On this day, a carriage quietly drove out of Chang'an City and headed straight for Mobei Road.
The groom was wearing a large sheepskin coat, and the taller he was, the shabbier he looked.
I'm afraid no one believes that this guy in shabby clothes can be the famous Duke Junji of Lu State.
In addition to Li Chengqian, there was also the maid Wuyou in the carriage.
After achieving great success in cultivating crops, Li Chengqian began to devote himself to finding land suitable for farming.
In the past few days, he had looked through all the maps of Mobei Road.
But there is still no definite goal.
So I thought about going to Mobei to have a look in person. ??
Hence the current scene.
Originally, Li Chengqian planned to go alone with Hou Junji.
It wasn't until he boarded the carriage that he asked Que'er to call Wuyou, who was born and raised in the grassland, to go with him.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m not acclimatized or what the reason is.
Wuyou is not as lively as he was when he was in deep trouble on the grassland, and his expression is dim and has lost the aura it once had.
Later, Li Chengqian gradually understood what was going on.
After all, not all women are suitable for a stable and peaceful life.
A girl like Wuyou who comes from the vast desert and runs on the grassland all day is only suitable for living freely.
Originally, Li Chengqian thought that he would have no worries about adapting to life in Chang'an.
He is also willing to keep it by his side.
It doesn’t matter whether you can eat it or not, as long as it is pleasing to the eye and eye-catching.
But now it seems that if he continues to lock her up, this delicate flower will be destroyed in his own hands.
If so, it would be better to send her to a place with beautiful scenery, at least it would be better than being bored in a high-gate compound.
…
On the way to Mobei Road by car, Li Chengqian was not idle either.
What he held in his hand was still the map of Mobei Road.
This map was added based on his own memories of later generations after he saw the original map of Bei Mo Road.
The Northern Desert is vast. But there is not much land that can grow crops.
Even in the era of highly developed technology in later generations, most of the land here was still vacant.
The only good thing is that desertification in Mobei is not as severe as it will be in later generations.
The pastures are still vast and huge, and fertile land is not difficult to find.
For example, the southern section of Yinshan Mountain and the eastern section of Yinshan Mountain.
The eastern section is adjacent to the northeast, and the land is black soil that is extremely suitable for the growth of crops.
Not to mention the Hetao area in the southern section, which has been cultivated since the Qin Dynasty and became a major grain-producing land in the north during the Han Dynasty.
But after the chaos in the world at the end of the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains Dynasty's control over this place became weaker and weaker.
As the last batch of Central Plains people moved south, the Hetao area was completely abandoned.
It wasn't until the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty that Liang Shi established a base here and finally got some cultivation.
Later, Liang Shidu was destroyed by the Tang Dynasty, and Li Shimin was tied up by many things such as Beimo, Tuyuhun, and the aristocratic family.
Until now, the Hetao area has not been utilized as much as it should be.
Li Chengqian rubbed his eyebrows, put down the map, and lifted the curtain.
The further north you go, the cooler the temperature becomes.
Li Chengqian closed his eyes slightly, feeling the biting cold wind blowing against his face.
At this time, Wuyou was sitting curled up and dozing off. He suddenly woke up when the wind blew him.
She quietly looked at his side face, bit her lip, and said nothing.
By the time Li Chengqian came to his senses, she had shrunk into a ball from the cold.
Seeing this, Li Chengqian quickly lowered the curtain.
He chuckled and said: "A few days ago, I was wandering around the house and saw a pot of spring orchids with flower bones placed in the window of your house."
"I was thinking at that time that you, a girl who grew up in the grasslands, actually knew how to raise orchids. It really shocked me."
Wuyou blinked,
Her face turned red and she said, "So that's Chunlan..."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows: "You don't even know this, how dare you raise it?"
Wuyou's face turned even redder: "When I first entered the mansion, I saw some small flowers in the corner."
"It didn't look like it was planted at home, so I boldly transplanted one into a small pot and kept it as a toy."
Li Chengqian shook his head helplessly and sighed: "Since ancient times, we people in the Central Plains have loved orchids, raised orchids, chanted orchids, and painted orchids."
"Some people even say that viewing orchid leaves is better than viewing flowers."
"Orchids live in the company of grass and trees, do not compete with other flowers, are not afraid of frost and snow, and are perseverant." .??.
"As the saying goes, Zhilan was born in the deep forest, and she does not lose her beauty because there is no one around. A gentleman cultivates morality and does not change his moral character because of hardship."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Orchids have always been regarded as a symbol of nobility and elegance. Together with the three flowers of chrysanthemum, bamboo, and plum, they are called the Four Gentlemen of Flowers."
"But after all, orchids are just things that grow all over the ground, and few people actually see them blooming in winter."
"Therefore, no one is willing to plant it in a pot and bring it back to the house."
He glanced at Wuyou and said, "Unexpectedly, you accidentally caused it to bloom early."
Seeing Wuyou's shy and timid appearance, Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed.
I think this girl still remembers how she got angry with her because she lost the vase of lotus.
I was afraid that I would fall out with her again because of the orchid transplant.
Li Chengqian chuckled and said, "You don't have to be afraid of me, I don't know how to eat people."
"Last time I said you lost my vat lotus, that's because I spent a lot of effort cultivating the vat lotus."
"You just threw it away without even telling me. Do you think I won't be angry?"
"Besides, just tell me what you want to raise in advance. I'll have someone help you prepare a small fish pond. Isn't it much better than raising it in that small water tank?"
Wuyou looked at him and grinned, that smile was as innocent as a child's.< br>
But when Li Chengqian turned to look, she lowered her eyebrows and did not look at him.
Seeing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in confusion.
Don't you look like a gangster with the word "lecher and thief" carved on his forehead?
Why did you scare this girl like this?
Think about which little girl in Prince Qin's palace doesn't play happily with Li Chengqian?
At first, Li Chengqian was reprimanded by Li Shimin for calling the girl in the house "sister" in private.
But when did he listen?
Looking back, isn't it still Sister Qinghe and Sister Qingci?
Li Chengqian shook his head and sighed, turned to look out the window and said, "I went to Mobei Road mainly to examine the geographical environment."
"When you're done, do you want to go back to the grassland, or do you want to go further south to see Jiangnan?"
Wuyou seemed to belatedly asked: "With you?"
Li Chengqian raised his eyes and said: "Of course you are alone. I am so busy, how can I have the time to go out and play?"
She blinked and lowered her head.
{Received admiration value +36 from Wuyou...}
Hearing the system prompt, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile.
He stretched out his finger and tapped her forehead: "You girl, if you don't learn the good things, you will learn all the bad ones, right?"
"Why, those officials from aristocratic families are trying to scheme against me openly or covertly, and you have learned how to do it?"
"Do you believe I'm going to drive you away right now?"
{Received resentment value +99 from Wuyou...}
Hearing the system prompt and looking at her aggrieved look, Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment.
Then, he asked in a low voice: "You just want me to talk to you more? Spend more time with you?"
Wuyou's pretty face turned red.
Seeing this, Li Chengqian burst into laughter.
"Whatever you want, just tell me directly. Why hide it in your heart?"