Chapter 81: Forming a Caravan
"Hehehe...thank you for bothering me, sister."
When Bai Qinghuan saw Liushun, he felt embarrassed for a moment and slapped his forehead.
Actually, she forgot about it.
It’s not too late to think about it now.
"Take this collection of poems and go to Liuzhou in the south of the Yangtze River. Every year, the number of students going to Beijing for the imperial examinations is the largest. You must let all the students listen to these poems before the New Year."
Liu Shun was quick-witted and had already started thinking about how to carry out this matter.
"Don't show up in person and leave no traces."
"yes."
"There's still time to go back, don't worry, I want to give you an important task."
Liu Shun was even more respectful. The more tasks the girl assigned to him, the more she valued him.
"I want you to form a caravan in the south, specifically to do business at the border or even in other countries, like Cambodia, a small country further south, or Khas, which is further west."
"It would be best if the caravan had an escort team accompanying it. You can find someone for this yourself."
Liu Shun felt like his eyes couldn't move. What a big deal! He just handed the girl over to him like that?
As a person who has traveled far away, he cannot say that he is not capable or that he is afraid of not doing well.
How do you know you can't do it if you don't try?
The girl trusts her, and she trusts herself even more.
He solemnly promised:
"Girl, I will organize the caravan for you even if it costs me my life."
If it succeeded, his future destiny would be completely different.
Bai Qinghuan burst out laughing: "Just do your best, there's no need to risk your life, I still have a use for your life."
"For the time being, we will form two caravans, one heading south and one heading west."
"We sell them tea, porcelain, and silk in exchange for their country's specialties or unique items, which we bring back to sell."
After all, Liu Shun’s knowledge is not that broad.
"Girl, what do you mean by the strange things you mentioned?"
Bai Qinghuan didn't say anything and drew a few plants on the paper.
"Bring back vines and plants like this, the more the better."
These are sweet potato vines and potatoes. These are native to America and were spread to the world via Europe in the past.
In this world, she wondered if there was anything like this in the west or south, and she wanted to try to find it.
She also wants to find the wild rice. She wants to increase the grain production in this era. She wants to inherit Grandpa Yuan's will and let hybrid rice flourish in this ancient time.
Coincidentally, she knew the breeding process of hybrid rice.
This is certainly not because she has compassion for the world and wants to eliminate hunger.
If it were possible to find it, then she wouldn't have to worry about her future.
She really needs to plan for the future.
But this is just her hope. If she doesn't get it, she won't be disappointed. It would be good to get money in return.
Not only Liushun, Biyun and Ziyan Zhenzhu were also very confused.
"What's the use of this?"
"They are very useful. You will know when the time comes. Don't sell these plants after you get them back. Just send someone to deliver them to you."
"There are also a few pictures of wild rice in the back. Send more people to the wild fields and mountains in Jiangnan to look for them. Maybe there are some as well."
Liu Shun remembered the appearance of those plants clearly and folded a few pieces of paper and put them away.
"yes."
"You probably won't be able to come back this year, or in the next few years. Go and say goodbye to your parents. Don't worry, they won't be wronged in the mansion."
She believed Liu Shun, but she had to leave his parents in the mansion.
This is the method to restrain Liu Shun, so there is no need to worry that he will run away with the money.
His parents were originally house-born children, so it was reasonable for them to stay in the mansion.
Liu Shun kowtowed several times, deeply moved: "Thank you for your kindness, young lady."
At this moment, he and Li Erbao were thinking the same thing: the girl was like a living reborn.
He must do his job well and follow the girl, and he will be successful in the near future.
Zi Yan gave Liu Shun 20,000 taels of silver as his start-up capital.
"Take it, don't be reluctant to spend it."
If all goes well, the caravan can make back its profit in two trips.
Although Bai Qinghuan felt distressed, she knew that she would not be able to catch the wolf if she did not sacrifice the child.
After Liushun went out, Bai Qinghuan asked Ziyan to give fifty taels of silver to Liushun's parents.
