A few days later, Duke Wei's reply arrived in a hurry, and a large amount of silver was also sent to repair the palace.
With this money, Zhu Gui and Xu Yingxu immediately ordered people to start repairing the palace.
Because of sufficient funds, the construction speed of the palace was greatly accelerated.
Outside Yingtianfu City, Xu Miaoqing was sitting in a bumpy carriage in her wedding clothes, feeling resentful in her heart.
Originally, the princess was supposed to go to the fiefdom to join the feudal clan together with the feudal king after holding a wedding in the capital, but she could only walk out of the city in dejection amidst the ridicule of the people in the city.
Thinking of her sister Xu Miaoyun's grand wedding to King Yan in the capital, Xu Miaoqing was furious. It was really embarrassing to meet such a demon king like Zhu Gui.
A few days later Xu Miaoqing's carriage arrived.
Zhu Gui, dressed in wedding clothes, led Xu Yingxu and others to stand at the entrance of the city early to greet them, and the people in the city also crowded to watch the excitement.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the palace. Zhu Gui knocked on the window and reached out to help the princess get out of the car.
Unexpectedly, Xu Miaoqing slightly opened the curtain, snorted coldly, ignored Zhu Gui's hand, and jumped out of the car.
Zhu Gui touched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed.
However, he followed Xu Miaoqing into the palace without any haste.
On the other hand, Xu Yingxu's face looked a little stiff.
Fortunately, Xu Miaoqing didn't make any mistakes. She took the maid and paid a symbolic visit to Zhu Gui before getting up and going back to the house.
Zhu Gui raised his glass and drank with officials from all over Yunzhou.
When the banquet was over, Zhu Gui was already feeling dizzy, so he retreated to the main room.
As soon as he approached the house, he heard voices inside.
Xu Miaoqing's voice was gentle and clear, as clear as a stream in the forest, but the words she spat out made Zhu Gui wake up instantly.
"Miss, why hasn't the prince come yet?" Xu Miaoqing's personal maid Azhu crowned her.
"The most handsome man in the capital, what else can he do besides drinking?" Xu Miaoqing rolled her eyes.
"My sister has a good life. She married the brave and capable King Yan, unlike me who was ridiculed even when she got engaged. This is all because of that idiot!" Xu Miaoqing said full of resentment.
"Hahaha, thank you indeed for this gift from the king." Zhu Gui laughed and pushed the door open.
As soon as he entered the house and saw Xu Miaoqing sitting on the roof with her hijab already missing, a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Everyone knows that Princess Yan is beautiful, but she did not expect that her younger sister is even more beautiful.
She has dark cloudy hair, an apricot face and peach cheeks, eyebrows as light as spring mountains, and eyes like autumn waves.
Breast enlargement, waist slimming, buttocks enlargement and legs slimming, she is better than a drunken begonia on the sun. At this moment, the flickering candlelight makes Xu Miaoqing even more elegant and refined, so beautiful that people dare not look directly at her.
"Your Majesty!" The maid Azhu's face was pale and she hurriedly bowed.
Zhu Gui waved his hand, and Ah Zhu walked out of the door relieved.
Her young lady is dissatisfied with the prince and can still complain a little bit, but she is a lowly person and will be beheaded if she talks nonsense.
Seeing that the maid had closed the door, Zhu Gui looked at the pretty girl in front of him and said calmly: "If the princess really likes the fourth brother, I can ask the emperor to cancel this marriage."
Xu Miaoqing looked a little embarrassed when she was caught saying bad things about people behind their backs, but how could she easily admit her mistake with such a strong personality?
He turned his head away and snorted coldly, "As expected of a king, he can easily eavesdrop on a villain like this in the corner."
This idiot is really ugly in her words. She has already been married and she still cancels the marriage. How will the world view her?
"The princess's broken voice can be heard throughout the palace. It's hard for the king not to hear it." Zhu Gui raised the corner of his mouth and said.
No wonder Xu Miaoqing in history was still disliked by the king even though he had a handsome face. Who could stand this temperament?
