kvmb Chapter 129: Three households were opened in Changbai Forest Farm.
Chapter 129: Three households were opened in Changbai Forest Farm.
During the years Mingda Si spent by Emperor Taizong's side, she found the right "imperial studies" training station. The imperial skills she learned were more powerful than taking tonics for twelve years!
But now Brother Zian has transmigrated into Brother Zhinu, and this is no joke.
He manages to squeeze in time to visit Mei Xiaosi once a week, but sometimes he's so busy that he only comes once every two or three weeks.
However, Mei Xiaosi never complained, because she had a lot of homework to do!
She not only had to digest the work of Wu Zetian, who had served as Li Shimin's "senior secretary" for twelve years, but also had to recharge herself with materials from modern libraries. While reading history books, she fought against the "truth and falsehood judgment system" in her head, made high-precision spatiotemporal analysis, and judged right and wrong. She was very busy!
She herself realized that the DNA of the character she transmigrated into was too powerful:
On the one hand, she possessed the elegance of her mother, the noblewoman Yang, standing upright with an aura that could absolutely captivate the entire audience.
On the other hand, the businessman Wu Shige's genes for being shrewd and diplomatic made her like an "ambassador of human relationships," adept at handling all kinds of people and able to get along with anyone.
To be honest, the combination of Wu Zetian's parents' genes wasn't particularly outstanding.
Well, the key point is—Princess Jinyang, Consort Wu, Yonghui Si, and Anding Si are also here…!
Do you think this is over?
No, no, no, the key is to also include that girl from Northeast China—Zhen Xiaosi!
This genetic combination is a complete "hodgepodge," even more diverse than hot pot dipping sauce!
As a result, Mei Xiaosi, who "didn't die laughing," became a "perfect hybrid," and her "interpersonal skills" were absolutely "better than a god's."
Her "all-around charm" makes her able to open people's hearts wherever she goes. There's no need to add her on WeChat—it's pointless anyway—and there's no need for greetings; it's all just a fake smile...
how to say?
The world will be at peace as soon as Mei Xiaosi appears!
Zi'an came to visit Mei Xiaosi in person and said softly, "Don't worry, Empress Wang will soon summon you to the palace."
Mei Xiaosi smiled slightly and replied leisurely, "Oh, I'm not in any hurry. If you could find Qiu Rongmu for me, would that be alright?"
Zi'an pondered for a moment, then nodded and replied, "I will certainly do my best in this matter. I will send a messenger shortly."
Mei Xiaosi sighed slightly: "I'm afraid he's no longer in this realm. I've searched for a long time on the Liaodong Peninsula, but to no avail. Anyway, that land will eventually return to the Tang Dynasty. Please try again, brother."
At this moment, Zi'an handed over a basket of food, all of which were Mei Xiaosi's favorite things:
Bighead carp, silver carp, and especially the ten-pound mandarin fish, with their beautiful colors and tender flesh, are definitely more delightful to Mei Xiaosi than fresh flowers.
Following this was the food that Zi'an had ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare:
Imperial-style steamed buns, imperial-style mushroom stewed pheasant, and imperial-style braised crucian carp with tofu... are all Xiao Si's favorites.
Speaking of this, one can't help but sigh that Zhen Xiaosi's cravings, which were typical of Northeastern girls, have somehow found their way into Mei Xiaosi's stomach. Whenever she sees Northern delicacies, she becomes beaming with delight and can't resist them.
As Zi'an watched her leave, Mei Xiaosi suddenly asked, "Brother Zi'an, you brought many gifts this time, all of which I like. But, are there any new or interesting items?"
Zi An smiled slightly, took out a document, and Mei Xiaosi's eyes lit up immediately upon seeing it:
"Isn't this the hundred-acre farmland of Baishan Forest Farm?!"
Mei Xiaosi was overjoyed and could hardly contain her delight: "What a thoughtful gift!"
Zi An smiled and said, "If Xiao Mei needs help, just say so, and I will arrange it for you."
