Once the state machinery is deployed, it will naturally be a crushing advance, and material craftsmen will gather around Mu Wanqing.
This is also one of the reasons why Mu Wanqing announced it publicly. Some materials cannot be obtained by her alone.
She took out the carefully drawn drawings. The craftsmen couldn't understand such complicated drawings, so Mu Wanqing gave them hands-on guidance and helped them move forward step by step.
The craftsmen were a bit arrogant and were originally quite dissatisfied with Mu Wanqing, but since the government intervened, they did not dare to do anything.
Later, as the waterwheel gradually took shape, they were convinced.
Some people, although young, are able to guide craftsmen who have been doing the work for decades. People are different.
Mu Wanqing also made a request to build a canal. Waterwheels were used to bring water from rivers and ditches were used to bring water into farmland.
The combination of the two is perfect.
Generally, water channels are made of stones, but now with the availability of cement, they can be completely replaced, saving both time and effort.
Sun Tongzhi naturally agreed and quickly issued a conscription order, requiring soldiers and civilians to perform labor service and dig canals.
Everyone listened to Mu Wanqing's arrangements. Mu Wanqing demonstrated strong organizational skills and arranged every link in an orderly manner without a single detail.
Sun Tongzhi was stunned. How could she have such ability?
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh, "Lord Sun, have you forgotten that I am the patriarch of the Mu family? I was the one who coordinated and arranged everything during the exile, and I also built the snack street by myself."
She made clear arrangements for all members of the Mu family. There was no idle person. Their business was booming and they had a foothold in the border.
Sun Tongzhi had actually forgotten about this. "How can you be so capable? My daughter is about your age, and she is still eating and playing."
"Your Excellency's daughter is so lucky." Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "And I am gifted."
Sun Tongzhi: ...
Mu Wanqing was the busiest one, she was so busy that she never had time to rest. She tried to make the waterwheel in the shortest time possible.
Mr. Mu Erye helped a lot this time. He was good at carpentry. Others sometimes couldn't understand Mu Wanqing's professional terms, but Mr. Mu Erye often attended his daughter's classes and could understand some of it.
Mu Wanqing is not a carpenter by profession, she only knows a little bit and doesn’t understand the very specific things, but Master Mu Er does.
He acted as a bridge of communication, translating Mu Wanqing's very professional words and trying his best to make the craftsmen understand.
As for the Mu Zicheng brothers, they were assigned to be supervisors and technical instructors. They all knew the formula of cement and had built houses before, so they were adept at this job.
Although it was a very hot day, Mu Wanqing had to patrol several times every day and did not dare to slack off at all.
As she turned around, she ended up at the canal.
A group of shirtless men were digging a canal, sweating profusely. The scorching sun made their bodies shiny.
Some of them looked thin and pale, as if they couldn't stand the sun.
Doing labor in the hottest weather is the most tiring, and everyone will be exhausted.
Mu Wanqing saw this and called the official over, "Have someone prepare mung bean soup. Everyone should have two bowls. The hottest ones should take a one-hour lunch break. It would be disastrous if someone gets killed."
Survival is not easy, everything is difficult.
The officer's eyes were full of respect. "Yes, Miss Mu, you are so kind."
He left in a hurry. Mu Wanqing sighed silently and continued walking forward.
Suddenly, a surprised voice sounded, "Mu Wanqing, Chief Mu? Is that you?"
Mu Wanqing wore a veil hat that covered her head and face tightly. There was no sunscreen those days, so this was the only way to protect her skin.
She turned around and saw that the man in front of her looked so haggard that she almost didn't recognize him.
"Master Fang? Why are you here? I didn't see you last time I visited you."
The head of the Fang family was pale and thin, his eyes were sunken, and he looked very weak, as if he had aged by ten years. "My father and I have been doing forced labor."
Mu Wanqing's gaze fell on his hands, a pair of cracked hands covered with wounds. They were not like this during exile.
"Always? Have you offended anyone?"
Serving forced labor is the hardest job, and most people would rather pay to avoid it.
The head of the Fang family sighed softly. He thought that exile was the most bitter thing, but when he arrived at the border, he realized that hard days were still ahead.
He, a civil servant, had to work as a coolie, working himself to death every day, not having enough to eat, and being scolded.
"Alas, San'er was careless and offended the captain."
He looked at the girl in black in front of him. Everyone around him was polite to her, so it was obvious that she was living a pretty good life.
"Congratulations, Patriarch Mu, your Mu clan has been granted amnesty, which is really enviable."
I knew she was not an ordinary person, but I didn't expect her to be so powerful.
When the news came, the whole family fell silent, going crazy with envy and jealousy.
They were both convicted and exiled, but the Mu family turned things around, while they were still the most pathetic exiles, and anyone could step on them.
The contrast is too stark and makes people feel uncomfortable.
Mu Wanqing was silent for a moment, "You also have a chance."
The head of the Fang family couldn't help but smile bitterly. He also thought that he could make a name for himself in the border town with his talent and be pardoned for his military merits.
But reality taught him how to be a good person.
What military merit? Once a war breaks out, exiles like them will be the cannon fodder at the front.
Normally, they do the hardest work, eat the worst food, and suffer □□.
He didn't want to talk about those bad things. "Miss Mu, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Mu Wanqing looked at him for a few seconds and said, "We are short of a few teachers in the Mu Academy. I thought that Patriarch Fang is a well-educated Jinshi, so I wonder if he can help me?"
Patriarch Fang's eyes widened in disbelief. Did he hear it right? She actually asked him to be a teacher?
