Da Qin: From a disciple of Fusu to a generation of imperial masters

Chapter 343: Ying Zheng is happy, the problem is solved by Lin Xuan again! Prepare to sell sugar!
"Oh?"

"I would like to listen to it!"

Ying Zheng had a smile on his face and looked at Fusu.

"Reporting to the Emperor, transporting food and fodder to the border, in case it rains."

"The food and grass will get moldy if they are soaked by rain, and the army will have much less food to eat."

"The corn grown by the teacher is not afraid of being wet by rain."

"When the weather clears up, the corn and potatoes can still be cooked and used after being dried, and they won't get moldy."

"Father, you can think about it. If the food sent to the border is corn and potatoes."

"Even if there is rainy weather, the amount of food delivered to the border will not decrease."

"This will allow the army to have more days to eat food and reduce the number of times food needs to be sent to the border."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and told him what his teacher had told him: corn and potatoes are not afraid of rain.

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu's words, there was a hint of shock on his face.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, had frozen in place.

Ying Zheng reacted quickly, with a hint of excitement on his face: "I didn't expect potatoes and corn to be so strong that they are not afraid of being wet by the rain."

"If the food sent to the border is corn and potatoes, it will be beneficial to Daqin."

Ying Zheng said this with a smile on his face.

The two problems that had been bothering me were solved in this way.

The person who solved the problem was Fusu's teacher Lin Xuan.

Ying Zheng, with a smile on his face, suddenly thought of a question.

He looked at Fusu and said, "Corn and potatoes are such excellent grains. It must be very difficult to plant them in the soil and wait for them to mature."

When Fusu heard what the First Emperor said, he said, "Father, you worry too much."

"Corn and potatoes are very easy to grow, even easier than rice and millet."

"It can mature twice a year if corn and potatoes are planted on the land of Daqin."

"Not only can it allow the people to have surplus food at home, but it can also solve the problem of the army's need for food."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and repeated word for word what his teacher Lin Xuan had told him.

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu's words, a smile appeared on his face and he was completely relieved.

With corn and potatoes, he no longer had to worry about food shortages at the border.

"Lin Xuan has made great contributions this time. I will reward him handsomely."

"On behalf of the teacher, I thank the emperor for his reward."

When Fusu heard what the First Emperor said, a smile appeared on his face.

"I should thank your teacher. If it weren't for your teacher, I would have grown potatoes and corn."

"I was still troubled by the problem of food and fodder. Now these two problems have been solved by your teacher."

"As for when corn and potatoes can be planted in large quantities, it will take some time."

"Once I have dealt with some matters, I will order the people of Daqin to grow corn and potatoes."

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and expressed his thoughts.

"Father is wise!"

When Fusu heard what the First Emperor said, he bowed and said, "Growing potatoes and corn is not a trivial matter."

Fusu felt that his father's idea was right and he should still be prepared.

Three days later, Han Xin and Wang Ben prepared to head to the border with a large army and food supplies.

His Majesty ordered Fusu to personally see Han Xin and Wang Ben off.

When the ministers heard His Majesty's decree, no one stood up to object.

Now that Fusu no longer has Hu Hai as his rival, his prestige in the court is very high.

What's more, the commander-in-chief Han Xin who is going to the border this time was recommended to Your Majesty by Fusu.

It is also reasonable for Fusu to see him off personally.

Outside Xianyang City Gate.

Tens of thousands of soldiers were lined up in neat rows, standing straight.

In front of the army stood two armored generals, who were none other than the border commander Han Xin and the deputy commander Wang Ben.

At this time, Han Xin and Wang Ben had respectful expressions on their faces, and in front of them there was a young man in official uniform.

This person was none other than Prince Fusu, who was ordered by His Majesty to send Han Xin and Wang Ben to the border.

"Thank you for your hard work in heading to the border this time!"

With a hint of sincerity on his face, Fusu looked at Han Xin and Wang Ben in front of him.

The climate at the border was harsh, and Han Xin and Wang Ben were indeed not as comfortable going to the border as they were in Xianyang City.

"You are too polite, sir. His Majesty has entrusted an important task to me and you two, by sending us to the border."

"General Han Xin and Wang Ben are very grateful."

Han Xin's face was serious and he looked at Fusu and bowed.

He spoke from the heart, although the climate on the border was harsh, the position of the border commander was very important.

A military commander who is not trusted by Your Majesty cannot hold this position.

Many generals of the Qin Dynasty were eager to go to the border and serve as commander-in-chief.

"The Wang family has been blessed by the emperor for generations. Your Majesty has sent me to the border. Wang Ben is very grateful for your majesty's trust."

