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Seven days after the first snowfall in Qingzhou, another heavy snow blanketed the region. However, unlike the tranquility of the first snow, the city of Qingzhou was now bustling with activity. The Qin family had purchased all the rice wine in Qingzhou and delivered it to the Qi Prince's estate, causing quite a stir. Those who could no longer buy wine naturally cursed both the Qin family and the Qi Prince. However, some discerning individuals sensed something unusual and stayed up all night to gather…-
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The cold wind howled, and snowflakes danced wildly in the air, carried by the fierce gusts like flying dragons and serpents. Standing outside the gate, Wang Shijie was nearly frozen to death. Only when Ziyuan announced, "His Highness summons you inside," did Wang Shijie feel as if he had been granted amnesty. Shivering, he hugged his arms and hurried into the Qi Prince's estate. Xiao Ming had already moved from the side hall to the study. The secrets of the side hall were not something Wang Shijie could…
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That evening, Qin Mu delivered the spices to the Qi Prince’s residence. “Such a wonderful scent!” Lü Luo grabbed a handful of spices and held them to her nose, closing her eyes in enjoyment. Ziyuan examined the spices and said, “Your Highness, these are agarwood, balsam, dried jasmine flowers, dried tulips, and borneol. I am somewhat familiar with spices from my time in the palace, and these are indeed of the highest quality.” “Good. We cannot afford any mistakes when presenting a gift to…
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"Yes, Your Highness. Following the Qin family's ship is naturally no problem. This perfume is more important than this humble servant's life," Li San said with a playful grin. "Glib tongue," Xiao Ming glared at Li San, though he didn't mind the latter's slyness. In his view, a company—or in this case, his princely estate—needed all kinds of people. There had to be those who worked diligently in silence, as well as smooth-talkers who could handle tasks requiring different personalities. The next day,…
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Six miles southwest of Qingzhou City, a snow-covered mountain range stretched for hundreds of miles. Among these peaks, two towering summits, each standing four to five hundred meters high, faced each other like the humps of a camel. This was the well-known Camel Mountain among the people of Qingzhou. Days of heavy snowfall had blanketed the mountains in thick layers of white, leaving no trace of greenery. In a secluded part of the mountain forest, a group of ragged individuals huddled around a…
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"Enslavement?" Zhang Liang looked up at this moment, his expression one of disbelief. The crime of banditry alone was enough to warrant execution, let alone the fact that they had attacked an official convoy. He was momentarily stunned. Zhang Kun, too, wore a strange expression. At this moment, Xiao Ming glanced at Pang Yukun, who seemed somewhat satisfied, and pursed his lips. Originally, he had intended to release all of these men. But Pang Yukun had strongly opposed the idea, arguing that winning…
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"Your Highness, this old servant has troubled you." Qian Dafu’s face was still pale. Blood loss and the cold had rendered him unconscious shortly after being struck by the arrow. Xiao Ming had instructed Ziyuan to bring a coal stove into Qian Dafu’s room. The added warmth helped him regain consciousness. Doctor Sun remarked, "Fortunately, the severe cold caused Steward Qian’s wound to freeze, preventing excessive blood loss. Otherwise, his life might have been in grave danger." Xiao Ming, still…
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"I remember, Your Highness," Lu Fei said with a salute. He knew that Xiao Ming would not bring this up without reason, so he asked, "Your Highness, do you intend to reinstate the military farming system?" "Exactly. At the founding of the Great Yu Empire, the government implemented the military farming system, where soldiers doubled as farmers. But as time passed, commoners lost their land, and the system gradually became obsolete, replaced by the current mercenary system," Xiao Ming said, brushing the…
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"Lieutenant Lu!" Upon seeing him, the soldiers escorting Qian Dafu immediately dismounted and knelt on one knee, their faces filled with guilt. "Your Highness, Lieutenant, we failed to protect Steward Qian. Please punish us." "What happened?" Xiao Ming’s anger flared. He had just survived an assassination attempt, and now Qian Dafu was injured. The lead soldier explained, "Your Highness, we've been searching for mineral deposits for the past month as per your orders and have made significant…
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Chen Wenlong and the craftsmen all turned their eyes to Xiao Ming. After the briquette stove and the lathe, Xiao Ming once again introduced a shocking new technique. For the craftsmen, who had spent their lives mastering their inherited skills, unaltered for generations, Xiao Ming’s innovation completely upended their understanding. "That’s right. The crucible steel method is well-established, but the steel it produces requires repeated forging to enhance its strength, which is extremely…
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