Chapter 132

The Xiliang Dusifu sent special products such as saffron, Tianshan snow lotus, and wolfberry, and the most important thing was ten heavenly horses from the Western Regions.

Heavenly horses in the Western Regions are fierce and brave, that is, the legendary horses with sweat and blood, which are extraordinarily precious.

This made the emperor Longxin very happy, "Okay, Du Shuai has a heart, and enjoy a hundred pieces of silk and satin, a hundred bags of tribute rice, ten jars of tribute tea, and a bucket of pearls."

Jiang Tongzhi from Xiliang who gave gifts, he is Du Shuai's son-in-law, and his identity is also suitable. This time, he came back with the imperial envoy to give gifts.

He knelt down and thanked him, "Thank the emperor for his grace."

However, instead of withdrawing, he took out the gift list again. "The Lord of Qingping Township brought in two sets of cotton clothes, two dragon and phoenix quilts, two pairs of cotton shoes, two cotton cloths, two cotton hats, and two pairs of cotton gloves, wishing the emperor a long life without borders, the country will last forever, and the future will last forever. "

As soon as the words fell, someone laughed, "Pfft."

It's a few princes, with extremely disdainful expressions, "Is she just so poor? What kind of shoes and clothes are there to give? It's ridiculous."

The fifth prince chuckled, "It's really hilarious and generous. I knew she was so poor and I would have rewarded her with a few taels of silver. She is a villager who was proclaimed by the court.

"No, I heard that she opened a snack street in Liangcheng. It is very famous. It is said that it makes a lot of money."

The courtiers also whispered and talked a lot, "Then why are you so stingy? Even if you have money, but giving such a birthday gift is disrespectful to the king, where does she put the dignity of the emperor and the court."

It's easy to do, and you only need to send some special products to give gifts. That being said, who dares to have a simple birthday gift?

Especially the officials and princes in the capital, the gifts they gave were especially elaborate and precious.

At this time of year, the price of rare and antiques has skyrocketed, and they have been swept away. Like a white jade Buddha presented by the fifth prince, it costs tens of thousands of taels of silver, and that's all, the emperor doesn't take a second look.

Mu Wanqing's birthday gift is too simple, and most big families dislike it.

An official of the Ministry of Rites stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this minister proposes to severely punish such unfaithful and unrighteous people, remove the title of the township lord, and demote him to the common people."

Other officials expressed their approval, "The minister seconded the proposal, she is not worthy of the position of the township owner."

"It's only worth noting the village owners who are shamed by the court."

All of a sudden, it was all a crusade against Mu Wanqing, and countless charges were detained on her head.

The fifth prince's eyes flickered slightly, and a look of pride flashed past. If Mu Wanqing dared to cheat him like that, then don't blame him for being rude.

The emperor sitting in a high position looked at these people indifferently, noncommittal.

The prince stood up and bowed, "Father, can you first see the birthday gift presented by the Qingping Township Lord?"

Although he had never met Mu Wanqing, her ghostly image was so profound that he didn't believe that she would fall for this kind of thing.

"Can."

Jiang Tongzhi went out for a while, and when he came back, he was carrying two big bags.

He first took out the cotton-padded coat and presented it with both hands. The servant took it over and checked it before handing it over to the emperor.

The cotton-padded clothes were plain, plain fabrics without any pattern, blue for men and red for women.

Everyone dislikes it, how can this kind of thing be sent to the king?

"Your Majesty, this is disrespectful. The minister requests that Qingping Township be charged with the crime..."

The emperor glanced at it, stretched out his hand and touched it, a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes, he picked up his clothes and looked over and over.

It's... kind of magical.

"Bring me a pair of scissors."

The courtier looked at this scene in astonishment, what happened? Are you confused? Should not be ah.

The emperor picked up the scissors and cut, cut the fabric outside, reached in and digged out, and grabbed a handful of soft and fluffy cotton wool. "What is this?"

Jiang Tongzhi replied nervously, "Cotton wool is warmer and lighter than reeds."

The emperor gave him a fixed look, and his heart was filled with excitement, "Bring the quilt here."

