I have been farming since I crossed over.

A few days later, Lord Zhang summoned Yang Mingxi to the Qingshui County Government Office.

This time, there were several more local gentry and merchant representatives in the government office, all of whom were people with deep insights into the commercial street.

Lord Zhang looked at the crowd and said loudly, "We have invited you all here today to discuss the new location of the new commercial street. This Mrs. Lu, in exchange for high-quality rice seeds, wishes to participate in the discussion. Please feel free to speak freely."

An elderly country gentleman spoke first: "The new location of this commercial street should be located in a convenient place, preferably near a dock, so that goods can be transported more easily."

Everyone nodded in agreement. After hearing this, Yang Mingxi stood up and said, "What the old gentleman said is absolutely right, but in my opinion, in addition to transportation, we also need to consider the surrounding population density.

If there are few villagers around, who will come to patronize the shop even if transportation is convenient?"

After hearing this, everyone thought it made sense and began to whisper and discuss it.

Another merchant representative said: "I think we also have to consider the land price. If the land price is too high, we merchants will find it difficult to afford it, and this commercial street will find it difficult to prosper."

Yang Mingxi continued, "This is also crucial. However, I think we can divide the area into different areas and set different land price areas for businesses of different sizes and types. This will not only meet the needs of various businesses, but also rationally plan the layout of the commercial street."

Lord Zhang listened to Yang Mingxi's words, nodded secretly, and admired his insight in his heart.

The discussion lasted a whole day, with everyone expressing their opinions.

Many of Yang Mingxi's views are novel and practical, bringing new ideas to everyone.

In the end, Mr. Zhang took into account the opinions of all parties and had a preliminary plan in mind for the new location of the new commercial street.

Afterwards, Master Zhang left Yang Mingxi alone and said, "What Madam Lu said today has benefited our government a lot.

Regarding the rice seeds, this government has decided to exchange them with you.

Once the new commercial street plan is finalized, this government will review it for you first."

Yang Mingxi was overjoyed and bowed again, saying, "Thank you for your trust, my lord. I will definitely assist you and make both commerce and agriculture flourish in Xinyun Prefecture."

After that, Xinyun Mansion began to prepare for the construction of a new commercial street according to the new plan, and Yang Mingxi's rice seeds were also sown in the fields of Xinyun Mansion.

As time went by, the new commercial street became increasingly prosperous and became the commercial center of Xinyunfu.

The drought-resistant and high-yield rice seeds also produced a good harvest, and the people's lives became more prosperous.

The exchange and cooperation between Yang Mingxi and Mr. Zhang has also become a good story among the people of Xinyun Prefecture, inspiring generations of people to work hard for the development of Xinyun Prefecture.

So, Yang Mingxi began to teach the method of transplanting.

She first taught everyone how to select seeds, choosing those with full grains and free of diseases and pests.

Then he talked about the key points of seedling cultivation, when to sow, how to control temperature and humidity, etc.

When the seedlings grow to the appropriate height, it is time to transplant them.

Yang Mingxi personally demonstrated how to transplant seedlings and what the appropriate spacing is.

Mr. Zhang also changed into coarse linen clothes and went to work in the fields with everyone else.

Seeing the prefect's dedication, the common people also worked hard. For a while, the fields were full of busy figures.

The process was not smooth sailing.

Once, there was a sudden rainstorm and the newly transplanted seedlings were washed all over the place.

Everyone was in a panic, and Lord Zhang was also extremely anxious.

Yang Mingxi remained calm and composed. He directed everyone to quickly drain the water, straighten the downed seedlings, and replant them. After some effort, the losses were finally minimized.

Under everyone's careful care, the seedlings in the rice fields are growing vigorously.

When the harvest season comes, the rice ears hang down heavily, looking golden.

The people cheered and expressed their gratitude to Lord Zhang and Yang Mingxi.

Mr. Zhang looked at the scene of the bountiful harvest and felt a lot of emotion in his heart.

