Chapter 20

【"Let me think carefully, how can I quickly gain the people's approval?..."】 Liu Bian furrowed his brow, his eyes becoming deep and focused.

He knew that to win the people's hearts, he must have concrete actions, letting the common folk see his sincerity and ability. But, specifically how should he do it? This plunged him into contemplation.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: "Exactly! For now, the primary issue is solving the people's food and clothing problem; if we can let everyone eat their fill, they will naturally support and uphold me. So how can we make everyone eat their fill? If I provide them with high-yield food, it will definitely increase the people's approval." Thinking this, Liu Bian's eyes lit up, and he excitedly muttered to himself.

Saying it, doing it, Liu Bian immediately sank his mind into his body and said to the system: "System, open the mall, help me search for high-yield crop seeds that can be planted in the Han Dynasty."

"Ding, the system mall has been opened, and suitable goods have been filtered according to the host's request..." With the system prompt sounding, a series of information appeared before Liu Bian's eyes.

Potato seeds: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10/Kg;

Corn seeds: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10/Kg;

Sweet potato seeds: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10/Kg;

Hybrid rice seeds: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10/Kg;

Soybean seeds: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10/Kg;

Spirit rice seeds: Mystic Grade Lower Grade, price: 1000/Kg;

……

This…… Looking at the items in the system mall, Liu Bian fell silent. These things, looking at them, aren't expensive, but the quantity is huge! With my little National Fortune Value, even if I exchanged it all, it wouldn't be enough for Luoyang's people, let alone the entire Sili region.

"Holy crap, exchange it, first exchange a ton of sweet potato seeds to plant, then talk. This thing has high yield, about ten thousand jin per mu, can be planted two seasons a year, next year we can plant on a large scale." Liu Bian gritted his teeth, planning to first exchange a ton of sweet potato seeds to plant.

"System, help me exchange one thousand kilograms of sweet potato."

"Ding, one thousand kilograms of sweet potato have been exchanged for the host; please collect it yourself from the system space."

"By the way, system, how big is this system space, and what can it store?" Liu Bian suddenly realized he hadn't properly understood the system space yet.

"Ding, the system space is infinitely large; the host can store anything except living beings; within the system space, time stands still, so there's no need to worry about items spoiling." The system replied.

"Wuhu, I knew the system was great; it's most convenient for transporting grain and fodder, a pity only I can use it." After hearing the system's reply, Liu Bian exclaimed excitedly. Although he liked the system, he also felt a bit regretful, because only he could use this function. Fortunately, the space is large enough, much better than those small spaces that require recharging to expand.

"By the way, I remember there are also the curved shaft plow and stirrups; these are things that time travelers would know, but unfortunately I never looked at their manufacturing methods." Liu Bian suddenly recalled some things, and a feeling of regret welled up in his heart.

"System, help me search for the manufacturing methods of the curved shaft plow, horseshoes, saddles, and stirrups." Liu Bian decided not to hesitate any longer, directly seeking help from the system. After all, these are very practical tools and equipment; if he could master their manufacturing methods, it would bring him great benefits. Moreover, their prices in the system mall are not high, so he can fully afford them.

"Ding, I thought the host had found the needed goods…"

Curved shaft plow blueprint: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10;

Horseshoe blueprint: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10;

Saddle blueprint: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10;

Stirrup blueprint: Mortal Grade Lower Grade, price: 10.

"System, help me exchange all of them."

Liu Bian directly had the system exchange the blueprints, opened the system space, took out the four blueprints and looked at them; they weren't difficult, relying on his memory he could sketch a rough outline, but that would take too much time, and they aren't that expensive, so it's unnecessary.

"Come here." Liu Bian shouted toward outside the hall.

"Your Majesty." Outside the hall, Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng, upon hearing, immediately entered the Grand Hall and bowed to Liu Bian.

"Get ready; we'll go to Wang Yun's residence later." Liu Bian said to Li Liangcheng.

"As you command."

On Zhuque Street in Luoyang City, carriages and horses flowed like water, pedestrians thronged, as if it were a city that never sleeps. However, this city had once suffered severe devastation from Dong Zhuo's rebellion, many buildings and residents suffering serious damage. But after these days of governance, people gradually regained confidence and began rebuilding their homes.

On the street, people came and went, busy yet orderly. The street vendors also began to reopen for business, their hawking voices rising and falling, full of the breath of life. Some sold fruit, some sold snacks, others sold various handicrafts. These vendors' faces beamed with smiles, as if they were full of hope for the future.

In the crowd, there was a particularly eye-catching figure—a handsome young master. He wore splendid robes, held a folding fan, and strolled gracefully down the street, followed by two attendants: one tall and sturdy, mighty and valiant; the other with a face as white as snow and a delicate posture. Behind the three, many agile figures could be faintly seen trailing at a distance.

The appearance of this young master attracted many gazes, but he paid no mind, continuing on his own way. This entourage was precisely Liu Bian's group; this time leaving the palace, he only brought Li Liangcheng, as well as more than ten Huben Army soldiers led by Xiahou Dun. Several people dressed in casual attire took the opportunity to visit the residence of Wang Yun, so they could also observe the situation in Luoyang City.

As he walked, he lightly tapped his palm with the folding fan, as if pondering something. His eyes were deep and sharp, revealing a wisdom and insight beyond ordinary people. This young master's demeanor was unique, making people unable to help but be captivated.

As time passed, Liu Bian's group quickly arrived at the gate of Wang Yun's mansion. Along the way, they did not encounter the rumored troublemakers—scions of the great clans coming to cause trouble—this made Liu Bian somewhat surprised; he had deliberately gone out incognito just to see if he could encounter them, but in the end he didn't even see a shadow of those people.

What Liu Bian did not know was that after he slaughtered Dong Zhuo and others and regained control of Huang Du, officials who had seen his imperial aura that overwhelmed heaven and earth—everyone, in his presence, dared not harbor any rebellious thoughts.

The scions of the various clans had all been confined to their homes by their elders, fearing that at this critical moment they might bring trouble upon their families. If, one day, they offended Liu Bian, that would truly be a catastrophe that could overturn their heads.

"Go report to your lord, just say that a distinguished guest has come to visit."