Chapter 215: Grassland Construction Blueprint
On the grasslands at night, bonfires dance, casting a warm and bright light on people's faces. The aroma of roasted whole lamb, mixed with the richness of milk wine and the sound of laughter, drifts across the wilderness.
Dongfang Yuning's cheeks were flushed, and her eyes looked even more watery and hazy due to her slight intoxication. She held up a silver bowl filled with milk wine, but her voice was clearer and more resolute than ever before, drowning out the singing and dancing:
"Today's achievement is not the work of one person! But this is just the beginning! From now on, the focus of our Yanmao will be on this vast world!"
She looked around at her family, her eyes sweeping over her husband, sister, brother-in-law, and Yue'er, finally landing on the three little ones who, though sleepy, were still forcing their eyes open to listen to the adults' conversation. Her tone became more serious:
"How can we plan for prosperity without damaging its fundamental nature? We can't be like the fools who kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
The grasslands, water sources, and living things must not be wantonly destroyed! This is not only our heritage, but also the wealth we must leave to future generations!
She paused, her voice rising with encouragement and expectation:
"So, everyone, use your brains! Bring out your best ideas and make the most detailed and long-term plans! Especially you—"
She smiled and pointed at the three nearly asleep children.
"Jingxing, figure out how to make money while also being environmentally friendly! Linglong, think of a good way to develop without harming the grasslands! Nianchen, tell me how to manage this commercial district in the future so that it will be fair and lively!"
The children were called and nodded in a daze, their little heads nodding, which made the adults laugh, but Dongfang Yuning's words were deeply imprinted in their hearts.
She then looked at Dongfang Qiwu and Shen Xiaoyun with clear eyes:
"Sister, brother-in-law, Yanmao District is our foundation and rear base. I feel most at ease leaving it to you. You guard Yanmao, stabilize the basic situation, and provide us with continuous support. Aye and I, as well as Yue'er and Xiaoyun,"
She pointed at Nangong Yue and Shen Xiaoyun,
"Let's continue our mission here and complete this great project on the grassland! Once everything is completed and the blueprint becomes a reality, we will reunite in triumph!"
Dongfang Qiwu nodded gently but firmly, holding his sister's hand:
"Okay! Go ahead and explore without worry. We'll take care of the business and maintenance, and you won't have to worry about anything!"
She is fully aware of the burden on her shoulders and has complete trust in her sister and brother-in-law's vision and ability.
Chen Xiaoyun also bowed solemnly:
"Uncle, don't worry, Auntie! Xiaoyun will do his best."
Nangong Yu looked at the group of young people in front of him, his brothers and sisters-in-law, his daughters and sons-in-law, and the three smart and lovely children. He was filled with emotion and laughed loudly, stroking his beard.
"Great! Great! Aye, Ning'er, you two are truly a match made in heaven! You are both talented in both literature and martial arts, and you both care about the world!
"It seems I will be able to witness the prosperity of Dayan in my lifetime! I may even be able to participate in it. How wonderful! How wonderful!"
Nangong Ye raised his glass, looked at his brother, and then looked deeply at his wife beside him, whose eyes were flickering with excitement and alcohol. His usually stern brows softened incredibly, and his tone was filled with unprecedented relief and pride:
"Brother Your Majesty, I am so fortunate to have such a virtuous wife! If it weren't for Ning'er, I might have lived my entire life as a mere general on the battlefield or a powerful ruler in the imperial court. I would never have had the broad vision I have today, let alone such... interest and anticipation."
He spoke from the bottom of his heart.
It was the appearance of Dongfang Yuning that dyed his world of black and white killing with brilliant colors, and made him see the great sense of accomplishment and happiness of construction and creation besides power and conquest.
Nangong Yu patted his brother's shoulder heavily, and everything was said without words, and finally turned into a sentence:
"It is a blessing for our Great Yan Nation!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank together. Although the milk wine was not strong, the affection was intoxicating.
While eating and chatting, we imagined how the grassland would gradually become a prosperous commercial center connecting the north and the south and radiating the east and the west in the future, how to achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and how to enable people of all ethnic groups to live and work in peace and contentment... The blueprint became clearer and fuller as we laughed and talked.
The banquet ended and everyone returned to their tents to rest.
Dongfang Yuning had indeed drunk a bit too much. His steps were unsteady and he hung limply on Nangong Ye like a piece of sweet taffy, mumbling:
"Husband~ Hug~ I want my husband to carry me back~"
Nangong Ye's eyes were filled with an indulgent smile. He easily picked her up and carried her sideways, walking steadily towards their royal tent.
"Ning'er, your husband is holding you all the time."
He responded in a low voice, his voice so gentle that it could drip water.
Returning to the warm royal tent, Nangong Ye carefully placed her on the bed covered with thick animal skins. Just as he was about to get up to pour her some water, a pair of soft arms hooked around his neck.
"Husband~"
Dongfang Yuning opened her hazy eyes and looked at him infatuatedly. Under the candlelight, her cheeks were flushed and her eyes were wet, with complete dependence and deep love.
