Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 1034 - 1036: Having Fun (1)

Chapter 1034: Chapter 1036: Having Fun (1)

In many notions, the People of the Meng Slaves were considered barbaric, biased, and foolish. Cai Wei also harbored a bit of that prejudice, but her interactions with Tuoba Liang overturned this notion.

Tuoba Liang was an intelligent and thoughtful man who rapidly accepted new ideas. When Cai Wei proposed constructing shops and establishing a commercial street in Northern Ridge to vigorously develop its economic and cultural systems, Tuoba Liang did not hesitate to express his agreement.

His agreement with Cai Wei wasn’t out of fear or submission to power, but a genuine endorsement of Cai Wei’s excellent ideas.

Tuoba Liang, a noble from Meng Slaves’ origins, unburdened by state affairs, often traveled to the prosperous cities of the Great Jin Nation during his leisure time. He greatly admired the wealth and prosperity of those major cities and had always hoped to transform his homeland of Northern Ridge into a city like those in Great Jin, where the economy and culture were highly developed and the citizens lived in peace and happiness.

Cai Wei and Tuoba Liang walked through many places within the Capital of Northern Ridge, eventually choosing a site for the commercial street less than a mile from the King’s tent, preparing to break ground and build there.

"The county chief of Qing County has already sent an architect knowledgeable in construction to help, and I will undertake all the costs of building. Please help procure materials, gather labor, and oversee the construction. Of course, after the commercial street is completed, I can give you one-third of the shops as a reward. When I am not around, this street will rely on your care to prevent any troubles!"

Cai Wei couldn’t stay in Northern Ridge to manage things and couldn’t depend on Tuoba Kui for everything. Although Tuoba Kui was the Great Kahn of the Meng Slaves with many political affairs daily, she needed to find a sufficiently large "umbrella" for shade to avoid trouble during her absence.

Tuoba Liang was the younger brother of the Great Kahn, the Young Prince of the Meng Slaves, free from governmental duties, and possessed a shrewd and progressive mentality. Having him manage the commercial street was the best partnership. Even giving away one-third of the shops was a worthwhile deal.

Tuoba Liang, upon hearing that Cai Wei was willing to relinquish one-third of the shops, was surprised. Being a future bustling street in Meng Slaves, he understood what one-third of the shops meant. However, he was not someone to make a fuss, neither demurring nor speaking words of excessive gratitude; he simply accepted the proposal calmly and said, "If all goes well, the commercial street can be completed within two months!"

With such assurance, Cai Wei naturally was very happy, and she said, "On my behalf, a girl named Zhao Yun will handle everything here. People from Northern Ridge severely discriminate against women, and Zhao Yun is a smart and insightful woman. I do not want her to be mistreated here, so please do help out when necessary!"

Tuoba Liang, puzzled, said, "You’re handing such a big project to a woman? Can Great Jin not find a suitable man?"

Cai Wei glared at him and said, "Don’t forget, the pioneer of the Northern Ridge Market was a woman. Apart from physical strength, women are in no way inferior to men, so never discriminate against women, especially in the business world. When men and women compete, men are not necessarily the match for women. Women are meticulous thinkers and consider all aspects; Zhao Yun meets these criteria. There’s nothing odd about her being my representative in Meng Slaves, but finding such a suitable person was not easy. I hope you can protect her well in my absence!"

Tuoba Liang laughed and said, "Hearing you speak so highly of her, I am indeed curious to see what kind of woman could earn such praise from you!"

Cai Wei, with an unfathomable look, said, "If you try to perceive her with your eyes, you will surely be disappointed; if you perceive her with your heart, you will definitely be surprised!"