Chapter 1075： You no longer have to fight alone

Chapter 1075: No longer fighting alone

The emperor thought his son understood, and did not continue.

It was the prince who took the initiative to change the subject, picked up a Ministry of War brochure and asked, "Father, is it time for the third batch of military rations to be sent to Jiangbei?"

The emperor was pouring tea. He looked at the tea leaves floating in the cup. He was silent for a long time and then said, "There is a drought and there is a shortage of food everywhere. We can't raise money at the moment. It will probably take another half a month."

The prince frowned and responded, "Now that each family is focusing on their sons and ministers to select concubines, should we send some news to them so that they can take the initiative to share the pressure of military rations?

“Speaking of these aristocratic families, they are greedy for pleasure first. When it comes to using them, everyone pretends to be deaf and dumb. Last time we temporarily borrowed military rations, they had to be guarantors of the Li family before they would nod. It is really hateful.

It seems that retaking Jiangbei and unifying the country is only our royal matter and has nothing to do with them. "

The emperor doesn't like aristocratic families either, but he thinks about things much further than what is in front of him.

So, he responded vaguely, "You have just returned to the palace and have not yet established yourself in the court. You cannot force the family too much for the time being. Just wait a little longer!"

The prince wanted to say more, but he wisely realized that his father looked bad, so he shut up.

It's actually a little fox taking a nap, with its ears raised high...

The sun is rising little by little, and the earth is in scorching mode again.

Those with thinner shoes have to jump forward when walking on the road.

The sun falls on the gravel everywhere in Broken Gold Beach, reflecting dazzling light, which actually lives up to its name.

The most diligent farmers have no choice but to hide at home and take a rest.

Place a straw mat in front of and behind the house, bare arms, waving a fan, fighting against the ruthless midsummer.

However, there were a few naughty boys who were not afraid of death. They ran to the almost dry river with their families on their backs, hoping to play in the water for a while. However, they were discovered by my mother, who yelled and yelled back to avoid getting a beating!

The Li family's old house has a lot of trees planted, which makes it a little cooler than other places.

The windows of the suite in the backyard are open, and there are trees in front of the windows. The occasional wind blows through, bringing a little bit of coolness.

Jiayin and Wan'er were sitting opposite each other at the table, discussing making a list.

Early tomorrow morning, Lao Hei will lead the team to set off.

For the time being, I will go to Qingming County and send some food to Brother Li.

Three hundred miles for a trip and six hundred miles for a round trip.

Fortunately, it is still within the limits of Xindu, the roads are easy to travel, and safety is guaranteed.

Jiayin checked the snack box and wrote the number and category on it.

These snacks are all made by her, they are durable and delicious.

Half of it is to satisfy my brother's craving, and the other half is filled with decent gift boxes, ready to give gifts to my brother or reward subordinates.

Wan'er is counting her clothes and supplies, which is not a simple task.

Although most of the people went to Quanzhou with grandma and the others, the needlework lady in the Hou Mansion was very capable. She could sew a lot of new clothes, shoes and socks, including pen covers, fan covers and other small items every month.

Now we will distribute them according to the head count.

Jiayin sent extra people to Xindu to buy the recently published poetry collection and travel notes, as well as new paper, ink, etc., and gathered several more boxes.

As for the golden fruits and jade melons she secretly picked from space, Shui Ling has already led people to put them into baskets.

I will pack a lot of saltpeter tomorrow and make ice while cooling down on the way, so I can make it to Qingming County.

It's just not going to work if it's just to be sent to the big brother in the southwest.

Because the journey is too long!

Wan'er couldn't help but be happy when she saw that her sister-in-law had an abacus in one hand, an account book in the other, and occasionally a pen to copy. She was busy and orderly.

It’s great to have my sister-in-law back home. She will no longer have to fight alone in the future!

At this time, Nanny He walked in from outside and reported, "The young lady, the princess, Aunt Wu and others have brought something for a visit."

