I have been farming since I crossed over.

Yang Mingxi continued, "If the soil is fertile and there is sufficient water, as long as you take good care of the rice and transplant it, the yield will be very considerable."

After hearing this, Mr. Zhang was very excited and immediately expressed his willingness to fully cooperate.

Tang Jiahang thought for a moment and said, "Master Zhang, rice seeds are actually very crucial. After the first harvest in our county, we found that the rice seeds we planted previously only increased the yield by about 10%."

Upon hearing this, Master Zhang was astonished and asked, "Have you found the reason? Is it just that the rice seeds are different?"

Yang Mingxi glanced at Tang Jiahang and found that he kept winking at her. She immediately understood: Is Tang Jiahang creating opportunities for herself?

Tang Jiahang replied to Mr. Zhang's question, saying, "Many families have encountered this situation. Some find the rice seeds we provide too expensive, so they use their own seeds. Not only is the germination rate low, but the final harvest is also poor."

The prefect, Mr. Zhang, sat in the living room of Yang Mingxi's house, his brows slightly furrowed. What should he do?

Although this is a good method, there will be no harvest without rice seeds, right?

Lord Zhang looked at Tang Jiahang and then at Yang Mingxi, knowing that the other party should be able to provide rice seeds, and was just waiting for him to state the conditions?

So what kind of conditions do I have to give so that the other party can meet them?

Lord Zhang was thinking, Yang Mingxi was also thinking, only Tang Jiahang was sitting next to them, drinking water boredly.

Yang Mingxi knew that the development of commercial streets in other parts of Xinyun Prefecture had encountered obstacles. The old commercial streets could no longer cope with the increasingly prosperous business, and it was urgent to open a new location. However, the complexity of this matter made Yang Mingxi quite distressed.

If Lord Zhang can help plan these places or open up new sites, Yang Mingxi can also consider providing them with rice seeds. It all depends on Lord Zhang's sincerity.

Just at this moment, Chunhua came in to add tea. Yang Mingxi took this opportunity to go out and teach Chunhua how to make braised food, and by the way, give Lord Zhang some space to think.

Yang Mingxi arranged for Chunhua to braise the food first so that it wouldn't delay the meal.

Yang Mingxi prepared the seasonings for boiled fish and fried them in a pan.

Yang Mingxi said, "Chunhua, I've already prepared the soup for the boiled fish. When it's time for dinner, scoop a ladle of soup from each pot, add a basin of water, and then you can cook the fish."

Chunhua nodded after hearing this and said, "Yes, Madam, I understand."

Yang Mingxi saw that everything was going on in an orderly manner in the kitchen, and returned to the living room with peace of mind.

In the reception room, Master Zhang looked at Yang Mingxi who had walked in and said with a smile, "Madam Lu, I've thought about it and I hope you can find a way to provide me with rice seeds."

Yang Mingxi smiled slightly, took out a handful of rice seeds from her bosom, and presented them to Master Zhang, saying, "Master, these are rice seeds that I have carefully cultivated. They are drought-resistant and flood-resistant, and their yield far exceeds that of ordinary rice seeds.

If we promote planting in Xinyun Prefecture, the people will be able to have enough food and clothing within a few years."

Master Zhang picked up the rice seeds and examined them carefully. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and asked, "Mrs. Lu is willing to selflessly donate such high-quality rice seeds to our government? I'm sure she has something else she wants."

Yang Mingxi bowed again and said solemnly, "Your Excellency, I understand. I do have a request. I know that Xinyun Prefecture is planning to open a new commercial street. I would like to exchange this rice seed for the opportunity to participate in the discussion of the new location for the new commercial street."

When Lord Zhang heard this, he was shocked. He had never expected that the person in front of him would ask for this very thing.

The new location of this commercial street is related to the future business prosperity of Xinyun Mansion. It is an extremely confidential matter. Now that it was brought up by Yang Mingxi, he was a little hesitant for a moment.

But Lord Zhang had been an official for many years and was very thoughtful. He thought that since Yang Mingxi had such excellent rice seeds, he might also have unique insights into the location of the commercial street. If he could listen to both sides, he might be able to provide new ideas for determining the new location.

Thinking of this, Lord Zhang said slowly, "This matter is of great importance, and this government needs to consider it carefully. First, tell me what is so magical about this rice seed, and convince me."

Yang Mingxi was secretly delighted to see that Lord Zhang did not refuse outright. He then described in detail the cultivation process and characteristics of this rice variety, as well as the amazing yields obtained when grown elsewhere.

Mr. Zhang listened attentively and asked questions from time to time, and Yang Mingxi answered them all fluently.

After a conversation, Mr. Zhang became more convinced about the rice seeds.

Mr. Zhang thought for a moment and said, "Could you give me some of this rice seed so I can take it back and have someone with experience take a look?"

Yang Mingxi nodded and said, "No problem. I'll prepare some for Master Zhang to take away later!"

We've discussed this much and it's almost done.

Tang Jiahang immediately said, "Master Zhang, why don't you go to Qingshui County to take a look? The rice here is really good, and you can learn more about it."

After saying that, Tang Jiahang took Mr. Zhang away.

Yang Mingxi returned to the kitchen and worked with Chunhua to prepare a welcoming banquet for the guards.

All the braised dishes have been put into the pot, and now we are just waiting for Duan Xiaofeng's fish.

It was almost noon, and Duan Xiaofeng still hadn't returned.

At this moment, the front yard suddenly became lively.

It turned out that the remaining members of the second team had returned.

Yang Mingxi looked at Shichen and said, "Chunhua, use the remaining two pots to separate the soup for the boiled fish. Duan Xiaofeng should be back soon."

Chunhua responded and took action quickly.

At this time, the sound of a mule cart finally came from Yang Mingxi's courtyard.

Duan Xiaofeng's voice also came over and said, "Madam Thirteen, I have prepared the fish meat and can put it in the pot directly!"

Yang Mingxi looked at the fish in front of her and said, "Xiaofeng, why don't you stay and help? There are thirty or forty people in the front yard. I wonder if there will be enough fish?"

Duan Xiaofeng grinned and said, "Madam, it should be no problem. I have prepared about 400 kilograms, and I will take care of the rest."