The men in the residence, other than children, were servants. Xuan Tianfeng had brought his own clothes, but after washing and changing along the way, there was no longer any clean clothes to change into when they arrived at the entrance of the capital, thus he could only wear the rough clothes that the servants wore. Even though it was a little plain, it did not lose its scholarly aura.
Feng Yu Heng quickly saw him and hurriedly had Fusang go take care of things. She walked towards Xuan Tianfeng and called out with a faint smile: "Sixth Brother." Then she looked at his slightly short gray winter robe and said apologetically: "There really isn't any good clothes in the manor. Sixth Brother, please put up with this for now. It's better than wearing wet clothes. You'll get sick."
Xuan Tianfeng nodded, "Many thanks. This is good. Clothes and people are the same. There is no distinction between high and low. It's good clothes that can be worn and kept warm. " As he spoke, he tugged at the hem of his clothes. He even specially said to Feng Yu Heng: "You take good care of the servants in the manor. These clothes look simple, but people who know the material know that it's not something that ordinary servants can afford to wear. What's more, the cotton in this coarse cloth is soft. It's fluffy when worn, but it's very warm. It must be this year's new cotton. "
Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: "The servants work for us. Even if we can't feed them fish all day long like the masters, we still have to do the most basic things to wear and keep them warm. Just like Sixth Brother said, there is no distinction between high and low. If the servants serve the masters with all their heart, the masters should also have a conscience. "
Xuan Tianfeng nodded in agreement, "This is the life that people should have." After he finished speaking, he looked around the courtyard again and asked her: "Is Younger Sister-in-law in a hurry to go back?"
Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "There's no hurry. I want to stay here and have dinner with the children before I leave."
"I'm not in a hurry. Why don't Younger Sister-in-law take me around the manor? Along the way, I heard that Princess Ji 'an had opened a farmstead outside the city. Not only did she take in orphans and teach them medicine, but she also opened up a wasteland for farming. She even took in a lot of the surrounding fields. To tell you the truth, I'm very curious. "
Xuan Tianfeng was a scholar. On his way back to the capital, the closer he got to the capital, the more rumors he heard. Gradually, he became curious about the manor. In addition, he happened to save two children who wanted to seek shelter today. So, he simply asked around and personally delivered them here. He wanted to see what this rumored place looked like.
Feng Yu Heng did not reject him. Xuan Tianfeng had given her a good first impression. Just like what Wang Chuan and the others had said, the Sixth Prince did not look like a prince. Instead, he looked more like a teacher. He treated people politely and spoke gently. She made an inviting gesture and said: "Since Sixth Brother is interested, then follow Heng to the back to take a look."
She led him around the front courtyard and walked to the back. First, they went to the orphans' residence. The main rooms and side rooms were arranged according to the size of the rooms and were filled with children. Although there were many people in one room, it was not crowded to the point where it could ensure that the children had the most basic rest and sleep. She told Xuan Tianfeng: "This manor originally only had two courtyards. There were only twelve rooms that people could live in. It was far from enough to accommodate so many people. Later on, we discussed with the manor's owner to see if we could rent it. That manor's owner just happened to want to leave the capital and go to another province, so he simply sold the manor to us. His manor was bigger, so there was some empty space. I had people build a few more rooms, so we could barely live there. "
The two continued to talk as they walked inside. Finally, they reached the fields behind the rooms. Feng Yu Heng pointed at the fields that were idle during the winter and said: "The manor originally didn't have much farmland, but we bought a lot later on. These children, in addition to learning medical knowledge, also need to work on their own. They plant vegetables and grow grain. We don't need them to grow much, just enough for the manor to eat. Sixth Brother, look — — "She pointed to an orchard at the edge of the fields," That's a place dedicated to growing fruits. In addition to rice and vegetables, the children also plant many fruit trees, pear trees, apple trees, jujube trees, and so on. They don't want to look good, they just want to eat. When the season comes, there will always be fresh fruit to eat. It's very good. Of course, the manor also raises a lot of poultry. When we were in the courtyard earlier, Sixth Brother also saw that there are chickens, ducks, and geese. They are all raised by the children. At the very least, they can lay a lot of eggs every day. "
Feng Yu Heng spoke very proudly. These children were just like her own children. When she saw and heard the children live so actively, she always felt proud and proud. She told Xuan Tianfeng: "In fact, even if they don't do these things, my manor can still afford to support them. However, in the future, there will be more than one or two such manors. They will exist in many prefectures and provinces. A manor can support one or two, three or four manors, but it can't support the whole world. Therefore, I told them that they must be independent. This is not only to feed themselves now, but also to teach them a principle. In this world, there is no shortcut to reaping without sowing. If they want to live a peaceful life, they must work hard. We took them in and taught them medical and pharmacological knowledge. However, not every child has talent in this area. One day, they will grow up. At that time, they will have to leave the manor and live independently. In the end, they must have the ability to survive and not starve to death. "
Xuan Tianfeng was a natural scholar. He did not like the life of the imperial family. Instead, he yearned for the life of the common people. He still remembered when he was young and entered the Imperial Academy for the first time in the palace. When he heard the teacher's lecture, he had a yearning. He hoped that one day, he could be like the teacher and teach all the knowledge he had learned to those students who were eager to learn. He told this story to Feng Yu Heng, but told her helplessly: "Unfortunately, when I grew up, I finally understood my own identity. I also finally understood that I would never be able to realize that kind of wish. Because of this, I was depressed for many years." He smiled bitterly, but it was as if he saw his own hope in this manor. "Your place is really good." These words came from the bottom of his heart. Feng Yu Heng could hear it. "Not only did you bring knowledge to these children, but you also gave them hope to live. It's really good."
