Chapter 145: Wang Ling's Mind (Part II)
Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "Don't dare to say anything else, if the land is barren, there are some ways for the little nephew." ”
"Oh?" Originally, Wang Xuan wanted to sign a long-term contract with Fang Xiaoyu for the supply of grain at a low price this time, but he didn't expect Fang Xiaoyu to come up with a way for him. Fang Xiaoyu said: "There are two crops in the hands of the little nephew, which can be used as both human consumption and feed. ”
Wang Xuan was surprised: "There is such a good thing? ”
Fang Xiaoyu said: "Yes, one of these two crops is corn and the other is potato. Both crops can be used as staple food, and the barren land has little effect on them either. The yield of corn per mu can reach thousands of kilograms, and most livestock can be used as feed. Potatoes can reach thousands of kilograms per mu, cooking can be, although eating too much is a little bloated, but if it is paired with other grains is still very cost-effective. ”
"And something so magical." Wang Xuan's eyes widened, while Wang Ling looked at Fang Xiaoyu with a look of adoration.
Seeing that the eyes of their father and daughter were a little strange, Fang Xiaoyu coughed lightly and said: "In addition, the little nephew also has some excellent breeds of cattle and sheep, and my uncle can also try to raise some, I believe it is good." ”
Wang Xuan said with a smile: "This is really good, with the help of my nephew, I think the problem I am most worried about can also be solved." But is it possible for my Tubo County to grow some cotton like the one in Loulan County? ”
Fang Xiaoyu shook his head and said: "Cotton needs long sunshine hours and high temperatures, and the terrain is higher than that of my uncle, and the cold climate is not suitable for planting. However, I heard that my uncle has a lot of sustenance, and it would be a lot of money to sell them. ”
Wang Xuan sighed and said: "The roads in Tubo County are difficult to travel, and it is not easy to enter and exit, so only horses can easily enter and exit, and other specialties can only enter and exit with horses. ”
Fang Xiaoyu said: "The road is difficult, and it is not difficult to transport it." Now that the imperial court is planning to build a railway from the capital to the northwest, I can encircle my uncle with a slight detour in the name of the difficulty of the road, and I will be able to transport as many things as I want. ”
"Railroad?" Wang Xuan was a little at a loss for this new term. After Fang Xiaoyu explained the convenience and speed of the railway, Wang Xuan was very interested and thanked Fang Xiaoyu repeatedly.
At this time, the wine and food came up, and the three of them chatted while eating. Wang Xuan said: "My virtuous nephew has helped me so much, and I really can't repay it." ”
Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "Our lords can also be regarded as the same spirit, and they should support each other. ”
Wang Xuan smiled: "That being said, it really makes me unbearable. The virtuous nephew buys horses and pack horses from me, but he never buys war horses, I wonder if the virtuous nephew of Lu Dao is interested in cavalry. ”
"Cavalry?" Fang Xiaoyu, who was accustomed to large-scale mechanized troops and tank cluster charges in later generations, really didn't have much interest in cavalry, otherwise there wouldn't be just a patchwork cavalry regiment.
However, Fang Xiaoyu found that in the war with the Cossack Empire, the endless Far Eastern Plain and the Berian Plain were difficult to navigate, and the cavalry was really a very good choice, so he could try to establish a cavalry unit, at least before the appearance of tanks, it was an effective supplement to the mobility of his army.
Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "The little nephew is a little interested, but firstly, there are not so many horses, and secondly, there are no experienced cavalry generals under me, so there has always been only one cavalry regiment under the little nephew, which is still pieced together with the previous cavalry heralds." ”
Wang Xuan smiled: "What's so difficult about this. If you don't dislike me, I'll send you a batch of horses, and I'm sending some people to form a cavalry unit for you, and then let them come back when your cavalry is trained. ”
Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "That's good, but the little nephew can't ask for uncle's horses in vain, it's better to exchange grain for war horses, so that the uncle has enough food, and the little nephew also has a stable source of war horses." ”
Wang Xuan listened to Fang Xiaoyu's suggestion and did not shirk: "Okay, after the New Year, I will send some cavalry officers to bring enough horses over." ”
Fang Xiaoyu smiled: "Then the little nephew is waiting." "Grain for war horses, this is a good bond for Wang Xuan to maintain a relationship with himself, even if he doesn't need the war horse This transaction is necessary, as for how to change the law, there are people below to talk about, as long as the two lords reach an intention, it is enough.
Drinking wine, Wang Xuan asked in a low voice: "Now that the war between you and the Cossack Empire is not over, I don't know what Lu Daoxian's nephew thinks?" ”
Fang Xiaoyu put down his wine glass and said, "The Cossacks are already at the end of their crossbows, and they don't have much strength. On land I had built a fortification complex strong enough to resist the Cossack attack. As for the sea, the large warships of the Cossack Empire have been completely wiped out, and their navy can now only use regular passenger ships if they want to come to the Eastern Continent. Fang Xiaoyu made a joke, and the three of them laughed.
