I traveled through time and space and encountered a famine, and I became a hermit.

Chapter 247: Going into the Mountains to Collect Herbs

Mr. Gu and his family looked at each other and said, "Okay, then I will tell them to send a message and have Manager Zhi go to Prince Li's mansion to find out something.

If you have anything to tell King Li, you can ask Shopkeeper Zhi to help convey it."

"Grandpa, if King Li needs help and we can do it, can we lend a helping hand?" Song Renjing asked.

Mr. Gu nodded, "It's a matter of life and death. If we can do it, we will definitely help."

"Okay, Jing first thanks Grandpa." Song Renjing stood up and clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Then please let Grandpa convey the message and tell him that Jing wants to know the inside story and ask the prince to tell Shopkeeper Zhi in detail.

At the same time, let Shopkeeper Zhi tell the prince that if there is anything he needs help with, he can also tell Shopkeeper Zhi and he will definitely help if he can. "

"Okay, then I'll let them pass the message out later. Those of you who have things to do today can continue with your own work, and those who don't, let's go into the mountains together to collect herbs." Grandpa Gu said to his family.

"I don't have classes today, so I can go into the mountains."

"I don't have classes either, so I can go into the mountains."

In the end, Gu Ji, Gu Yi, Song Renjing and others had no classes, so they could go into the mountains to collect herbs together.

Of course, Gu Fu, as the Gu family's plug-in, must be brought along.

Since General Rong's identity was verified, he has been coming out to eat with the Gu family.

At this time, he also heard about the plague outside and felt worried, wondering what had happened to his soldiers.

At this time, he finally couldn't help but say: "Old man, I have been recuperating in the valley for more than two months, and my injuries have all healed.

The situation outside is serious now, and I am really worried whether I can be allowed to leave the valley."

Old Master Gu did not agree immediately, but asked Gu Dahe: "Dahe, how is General Rong's health? Is there any problem in leaving the valley now?"

Gu Dahe thought for a moment, took General Rong's hand and felt his pulse, then said, "If there is enough time, it would be best to rest for another half a month or a month.

If you are really in a hurry to get out, there will be no problem as long as you don't use your internal energy.

But there is a plague outside now, and I don’t know how it is spreading. If the general goes out now, he is weak and may be more susceptible to infection than others.”

Hearing this, General Rong hurriedly said, "I haven't heard any news about war from outside recently. I shouldn't be able to use my internal strength."

Old Master Gu looked at Song Renjing again, waiting for him to make a decision.

Song Renjing received the look from Mr. Gu and said, "General Rong, you should still take your health first.

The current epidemic situation is unclear, so don't be anxious. Wait until Shopkeeper Zhi sends back the news tomorrow before deciding whether to leave the valley or not."

Since the emperor's grandson had spoken, General Rong had no choice but to agree.

After the meal, Mr. Gu called Zhisheng and gave him a lot of instructions.

Afterwards, everyone rode on wolves and tigers and took their tools to set out into the mountains to collect herbs.

Your Majesty, who is far away in the capital, has been having a very happy life recently.

Let’s go back to the day when General Rong successfully bought horses in the valley. His Majesty, who was far away in the capital, received the supplies sent from Zesheng County.

That day, the entire capital city was in an uproar.

Early in the morning, people saw a convoy of thirty carts of supplies being transported from the city gate to Taicang.

Then four or five more carriages, carrying more than thirty boxes, rushed to Taicang in a dusty manner.

For a time, people were talking a lot.

"Tell me, is something big going to happen in Daxia again?

Some time ago, my relative saw with his own eyes Master Yuanhui leading a huge convoy back to Daxiangguo Temple.

There are more than 30 trucks heading to Taicang today. Do you think they are full of food?" Passerby A excitedly asked the people around him.

"It should be! Taicang is primarily used to store food, and secondly for military supplies. If it were military supplies, they would not be placed in Taicang. They would have been pulled to the front line long ago." Passerby B said affirmatively.

"That's food! Now we don't have to worry about food shortages." A passerby said happily upon hearing this.

"It's hard to say. Don't forget that we are short of food everywhere in Da Xia. Now that there is food in Taicang, the court will definitely send down relief food. By then, I don't know how much will be left for the capital." Someone said worriedly.

