What Xu Zhifu said was right. She had never thought about this before.

But now that Xu Zhifu said it so bluntly, it was inevitable that people would suspect what her intentions were.

"What do you mean by this, sir?"

Prefect Xu came straight to the point and said,

"I can see that you are different from ordinary women.

If an ordinary woman meets a man who offers himself to her, she will not resist like you. He is just a man, so she will accept him.

She may even think that she is very charming and that such a man can't make any waves in her hands.

But you are different. I can see that you take relationships seriously and respect the men in your backyard.

But Su Yu, with your looks and strength, if you must be different from other women in this world,

You have no power, no family, how can you refuse? "

Su Yu heard what Xu Zhifu said, but she didn't understand what she meant.

"Your Excellency is right, but the business I have done in Cangzhou City, your Excellency's territory, is all your achievements.

Will Your Excellency just watch me get poached by someone else?"

In order to increase the weight, Su Yu also informed in advance,

"Do you know about sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are a crop discovered by common people in a remote area. They are drought-resistant, highly adaptable, and can produce nearly 1,000 kilograms per mu.

After being cooked, it is sweet and delicious, and can be used as a staple food to fill your stomach.

Are these things not acceptable to adults?"

Although the sweet potatoes have not been planted yet, but judging by the proportion of planting in the mansion,

Su Yu felt that it would be no problem to produce 1,000 kilograms of sweet potatoes per mu, it was just that the harvest time had not yet arrived.

When Xu Zhifu heard what Su Yu said about the sweet potato production, he immediately stood up in shock.

He took two quick steps to Su Yu and said excitedly,

"Are you serious? Can these sweet potatoes really yield nearly a thousand kilograms per mu?!"

Xu Zhifu recently collected information about Su Yu and learned that she was growing sweet potatoes on her farm.

She only knew that the yield per mu was considerable, but she had never heard of a yield of nearly a thousand kilograms per mu!

You should know that the current mainstream crops such as millet and rice only have an output of 200 to 300 kilograms per mu in a good year.

This sweet potato can actually weigh 1,000 kilograms! That’s four or five times the yield!

Wouldn’t it be possible for all people in the world to fill their stomachs then?

Su Yu looked at the excited Xu Zhifu and said affirmatively,

"Yes, if you don't believe me, you can go with me to Xiguo Village to weigh the harvest this winter.

The climate in Cangzhou is suitable, and we can grow sweet potatoes twice a year."

When Governor Xu heard Su Yu say that they could grow two crops a year, he was shocked!

Crops can yield 1,000 kilograms per mu, and there can be two harvests a year!

Wouldn’t it mean that no one in their Western Dynasty would starve to death in the future?

Seeing how much Xu Zhifu valued sweet potatoes, Su Yu took the opportunity to say,

"I offer these crops to you, sir. Would you be willing to help me?"

Xu Zhifu was very excited, but when he heard Su Yu's words, it was like someone poured a bucket of cold water on his head.

She originally wanted to use the Chu Xuan incident to directly let her son take the position.

But when the sweet potato appeared, she...

It seems that she has more confidence to let her son take the position!

Xu Zhifu patted Su Yu's shoulder earnestly and said,

"Su Yu! This Chu Xuan is just the son of a prefect. You are so passive when dealing with him alone.

You should know that with the sweet potatoes, soaps and other things in your hands,

It is destined to be unknown, destined to be known by the capital, and by the entire Western Dynasty.

In this way, the sons of the noble families in the capital will know you. When they understand your ability,

How many people do you think you can refuse?"

Su Yu looked at Xu Zhifu in shock.

"grown ups!"

Su Yu only knew that handing over the sweet potato would allow Xu Zhifu to protect her against Wancheng Zhifu.

But I never thought that handing over the sweet potato to Prefect Xu would lead to so many things.

Su Yu understood that what Xu Zhifu said was definitely not groundless.

To those noble families in the capital, her appearance was not important at all.

But the recipes in her hands, the knowledge in her head, her business is different.

These things are very popular in the eyes of those people.

To them, she is just a money bag that can be easily taken!

When Prefect Xu saw Su Yu's shocked expression, he could tell that she immediately understood the meaning of her words.

I can't help but sigh at Su Yu's cleverness, he really understood everything at once.

"Have you ever considered entering the government?"

Su Yu replied,

"Your Excellency wants me to take part in the imperial examination?

But I am a commoner, and people of Shang nationality should not be able to participate in the imperial examinations in the Western Dynasty."

Su Yu has been here for so long, and he has gradually acquired some common sense.

Her household registration was registered by Fufeng, and it was a business registration.

It is true that what Xu Zhifu said is true. Climbing up step by step by taking the imperial examination is much better than being a businessman and letting others manipulate you.

But it is undeniable that her identity as a merchant brought her a lot of money.

There was no way she would put down her bowl and chopsticks and curse.

Xu Zhifu looked at Su Yu and was very satisfied. She was very smart, but she was a little old for studying.

But with her intelligence, she could turn things around if she read some books and passed the imperial examination.

It's much better than being a businessman!

"I can change your nationality for you."

After hearing this, Su Yu finally understood the purpose of Xu Zhifu calling her over.

But changing nationality is not easy, what is her reason?

"What are your conditions?"

Hearing this, Xu Zhifu laughed out loud and praised,

"You are really smart!"

Then the conversation changed,

"I want you to marry my son as your legal husband!"

Su Yu's pupils shrank in shock when he heard this. He couldn't believe what he heard.

"Your Excellency, do you know..."

Before Su Yu could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Xu Zhifu.

"I know you've married a husband, and I know you value relationships.

But Su Yu, you don't have the ability to protect them, and you don't have the power to protect yourself.

Only by taking the scientific examinations and climbing up the ladder can you take control of your own life."

Xu Zhifu patted Su Yu's shoulder and promised solemnly,

"As long as you marry Jiyue as your legal husband, I can change your status as a scholar and introduce you to a great scholar.

Help you enter the official career faster and take control of your own life faster,

And with my Xu Mansion as your backer, no one in this Cangzhou City dares to bully you!"

When Su Yu heard what Xu Zhifu said, he was a little dazed for a moment.

How did her life become like this? Why was she always threatened after traveling through time? Why could she never make her own decisions?

For a moment, Su Yu wanted to naively ask Magistrate Xu, if he didn't change his status as a scholar but just changed it to a farmer, would he not have to marry Xu Jiuyue?

Xu Zhifu looked at Su Yu, who was shocked, and shook his head.

"Su Yu, it's okay to value feelings, but you have to have the ability to do so. Think about it carefully."

Seeing Su Yu like this, although Xu Zhifu shook his head on the surface, he was still relieved in his heart.

If Su Yu really agreed, she would be worried to death!

……

Su Yu came out in a daze. Xu Jiuyue, who had been waiting for her, immediately stepped forward excitedly and said,

"Su Yu! You're out! Did my mother give you any trouble?"

Su Yu looked at the excited Xu Jiuyue and felt very uncomfortable.

"Mr. Xu, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

After saying that, without waiting for Xu Jiuyue to react, Su Yu bowed to the people, turned around and left with Fu Feng and Da Zhuang.

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