Chapter 214 Arrangement of Work
This matter had just been resolved, and Hongxiu was trying to persuade her master to calm down when the servant came outside the courtyard again. Master Wan and General Mo came to ask for a meeting.
"It should be very busy at this hour, what are they doing here?"
Jiang Wan frowned and muttered something, then turned around and winked at his second personal secretary.
"Hongxiu, go and welcome them in."
"yes."
The visitor came in very quickly and bowed as soon as he entered the room, knowing the etiquette very well.
"Your humble servant greets the Princess of Qi."
"This general pays homage to the princess!"
"No need to be polite, please take a seat, Hongxiu will serve tea."
"yes."
After the three of them sat down as host and guest, Hongxiu served them tea and stood guard at the door with people in accordance with etiquette. Only then did Jiang Wan ask with a smile.
"You must have been quite busy recently. How did you find time to come over? What do you want to talk to me about?"
Mo Shaobai and Wan Qusheng looked at each other politely. They had just bumped into each other and exchanged a few words outside the door, and both felt that the other party was quite measured in his words and actions.
Mo Shaobai responded first.
"Your Highness, before we departed, the prince repeatedly instructed us to be at your disposal at all times. Therefore, I have hurried over to ask for your instructions. Should we continue training in the mountains, or return to the city to protect you and the young master?"
Jiang Wan thought for a moment and asked.
"Now that the prince is away, are you in charge of the personal guards? How do you train them on a daily basis?"
“Not entirely.”
Mo Shaobai told the truth.
"After I arrive at the palace, Deputy Commander Wang will be in charge. It will be just like in the military camp, practicing swordsmanship and formations. Princess, do you have any instructions?"
"No, I'm just asking out of curiosity."
This was said with absolute sincerity. After all, everyone has their own expertise. His father had repeatedly told him that if he really didn't understand how to fight a war, he should leave it to Li Chengxiu.
"I don't really understand how you normally train, so let's just stick to the rules that the prince set before."
"Yes, I will obey your command!"
"Well, then you sit down and have some tea first. Master Wan, what brings you here?"
Hearing the princess' question, Wan Qusheng also bowed in reply.
"Your Highness, I'm here to report on the waterwheel you requested. My men have probably figured it out. When do you think they should install it at the farm?"
"Really? You guys came up with it so quickly? Have you tried out the process and everything? How's the effect? Can you guarantee it will be just as useful after it's built?"
"Don't worry, everything has been tried and tested, and it's guaranteed to be foolproof! I personally oversaw every step, polishing it bit by bit. There will be absolutely no problems once it's built!"
Wan Qusheng, who used to be quiet and reserved, now had a lively and proud expression on his face. It was obvious that he was very satisfied with his achievements.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work! This is indeed a great thing. We have too little fertile land here and a lot of mountainous land, so irrigation has always been a big problem.
"In the future, large areas of medicinal herbs will be planted on the mountain, and water supply must be guaranteed. So don't underestimate this small waterwheel, Master Wan, you have truly made a great contribution!"
Jiang Wan's eyes were full of admiring smiles.
It must be said that the wisdom of the working people should never be underestimated at any time.
In fact, there are many things that I only have a general idea of, and my descriptions may not be accurate, but these people are very good at figuring them out bit by bit!
This is really admirable.
Being praised so directly by the princess, Wan Qusheng smiled a little shyly, but his eyebrows and eyes were clearly full of pride.
In the past, he had mediocre talents and nothing he did was noticeable. He studied for many years from childhood to adulthood, and finally he was lucky enough to pass the imperial examination, but his achievement was very low.
His parents knew that this was all he had, so they didn't force him to study any further. After all, being a juren wasn't a big deal, but at least he could get a small official position.
But who could have thought wow?
Before his family could find a way to help him, Daqi disappeared and a new dynasty was established, with Dayu taking the throne. Even worse, the remnants of the previous dynasty had invaded their territory and were wreaking havoc.
If it weren't for his father and he's good fortune to have met His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi in a time of life and death crisis, who knows where their Wan family would be buried now! Moreover, they were promoted all the way from the county town to the prefectural capital, so naturally their family is loyal to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi.
But although he is loyal to the prince, he can't wait to worship the princess who has the keen eyes to recognize this pearl in the dust!
"Your Highness, I am so flattered. Without your guidance, I wouldn't have come up with this idea. And that curved plow you mentioned last time, I now have a clue. Do you have any further suggestions?"
“I really can’t think of that.”
Jiang Wan frowned tightly. If he had known that he would travel through time, he would have studied both arts and sciences when he was in school!
Now we can smuggle some ancient tools from history books here and there, but we have to thank that grumpy old lady history teacher who taught us hysterically at the podium in class after class when we were in the first year of high school and had not yet divided our subjects.
Wan Qusheng was visibly disappointed, but he still forced a smile and bowed.
"That's fine. I'll just think about it a little more."
"Well, don't worry. Manufacturing inventions requires the collective wisdom of many. You'd better discuss and exchange ideas with the craftsmen under you. Who knows if they will come up with some good ideas?
Remember what I told you, no matter what ideas your subordinates have, as long as you think it is feasible, try it as much as possible.
Once you successfully develop something useful, the rewards must be generous. For example, for the waterwheel this time, you and your subordinates will all receive bonus money, and we will calculate it together when we settle accounts during the New Year.
"Thank you, Princess!"
Wan Qusheng smiled with surprise, but perhaps he felt that he had agreed too quickly, so he embarrassedly tried to make up for it a few more times.
"You may not know, but some of my subordinates can barely make ends meet. They really need the reward money."
Jiang Wan understood his point. This shabby place was as poor as a rat's nest. Who wouldn't be short of money?
"This princess keeps her word. Feel free to use your brains to your heart's content. It would be best if you could come up with something useful for everyone."
"As you command. I will return and think it over carefully, and strive to have the people use the newly improved farm tools this year. Your Highness, I will take my leave!"
"Okay, you can go back first. I'll tell Master Feng to coordinate with you on the installation of the water truck and get it done as soon as possible.
If it works, we'll try to install it in all the villages under the jurisdiction of Dongling Prefecture within two months. This will save us from the big problem of watering when summer comes."
"I obey your command and will take my leave now. General Mo, I will go ahead and take my leave."
"Master Wan, take care."
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