Ch83: Attacked By Beasts

The next day, Han Tingxuan did not go to the court meeting because he was going to the farm field today!

After breakfast, Han Tingxuan, together with two secret guards and two staff from the Ministry of Commerce, Zhang Xiuqi and Lin Hai, to the outskirts of the City of Capital.

It was the place with the most farm fields in the City of Capital.

The situation of the Ministry of Commerce was much simpler than the Ministry of Army!

The Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, Tan Jun, was a man listening to Tian Yuexi. His two deputy ministers, Zhang Xiuqi and Lin Hai, were also promoted by Tian Yuexi.

On this trip, Han Tingxuan did not have to worry about being held back.

The three of them set off, escorted by ten guards, along with Han Tingxuan and his two secret guards.

The people had heard the news yesterday and waited here early. Nothing was more important than their stomach. The officials only cared about their interests regarding the wheeled plow, but the people thought of their interests!

People were simpler than officials. Whoever treated them well, did not scold or abuse them, and made them have a full meal was a good official!

Yesterday, they had been gathered by the head of the village who said that Prince Chen’s husband would come over this morning to teach them how to use the wheeled plow in detail. That was why they had been waiting here.

The wheeled plow had already been made but they did not know how much it could cost.

Because the first batch of the wheeled plow was sent out by the government for free. Three households shared one.

They had already practiced it. Although they were not proficient in using it, it was much more efficient than they plowed by themselves!

Therefore, if it was not too expensive, they would be willing to buy one per household.

The lives of the people in the City of Capital were much better than in other places.

Even cows could be seen often in the field.

However, cows were expensive, and it would take a lot of effort to feed it. Not to mention they might catch diseases sometimes.

The most important thing was that although a cow eats grass, it was not good for a cow just to eat grass. They had to take nutrition.

It meant the farmers need to pay more. Feeding a cow was not cheaper than raising a child!

The wheeled plow was different. It was made of wood. There was no need to pay any extra expenses. There was no need to spend money and time daily.

When Han Tingxuan arrived, the crowd was talking loud.

The village chief and the head of the village were there. Han Tingxuan walked to the field and personally demonstrated how to use the wheeled plow.

The two deputy ministers exchanged eye contact and went to the field too.

An hour later, Han Tingxuan walked up to a few he-men and said, "That's not right. Your hand has to be like this. This can save your strength and make the tools move."

After a while, as people saw that Han Tingxuan was not as arrogant as other nobles, more people gathered around.

"Your highness, what's the price of this wheeled plow?!"

"It is a good thing. But if it's too expensive…"

Han Tingxuan smiled. "Don't worry, it won't be expensive. The Emperor specifically asked us to come up with such a tool for the sake of the farmers. If it's too expensive, wouldn't it be useless for doing such an effort?"

Everyone was relieved.

"Then, what's the price?"

"Yeah, what is the price."

Han Tingxuan replied with a number.

The crowd widened their eyes in disbelief. "What? Really? "

"So cheap? A cow is four times the price!”

"Is this true?"

The village chief and the other heads of the village could not believe it either. "Really?"

The two deputy ministers beside them smiled and said, "It's true. This is the price decided by His Majesty and Prince Chen’s husband. Because the wheeled plow is completely the idea of Prince Chen and his husband!"

"Wow! Really? "

"Prince Chen and his husband are so great!"

"Yeah, right…"

Han Tingxuan and Zhang Xiuqi, and Lin Hai only got out of the field until noon.

During this period, they also ensured that most of the people present could skillfully use the wheeled plow and calm the people down. He believed that from this day onwards, the wheeled plow would become famous!

Of course, many people wanted to take the right to make such a thing.

However, the Emperor set such a low price and entrusted this patent to the imperial merchants.

Only the Imperial Merchant was qualified to make wheeled plows. After all, the wheeled plow was made of wood. As long as others got the finished product, they would know how to make it.

However, if only the Imperial Merchant was allowed to make it, it meant that this cake would not be shared with others!

It was also because of this that it had been more than ten days since they had made the wheeled plow. Now it was known to everyone!

Han Tingxuan had been fighting with people for more than ten days in the court meeting! Of course, he did not fight alone. Everyone on Tian Yuexi's side was his support!

Yesterday, the Dongfang family and the Nangong family rooted for the issue of wheeled plow together. This was a major event for the benefit of the people. They suggested implementing it as soon as possible. This was why Han Tingxuan had gone to the field this morning.

No matter how hard the Sun family disagreed, they had to comprise.

Tian Yushu has never said anything about this matter from the beginning to the end. In the past ten days, he had gone to court three times, but he didn't say anything every time.

For the time being, Han Tingxuan did not know what he was planning. But it was important for the wheeled plow to be implemented. It was not only for the people but also for his financial resources!

He was a shareholder of the business.

And the only imperial merchant who was granted to produce the wheeled plow was the real boss of Restaurant of Bon Appetite, Yun Shen!

However, Yun Shen was still in the State of Yong and not in the City of Capital.

A few days ago, Han Tingxuan had also met Yun Shen's older brother, Yun Luochuan. Yun Luochuan and Yun Family were neutral but on the surface. It had completely become the power of the Emperor.

Yun Luochuan was the eldest son of the family. Although the master of the Yun family was now his father, as his father was not in good health, Yun Luochuan was running the family business. He was the actual master of the family, but not in name.

Yun Luochuan was a second-class official and now he served as the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.  He was the youngest minister of the six departments. He was only twenty-six years old, but not married yet. However, it was said that he had already engaged with Liu Xi, a she-man from the Liu family.

