The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 175

After drawing his longsword, he turned and walked to the land to the side, finding several good plots of land suitable for growing crops.

Confused, the group exchanged glances and followed.

Seeing that they were following, Xu Tian used his sword to cut the potato into several pieces and explained, "Leave a few small holes in these potato pieces. These holes are where the sprouts will come out. After drying them for a day, bury them in the soil. Remember, these holes must be facing upwards."

As he spoke, he had already cut several more pieces of potato.

His words were simple and clear, and the border general and his adjutant understood them, but they had never actually tried it.

Xu Tian then handed the chopped potato pieces to the border general and his adjutant, and said with a smile, "You can take some people to plant and try it the next day."

The two men smiled wryly, feeling as if they had transformed into farmers or students humbly seeking advice on how to cultivate the land.

At this moment, Yan Ji walked over slowly.

Her feet were in the mud, but she didn't feel dirty. After being treated by the military doctor, she was in much better spirits.

Her personal maid has fully recovered.

When the border general saw Yan Ji arrive, he paused for a moment, then remained silent.

Xu Tian noticed something was off between the two.

In fact, Xu Tian had noticed that the border general would often be in a daze after he brought Yan Ji back.

Now that Yan Ji has arrived, she probably has something to say to the border general.

It would be better for me to leave sooner rather than later.

The adjutant on the other side had the same idea.

Yan Ji then thanked Xu Tian and the others, saying, "Thank you so much, Grand Tutor Xu, General, and Adjutant, for these past few days. If it weren't for you, I would probably be dead in the Western Regions right now."

Xu Tian smiled and said, "Princess Chang'an, you flatter me."

When the border general heard Xu Tian address Yan Ji as Princess Chang'an, his expression changed.

"No, not at all." Yan Ji shook her head. "At that time, I was powerless to help the Tang people. If it weren't for Grand Tutor Xu's timely intervention, I would have been heartbroken from guilt. Later, I was whipped and sent to the Cold Palace. No doctor came. If it weren't for the general and his adjutant coming to rescue me, I would have died from my injuries along with my maid. I must thank you for such kindness."

Xu Tian nodded slightly, "Since Princess Chang'an is so grateful, then we also thank you for your appreciation."

"I have nothing to give you right now, please forgive me."

"Of course, of course," the adjutant said with a hearty laugh.

Only the border general remained silent throughout.

“Princess, I recently discovered a special type of wheat seed, and I need to find someone to try planting it. Such an important matter must be done as soon as possible. Princess, please forgive me for not being able to have a pleasant conversation with you.” Xu Tian said, bowing to Yan Ji.

Yan Ji nodded gently, "I understand."

After seeing that Yan Ji had agreed, Xu Tian hurriedly left with his adjutant.

Seeing that the two of them had left, the maid simply made an excuse to leave as well.

Having served Yan Ji for many years, she was not unaware of the subtle atmosphere between Yan Ji and the border general.

It is very likely that the two knew each other long ago.

After the maid left, only the border general and Yan Ji remained.

The border general felt somewhat uncomfortable, so he picked up the potatoes and prepared to leave: "Princess Chang'an, I have important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Seeing that he was about to take a step away, Yan Ji hurriedly turned around, looked at him, and called out with slightly red eyes, "Wait."

The border general paused, turned around, bowed deeply, and said to Yan Ji, "Princess Chang'an, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Why must we be so distant?" Yan Ji clenched her hands and asked in a low voice.

"Princess, I am unaware of the situation."