Jiang Tongzhi opened another package, revealing a quilt, which the emperor touched, soft and warm.

He was still doing it himself, carefully unraveling the thread, revealing the smooth cotton tire inside, his heart trembled, and then a burst of ecstasy surged.

There was silence in the hall, all staring blankly at his movements.

Before, no matter how precious the birthday gift was, he didn't see him take a second look, let alone get started.

But at this moment, he was touching and rubbing again, and he was still very excited.

The prince boldly stepped forward and picked up a cotton glove and put it on his hand. The emperor gave him a stern look, "Don't touch it, be gentle."

The corner of the prince's mouth twitched, it wasn't made of paper, "This glove is so soft and warm, what kind of material is this? How come Gu has never seen it before?"

The father and son looked at Jiang Tongzhi at the same time, Jiang Tongzhi knelt down and said, "Report to the emperor, these are all made of cotton extracted from kapok by the Qingping township owner. The cotton cloth is soft, breathable and comfortable. It is cheap and easy to use, and the common people can afford it. With this thing, the common people in the world will no longer suffer from severe cold, and there will no longer be people who freeze to death.”

There was an uproar and a humming sound.

Kapok? Did you make a mistake? Isn't that an ornamental plant?

The emperor stood up abruptly, looking very excited, "You say it again, I didn't hear it clearly."

Jiang Tongzhi repeated it again, and said, "This is the result of repeated research by the Qingping township owner, spending countless hard work, and countless experiments. She searched Xiliang and only got 20 catties of cotton, all of which were made. After becoming these few things, I didn’t keep a little private, and the loyalty of the Qingping township owner can be learned from the world, who is dedicated to the country and the people, and lives up to the emperor’s high expectations.”

These high-ranking dignitaries are not involved in production and have little ability. They will only besiege a girl in a group.

Isn't it because Mu Wanqing is too out-of-the-ordinary and too showy, making these officials incompetent?

They, even Mu Wanqing couldn't compare with a single finger.

"Okay, okay." The emperor was overjoyed and repeatedly praised that Mu Wanqing was indeed a talent, and he did not disappoint.

How long has it been since then, it brought him another huge surprise.

Cotton, cotton, the more he looked at this thing, the more he liked it. With his eyesight, he could see the unusualness of this thing at a glance.

And the value behind this made him even more excited, benefiting the country and the people, and the merit is in the future.

Jiang Tongzhi bowed his hands, "Qingping township owner said, not silkworms and cotton, not hemp and cloth, benefit the world, it is very beneficial." Note (1)

The audience was shocked, this thing sounds more useful and more extensive than satin.

Mu Wanqing's birthday gift was brilliant, stealing everyone's limelight.

In front of this birthday gift, the most precious gift before was dimmed.

They also hit those people in the face, and their faces were swollen. Think Mu Wanqing's gift is too light? Hehe, you are blind!

Want to punish her for her sins? Your brain has a problem.

Jiang Tongzhi's face was full of admiration, "The owner of Qingping Township wants to plant cotton in Xiliang on a large scale, to create a huge cotton textile industry for Xiliang, Qi and the emperor, and the world will be blessed. Please allow the emperor's permission."

He thought that the cement waterwheel was the limit. Who knew that she could still make cotton.

It's not luck, it's real.

In this life, the person he admired the most was Mu Wanqing. She showed many people that a woman's talent could shine so brightly.

"Yes." The emperor agreed without hesitation.

The fifth prince's eyes flickered, and he winked at several officials. An official of the Ministry of Rites came out and knelt down, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible."

The emperor's face sank, "What did you say?"

The official of the Ministry of Rites leaned his head on the ground, "It's okay to plant cotton, but you can't occupy a large area of ​​arable land. The people are the first, and the people take food as the sky. Your Majesty, please think twice."

Jiang Tongzhi sneered, these officials only know how to fight for power and profit.

"Xiliang is not a traditional farming area. Why does it occupy farmland? If you are worried, I can guarantee that it will only be grown in the Xiliang area."

The officials of the Ministry of Rites shouted loudly, "What do you know as a warrior, many things affect the whole body..."

