Chapter 101 Li Xiaoyue’s righteous act
There were many things left behind in the military camp. Gongsun Lian explained a few things and then left with Niu Dazhuang and returned to Dongshan Military Camp.

Standing on the high Dongshan Mountain and looking from a distance, Gongsun Lian found that something was different down the mountain.

Gongsun Lian got closer and closer, and found that many houses had been built on that barren land, and many people were still busy.

"Who built a house on Madam Li's land?" Gongsun Lian pointed to the distance and frowned slightly.

The land deed he gave to Li Xiaoyue included this piece of land.

Niu Dazhuang chuckled and showed off quite proudly, "Military advisor, you already said that this is Aunt Li's land. If you build a house on it, of course it is Aunt Li's home!"

"That's not an ordinary house, but a workshop. The wool thread was made by Aunt Li. An ordinary spinning machine can only spin one thread. Military advisor, guess how many threads Aunt Li's spinning machine can spin?" "

At this time, Niu Dazhuang got into trouble.

"Three?" Gongsun Lian thought for a while and felt that it would be shocking to increase it by at least twice.

Niu Dazhuang shook his head, with excited eyes, like a child who loves to show off, "No more! Guess again!"

"Five?"

"It's still missing! Guess again!"

"Ten?" Gongsun Lian's voice suddenly rose. If it could be increased nine times, this spinning machine would definitely make a lot of money if it was shipped to Jiangnan.

"It's still missing! Again..." Niu Dazhuang wanted to show off, but was hit on the head by Gongsun Lian's folding fan.

"Hurry up, let me guess again, and I'll knock your dog's head off." Gongsun Lian couldn't wait to know the result, and didn't want to keep guessing and let Niu Dazhuang laugh.

Niu Dazhuang raised two fingers and said, "Strategist, it's twenty, exactly twenty. Although the spinning wheel is larger, the efficiency is increased nineteen times."

When Gongsun Lian heard this, his pupils shrank and he was greatly shocked. He turned directly and went down the mountain, wanting to see Li Xiaoyue's new spinning machine.

"Military advisor, aren't we going back to the military camp?" Niu Dazhuang asked hurriedly after seeing the military advisor leaving.

Gongsun Lian didn't look back and quickened his pace, "The military camp is over there, and I won't run away. If I go back later, it won't delay things."

Seeing that the military advisor was much faster than before, Niu Dazhuang followed closely behind. Aunt Li from Lihua Village was so smart that every time she made something, the always stable military advisor could break through the defense.

At the foot of the mountain, Gongsun Lian passed by the place where the house was built. This should be the workshop built by Li Xiaoyue.

When Old Man Li saw Gongsun Lian coming, he smiled kindly, like an old fox kidnapping a chicken, "Gongsun, you must want to see the new spinning wheel."

Gongsun Lian bowed slightly and replied respectfully: "Uncle Li, I heard that the speed of the spinning wheel has increased nineteen times. I am very curious and came here to have a look."

"Xiaoyue is teaching Nv Hong to spin yarn. It's in the four northernmost rooms." Old Man Li personally showed Gongsun Lian the way. He was not as unobtrusive as before, as if he was guarding against wolves.

"Thank you, Uncle Li." Gongsun Lian thanked him and walked quickly to the house where the yarn was being spun.

Li Xiaoyue patiently trained the newly recruited female workers, explaining the details and finding ways to solve problems if they arose.

Gongsun Lian did not speak. He watched carefully and silently. Under Li Xiaoyue's guidance, the female workers gradually became more proficient from being unfamiliar. He also saw that twenty threads were evenly wound on the spool.

Although he had just heard this result from Niu Dazhuang, Gongsun Lian was even more shocked after seeing it with his own eyes.

What kind of brain can come up with such a spinning wheel?

Not only is it big, but it is also complex, and the key efficiency is extremely high. One person can do the work that twenty people did before!Gongsun Lian walked in and took out a spool wrapped with wool from the basket, "Xiaoyue, can these wool threads be used to make clothes?"

