Pang Tong said it well. Five hundred gold is a drop in the bucket for Sun Ce, but it is very symbolic.

He invested in the first technical transformation project sponsored by him and made money.

In this era, the most secure way to accumulate wealth is to make land. With land, you can grow grain and economic crops. Grain is a must-have, hard currency, especially when natural disasters occur frequently, grain prices rise again and again, making huge profits; the second is business, but business requires capital and backing, otherwise various levels will make you unprofitable. When Confucianism is soaked in society, it is difficult for pure merchants to expand, and most channels and resources are in the hands of aristocratic families who shout to value agriculture and suppress commerce every day.

When power and monopoly can bring wealth, who is willing to engage in technological research and development? This is an era of academic excellence. Studying and becoming an official can not only make you rich, but also improve your class. No one is willing to study pure technology. All the workers are untouchables, and technology research and development is not as simple as imagined, and there is no sense of patent protection. It can't make money even if you work hard to research it. The risks and difficulty are enough to discourage many people.

Sun Ce came from the industrial age. He knew the advantages of industry and commerce. He met Huang Chengyan and Huang Yueying, a father and daughter with technical talents, to carry out technological transformation. Even so, he chose the loom that is easiest to see success. Nanyang has a good foundation for sericulture, can apply new technologies on a large scale and produce effects as soon as possible.

Despite this, it took him three years from investing to seeing dividends.

"Shi Yuan, isn't it very stressful?"

Pang Tong smiled bitterly. "General, you have been told that he is a hit. My husband now earns more than me, and he doesn't have to work overtime. He can go home every day and be filial to his parents. When I go to propose marriage, Mr. Zhang also asked me when the world will be peaceful. I feel that he means that he hopes that I can stabilize and settle in Nanyang or Xiangyang."

Sun Ce looked at Pang Tong. "It seems that Mr. Zhang has been too comfortable recently, and he is very quiet and wants to move."

Pang Tong hurriedly begged for mercy. "General, don't, if you really do this, my marriage will be in trouble."

"What are you afraid of? He dares not marry. I will take someone to rob. Shiyuan, remember, at any time, this is the most useful thing to speak." Sun Ce patted the sword on his waist. "If they forget this, we need to remind them. Of course, the words can be said better, and there is no need to be murderous."

Pang Tong was amused and crying.

Sun Ce and Pang Tong talked about the war in Qingzhou. He still didn't know what the imperial edict said, and what his father Sun Jian's attitude was. If Sun Jian wanted to go to Chang'an to be the guard of the guard, he would have to go to Junyi in person. The war in Qingzhou would not be allowed to be handed over to Taishi Ci or Lu Su. No matter which of them, he hoped that Pang Tong could do military plans.

Pang Tong was very excited and a little embarrassed. "General, this...is not very good, last time I..."

"You don't blame you for what happened last time, don't take it seriously. This is not my decision alone. Jijiu also feels that you have made great progress recently and can stand alone. Staying here won't let you play your best." Sun Ce and Pang Tong walked side by side. "You know our plan for Liaodong. Once the conditions are met, Taishici will go to Youzhou. At that time, you will have to fight independently and cannot expect us to give you too much help."

"I see."

"It's very cold in Liaodong, you have to pay attention to exercise."

Pang Tong patted his chest. "Don't worry, General, I've been swimming every day."

"I turned around and said to Youping, I plan to let him go with you and be responsible for your safety."

"Thank you, General."

Sun Ce looked at Pang Tong's face that was flushed due to excitement and suddenly made a decision. Regardless of whether Sun Jian went to Junyi or not, the Qingzhou war was handed over to Taishi Ci and Pang Tong. "Please write to Zhang Zifu. I will not be able to come back for this time without a year or two."

Pang Tong agreed repeatedly.

After Sun Ce finished his instructions, he returned to the water pavilion. Yuan Quan was arranging Sun Yi and others for breakfast. To Sun Ce's surprise, Mrs. Ding and Cao Ying were also there. During the banquet yesterday, Sun Ce did not see them. Mrs. Ding was talking to Yuan Quan and Yin, and Cao Ying leaned against the cradle holding a bowl and was feeding Sun Shengdian soup, humming a song in his mouth, with a focused expression. Sun Yi stood aside and squeezed his eyes when he saw Sun Ce coming in.

Sun Ce made a gesture, walked to Mrs. Ding, bowed to Mrs. Ding. Mrs. Ding returned the gift, Yuan Quan gave up his seat and asked someone to pick up breakfast for Sun Ce, and gave Sun Ce a wink. Sun Ce didn't understand very well, and didn't ask much, took the bowl and started eating in big mouthfuls.

Mrs. Ding put down the bowl and spoon and wiped her mouth with a hand towel. "General Sun has a good appetite."

"Ah?" Sun Ce was a little surprised. He didn't expect Mrs. Ding would take the initiative to talk to him. "Haha, rude, rude. Madam, what advice do you have?"

"I am a woman, how dare I give me any advice?" Mrs. Ding looked around with a smile on her face. "I even feel happy to see the general and sister getting along well with each other. The little girl has been bothering her for a long time, and she also thanked the general and her wife for their tolerance and care."

Sun Ce laughed. "Madam, be polite." He paused and put down the bowl. "Madam... do you miss Cao Zixiu?"

Mrs. Ding sighed lightly and nodded silently.

"Madam, I'm leaving you here, but I don't have any malice, and I'm also thinking about Cao Zixiu..."

"I can understand the general's intentions, and I have always been grateful to the general. But..." Mrs. Ding showed a hint of sadness, and the corners of her eyes were a little wet. "Although Zixiu is not my biological child, I raised her. He is extremely filial. Even in the military, he has to come back to see me every half month. Now I haven't seen you for several months, I..."

Sun Ce raised his hand and signaled that Mrs. Ding could understand their feelings. "This way, you write a letter and I will send someone to Cao Zixiu to see if it is convenient. If it is convenient, arrange for you to meet."

"Thank you, General." Mrs. Ding was very grateful. "The general's kindness, my mother and son will never forget this life."

"Madam, you don't have to do this. Although I am enemies of Cao Zixiu, I admire his loyalty and righteousness very much. Cao Mengde can have such a son, thanks to his wife's teachings. It's a pity that he doesn't know how to cherish it and is thinking about it. Haha, I won't say it anymore, I won't say it anymore. Madam, are you... still in trouble?"

Mrs. Ding spoke a little embarrassedly and looked at Yuan Quan for help. Yuan Quan sat down beside Sun Ce and smiled and said, "Mrs. I have a sister who has encountered some trouble recently. I came to Pingyu and wanted to defect to my wife."

Sun Ce thought for a moment and suddenly realized. "Xiahou Miaocai's vain?"

"It is. After Xiahou Miaocai was killed, she took five children alone and had no place to live. This time Yu Shenxian passed by Qiao County, so she came with her children. The wife wanted to take her in, but she was worried that the general would be accustomed to her, so she came over and said."

Sun Ce smiled. "I understand. How many people are there in total? You write a list and I will arrange for people to allocate money and food."
Chapter completed!