I traveled through time and space and encountered a famine, and I became a hermit.

After Zhisheng brought Song Renjing in, he left.

Song Renjing stood in front of Mr. Gu and Gu Fu, looking a little nervous.

Old Master Gu coughed lightly and broke the silence first: "Ah Jing, why are you here at this time? Regarding the cooperation with the court you mentioned before, I have to discuss it with your uncles and others before I can reply to you!"

Song Renjing took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Grandpa Gu, I'm not here to ask about cooperation, I want to confess my life experience to you. I did hide my true identity, but I was worried before, so I didn't tell the truth. After I went back and thought about it, I felt that I shouldn't hide it anymore."

Mr. Gu nodded slightly, motioning for him to continue.

Song Renjing went on to say, "I am actually a member of the royal family, the only grandson of the current emperor. My father is the crown prince and the only son of the current emperor. But my father died early, and my grandfather has taken care of me since I was a child. I was abducted by the rebel army when I was in Zesheng County. In order to find out the next plan of the rebel army and to live an ordinary life, I did not want to return to the palace. But the general who came to chase me recognized me. I happened to meet you, so I disguised myself as a beggar, hid my identity, and followed you to the valley. I didn't expect our valley to be so secluded, so I didn't know anything about the outside world. But since entering the valley, I have felt the warmth and sincerity of my family. I have also seen so many new things. You treat me so sincerely, and I have never thought of hurting you. I hope you can believe me."

Mr. Gu was silent for a moment, then said, "Since you are honest, I will also speak frankly. As long as you are sincere to my Gu family, I will treat you as usual. But if you have other intentions, I will never let you off easily."

Song Renjing nodded and said, "Grandpa Gu, rest assured. I will treat the Gu family as my own family. Please believe me, Grandpa Gu."

At this time, Gu Fu spoke up: "Brother Jing, since your identity is so special, can your grandfather rest assured that you can stay outside alone?"

Song Renjing said quickly, "Don't worry, Sister Fu'er. I've already sent a message to Grandpa last time, telling him that I'm studying under a master. With Uncle Li Wang as my guarantor, I believe Grandpa will be relieved."

Gu Fu frowned slightly, thought for a moment and then said, "Although everyone in the valley is now under a ban, it only prohibits them from revealing information about the valley when they are outside. Your identity is special, so it is better not to make it public for the time being."

Mr. Gu also nodded: "It may not be a good thing to disclose your identity, so it is better to be cautious."

Song Renjing nodded and said, "Grandpa Gu and Sister Gu are right. I will not reveal my background to anyone else."

Gu Fu asked again: "Brother Jing, what do you think about cooperating with the court? Why do you want the glass recipe?"

"There is constant war outside now, and fighting is all about money. It's just a pity that the rebel army is brutal. They burn, kill, and rob everything they pass through. Even if the city is recaptured, there is no one to farm the land, and there is no food and grass available. All supplies must be allocated by the court and nearby counties. I want the recipe for colored glaze, because a piece of colored glaze is worth a thousand gold. With the recipe, I can make colored glaze in exchange for money and buy food and grass. With food and grass, I can recruit soldiers and horses. With a strong army, I can take down the rebel army as soon as possible."

Song Renjing replied, "I will try my best to get the most favorable conditions for us. In terms of profit sharing, I will ensure that the Gu family gets their due share. Moreover, I will arrange for reliable people to be in charge of the cooperation and comply with the rules of our valley to ensure that everything goes smoothly."

Mr. Gu and Gu Fu looked at each other, and their doubts were temporarily dispelled.

Mr. Gu said, "In that case, we will trust you for now. But you must remember that you cannot break your promise."

Song Renjing nodded and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Gu. I will definitely live up to your trust."

Old Master Gu nodded in satisfaction: "Since we are doing our best for Daxia, you don't have to mention the 50-50 split. We only provided the recipe and the initial technology. The court needs to provide the manpower and materials, and we only need to take 20% of the share."

Song Renjing was shocked and said anxiously, "Grandpa Gu, this is not possible! Without your recipe and technical guidance, the court cannot make money from colored glaze. Twenty percent is too little."

"You have all done your best for Da Xia, so the profit sharing will be based on what I said. Liuli has considerable profits, and 20% is not a small amount for us. Ah Jing, you don't have to say any more, let's discuss the specific matters of cooperation." Grandpa Gu insisted.

Afterwards, the three of them had an in-depth discussion on the details of the cooperation.

During the discussion, Song Renjing put forward his ideas from time to time, while Mr. Gu listened carefully and made some pertinent suggestions from time to time.

Gu Fu also occasionally put forward some unique insights and improved some details, which made Song Renjing look at her with more respect.

After an in-depth communication, Mr. Gu's suspicion caused by Song Renjing's identity completely dissipated.

Finally, they reached a long-term cooperation, which included glass recipes, cement, high-yield grains and all other products in the valley.

After discussing the matter, Song Renjing said goodbye and left.

I hurried back and copied the results of the discussion onto paper.

On this day, the Gu family not only began to award projects to everyone in the valley, but also began to cooperate with the court.

The next step is to teach the techniques to each family that has received the prescription.

When it comes to food, there is Wen who teaches it.

The perfume soap and shampoo and conditioner sets were designed by Professor Duan Shuhuan.

For the glass part, the intelligent robot Zhisheng was in charge, assisted by Song Renjing, and they learned together at the same time.

Teaching matters will be arranged by the family members who are responsible for this area.

During dinner, Mr. Gu announced the future cooperation with the imperial court. The whole family supported it.

Gu Dajiang was particularly excited. He never thought that a shopkeeper from a small town like him could cooperate with the imperial court.

At the dinner table, the family discussed the arrangements to be made after the school was completed.

In the end, everyone voted unanimously and appointed Mr. Gu as the principal.

Mr. Gu hastily declined, "This school is all thanks to the children. I don't manage anything, so how can I be the principal? I won't! I can't be the principal!"

"Grandpa, you are the most suitable person in our valley right now. If you don't take the position, no one else will be able to do it. So just take the position!"

"Yes, Grandpa, you are the only one who can come!"

Finally, unable to resist the boys' constant nagging, Mr. Gu had no choice but to agree.

Several boys from the Gu family served as teachers for the first class.

When the students to be taught have finished their studies, they can select outstanding students to be substitute teachers and then replace them.

Gu Ji briefly talked about the scheduled lessons, saying that getting up early for morning exercises was essential.

In the morning, we study literature, and in the afternoon, we study arithmetic and other skills. We study for five days and then take a two-day break.

Considering that most of the students are orphans, Mr. Gu suggested, "Let's provide lunch every day, so that the children don't have to go home to cook at noon. Since we are going to practice martial arts, Dahe, you can prepare some medicinal herbs for everyone."

"Okay." Wen and Gu Dahe responded in unison.