couldn't resist Liu Ying's invitation, and Zhang Shangqi wanted to ask the county lord's mansion if it had been requested, so he hesitated and followed him to the post house.

When they arrived at the inn, everyone was waiting for Xiaoman to eat, but seeing that she brought back two vicissitudes of officials, everyone at the table couldn't help but be a little cramped, and the atmosphere dropped to freezing, and no one spoke at all.

Seeing this, Liu Ying took the lead in getting up, "You don't have to be restrained, I'm not very particular about this person, you can do what you want, just be when I'm not there!" ”

Saying that, Liu Yingwu picked up the dishes, ate, occasionally chatted with Xiaoman, and pulled Zhang Shangqi to say a few words from time to time, it was really not as difficult to contact as everyone imagined, so everyone gradually became warmer, and it was not as embarrassing as at the beginning.

After the meal, Xiao Man, Lu Li, Zhang Shangqi, Liu Ying and others went to the conference hall to discuss in detail the specific steps in implementation.

After all, Xiao Man had experience in this area, and Lu Li had often gone out hunting in Bishui Village before, which was also very helpful for such a thing, and several people discussed it for a long time and formulated a specific implementation strategy, and did not leave until it was dark.

After sending off the two Shangshu, Lu Li took Xiao Man's hand and returned to the room on the second floor, laughing in a low voice all the way, which was also comfortable.

In the next few days, Xiao Man occasionally entered the palace to talk about his methods, and occasionally pulled Lu Li to talk to Zhang Shangqi and Liu Ying in detail. In her spare time, she will go out with Wang Youhe, inspect the shops in Canglan, and buy some interesting gadgets by the way, and has gradually adapted to the rhythm of life in Bei'an.

Seeing that it was about to come to a few warmer months, and the county lord's mansion was completed, Xiao Man was ready to start implementing his previous plan.

"Sister Wang, Lone has already asked Liu Ying to carve out a large vacant land in the suburbs, and there is a small stream that is about to thaw, wait for Lone to take you to see, if you can, you can start." The king sat on the high throne and commanded from a high position.

Xiao Man stood at the bottom of the hall, raised her eyes and glanced at Liu Ying, who was standing next to her, looking at the other party's confident smile, she thought for a while, knelt down and said: "Brother Wang, the courtier's sister thinks that it is better to test it in the courtier's house first, and if it is feasible, then go to the open space in the suburbs to follow suit; If it doesn't work, the minister will think of other ways to improve, so that it will not consume too much manpower and material resources. ”

She had already seen that the mansion that Zhang Shangqi chose to build, there was a large open space in the backyard and the front yard, plus a small garden where trees had not yet been planted, Xiaoman felt that the experiments in these places were excellent, and he could take care of them conveniently.

Wang Shang frowned when he heard this, and looked at Zhang Shangqi with some hesitation, "Zhang Shangshu, do you think what the county lord said is feasible?" ”

"Back to the king, the minister thinks that the county lord's method is very good, but Canglan only has so many months a year when the temperature is suitable, if you don't hurry up and implement it at this time, then I'm afraid you will have to wait until the next year." Zhang Shangqi lowered his head slightly and said in a deep voice.

"What Zhang Shangshu said does make sense." As he spoke, Admiral Wang's gaze fell back on Su Xiaoman, "Sister Wang, do you have a solution to what Zhang Shangshu said?" ”

Xiao Man coughed lightly and said, "Sister Chen's has already calculated, if you test it in Sister Chen's county lord's mansion, you can get the results in a month at most." A month later, Bei'an is still in the warmest season of the year, and it is not too late for us to go to the suburbs to experiment, what does the king think? ”

After all, the greenhouse needs to burn firewood and charcoal all day long to maintain the temperature, if such material resources are consumed, and the results are not obtained, not to mention that the king is unhappy, Xiaoman will also be scared.

Experimenting in advance, and then promoting it in a big way, this is already the best way Xiaoman can think of.

"As the county lord said." Wang Shang got up, got off the stage and walked in front of Xiao Man, and instructed: "During the test, if there is anything that needs help, even if you enter the palace to find Fuliu, Zhang Shangshu and Liu Shangshu can often go to the county lord's mansion to help." ”

After speaking, the king approached Xiaoman again, with a hint of worry between his eyebrows, and his voice was slightly lowered: "Are you sure, is this feasible?" ”

Xiao Man nodded solemnly, "As long as the conditions I expected are fine, then I will definitely succeed in the end." ”

This is not only about whether or not he can help Canglan smoothly, but also about when he and Lu Li will be able to return to Donglan. The vicissitudes of Bei'an are indeed very good, but for them who are accustomed to the food of Shangjing, the days of eating meat every day are indeed a little difficult.

"Okay, then you can try." The king nodded, then turned around and returned to his seat, "Let's all step down, and report to the palace in time when things are progressing." ”

"The minister retired."

