She is different from the empress in the history books

Chapter 118 Enlightenment

Pei Peng went out for a horse ride and felt much better. Only then did he have the energy to understand the problems in Xiaoli Village.

The land reclamation of Xiaoli Village was carried out intermittently because of a war in the middle, and Xu Shu was originally in charge, but no one took care of it for a period of time, and Xu Zhao was recently in charge.

After such a coaching change, Pei Peng lowered his requirements from the bottom of his heart, only thinking that the farmers in Xiaoli Village would not delay their normal farming and autumn harvest, and that half of the land reclamation results would be enough.

This is the evaluation standard she re-established based on comprehensive consideration of Xu Zhao's ability. If Yang Luo was responsible for it, Pei Peng might set the standard higher.

It has to be said that Pei Peng has been watching coldly these days, because he is indeed not very confident in the ability of Xu Zhao, the husband's nephew.

Xu Zhao also felt that Pei Peng didn't trust him enough, especially after he took over Xiaoli Village, because he didn't understand farming and the efficiency of farmers' work, he had to detour a few times in communication with the local village chief. He even came up with some unrealistic ideas, so that the village chief didn't trust him very much later, and confirmed more than once, "Will Her Royal Highness really admit that the wasteland we opened belongs to you? It was really possible a few years ago." duty free?"

Faced with such doubts, Xu Zhao also had to admit that he really didn't seem to follow the situation that Xu Shu had laid out. Even if he let the village chief arrange it later, the loss of detours during this period could not be fully compensated. .

Therefore, Xu Zhao has indeed just completed the minimum standard set by Pei Peng. During the process of land reclamation, there were several disputes in Xiaoli Village over the competition for flatter wasteland. These things undoubtedly reached Pei Peng. Peng's ears.

Pei Peng knocked on the table to grab the attention of Xu Zhao who was in a daze.

"How about it, have you figured out what mistakes you made during this period?"

"I don't know enough about farming, and I didn't set the rules for them in detail. I was too impatient during the communication process, and I didn't let them understand."

"Just these?"

"Also...and I should have a good understanding of the situation with Ah Shu. After all, she knows more."

Pei Peng smiled helplessly.

She can't say that Xu Zhao is stupid, because he is not so bad at other things, especially those things that require etiquette, rules and rules to follow, those things that require communication and emotional connection, Xu Zhao is still doing well of.

Pei Peng still remembered that Xu Zhao went to his maternal grandfather on behalf of his parents two years ago to fulfill his filial piety. The stranger's relative did a good job, and even helped organize his grandfather's birthday banquet, which was perfect.Xu Zhao's good reputation for being respectful and friendly spread widely in the local area.

But these are more like skills inherited from family education. With these abilities, Pei Peng thought about the position around him, which is more suitable for arranging Xu Zhao to be a steward who obeys orders.

But can she do this?
No, that would be humiliating.

Pei Peng was actually thinking about Xu Zhao's arrangement these days, and finally found a good position for him.

That is to let him return to Beijing to be responsible for the human relations with her old friends, and to collect the different attitude changes of each family, whether it is towards herself or towards Pei Wei.

After all, Xu Zhao's identity has a natural advantage in dealing with these people and understanding the hidden meanings behind the masks of these people and Xu. He grew up in this circle, so he is naturally better than Pei Peng. Those in charge, spies, etc. know better how to deal with it.

However, Pei Peng didn't dare to let Xu Zhao do this, because she didn't trust her that much, and she didn't trust the Xu family that much.

Xu Zhao was a little embarrassed by Pei Peng's smile, he knew that he had let Pei Peng down again.

"Okay, you can go out with me for a walk."

Pei Peng said suddenly.

The Princess Mansion is very large. In terms of area, it is larger than the Princess Mansion in the capital. Even though many courtyards have been arranged to go out, there are still some courtyards that are still empty and unoccupied.

The purpose of Pei Peng and the others' wandering today was the occupied yards.

The first stop was the brewing place, Pei Peng didn't take Xu Zhao in, but asked someone to open the door, and the two stood there for a while.

Yang Luo is here now. He hired someone to pick all the ripe jujubes from Shangyong County that he bought recently. They just arrived recently, and half of the yard was piled up. Many of them were so ripe that they were about to go bad. up.

Yang Luo is discussing with the craftsmen how to use these dates in wine as soon as possible.

The second stop was where Cheng Fei was. Some time ago, she talked with Pei Peng about the charity of opening a school. Pei Peng didn't agree or disagree, but asked Cheng Fei to go back and write the plan.

