Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

Let's talk about Guoguo and Yeheng. Guoguo had been cooking at the front of the group as they arrived for lunch. After more than half a month, they arrived at the East China Sea and set up camp. They set up camp! There was a tent in the car, just ten miles from the sea.

People from Duanping Prefecture and Chengzhong Prefecture rushed over.

Ye Heng summoned several ministers to the tent. Two prefects, one named Hai Chong and the other named He Ying, were middle-aged men. Ye Heng said first: "I heard that there were harassments from pirates. Tell me, what's the situation?" He Ying, the prefect of Chengzhong Prefecture, said: "The Chengzhong Prefecture under my jurisdiction has been harassed many times. Last year was particularly severe, and I had to report to the court. The government office has too few soldiers to resist. Besides, the pirates retreat to the sea when they can't beat them, and we can't chase them. The fishermen's small boats are useless. We don't have big ships and can't go to sea to chase the enemy. We can only beat the enemy away, but we can't completely eliminate the trouble. I have to report to the emperor." The prefect of Duanping Prefecture: "My Duanping Prefecture has suffered the most damage. The people of our two prefectures have also agreed to chase the enemy together, but we can't eliminate the trouble. We can only strengthen vigilance. Soldiers patrol the prefecture and rush to where there is trouble. The people can't live a peaceful life."

Ye Heng: "You go back first and recruit migrant workers to the East China Sea. Build dams and houses on the seashore and station troops here in the future. People must sign up voluntarily and no one should be forced. They work here and get paid for every day. If they don't want to work anymore, they can go home at any time. Food and accommodation are provided and the daily wage is 30 coins. If you don't take a day off in a month, you will get a bonus of 500 coins. The two prefects, after you go back, evaluate the officials in your own prefectures. I will arrange a second evaluation. If you don't do a good job, take this opportunity to resign and go home to farm." He Ying stood up: "Okay. I'll remember this and do it when I get back. Your Highness will report it." Ye Heng nodded. Hai Chong: "Your Highness, I have to go back to work." Ye Heng: "Let's go."

Duanping Prefecture was very close, so Ye Heng did not enter the city but stationed outside it, close to the sea.

Guoguo's tent was ready. She went inside to rest for a while, showered, and changed into clean clothes. Then she went out to check the terrain. She asked Xiao Shunzi to scan the terrain, the size of the nearby buildings and the sea area, and draw a topographic map! Ten minutes later, Xiao Shunzi's voice echoed in Guoguo's mind, "Master, we have a map of the surrounding area for thousands of miles, and a map of the vast sea." Guoguo returned to the tent and drew the curtain. Her tent had a zipper. She returned to the space and printed out the blueprint. She made two copies, one for Ye Heng and one for herself.

Guoguo soon emerged from the tent and sat down to survey the terrain. Duanping Prefecture, Chengzhong Prefecture, and the sea areas along the East China Sea were all displayed. Guoguo examined the blueprint and had a copy delivered to Yeheng.

Ye Heng marked the locations of the two prefectures and returned to his tent. Xiaodong also arrived, and Huangbao came out. The four of them looked at the blueprint. Ye Heng thought for a moment and said, "In the future, we'll have to station troops here. As for how many, we'll have to wait and see. We'll build dams along the coast and launch an offensive." Guoguo: "We can build higher walls, like city walls, to protect the people of the prefecture. We have to speed up the cement experiments and make them quickly. We can buy it, but if we use too much, it won't be suitable." Ye Heng understood what Guoguo meant. Huangbao: "You can buy it. Baobao has a steel mill, Daddy." Ye Heng nodded. Huangbao observed Xiaodong's expression and said no more. It wasn't because he was wary of Xiaodong, but because he was afraid that people outside would hear. Guoguo communicated with Xiao Shunzi and monitored the outside. Guoguo: "Let's talk now." Ye Heng: "Xiaodong, listen and don't tell anyone else." Xiaodong nodded, "I know." "Cement is a hard substance that solidifies when it comes into contact with water. If used to build a city wall, the wall will be stronger and less vulnerable." Guoguo added: "Piles can be driven in water, and it solidifies when it comes into contact with water, so it can dissolve and solidify quickly." Ye Heng: "Today, let the two governments find migrant workers to build the city wall. This will better protect the people living by the sea. We will also go to the sea at the same time to conduct reconnaissance and training." Xiaodong: "Yes, the East China Sea is also our sea. The people rely on the sea to fish for a living, so we have a responsibility to protect it."