When the three of them left the palace, Xiao Man stopped, looked at Zhang Shangqi with some embarrassment, and said softly: "Zhang Shangshu, I have to build a greenhouse in the county lord's mansion at present, so I have to trouble you with the materials, and let people transport some of the materials that have been sent to the suburbs to the county lord's mansion." ”

Zhang Shangqi nodded, "Please rest assured that the county lord will do it immediately." ”

Xiao Man was already very grateful for the help of the two of them, she bowed slightly, and owed a debt, "Okay, then trouble Zhang Shangshu, if you need anything in the future, please help me a lot, I thank you here in advance." ”

Zhang Shangqi hurriedly returned the salute, "The county lord is polite, you are contributing to Canglan, and as officials of Canglan, we should do our best to help." ”

"Yes, yes, yes! If there is anything you need my help with in the future, just say it! I'll do my best to help the county lord! Liu Ying echoed.

Xiao Man bowed gratefully again, "In that case, I can't thank you enough!" It's still early, and I have to get back to build the greenhouse as soon as possible. ”

After saying that, she went straight to the direction of the county lord's mansion.

A few days ago, she had just moved from the post house to the county lord's mansion, and at this time everyone was busy packing up her things, and she had to go back as soon as possible, so that she could pack up all the seeds and other things she brought from Shangjing, so that she could sow seeds and harvest as soon as possible.

Back at the county lord's mansion, Xiao Man hurried back to his room, took out the seeds he brought from Shangjing, ordered Pearl to find a few small servants to come over, and then calculated how long it would take for each dish to grow while recording.

Xiao Man answered, put down the brush and put aside the vegetable seeds that only took a month to grow, and the vegetable seeds that took months to see the fruit were re-collected and placed in a closed sandalwood box.

Just as Xiaoman was preparing everything, Zhang Shangshu's voice came from outside.

She hurriedly stuffed the seeds into her arms and trotted out, "Zhang Shangshu!" ”

Compared with Liu Ying, although Zhang Shangshu is a little silent, he is very reliable, very steady, and a person who works hard.

Zhang Shangqi heard Xiao Man's voice, stepped forward and saluted with a smile, "County Lord, I have someone send you everything you want, you can check it first and see if you can still meet your requirements." ”

"Okay, I'm sorry to trouble Zhang Shangshu."

After acceptance, after making sure that these materials were all right, Xiaoman sent Zhang Shangshu away, and when he was about to return to the backyard, Pearl trotted over and reported: "Madam, everyone is waiting outside, just waiting for your orders." ”

Xiao Man nodded, and returned to the backyard with Pearl.

Looking at the dozen or so young and strong guys standing in front of him, Xiao Man carefully looked at and inquired, picked out a few who could understand the drawings he drawn, and ordered them to build a small garden and a greenhouse in the front and back yards within five days.

"Ma'am, is this the greenhouse you are talking about for growing vegetables?" The little guy at the bottom said curiously.

Xiao Man smiled slightly and encouraged: "Yes, so everyone has to work hard to complete the construction as soon as possible, so that we can eat the food earlier and return to Donglan early, you know?" ”

"Yes!"

Seeing everyone working in full swing, Xiao Man thought about it in his heart and asked Pearl to call Wang Youhe out.

The problem of vegetables was solved, Lu Li followed the surrounding tiger hunting to hunt in the mountains early every day in the past few days, and Huali's caravan had already set off for Shangjing, and it was estimated that the time would be back soon. In the huge county lord's mansion, only Wang Youhe has nothing to do.

However, Wang Youhe didn't understand anything except embroidery, so weaving and other things couldn't be handed over to her, so she could only let Wang Youhe teach local women embroiderers.

It's just that Wang Youhe's temper, Xiaoman is a little worried, so he can only ask the other party before starting, so that she can be mentally prepared.

"Sister Xiaoman!" Wang Youhe began to wave at her from a distance, looking jubilant, looking very happy, and was not affected by the harsh environment.

Xiao Man pursed her lips and smiled softly, and when Wang Youhe walked in front of her, she went straight to the point; "Youhe, we've been here for a few days, what do you think about here, do you want to do anything?"

Hearing this, Wang Youhe scratched her head embarrassedly, "Sister Xiaoman, Simei and I have been patronizing and playing these days, but I didn't expect to... What to do. ”

There is no parental discipline for this, and Xiaoman does not have such high requirements for her, although the conditions of this Canglan are poor, but because of the king's attention, the materials in the post house and the county lord's mansion are also very rich, if it weren't for Xiaoman mentioning the real purpose of their coming, Wang Youhe would have almost forgotten what he came to Canglan for.

Thinking of this, Wang Youhe secretly knocked on Xiao Man's face and said carefully: "Sister Xiao Man, why don't you arrange a job for me?" I've been wandering around all day, and it's not interesting to spend a long time, and I'm embarrassed to watch you guys go about your business. ”

"Since you took the initiative to say it, then I really have something to ask you for help." Xiao Man smiled and took out a piece of paper from his arms, "Copy a hundred copies of the contents of this paper and give it to me within three days, do you know?" ”

"A hundred?!" Wang Youhe took the piece of paper, looked at the dense small characters on it, and almost dropped his jaw in shock, "With so many words, where can I copy a hundred sheets in three days!" Sister Xiaoman, are you sure you're not punishing me? ”