Beautiful Peasant Girl: The Young Marquis's Beloved

Liu Xu was telling the truth, and Xing'er wouldn't be really angry. After all, the friendship between the two of them since childhood was not that fragile.

"By the way, Tiedan wrote a letter to my brother and the others. He sold the snow fungus to the Beihan nobles. The price he paid was higher than what he paid to his superiors." Xing'er pointed to the sky and said mysteriously to Liuxu.

When Xing'er discovered snow fungus, Liuxu asked someone to bring back the roots, and Wu Sangui spent half a year to successfully cultivate it.

Today, Liujia Village still grows mushrooms, but they pay more attention to snow fungus.

This snow fungus is delicate, and the humidity and temperature have to be strictly controlled. The fungus base must be made of Cycas glauca that is more than seven years old, so people cut and plant it at the same time, otherwise there will not be enough wood.

Liu Xu smiled and said, "Brother Tiedan is a natural businessman. Those people in Beijing are trying to lower the price to make it difficult for us, humph!"

Because of Xiao Yan, the snow fungus from Liujia Village was a tribute to the emperor, so much so that every year when it was on the market, it was snapped up by the nobles.

Originally, the quantity was small and the price was high, but two years ago, the family heard from somewhere that dead trees could be used to grow snow fungus, and after some tinkering, they were able to grow quite a lot.

However, the nutrition, appearance and taste of those snow fungus are not as good as those of the Liu family.

Even so, it still affected the sales of Liujia Snow Fungus.

However, Liu Chengtao was bold and soon thought of doing import and export trade.

You have to know that in the trade market, you can generally only exchange common medicinal materials, furs, meat, gems and the like. If you want to exchange good things, such as horses and precious medicinal materials, you have to find nobles.

"Yes, not only snow fungus, but also our sauce is sold there." Xing'er said with a smile.

Liujia Village is not short of money now, but who would complain about having too much money?

Moreover, in recent years, the entire Yuyang Town and even Qinghe County have been changing with each passing day.

The Liu family produces a large amount of sauces and cured meats, and almost every household in Qinghe County grows peppers and raises poultry and livestock.

The irrigation method of Liujia Village has also been widely promoted throughout the county and even in Dongsheng, which not only saves manpower and material resources, but also increases production.

Whenever there were new crops or items in Liujia Village, Qinghe County was the first to benefit, and the people were very grateful to Liu Xu, the county lord of Funing.

There was also corvee labor. In the past, people would suffer heavy consequences if they did not die. But after Qinghe County became the fiefdom of Liuxu, people became very enthusiastic in performing corvee labor.

Liuxu did not change the tax rate, but used most of the tax revenue to build roads, dikes and dams. The corvée labor was no more than five hours a day, and the food was provided and there was oil and water, and the work place was also arranged close to home.

The people of Qinghe all said that this was like doing their own work and eating the government's food.

Moreover, "if you want to get rich, you must first build roads." As the roads in Qinghe County became more and more developed, some towns along the river also built small docks.

Relying on these, everyone's life is getting better and better.

I heard that all the children in Liujia Village, regardless of gender, could go to school, and that the school taught various skills, so everyone was envious.

So, when everyone heard that Liu Xu was going to build Mufeng College like the Liu Family Academy, they showed unprecedented enthusiasm.

The two sisters chatted for half an hour, and then the maid came to report that Liu Changshun had returned, so Liu Xu went to the main room.

"Xiu'e, sometimes I envy Xu'er, and sometimes I feel sorry for her." Looking at Liu Xu's leaving back, Xing'er murmured.

It is no exaggeration to say that the entire Liu family is almost entirely supported by Xuer alone. There is glory, but there is also great hardship.

Xiu'e did not say anything when she heard this. She knew that the young lady did not need her to answer at this time, so she just stood quietly by the side.

Liu Xu came to the main hall, where Liu Changshun was already waiting. The main hall was brightly lit, with tables and chairs neatly arranged and several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall.

"Xu girl, how come you are free today?" Liu Changshun said with a warm smile.

In the past few years, Liu Changshun has learned a lot from the housekeeper Dong Bin, and now he is no longer the rough farm boy he used to be. Even with a rough suit of clothes, he looks more like a wealthy businessman who has experienced life, and his every move is more steady.