The guests and hosts enjoyed the meal, and the two sides reached a series of agreements. After the meal, Wang Xuan proposed to let Wang Ling send Fang Xiaoyu back to the house, and Fang Xiaoyu shirked for a while and agreed.
Fang Xiaoyu didn't bring Elena to this meal, after all, this was a guest dinner, Fang Xiaoyu was reluctant to let Elena wait for him outside for so long, so he only brought some ordinary guards over.
On the way back, Wang Ling didn't ride her own horse, but took the initiative to sit in Fang Xiaoyu's carriage. The atmosphere was a little awkward for the two of them sitting in the carriage, and Fang Xiaoyu suddenly found that he didn't know what to say.
Wang Ling suddenly glanced at Fang Xiaoyu and said lightly: "Do you say I'm beautiful?" ”
"Huh?" Fang Xiaoyu was defenseless, and when he heard Wang Ling's question at first glance, his mind didn't turn for a while.
Wang Ling pulled the short hair around her ear and said: "Actually, I know that you can't look down on a look like me, let alone the Xia family sisters, even your female guard is more beautiful than me." ”
Fang Xiaoyu hurriedly explained: "No, in fact, you are also very beautiful, and you have a heroic spirit that they do not have." ”
Wang Ling's face turned red and said, "Really? Even though I know that you are making me happy, I am still happy in my heart. ”
Fang Xiaoyu said: "No, I'm not trying to coax you, in fact, you are really beautiful." Fang Xiaoyu's tone was still very sincere, because if you look carefully, although Wang Ling is not as stunning as Elena, she is also middle-class, and the heroic spirit unique to that soldier is not possessed by ordinary girls.
Wang Ling heard the sincerity in Fang Xiaoyu's tone, and a happy smile appeared on her face. She added: "In the past two years, my father has always talked about you, praising you for your ability, and a few years of a person is stronger than the accumulation of hundreds of years of a family. Even several of my uncles have high regard for you, believing that you will become the number one powerhouse in the empire after Marshal Xia. ”
"Really?" Fang Xiaoyu said: "Actually, I prefer to live a little more relaxed, find a quiet place and a carefree life with my beloved." It's a pity that I have something to do, and I can't help myself. ”
Wang Ling was also very touched when she heard Fang Xiaoyu's words: "Actually, I have the same idea as you, but it's a pity that my father only has a daughter like me, and he has raised me as a boy since I was a child, hoping that I can inherit his position." ”
Fang Xiaoyu sighed and said, "We are both fallen people at the end of the world, and we are each other." ”
"The same end of the world?" Wang Ling smiled and said: "Your talent is really good, and the words you say casually are so meaningful." ”
Fang Xiaoyu smiled slightly, and didn't explain much, now that he has discovered the benefits of coming to the otherworldly realm, he will be said to be talented and talented if he casually plagiarizes some popular poems, because no one here has heard these famous poems that have been passed down through the ages, it seems that he will have to quote more in the future, maybe he can convince some great talents, and be willing to do things for himself.
Fang Xiaoyu was daydreaming, thinking about his own thoughts, and he didn't notice that Wang Ling was looking at him with a gentle eye. Wang Ling, who has always been spicy and lively, can show such a gentle gaze, I'm afraid that even if Wang Xuan comes, he will be surprised.
"Young master, it's already here." The words of the guards outside pulled both of their thoughts back. Wang Ling realized that she was a little out of shape when she heard the words of the guards outside, and she lowered her head and pulled her hair to hide the panic in her heart.
After calming down, Wang Ling said to Fang Xiaoyu: "Since you have arrived at the residence, I will go back." Fang Xiaoyu said: "Go in and sit for a while, drink a cup of tea and leave." ”
Wang Ling shook her head: "No need, it's so late, let's talk about it next time I have a chance." Wang Ling pushed the car door and turned around when she got out of the car: "Do you really think I'm beautiful?" Then he jumped out of the car without waiting for Fang Xiaoyu's answer.
Fang Xiaoyu looked at Wang Ling's back as he turned over and got on his horse and left with his guard, and sighed leisurely: "It's troublesome now, I'm afraid I'll get into trouble again, but the other party's father is the imperial god of war, the lord of one side, this matter is really a bit troublesome." ”
Thinking about the Xia family sisters now, although they don't say anything about Elena's joining, they must be very uncomfortable in their hearts. It's still that Elena is just an elf, at least for now, their status doesn't make them feel threatened. If you add a Wang Ling, it will be different, Wang Ling has Tubo County and the Wang family behind her, and even the Tingwei sisters, who were born in the Xia family, will feel threatened by such strength.
After all, Wang Ling is Wang Xuan's only daughter, and Sister Tingwei is not the only bloodline in the Xia family's main family. Fang Xiaoyu sighed, this kind of thing is annoying when you think about it, it is better not to provoke Wang Ling herself, lest her backyard catch fire.
It was already late when he returned home, Fang Xiaoyu didn't go to see his family and went back to his small courtyard to rest, Xiao Feng, who had just been lying on the bed for a long time, suddenly took the initiative to call him, Xiao Feng's initiative to call This was the first time, Fang Xiaoyu immediately entered Xiao Feng's world.