novelaction Chapter 195: All preparations are complete, ready to depart.
Chapter 195: All preparations are complete, ready to depart.
Ying Wuyou seemed to pay little attention to the arrival of the rulers from those several countries. After a heart-to-heart, in-depth conversation with Lady Wang, Ying Wuyou set off for the Meng family that afternoon. Unfortunately, she was unable to meet Meng Tian himself during her visit. Left with no other option, Ying Wuyou had to leave temporarily.
After leaving the Meng residence, Ying Wuyou arrived at the estate, where a pile of brand-new yarn was laid out. Seeing the yarn, Ying Wuyou couldn't help but beam with joy. She walked over and examined it carefully, selecting some that she particularly liked to take with her. Then, carrying the yarn, Ying Wuyou embarked on her journey back to the palace.
Back in the palace, Ying Wuyou immediately sought out Lady Wang and handed her the yarn. She patiently explained to Lady Wang the techniques and methods of knitting. To everyone's surprise, Lady Wang displayed exceptional talent in this area, learning at an astonishing speed. Before long, Lady Wang had mastered the basic knitting techniques and could begin knitting sweaters with ease.
Seeing that Madam Wang had grasped the technique so quickly and mastered it, with her hands moving nimbly and skillfully, Ying Wuyou was very happy. So he stopped disturbing her and quietly turned back to Chaohua Palace.
Upon entering the hall, Ying Wuyou softly called out, "System, could you please help me find some more books related to economics?"
The system immediately responded: 【Okay, host, please wait a moment!】
Before long, the system successfully retrieved tens of thousands of related data. Faced with such a massive amount of information, Ying Wuyou felt somewhat overwhelmed and dizzy, but she still mustered her energy and carefully selected from the many books, eventually finding a few well-known works, and then calmly began to read them attentively.
Before she knew it, the sun had quietly set, and night, like a giant black velvet blanket, slowly covered the entire earth. Ying Wuyou stretched lazily, as if trying to drive away all the day's fatigue. After a simple dinner, she dragged her somewhat heavy steps, and with Cui'er's help, quickly washed up before collapsing onto the warm kang (heated brick bed) and soon drifting off to sleep.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and onto Ying Wuyou's bed, waking her from her slumber. Ying Wuyou rubbed her sleepy eyes, got up, dressed, and sat down at her desk, continuing to peruse the thick economics book. The dense text and complex data didn't bore her; instead, they drew her more and more engrossed.
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a servant who came to report that Meng Tian requested an audience. Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou quickly put down the book in his hand, straightened his clothes, and ordered, "Please come in quickly!" A moment later, Meng Tian strode into the reception room.
Ying Wuyou warmly greeted him, smiling as she said to Meng Tian, "General Meng, please have a seat!" As she spoke, Cui'er brought Meng Tian a steaming cup of ginger and brown sugar tea and handed it to him.
Meng Tian looked curiously at the black liquid in the porcelain cup before him, carefully picked it up, and took a small sip. Instantly, his eyes widened, and he asked with a face full of surprise, "This is actually sweet?"
Ying Wuyou smiled and nodded, explaining, "That's right. This is brown sugar produced from sugarcane I purchased in the Chu Kingdom a few days ago, combined with some ginger to make tea. Drinking it on this cold winter day can effectively dispel the cold."
Upon hearing this, Meng Tian's heart stirred, and he hurriedly asked, "Then what is the yield of sugarcane? Is it enough to meet the needs of the army? If so, I would like to boil some of this sugar water for the soldiers to drink so that they can resist the cold."
However, Ying Wuyou shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Alas, the yield of sugarcane for making sugar is not large. Currently, only the Chu Kingdom grows sugarcane, and the quantity is extremely limited, so it is really impossible to produce sugar on a large scale."
Hearing Ying Wuyou's words, Meng Tian couldn't help but sigh deeply, then slowly said, "Alas, the harsh winter is truly unbearable for our soldiers fighting on the front lines! The biting wind cuts like a knife, making people shiver all over. The skin of many soldiers is cracked from the cold, some even bleeding profusely. It's heartbreaking to see them like this. Whenever I see them like this, my heart aches terribly." As he spoke, his brows furrowed tightly, his face full of worry.
At this moment, Ying Wuyou took out a well-organized book on coal mining technology from his pocket, carefully handed it to Meng Tian, and said softly, "General Meng, you don't need to worry too much. With this coal mining technology, the soldiers' heating problem can be easily solved."
Upon hearing this, Meng Tian's eyes flashed with delight. He quickly reached out and took the precious document, placing it gently against his chest as if it were a treasure. He then solemnly clasped his hands in a salute to Ying Wuyou, saying, "Excellent! With this, the soldiers will be spared the suffering of the severe cold. On behalf of all the soldiers of Qin, I thank Your Highness for your great kindness!"
Ying Wuyou quickly waved her hand and shook her head, saying, "General Meng, you flatter me. This is just what I, as a princess of Qin, should do. Now everything is ready, we are just waiting for the right opportunity. I hope that General Meng can lead the army to set off as soon as possible and complete the mission quickly."
Meng Tian nodded and replied, "Princess, rest assured, all the men on my side are ready, and we originally planned to set off for the expedition tomorrow morning. However..." He paused slightly, as if he had remembered something important.
Seeing this, Ying Wuyou hurriedly asked, "But what is it? General Meng, please speak freely."
After a moment's thought, Meng Tian continued, "In my humble opinion, this operation is of great importance, and it is not advisable to reveal our whereabouts too early, so as not to arouse the vigilance and interference of other countries."
After hearing this, Ying Wuyou nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "General Meng's words are very reasonable."
Meng Tian then added, "I have already made arrangements for this matter. I will publicly declare that this trip is on the orders of His Majesty to go to Mount Li to build his mausoleum. In this way, we can not only deceive others, but also legitimately mobilize troops and supplies to ensure the smooth progress of the operation."
Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou couldn't help but picture the magnificent and imposing Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, secretly marveling at the wisdom and creativity of the ancients. She nodded gently and smiled at Meng Tian, saying, "Very well. General Meng, you've worked hard this time. I hope everything goes smoothly and you return in triumph soon."
Meng Tian bowed again and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Princess. If there is nothing else important, I will take my leave now."
Ying Wuyou smiled and nodded, saying, "General Meng, please make yourself at home." Then, Meng Tian turned and strode away, his figure gradually disappearing into the night outside the door.