The next day, as Qin Qianluo went out to court, she boarded the carriage carrying two packages. When Prime Minister Qin saw the packages, his eyes lit up, but he didn't ask Qin Qianluo anything. He just thought to himself: What has Luo'er brought out this time? It looks like there's quite a lot of stuff. It seems someone else is going to benefit from this!
The carriage swayed and rattled towards the palace. Although the road surface had been repaired and made quite smooth, the bumps were still unavoidable. This was the capital city's road, already considered one of the best. Qin Qianluo felt uncomfortable from the jolting and complained to 001, "There's already cement, why don't they use it to repair the road? This shaking is making me feel carsick. I'm so tired of carriage rides."
001 coaxed, "Probably nobody expected this, but next time I upgrade, I'll be able to get Luo Bao's favorite off-road vehicle. Luo Bao can drive around Beijing and be the coolest kid in the city!"
Qin Qianluo's eyes lit up, but then, thinking of the current dynasty, they drooped again. She lazily said, "Forget it. Even if I get it, I can only use it in my spatial storage; I can't take it out. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain if someone asks. Besides, we still don't have oil-digging machines yet. A little wobbling is fine. I'll mention to the Emperor later that we should use cement to build roads."
001 thought about the current dynasty. Although upgrading it could bring gasoline, there was really no way to explain the origin of such a large object. So he had to give up and let Luo Bao have his fun in the space. Qin Xiang's eyes lit up. This cement could be used to build roads. Thinking that cement was very strong after it dried, and that it could be used to build dams, why couldn't it be used to build roads, he thought to himself, this cement is indeed a good thing.
At the morning court session, Qin Qianluo submitted her first memorial to the emperor. The emperor and everyone else looked at her with curiosity. After all, Qin Qianluo had only given the method to Prime Minister Qin before and had never actually said anything herself. This was the first time she had submitted a memorial, and everyone was curious about what she had to say. After receiving permission, Qin Qianluo stepped forward, cleared her throat, and said, "Your Majesty, I observe that although the roads look smooth, carriages still experience some bumps, and they require annual repairs, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Now that we have cement, why not use it to repair the roads? This would save money, and the roads would be smooth and durable."
Everyone paused upon hearing this. Indeed, how come they hadn't thought of using cement for road construction? Cement is so strong, the road surface it creates would be smoother and more durable. Most importantly, cement is inexpensive. The Vice Minister of Revenue looked at the Emperor with sparkling eyes. The Emperor was also slightly taken aback, then smiled and praised, "Minister Qin, your plan is truly brilliant! Excellent idea! I approve! Minister of Works, implement it as soon as possible."
After bowing modestly, Qin Qianluo returned to her seat, secretly pleased. With the Minister of Works having received his orders, the others began discussing other state affairs. Qin Qianluo stood listening, feeling somewhat bored. Just as she was about to watch some television, she heard the Grand Minister of Agriculture mentioning the new grain varieties, saying they were growing exceptionally well. Remembering that cotton also needed to be planted, she asked, "001, when is the best time to plant cotton? Isn't it a bit late to bring it out now?"
Upon hearing the sound, the crowd quieted down considerably. They were all puzzled by the mention of cotton, wondering what kind of flower it was and what its purpose was.
001 replied, "It's not too late, Luo Bao. Now is the best season for planting. Cotton is planted between March and May in the spring and between July and September in the autumn. Wool is also processed around this time. Luo Bao, the timing for both is just right."
Hearing 001's reply, Qin Qianlu breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. With the cotton and wool harvested, and the cotton-padded clothes made from them, the people and soldiers on the border won't freeze in winter. The grain harvest will also be plentiful, so everyone can have a warm winter without anyone freezing to death or suffering frostbite."
Upon hearing this, everyone understood that the cotton was for warmth, and they couldn't help but sigh, "Lord Qin is truly thinking of the people at all times!" However, the smell of wool was really unpleasant. Did Lord Qin have a way to remove the smell? Hearing this, the military officers in the court thought of the hardships they endured in the winters at the border, and their eyes reddened. Lord Qin was indeed concerned about the soldiers at the border. Just as the Emperor said, Lord Qin was a lucky star for the Tianxuan Kingdom.
The Emperor was also somewhat moved. Every winter, news of civilians and soldiers freezing to death or suffering from frostbite arrived, and he was powerless to do anything about it, not knowing how to ensure that those people would not freeze to death or suffer from frostbite. Now, what the little girl from the Qin family mentioned in her heart was exactly what was needed now. Thinking of this, the Emperor's gaze towards Qin Qianluo softened even more. As long as this girl from the Qin family did not rebel, he would definitely protect her for a lifetime of peace and happiness. The Crown Prince beside him thought the same way. In fact, they both knew that if this girl wanted to rebel, she would have rebelled long ago. After all, with such a magical 001 helping her, she could do it whenever she wanted. If it were anyone else, they would probably have already caused chaos. But she truly cared about the people and soldiers and never had any other thoughts. Such a kind-hearted girl who was devoted to the people was a blessing for the Tianxuan Kingdom.
General Mu was somewhat moved. Looking at the petite Qin Qianluo before him, he was filled with gratitude. He was grateful that she thought of the soldiers on the border. He thought of the heartache and helplessness he felt when he saw the frozen soldiers while fighting on the border. His gratitude was beyond measure, and he secretly made up his mind to always protect little Qin and keep her from danger.
Qin Qianluo was unaware that she was gradually gaining the status of the group's darling. She was still muttering to herself to 001, "001, I feel like I'm overlooking something, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
001 comforted her, "It's alright, Luo Bao. If you can't remember, just wait until you do. It's probably nothing particularly important."
Qin Qianluo nodded, no longer dwelling on it, and said, "001, I really want to eat braised beef brisket with tomatoes, it's been so long since I've had it."
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
