Chapter 11 Everyone is a Drama Queen
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System: [Host, you have already thought of it? Tell me about it? ]
Yuanruan: [Honeycomb coal. 】
Three people: ???
Beehive coal?
What is that?
System: [Beehive coal? Coal for burning fire? ]
emperor:……
Prince: ...
Wu Yi almost fell down.
The savages do not farm, and usually make a living by picking wild fruits and hunting. However, in the severe winter when there are few animals, the savages will dig coal from the mountains, and then carry bamboo baskets down the mountain to exchange for survival supplies with the villagers.
In other words, the thing the savages lack the least is coal.
Instead of using beehive coal as their bargaining chip, it would be better to send them some food.
The system says the same thing:
[Host. Savages live on coal in winter, so there is really no shortage of coal. Even if your beehive coal can last a few more hours than ordinary coal, it doesn't matter.]
Three people: ...
Huh? Wait, they heard that right.
How many hours can it last? !
The three of them almost gasped at the same time. Wu Yi almost slammed the table and shouted, "System, don't talk nonsense!" Even if the honeycomb coal can only burn for one hour longer than ordinary coal, it is still a huge benefit.
If you do this well, selling this thing can bring you huge profits.
Not to mention the savages, any country would be tempted.
[Well, forget it. I won’t say anything more.]
Three people:!!!
No, it's very important!
Stick to yourself, baby, it's a very tempting bargaining chip.
The emperor and the prince exchanged glances, and the prince suddenly stroked his chin and said, "Regarding the benefits that your father mentioned, I have thought of one thing. The savages cannot hunt in winter, so they usually carry coal down the mountain to trade.
But recently, in order to drive away the barbarians, the government of Chen and Shu provided a large amount of coal to the people, and the price was slightly cheaper than that of the barbarians, resulting in the barbarians' coal being unable to be sold. Father, can you do something about this? For example, it is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish, and guide them to join Daxia?"
The emperor understood and stroked his chin and said, "Okay, I'll have to think about it carefully."
The two of them talked face to face, their attention all on Yuan Ruan.
Fortunately, their hooks worked, and the soft and sticky voices echoed again:
[Ha, look at the system! My brother and nephew have the same idea as me. Making coal balls is feasible.]
The system popped up and gave a thumbs up: [Really? You are worthy of being the host. I didn't expect you to be able to make coal balls. How can we help them know? ]
[Of course! I like my brother and nephew the most.]
The emperor and the prince felt warmed in their hearts.
The emperor walked over, picked Yuanruan up gently, and touched her little head.
Yuanruan enjoyed the intimacy for a while, and continued in his mind:
[Let me think about how to make it. Well, coal briquettes are made by mixing coal and a binder, and then...wait, the binder. I know the formula for this thing, but how do I make the ammonium oxalate? Oh, could this be made in ancient times?]
The three of them almost fell down.
The system said hurriedly: [Host! Don't be afraid, I'm here! In addition to the national destiny mission, I'm also a prank system. I can help you with some daily tasks to get the formula. ]
【Tell me now! 】
[Ding Dong——: Daily Task 1: Ride on Qi Sheng's shoulders and let 1000 people see you (0\/1000). Reward: Honeycomb Coal Adhesive Recipe.]
The prince looked at his father with a strange expression.
Wu Yi also tried to hold back his laughter.
But the next second, both of them coughed in surprise at Yuan Ruan's next words.
[Qi Sheng? Who is that?]
The prince looked at the emperor in disbelief, his face full of sorrow, "Father, you have acknowledged me as your princess for so long, how come I still don't know your name?"
emperor:……
He took a deep breath and calmed himself.
System Tucao: [You said you love your brother the most, but this is the name of your godfather in name only and your eldest brother in reality! ]
[Oh, what a sin. This name sounds unique and impressive. It is worthy of the name of my handsome brother.]
Yuan Ruan gave a bunch of flattery and then complained to the system in a low voice:
[This mission is great. I'm the only kid, so how can I get my brother to cooperate with me?]
The system also sighed: [Yes, you have to climb onto his shoulders before you can ride a horse. Can you climb up with your short arms and legs? The hardest part is, how can you let him take you out without making any noise, and let a thousand people see you?]
This problem doesn't just plague the system.
The emperor and his two companions were also thinking, how can they help complete the mission without arousing suspicion from Yuanruan and the system?
At this moment, the prince suddenly stood up, walked over with big strides, grabbed Yuanruan from the emperor's arms and held him high.
Yuanruan's eyes widened on his confused face.
The prince smiled upon seeing this and put Yuan Ruan on his shoulder.
He turned to the emperor and said, "Father, I don't think I can think of a solution right now. Why don't I disguise myself and go to the village where the savages are plotting to get a first-hand understanding of the situation? I might come up with a new idea."
The emperor was startled and guessed that the prince was putting on a show to complete his mission.
Just as he was about to nod, he heard the prince's next sentence: "How about this, Yuan Ruan and I pretend to be a normal father and daughter, and your Majesty will be the manager?!"
emperor:……
Even though I know that the prince said this on purpose to set up a trap, I still feel uncomfortable listening to it.
The emperor grabbed Yuan Ruan with a fake smile and put him on his shoulder, saying, "You become more and more unruly after leaving the palace. I think your physique is just right for being a servant. Come on, let's go together." After that, the emperor strode out.
[Ding——Daily Task 1: Ride on Qi Sheng's shoulders and let 1,000 people see you (5\/1000). Host, there's a chance! ]
[Hmmmm! We are so lucky! Thanks to my nephew for the help! ]
【Give my nephew a chicken drumstick. 】
Prince: ...
What does adding a chicken drumstick mean?
Before he could ponder the deeper meaning, he heard Yuanruan's cheerful laughter in his heart:
[Wow, brother, you’ve reached three digits.]
[Awesome! Your Majesty, have you walked into the military camp? Amazing, the number of people has reached 532 before they even reach the village.]
…
Listening to Yuan Ruan's cheerful voice, the Crown Prince and Wu Yi didn't know whether to feel embarrassed for the Emperor or happy for Yuan Ruan.
After a cup of tea, the three arrived at a bustling market five miles away from the military camp.
Just before the emperor stepped into the market, they heard a pleasant "ding dong" sound.
[Ding Dong - Daily Task 1: Ride on Qi Sheng's shoulders and let 1000 people see you (1000\/1000). Completed. Ah Ruan is awesome! Ah Ruan is awesome!]
[Hehe, this is all thanks to my brother and nephew. I won by doing nothing.]
Crown Prince, Emperor: !!!
The prince looked at the emperor with surprise.
The emperor also had a smile on his face.
[Hehe, the host is too humble. I will give you a reward now.]
[Okay, huh? Wait... How do I get this reward? Also, how can I give the reward to my baby who can't talk? ]
【Ah, Ah Ruan, let me think about it. 】
Prince, Emperor: ...
Was it all in vain?
[Ah, host, I have a great idea for giving out rewards, would you like to try it? ]
【Tell me quickly.】
Crown Prince, Emperor: !!!
Their eyes were filled with anticipation again.