Quickly Transmigrate to Save the Child of Heaven

Chapter 401 God Chapter 9

Before long, they arrived at Feng Xi's Yuelai Restaurant. Gao Yao had been waiting there for a long time. Knowing they were on a private visit, he dared not announce it. He hurried forward and said in a low voice, "Master, I've reserved one of our finest private rooms upstairs for you. The dishes will be served soon. Please follow me upstairs." Feng Xi nodded slightly, indicating understanding. Without saying anything more, she led Meng Tian and Ying Zheng upstairs.

Entering the private room, Ying Zheng surveyed the surroundings, struck by the exquisite elegance and ingenuity of the decor. From the calligraphy and paintings on the walls to the porcelain on the table, every detail revealed the owner's taste and care. Ying Zheng couldn't help but be deeply intrigued by the exquisite decor, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

Seeing this, Feng Xi asked softly, "Does my husband like the decoration here?" Ying Zheng smiled and nodded, and replied, "It's really nice, very unique, and makes people feel quite comfortable." Feng Xi smiled and explained, "The decoration here alone cost a lot of money. I took so much painstaking effort just to attract those dignitaries to patronize. In order to make these nobles feel that they have face when dining here, the price of the dishes here is more than double that of other ordinary restaurants. But even so, there are still many people who pursue the so-called grade and status. And willingly paid for it out of her own pocket." Ying Zheng laughed and jokingly said, "Haha, I never thought my wife was so savvy in business. She's a real money-grubber!" Feng Xi shook her head gently and said slowly, "Your Majesty, this is wrong. You want to fight a war, and the silver needed for the army is a huge sum. Relying solely on the taxes paid by the people is definitely not enough. Moreover, our Great Qin is facing a serious food shortage, and many people are living a hard life without enough food or clothing."

Ying Zheng frowned and said helplessly, "Alas, Xixi is absolutely right, but there's nothing we can do about it. Currently, the labor force is limited, and grain production is limited... Plus, furs are expensive, and every winter, many people freeze to death due to the severe cold."

Feng Xi pondered for a moment before speaking, "I do know of something called a fire kang, which can protect against the cold in winter. There's also a fire wall, which is also quite effective. After I've sketched it, I hope Your Majesty will order the craftsmen to build it and promote its use. This will surely greatly reduce the suffering of the people from the cold."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was extremely excited. He held Feng Xi's hands tightly and asked anxiously, "Where did you learn this wonderful method from?"

Feng Xi smiled slightly and replied softly, "I read in a book that this is how people in the Far North keep warm. As for solving the problem of food shortage, I need to think about it carefully. By the way, I wonder if my dowry includes any property like a farm?"

Meng Tian, who was standing by, nodded quickly and said, "Your Majesty, yes."

Feng Xi nodded in satisfaction and then instructed, "Okay, then please arrange for twenty experienced farmers to wait here for me. I'll go over and see if I can come up with some ideas for improving grain cultivation." Ying Zheng and Meng Tian stared at Feng Xi in confusion, unable to understand the improvements she was talking about. However, Feng Xi appeared nonchalant and said casually, "Even if I explain it to you now, you might not understand the mystery. Let's wait a few months!"

After saying this, Feng Xi secretly opened her system store and, without hesitation, spent a full 500 points, successfully redeeming sweet potatoes and potatoes, two extremely precious crops. She then meticulously planned on the system, cleverly arranging personnel to pretend they had found these grain seeds from faraway overseas. By then, when the seeds arrived, there would be no need to worry about anyone finding anything amiss.

As long as this batch of seeds can successfully reach its destination, Feng Xi will immediately arrange for people to plant them. When the harvest season arrives, the harvested crops will be selected and propagated. In this way, a larger number of seeds can be obtained, which can be promoted more widely.

Feng Xi, lost in thought, didn't notice the waiter had already served the dishes. Only when Ying Zheng called her did she realize what was happening. He then asked the two men to try the dishes. Ying Zheng and Meng Tian were amazed by the novelty of the waiter's dishes, finding them incredibly delicious, surpassing even the imperial chefs in the palace. For a moment, Ying Zheng almost considered summoning the chef to the palace, but remembering he was Feng Xi's personal servant, he held back.

Feng Xi looked at it and said, "If my husband thinks this tastes great, you can send someone to learn how to make it. After they learn, I'll make it for you to try. As for my brother, you can also ask the chef at home to come and learn how to make it. It's not a difficult task! But don't try to get your hands on him. I rely on him to make money for me!" Ying Zheng nodded and smiled, "Okay, little money-grubber!"