Female-to-male: I live on farming

Chapter 94 Arrival at the West Sea

"Lanxi, take a look at this." Jinyang handed the plan in his hand to Gu Lanxi.

As soon as Gu Lanxi saw the childish handwriting, she knew who wrote it. She also had never heard of or seen such a strange term as "plan" before, but after careful consideration, she felt that it was very appropriate.

The more she read it, the more surprised she was. She had been influenced by it since she was a child, and it could be said that there were very few people in the Great Yan Dynasty who were better at doing business than her. It would be better to say that Qin Ke's proposal was not so much a plan as a suggestion for the court to support the operation of shops itself and put the resulting turnover into the national treasury.

The amount of money that can be used to fill the national treasury by relying solely on farmers' taxes will always be limited.

"Do you think this method is feasible?" Jinyang wanted to hear the opinion of the person next to him.

"It's feasible." Gu Lanxi's gaze gently drifted towards her, and she grabbed the slender fingers of the person next to her that were playing with her hair.

Because Jinyang has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, he is particularly strong and tough. A thin layer of calluses can be clearly felt on his joints and base of the thumb, which feels both rough and delicate.

"For example, coal. In winter, you can sell the coal briquettes and put all the profits into the warehouse, which will make the treasury more abundant." Gu Lanxi's delicate fingers intertwined with Jinyang's, and she changed the subject: "However, this alone is not enough. If you want to support the industry, you need to have a suitable direction. Did he say anything about this?"

Jinyang leaned back gently, leaning lazily and casually on the back of the chair, squinting her eyes slightly. The sunlight shone through the window onto her body, outlining a faint golden outline.

"As for him, he didn't mention that. He is busy packing his luggage to go to Xihai." A faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Gu Lanxi remained silent and complained, "This is too clingy."

"It's okay. He's been working really hard these days. These little things are harmless."

Jinyang likes people who can do practical things the most. She always treats well those who are capable and loyal to her.

"But I think he has something planned in mind. I heard that he arranged for someone to buy some farms outside the city and was preparing to renovate them. I heard that he wanted to build a factory."

Gu Lanxi chuckled and said, "Why not take a look at his next plan? If it's possible, this is indeed a good suggestion."

"Indeed, if we really build a factory, we will need a steady stream of employees, and the people will also be able to get a job to support their families. With extra money in their hands, they will spend it, and the cycle will repeat, just as Qin Ke said: the market will come alive."

"Alas." Gu Lanxi looked at her serious expression and sighed sadly.

Jin Yang really turned his head to look at her and asked worriedly, "What's wrong?"

"I just think, look at them, my wife has only been gone for more than a month, but they are eager to chase after her, but some people are separated from each other, but they don't even write a few letters."

It is obvious who these "some people" are referring to.

The accusation is meant to be pointed out.

Jin Yang looked at her bringing up the past, feeling helpless but also doting: "I have been obedient enough in bed these days, right?"

"Hmm," Gu Lanxi tapped her plump and perky lips with her sleek fingers, and said with a hint of cunning in her glassy eyes, "Then tonight?"

"can."

Jinyang saw her as a smart and playful cat, lovable in every way, especially after getting a satisfactory answer, his eyes narrowed slightly.

However, Gu Lanxi did not notice that outside her sight, Jinyang slightly raised the corners of his mouth, and his thin lips outlined an imperceptible smile. He lowered his eyes slightly, and his thick eyelashes drooped down, cleverly covering his deep and dark eyes.

If she remembered correctly, the one-month period should have passed.

……

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Let’s talk about how Lu Youqing raised his whip and led a large group of people to Xihai County to take office that day.

After almost six or seven days of traveling on the road, they had to sleep in the open air, occasionally staying in inns along the way, and sometimes they could only rest in the wild. Fortunately, before leaving, Qin Ke and the kitchen worked overtime to prepare a lot of dry food for them.

After all, an army of 500 people is not a small number.

The sky is blue and the water is vast. The dense branches and leaves block the sunlight. The mottled shadows of the trees sway in the wind. For a while, the only sounds are the chirping of insects and birds.

Lu Youqing took out the cowhide water bag, pursed his lips and took a sip, then unfolded the cloth with the map drawn on it and said softly, "According to our speed, we can reach the West Sea tomorrow. We can slow down appropriately."

"Lord Lu, what do you think?" Deputy Captain Cao, wearing armor and holding the sword at his waist, stood beside Lu Youqing.

Deputy Colonel Cao, also known as Cao Jingzhong, is the deputy colonel of the guard army of Her Royal Highness the Princess. He has followed Her Royal Highness for many years and has been through many battles and is loyal to her.

His Highness specially asked him to select 500 soldiers from the Royal Guard to follow Lu Youqing to the West Sea and obey her command in everything. They always obeyed and carried out His Highness' orders unconditionally.

This is also the reason why, strictly speaking, her official position is not as high as his, but Cao Jingzhong is respectful and polite to Lu Youqing.

"Tomorrow I will take a few people into the city to find out the situation inside. The affairs of Xihai County are now handled by the county lieutenant, and I need to find out who has the final say in the county government. The guards are too conspicuous, and if we enter the city together, we may alert the enemy. You should camp outside Xihai City first and wait for my order." Lu Youqing folded the map and put it into his sleeve, his tone light.

Deputy Captain Cao bowed his head and thought for a moment before nodding. He called a few people and introduced them, "This is my deputy Yang Ping, who is cautious and quick-witted. The others are also good fighters in our army with extraordinary skills. They will accompany Lord Lu into the city."

Then he turned around and reminded Yang Ping and the others: "Remember to put your safety first. If you encounter danger, you can send a signal to the army, and I will bring reinforcements."

"Yes, my lord."

The next day, the group parted ways about ten kilometers outside Xihai City. Yang Ping and his companions also changed their armor into ordinary clothes, pretending to be Lu Youqing's guards.

The sun was setting in the west, casting an orange glow among the distant mountains, which shone through the clouds and mist onto the bodies of several people riding horses.

As the few of them were passing through the woods outside Xihai City, they suddenly heard a faint noise.

"Madam, it sounds like someone is calling for help?" Li Nanqiao pulled the reins and listened carefully.

Lu Youqing also held the reins with one hand and raised the other hand to signal everyone to stop.

For a moment, no one spoke in the empty and deep woods. In such a silent environment, the faint cry for help coming from the front became more and more obvious.

"It's a girl!" Li Nanqiao said hurriedly.

Seeing her impatient and anxious expression, Lu Youqing nodded slightly.

small theater:

The next day, when the secretary was helping His Highness to wash and dress, he saw that His Highness had a smile on his face. He had been practicing with his spear in the yard for more than half an hour, and he looked refreshed and in an unusually good spirit.

It was almost noon when she saw her lady calling for water. She walked in a somewhat sluggish manner and her face looked listless.

The secretary lowered her head and slightly raised the corners of her lips: I am very pleased.