"I don't want to let common people plant and cultivate here, I just want to build a workshop here."
"Perhaps you haven't personally seen this land. The soil there is barren. If it is acquired by the royal family, the monks can use magic to fertilize the land. At the same time, the royal family can farm the land and plant some suitable elixirs."
This kind of barren soil is not suitable for ordinary people to plant, and even what is grown may not be able to be used by ordinary people.
Xia Lingxuan smiled and continued:
"If you give this piece of soil to these poor people, it will simply make them miserable, because this piece of soil has no fertility, and even if you give it to them, they will not be able to plant, there will be no harvest, and their efforts will be in vain. It is not that they are waiting to die. ?"
The fourth prince stood there with a stiff face, unable to refute even a word.
Because he really hasn't seen it.
But Xia Lingxuan didn't give up. He took out a map from his pocket and analyzed the terrain and location of this land one by one. His explanation was so reasonable that even the queen was very impressed.
Planting cannot be done here, it is difficult to build shops, and it is far away from the capital. The land cannot be planted, and it is not suitable for people to live in, and it is of no use to the people.
Xia Lingxuan sighed, with a trace of compassion in his eyes, as if the superior was mocking the inferior, but full of compassion.
"Fourth brother, you are still too young, and you don't even know what you are doing."
The fourth prince never expected that Xia Lingxuan would change from the idiot he was before. He would speak with reason and make logical arguments. Even he could not find an explanation for the moment.
At first, he only thought that Xia Lingxuan had to compete with Xia Lingxuan for this land, but he never thought that Xia Lingxuan would be so decisive in buying this land, and even thought about how to operate and use it. The plan was so thorough that it was like a different person.
Xia Lingxuan cupped his hands towards the queen and said:
"Of course what I said today is true. If my mother doesn't believe it, I can call Jiang Lanzhou and he can prove it for me."
In the eyes of everyone, Jiang Lanzhou is fair and upright.
He has a great heart, and his exquisite and clear heart naturally sees everything thoroughly, and he is even less likely to lie and be partial.
Even the emperor admired him very much and even rewarded him as the crown prince. Which prince dared to question his ability?
This made the queen very happy, and she patted her son on the shoulder with a warm smile:
"Now you do have the demeanor that a prince should have. You should have changed those bad habits long ago and learned how to be a prince of a country. However, the way of a merchant is a small way. The prince should not spend too much effort on it. You still have to Focus on studies and cultivation.”
At this moment, a notification sounded in Xia Lingxuan's ears.
[Dip, he relied on his own abilities to break through the foundation-building period, and his studies were approved by three great scholars in the court. 】
[Task Difficulty: Normal]
[Reward: Unknown (red)]
This mission is somewhat difficult.
It is not easy to gain the approval of three great scholars in the court.
What's more, relying on one's own ability to break through the foundation building stage will require a hundred times more effort, but Xia Lingxuan is not worried about this.
Seeing the loving mother and filial son, the fourth prince at this moment just felt that his presence seemed a bit unnecessary, and he was inexplicably embarrassed.
He cupped his hands:
"My son, I won't bother you any more."
He had no choice but to politely exit, leaving the two of them a chance to be alone. But before leaving, he suddenly stopped and stood in front of Xia Lingxuan with a smile on his face, looking like a good brother.
"By the way, if His Highness the Crown Prince has any problems in cultivation, you can call me and I will practice with His Highness the Crown Prince."
This is clearly a mockery of Xia Lingxuan's low cultivation ability, and even more mockery of his lack of ability.
But Xia Lingxuan didn't take it to heart.
Now the fourth prince was furious that he had not grabbed the land. He could only bark like a dog. The master and apprentice found shining points in their areas of expertise and wanted to use this to regain their place.
But if Xia Lingxuan didn't care, then the other party wouldn't be able to break through his defense at all.
After chatting with the queen for a while, Xia Lingxuan also returned to the East Palace.
After a few days of busy work, he also felt a little tired, so he took a rest early.
When Xia Lingxuan opened his eyes again, it was already the early morning of the second day.
After a brief tidying up, Xia Lingxuan had breakfast and then went to the Zapuyuan to look for Niu Dazhuang.
I saw him sitting on a chair and feasting, with a mountain-sized rice bowl stacked beside him, and he was still planning rice in his hand.
Niu Dazhuang has an excellent appetite. As its name suggests, it is very strong and can eat and drink at the same time.
A group of people were watching around him.
This is the palace! Where have they ever seen such a delicious person!
Everyone stared at him carefully as if looking at a monster.
At this moment, Xia Lingxuan was shocked when he saw this scene, but he didn't show it too obviously. A person like him who works hard can naturally eat more, not to mention that he can't afford to feed a grand Dong Palace. An edible handyman.
He knew that the benefits the other party could bring were far more than the food he had eaten, so he naturally didn't feel any unhappiness.
The old man Xia Lingxuan was sitting on the ground. As soon as he sat down, he saw the steward of the East Palace not far away running towards him in a hurry, looking anxious and frightened.
He really didn't expect that Niu Dazhuang could be so good at eating and emptied so many rice bowls.
"Your Highness, he is really a rough man. He is so good at eating. If he continues, I am afraid that the entire East Palace will be eaten by him."
Hearing this, Xia Lingxuan's face suddenly darkened, and he stared at the person in charge without making a sound.
Realizing that he had said the wrong thing, the steward immediately raised his hand and slapped his mouth.
"It's all my fault that I'm ignorant. I'm guilty! But Your Highness, why don't you go sit in the garden? This isn't a good place either."
He thought to himself, could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince still wanted to sit here and wait for the rude man to finish his meal?
As a result, His Highness the Crown Prince ignored him at all.
The person in charge is asking for trouble and can only hide away in despair.
I thought I could take this opportunity to drive people out... Alas, I don't know what His Highness is thinking!
Niu Dazhuang stuffed the last mouthful of rice into his mouth, chewed it in big mouthfuls, and then put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands with satisfaction.
It seemed that he had not had a full meal for a long time. He immediately rolled up his sleeves and wiped his mouth with a satisfied look. As soon as he stood up, he saw Xia Lingxuan waiting aside, so he immediately walked in front of Xia Lingxuan, before Xia Lingxuan could react. When he came over, he knelt down in front of him with a plop.
"Niu Dazhuang thanks His Highness the Crown Prince for your life-saving grace. Thank you His Highness the Crown Prince for overcoming all objections and allowing me, a rough man, to serve you by your side. From now on, I will go through fire and water for His Highness, and I won't hesitate to go up the mountain of swords and fall into the sea of fire."
Hearing the other party's solemn promise, Xia Lingxuan just smiled and helped him up.
He knew that the other party was grateful not only for saving his life, but also because he regarded Niu Dazhuang as a human being, so he was so sincerely convinced.
Xia Lingxuan patted him on the shoulder and encouraged:
"You will stay with me from now on. After all, I will build a workshop on the previous land. I know your abilities. From now on, you will lead them in paper manufacturing."
"You will be in charge of the paper mill from now on!"