Wang Ben looked at Fusu and bowed like Han Xin.

What he said was also true, including the previous kings of the Qin Dynasty, Your Majesty.

The Wang family was entrusted with important tasks and given countless rewards.

Many ministers in the court envied the Wang family. Wang Ben could only be worthy of His Majesty's grace by making achievements on the battlefield.

"It's getting late, the two generals can set off now."

"I am in Xianyang City, waiting for the good news from the two generals."

Fusu looked at Han Xin and Wang Ben and bowed with a smile on his face.

When Han Xin and Wang Ben saw this, they bowed deeply and said, "I will not let your majesty and the prince down."

After Wang Ben finished speaking, he mounted his horse and prepared to leave.

Han Xin looked at Fusu and said seriously, "Please go back and tell Mr. Lin Xuan."

"Han Xin will make great achievements on the border and live up to his recommendation."

After Han Xin finished speaking, a serious look appeared on his face.

He is where he is today thanks to Lin Xuan’s recommendation.

Since Lin Xuan was not available for the time being, Han Xin had no choice but to ask Fusu to convey his message.

Fusu smiled when he heard Han Xin's words, "General Han Xin, rest assured, I will tell my teacher what you just said."

"Sir, take care!"

Han Xin rode his warhorse to catch up with Wang Ben, and the two of them headed for the border with their army and food supplies.

Fusu looked at the figures of Han Xin and Wang Ben going away, turned around, got on his carriage and returned to his mansion.

He has something important to tell the teacher.

Xianyang City, Fusu Mansion!

Fusu got off the carriage and quickly walked into the mansion.

After entering the mansion, Fusu walked towards the garden without any hesitation.

When he arrived outside the garden, Fusu straightened his clothes and walked in.

When Fusu entered the garden, he saw his teacher drinking wine and looking at the scenery.

"Teacher, the students are back!"

Fusu looked at Lin Xuan and bowed with his hands in hand.

"Thank you for your hard work, my lord. Send Generals Han Xin and Wang Ben to the border."

Lin Xuan said with a smile on his face.

Today is the day when Han Xin and Wang Ben will head to the border with their army and food.

Lin Xuan was temporarily unable to show up, so he did not see him off in person.

"Before leaving, Han Xin asked his students to tell their teachers that he would not let the teachers down."

"He will make military achievements on the border, so that others can see that he is not just an armchair strategist like Zhao Kuo."

Fusu said, with a hint of helplessness on his face.

Lin Xuan smiled when he heard Fusu's words. A few days ago, His Majesty issued an order to let Han Xin replace Meng Tian as the chief general of the border.

This caused quite a stir, not only the ministers in the court discussed Han Xin privately, but also many generals in the army discussed Han Xin, despite the praises of Generals Wang Jian and Wang Ben.

There are still many people who doubt Han Xin's military ability, and some even say that Han Xin is like Zhao Kuo who was defeated by General Bai Qi.

If you only know how to fight on paper, you will be defeated miserably on the battlefield.

Fortunately, there was His Majesty's order, and Han Xin was recommended by Fusu.

Those who talked about it were only talking about it in private, and no one said it in front of Han Xin.

There is no such thing as impenetrable secrets, and these words still spread in the court.

Fusu and Han Xin naturally heard it as well, and Han Xin remained very calm after hearing it.

He did not get angry because others said that he was like Zhao Kuo, who was only good at talking about war on paper.

Seeing how calm Han Xin was, Fusu became even more satisfied with him.

Han Xin has done a good job by being able to withstand other people's rumors and remain calm.

Lin Xuan believed that Han Xin would open the eyes of those who said that he was only good at talking about war on paper.

Let these people know that the evaluation of Han Xin as only a paper warrior is extremely wrong.

"Sir, don't worry about Han Xin. He will definitely be able to display his military talents."

Lin Xuan spoke to comfort Fusu.

Fusu nodded slightly when he heard Lin Xuan's words and said, "I have another matter to ask you, teacher."

"The first batch of white sugar has been produced, and the students tasted the produced white sugar themselves."

"It tastes the same as the sugar that the teacher brought out a few days ago. It's sold in a shop in Xianyang City."

"The students have also sent their men to find some, and they can sell sugar anytime."

Fusu said, with a hint of excitement on his face.

When Lin Xuan heard Fusu's words, a smile appeared on his face.

Fusu's men did their job efficiently and completed the task in just a few days.

Not only was white sugar produced, but a shop selling it was also prepared.

It was the right decision to hand this matter over to Fusu, as Fusu had so many talented people under his command.

