In the year of disaster in the book, the villain girl is the real winner

After meal.

The city gates are closed.

The He family also wants to stay in the city.

Fortunately, the inn has not officially opened yet, so there are many empty rooms.

It can accommodate the He family, Sanlang and his friends.

He Qiudi felt too full, so he went out to digest the food.

She has been here for more than seven months.

From the spring ploughing season to winter.

It’s neither long nor short.

Feng Shiyan accompanied her out, and Yang Yi and the others followed from a distance. No one came to disturb them.

Qiudi was wearing her red cloak.

Walking on the long street, under the bright moonlight, it is like a blooming flower.

The two of them unknowingly walked to the vicinity of the city wall.

"If nothing unexpected happens, I will be developing in Ningyuan County for a long time in the future. Let's go up to the city wall and take a look."

Although he had been to Ningyuan County many times and climbed the city wall many times, this was He Qiudi's first time climbing the city wall of Ningyuan County.

Climb high and look far.

In Ningyuan County, lights flickered in every household, especially on the main streets, which were brightly lit like a dragon, as if they were not affected by the war.

Looking at the lights of thousands of homes, He Qiudi asked him.

"Shi Yan, are you really planning to set up such an important sugar processing plant in Ningyuan County?"

Feng Shiyan nodded.

"Yes. Since we have chosen to develop Ningyuan County, we must place important industries here to attract merchants to come here to purchase and promote economic development. And if we are here, we can also better guard against people in the court."

"There have been spies from the imperial court trying to steal the formula for our iron smelting factory, but they were caught by Yang Yi's men. This 'white sugar' is so profitable, and the process is not as complicated as the new iron smelting technology, so there must be more people trying to steal it. It's not safe to put it in Kuncheng, or even Licheng."

The new iron-smelting technology was invented by He Qiudi for Feng Shiyan.

Although limited by the insufficient supply of iron ore, more than 10,000 people have already equipped themselves with newly forged weapons.

These ten thousand new elite soldiers alone, plus the twenty to thirty thousand elite soldiers and generals from the past, are enough to sweep across the entire western border.

Not to mention that there were people in the imperial court who were jealous and coveted the new method of iron smelting and sent people to investigate and steal it.

The Western Rong people came frequently.

In addition, even the Beidi, Nanyue, Nanzhao, and Dongyi spies came to visit.

He has decided to quit while he is ahead.

After making a new batch of weapons, the tools for smelting iron will be destroyed: graphite silicon oxide crucible.

Qiu Di said that the new method of iron smelting relies on this crucible.

Qiu Di is the only one who knows how to make the crucible.

It was provided directly by her.

He Qiudi also knew the importance of the iron smelter.

She is the only one who knows how to make a graphite crucible.

Feng Shiyan said that after making weapons and armor for 20,000 elite soldiers, he would not make them again, and she did not object.

The tree catches the wind.

First equipping 20,000 elite soldiers would be completely sufficient for Feng Shiyan, who is good at using troops.

"Indeed, the method of making white sugar is very simple. If a spy sneaks into the factory, it is easy to steal the formula. Therefore, after opening the factory, the workers selected must be trustworthy soldiers."

Feng Shiyan nodded.

"Yes. The workers I asked Yang Yi to choose are all reliable. They have worked for the royal family for generations."

"Isn't this pathetic?"

"The craftsmen of the royal family are like this. They have worked for us for generations. As long as our Feng family can ensure that they have enough food and clothing, we will ensure that their descendants will have enough food and clothing for generations to come. After they choose to be protected by the Feng family and do not have to participate in the fighting and competition of the outside world, they must be loyal to the Feng family."

He Qiudi didn't comment at this point.

In an imperial society, it is already very good for the Feng family to achieve this.

He Qiudi changed the subject: "I'm just worried that if we choose Ningyuan County as the state capital and build a prosperous city at the border with Xirong, it might be a bit dangerous. Once Ningyuan County becomes bigger and stronger, it will become a popular destination. Wouldn't the Xirong people try their best to break through Huangquan Pass and take a bite of this piece of meat?"

Feng Shiyan looked towards the direction of Huangquan Pass with a determined gaze.

"Then we should build Huangquan Pass and Ningyuan County into a solid wall of steel so that the Xirong people can't bite it. Then we should pull out the Xirong people's fangs so that they dare not bite."

At this time, Feng Shiyan might not be able to defeat the Xirong people.

But if you give him a few years, he can definitely do it.

The Western Rong people suffered heavy losses this year. It would take at least five or eight years for them to make a comeback. By that time, Feng Shiyan would not be afraid of them at all.

He Qiudi patted his shoulder and gave him a thumbs up.

"I believe you, you can do it."

Feng Shiyan looked at her hand that was patting his shoulder, and finally looked away.

There were footsteps coming from not far away.

It’s Yang Yi.

Yang Yichao made a move towards Feng Shiyan.

Feng Shiyan suddenly took He Qiudi's hand and said, "Qiudi, can you close your eyes? Open them when I tell you to, open them again."

"What do you have for me? So mysterious?"

Although he said this, he still obediently closed his eyes and let Feng Shiyan hold his hand, walk to the stairs of the gatehouse and stand at the highest position.

"Qiu Di, you can open your eyes now."

The moment she opened her eyes, she heard a few "bang-bang" sounds not far away, and then saw brilliant fireworks breaking through the darkness in front of her eyes, slowly rising into the sky, and then exploding in the sky with a "bang".

The dazzling fireworks are like blooming flowers, but in just a moment, they turn into fireflies and disappear into the night.

Dozens of shots in a row.

He Qiudi actually saw fireworks in this ancient time when there were only firecrackers.

Feng Shiyan asked her, "Does it look good?"

He Qiudi nodded in satisfaction, "It looks great. I didn't expect that your craftsmen could make fireworks after I only mentioned a concept. Gunpowder can be used for military merits. Similarly, fireworks can be used among the people or on important days for your royal family. You can earn a lot of money from your uncle."

Feng Shiyan helplessly reached out and pinched her nose.

"I can't do anything about you. Two out of three sentences you say are about money."

He Qiudi stuck out her tongue.

"Money brings everything. Money can pay the soldiers, and the soldiers can protect the people. If the people have money, they won't have to worry about starving or freezing. Then, the world will be peaceful and the seas and rivers will be clear. Money is really a good thing."

"Then I'll help you make a lot of money?"

He Qiudi shook his head.

"What should I do with all that money? You can't bring it with you when you are born and you can't take it with you when you die. I want to help the people of this land make a lot of money so that they can have food to eat and clothes to wear, so that they don't have to suffer from war, starvation, cold, and selling their children to survive famine."

Speaking of this, He Qiudi's eyes were filled with deep sorrow.

Over the past seven months.

She has seen too many people suffering.

This was even though she had given Feng Shiyan enough money, the relief food had arrived in time, and Feng Shiyan had successfully resisted the Western Rong people and prevented Yongning Prefecture from suffering from the war.

I have seen so many people struggling for life and in dire straits...