His innermost thoughts were revealed, and he ventured into a fictional dynasty with the system.
Chapter 17 Cotton and Wool
The next day, as Qin Qianluo went out to court, she boarded the carriage carrying two packages. When Prime Minister Qin saw the packages, his eyes lit up, but he didn't ask Qin Qianluo anything. He just thought to himself: What has Luo'er brought out this time? It looks like there's quite a lot of stuff. It seems someone else is going to benefit from this!
The carriage swayed and rattled towards the palace. Although the road surface had been repaired and made quite smooth, the bumps were still unavoidable. This was the capital city's road, already considered one of the best. Qin Qianluo felt uncomfortable from the jolting and complained to 001, "There's already cement, why don't they use it to repair the road? This shaking is making me feel carsick. I'm so tired of carriage rides."
001 coaxed, "Probably nobody expected this, but next time I upgrade, I'll be able to get Luo Bao's favorite off-road vehicle. Luo Bao can drive around Beijing and be the coolest kid in the city!"
Qin Qianluo's eyes lit up, but then, thinking of the current dynasty, they drooped again. She lazily said, "Forget it. Even if I get it, I can only use it in my spatial storage; I can't take it out. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain if someone asks. Besides, we still don't have oil-digging machines yet. A little wobbling is fine. I'll mention to the Emperor later that we should use cement to build roads."
001 thought about the current dynasty. Although upgrading it could bring gasoline, there was really no way to explain the origin of such a large object. So he had to give up and let Luo Bao have his fun in the space. Qin Xiang's eyes lit up. This cement could be used to build roads. Thinking that cement was very strong after it dried, and that it could be used to build dams, why couldn't it be used to build roads, he thought to himself, this cement is indeed a good thing.
At the morning court session, Qin Qianluo submitted her first memorial to the emperor. The emperor and everyone else looked at her with curiosity. After all, Qin Qianluo had only given the method to Prime Minister Qin before and had never actually said anything herself. This was the first time she had submitted a memorial, and everyone was curious about what she had to say. After receiving permission, Qin Qianluo stepped forward, cleared her throat, and said, "Your Majesty, I observe that although the roads look smooth, carriages still experience some bumps, and they require annual repairs, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Now that we have cement, why not use it to repair the roads? This would save money, and the roads would be smooth and durable."
Everyone paused upon hearing this. Indeed, how come they hadn't thought of using cement for road construction? Cement is so strong, the road surface it creates would be smoother and more durable. Most importantly, cement is inexpensive. The Vice Minister of Revenue looked at the Emperor with sparkling eyes. The Emperor was also slightly taken aback, then smiled and praised, "Minister Qin, your plan is truly brilliant! Excellent idea! I approve! Minister of Works, implement it as soon as possible."
After bowing modestly, Qin Qianluo returned to her seat, secretly pleased. With the Minister of Works having received his orders, the others began discussing other state affairs. Qin Qianluo stood listening, feeling somewhat bored. Just as she was about to watch some television, she heard the Grand Minister of Agriculture mentioning the new grain varieties, saying they were growing exceptionally well. Remembering that cotton also needed to be planted, she asked, "001, when is the best time to plant cotton? Isn't it a bit late to bring it out now?"
Upon hearing the sound, the crowd quieted down considerably. They were all puzzled by the mention of cotton, wondering what kind of flower it was and what its purpose was.
001 replied, "It's not too late, Luo Bao. Now is the best season for planting. Cotton is planted between March and May in the spring and between July and September in the autumn. Wool is also processed around this time. Luo Bao, the timing for both is just right."
Hearing 001's reply, Qin Qianlu breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. With the cotton and wool harvested, and the cotton-padded clothes made from them, the people and soldiers on the border won't freeze in winter. The grain harvest will also be plentiful, so everyone can have a warm winter without anyone freezing to death or suffering frostbite."
Upon hearing this, everyone understood that the cotton was for warmth, and they couldn't help but sigh, "Lord Qin is truly thinking of the people at all times!" However, the smell of wool was really unpleasant. Did Lord Qin have a way to remove the smell? Hearing this, the military officers in the court thought of the hardships they endured in the winters at the border, and their eyes reddened. Lord Qin was indeed concerned about the soldiers at the border. Just as the Emperor said, Lord Qin was a lucky star for the Tianxuan Kingdom.
The Emperor was also somewhat moved. Every winter, news of civilians and soldiers freezing to death or suffering from frostbite arrived, and he was powerless to do anything about it, not knowing how to ensure that those people would not freeze to death or suffer from frostbite. Now, what the little girl from the Qin family mentioned in her heart was exactly what was needed now. Thinking of this, the Emperor's gaze towards Qin Qianluo softened even more. As long as this girl from the Qin family did not rebel, he would definitely protect her for a lifetime of peace and happiness. The Crown Prince beside him thought the same way. In fact, they both knew that if this girl wanted to rebel, she would have rebelled long ago. After all, with such a magical 001 helping her, she could do it whenever she wanted. If it were anyone else, they would probably have already caused chaos. But she truly cared about the people and soldiers and never had any other thoughts. Such a kind-hearted girl who was devoted to the people was a blessing for the Tianxuan Kingdom.