Han Tingxuan also learned one thing. Where did Yun Shen's occasional bitterness come from?

Yun Shen liked his future sister-in-law, Liu Xi!

And Yun Luochuan and Liu Xi were going to get married soon!

Tian Yuexi told him a few days before. Han Tingxuan felt sorry for Yun Shen. But the marriage between the families was not something that could be canceled easily.

Canceling a wedding would be a big joke.

Most importantly, Liu Xi had never expressed his love for Yun Shen!

Yun Shen was a son of a concubine in the Yun Family, and Yun Luochuan treated him well as a real brother. That was why Yun Luochuan made him the real boss of the Restaurant of Bon Appetite. Otherwise, Yun Shen was nobody but just a son of a concubine.

After putting Yun Shen aside his mind, Han Tingxuan checked the time which was already two o'clock. They should go back.

At this moment, a villager ran over and said anxiously, "A black bear hurt many people on the left hill. Everyone, go and see!"

Black bear? Han Tingxuan's eyes lit up. Everything on a bear was treasured! Suddenly, he was interested.

When Zhang Xiuqi read Han Tingxuan's face, he did not have a good feeling. He hurriedly said, "Animals hurt people. They are dangerous. You can't go!"

Han Tingxuan said righteously, "With so many guards here, what are you afraid of?! We can't let the animals hurt the people!” Then, he ordered a few guards and went away with the villagers.

Zhang Xiuqi and Lin Hai exchanged eye contact. Both of them knew that Prince Chen’s husband should not be hurt by a bit. Or else the Emperor would skin them!

Therefore, the two of them quickly chased after Han Tingxuan! They knew that Han Tingxuan didn't know martial arts at all!

Han Tingxuan was not confident in the escorting guards. He went because he trusted his life with the secret guards.

He didn't think it would be a trick. There were too many people here, and no one could bear the responsibility for the assassination!

Furthermore, the measure of wheeled plow had been carried out. Even if he killed Han Tingxuan now, what was the point?

With that thought, Han Tingxuan felt that he was lucky to bump into a black bear.

Han Tingxuan ran not as fast as the villagers. By the time he reached the left hill, it was already ten minutes later. He saw that many villagers attacking the black bear with hoes or something.

The black bear was tall. It was half the height of a man. It was pouncing at the villagers.

However, the villagers were not stupid to get close to the black bear. Apart from the two injured people who were carried down at first, the rest stayed away.

At this moment, the guards arrived and the villagers seemed to have seen their saviors.

More than a dozen guards went up together. They all had martial arts and broad knives. More than ten people attacked the black bear, and their combat effectiveness was much higher than the villagers!

The black bear got furious when it was injured. But no matter how angry it was, it was outnumbered by more than ten guards with good martial arts.

At this time, a guard jumped up and stabbed the knife into the bear's chest.

The black bear fell to the ground. Before everyone could cheer up, there was another bear's roar. Then, they saw two more burly bears running down the mountain!

Damn it! It was a group of bears!

Everyone was mortified! However, this was not the worst! The worst thing was that behind the black bears, there was a still wolf pack!

Han Tingxuan was mortified too.

"Retreat!" One of the guards shouted.

The villagers hurriedly ran.

Han Tingxuan's expression changed once again. It was not effective to make the villagers stay at this time. There were still too few people here, but there were many people next to the field. When they reached the crowds, it might be possible to fight with all their strength!

Han Tingxuan raised his voice. "Everyone, run to the crowd! Shout for a fight while running!”

The others were so scared that they did not know what to do. The guard who shouted also knew that he had made a big mistake. His face instantly turned pale.

"Everyone, run!" The beast also needed time to run down the mountain, so everyone still had time!

However, the big crowd was far away from here after all. There were only forty or fifty people here. But there were two black bears and at least ten wolves here. It was impossible to fight against them.

Everyone was fast but five minutes later, they were caught up! Han Tingxuan gritted his teeth and said, "Guards stay here. He-men with weapons, if you are willing to help, just stay. The rest run and get help!”

More than ten guards had all stayed behind. They did not dare to ignore Han Tingxuan's order! If they were killed by the animals, they would be dying alone. But if they ran away, even if he could survive, the whole family would die!

The villagers hesitated. There were only seven people left and the others ran away!

However, the seven left were very strong.

As Han Tingxuan did not leave, Zhang Xiuqi and Lin Hai did not dare to leave. They only said, "Sir, you can't stay, quickly leave! We can handle it!”

"Do you know martial arts?" Han Tingxuan asked.

The two of them shook their heads.

Han Tingxuan immediately said, "Run! Hurry up! The people over there need officials’ command. This is an order! Hurry up and leave! "

Zhang Xiuqi and Lin Hai gritted their teeth, and Zhang Xiuqi said, "I'll go!"

Lin Hai said, "I will stay!"

"Don't be a burden! You must go too!" Han Tingxuan scolded angrily.

Zhang Ziqi and Lin Hai gritted their teeth and ran away quickly.

At this moment, Shadow 17 appeared beside Han Tingxuan. "Master, something's wrong with the beasts. They look like they're crazy."

Han Tingxuan noticed it and took a deep breath. "Fight!"

Shadow 18 and Nine also appeared and rushed towards the two black bears.

The two sturdy black bears were held back by the two secret guards. The escorting guards were slightly relieved. Then they rushed towards the pack of wolves.