Wan'er raised her head and looked at the sun outside, and asked doubtfully, "Why did they come here with such a bright sun?" Jiayin guessed a little bit, and said with a smile, "I just came back from the princess's mansion, and I met the villagers. After a while, I said a few words that the convoy was about to leave. I guess Grandma Wu and the others were here to deliver something and wanted to join in the fun. "

Wan'er quickly responded, "Mother He, there is a jade melon in the bucket in the kitchen. Have someone take it out and cut it up for the guests."

Mama He responded and went down.

Wan'er and Jiayin straightened their clothes and went to the front yard.

There is a big tree planted in the southwest corner of the front yard. There is a well under the tree and it is next to the penthouse. It is a rare cool place.

On weekdays, the little maids have no work, so they are willing to come here to do needlework and gossip.

At this time, several small benches were given up, and Aunt Wu and several other old ladies from the village were seated.

Seeing Jiayin and Wan'er coming, Aunt Wu and others quickly stood up to greet them, but were helped by Jiayin and Wan'er and sat down again.

"Auntie, we are all family members, so we can't be so polite." Wan'er smiled gently and scolded the old ladies, "If there is something going on at home, just send the children to tell them, why bother to go there by yourself. It's such a hot day, if you feel dizzy, And take medicine.”

Aunt Wu smiled happily, patted Wan'er's hand, and replied, "We have all lived through hard times, and we are not afraid of the sun. What's more, Doctor Zhang prepared pills early, and everyone I’ve given some. If you feel uncomfortable, just take one.”

“Yes, life is so happy today.” The other old ladies also sighed with emotion.

“When I was young, I was exposed to the sun and peeled off a layer of skin all over my body, but I still worked in the fields as usual. Now I am so delicate!”

Everyone was talking about it, and it immediately became very lively.

Soon, Grandma He and the little girl brought up the jade melon.

Aunt Wu waved her hands in distress, "How could such a precious thing be cut? Now on the market, a jade melon can be sold for seven or eight taels of silver!"

Another old lady also shouted, "Yes, this is enough for three pieces of good cotton!"

Jiayin couldn't help but laugh. She took the jade melon and put a piece into each of their hands.

“Grandma Wu, don’t feel bad, and quench your thirst quickly. This is what outsiders say, but we are melon growers!

"And one kind is one hundred acres. What's wrong with us eating one? It's like there is one less fruit in the field!"

Everyone laughed, but could no longer refuse, so they could only eat in small bites, cherishing it very much.

After eating one piece of melon, everyone felt much cooler and even refused to eat the second piece.

Unable to hear the good news, someone sent the remaining half of the jade melon up the mountain.

Brother Cat, Zhimin Xiujie, and Guo Wenyuan didn't go back to the academy. They got up early and went to the grass pavilion in the orchard. They called it enjoying the scenery and painting, but who knew what they were naughty about.

Aunt Wu opened the basket she brought, revealing several pairs of shoes of different sizes, but they were sewn very carefully and delicately.

"Princess, I sewed two pairs of shoes for the old lady, and the other pairs belong to Hui Niang and the children. Can you help me take them to Quanzhou?"

"Of course you can," Jiayin replied immediately and said with a smile, "It's just hard for Grandma Wu to have to sew in such a hot weather."

"Oh, my family, this is what we should do." Aunt Wu waved her hand and responded, "I don't have anything else to do, I just miss your grandma and Hui Niang, mother and son. I'm also happy to do some needlework for them. ”

With her starting point, the other old ladies followed suit and handed over baskets.

This one is a mushroom dried at home, and that one is a salted duck egg pickled at home.

In short, they are not expensive things, but they are full of heart.

Jiayin also missed her grandma and her family. Listening to the old ladies asking questions and having to patiently explain, she felt a little unspeakable in her heart.

After finally seeing off the old ladies, I continued to make lists and pack things, and the sky became dark.

Mr. Wen and the others didn't come back, but Mu Jue, who was tanned and blackened by the sun, came to the door.

Two updates today~~~

(End of this chapter)