Only then did Cheng Fei discover that she actually didn't understand the types of work that were really needed in this era, and she didn't take into account that many industries have strict entry requirements for technological inheritance.For example, bloodline, even this bloodline does not include daughters, granddaughters and other identities.For example, the master-apprentice relationship is very strict. Many masters may only have a few apprentices in their lifetime, and they are unwilling to teach their students basic skills.

Understanding the former can solve the professional setting of the school, and solving the latter can enable the systematic teaching of technical skills. Otherwise, when the school opens, teachers will not be able to find many teachers.

So Cheng Fei has been shamelessly looking for people to chat with during this period.

Sometimes they are maids kept in the mansion who specialize in making embroidery, weavers, clothes-makers, embroiders...

Sometimes they are used for stir-frying, making pasta, stewing, cutting vegetables and garnishes, carving and arranging, steaming toilet...

Sometimes she is a craftsman who makes wine very well, a craftsman who has never been in contact with blacksmiths, a craftsman who makes jewelry and does carpentry...

It was also Cheng Fei's luck that there were many jobs in the princess without having to go out.

At this time, Cheng Fei was chatting with someone. The other person was kneeling in a lower position with an extremely humble posture. However, Cheng Fei was very enthusiastic, asking questions and recording something.

Pei Peng asked Cheng Fei, the eunuch guarding the gate.

"What does he do?"

"Your Highness, this is our family's animal care worker. Fortunately, Mrs. Cheng who was visiting the garden saw her, so she told the steward and asked him to talk."

Pei Peng was a little surprised. Did this eunuch who raised cats, dogs and birds actually have any useful skills that he could teach others?

But she didn't ask. The focus today was not on Cheng Fei.

She took Xu Zhao around and walked to the school grounds.

Originally, only Cheng Yufeng took the guards to the daily training in this place, and some eunuchs who looked after the nursing home would also organize a practice session.

Now it is Xu Shu who spends time here every day. When Pei Peng and the others passed by, Xu Shu was fighting in close combat with a guard. Judging from the deftness with which the other guard used his fists and kicks, he did not seem to care about Xu Shu's identity.

Without Pei Peng's reminder, Xu Zhao can guess that Xu Shu must come here often, and has reached a tacit understanding with the guards, disregarding the difference in status during the fight, which is the reason for the hearty fight today.

Pei Peng looked at Xu Shu's sparring training with admiring and proud eyes. Although he saw Xu Shu's constant sweating in this cool season and the sluggish movement after being thrown to the sand, Pei Peng still felt heartbroken. But she said nothing and continued to leave with Xu Zhao.

Then they walked to the place where Xu Qing was.

The place where Xuanjuan and the others are now is already a big courtyard connected by three connected courtyards.

One part is taught by the class master and other senior actors and musicians to the newly bought boys and girls. The other part is Xuanjuan and Jiang Shakuhachi who are constantly rehearsing and changing new repertoires.

Xu Zhao didn't know that Xu Qing was also here, and even blended in so naturally and happily, he even looked at Pei Peng worriedly, for fear that she would be angry with Xu Qing, but seeing Pei Peng's expression, Xu Zhao also understood, She was informed and even more supportive.

Xu Zhao rarely sees his uncle looking so relaxed. This is a fact. Although everyone thinks that Xu Qing is incompetent but has a good life, and is stupid but enjoys happiness, but Xu Zhao is a nephew after all, so he can still feel that in his uncle. This kind of embarrassment and decadence is a mark that is difficult to erase no matter how much fun you have.

But at this moment, Xu Qing was with those lowly slaves for people's enjoyment, doing things that his grandmother would never allow or would even be ashamed to hear, but the embarrassment and depression were alleviated.

In fact, Pei Peng still wants to take Xu Qing to see Chen Song. The change in Chen Song's state is even more surprising. Pei Peng couldn't help but sigh when he saw it last time. He was sick and bored for more than ten years. Nephew, the first time I mentioned a thing, I was so enthusiastic.

It's a pity that the situation at Chen Song's place is not suitable for others to see yet.

In addition, Pei Peng took Xu Zhao to so many places. Even though she took a sedan chair along the way, she felt a little tired. She simply ended the stroll and asked Xu Zhao:

"On your way, you have seen what your uncle and cousin are doing now, and you have also seen what Yang Luo Chengfei is doing, what do you think?"

“They all found something they were happy to do and they really kept working at it.”

