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Feng Deshui was admiring the Prince Qi’s residence. He gazed at the two tall water towers in the courtyard and felt a bit envious. He instantly realized that they were similar to the water towers in front of Wei’s Restaurant. Today was the day Xiao Ming would leave for Chang’an. Feng Deshui had waited at the residence to accompany Xiao Ming on his departure. After staying at Wei’s Restaurant for two days, Feng Deshui was reluctant to leave. But he knew the…-
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On the bustling streets of Chang’an, people moved like flowing water, and the streets were full of carriages. Compared to last year, the prosperity of Chang’an had not changed. It still looked like a peaceful, prosperous era. The war in Jizhou hadn’t reached here. Outside the city gates, Li Zhong, the Vice Minister of Rites, was waiting to greet Xiao Ming and his party. "Your Highness, the Emperor has ordered me to wait here for a long time. Please allow me to escort you to the palace," Li Zhong…
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Advanced chapter at Patreon.com/caleredhair Xiao Ming gave out a series of orders, assigning all the responsibilities related to the land grants. This was to make sure nothing would go wrong during his trip to Chang’an. He also instructed Pang Yukun to record everything he said. That way, if anyone failed to complete their task, they could be held accountable and punished. Finally, he said, "Don’t think that just because you’ve received a noble title, you can now sit back and relax. If…
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Advanced chapter until 900+ at patreon.com/caleredhair As the first rays of sunlight slipped through the cracks of the bedroom window, Xiao Ming slowly woke up. He instinctively reached behind him under the blanket, only to find the bed already cold—someone had left. Lying there, remembering the warmth and pleasures of the previous night, he couldn’t help but smile. After so many busy days, this felt like real living. What surprised him the most was how much those two girls knew—it was…
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Inside the Governor’s Office, the atmosphere was growing even more lively. Everyone’s face was glowing with joy. Those who had received noble titles exchanged happy glances, while those still waiting were filled with hope. Xiao Ming’s eyes swept over the crowd. To him, titles were just names. But to these officers—many of whom were born as commoners—they meant the world. Titles represented honor, and silver and farmland represented wealth. By granting them such generous rewards, Xiao Ming…
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Feng Deshui walked down the street in Qingzhou. He stomped his foot on the clean cement road. "Wow, this cement road is really solid! Last time I came, it wasn't finished yet. Now it’s all done." Xiao Ming smiled. Since Feng Deshui had arrived, that meant the news of the victory at Shanhai Pass had likely reached the capital, Chang’an. After hearing about the fall of Shanhai Pass, Xiao Ming immediately sent the message through the post station to Chang’an. This was another big victory after the…
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"Minister Feng, slow down! The best dishes are still coming," said Wei Chengmo as he served at Feng Deshui's side. He was carefully following Xiao Ming's orders before his departure. Wei’s Restaurant used to be just fairly well-known in Qingzhou, but now it was booming. The big difference came after the government purchased the restaurant and spent a fortune to renovate it. Wei Chengmo had witnessed all the changes personally. Besides remodeling the place as Prince Qi ordered, the most important…
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In the early morning, a messenger rushed into Chang’an, which was shrouded in a thin mist. As the sound of galloping hooves echoed on the cobblestone roads, the news of the Qingzhou Army’s victory at Shanhai Pass quickly spread. "Great victory at Shanhai Pass! The Qingzhou Army has recaptured the mighty Shanhai Pass!" "Shanhai Pass has been retaken!" "…" The messenger continued spreading the news, heading straight to the imperial palace. He had set off from Qingzhou five days ago and had finally…
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Under the bright sunlight, the hydrogen balloon slowly descended from the sky, and suddenly, cheers erupted. The students from Bowen Academy who had participated in the hydrogen balloon experiment were all excited. To them, this was yet another step forward in technology. These students, who had once been called useless, were now able to create great things with their knowledge and hands. And most importantly, their achievements had been recognized by Prince Qi, and they would even be awarded titles of…
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Advanced chapter until 900+ at patreon.com/caleredhair In the Chamber of Commerce, the merchants were all excited, their faces flushed red after hearing Xiao Ming’s words. When the map was spread out before them, they stood up, their eyes greedily fixed on the vast lands of Youzhou. "Everyone, according to the agreement I made with you, now you can acquire three times the value in grasslands in Youzhou. Such high-quality land for raising horses is a first in the Great Yu Empire," Xiao Ming…
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