"Why only half a day? Twenty copper coins is enough to buy a day's worth of food. "
Gong Che shook his head. "It's almost time for the busy farming season. We can't let the people's houses be abandoned …"
The governor thought to himself, 'What a rich fool. Based on his actions, there would be countless people applying for the position!'
Although he did not agree, he still had to say, "The Crown Prince is benevolent. This humble subject thanks you on behalf of the people of Xing City!"
Gong Che nodded and instructed the governor to bring people to patrol the two shores as soon as possible. He wanted to see the exact situation and report back. The governor agreed to all of his orders. Gong Che then rubbed the space between his brows and walked back.
When he passed by GongYimo's small courtyard … he stopped for a long time, but in the end, he still could not take that step.
If she was his sister, why did he have to see her so often?
A trace of pain flashed across Gong Che's eyes as he returned to his own residence.
GongYimo was very busy!
In her previous life, she had already made explosives. Although it almost killed her, at least she had experience. Now that she was careful, she would not be in danger.
It was a pity that … in her previous life, she had used those explosives to kill people. Thus, there were countless people who had died directly and indirectly in her hands. It was no wonder that Gong Che said that she had a vicious heart …
Casting aside those superfluous thoughts, Gong Yi Mo began to seriously compare the ingredients. In fact, in this era, the concept of black powder was already present, but it wasn't used much. At most, people used it for alchemy, or as a fire starter, fireworks, and so on. Even if it was used on the battlefield, it would only come in handy during a fire attack. Its lethality wasn't great.
However, after being modified by GongYimo, these explosives were really worthy of their name. They had terrifying destructive power.
After all, the silt and sand in the river had accumulated for many years. If they really relied on manpower to dig, who knew how long it would take. Moreover, if they used explosives to loosen the ground, it would be much easier to dig.
Just as she was in full swing, a person quietly walked in and whispered in GongYimo's ear.
"Princess, there's a letter from the West Province!"
GongYimo's eyes lit up!
Gong Dai had finally arrived in the West Province? Why did it take so long? She quickly opened the letter and saw that it was indeed Gong Dai's handwritten letter!
After all, he was the child she raised. GongYimo did not expect that she would miss him after not seeing him for a while.
There was nothing written in the letter. It seemed that Zhenxi Of Gojoseon had kept it a secret very well. He definitely did not know about what had happened to her. Thinking of Gong Dai's worried face, she giggled until her eyes landed on the last two lines. Only then did his expression become somewhat strange.
He wanted to control all the shops in the capital? Did something happen in the West Continent? Was he short of money?
At this time, Zhenxi Of Gojoseon was also shocked. He looked at Gong Dai, speechless.
"You said you want the indenture contracts of those managers in the capital?"
He had a strange expression on his face. He had been busy with the disaster relief during this period of time, but when he was free, his grandson brought up this matter, as if he did not trust him. This made him a little sad.
Gong Dai sat at the table and looked at him coldly. "Grandfather, I just don't want to be deceived by your alliance again!"
His words made Zhenxi Of Gojoseon feel slightly embarrassed. This was all the princess's idea. He did not expect that he would be the one to suffer.
"We were also afraid that it would affect your mood … You should know that returning halfway is a serious crime!"
"You also know that I want to return halfway …"
Gong Dai lowered his eyes and smiled. "Then do you know why I didn't leave?"
Zhenxi Of Gojoseon looked at him with a pair of tiger-like eyes, seeming somewhat puzzled.
Gong Dai's expression was indifferent, but upon closer inspection, he looked somewhat miserable …
"I'm so small and useless. Now, I can't even suppress you and Royal Sister. What can I do if I return?"
His words made Zhenxi Of Gojoseon's heart overflow with pity and guilt. He could not help but wonder if his previous actions had hurt this child's self-esteem.
Gong Dai laughed self-deprecatingly and looked at him indifferently, but his tone gradually became firm.
"So these days, I've been thinking about how to not be manipulated."
Zhenxi Of Gojoseon seemed to understand the anger and bitterness in Gong Dai's heart. "You can have it, but you'd better tell the princess."
Gong Dai raised his teacup and said indifferently, "I've already told her."
Zhenxi Of Gojoseon did not know whether to laugh or cry at his words. He was determined to monopolize power. If he wanted to take it, then so be it. After all, these two children had helped him earn a lot of money these two years! As he spoke, he asked his wife to take the box containing the indenture.
Gong Dai took the box, and his expression changed for a moment.
He could not help but smile.
It turned out that only those who had a firm grasp of everything in their hands had the right to speak.
He raised his head and said to Zhenxi Of Gojoseon, "Grandpa, don't worry. We'll divide the profits the same way we did in the past. From now on, I'll be in your care." Because the depression in his heart had been lifted, his smile was infinitely bright.
He was obviously only eleven years old, but he was steady and tenacious, and always took drastic measures to deal with the situation. Western Garrison Liege Lord couldn't help but sigh. His delicate daughter had actually given birth to a child with such a character.
He patted Gong Dai's shoulder. "Alright, then I'll take you to the celebration banquet first. The disaster was already serious, and there was a large-scale outbreak of the epidemic, but you saved the people from disaster as soon as you arrived. The people are all thinking of you! They said they wanted to celebrate with you. You're in the limelight now. You must make good use of this opportunity! "
Gong Dai nodded obediently. However, in a place where Zhenxi Of Gojoseon could not see, his gaze was cold and gloomy!
The disaster in the Western Continent was the first step to making a name for himself. He would make good use of it, and use it thoroughly …
By the time GongYimo snapped out of her daze, she had not seen Gong Che for more than half a month.
The farmers quickly recruited eighty thousand people. GongYimo felt that there were enough people, so she asked someone to take off the list.
They chose an auspicious day to break the ground, and the start of construction was set to be the day after the auspicious day. On the auspicious day, GongYimo and the others went to the riverbank of the Yangtze River alone.
This was the end of the Yulong Inner Canal, where it met the Yangtze River. As far as the eye could see, the river water was rolling.
In ancient times, the water was very clear, and because it was at the intersection, there was plenty of water. It flowed endlessly like thousands of horses galloping.
They came here because GongYimo said that she wanted to practice the excavation method she had mentioned …
Although Gong Che did not know what she had bought along the way, he was not worried that her idea would not work out due to his blind trust in GongYimo. However, Li Ke and the others who knew what GongYimo had bought were not optimistic.
They did not think that the black powder would be of any use. At most, there would be a spark. No … there was so much water here, there would not even be a spark.
However, Li Ke looked at GongYimo suspiciously. Every time they went out to buy things, GongYimo would go alone. In other words, she would mix some other things into the soil. He wondered what the soil would look like after she modified it …
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