"No, it's more than that. Indeed, your uncle likes music and dancing, and your cousin likes riding, archery and fighting more than piano, chess, poetry and painting. They like it, so they do it. Even if your cousin likes things, I don't So I agree, even if your uncle knew what he did, your grandmother would definitely write a letter to scold him, but they still did it. This is something you can learn from.

And you're not interested in farming, but you never told me what you wanted to do.Cheng Fei wanted to try wine making, and Yang Luo reminded me to buy land to plant fruit trees. They all let me know what they were focusing on, so I gave them this opportunity.But you didn't let me know, so I can only arrange you according to my own ideas.What was the result?You don't like it, you're not good at it, you didn't do it well, and I'm not satisfied either. We all wasted an opportunity, and we all affected the lives of the people in Xiaoli Village because of this wasted opportunity. "

Xu Zhao bowed his head, feeling a little ashamed.

Indeed, although he said he was actively trying to follow Pei Peng, but for so long, he didn't think about what he should do, what he wanted to do, and was waiting for Pei Peng's arrangement.

"And why did I say more than that? Because you didn't just make a mistake in this place. Do you think Yang Luo fought to be in charge of buying fruit trees because he likes these things? Do you think Cheng Fei has been thinking about it all this time?" Is it because she is good at running a school? In fact, it is not. Yang Luo knows that he has no qualifications to choose now. He can only seize any opportunity to show me his ability, so he fights for it, and works hard after he wins it. Good enough to satisfy me. The same is true for Cheng Fei. She doesn't know how to make wine, and she has never run a school, but she thinks it is useful. She hopes to achieve a certain goal through these things, so she is also trying to find a way to achieve my goal. The request, lived up to my trust."

Pei Peng walked around a moss-covered path, feeling a little tired after such a long series of words, so he stood still with the help of a branch, and continued to speak:
"In terms of intimacy, you are closer than Yang Luo, and in terms of family training, you are far superior to Cheng Fei. But among the few young people who came to Chengyang County with me, why are you the only one who is still assigned? What about patching around?"

Pei Peng's question hit Xu Zhao's heart hard. He felt ashamed, but also had to admit that Pei Peng was right.

In the dead of night, he thought about what Yang Luo had done in the past few months, and even what Cheng Fei, who had been thinking about things purely by luck, had done. He had to admit that they had all accomplished something, but he It seems not.

That's all Pei Peng said. If he elaborated more, he would seem too worried about Xu Zhao's IQ.

She really hoped that Xu Zhao could figure out what the problem was, and that she would not waste herself being entrusted by her parents to bring him to Chengyang County.

Xu Zhao sent Pei Peng back to her yard, said goodbye and left. He found a pavilion where he could see Xu Shu practicing martial arts from a distance and sat alone for a while.

After the fight between Xu Shu and the guards ended, she began to practice shooting on horseback. Xu Zhao watched her keep pulling the bow and shooting. Even though the horse under her was constantly running, her eyes never wandered for a moment. , has maintained a stable performance.

Only then did he face Xu Shu's progress.

When she was in the capital, Xu Shu also learned riding and archery. In the spring and autumn, she went to the countryside with a group of people to race horses and play polo. Prey fed stupidly.

Xu Zhao didn't think it was a real skill, at most it was because the cousin was a girl, and she was able to have decent equestrian skills, which was enough to show off among the noble girls.

However, today Xu Shu is not only able to stand out among girls.

When she was fighting with the guards, she began to look like a qualified soldier who could kill the enemy without changing his face on the battlefield.When she was galloping on horseback drawing a bow and shooting arrows, she also began to have the demeanor of a young general.

When did this change start?Xu Zhao could no longer remember the source.

But he suddenly remembered that during the time when the A tribe went south, he was struggling with whether he should send Xu Shu away, how to send Xu Shu away, and how to explain to his aunt if something happened to Xu Shu... And Xu Shu during that time , but always spent time in Colonel Meng's military camp.

He thought about Yang Luo again. During that time, Yang Luo was doing some chores, arranging the servants in the mansion to serve guests, arranging the distribution of materials in the mansion, and taking care of the older staff.

This was a trivial matter that Xu Zhao didn't care about. He always felt that this was the behavior of the stewards, and there was no need for them to worry about it themselves.

But since then, Yang Luo has been praised by many people, including Mr. Wu. They appreciate Yang Luo's affection and feel that he is down-to-earth enough.

Xu Zhao lowered his head and sighed, listening to the chaotic shouts and the sound of horse hooves in the school grounds, he couldn't help but touch his face with his hands.

So he's the only one who keeps being stupid, right?
He is the only one who just goes with the flow and waits for Pei Peng to give him a chance, right?
(End of this chapter)