Ye Heng suggested, "Let's go out for a walk, take a look at the coastline, and get familiar with the terrain." Lao Si and Huan Huan led people to set up tents, build fires, cook, and some people went to the beach to take a look around.

Li Biaotou and his men worked in an orderly manner, finding a place to unload the truck and setting up a large tent. The truck was loaded with wood, logs one by one. The supplies were unloaded inside, and canvas was spread on top to protect it from the rain. A layer of wooden boards was placed on the ground to protect it from moisture. The Ministry of Revenue staff followed suit. Seeing that the soldiers didn't seem to want to help, the fourth brother shouted, "Everyone, go set up the tent and help with the work."

Huan Huan saw this and called a soldier from the battalion and said, "Go and help set up the tents to store the supplies we need." The soldiers shouted, "It's the warlord."

Li Baotou finally felt relieved. The fireman set up a pot to cook, but there was nothing. He went to ask the general. Lieutenant General Li said: "How should I know? You are stupid. Someone cooked for you along the way. How could you not know? Go ask the princess."

Chai Jingren went to find Guoguo. "Sister, where are the pots and pans?" Guoguo glanced at him and said, "I thought you wouldn't ask. You just marched." Guoguo waved her hand, and the tent was filled with pots and pans. Huanhuan said with a smile, "Thank you, sister." Huanhuan happily moved everything out, and then asked someone to move things in. Guoguo: "Let's look in the trucks out back. There's food and vegetables." Huanhuan: "Thank you, sister." Trucks of goods were unloaded and covered with canvas. A cooking area was quickly set up. Buckets of water rolled down from the trucks, and there was water. The vegetables and fruits were washed and ready to be cooked. The firemen cooked. A row of kitchens were connected. Several generals took the lead in setting up tents and rested together for the night, with four people per tent.

The scene was bustling with activity. Ye Heng and Xiao Dong led a few men to inspect the coastal terrain, then walked a long way out. Ye Heng said, "Don't worry about the dangerous areas. Just build protective walls on the flat areas. Build a house not far away so the soldiers can rest."

Xiaodong nodded, "If something happens, we can light a fire. That way our people can see it and come here in time." Yeheng: "Yes, that's a good idea. Let's brainstorm and come up with a good plan...."

At night, after dinner and rest, Ye Heng heard a soldier say that the food was not as good as the food cooked on the road. Another soldier said, "You should be content. If you want to eat good food, cook it yourself."

"This meal is okay, but you're not satisfied with the big white steamed bun." "Okay, Xiao Wang, stop talking about him." "Yeah."

Ye Heng looked at the soldiers and left. He went back to his own tent. Guoguo had moved her tent away from the army, to the side. As a woman, it was inconvenient for her to wash and brush her teeth, which Ye Heng understood. Xiaodong's tent was right next to Huanhuan's. The fourth child also wanted to be with Huanhuan. Xiaodong said, "Uncle, you're older now, you can live in your own tent. We're still young and live together." The fourth child said, "Okay." Xiaodong added, "We're all together anyway, going in and out of this door." The fourth child thought about it and agreed. Guoguo listened to them and said, "Daddy, stay with us. Let's hang a cloth to separate us." The fourth child said, "Okay." He just wanted to be closer to the child.

The last place had only these two tents, and behind them was a large wooden tent for storing supplies. Guoguo said, "Brother Ye, build tents for the five hundred secret guards. We can't let them get caught in the rain." Ye Heng replied, "Okay. I'll listen." Ye Heng hadn't worried about these things, letting them fend for themselves. Guoguo's concern and kindness were truly hers, and she subtly influenced Ye Heng.

Now the secret guards had a place to sleep. Guoguo looked at the large tent at the back. Quilts and clothes had been distributed, leaving this tent empty. She asked Ye Heng to watch the entrance. Although there was a curtain covering it, Guoguo still asked him to watch it for safety. Guoguo filled the tent with eggs, vegetables, pork, rice, flour, grains, oil, and other items. Ye Heng asked the secret guards to guard it personally.

Ye Heng inspected the camp. Everyone was tired from the day. It was quiet and peaceful. A soldier stood guard. Ye Heng said, "Every once in a while, just walk back and forth and take a look." Soldier: "Yes! Your Highness!"

