Baili Mingde actually didn’t know Su Ning’an very well, after all, they had only met a few times.
This matter concerns the livelihood of the people of Xirong. He pondered for a moment and said, "On my way to Beiyi to deliver the betrothal gifts, I passed through Huayang County and discovered that the local villagers were growing peppers and tomatoes..."
Su Ning'an was about to say that the rare ingredients came from the Empress, but after thinking for a moment, he decided not to interrupt him. He listened to him continue, "And your second brother, the Lu family, is buying them from the villagers. I've learned that these peppers and tomatoes come from the Princess's Mansion in Huayang Commandery. The Lu family has to ask your father, the Emperor, and your mother, the Empress, for permission to unify the price before they can distribute them to all the counties. Is that right?"
Su Ning'an nodded. "That's right. These peppers and tomatoes were discovered by the Queen Mother and are her private property. They are now being planted on a pilot basis in Huayang County. In three to five years, any field in Beiyi that can grow peppers and tomatoes will be planted with them. This will not only provide the people with an extra source of food, but also provide them with an additional source of income. Now that the Queen Mother is the Queen, she will do many things that benefit the country and the people in the future."
As he had guessed, if the entire Beiyi were to grow peppers and tomatoes in the future, Beiyi would definitely sell them to Dongjun, Xirong and Nankun and make a fortune.
Although the Western Rong had the strongest military force among the four countries, it had always attacked the Northern Yi just to ensure that its people had enough food to eat.
"Cousin, peppers and tomatoes are not only popular with the people of Beiyi, but also with the people of Xirong. For the sake of peaceful coexistence between the two countries and for the people of both countries to live a prosperous life, could you propose to your queen mother that peppers and tomatoes be widely planted in the rural farmlands of Xirong? If peppers and tomatoes can be grown in Northwestern Continent, there will be no need to recruit people to plant trees every year."
Su Ning'an is no longer a worldly-wise person. As long as his maternal grandfather is alive, the Western Rong will not invade. If his maternal grandfather is gone and his uncle comes to power, the two countries may not fight.
After hearing what Baili Mingde said today, I’m not sure what will happen once he takes the position.
He had seen the Northwest Continent and was familiar with many counties in the Western Rong.
The only wealthy places are those important county towns, while other places are still relatively poor. Moreover, the territory of Xirong is very large, and it is a country with vast land and sparse population.
He and Baili Mingde are cousins after all, and he will lead his troops to attack Beiyi in the future...
Is he standing with his cousin or Xiaowu?
He definitely sided with his father, the emperor, but he couldn't put his mother, the princess, in a difficult position.
It’s really a headache.
It seems that as long as he lives, he will do his best to make the two countries live in peace.
"Cousin, I will speak to the Empress about this matter when I enter the palace tomorrow. What benefits the people is not divided into countries. The Empress will agree to donate seeds to our Xirong. Then I will return to Xirong and personally help the people plant the seeds."
"Can you plant?"
"Of course, the Queen Mother taught us brothers and sisters."
"What about Technicolor?"
"Mingde." Baili Xuanlang came in at this time. "The emperor's uncle has sent someone to prepare hot water for the room. You look a little haggard. You must be tired from the journey. Go and rest up first. You will come with us to the palace to propose marriage tomorrow."
Baili Xuanlang pulled Baili Mingde out of the study. Seeing the uncle and nephew walking away, Baili Qingluan turned around and went back into the study.
"Ang'er, mother will discuss this matter with your royal grandfather and uncle the crown prince. Don't be too embarrassed."
"It's okay, mother. Rare ingredients are good for the people. The Queen will agree. This color printing was also the idea of the Queen, so she should agree too."
Baili Qingluan shook her head. "Whatever good things your queen mother comes up with, the Xirong royal family wants them. What has become of our Xirong royal family? Isn't it too greedy? You don't have to worry about your cousin. With mother here, you don't need to worry about these things..."
On the other side, Baili Xuanlang sent Baili Mingde back to the yard where he was resting and asked the servants to help him change his clothes.
After tidying up, Baili Mingde lay on the bed looking refreshed and opened his mouth to eat the grapes handed to him by Baili Xuanlang.
"Uncle, are you still so kind to me?"
Baili Xuanlang tapped his nose and said, "Of course, I raised you. You are my nephew. I have never treated An Ge'er this way. I love you in a way that is unique to you."
When Baili Mingde heard him mention Su Ning'an, he remembered what he had said to Su Ning'an in the study, "Uncle, that rare ingredient is indeed a good thing. I only told my cousin about this for the sake of the people of Xirong. I will go and tell my cousin not to tell his mother, the queen, about this."
"The Imperial Uncle doesn't blame you. An'er always keeps his word. If you bring it up today, he'll definitely tell Empress Xiao tomorrow. Empress Xiao cares about the people. Just as An'er said, good things that benefit the people are not limited to any particular country. Even if you don't mention it, if Beiyi makes rare ingredients more common, Empress Xiao will definitely donate the seeds. An'er's adoptive father's maternal family is from the Dongjun royal family, and An'er's sister is the little princess of Nankun..."
Baili Mingde only realized how anxious he was when he heard this.
Empress Xiao tried to plant it in Huayang County. It would be popularized throughout Beiyi only after it was mature in all aspects. My cousin and his two siblings were all adopted children of Empress Xiao. Naturally, they would not keep it secret for the sake of peaceful coexistence among the four countries.
"Uncle, I really realized I was wrong."
"Since you know you're wrong, that's good. Don't worry about color printing. The four countries will have it sooner or later. Now, only An Ge'er understands that we have to wait until he becomes famous in the four countries and makes a lot of money before we can do anything..."
The next day in court.
Today is the grand court meeting. Su Xingyi slept well every night and sat on the dragon throne early.
Su Xing noticed that the ministers looked gloomy and it was obvious that they had not had a good rest, so he quickly gave seats to several elderly ministers.
Thanks to the lotus birthmark on his heart, otherwise he would be the same as them.
"My ministers, please come quickly and play."
After more than an hour, all important matters in the court were properly arranged.
"Anyone else? If nothing else, let's adjourn the court."
"Your Majesty." The Prime Minister of the Cabinet rose from his imperially appointed seat. "This humble servant has something to report."
Su Xingyi trusted the amiable Prime Minister and said with a smile, "Prime Minister, just sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration. I am still able to move, so I can just stand and talk."
"Master Prime Minister, please tell me slowly."
"Your Majesty, I heard a few days ago that the Emperor and Empress summoned County Lady Yunlan to the capital to discuss her marriage. There are many young men of marriageable age in the capital. This old minister proposes holding a palace banquet, inviting the ladies of the noble families to bring their unmarried sons to the palace for the feast. At the banquet, the Empress will surely be able to choose a good husband for County Lady Yunlan."
As soon as this was said, officials who were interested in establishing a relationship echoed, "I second the proposal..."
The Prime Minister laughed when he saw this. If he hadn't seen that the Third Prince of Xirong had been slow to come to the palace to propose marriage, he wouldn't have mentioned this matter.
I think the third prince of Xirong came to Beiyi not to ask for the hand in marriage of County Lady Yunlan, so there is hope for his eldest grandson.
"I……"
"Report!" Announcements came from outside again and again, "The eldest princess of the Xirong royal family, the third prince of the Xirong royal family, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Xirong royal family are here to see you!"
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