He knew very well that this was not only a success in farming, but also a real good thing he had done for the people during his official career.

Tang Jiahang also left a good reputation in the hearts of the people of Xinyun Prefecture because of his matchmaking. After that, the method of transplanting rice was widely spread in Xinyun Prefecture.

People's lives are becoming more prosperous.

These are all things for later.

Time flies and it is New Year's Eve.

On New Year's Eve, at daybreak, Yang Mingxi temporarily arranged the affairs in the workshop, commercial street and farm, and returned home.

The house has already been decorated with lights and looks brand new.

The commercial streets and beauty salons were closed, and everyone had returned to Qianhuang Mountain.

Under the leadership of Zhang Daoxiang, everyone was busy pasting Spring Festival couplets and hanging New Year pictures.

Chunhua's mother was in the kitchen directing the cooks to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner, and the air was filled with tempting aroma.

Yang Mingxi walked into the kitchen and looked at everyone busy at work, her heart filled with warmth.

In Lu's father's courtyard, Lu's mother was preparing the New Year's Eve dinner.

Yang Mingxi walked forward and said softly, "Mother, you should take a rest. Let the servants do these things."

Mother Lu turned around and looked at her with a smile, her eyes full of love. "All year long, I look forward to this day when the whole family can have a reunion dinner together. I thought it would come true this year, but it's not as good as in previous years. I feel at ease when I cook it myself."

Yang Mingxi nodded and reached out to help Lu's mother pick the vegetables.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were busy while chatting about family matters, and the kitchen was filled with laughter.

In the afternoon, Old Master Lu brought his family to the temporary ancestral hall.

Holding incense and candles, they solemnly worship their ancestors, praying that their ancestors will bless their family with peace and prosperity in the new year.

Yang Mingxi bowed deeply in front of the ancestral tablet and silently made a wish in his heart, hoping that his business would prosper, his family would be healthy and happy, and the war would end soon.

After the worship, the family returned home, sat around the table and began to enjoy the sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner.

The table was filled with all kinds of delicious dishes, including braised fish that symbolizes abundance every year, four-happiness meatballs that symbolize good luck, and Yang Mingxi's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs.

Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate and welcome the New Year together.

As night falls, fireworks bloom in the night sky like gorgeous flowers.

Yang Mingxi and her family came to the yard, looking up at the bright night sky, their hearts filled with joy and emotion.

Although she was busy in the past year, she managed the business of the workshop, commercial street and village in an orderly manner through her own efforts and gained a great sense of accomplishment.

In the new year, she is full of confidence and expectations, believing that with the support of her family and her own efforts, life will definitely be better.

During the New Year's Eve, Grandma Lu sat together with her daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law, chatting and sharing every detail of the past year.

The children were playing games on the side, laughing happily from time to time.

Yang Mingxi looked at the heartwarming scene in front of her and secretly made up her mind that no matter how many difficulties she encountered in the new year, she would protect this hard-earned happiness and let her family live a richer and happier life.

As the New Year’s bell rang, the entire Qianhuang Mountain was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere. Yang Mingxi also stepped into the new year with a vision for the future.

In Qianhuang Mountain, no one suggested that the men of the Lu family go to the battlefield. Only Old Master Lu and Lu's father, as well as the fourth and seventh brothers Lu, said nothing and stared blankly into the distance.

On the other side, the scene was different.

The Eastern Army arrived near the enemy's eastern defense line.

Lu Jintang ordered his soldiers to set up camp and keep the troops in place, but secretly sent several reconnaissance teams to go deep into the enemy camp to gather information.

Soon, they figured out the enemy's troop deployment and defensive weaknesses.

"General, according to our spies, the enemy has heavily guarded the valley ahead. The cliffs on both sides of the valley are steep, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.

"But their main forage camp in the rear is relatively weakly defended, with only a small number of troops stationed there," a lieutenant reported to Lu Jintang.

"Good opportunity!" Lu Jintang said.