"But this should be enough. We can have the summer harvest in a few months, and then we can replenish the food supply." One person said contentedly.

"I hope that this year, God will bless us with good weather and good harvests."

"Of course he will. Don't forget, our Great Xia is a place blessed by heaven. Our emperor has been cured of all his illnesses!" someone said excitedly.

"That's right, if we weren't blessed by God, how could we have so many food supplies!

Master Yuanhui also obtained Buddhist scriptures, which attracted people from surrounding countries to pay homage to him!"

"Who said it wasn't true? I never thought that I would be able to see foreign countries congratulating me in my lifetime. My Great Xia will surely prosper!"

"Hey! Let me tell you, I have a relative in the neighboring state of Zheng. I heard that they are always suffering from drought there, and they are very envious of our building."

"As Daxia people, we are so lucky!"

"Your Majesty has governed well. Apart from the rebellion on the border, we are living in a peaceful and prosperous era."

"Hey, you may not know! I have a relative who serves as an attendant to King Li. According to the news he brought back, the rebel army is no longer causing chaos, and our Great Xia is now at peace."

The people were delighted when they heard this, and they all said devoutly: "God bless our Great Xia, God bless our Great Xia."

……

As the convoy entered the city.

The emperor also received Song Renjing's letter. After reading it, the emperor laughed out loud, which was rare for him, and said with emotion: "This kid has grown up!"

"Pei Ming, quickly open the painting that the emperor's grandson sent me and show it to me."

"Yes, my lord, please wait a moment." Pei Ming then trotted over and called two young eunuchs to come in, and each of them opened one side of the scroll.

The moment he saw the picture, Pei Ming immediately knelt on the ground.

Upon seeing this, the two young eunuchs knelt down immediately without moving their hands.

When the emperor saw the scroll, he was also deeply shocked, but he did not show it.

Pei Ming was the first to react. He said with a smile, "My Lord, this painting is so lifelike! When I first saw it, I thought it was His Highness standing in front of me."

"I feel the same way. Everyone, please stand up and move the painting forward so that I can take a closer look." said the emperor.

"Yes." Pei Ming responded and quickly waved to the two young eunuchs, who came forward with the paintings.

The emperor looked at the painting carefully for a long time, not only at Song Renjing, but also at Gu Fu for a long time. "Pei Ming, what do you think of this little girl?"

Pei Ming looked at her carefully and said, "Your Majesty, this young lady is truly very beautiful. Look at her appearance, with a rosy face, clear eyes, and dignified manners. She is so dignified at such a young age, and she is able to accompany the Crown Prince. I think she is very blessed."

"Hahaha! Your grandson is lucky to know her. Half of the letters he sent me were praising this little girl."

Eunuch Pei said in surprise: "Ah! Could it be that the Crown Prince is..." Pei Ming quickly covered his mouth.

The emperor laughed heartily: "This brat! I guess he hasn't even realized it yet."

"Do you know who painted this?" the emperor asked with a smile.

Pei Ming thought for a moment and said, "This is the first time I've seen this style of painting. However, it's so realistic, I think it must be the work of some great master who founded a school."

The emperor laughed even more happily when he heard this. "This painting was created by this little girl. It's called colored pencil sketch, a new style of painting."

Pei Ming was shocked at first, then he said happily: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! This young lady is so young, but she has the ability to establish a sect. With her company, Your Highness the Crown Prince will surely be more diligent and make progress, and contribute to the prosperity of our dynasty. It can be seen that our dynasty is blessed with great fortune and blessings from heaven. Under Your Majesty's rule, talented people are emerging in large numbers and auspicious signs are abundant."

The emperor was even more delighted when he heard this, thinking of the grain, telescope and vegetable seeds that were presented as a gift.

These matters were arranged next.

Some of the grain will be allocated to areas that are short of food.

Each border guard was given 25 pairs of telescopes according to King Li's example, and two pairs were sent to the glass workshop for research.

In exchange for the vegetable seeds and farming books that Gu Fu sent, the emperor found an agricultural official and set up a yard near the imperial kitchen, where the official learned how to grow vegetables.

Occasionally when I have free time, I will go and plant some myself.

The emperor spent half a month in a leisurely and happy manner, until today.

An express letter from Zesheng County, sent over a distance of 800 miles, successfully angered the emperor.