Chen Dayong saw Chen Xiaobei smiling and waving his hand, "Brother Xiaobei, let's go and have a look in the woods. A lot of charcoal will be burned today!"
Chen Xiaobei heard this and quickly caught up with Chen Dayong, "Brother Dayong, leave some of today's charcoal for me. I will send it to Centipede Ridge."
Chen Dayong smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Don't worry, if you don't give it away to others, you have to squeeze out a thousand pounds for Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"By the way, we can produce at least 10,000 kilograms of charcoal today."
After hearing this number, Chen Xiaobei was still very happy. He did not expect that Chen Dayong had already increased production capacity to this point in such a short period of time.
"Okay, I feel relieved with your words. It looks like our business can be done."
The two of them chatted about household matters and came to the woods to the west of the village.
As soon as we entered the woods, we saw piles of charcoal stoves in the distance. Some were emitting green smoke, some were emitting white smoke, and some were silent at all.
Chen Dayong pointed to these charcoal stoves and began to introduce them to Chen Xiaobei with excitement, "Brother Xiaobei, look, Huang Ying and Zi Yan helped us expand the charcoal stove. Now this stove has been Just burn a few thousand kilograms.”
When mentioning Huang Ying, Chen Xiaobei felt a little sad.
But then I thought about it, these charcoal kilns may not be Huang Ying's thoughts for herself, and I should cherish them.
At this time, Chen Dayong continued, "Brother, there is too much need for charcoal in the city. Let's expand the scale."
After hearing these words, Chen Xiaobei's thoughts changed. There are only so many people in Hetou Village, and it won't be much bigger if it expands. If charcoal is in short supply now, there will be a shortage in winter.
Suddenly he thought of Guo Chuan again. There was a ready-made kiln on Centipede Ridge. If Guo Chuan and the others were willing, they could make a living by doing this.
"Brother Dayong, let's do this for now. We'll see what happens in a few days. I want to see if Guo Chuan and the others are willing to do it."
Guo Dayong seemed very confused, "Brother Xiaobei, since this is a matter where we can make money, why should we leave it to outsiders?"
Chen Xiaobei looked at Chen Dayong, "Guo Chuan is not an outsider. Besides, he transported so many supplies from the mountain but didn't intend to take them away."
"Although the prince will send some people to transport some away, most of the food will be left to us. How can we say that such a great favor comes from outsiders."
Chen Dayong was silent for a while. Chen Xiaobei then added, "If Guo Chuan takes people to Centipede Ridge, if there are thousands of people on the mountain, they will definitely be in vain. You have to find something for them to do."
After hearing what Chen Xiaobei said, Chen Dayong nodded, "I understand, now I think it would be good if they could make some charcoal."
Chen Xiaobei patted Chen Dayong's arm, "Don't worry, there will be something to do. In two days, the cabbage and radish will have to be harvested."
After saying that, he turned around and left to find Guo Chuan.
After meeting Guo Chuan, Chen Xiaobei expressed his thoughts. Guo Chuan said with a grateful face, "Just now I was discussing with the brothers below what to do after entering Centipede Ridge. We can't just act like this every day. Keep your mouth shut and wait for the meal."
"I understand what you said. Burn some charcoal when the weather is cold and chop some firewood in the summer. You can always exchange for some silver when you take it to the city."
Chen Xiaobei nodded, "We still don't know how long you will stay in Centipede Ridge, but I have to tell you to be prepared. Life may be very difficult."
Hearing this, Guo Chuan had a look of possibility, "It's nothing, no matter how hard it is, it's better than having the reputation of treason." Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei felt a little more admiration for Guo Chuan.
This is a man who puts his family and country first, so helping him is the right thing to do.
Chen Xiaobei asked someone to load thousands of pounds of charcoal and rushed to Centipede Ridge with Guo Chuan.
Guo Chuan only took three or five people with him. As he walked, he still felt a little uneasy.
"Brother Xiaobei, I have to rely on you today. If the princess doesn't take us in, then I will really be homeless."
Chen Xiaobei shook his head, "Don't worry, the princess will definitely take you in. Leave this matter to me."
Arriving at the foot of Centipede Ridge, the whistle in the distance saw Chen Xiaobei and appeared to wave to him enthusiastically.
Seeing this arrangement, Guo Chuan couldn't help but praise, "The princess is so cautious, she sent a secret whistle so far away from the village."
Chen Xiaobei handed the carriage to Guo Chuan's men, and he took Guo Chuan to the village with a secret whistle to meet Princess Zhaoning.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei coming, Princess Zhaoning seemed very happy. She greeted someone and gave her a cup of tea. Drinking the hot palace tea, Chen Xiaobei secretly sighed that this princess really knows how to enjoy life, and she has not traveled so far. Forgot to bring tea.
"Brother Xiaobei, I didn't expect you to keep your promise so much. When you asked me to come, you came so quickly."
Chen Xiaobei cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness Princess..."
As soon as he opened his mouth, he was directly stopped by Princess Zhaoning, "Brother Xiaobei, don't be so polite to me in the future. Just call me by my name. I won't be a princess in the future."
Chen Xiaobei was silent for a while. Thinking about it, his father was going to send him to the Great Earth Kingdom for marriage. It would be better to throw away the princess's false reputation and find peace.
"Well, in that case, I won't be polite. I came with Brother Guo today because I want to discuss something with you." Chen Xiaobei got straight to the point, "Brother Guo has thousands of people living in Hetou Village. It’s really a bit crowded, I want him to bring some people up to this mountain, and from now on they will all be under your control.”
After hearing these words, Princess Zhaoning's face was slightly startled.
He said with a slight hesitation, "I'm afraid my village can't accommodate that many people."
Chen Xiaobei waved his hand, "Do you still remember the camp that Hu Fan opened on the top of the mountain? It happened to be a place that could accommodate a thousand people, so I let Brother Guo and the others live there."
"In the future, you can take care of me if something happens here. If you are separated from me, it won't affect your work here."
After hearing this, Princess Zhaoning became happy and nodded repeatedly, "Okay, in that case, let them do it. By the way, Guo Chuan, how do you like archery? Follow me to the back mountains for hunting in the future."
Hearing this, Guo Chuan was speechless for a while. The princess was still too playful after all.
"Your Highness, my archery skills are pretty good, but I'm definitely not as good as you."
The princess laughed at this.
At this time, Chen Xiaobei continued, "Jingfeng, Brother Guo and the others are here, and they have to find something to do on the mountain. I want to let them burn charcoal first. They have to make some progress, otherwise they will have to sit back and eat nothing."
After hearing this, Princess Zhaoning nodded, "That's right, you have to find something to do."
"Since you want to burn charcoal, then let you go, but I have to leave some trees in the back mountain for me. If they are all burned, I will have nowhere to hunt."