Jiang Tongzhi chuckled, "I don't understand, I only know that the people only want to be fed and clothed. We Xiliang military and civilians are committed to this, but adults don't seem to care about the lives and deaths of the people."

The officials of the Ministry of Rites were furious, "You are talking nonsense, I want them to eat first, and it's all in vain to say anything on an empty stomach."

In fact, this topic has been crooked, and there are problems with logic.

Jiang Tongzhi bluntly said, "Isn't this something that your courtiers should consider? I didn't see you trying to solve it before, why are you suddenly worrying about the country and the people?"

This was too sarcastic, and the official was furious, "How can you be led by a woman as an acquaintance of the capital? It's absolutely ridiculous.

To put it bluntly, he just looked down on women, and even if Mu Wanqing made achievements, he still felt that it was a public appearance and was insecure. Produce

Jiang Tongzhi remarked, "In our Xiliang region, the strong are respected, and the strong are regardless of age or gender. Unlike some people, their abilities are not as good as women's, but their minds are smaller than women's."

"You... Your Majesty, you must not listen to the words of the family." The officials of the Ministry of Rites said loudly, "It is a big trouble, and we have to let someone check this matter."

The inspection is false, and the trouble is true.

"Father, my son is willing to go."

"Father, my son is willing to go."

The third prince and the fifth prince spoke out at the same time, eager to try. They have figured out how to maximize their benefits.

This benefit has to be firmly grasped in his own hands and become his own money bag.

A faint sarcasm flashed in Jiang Tongzhi's eyes, "Your Majesty, the township owner of Qingping said that if someone objected, or pointed fingers, then she would grow cotton on her own farm, she would do it herself, take care of her own profits and losses, and it had nothing to do with others. Anyway, The emperor already knows her loyalty, and she is satisfied."

In fact, Mu Wanqing had already anticipated all this.

She didn't plan to plant a lot of cotton, the seeds were not enough, but the good words to show loyalty should be said in the front, showing that good things are not hidden.

Other things are okay, the meaning of cotton is unusual, and it has to be reported in front of the emperor.

Lest anyone attack her with this.

If she is obstructed, she will take a step back. It is not because she is unfaithful, but because there is no way to do it. She is wronged and sad, and it is all forcing you.

Crowd: ...

No no, this won't work!

Jiang Tongzhi still has a killer in his hand, "Your Majesty, this is a letter written by the owner of Qingping Township."

It can only be said that Mu Wanqing has a lot of hearts and minds, and ordinary people can't play her.

"Hurry up and present it." The emperor hurriedly ordered.

As soon as the letter was delivered to him, he hurriedly opened it and looked at it.

Looking at him, his expression became more and more weird, half a smile but not a laugh, half annoyed but not annoyed, like a mockery but not a mockery.

Everyone watched eagerly, and their curiosity was completely hooked.

What exactly was written? Hurry up, hurry up!

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Note (1) Li Shizhen has recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica".

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Nan Qiao wears a book "The Princess is the Queen", in which the princess of the subjugated country and the prince of the new dynasty have a deep love affair.

Her father was a loyal minister who would sacrifice his own daughter to protect the princess of the fallen country.

However, she was the unfortunate cannon fodder who died in place of the princess.

At this moment, she was pushed off the carriage by her father, and she watched helplessly as her father led the princess away, followed by the rebels who were chasing after her.

Nan Qiao: Tired, destroy it!

"The princess is here."

Nan Qiao could only save herself, grabbed her arm fiercely, rushed towards the rebels with tears in her eyes, hugging one of them and crying miserably.

"Brother, brother, I am your half-sister."

Rebels: ? ? ?

Ji Yunqing:  …

When they first met, Ji Yunqing thought that she was a weak and unable to take care of herself, and she was a little disgusted, but Rixing Yishan took her in.

Later, petted, used to, protected, fell into heart, and was reluctant to let go.

One day, Nan Qiao was holding a blood-drenched dagger, looking weak and cold.

"Brother, if you can get on the horse to make peace in the world, I can put a pen on the world, let's turn those idiots over."

Ji Yunqing:  …

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