After finishing our meal, we rested for a while and then went to the fields.
Bobo is very serious about what he does, and no one else dares to slack off, creating a harmonious atmosphere in the fields.
Bobo usually practices martial arts with Master Wu, so she doesn't find this kind of work too heavy. She usually shoots arrows, and after sitting down for a day, she didn't get any blisters on her hands. It's just that her back was a little sore when she woke up the next day, but it wasn't unbearable.
Bobo was in good spirits the next day, but Fucha Qinglan was not so good. Although his father was a guard, that was when he was young. Later, Fucha Mingsi left and did not return for many years, so he focused on his studies and did not think about hiring a martial arts master.
So after a day of farm work, I feel like my whole body has been ravaged.
Bobo smiled as he looked at Fucha Qinglan.
"Can you still bear it?"
Fucha Qinglan actually found it hard to bear, but since the eldest prince hadn't said anything, and he wasn't as pampered as the eldest prince, he naturally could tolerate it.
“This servant can still bear it.”
Seeing his insincere expression, Bobo laughed and said, "If you can't take it, just say so. I've been riding horses and shooting arrows since I was a child, so I picked it up quickly. I heard from Lord Mingsi that you've been studying since you were a child and have never practiced martial arts. If you can't take it, I won't laugh at you. Just relax."
Fucha Qinglan said, "What you say is true, Your Highness. This servant can really bear it. This servant will do what is within my ability and will not overexert myself. Your Highness can rest assured."
Bobo nodded: "You're a reliable person, so I'm naturally at ease."
In this way, Bobo became more and more adept at the work in the fields. Fucha Qinglan was naturally not as good as Bobo, but he persisted. Although he didn't do much each day, it was already quite an achievement for a boy who was just over ten years old.
Young people! The key is perseverance and never giving up.
Bobo wasn't just doing farm work in the fields. After getting to know the farmers, they would talk about their daily lives, which gave Bobo some understanding of the people's livelihood.
Bobo's words revealed her interest in everyday family matters, which the farmers noticed, so they started talking about it. Bobo knew that farmers didn't make much money in a year, and what they feared most was getting sick. Sometimes, an illness could bankrupt a family that was barely making ends meet.
Another one is natural disasters and man-made calamities, those are deadly.
These people also mentioned that things have improved a lot in recent years. The imperial court has raised the status of merchants, encouraged farmers to find more ways to make a living, and increased crop yields have made life much better for the people.
Furthermore, many government officials, due to various forms of oversight, dare not go too far even if they intend to exploit the people, thus earning the people's gratitude and making their lives much easier.
From their words, Bobo gained a new understanding of the people and realized what kind of environment and system the people of the Qing Dynasty needed.
If you gain something from this, you won't feel bitter.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the day to return to the capital arrived. To Bobo's surprise, Fucha Qinglan actually persevered, which impressed Bobo.
The work in the fields was indeed quite arduous. Even though he was a martial artist, he still felt somewhat tired when it came to farm work. Fucha Qinglan, however, was a pure and honest scholar, yet he persevered.
On her last day at the manor, Bobo ate at the manor. During the meal, Bobo said, "Thank you for keeping me company these past few days."
Fucha Qinglan said, "What do you mean by that, eldest prince? If the eldest prince doesn't feel bitter, then this servant naturally doesn't feel bitter either. Besides, Father said that it is this servant's blessing to endure the bitterest of hardships with the eldest prince."
After finishing their meal, Bobo had his luggage packed, intending to meet with Fucha Mingsi before setting off the next day.
That evening, Bobo was in the study with Fucha Mingsi. Bobo said, "I'm so grateful for your care these past few days, sir."
"This is my duty as a servant, and I don't deserve a word of thanks from the eldest prince."
"Before I leave, there are some things I need to tell you. The Tianjin project is nearing completion. As Father said, the beginning is always the hardest. Now that the project is about to be completed, there is something that you need to pay close attention to."
Fucha Mingsi became serious: "Please speak, First Prince."
"What does the magistrate of Jinghai County think of this?"
Fucha Ming thought for a moment and said, "This servant has met Liu Wenyu a few times, and this servant finds his behavior quite strange. This servant is someone who has no connection with him, yet he is trying to win me over. This servant is quite puzzled. This servant is usually busy and has not paid much attention. First Prince, is there something wrong with Liu Wenyu?"
Bobo said, "I also found him rather strange, so I had someone investigate. We accidentally discovered that he had dealings with the Japanese pirates. You know that Father Emperor values the railway project, so this matter cannot be taken lightly. We don't know what Liu Wenyu is trying to do by trying to win you over, but we can guess that the Japanese pirates may have their eyes on the railway. We have done a good job of keeping our technology secret, and I'm afraid they might have the intention to sabotage it, so I hope you will be extra careful, sir."
Fucha Mingsi was also shocked. He really didn't expect that Liu Wenyu would be colluding with the Japanese pirates.
"I will keep your words in mind, Your Highness, and will take extra precautions."
Bobo said, "It's good that you know what's going on."
After hearing what Bobo had just said, Fucha Mingsi was somewhat worried.
"Your Highness, since Liu Wenyu has connections with the Japanese pirates and knows your identity, and your return to the capital isn't exactly a secret, could Liu Wenyu have sent a message? What could the Japanese pirates do?"
Bobo said, "Don't worry, sir, I've already taken that into consideration."
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