Goldfield
Chapter 14: The Foolish Sheep

Zhu Huaiyong who was initially timid and cowardly staged a rebellion under the tyranny of the Yuan Dynasty. He was a brilliant strategist with extraordinary abilities, so he quickly became a rebel leader and achieved resounding results on the battlefield. In less than ten years, he had subverted the Yuan Dynasty and established the Great Ming Dynasty.

After that it took almost ten years also to calm the chaos in the country caused by the war. They also had to drive out the other enemy countries around them far from the border, beating them up to not dare to fight anymore.

Retired emperor Zhu Huaiyong could be said to be a military genius who only appeared once a century. But his ability to govern the country is mediocre. At the beginning of the establishment of the new dynasty, there were endless battles and chaos. As a result there is loss of crop yields and lack of farmland, which leads to famine and inflation in grain prices. So, people live in misery and poverty.

The current emperor was the eldest legitimate grandson of the first emperor. He was a young genius, who had led a group of boatmen to build a ship for an ocean voyage at the age of twelve. He also personally traveled and brought back crops such as chili, sweet potato and peanuts. In addition, he exported tea, porcelain and silk to the new World to trade with the natives.

Sweet potatoes with tnggi results are able to provide food for citizens who are tired of fighting to fill their stomachs. Ordinary people only struggle to survive, so that when food sources are guaranteed, society gradually stabilizes.

After the current emperor was twenty years old, the first emperor retired from his position and handed the imperial throne to him. After that the retired emperor lived a leisurely life in travel and sightseeing.

After Emperor Jianwen ascended the throne, a series of reforms were made to reduce taxes, encourage agriculture, and support the development of industry and trade. In just five years, he could organize and take good care of the country. It was historically recorded as the 'rule of heaven'...

Yu Xiaocao was confused. Is he moving into the past or another world with the same history?

Aye! What's the point of being disturbed by this? Since he was already here, he had to go with the flow. First, she had to solve the problem of getting enough food to eat and warm clothes to wear!

Yu Xiaocao turned his gaze towards the garden youth, Zhou Zixu.This gullible little sheep might be the first step to improving his current living conditions.

Even though they were in the middle of the three hottest days of spring, Third Young Master Zhou suddenly felt a chill rush and the fur on his arm stood up. He inwardly asked, 'Feeling cold even when there is a scorching sun in the sky. Am I still in the wind?'

"That's... Young Master Zhou, you are in charge of Zhenxiu Restaurant right? Do you want this abalone?" Tu Xiaocao asked honestly.

While Zhou Zixu told them about history, he pretended to accidentally glance at the earthenware jars in his hands several times. He had been waiting for the right time to ask her, So he hurriedly replied, "If it is a high-quality abalone, then our Zhenxiu Restaurant will definitely offer a reasonable price. Can...Can I see first?"

The Abalon that Yu Hai captured this time was indeed a step. Moreover they seemed to grow after being fed by the mystical stone water overnight, They looked even more fresh and juicy.

Zhou Zixu was not very knowledgeable about seafood, so he invited Manager Jiang and Chief Chef Wang. After they saw the abalone, they praised it earnestly. Chief Chef Wang has been cooking seafood for nearly thirty years. That large, fresh abalone was comparable to the king's abalone he had only seen five years ago after being lucky. In addition, abalone has the same size and abnormal plump.

"Zhenxiu Restaurant will take this abalone!" Zhou Zixu firmly said, "How much do you want? Just name the price!"

Based on Manager Jiang's and Chief Chef Wang's eyes and expressions, Yu Xiaocao already knew that this abalone was extremely rare. After considering for a while, he said "We have nine abalone. It costs one teal for every abalone.No bargain!"

Yu Hang widened in shock as he looked at his youngest sister. One teal for each abalone, then that means nine teal. He initially thought that two or three teals would be the biggest income they could make from selling abalone. But nine teal! His youngest sister actually dared to declare this price!

When he was about to start bidding at a lower price, his young boss was already quick to make a decision. He immediately agreed with a wave of his hand, "Manager Jiang, pay!"

Chief Chef Wang had already excitedly brought away the jar containing the abalone. For a famous chef, what else is more fun than getting good ingredients?

Manager Jiang said nothing more and took out two small sticks, each of which had five teals. He muttered inwardly, "Third Young Master Zhou doesn't set the household expenses, so he doesn't know the living expenses. One teal for each abalone! It was impossible to find such a price in the entire Tanggu City! Ay, he's too young..."

"Our manager Jiang doesn't have any change..." Yu Hang looked at the shiny wooden trunk on the table. He quietly swallowed his saliva and did not dare to stretch out his hand to take it.

Zhou Zixu was in a good mood since he prepared the main course for the banquet in the afternoon. He immediately said, "Save the change! If your family has good seafood in the future, remember to send it to Resstoran Zhenxiu first! We can negotiate a good price!"

Yu Xiaocao smiled until his eyes turned into a crescent moon. He happily picked up the two copper bars and said, "No problem! Our Yu family are skilled fishermen. In the future, if we catch things like shark fins and sea cucumbers, we will definitely send them to Zhenxiu Retoran first!"

"Yu family? Is that the Yu Dahai family from Dongshan Village?" Manager Jiang had heard rumors about Yu Hai hunting sharks. For a great restaurant, all sorts of delicious food are just as hard to find.

It seems like Third Young Master is paying close attention to people. If they could have a good relationship with the Yu family, then they would not suffer any losses either.

Yu Hang had just recovered from his overwhelming shock. He took a deep breath, then gently exhaled it. Ten taels! That was a few months' worth of income for their family!

After Yu Hang finally lifted his emotions, he answered Manager Jiang's question, "Yes, Yu Hai is my father. He caught this abalone while he was diving under the reef. But marine riches such as shark fins and sea cucumbers are not easily obtained. Don't listen to the frivolous remarks of my youngest sister!"

"They're hard to get, but not impossible! It's OK as long as you do what your sister promised and think of Zhenxiu Restaurant first when you have a good seafood - especially a valuable one!" Zhou Zixu patted his shoulder and said with a smile.

Yu Xiaocao smiled brightly like a flower, while fiddling with both of his copper rods, "Right! I'll tell my dad when we get back. Third Young Master Zhou, thank you very much!"

Zhou Zixu smiled even more bearly as I; look at the young girl's expression. He looked like a money grouch who had not bitten his hunk.

The young girl suddenly raised her head and asked Manager Jiang with a stern expression, "Manager Jiang, can you help me turn this ingot into a piece of silver?"

Yu xiaocao did not take issue with this because the price he asked for was a teal mistress. Extra teal is an unexpected bonus. However it would be troublesome if they did not turn it into silver pieces.She and Yu Hang were children who were dressed shabbily. If they were shopping on the street with two small sticks, they would obviously attract thieves!

"Nine teal! be it! If it's not too much trouble, it would be best if you can also turn it into copper coins!" They had just bought so much white rice and flour with one teal, so Yu Hang was a bit confused since Yu Xiaocao had given up so easily.