This is a reward for them.
Let others see that those who serve the girl well will be rewarded.
Fifty taels, their family of three did not even have that much monthly salary in a year.
Even though Zhenzhu had seen countless rare treasures, she still couldn't understand what the girl was going to do.
Seeing their doubts, Bai Qinghuan said happily:
“I do this to make money.”
There is nothing more joyful than being a hands-off boss.
They clearly didn't believe it and thought the girl was lying.
"Well, it's not just about making money, it's also about gaining fame and status."
"ah?"
"You will know later."
Even if you explain sweet potatoes, potatoes and hybrid rice to them, they still don't understand.
If possible, when the caravan grows bigger in the future, she would like to form a fleet and go out to sea.
There must be other countries on the other side of the ocean.
There are countless pearls and corals in the sea, which are rare in the Central Plains.
Of course, this is a matter for the future.
I hope Liushun will be successful this time.
......
In the capital, Bai Qinghuan was not the only one wondering what the emperor meant.
Families large and small were all trying to guess the emperor's intentions.
Thinking that the emperor had given up on the third prince, those who had wanted to marry their daughters into the third prince's mansion also suppressed the idea.
Let’s wait and see.
Taishi Mansion
Old Master Feng stroked his beard, worried about his granddaughter's future.
The imperial decree came too suddenly, but since it had been issued, he could not resist.
I can only hope that the Third Prince will treat his granddaughter well for his sake.
"Old woman, go prepare more dowry for Jingshu, don't let her suffer any injustice."
Feng Jingshu was also a little nervous: "Grandpa and grandma, father can't be transferred back to the capital until next year at the earliest."
"My brother has also been sent out, and he won't be back for a few years."
She was really scared being alone.
The Third Prince’s Mansion is fine. She is the principal wife, and I think no one will make things difficult for her in the short term.
What she was afraid of was Concubine Yun. She had met Concubine Yun at a banquet before and was afraid of her sharp eyes from the bottom of her heart.
Old Madam Feng also had the same concern and held her granddaughter's hand tightly, not wanting to let go.
"Master, can you please ask His Majesty to revoke the imperial edict?"
Before, I was thinking of finding a good husband for my granddaughter after returning to my clan. With them around, my granddaughter would have a good life.
They don't have much ambition. They let their son and grandson fight for their own future. As for their only granddaughter, she wants her to live a happy life.
"What are you talking about? I never joke."
"But we are about to leave the capital for our clan. Jingshu will be alone in the capital. What if something happens?"
Old Madam Feng really loves her granddaughter.
Old Master Feng is also worried.
"Well, I'll go and ask the Saint for help."
He submitted a memorial to the palace, and fortunately the emperor showed leniency and allowed his son to return home early.
He was given an idle position as a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy in the capital, with no real power, but only responsible for compiling books and classics.
But since he was transferred back to the capital, Old Master Feng no longer dared to make any requests.
He only said that his granddaughter would return to her clan home to live out her days after her wedding.
No matter what the Feng and Gao families think, they must start preparing for the wedding.
Fortunately, the parents of these officials' daughters had started preparing dowries since they were young, but it was still a bit hasty to embroider the wedding dress within ten days.
They could only invite several of the best embroiderers to work overnight.
Before everyone had digested the news of the emperor's marriage granting, they were told that the emperor was going to go winter hunting the next day.
They all felt helpless. Look, the Regent was away and the Emperor was starting to cause trouble again.
Honestly, they don't want to go.
It's freezing and snowy, and they don't want to go out.
But can I not go?
It is their honor to be able to accompany you!
Go, you must go!
Children in the family who are good at riding and shooting must also go, in case they can catch the emperor's eye.
Also, what's the meaning of letting the third prince be in charge of all matters related to the winter hunt?
Give a slap and then a sweet date?
Your Majesty really understands the use of corporal punishment.
......
The Regent was driving fast on the official road when Shufeng whistled and a carrier pigeon flew down.
"Your Majesty, there is a letter from the capital."
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