Xu Miaoqing was so angry that she couldn't speak because of Zhu Gui's broken voice. She could only turn around and snorted with a cold face.
Zhu Gui shook his head and smiled. This woman was like a powder keg. If she couldn't be offended, she could always hide.
Although it was required to stay at the princess's place on the first night of marriage, seeing how Xu Miaoqing looked like she might not be able to get into bed tonight, Zhu Gui simply slept on the floor for the night.
Thinking like this, Zhu Gui walked towards Xu Miaoqing.
Sensing the man approaching her, Xu Miaoqing's delicate body tensed up and her beautiful eyes slowly closed.
Although she had no feelings for the young man, she and he were already husband and wife at this time. If he wanted to do that kind of thing during the wedding night, she had no reason to refuse.
But after waiting for a long time, she heard nothing.
Looking back, I found that Zhu Gui had laid the floor and was fast asleep.
She couldn't help but widen her eyes, feeling a little inexplicably disappointed.
Why did you take the initiative to sleep on the ground before you even said anything? This lady is so beautiful and fragrant, but you don’t even take a second look!
Tonight is the wedding night! Is this young lady so unbearable?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Xu Miaoqing puffed up her cheeks and scolded Zhu Gui hundreds of times in her heart.
Early the next morning, Zhu Gui woke up and saw an ugly-looking girl sleeping on the bed, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.
After a simple wash, he ran to the warehouse.
During the time he came to Yunzhou, he was not idle. He used the system to produce a large amount of refined salt.
When he gave the order, refined salt began to flow into the market.
In ancient times, transportation conditions were inconvenient and transportation conditions were limited. Therefore, in various periods of the Ming Dynasty, the price of salt in different regions was different.
At its most expensive, salt costs about 600 wen per pound, and at its lowest it costs 150 wen.
There is no doubt that the price of salt is extremely high no matter which region it is.
The first batch launched by Zhu Gui this time is refined salt and ordinary salt.
Ordinary salt is still sold at the market price of 200 yuan per pound, mainly targeting ordinary people.
The price of refined salt is about 3,000 yuan per pound, and it is targeted at the rich and powerful landowners.
As soon as it entered the market, refined salt attracted everyone's attention.
Although ordinary people could not afford it, dignitaries rushed to buy it.
Not only does refined salt taste good, but it has become a symbol of noble status.
For a time, refined salt was widely spread in Yunzhou area.
For half a month, except for the wedding night, Zhu Gui never stayed in Xu Miaoqing's room again.
On this day, Xu Miaoqing picked up the refined salt in the bag and ground it carefully.
She prides herself on being pampered since she was a child, but she has never seen such pure white grains of salt.
"This is actually made by that idiot." Xu Miaoqing's beautiful eyes were a little strange, and she murmured.
"Yes, the refined salt made by the prince has benefited the people of the area. Everyone is thanking the prince for his good policy!" The maid Azhu mentioned Zhu Gui and praised him repeatedly.
The news about the vassal from King Dai spread throughout the fiefdom. At the same time, the salt sellers under Zhu Gui's command also spread the news about planting sweet potatoes, potatoes and corn this year when selling salt.
Potatoes were introduced to China by Europeans at the end of the Ming Dynasty. Due to the small quantity and lack of better cultivation methods, potatoes were not widely cultivated until the Qianlong period.
Sweet potatoes and corn were introduced into the country during the Wanli and Tianqi years. Their large yield, easy storage, and ability to withstand hunger were highly praised by the people.
However, the amount of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn exchanged in the system is limited, and it is simply not enough to use for food. It is best to use them as seeds for widespread planting.
By the time the disaster occurred, Yunzhou's first batch of crops had matured, enough to cope with the disaster and even accommodate refugees from surrounding areas.
By then, the news will definitely reach the imperial court, and it will definitely attract Zhu Yuanzhang's attention. Zhu Yuanzhang, who was born as a farmer, will definitely promote it vigorously.
Thinking of this, Zhu Gui's heart surged, and he felt that the prospect of shooting and making cannons was bright.