"Young Master's men are really powerful. They can sell sugar in just a few days."

Lin Xuan spoke and praised Fusu's men.

Fusu smiled, looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Teacher, the price of sugar has not been decided yet."

Everything is ready for the sugar, except the price.

Lin Xuan smiled when he heard Fusu's words, "I have already thought about the price of sugar."

"The materials needed to make white sugar are all common materials, and the purpose of selling white sugar is to make it affordable for ordinary people."

"I think the price of white sugar is the same as that of fine salt."

"This way, people won't have to worry about buying sugar."

"What do you think, Master?"

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and told him the price of the sugar.

At the same price as fine salt, there is still considerable profit.

While making money, it also allows people to eat sweet white sugar at a cheap price. These are two good things.

When Fusu heard Lin Xuan's words, there was a hint of admiration in his eyes and he looked at his teacher Lin Xuan.

The teacher could obviously raise the price of sugar a little, and Fusu believed that even so many people would still come to buy it.

"Sugar was sold at the price decided by the teacher, and the students had no objections."

Fusu said this, looking at Lin Xuan and bowing deeply.

"Young Master, you're welcome!"

Lin Xuan knew why Fusu bowed to him in this way, it was because of the price of sugar.

Fusu, who was helped up by his teacher, had a smile on his face and admiration in his heart.

Since he became Lin Xuan's disciple, the teacher has not only helped him out of difficulties.

He solved many problems for the Qin Dynasty and his character also made Fusu admire him very much.

Fusu was very glad that he could have Lin Xuan as his teacher.

"Once a store sells sugar, it will definitely cause quite a stir."

"Many businessmen and ministers in the court will set their sights on this piece of fat meat."

"By then, Master will ask you to come forward and resolve these obstacles."

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and expressed his thoughts.

When selling fine salt, we encountered considerable obstacles.

If Fusu had not supported the fine salt, the sale of fine salt would have been sabotaged by Chunyu Yue.

White sugar is now sold and its value is no less than that of fine salt.

The profits from sugar were enough to make those merchant ministers jealous and even take risks.

"Humph!"

"Teacher, rest assured, if anyone dares to use despicable means."

"The students will definitely make him regret it!"

As Fusu spoke, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

He has changed a lot during this period of time and is no longer the hesitant Fusu.

If anyone dared to attack his sugar business, Fusu would not mind using ruthless measures.

Lin Xuan nodded slightly when he heard Fusu's words. He believed in Fusu's ability.

After this period of training, Fusu has become very outstanding.

Anyone who provokes Fusu will be the one in trouble.

Shops selling fine salt in Taipei City!
"Boss, there's a new store opened in Taipei City, but I don't know what they sell."

"Do you want me to go investigate the situation?"

A clerk in the shop looked at the shopkeeper and expressed his thoughts.

"What we need to do is to sell good fine salt and live up to Master Fusu's trust."

"As for what this new store sells, you don't need to care."

The shopkeeper had a calm expression and rejected the clerk's idea.

When the waiter heard what the shopkeeper said, he said no more.

The shopkeeper looked in the direction of the newly opened store with a smile on his face.

The guy didn't know that this was a newly opened store, but he knew it very well in his mind.

This newly opened shop was also the business of Prince Fusu, and he also knew the owner.

Like him, he is Prince Fusu's confidant.

They are all Prince Fusu's shops, so naturally he wouldn't have any thoughts about it.

He didn't want Prince Fusu to be dissatisfied with him. Now his confidants were all very clear about Prince Fusu's prestige in the court.

They are all trying their best to perform well now. They don't want to be thrown down after clinging to Prince Fusu.

"A new store has opened in Taipei City. I wonder what they're selling to join in the fun?"

"Go and have a look, just in case they're selling something good."

Several customers who were shopping in Taipei City walked towards the newly opened store in Taipei City after talking.

Soon many guests from Taipei headed in the same direction.

"Sugar Factory!"

This is the name of a newly opened store in Taipei City. At this moment, the store is crowded with pedestrians.

The pedestrians pointed at the shop and whispered to each other, and soon they turned their eyes to a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes in front of the shop.

This person was the owner of the newly opened shop, and there were several large bags in front of him.

Behind the bags, there stood a waiter.

People around the store looked at the bags, guessing what was inside.

"I am very happy that you guys can come to our store."

"I'm so polite!"

The shopkeeper looked at the passers-by around him and bowed deeply.

The pedestrians around looked at each other after hearing what the shopkeeper said. One of them looked at the shopkeeper and said:

"Boss, what's in your bag?"

(End of this chapter)