nucmednet Chapter 57 Going Out to Gather Supplies
Chapter 57 Going Out to Gather Supplies
After finishing their meal, Ye Qingchen rested briefly before following Gu Changfeng's men to procure supplies. In fact, most of the necessary supplies had already been purchased in advance. Among the mountain of goods were a full 5 jin of coarse grains and 1 jin of fine grains, as well as a large number of livestock, including 50 sheep, 50 goats, 20 cattle, 20 donkeys, and 20 mules.
After examining each item, Ye Qingchen shook his head slightly and said slowly, "As the ancients said, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.' While these refugees are currently most in need of food, simply providing food is far from enough to truly lead them to prosperity. We also need to provide them with seeds. Although the climate in the mountain stronghold is getting cooler, it should still be suitable for growing some crops, such as wheat. Besides the common corn, the sweet potatoes and potatoes I discovered earlier are also excellent choices. I've already had them delivered, and I'll have them delivered again soon. Another crucial point is that this trip to the stronghold is of great significance. Therefore, in addition to the necessary supplies, we also need teachers to impart knowledge, doctors to ensure everyone's health, and skilled steelmakers to improve the stronghold's production capacity. Only with such comprehensive consideration and preparation can we ensure the complete success of this operation and lay a solid foundation for the future development of the stronghold!"
As she gestured, she said, "To truly become wealthy, we must hire two experienced master craftsmen from the restaurant to teach everyone how to run a small business. In addition, we need to find several skilled embroiderers to teach everyone embroidery and weaving techniques. Of course, we can't forget to find two highly skilled hairpin makers to teach everyone how to make exquisite hairpins and jewelry. After all, we do have limited manpower, but now that we have so many people, if we can make full use of them, it will be incredible! Oh, by the way, you all hurry up and set off to find these people as I instructed. Once they arrive, I will arrange for them to deliver the necessary supplies." As soon as she finished speaking, she waved for everyone to leave.
After everyone dispersed, she gently closed her eyes, concentrated her mind, and moments later, miraculously, she produced a full 1,000 jin (approximately 500 kg) of potatoes from a mysterious space and piled them on the ground. Then, she conjured up sweet potatoes and taro of the same weight. But that wasn't all. She then produced, as if by magic, bags of seeds, including bright red chili seeds, vibrant green cucumber seeds, brightly colored tomato seeds, and juicy lettuce seeds, each carefully packed into separate bags and labeled for easy identification. In addition, she had even prepared a detailed recipe for making floral water, intending to invite a professional to teach the villagers how to make it. Once this preliminary work was completed, things would be much easier for her.
After taking out these items, Ye Qingchen frowned, feeling as if something crucial was missing. She stood there pondering for a moment, when suddenly a flash of inspiration struck her—the long river she had once wandered through the mountain stronghold!
At that time, she was leisurely wandering around the mountain village, admiring the scenery, when she inadvertently noticed the long, winding river that had formed a large pool within the village. Because it was winter, a thin layer of ice had formed on the river, making it resemble a huge, smooth mirror. Just then, the mischievous girl secretly used her powerful willpower to create a small hole in the ice. Then, she took out her carefully cultivated fish and shrimp from her mysterious space and poured in precious spatial water. Having done all this, she left, satisfied.
With the help of the spatial water, the fish and shrimp released into the river should have grown considerably in the past few days. Moreover, their numbers must have increased over time. When spring arrives next year and the flowers bloom, catching and selling these fish and shrimp will undoubtedly bring in a considerable income. They'll also be good for food and nourishing the villagers! Thinking of this, Ye Qingchen's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. However, he would keep this a secret for now, letting everyone discover this surprise for themselves when the time was right!
Furthermore, what's truly astonishing is that she also released an astonishing number of poultry and livestock! A full ten thousand fluffy, golden chicks chirped merrily; ten thousand lively and adorable ducklings waddled along; and ten thousand snow-white geese stretched their necks and sang their praises. Not only that, but ten thousand docile and obedient lambs hopped and skipped joyfully, while two thousand robust and sturdy calves looked rather endearing. A thousand mischievous donkeys occasionally let out loud brayings, a thousand dashing foals galloped about, and two thousand round, plump piglets jostled and jostled each other—it was quite a lively scene!
You see, having so many livestock without enough feed is all for naught. So, with her meticulous mind, she quickly conjured up tens of thousands of kilograms of high-quality feed. Looking at the mountain of feed and the various animals frolicking around, Ye Qingchen couldn't help but exclaim, "I don't even feel like I have too little when I take out so much from this space. It seems I really am a wealthy person!" Thinking of this, a satisfied smile involuntarily appeared on her face.
Just then, a group of subordinates hurriedly returned. Behind them followed a line of people carrying bags and medicines, as well as several composed doctors, gentle and refined schoolteacher, and agile martial arts instructors. As soon as they stepped into the gates of the Prince's mansion, they were stunned by the mountain of supplies piled up before them.
The ground was covered with a dazzling array of medicinal herbs, exuding a rich aroma; boxes of exquisite books were neatly arranged, as if waiting for people to unlock a treasure trove of knowledge; and various weapons gleamed coldly, sending chills down one's spine. The men responsible for carrying the loads were panting heavily, but their eyes were filled with amazement and awe.
"My goodness! So much stuff..." one of the subordinates muttered to himself. The others echoed, "Our Prince is truly a man of hidden wealth! Who would have thought he possessed such immense riches?" "I bet there isn't a single person in the entire Great Xia Kingdom richer than our Prince!" However, they were unaware that all of this was actually due to the mysterious Princess Consort in the Prince's residence. She believed herself to be not only exceptionally intelligent but also possessing astonishing wealth and business acumen. Moreover, she had such a powerful resource.