flstandardbreds Chapter 151 Scenery of Jicheng
Chapter 151 Scenery of Jicheng
After choosing their clothes, Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen walked out of the Ni Chang Pavilion side by side. The shop owner watched them leave, letting out a long sigh of relief, as if a heavy weight had finally been lifted from his heart. At the same time, his gaze involuntarily fell on the several drawings in his hands, hand-drawn by the Princess. He carefully unfolded them and examined them closely. These drawings not only covered men's and women's clothing designs, but also included some that he hadn't had time to look at earlier due to concerns about leaking trade secrets.
Back in his room upstairs, the shop owner became increasingly astonished as he studied the blueprints. They contained the design of an entire set of military uniforms! The uniforms were novel and unique in style, and the details showcased the princess's exceptional talent and extraordinary wisdom. At that moment, the shop owner's opinion of the princess rose several notches. He had previously only considered her a kind and gentle woman, but now he deeply felt that she was truly a woman of great talent and ambition.
However, when he saw the parts that required special waterproof materials, the shop owner frowned. He didn't currently have the material in his shop, but his keen intuition told him that the Queen would surely send the necessary materials soon. With this in mind, the shop owner secretly resolved that once he had gathered all the materials and finished the garment, he would send a portion to the Queen as soon as possible so that she could personally inspect the results.
After looking at all these, Ye Qingchen went to the weapon shop next door. This shop belonged to Ye Qingchen; it was a gift from Gu Mochen. Actually, Ye Qingchen had all kinds of weapons; she had a large factory in her spatial dimension. However, it wasn't convenient to take these things out in large quantities, so Ye Qingchen brought her repeating crossbow to this shop. The shop owner saw his master's figure appear from afar and immediately greeted her with a beaming smile and hurried over. Since there were few customers in the shop at this time, the shop owner didn't need to hold back, so he shouted loudly, "Master, you've arrived!" Ye Qingchen looked over at the sound, saw the shop owner walking quickly towards her, nodded slightly, and casually asked, "How's business at this shop lately?"
The shop owner quickly bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, business is going very well! This is a border fortress, and there are many people coming and going who need to purchase weapons. Our shop has opened at the perfect time. Furthermore, the darts and soft swords that Your Majesty personally designed are especially popular and highly praised!"
As they spoke, Ye Qingchen pulled out an exquisite repeating crossbow from his sleeve and handed it to the shopkeeper, saying, "Take a look at this thing. Do you know how to make it? I made a few myself, but it was exhausting. Why don't you give it a try? But there's one thing to note: this weapon cannot be sold to the public for the time being. I estimate that the main force will arrive here in a few days, and we'll issue one to everyone. My initial estimate is that we'll need to make about three thousand, and there might be even more demand later."
The shop owner bowed and replied, "Your subordinate will obey your orders, sir, and will do his utmost to handle this matter properly. Please rest assured, sir! You will be satisfied in five days!" Ye Qingchen nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Hmm, five days should be enough." He then changed the subject and added, "However, I will send someone to pick up the goods in five days. I hope you will not make any mistakes then."
The shop owner patted his chest and assured him, "Sir, please rest assured, I will do my utmost and will never let you down!"
Ye Qingchen nodded in satisfaction, then took out a thick stack of silver notes from his pocket, gently placed them on the table, and said slowly, "Here is 100,000 taels of silver, bestowed by the Emperor. You can just accept it. Anyway, this money is free, so why not take it?" After saying that, he turned and left, leaving the shop owner staring dumbfounded at the pile of silver notes. It took him a long time to come to his senses, and he couldn't help but start preparing.
After browsing the dazzling array of weapons, they didn't linger in any other shops. By this time, the sun had gradually climbed to its zenith, and it was approaching noon. So, the group began looking for a place to stay. After some inquiries and observation, they finally chose the largest and most luxurious inn in the area as their resting place.
Initially, Gu Mochen preferred to stay at the inn, but when he recalled Ye Qingchen's disgusted expression and disdain for the filthy surroundings, he couldn't bear to let her endure such poor living conditions again. With that in mind, Gu Mochen decisively changed his mind and decided to take everyone to this inn.
It's important to understand that this area is rife with foreign trade, resulting in a large number of inns. Furthermore, all sorts of commercial establishments, such as men's quarters, women's quarters, restaurants, pastry shops, and hot pot restaurants, are also concentrated here. It's no exaggeration to say that this area is the core location for their main business activities. Even the most luxurious inn before us is actually owned by Liu Yufeng!
Ye Qingchen calmly took out an exquisite token from his pocket and waved it lightly in front of the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper instantly understood, his face beaming with a fawning smile, and he immediately began arranging rooms for Gu Mochen and the others. In no time, the shopkeeper had successfully found the best room among the top-tier rooms, and thoughtfully changed the bedding for Gu Mochen, Ye Qingchen, Bai Zhi, and Fu Ling to ensure they had an extremely comfortable resting environment.
After a long and arduous journey, Ye Qingchen finally found a comfortable and pleasant place. She leaned lazily against the couch and instructed Bai Zhi and Fu Ling beside her, "Just bring me some food." Soon, the table was filled with various dishes, but Ye Qingchen only picked at them absentmindedly and ate a few bites. Then, drowsiness came over her, and she slowly closed her eyes and drifted into a sweet dream.
Meanwhile, downstairs, a different scene unfolded. People sat together, feasting and enjoying the sumptuous banquet. Gu Mochen, in particular, wolfed down plate after plate of food with gusto.
After finishing his meal, Gu Mochen went straight up to the third floor and entered Sanqi's room. The room was already filled with his men from Jicheng. Because this operation involved a public appearance, to avoid unnecessary trouble, he couldn't go to his own properties or residence. Therefore, he chose to listen to detailed reports about the major merchants and welfare homes in Jicheng.
After carefully listening to all the details, Gu Mochen pondered for a while, then decisively ordered several men to be selected from his subordinates to purchase land on a large scale in Jicheng and begin developing farmland and agriculture. After some investigation, he concluded that the climate and soil in this area were suitable, making it an ideal location for strengthening agricultural production.