General Mu was somewhat moved. Looking at the petite Qin Qianluo before him, he was filled with gratitude. He was grateful that she thought of the soldiers on the border. He thought of the heartache and helplessness he felt when he saw the frozen soldiers while fighting on the border. His gratitude was beyond measure, and he secretly made up his mind to always protect little Qin and keep her from danger.
Qin Qianluo was unaware that she was gradually gaining the status of the group's darling. She was still muttering to herself to 001, "001, I feel like I'm overlooking something, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
001 comforted her, "It's alright, Luo Bao. If you can't remember, just wait until you do. It's probably nothing particularly important."
Qin Qianluo nodded, no longer dwelling on it, and said, "001, I really want to eat braised beef brisket with tomatoes, it's been so long since I've had it."
"Luo Bao, there are ingredients in the space. You can cook some yourself."
Qin Qianluo's eyes widened in shock, and she asked incredulously, "001, you don't want the space anymore? I can blow up the kitchen when I cook!"
001 paused, thinking that her pet Luo Bao was good at everything except cooking. "Forget it, I'll wait until I upgrade Luo Bao next time and get a ready-made one."
Everyone was already immune to the idea that Lord Qin wanted to eat beef. They guessed that in Lord Qin's previous life, cattle were freely available for consumption. They just wondered how the land would be plowed without cattle. And what were tomatoes? Were they a type of vegetable? They had never heard of them before.
Unaware of the others' confusion, Qin Qianluo smiled faintly upon hearing that she could exchange it for something readily available. Belatedly realizing she needed to save face, she said, "Although my cooking might blow up the kitchen, I'm very good at making soup."
Hearing Qin Qianluo's attempt to salvage her dignity, 001 didn't mock her, but instead earnestly agreed, "Yes, yes, Luo Bao's soup is absolutely superb."
Qin Qianluo nodded in satisfaction. Everyone was already used to the endless pampering of their youngest daughter, Qin Xiang. Hearing that Qin Xiang's soup was delicious, everyone wanted to try it. But Qin Xiang said, "Don't even think about it! He hasn't even had any yet." At this time, Qin Xiang didn't know that the first person to taste his youngest daughter's soup was Su Jinyun. When he found out, he was so angry that his eyes turned red, and he argued with Su Jinyun in court for several days. Of course, these are stories for later.
After the court session, Qin Qianluo quickened her pace to her carriage, took out cotton seeds and the information 001 had prepared, and handed them to Vice Minister He of the Ministry of Revenue. Minister He accepted them with profuse thanks, eagerly opened them, and became even more excited upon seeing the contents. He carefully put away the cotton seeds, realizing that cotton was used in this way and that removing the muttony smell from wool was so simple. Minister He happily carried the things Qin Qianluo had given him and walked briskly to the Ministry of Revenue to have the cotton seeds planted.
After handing the items over to Lord He, Qin Qianluo went to the villa. When the scholars saw Qin Qianluo arrive, they felt more at ease knowing that this seemingly young lady was actually a court official and the youngest daughter of Prime Minister Qin, as learned from the gatekeeper over the past few days. They quickly came over to bow and said, "We, the humble people, greet Lord Qin. We have no way to repay Lord Qin's kindness to us and will do our best to complete the tasks assigned to us by Lord Qin."
Qin Qianlu smiled and waved her hand, saying, "I plan to open a shop similar to a bookstore. The shop will need about ten people, and the rest will go to the factory in the suburbs, which will be used to produce books in the future. You can discuss among yourselves who will stay in the bookstore and who will go to the factory. Also, we'll ask a few people to help with the accounting. I'll teach you how to keep accounts. The shop isn't decorated yet, so it will be a bit tough at first, but it won't be as tough once it's open. I'll also buy some people from the factory so that you won't be too overworked and you'll have time to read and study. As for wages, they will be paid monthly, starting today. It will be five taels of silver per person per month, whether it's the shop or the factory. The accountant will get six taels of silver."
Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed. No matter where they went, they could find books. What did a little hard work matter? They had books to read, a place to stay, and such a high monthly wage—there was nothing to complain about. After quickly deciding where they wanted to go, Qin Qianluo gave the bookkeeping method to those who wanted to be accountants, and also gave the shop decoration plans to those willing to work in the shop. She told those who were going to the factory to wait another day. Those who received the items were overjoyed, especially those who wanted to be accountants, who were particularly excited. Looking at the smiling woman before them, everyone knew that this was an opportunity given to them by Young Master Qin. Otherwise, who would offer such a high wage and teach them such a magical bookkeeping method? With tears in their eyes, they bowed and said, "Thank you, Young Master Qin! We will never forget your great kindness."
Qin Qianlu smiled and told everyone to stand up, saying "Work hard," before preparing to go to the outskirts to find a suitable residence. Everyone saw Young Master Qin off, deeply grateful for her efforts. At that moment, neither Qin Qianlu nor the people present could have imagined that some of these people would later become powerful ministers, wielding immense influence in the court, while others would remain by Qin Qianlu's side, helping her expand her business. Even the impoverished scholar Qin Qianlu had helped years later, after achieving great success, remained loyal to her, wholeheartedly protecting her. Qin Qianlu herself never imagined that simply doing what she could would result in so many people protecting her, shielding her from the slightest danger. Of course, these are all stories for later.
Qin Qian landed in the suburbs and searched for a long time before finally finding a very satisfactory house. She negotiated the price with the owner, bought it, had 001 print out the house's floor plan, and then went home to design the decoration of the farmhouse.
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