Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

Ye Heng arrived at the Imperial Study. The Emperor said, "Uncle, have some tea. I've come here for something. Please speak." Ye Heng looked at Guibao, his nephew. He looked very young, but he already had the bearing of a ruler. Ye Heng said, "Uncle, I recently received information that there's iron ore in Antai Prefecture, southwest of the capital. The army is in urgent need of large quantities of iron. I've been training the navy lately and haven't had time to attend to anything else. Your Majesty, please take care of this matter." Guibao thought this was a good idea, beneficial to both the state and the people. He said, "Uncle, don't be distracted. I'll take care of this matter." Ye Heng: "Yes. I have a few ideas for your consideration." The Emperor: "Uncle, please speak." Ye Heng: "The ore is difficult to mine and requires a lot of manpower. I want exiled criminals to mine it, and women to open up new land. Another option is to have all the prisoners in the prefectures and counties mine it. They can't be kept in prison for nothing." Guibao's eyes lit up: "Well, that's one idea." I will go to the court to see what the ministers say. Your uncle should not worry about this matter, let my nephew take care of it." Ye Heng bowed and said, "I am leaving now." The Emperor: Okay, take care, uncle.

After Ye Heng left, the emperor notified all the dukes to come to the imperial study to discuss the matter with the prime minister and others.

The Minister of Works arrived, accompanied by a eunuch who reported, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Works has a message." The Emperor replied, "Let him in." Minister of Works Li Weimin entered the Imperial Study and knelt, "I have something to report to Your Majesty. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project has come to a halt at a point due to a mountainous route. Rerouting is too far, and now that we've encountered the mountains, it's difficult to clear the route. I'm at a loss as to what to do."

The emperor said, "Stand up and talk. Sit down and wait for everyone to come together to discuss and find a solution." "Thank you, Your Majesty." Guibao thought of Guoguo. He had used explosives before. They were very powerful. If they were used to open a mountain, it should work. This way, the canal would be much shorter, he thought to himself.

...Not to mention the Emperor discussing things.

Ye Heng left the palace and returned to the prince's mansion. The palace was nearly deserted. "Come out," he said. A secret guard appeared, knelt, and said, "Master." Ye Heng: Where are they? Secret guard: They're all at the Chai residence. There are only a few gatekeepers and a few old maids at home. Ye Heng: Keep an eye on the residence. If anything needs to happen, come to Xiaowangzhuang. Secret guard: Yes, master. Ye Heng: Withdraw.

Ye Heng found the housekeeper and said, "You have to worry about the Chai Mansion and the Prince's Mansion. If you have any problems, come to Xiaowangzhuang to find me." Housekeeper Ye: "Yes, I understand, Your Majesty." Ye Heng: "Arrange the kitchen and provide better food for the secret guards. When it gets cold, make cotton clothes for them. Let Chai Mansion do it." Housekeeper Ye: "I understand." Ye Heng: Especially my courtyard, no one is allowed to enter. Housekeeper Ye: I understand.

After Ye Heng sorted out his affairs at the mansion, he rode to the Chai Mansion, also the princess's residence. Chai Zhen, Old Lady Li, and the others were there. Chai Zhen: "Yes, Guoguo and Huangbao are all well!" Ye Heng: "Grandpa and the others are all well. I'll bring them home tomorrow." Ye Heng thought to himself that he had been in Xiaowangzhuang for quite some time and it was time to return.

After dinner, Ye Heng rode back to Xiaowangzhuang and told Guoguo, "Grandpa and grandma, the whole family misses you. It's time for us to go home."

Guoguo: Let’s go back tomorrow. We’ll build a large weaving factory and a clothing processing factory. It’s almost time for the autumn harvest.

After dinner, the three of them went to the space and enjoyed a happy time. Little Tuanzi immediately took off his clothes and jumped into the spring to swim. Ye Heng and Guo Guo looked at their son, and Guo Guo laughed and said, "You don't know how to be shy when you're naked." Ye Heng: He's still young, how could he know such things? It's not cold here either. All the black-clad people in the space were released. Fortunately, Xiao Shunzi helped Guo Guo with the work.

The baskets of eggs in the space were overflowing, with no room left. Guoguo said to Yeheng, "I'm going to work." Yeheng: "I'll help you." Guoguo: "Fengxing, go out and find some sturdy baskets." "Okay." Guoguo escorted him out. Several baskets of eggs were sent outside, all in their room. Someone would deliver them to the camp tomorrow for the soldiers to eat.