Ye Heng returned to the tent. Guo Guo had brought out a small table. Xiao Dong, Huan Huan, and Lao Si were all there. Guo Guo was boiling water for tea. Guo Guo had placed a large basket of pastries and other items nearby. They were drinking tea, eating fruit, and chatting. Ye Heng said, "Not bad!" Lao Si said, "Of course! I have a wonderful daughter." Xiao Dong smiled and said, "I have a wonderful sister." Ye Heng, for once, was childish, "I have a wonderful wife." Hahaha! Everyone laughed.

At midnight, all four of them went to the space. The three men stripped off and bathed in the pool, while Huangbao had a particularly good time. Guoguo lay outside in the tent. Later, Ye Heng called her in and slept there. After a good night's sleep, Ye Heng went outside to check on the surroundings. Seeing that it was still dark, he returned to the tent to boil water, drink tea, and read. He was currently reading a book on sea warfare techniques.

After Guoguo had a good sleep, she cooked in her space and served it to Daddy and Xiaodong. Xiaodong looked at the crops in the yard and said, "They're growing so well!" The fourth brother said, "Yes! When Guoguo was very little, she grew food here for us. She's been helping with housework since she was little. Otherwise, we wouldn't have a good life." The fourth brother said to Xiaodong, "Dong, don't tell anyone what we see when we go out." Xiaodong said, "Uncle Si, I know."

"Let's go pick some vegetables." Xiaodong: "I'll get the basket." The two of them set to work. Lao Si: "Look at those cucumbers, they're so nice, so green and juicy." Huang Bao went into the water to make it rain. Lao Si laughed heartily. The space was filled with spiritual energy. Lao Si: "Huang Bao, it would be great to plant lotus flowers here. We can eat lotus seeds and lotus roots, which we have back home." Huang Bao: "Okay. I'll go find some seeds." Huang Bao, naked, found some seeds and scattered them in the muddy pond. There was a small lake in the space, and Huang Bao planted them there.

Guoguo finished cooking and called Daddy to eat. Seeing that they were picking vegetables, she said, "Let Xiao Shunzi pick them. We should go out after we eat." After that, Guoguo took the food and went out of the space to eat with Yeheng.

Huangbao: "Grandpa, it's time for brother Guibao to eat." Xiaodong: "Okay, let's go eat." The fourth child saw many baskets of eggs in the space and took a few to the kitchen to cook. Huangbao ate porridge and steamed buns by himself. He also ate the dishes cooked by his mother. There was milk next to it. Xiaodong said, "Huangbao, drink milk, it's good for your health." Huangbao: "Yes, I'll drink it later." The fourth child brought out the boiled eggs, "Eat." Xiaodong first gave one to his younger brother, "Brother, eat it." Huangbao: "Yes, thank you, brother." The fourth child took a big bite of the egg, "It's delicious! I haven't eaten it in a long time."

Xiaodong looked at Lao Si and said, "Uncle Si, you won't have a good meal!" Lao Si said carelessly without any shame, "I haven't been home much recently, so I haven't had a good meal." Huang Bao: "Then Huang Bao will roast a whole lamb for grandpa." He shouted, "Xiao Shunzi, go kill a few lambs." "Okay, little master." After a while, Xiao Shunzi came back with five lambs. He washed them in water again. Huang Bao: "Brother, can you take a look?" There was a rack in the yard. Lao Si helped put the lambs on and put them on the fire. He wanted to light a fire but didn't know what to use. He asked, "Huang Bao, what do I use to light a fire?" Huang Bao went to the house to get a lighter and flicked a flame. Lao Si: "What's this good thing?" "Lighter." He gave it to Lao Si. Lao Si smiled, lit the fire, and put it out. "It works." He put it in his pocket.

The fourth child built a fire on the ground and roasted the lamb. Xiaodong went to the kitchen to get salt, chili powder, oil, and a brush. The fourth child: "Everything is ready!" Huangbao smiled and said nothing, afraid that grandpa would say something. The rain stopped. The air was misty. Huangbao stretched his arms and legs, feeling so comfortable! The crops were growing vigorously, and Huangbao said, "It's time to harvest again." Xiaodong: "I'll go harvest." Huangbao asked: "Brother, can you do it?" "Yes." "Brother Dong, don't go, let Xiaoshunzi do it, you should go out." "Okay." Huangbao sent Xiaodong out. The fourth child was still roasting the lamb, "Grandpa, you have to go out too!" The fourth child: "I'll wait a while." Huangbao: "Okay."