flstandardbreds Chapter 139 Sorry to bother you.
Chapter 139 Sorry to bother you.
The construction of Yunxi’s manor has started.
Although the materials are incomplete and many things cannot be done yet, digging ditches, digging reservoirs, transplanting trees, and building flower beds can all be started immediately.
As for firing glass and porcelain, Mu Sheng had his men build a porcelain kiln to experiment. If the experiment was successful, he would be able to recover the cost quickly. Even if the experiment failed, he would only lose money. Besides, even if he couldn't fire the kind of porcelain and colored glaze that Yun Xi wanted, firing ordinary porcelain would still be no problem, and he could continue to run the business.
When he did things, he did not use the accounts of the inner house, but used the money that was paid to the outside world.
As for his subordinates, he only said that he was leading them to explore new business opportunities. In the past, he used the money earned from his own business to subsidize them, but now he was leading them to start businesses and become rich through hard work.
These are the new concepts he learned from Yun Xi.
The workers didn't care at all. The general wouldn't let them starve anyway. Even if their business failed, they would only lose a little labor and time, which was within their tolerable range.
Mu Sheng said to Yun Xi, "If the experiment is successful, this porcelain kiln will be yours. You can use your method to fire the kiln, and these people will work for you. You just need to pay them a salary. If you can't fire good porcelain and colored glaze, it will be no different from the previous kilns. This porcelain kiln will be mine, and letting these people run it slowly will also be a good livelihood."
Yun Xi glanced at him and said with a smile: "I have always had good luck, so the possibility of success is very high. If it succeeds, I will give you 20% of the profits. You let them work hard."
"I don't want it. It's enough for these people to help you with work, have a stable livelihood, and live a stable life. Why do I need so much money?"
Yun Xi didn't say anything else. Everything would be decided after the experiment was over.
As for cement, Mu Xuan took it to the Ministry of Industry for testing. The conditions there were better, and the key was that it was easier to get any material you wanted.
Ancient craftsmen were very capable, and with strength in numbers, the three things Yun Xi wanted were all made in less than two months.
Mu Xuan settled down in the Ministry of Industry and rarely went home. Every time Yun Xi saw him, he looked sloppy with an untidy beard.
While they were doing the experiment, the corn, peanuts and rice that Yun Xi had planted on Yun's farm had all matured. She planted early-maturing rice, which had a growth cycle of just over three months, similar to corn and peanuts.
Even though Mu Xuan was obsessed with cement experiments, he never forgot to care about the crops. During the harvest time, he went to Yunjiazhuang again.
I watched everyone harvest, dry the crops, and then count the yields.
He was really shocked by the yield. He didn't even need to weigh it, he could tell with his eyes that the yield of rice per mu was several times that of wheat, and the yield of corn was even more amazing.
Yun Xi thought he might be going crazy, his whole body was in a state of nervous excitement to the point of exploding. Her father, Mu Sheng, and an old general were all of the same character.
You can't compare like this!
If wheat is planted well, the yield per mu is almost the same as that of rice!
"Calm down, calm down. Don't you see how much trouble it is to grow rice here?"
The four of them shouted in unison: "It's worth the trouble!"
Is there anything more important than ensuring that the people have enough food to eat? Nothing!
Yun Xi: "..."
"Don't get excited. What I mean is that this may be due to the seeds. If the wheat seeds are good, the yield may be the same as that of rice. We still have to adapt to local conditions. We should not promote rice in places that are not suitable for growing rice, so as not to cause trouble for the people."
Mu Sheng asked: "The seeds you bought from the Hu merchant also include wheat?"
"Yeah, there's a small bag."
What could she do? She had no choice but to let Hu Shang bear everything.
Dad Yun asked, "Why didn't you take it out earlier?"
“I didn’t even look closely before.”
Father Yun said, "Have someone send it to me later. I will set aside a piece of land to plant your wheat and see how high the yield is. Although that foreign merchant cheated many people, the seeds he sold to you offset all his sins!"
Yun Xi: "..."
No! It doesn't offset anything!
The system burst into laughter when it heard this.
"Host, your father is quite good at talking."
Mu Xuan urged Yun Zhen: "Uncle Yun, since you have confirmed the production here, you should report it to the emperor as soon as possible. If you promote it as soon as possible, you will have great merit."
Yun Zhen was a little hesitant, "These seeds were bought by Xixi, so we should let Xixi go."
If his daughter could receive a reward from the emperor, her position in the Mu family would be more stable.
Yun Xi waved her hand and said, "Dad, you go. I have other things here. When I finish those things, I will go and ask for credit for myself."
Mu Sheng and Mu Xuan also testified for Yun Xi, proving that she did have a lot of things to show off, and that she could be rewarded by the court at any time in the future.
Only then did Yun Zhen agree.
Of course, he also considered that the improved status of his mother's family would also be helpful to Yun Xi.
Yun Zhen entered the palace accompanied by the old general himself.
That evening, the emperor went on a secret tour and arrived at Yunjiazhuang with a group of court officials.
Although he was in disguise, the ceremony was grand enough.
The group stayed at the farm until very late.
The entire Yunjiazhuang was lit up by torches as bright as day.
The Jinwu Guards surrounded the Yun Family Manor.
General Mu, the Mu Sheng brothers, the Minister of Works, the Director of the Ministry of Works, a group of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, the left and right prime ministers and the emperor, all gathered together.
In the words of the system, "It's almost the same as the morning court, everyone is almost here. This shows the power of high-yield grain in ancient society!"
Yun Xi and the maids sighed: "Luckily I brought some back, otherwise I wouldn't be able to eat anything."
The system's CPU trembled for a moment, and said in confusion: "You are just pretending, why do you take it seriously? You didn't forget your space? You didn't forget the mountains of food in your space? If you want to eat, do you need to take advantage of this? Besides, go into the space to eat. I will keep watch for you and will never let anyone notice that there is something wrong with you."
Yun Xi was speechless: "Am I pretending for you? I am pretending for everyone."
system:"……"
For dinner that day, Yun Xi asked the kitchen to steam fragrant rice, braised pork, fried tomato and eggs, shredded pork with green peppers, and minced meat and eggplant. She, the old lady, and Mu Jinyan were the only ones left at home. The three of them were very happy to eat. Mu Jinyan especially liked fried tomato and eggs with rice. The old lady loved braised pork with rice the most. Yun Xi just liked to eat rice. After dinner, the three of them walked around the general's mansion several times.
That night, Yun Xi had the rare privilege of being alone in an empty room. She immersed herself in her study space and did not come out all night.
After the emperor learned about the situation at the farm, he returned to the palace with several ministers. Then they began to discuss the promotion matters. They stayed up all night and were still energetic.
The next morning, the emperor invited everyone to have breakfast in the palace.
Wang Qiao, the left prime minister, said jokingly, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. It's rare for me to have the royal meal, so I have to eat more."
The emperor laughed and said, "So I am just being stingy. From now on, you will often work all night long, and I will provide meals every day."
Ministers: "..."
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