made.
It is very difficult for a single woman to do something practical in this world. If she achieves a little success, she will attract covetous wolves...
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