Mei Xiaosi replied without hesitation, "Absolutely! Give me more manpower. I want to lead everyone to cut down trees, cultivate seedlings and plant medicinal herbs, and expand new forest land. If there are any skilled processors, that would be indispensable!"
Zi'an nodded and smiled, "Five thousand soldiers are enough for me."
Mei Xiaosi readily agreed, "That's enough, that's enough. If it's not enough, you can ask your brother for more!"
Zi'an shook his head and smiled: "However, do not forget about entering the palace!"
Mei Xiaosi smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry. I will handle the matter concerning Empress Wang with ease. I've reviewed it so many times!"
Because Zi'an had just become emperor, he was in the process of adapting and was constantly restrained by his uncles, grandfathers, and other relatives. He was extremely busy with state affairs and had no time to meet with Xiao Si.
Mei Xiaosi seized the opportunity to go to Liaodong and in a short time established a business with 3,000 households, opening restaurants, inns, and pharmacies. He also bought timber, herbs, and furs. His business was very busy, and it had a bit of the feel of a "Shangri-La" or Lego world.
One day, Mei Xiaosi, carrying a shiny pitchfork as a means of self-defense, led some soldiers and several cartloads of large black mules, preparing to inspect the forest farm.
Xiao Si learned from these soldiers how to wield the fork with great flair, as if he could transform into a "war god" at any moment should anything happen.
Seeing this from afar, Zi'an couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
"Looking like this, going to inspect the forest farm is like going to catch a sea monster on the beach."
Mei Xiaosi turned around, her face full of smiles: "Oh, isn't Brother Zi'an busy? What brings you here?"
"I also need to recharge in nature, and I'll take you back to the palace while I'm at it."
"This is not a fork for catching water monsters, but a treasure for self-defense! Who knows what wild animals might roam the forest, so I must carry this in case of emergency!"
Zi'an and the others couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, while Mei Xiaosi, full of confidence, strode lightly and proudly toward the forest farm.
This woman harbors grand ambitions. She regards both the forest farm and the palace as her own territory, fearless and determined to achieve great things.
“Brother Zian, look at this big donkey. It weighs over 600 jin and has such a beautiful coat.”
Zi'an found it amusing that a woman who studied the art of rulership would be so interested in donkeys.
"And look at this big mule, it weighs 1000 jin (500 catties), it's heavier than the old door frame in my mansion, I have to be careful! And look at those big horses, they're comparable to the ones owned by Ninth Master back in the day. They're just ridiculously expensive, they're well-fed and need meticulous care, the management fees alone would burst my ledgers..."
Zi'an adores this girl with the small eyebrows; she loves her to bits.
"However, donkeys have terrible tempers!! They can't do heavy work, and they can't pull a lot of logs. So, my big mules are the most suitable; they can pull and carry heavy loads, and they're incredibly reliable!!"
Strangely enough, this little rhinoceros's business acumen seems to have been inherited from Wu Shiyue. He was able to distinguish early on which kind of animal was most suitable for battle, and the same principle will apply to the court later on!
She glanced at Zi'an, who was dressed so simply, as if he had secretly slipped out to see the emperor. Zi'an suddenly said mysteriously, "A secret imperial edict has arrived! Let's go."
Upon hearing this, Mei Xiaosi immediately jumped up with a "slap" and quickly made a "receiving the imperial decree" gesture. She thought to herself, "Finally, I'm getting some sweetness. I can be with Brother Zi'an every day."
Back in the main room, Zi'an smiled and said in a low voice, "Chang'an has sent me here at full speed to fetch you back to Chang'an."
He paused, then said, "Empress Wang wants to come and personally escort you back to the palace."
Upon hearing this, Mei Xiaosi inwardly cried out:
"It seems the 'return to the palace' is already decided? This 'high-profile' event seems to be largely in line with history?! I can't hide any longer now, this princess is about to become empress, hahaha!"