"I love you, husband~ so much~"
This straightforward and passionate confession, like the finest wine, instantly struck Nangong Ye's heart.
He gasped for breath, then leaned down, resting his forehead against hers, his nose rubbing against hers, his voice hoarse and full of magnetism:
"I love you too, Ning'er... my baby, my wife..."
The words were sealed with a passionate kiss.
This kiss carries the sweet scent of milk wine, the joy of victory, the infinite longing for the future, and the accumulated desire. Although they are almost inseparable, they are busy with military affairs and have fewer intimate moments.
The temperature inside the tent suddenly rose.
The clothes fell to the ground without anyone noticing.
The candlelight flickered, casting tangled and undulating shadows on the tent wall.
The night is hot.
Just like their passion for each other, just like their plans for the future of the grassland, it is fiery and full of vitality.
The next morning, the grassland plan blueprint was officially launched.
Although they indulged themselves last night, their biological clocks still made Nangong Ye and Dongfang Yuning wake up early.
Dongfang Yuning rubbed her sore waist and glared at her husband, who looked refreshed and satisfied like a fox that had successfully stolen some meat. In return, she received an innocent and complacent look from him.
[118. Is there any ointment that can quickly relieve back pain?]
She called secretly.
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118 said in a teasing tone.
【Shut up! 】
After a simple breakfast, the huge map was spread out again.
This time, besides Nangong Ye and Dongfang Yuning, there were also Chen Xiaoyun, Nangong Yue, and three little ones who were specially called to participate in the family meeting, although they were mainly there to listen and provide inspiration for the "childish talk".
Dongfang Yuning spoke first, his eyes sharp. "The primary issue is ecological protection. Development cannot come at the expense of environmental damage. "Zero, I need a detailed grassland ecological assessment report, including vulnerable areas, water source distribution, and grassland carrying capacity."
AI Zero's electronic voice immediately sounded: "Command received. Integrating satellite scanning (masquerading as advanced geomancy), soil composition analysis, hydrological data... generating a report... expected to be completed in one stick of incense. Preliminary recommendations: Draw ecological red lines, establish rotational grazing areas, and strictly prohibit overgrazing and illegal reclamation."
Nangong Ye nodded and instructed Mo Ying:
"Make a note of this. Subsequent legislation and inspections will be based on this."
Shen Xiaoyun continued:
"The location of the commercial zone is crucial. We must consider transportation, water resources, safety, and proximity to the various tribes. The location the princess pointed out yesterday is flat and close to the river, making it an ideal choice. However, detailed planning still requires detailed measurements."
"Leave this to Tiangong Pavilion and the Chamber of Commerce's feng shui team."
Dongfang Yuning made the decision.
"Xiaoyun, you must quickly mobilize personnel, bring the latest equipment, conduct on-site surveys, and come up with at least three planning proposals."
"yes!"
Shen Xiaoyun accepted the order.
Nangong Yue held the child and added gently:
"People's livelihood is also very important. Schools and hospitals should be planned simultaneously. Hospitals are especially important. The grasslands are short of doctors and medicine. If we can build a good hospital, it will greatly win people's hearts. We can also consider introducing medicinal herb cultivation."
"Yuer is right!"
Dongfang Yuning agrees.
"I'll take the lead on this. Textbook compilation, physician recruitment and training, and medicinal garden construction... 118, are there any medical manuals suitable for grasslands and common medicinal herb cultivation guides in the database?"
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At this time, Xiao Jingxing raised his hand, his face serious:
"Mother, business must be fair! We can stipulate that transactions can only be made with Yanmao's currency! That way we can collect... um... seigniorage! Also, the tax can't be too high, otherwise no one will come."
Everyone laughed. Despite being so young, he had already mastered Shen Xiaoyun's true teachings.
Xiao Linglong tilted her head and said:
"Mom, the wind is strong and the sun is strong on the grassland. Can we research a... uh... big windmill to grind flour or pump water? Also, the sun is so strong, can we use it to boil water?"
Everyone's eyes lit up; this idea was quite forward-looking.
Even the youngest Nian Chen said in a baby voice:
“We need to build a big market with lots of fun and delicious food! We want everyone to come!”
These are just children's words, but they reveal the essence of commercial prosperity.
The blueprint became clearer and more complete through brainstorming:
Ecological protection, commercial and trade centers, transportation networks, settlements, education and healthcare, specialty industries (such as wool spinning, dairy processing, and medicinal herbs), currency and taxation systems, and even the exploration of new energy sources...
Each one was broken down into specific tasks, assigned to people, and a preliminary timetable was set.
This is a huge and systematic project, far more complicated than simple military conquest, but also more meaningful.
Nangong Ye looked at his family members who were having a heated discussion, and at his wife who was planning things with wisdom in her eyes, and his heart was filled with endless motivation.
He knows that there are still many challenges in the future, such as polishing the details, deploying personnel, possible accidents... every step will not be easy.
But with Ning'er by his side, the support of his family, and those "magic tricks" that seem unreliable but always work miracles, he is full of confidence.
This vast grassland will surely become the brightest pearl of Dayan's northern border, a prosperous, harmonious and vibrant new world, just as they envisioned.
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