First-rank palace maid Su Jixiang

Chapter 506 I'm truly convinced.

Cui Yushan dared not ask any more questions and could only quickly cover his face and leave the imperial study.

He paid a young eunuch to guide him to the Empress Dowager's side.

He had been with the emperor for so long, and his wife had long since left the palace and returned home. Cui Yushan had a bad feeling and hurriedly left the Empress Dowager's place to rush to the Ministry of Revenue's residence.

This time when they came back, they stayed at their father-in-law's house.

If something happens to the Minister's residence, they will probably be implicated as well!

He needs to go back and see what's going on.

Cui Yushan was busy running around like a spinning top, while Xie Yingfeng was quite relaxed in His Majesty's study.

Emperor Longchang opened the box that Cui Yushan had sent; inside were several neatly bound booklets.

Emperor Longchang picked up a booklet at random, opened it, and his eyes widened immediately.

"This!" His hands trembled involuntarily. "This is the gift you've presented to me?"

He quickly flipped through one book after another, asking a question, his voice trembling slightly.

"Yes." Xie Yingfeng bowed and said, "These are gifts that Lord Wei and I prepared for His Majesty!"

Inside this box are a detailed illustrated booklet on the process of making glass products, an experimental manual on raising fish in rice paddies, a construction process and method for laying hard roads, and an illustrated guide to making various farming tools.

Everything here has extraordinary significance!

Improvements in agricultural tools mean increased yields and farming efficiency. Glassware is a well-known luxury item; mastering this technology essentially guarantees a steady stream of income! The technique of raising fish in rice paddies can double the efficiency of land use, and the road construction technology can revolutionize transportation throughout Daxie.

Each and every one of these items alone is enough to change the entire Da Xie!

"Is this what you've developed in the North over the years?" Emperor Longchang regarded the basic booklet as a priceless treasure, examining it closely before asking the question.

"Yes," Xie Yingfeng said with a smile. "To be honest, Your Majesty, all the glass products currently flowing into the capital are produced in our northern region. As for those farming tools, we have been using them in the north for two years now, and based on our experience, they are extremely convenient and efficient, significantly reducing the original farming time! And the fish raised in the rice paddies are even more tender and plump! It's a win-win situation! However, there are differences in climate between the north and south. If Your Majesty wishes to promote this technology, you might need to find a place in the south to test it first. After all, the south is hotter than the north, and what works in the north might not work in the south. I urge Your Majesty to verify this before using it."

"I understand! I understand!" Emperor Longchang smiled from ear to ear.

Plants vary due to climate, a fact that Emperor Longchang certainly understood. However, even if this method didn't work in the south, his territory included more than just Mangcheng in the north; there were many other cities and prefectures located further north, places where he could give it a try.

Emperor Longchang examined these items, already having a plan in mind. Tomorrow, he would summon the Minister of Agriculture and have them search for fields in various regions to verify their effectiveness. As for the farming tools, since they had already been used to reclaim wasteland in the north, it proved they were indeed useful.

When Emperor Longchang was looking through the account books, he was surprised by how high the agricultural output in the north was. He never expected that Wei Ling and Xie Yingfeng had actually put their minds to work!

If it could really be done this way, his farmland yield and land use efficiency would increase immediately. How could Emperor Longchang not understand the principle that a prosperous people lead to a strong nation? Only when the people have a good life with him, who would still think of rebelling with the Prince of Chenliu!

This is something that truly brings peace and stability to the country!

While the two were talking, Wei Ling entered the palace.

Upon hearing the announcement outside that the Marquis of Zhenbei was requesting an audience, Emperor Longchang immediately pulled Xie Yingfeng out of the imperial study to greet Wei Ling.

"Come on, come on. No need for formalities!" Emperor Longchang grabbed Wei Ling, who was about to bow, and grinned from ear to ear. "Today, I want to have a good meal with my two beloved ministers and chat about what has happened over the years!"

Wei Ling smiled and agreed. Emperor Longchang was overjoyed. He strode ahead, with Wei Ling and Xie Yingfeng following behind him.

The meal lasted until nearly midnight. Emperor Longchang was so happy that he drank too much. Because it was so late, Emperor Longchang granted Wei Ling and Xie Yingfeng permission to stay overnight in the palace.

After the palace servants left, Wei Ling nudged Xie Yingfeng, whose face was flushed from drinking, and asked, "Did Cui Yushan come to complain?"

Xie Yingfeng immediately sat up straight, gave Wei Ling a thumbs up, and said, "Thank you for me, Madam!" Xie Yingfeng got up to pour herself a glass of water and smiled, "If it weren't for Madam's brilliant strategy, we would have been tricked by Cui Yushan today!"

When they left the capital, Su Jixiang asked Xie Yingfeng to take all the accounts from Mangcheng over the past three years.

Xie Yingfeng had initially thought that Su Jixiang might be being a bit too cautious, but now it seems that Su Jixiang's decision is what has made him so successful.

"And Madam's plan to have us present these items to His Majesty is truly ingenious," Xie Yingfeng couldn't help but praise. "I am now completely convinced of Madam's wisdom and virtue!"

Su Jixiang is truly meticulous and considers everything.

After all, Su Jixiang has made a lot of money from this business, and some people are bound to be envious. Glassmaking is an extremely profitable business, and while she may be able to keep her possession of the glassmaking techniques a secret for a while, she can't hide it forever. The relationships in the capital are complex, and powerful families and influential clans will definitely covet their business.

Rather than being passively exposed later when it is discovered that this product originated from the Marquis of Zhenbei in the North, it is better to turn the tables now and directly present the glassmaking method to Emperor Longchang.

What can those powerful clans do to His Majesty?

Su Jixiang asked Wei Ling and Xie Yingfeng to use this as a pledge of loyalty, firstly to show His Majesty their unwavering devotion, and secondly to find His Majesty, the greatest backer of the Great Xie Dynasty, for their business.

From then on, only the royal family and the North could produce this glassware.

After all, the recipe was presented by the northern region, and even the thick-skinned Emperor Longchang couldn't refuse to allow the northern region to continue producing it.

In this way, the glass industry was essentially approved by Emperor Longchang. From then on, glass products produced in Daxie would be monopolized by the royal family and the northern regions, instantly cutting off any other possibility of getting involved.

Moreover, the timing of presenting this prescription is very important. The reason why Su Jixiang did not have Wei Ling present it directly to His Majesty at the beginning was to wait and see if anyone would make things difficult for the people from the North!