His heart was pounding, and he was so excited that he couldn't control himself. "I am very happy to do it..."
He dreamed of escaping from his current predicament, and Mu Wanqing's proposal was a timely help to him.
"But, the captain will not let us go easily."
Mu Wanqing heard some different information, "How did you offend him?"
She always needs to know the reason so that she can find a way to resolve it.
The head of the Fang family said bitterly, "The captain has a daughter, and she... has taken a fancy to San'er. The status gap is too big, and the captain thinks that San'er seduced her daughter..."
In the past, it would have been considered that the woman was marrying above her station.
But right now, the Fang family is marrying up. Which father would marry his precious daughter to a fugitive?
As you can imagine, the captain was furious and tormented them in various ways.
Mu Wanqing was extremely surprised. How could such a thing happen? However, the third young master of the Fang family had a good appearance and grew up in luxury. His temperament was different from that of the men at the border, and it was easiest to attract the hearts of young girls who were not familiar with the world.
The customs of the people in the border areas are open-minded, and women dare to love and hate, and many of them elope.
"I understand. Where are the young masters?"
Patriarch Fang pointed in a direction and said, "They are all moving bricks."
Mu Wanqing put her right hand on her forehead and looked, but she couldn't see clearly. "I remember that the eldest young master was also well-educated."
Patriarch Fang's eyes lit up. "I personally taught him. He ranked eighth in the second class of the palace examination. He shouldn't spend the rest of his life doing hard labor. Patriarch Mu, please lend a hand. I will be grateful for all your hard work."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows, "I want the Mu family to produce a few successful candidates."
Patriarch Fang bowed deeply and said, "I will try my best."
Perhaps this is his only chance.
Mu Wanqing nodded slightly, and said before leaving, "Please wait for good news."
Watching her disappearing figure, Patriarch Fang's eyes gradually turned red, and ripples began to appear in his dead heart.
Mu Wanqing walked into the pergola, and a cool breeze blew towards her. She pulled down her veil and sat down on her seat, then picked up the fan on the table as if she knew the place well.
Several ice basins were placed in the corner, bringing a hint of coolness.
Mu Ziang appeared out of nowhere, "Sister, drink a bowl of mung bean and lily soup quickly. Ah, your face is red from the sun, and it will peel at night. What should I do?"
A girl's face is very important; it's her image. If my mother knew that my sister had ruined her face like this, she would be heartbroken.
Mu Wanqing touched her face, not taking it seriously, and drank the cool mung bean and lily soup in one gulp, and the heat disappeared completely. "It's okay, I'll cover it with cold water later."
Sun Tongzhi, who was handling official business opposite, looked up at her and was extremely satisfied with her rigorous and dedicated attitude. This was how to get big things done.
"Apply ice first, and ask the doctor to prescribe some beauty ointment later."
"Thank you for your concern, sir." Mu Wanqing said with a smile, "Sir Sun, I still need a few helpers. Can I choose them myself?"
"Okay." Sun Tongzhi said straightforwardly, "You can make the decision on this insignificant matter yourself."
He came here every day to take charge, and as he had more contact with her, he became more aware of how powerful Mu Wanqing was.
She is not only smart and capable, but also has leadership skills.
As they were talking, Du Shaoxuan came over, "Master Sun, Miss Wanqing."
The two men stood up and saluted. Du Shaoxuan returned the salute and happily asked his entourage to place the things they brought on the table.
When Mu Wanqing saw that it was another piece of ice, she couldn't help but say, "Little General, we haven't used up all of it yet. You don't need to bring so much, or people will say you're wasting it."
Ice cubes are stored in cold storage in advance and taken out for use in the summer, which is very precious.
"I don't care what others say." Du Shaoxuan would come here every day after finishing his military duties. "I also brought food, Miss Wanqing, you can try the cooking skills of my chef."
It was a plate of milk cake, small and delicate, as white as jade.
Mu Wanqing picked it up and took a bite. "It has a rich milky flavor, is smooth and delicious, and is cool. It tastes good."
Du Shaoxuan placed a plate of milk cake in front of her and said, "Then eat more."
Sun Tongzhi was silent for a moment. He also liked to eat it. Milk cake was the specialty of General Du’s mansion and it was only served at banquets.
Tsk tsk tsk, the young general is too biased.
Mu Wanqing didn't notice his expression and ate happily, one bite after another.
Everything is kept simple here. She eats whatever others eat, without asking for special treatment. She doesn't ask for good food, just for eating enough.
Seeing her eating so happily, Du Shaoxuan felt very happy, even happier than he was. "This is for you."
It was a beautiful little round box. Mu Wanqing opened it curiously and an enticing fragrance came to her face. It was a white paste.
"What's this?"
"Ahem." Du Shaoxuan's ears felt slightly hot. He looked up and down but not at her, looking very embarrassed. "This is the ointment from the palace. It is said to nourish the skin. You can try it."
He didn't know what was wrong with him. Why did he give her such a feminine thing?
Well, her face was sunburned, and he gave her ointment. There's nothing wrong with that. They are friends after all. She gave him such a big gift, and he was returning the favor.
Mu Wanqing's eyes lit up. The products of the palace must be top-notch. "Thank you."
I didn't expect him to be so considerate. Not bad, I can have this friend.
But he didn't notice that Sun Tongzhi on the side was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped.
Am I seeing this right? Is this the young general himself? Is he possessed by a monster?
"Young General, don't you hate cosmetics? You won't even touch them..."
Du Shaoxuan glared, "Is this powder? It's obviously a good medicine for sunburn. If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense!"
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