The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 137

A few days later, at the prefect's residence.

Xu Tian was trying to figure out how to increase crop yields when, at that moment, the guards arrived.

Without looking up, he asked, "What is it?"

The guard nodded and said, "Grand Tutor Xu, the county magistrate has come to visit."

Xu Tian nodded, indicating that he understood.

He then gathered the papers on the table, stood up, and walked out of the room.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw the county magistrate walking towards me.

Xu Tian quickly asked him, "Magistrate, have you found the potatoes?"

The magistrate gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Grand Tutor, I'm really sorry, I haven't found any potatoes."

Xu Tian didn't show much emotion on his face, but he already knew what was going on in his heart.

"This... I'm so sorry." The magistrate's hands were trembling slightly, and he only hoped that Xu Tian wouldn't blame him.

Xu Tian simply nodded and said, "It's alright."

Nevertheless, the magistrate continued to apologize, though he was somewhat alarmed.

Seeing his reaction, Xu Tian guessed that he was worried about Xu Tian's dissatisfaction with him, and said helplessly, "These potatoes are hard to find anyway, I don't blame you, it's alright, go back to your official business."

The magistrate was finally somewhat relieved and turned to leave while apologizing.

Xu Tian rubbed his temples.

I must have been really too scary...

After thinking it over, he returned to his room and continued working on how to increase crop yields.

After thinking everything through, he suddenly felt bored and sat listlessly on the corridor, feeling quite listless.

He looked at the sky; it was still early, so he decided to go out for a stroll.

He has been in Jinzhou for some time now, but he still hasn't had the chance to go out and see the streets.

Thinking this, he walked out of the Prime Minister's residence with his hands behind his back.

Outside the Prime Minister's residence was a long, bustling street. It was still daylight, and many people were shopping on the street. The aroma of food from some shops filled the air.

At that moment, Xu Tian caught a glimpse of a merchant dressed in Western Region clothing selling goods on a street stall. On the merchant's stall cloth were potatoes and other items.

Xu Tian never expected that he would run into Tudou just by going out for a walk.

The Western Region merchant now looked bitter, his face filled with an indescribable helplessness as he looked at the goods that no one was selling.

Xu Tian's eyes brightened slightly. After stepping forward and meeting the merchant, he immediately asked, "How much are your potatoes?"

The merchant was stunned when he heard the voice. After he came to his senses, he looked up and saw Xu Tian standing in front of him.

He asked, somewhat incredulously, "Are you really going to buy my potatoes?"

Xu Tian nodded. "That's right, I want to buy your potatoes now. How much do you want?"

Upon hearing that something no one wanted before suddenly had someone to sell it to, the merchant was eager to make a move and immediately said, "Ten copper coins, all of them are yours!"

Hearing that the price offered was so cheap, Xu Tian quickly took out 10 copper coins, but since he had already taken so many potatoes, he simply added another copper coin.

"Thank you, thank you," the businessman said repeatedly, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Xu Tian waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so grateful.

Then he looked at the potatoes in his hand, smiled slightly. With these potatoes, he had a way to grow them. The problem was that there weren't enough potatoes, so he asked the merchant, "Where did you get these potatoes?"