"Uncle San, I'm here to discuss something with you!" Liu Xu said with a smile.

The servants quickly brought steaming hot tea, and the uncle and nephew sat down one after another.

"If you have something to say, just tell me. Uncle San will listen to you!" 'Rich businessman' Liu Changshun once again showed his honest smile.

No matter how Liu Changshun behaves outside, he is the same as he was in front of Liu Xu, with his eyes full of kindness.

"It's like this, Third Uncle..."

Liu Xu told Liu Changshun her plan.

In the past two years, she has been thinking about perfecting this plan. She wants to turn the Liu family's characteristics into, or should I say expand them into, the characteristics of the entire Qinghe County.

Since Qinghe County is her fiefdom, she cannot just focus on leading the Fei Liu family.

In addition to what is already in Liujia Village, she also plans to add some unique things in each town. Of course, it would be even better if there is already one.

For example, the bamboo shoots and bamboo products from Zhushan Town and the autumn fish from Yunxi Town are available in Qinghe County, and she can teach everyone how to process them. She has also made plans for other things that are not available, such as asking Liu Changshun to make them.

"Are you asking me to open a workshop in Baoshan Town that specializes in making instant tofu?" Liu Changshun asked.

"Yes, I will prepare the seasoning for you. The processed dried tofu can be stored for a month and tastes better."

Liu Changshun lowered his head in thought after hearing this. After a moment, he looked up at Liu Xu and said, "Okay, Third Uncle will listen to you."

"Uncle San, I also want Uncle Dazhu to open a bamboo products workshop in Dazhu Town. There are so many bamboos there that the whole mountain is covered with bamboos, and we can also purchase local bamboo shoots. Do you think Uncle Dazhu will agree?" Liu Xu pursed her lips, not quite sure.

"Your uncle Dazhu will most likely agree!" As he said that, Liu Changshun told Liu Xu what Liu Dazhu had said to him a few days ago.

Liu Dazhu is worried because the elders are old and no longer able to do things properly.

It would be great if their workshop could be opened in Zhushan Town. He had heard that the people there were very good at making bamboo strips.

If it is just opened in Dazhu Town, it may not be a small workshop. I don't know if Liu Dazhu has the courage to do so, but he thinks Tieniu and Tiedan should agree.

"Then I'll go ask Uncle Dazhu right now." Liu Xu's eyes lit up when he heard that, and he said goodbye to Liu Changshun immediately.

Liu Changshun knew her personality, so he didn't keep her for long.

Liu Dazhu's home.

The arrival of willow catkins surprised Liu Dazhui a little.

"Xu girl, do you need to add more packaging boxes?" Liu Dazhu asked, with a hint of worry between his brows.

Liu Xu shook her head, and then without beating around the bush, she told Liu Dazhui what she had prepared.

Just as Liu Changshun expected, Liu Dazhu was very tempted, but also a little hesitant, worried that he would not be able to do it well.

"Uncle Dazhu, I know what you are worried about. Don't worry, don't you have Brother Tieniu? You just need to supervise the quality."

As for management, it’s not a problem with Liu Chengtao around.

"Then...then wait until your aunt comes back and I will discuss it with her!" Liu Dazhu did not agree immediately.

Liu Xu smiled and nodded, then said goodbye to him.

After going out, Liu Xu looked up. The sky was as blue as a gem. Seeing that it was still a while before noon, she walked back to the Liu family compound.

Actually, although the county lady's mansion was also very beautiful, with carved beams and painted rafters, and exquisite details everywhere, her favorite place in her heart was actually the Liu Family Courtyard.

Every blade of grass and every tree here carries her memories. Although she has not lived here for long, this is the place that truly belongs to her and is her root.

The people who stayed in the compound were all elderly people, and even when the master was away, they all performed their duties. Seeing Liu Xu coming back was normal.

Although the young lady lived in the county lady's mansion most of the time, she would return to the compound almost every day, even if only to sit for a while.

In Yuexin Garden, Liu Xu was lying on the swing, and the sunlight shone on her through the gaps between the leaves, as if she was covered with a layer of golden gauze.

She basked in the sunshine, looking at the spring scenery in the garden, the blooming flowers, the flying butterflies, with a look of contentment on her face.

"Qiao Yun, do you think my father and Mu Lingxuan will be back during the Dragon Boat Festival?"