Feng Yu Heng's pride was not finished. She pointed to a hillside not far away and said: "Sixth Brother, look over there. The mountains closest to this manor have also been developed by us. Sixth Brother, can you guess what is being planted there?"
Xuan Tianfeng was stunned. Developing a mountain? Heavens, how big was this girl's appetite? He did not guess what was being planted. Instead, he asked another question: "The children need to plant so much land, and they have to go into the mountains to develop it? Will they … be able to walk? "
Feng Yu Heng laughed, "How can something like developing a mountain be done by children? I hired farmers from outside the city. I gave them rich rewards, and they worked for me. In addition, I also provided clothes, food, and refreshments. The benefits of working for me are quite good."
Xuan Tianfeng did not understand what benefits meant, but he knew that it was similar to "benefits". That was why he guessed what could be planted in the mountains. He thought for a while, then said: "Sister-in-law is a godly doctor. Could it be that the mountains are growing herbs?"
Feng Yu Heng nodded and could not help but give a thumbs up: "As expected of Sixth Brother. When I first came up with this idea, I told Xuan Tianming this question, and he did not even guess it." She subconsciously called out Xuan Tianming's name, which made Xuan Tianfeng feel a burst of absent-mindedness. However, she did not notice and continued to speak in high spirits: "In the past, people went into the mountains to gather herbs, and then they were collected by the shops. The quantity was very small, and often there would be a shortage of some herbs, which affected people's ability to find medicine to treat their illnesses. I have developed the mountains and planted them in batches. This can completely eliminate the problem of the shortage of herbs. As for those mountain people who originally relied on gathering herbs in the mountains to earn money, we will not treat them unfairly. I have called for them to join the work of planting herbs. They do not need to do the farm work, but they can recognize herbs, what herbs should be planted, what herbs are the most commonly used and the easiest to buy, and which herbs should be grown in which environment. These are their specialties. When they come to work here, the remuneration they receive is much more than what they would receive if they went into the mountains to gather herbs. "
She looked at Xuan Tianfeng with a smile: "How is it, Sixth Brother? Is this a good idea?"
How was this a good idea? Xuan Tianfeng sighed: "This is simply an eye-opener for me. As a prince, I grew up in the palace, established a residence outside the palace, and pacified the country on the border. However, there has never been a matter that has shocked me as much as today. I know that you are just experimenting with this outside of the capital. Once it is successful, there will be many mountains that have been opened up like this, and there will be many schools for orphans. There will also be many doctors with great knowledge and experience entering the world. Da Shun will face a completely new situation, and this will be a great contribution to the country's policies. "
Xuan Tianfeng was a little emotional as he spoke. His fists were clenched, and it was as though he could already see that day coming. He turned to look at Feng Yu Heng. This girl was still looking at the mountains in front of her in a daze. Her face was filled with optimism and vitality. Xuan Tianfeng felt that he had never seen this sort of girl before. She was like the rising sun. From the moment she appeared, she began to use her own warmth to illuminate the world.
In the past, he only knew that Feng Yu Heng was the granddaughter of divine doctor Yao Xian. She knew medicine, and she was a very skilled doctor. He also knew that her archery skills were exceptional. She had brought Xuan Tianming with her to the North to lead soldiers into battle and conquered Qian Zhou. She was a sharp female general. At the same time, he heard even more people talk about how Princess Ji 'an was arrogant and domineering. She did not pay any attention to anyone. Even the Ninth Prince, the ninth prince of hell, was able to subdue her. She was very exceptional. But seeing her today, he gained a new understanding of her. His admiration and admiration for her also increased with this new understanding. In the end, it reached a peak.
He took a step back and cupped his hands to Feng Yu Heng: "Princess Ji 'an is righteous. This lowly prince admires you."
Feng Yu Heng turned to look at him and said with a smile: "Your Highness Prince Xian is not greedy for riches and does not flaunt your power. To write books for the country, this Heng admires you greatly."
Xuan Tianfeng shook his head and smiled bitterly, "That's nothing. It's just that I have no other choice. Otherwise, I would rather come to your residence and teach those children how to read and write. That would be better than staying at the border. Dashun does not lack generals; however, I am unable to follow my heart and become the person that I truly want to be. " He looked at Feng Yu Heng and felt that under her influence, the hope that he had suppressed for many years had been rekindled. He felt that the things that he thought were impossible many years ago were not completely impossible.
However, at this very moment, there was another matter that he needed to take care of first … …
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