Guoguo arranged for Xiaowangzhuang's vegetables to be delivered to the camp every day for the most convenient delivery. The villagers were also happy because it saved them time and effort, and they got a good price. Most of the money from the farm's sales was shared among the farmers, but Guoguo only wanted 10% of the profit, and that was 10% of the profit, which Guoguo also used for the farmers. The money was distributed per person, every fifteen days. Guoguo's rule meant that some families in urgent need of money could be relieved. Over the past few years, the quality of the people in this village has changed. They are in good health, have a healthy complexion, and are well-educated. Children, both boys and girls, attend school, learning knowledge and skills. They have enough food, warm clothes, and surplus food and money. It's also a good opportunity to train doctors from elementary school onwards. After a few years, the village has a doctor, and no longer has to go to the city for treatment. Life on this village is getting better and better.

Ye Heng found a basket and picked up eggs in the space. Guo Guo took advantage of her son's swimming, watered the ground, and it rained.

Spiritual springs rained down across the mountains, nourishing the crops. Ye Heng saw a submarine and asked Guo Guo, "What is this?" Guo Guo replied, "It's an underwater combat vehicle." "Xiao Shunzi, launch a submarine into the sea." Xiao Shunzi replied, "Yes, Master." Ye Heng and Guo Guo descended into the sea, boarding the submarine with Xiao Shunzi's instructions. They explored the underwater world.

On the shore, Huangbao had enough fun. He looked around, seeing no parents. He learned to put on his clothes and shoes, then slowly, unsteadily, made his way up the mountain. When Gouzi saw the little brat, he snorted, "Mother's son, my brother!" He regretted being a dog. Then he realized that even though he couldn't talk, he could still play with his brother. So he ran to find his brother, played with Huangbao, and let him pet his fur. He took his brother to play with the tiger. Speaking of tigers, Yeheng's little tiger had been kidnapped by the Emperor, and the Emperor personally raised it. Every few days, someone would come to Guoguo to ask for food to feed the tiger. Guoguo understood. They had brought plenty of fruit and spiritual spring water from the interstellar space. Both the man and the tiger ate the food from the interstellar space. Even the Empress Dowager ate the fruits and grains produced there. The common people also ate a lot, and Guoguo kept selling them. The people's health had improved, with fewer illnesses in recent years, and the number of elderly people increasing. The population of the Great Yan Nation was booming, and people were living longer and healthier lives! ...

Ye Heng and Guo Guo's learning to operate a submarine was helpful in exploring underwater conditions, facilitating future operations and playing a decisive role in the subsequent victory. The two men decided it was almost time to go ashore, and the submarine was towed up and tied to the shore.

Guoguo reapplied the oil so it would be easier to use next time. Guoguo said, "It just uses a lot of oil, it's a waste of money." Guoguo would occasionally say something that Ye Heng understood. Oil costs money. He figured he'd give Guoguo all the money after the New Year, letting her spend it as she pleased. He had a lot of property, but he knew he had a lot of money, not the actual amount. He'd ask the housekeeper when he had time. Normally, the housekeeper would take care of everything, so he didn't have to worry about it.

The two walked back hand in hand. Not seeing their son in the water, they headed up the mountain. They picked up eggs whenever they saw them. Ye Heng carried a basket, one at a time, down the mountain. He also left some for the tiger. They'd switched to eating eggs; the tigers would eat anything they could find in the space.

Guoguo called out, "Huangbao, Huangbao." A moment later, Huangbao came staggering over, clutching the dog, panting. "Mommy, mommy, daddy, look at the little dog, it's so fun." Yeheng, feeling sorry for his son, said, "Daddy, hold it. Put the dog down." Guoguo picked up the dog and said, "Have fun! Let's go back and eat. We must be hungry." Two adults, one child, and a dog. Back in the presidential suite, Guoguo prepared food while Yeheng washed up. The dog and son sat on the carpet and played. Guoguo heated up some milk for the dog and drank it first. Then he went to make dumplings, a leek and pork dumpling. Yeheng came out of the shower and went to help Guoguo in the kitchen. Soon, a table of delicious food was ready. Guoguo said, "Brother Ye, go outside and pick a durian and a peach for after dinner." Yeheng said, "Okay." Yeheng left with a basin of water. Huangbao and the little dog heard this and both ran out. This was their favorite thing to do. Ye Heng was at a loss for words. Such a simple thing, yet it still had a tail on its back. He cut the durian, picked up his son, and let him pick apples, pears, and peaches. He didn't dare let him pick them, itching for him. He picked the peaches himself, washed them by the water, and brought them back to the house. A small tail followed him, eagerly. Guoguo had cooked the dumplings. "Let's eat." Ye Heng cared for his son while Guoguo fed the dog. She blew on the dumplings until they were no longer burnt, then handed them to him, saying, "Eat." "Yes, thank you, Mommy," he said, "Woof woof." Guoguo said, "It's nice to have you as a dog." "Woof woof." Guoguo: "Eat." Guoguo fed the dog and ate slowly. Ye Heng washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen while Guoguo took a bath. The three of them slept in the big bed. The dog had a kennel on the carpet, where he slept, as he pleased.