Chapter 421: The only thing the prefect didn't understand
Lu Jing's heart was filled with emotion. She also stood up and raised her glass, "I also wish that Your Majesty and your beloved will live happily ever after."
As she spoke, she poked Gu Xixi from below.
Mu Nanzhao had already picked up the wine glass and drank it all, then smiled and said, "Thank you very much, I wish you good luck."
He said this while looking at Gu Xixi.
Jiang Mingyuan also drank and remained silent.
The three of them each had their own thoughts, plus there was Prefect Xu who was completely unaware of the inside story.
Prefect Xu was still thinking with emotion that the prince actually smiled and thanked a commoner girl.
He is really courteous and his temper is not as bad as the rumors say.
At this time, Gu Xixi finally put down her chopsticks and stood up holding the teacup in both hands.
"I feel that the prince's true feelings are much more exciting than the stories circulating in the market."
"I am not good at drinking, so I will offer tea to Your Majesty."
Mu Nanzhao also stood up under the surprised gaze of Prefect Xu.
"I am very pleased that Boss Gu thinks this way."
The two smiled at each other and drank the water and wine in their glasses.
Prefect Xu was shocked. Even if the Regent didn't like to put on airs, being so approachable was a bit... too much, wasn't he?
Jiang Mingyuan gave a self-deprecating smile, lowered his eyes and drank by himself, drinking three glasses of wine in a row.
Lu Jing pinched her thigh excitedly, otherwise she was afraid that she would not be able to hold back her laughter.
Prefect Xu did not pay attention to other people's reactions. His eyes moved back and forth between Mu Nanzhao and Gu Xixi.
Suddenly a bold guess arises.
Prefect Xu stared wide-eyed, feeling somewhat incredulous in his heart.
But the more this happened, the more he wanted to find out the answer.
After hesitating for a long time, Prefect Xu finally smiled and said, "I think the prince and Boss Gu hit it off right away."
"Could it be that you two have known each other before?"
Mu Nanzhao said calmly, "It is indeed as Lord Xu said. This is the first time that I and Boss Gu have met."
Gu Xixi smiled and said, "If I hadn't been lucky enough to borrow the help of the prefect today, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet the prince."
Prefect Xu concealed his embarrassment and nodded, "Oh, yes, that's right."
He breathed a sigh of relief, yet also felt inexplicably disappointed.
It seems that this Boss Gu just happens to have the same surname as Gu.
Of course Jiang Mingyuan did not forget the most important thing about cycling.
He drank alone, quickly calmed himself down, and mentioned the matter of the tea garden to Prefect Xu.
And Gu Xixi has been waiting for this moment tonight.
She took the opportunity to elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of tea garden site selection, planting planning, personnel recruitment, tea production and categories, plans for future trade route development, etc.
Prefect Xu had already read the proposal in advance and he listened very carefully.
Ask your own questions from time to time.
As the local official, Jiang Mingyuan must of course participate in the conversation.
This chat lasted for half an hour.
Until Magistrate Xu stopped asking new questions, he seemed satisfied.
After all, there are many benefits if such a large tea garden is successfully established.
It goes without saying how profitable the tea business is.
If the title of “No. 1 Tea Garden in Northwest China” can be made into a golden signboard in the future, it will be enough to serve as an official’s political achievement.
The local government offices receive a considerable amount of public funds every year, which can also drive other taxes.
The tea garden needs to recruit workers so that those people who lack land can earn a living through labor.
To sum up, it means that both the inside and the outside are achieved.
Prefect Xu said, "I cannot agree to this matter right away."
"We will have to wait until tomorrow to discuss with my colleagues before deciding."
He paused and smiled, "Jiangnan is a wealthy place, and silk and tea have always accounted for the largest share of tax revenue."
"I never thought that tea trees could be grown in our cold and barren northwest."
Gu Xixi knew that he was already tempted, but he still had doubts about whether the tea trees could be planted successfully.
She looked at Lu Jing.
Lu Jing understood, said goodbye to everyone at the table, and left first.
After a while, she came back with a whole round Fu tea cake in her hand.
Gu Xixi said, "This is the Fu tea I made last year."
"If the prefect does not mind, you can taste it with the other gentlemen tomorrow."
Prefect Xu accepted the tea cake and smiled knowingly.
Boss Gu is indeed smart and can see what his concerns are.
Nothing is more convincing than stating the facts directly.
Return to the post station that night.
Lv Jingcai expressed his doubts, "Doesn't the boss have a... a pass that works in every way?"
Whenever talking about business, Lu Jing would call Gu Xixi "boss" to distinguish it from daily life.
On the way back to the northwest, Gu Xixi told Lu Jing the truth about the gold medal bestowed by the emperor.
Gu Xixi smiled and asked, "Do you think I should just throw the gold medal in front of Prefect Xu and tell him that he must cooperate with me and do whatever I say?"
"Hmm..." Lu Jing frowned and thought, "It doesn't seem right to do this."
Gu Xixi said, "I will naturally do my best to do what I am supposed to do."
"You can't just rely on this gold medal."
"Just think about it, if the tea garden plan itself is not feasible, for example, officials are not satisfied with some details of the public-private partnership, but they have to follow my advice because of the gold medal."
"If the tea garden fails in the end, doesn't that mean I used this gold medal in vain?"
Lv Jing was thoughtful. "So even if you have such great power, you can't always rely on it."
"You have to do what you should do yourself."
Gu Xixi nodded, "It must be so."
She said seriously, "We are farmers, so it is impossible for us to fake things."
“Whether it is good or bad, success or failure, it will all be revealed in the harvest of each season.”
Lu Jing nodded solemnly.
After a moment, she asked again, "Then in what situations should I use this sign?"
Gu Xixi said calmly, "If someone deliberately disrupts the situation and makes trouble out of nothing, and the reasons for opposition are unrealistic, I cannot accept it at all."
"Or maybe it's an emergency, or a matter of life and death."
Lu Jing agreed, "Yes! Good steel should be used on the blade."
"If you keep showing off even the smallest things, they will become worthless after a while."
Gu Xixi got up and undressed, "Go to bed early. We have to wait for the results of the discussion at the government office tomorrow."
"If we are summoned for questioning again, we must be well rested."
After washing up, they lay side by side on the bed.
I don’t know how much time passed, but maybe Lu Jing was too excited tonight and had trouble falling asleep for a while.
She asked softly, "Xixi, are you asleep?"
Hearing Gu Xixi's vague "hmm", Lu Jing immediately turned over and turned to her.
"Since you're not asleep, let's chat."
"Your regent finally returned to the northwest, and I don't know how long he can stay this time?"
"Will he come home with you?"
Gu Xixi closed her eyes and didn't want to answer.
After hearing the end, I still said, "I don't know, maybe not, maybe."
"He is always so casual, no need to bother to guess."
"Besides...I haven't planned to get married yet."
Gu Xixi's voice became quieter and quieter, and gradually the sound of even and shallow breathing came out.
This time he really fell asleep.
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