When Li Xiaoyue heard the sound, she knew that Gongsun Lian was coming and nodded, "Yes! It can be knitted into sweaters or cloth, and then cut into clothes."

"But if it is made into cloth, I think adding some softened and fine twine to the wool can increase the toughness and make it stronger, making it suitable for the people here."

Gongsun Lian held these beautiful-colored woolen yarns in his hands and looked surprised, "Xiaoyue, aren't you going to sell such beautiful woolen yarns to the capital or other more prosperous places to make money?"

Li Xiaoyue pursed her lips and chuckled, "Making money is very important, but I want the soldiers at the border to wear warm clothes so that they can go into battle in a better condition."

"I also hope that the people at the border can dress warmly so that more elderly people and children can survive the cold winter. When I have enough energy, I can sell the wool to the capital and other prosperous cities."

"Although this will make less money, we have a lot of wool here. Everything must be done here. We control the source and don't have to worry about the business being taken away."

Gongsun Lian caressed his beautiful beard, his eyes shining brightly, "Xiaoyue, you are right!"

At the same time, Gongsun Lian admired Li Xiaoyue's rural feelings even more in his heart. She loved this land and cared about the people on this land.

But soon, Li Xiaoyue thought of another question, "Mr. Gongsun, are you still short of military pay?"

Gongsun Lian was stunned, with a bitter look on his face, "Military pay has been lacking, but the Major General and I will not accept your donation. After all, your family can't make much from the briquettes in a month."

"Now we are purchasing wool and building workshops, which costs a lot. The major general and I will find a way. I believe we will be able to defend Zhenxi Pass."

Li Xiaoyue smiled slightly, "Believe it!"

With gunpowder and a surprise, if she still can't repel Qiguo's invasion, then it can only be said that she hit the target.

"I'm asking you because I want to tell you. This spinning wheel can also be used to spin silk. Nongsangdo is the land south of the Yangtze River in Dayan. I can give you the blueprint of this spinning wheel."

"No, it's too expensive." Gongsun Lian shook his head and refused, "If you want to sell it, I can have someone sell it for you. I won't take your money."

Li Xiaoyue waved her hands and explained patiently, "Even if this thing is not sold, sooner or later it will spread. Instead of others learning to sell it, it is better for us to sell it. The money we get can be used to buy more rice and wheat."

"When the time comes, even if the war breaks out, at least our soldiers and people here will have food to eat. If they don't starve, they will have the strength to fight. Mr. Gongsun, this silver is not for you. I donated it to the soldiers and people at the border."

Hearing this, Gongsun Lian couldn't say no. His eyes flashed slightly, and there was an inexplicable emotion deep in his eyes.

Li Xiaoyue is righteous!
"Tens of thousands of taels of silver can even be sold for more. Are you really willing to give up?" Gongsun Lian asked again.

Li Xiaoyue said in a sincere tone, "If you give up, you will get something. As long as you can defeat Qi State, the border will have peace for ten years or more. When it stabilizes, it will be a good time to make money."

Gongsun Lian bowed and saluted Li Xiaoyue, "Xiaoyue, Lian thanks you on behalf of the tens of thousands of soldiers and countless villagers at the border."

"I accept your thanks." Li Xiaoyue said with a smile, "I hope Mr. Gongsun will provide more convenience when I do business next year."

"Okay!" Gongsun Lian agreed happily. In addition, he had good news to share with Li Xiaoyue, "Xiaoyue, come out for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Li Xiaoyue's eyes lit up and she smiled happily, thinking that the improvement of gunpowder and the manufacture of landmines might have results, "Okay, I'll come right away."

Watching Li Xiaoyue follow Gongsun Lian out, Sister-in-law Liu who was spinning thread asked with a smile: "Sister-in-law Li, Mr. Jun's eyes were shining when he looked at Xiaoyue just now. Is your Xiaoyue good for you soon?"

(End of this chapter)

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