nycdaug Chapter 46 is named 'Road to Wealth and Prosperity'
Chapter 46 is named 'Road to Wealth and Prosperity'
The next day, Ying Wuyou went to the manor. As soon as she arrived, Zhao Ran came to report, "Miss, we have found a craftsman to carve the stone tablet. He is said to be the best craftsman in Xianyang City, and he lives in the west of the city. However, he is unwilling to come to the manor. Should we send the stone tablet to his house to have it carved?"
Ying Wuyou listened attentively to Zhao Ran's report. After she finished speaking, Ying Wuyou replied, "Alright, then send it over." Then she asked Zhao Ran, "By the way, have you chosen the stone tablet?" Zhao Ran nodded quickly and said, "Yes, I have. Would you like to take a look, Miss?" Ying Wuyou smiled and nodded, saying, "Then let me take a look!"
Next, Ying Wuyou saw a stone tablet that appeared to be about three and a half meters high and two meters wide. The tablet was grayish-white in color, and it looked hard with a smooth surface. Ying Wuyou reached out and touched the tablet, feeling its coolness through her fingertips. She examined the tablet closely and noticed fine lines on it, like naturally formed patterns.
“This stone tablet is nice. You can deliver it later. Boss Zhao is coming over soon, so I want him to believe the name,” Ying Wuyou asked curiously.
“Yes, Miss,” Zhao Ran replied respectfully. Ying Wuyou continued, “You can go ahead and get back to work.” Zhao Ran replied, “Yes.”
Ying Wuyou then strolled around the courtyard, walking slowly. She stopped at the pigsty. She saw Zhu Xiaozhu standing there, holding some food to feed the pigs. Ying Wuyou looked at Zhu Xiaozhu and asked softly, "How many pigs are left?" Zhu Xiaozhu trembled at the sound of her voice, nearly dropping the food. He looked up, a surprised expression on his face, but when he recognized his young mistress, he immediately relaxed. He hurriedly replied, "Miss, thirty pigs were used for road repairs, and now there are twenty left." Ying Wuyou nodded slightly, indicating she understood.
She continued, "Hmm, let me see." Then, Ying Wuyou slowly approached the pigsty. Thanks to Ying Wuyou's careful renovation, the pigsty had become spacious and tidy. The entire pigsty maintained excellent hygiene and appeared exceptionally clean.
However, to Ying Wuyou's disappointment, the pigs, which had been growing for nearly half a year, did not become as plump and healthy as she had hoped. They looked somewhat thin, seemingly lacking sufficient nutrition. Ying Wuyou sighed helplessly, silently pondering how to improve the situation.
After all, these pigs were the first thing she did after transmigrating. However, although she solved the problem of the pig's odor, the pig breeding cycle was too long and the pigs didn't gain weight, which was simply unacceptable.
Therefore, Ying Wuyou decided to make a proper plan and find ways to improve the pigs' growth rate and weight. She thought of trying some new feed formulas or increasing the pigs' exercise to promote their development. At the same time, she also realized the need to pay attention to the feed supply in winter, ensuring that the pigs received sufficient nutrition during the cold season. Ying Wuyou secretly resolved to find a solution to the problem and help these pigs thrive.
After reading it, Ying Wuyou said to Zhu Xiaozhu, "Go find Uncle Liu and get some money to buy another fifty piglets." Zhu Xiaozhu quickly replied, "Yes, Miss, but what if we run out of pig feed in winter?" Ying Wuyou asked Zhu Xiaozhu, "You used to raise pigs for your uncle. What kind of feed did you give them in winter?"
Zhu Xiaozhu said, "My uncle usually sells most of the pigs in winter, and stores some hay or other alternative food in advance."
Upon hearing Zhu Xiaozhu's words, Ying Wuyou said, "I'll find a way to resolve this as soon as possible. Just buy the piglets back first." Zhu Xiaozhu acknowledged the order and replied, "Yes."
After instructing Zhu Xiaozhu, Uncle Liu came to call Ying Wuyou, saying he was looking for the boss. Ying Wuyou asked Uncle Liu to invite the man to the main courtyard first. Ying Wuyou had just sat down in the main courtyard when she saw Uncle Liu bring Zhao Fugui in.
"Haha, Princess Jiayang, it's been a long time!" Zhao Fugui said with a smile as he walked into the main courtyard.
Ying Wuyou smiled and stood up to greet him, "Boss Zhao, how have you been? Please have a seat."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two got straight to the point. Zhao Fugui bowed and asked, "May I ask what brings Princess Jiayang here?"
Ying Wuyou smiled and replied, "It's a good thing."
Zhao Fugui looked astonished and pressed for an answer: "Good news? What good news is it?"
Ying Wuyou parted her lips slightly and said, "Now that the road has been completed, I will naturally not forget the promise I made to you. The reason I summoned you here today is precisely for this matter."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fugui was overjoyed and eagerly asked, "Is what the princess said true?"
Ying Wuyou smiled slightly and said, "Of course, I have two important matters to discuss with you. The first is to ask you if you have decided on a name for this road. You, Boss Zhao, have the sole right to name it!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fugui could no longer contain his excitement. He suddenly stood up and said excitedly, "I knew the princess would keep her word. Princess, I have already decided that this road will be called the Road of Wealth and Prosperity. What do you think, Princess?"
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly and said, "Whatever Boss Zhao says to call it, then that's what we'll call it."
Zhao Fugui smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, Princess. If you ever need my help in the future, I will do my best to donate money and grain without hesitation."
Ying Wuyou smiled and waved her hand, gesturing for Zhao Fugui to sit down. Then she slowly said, "There will certainly be opportunities to cooperate in the future. I have summoned you here today for another important matter. I wish to hold a grand ceremony to erect a 'Merit Inscription' for you."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fugui was so excited that he almost couldn't stand up. He asked in a trembling voice, "Your Highness... Your Highness is actually going to hold a ceremony for us lowly people? This is truly an overwhelming gratitude!"
Ying Wuyou shook her head slightly and said seriously, "Mr. Zhao, you merchants are not lowly people. Although there is a distinction between farmers, artisans, and merchants in the Great Qin, every profession contributes to the prosperity of the Great Qin. Especially you merchants, who donated a large amount of assets for road construction this time. I, the princess, understand your intention very well. Therefore, Mr. Zhao, you must never consider yourself a lowly person again."
Zhao Fugui was moved to tears. He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Princess! I am deeply honored to receive such kindness from you. I will certainly continue to work hard and do my part for the prosperity of Qin!"
Ying Wuyou continued, "Please ask Mr. Zhao to go back and inform the other business owners who have donated that I have decided to erect a 'Merit Inscription' ten miles west of the city the day after tomorrow. I will invite all the businessmen to attend, and you can then select a representative to cut the ribbon."
Mr. Zhao nodded, indicating that he would do as Ying Wuyou requested. He knew the importance of this plan to businessmen like them, and understood that it was a rare opportunity for businessmen to better demonstrate their sense of social responsibility.
Ying Wuyou smiled as she looked at Zhao Fugui, her heart filled with confidence. She believed that this plan would not only promote commercial prosperity but also enhance social harmony and progress. As a princess, she would do her utmost to advance the plan and bring benefits to the people.
The two then discussed some details and finally reached a consensus. Before leaving, Zhao Fugui thanked Ying Wuyou again. After seeing Zhao Fugui off, Ying Wuyou immediately asked Zhao Ran to take the stone tablet to the stone carver.