"Brother, I understand." Qiu Yan's whole figure was drained of all her strength, and her head drooped deeply.
"Look after it, young lady."
After walking out of the room, Qiu Chuanan said to the maid.
Looking at the enveloping night, Qiu Chuan'an's body felt chilly. He knew that Yang Shu was staring at the Qiu family, but he didn't expect that he knew exactly where Yan'er had drugged him.
Is there really a secret in this house?
If the person had not been handed over at that time, would the Qiu family have suffered the same fate as the Cao family?
Qiu Chuanan didn't dare to think deeply.
…
"Your Majesty, wipe them all out." Pang Chang came back and replied.
Yang Shu nodded, "The banquet has been prepared at Xiankelou. Take the brothers over. There are two jars of wine left in the cellar. Let's share it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Pang Chang grinned happily.
After taking off the money bag, Yang Shufang threw it in his hand, "Pai Gow, where is Lu Xingzhi?"
"We will arrive at Licheng tomorrow morning."
"He is a talent." Yang Shu spoke slowly, "Although there are only a few places between Yu County and Licheng, a group of militiamen did not loot."
"This is very rare. You must know that Yu County is exploited extremely hard. The people's belts are tied inwards and cannot reach their belly at all."
"One or two are morally strong. If there are so many, it means the people at the top know how to manage."
"There are nearly 20,000 militiamen, but Lu Xingzhi did not pursue speed, but moved forward while reorganizing."
"There have been minor commotions, but the interior has never collapsed."
"Lv Xingzhi only knows a few words. He used to work in the Military Academy. He has no experience in leading troops, but he can unite people with a few words."
"If you train and train, you will become a great general."
"Send a message to Licheng and let them come to Huining County."
"Does the king want to reuse him?" Pai Gow asked.
"To conquer the world, the more generals the better. Let him go to the border first and learn from Lord Qu."
Yang braced himself and captured the 100,000-strong army in the north of Xinjiang. Including what he had on hand now, there were more than 300,000. To expand the territory, after sifting through the militiamen who came to submit, it was estimated that there would be 10,000 to 20,000. .
Collecting 400,000 yuan is enough.
The most important thing about soldiers is their skill, not their quantity.
The main thing is to recruit troops blindly and cannot afford to support them.
There are expenses everywhere, including food, soldiers, weapons, and horses.
Zheng Bin almost left him empty-handed.
He has already made improvements to farm tools, and Yang Shu has also arranged for special personnel to develop other aspects.
If we don’t want war to break out and poor people unable to take out a single coin from their pockets, productivity must reach a new level.
Raising troops is really a waste of money!
Whoever is in charge knows that oil and salt are expensive.
…
In the early morning, as soon as the sun came up, Lu Xingzhi arrived at Licheng.
Looking at the open door, he took a bite of the cake.
"Are you still scolding me?" The person next to Lu Xingzhi touched his arm.
"The guards above are well-equipped, and they are from Qinzhou at first glance." Lu Xingzhi chewed the cake, "If we scold us in front of us, it will reach the ears of King Qin in the back. Do you think he will think we are rude?"
"Then don't scold me, it's not worth it."
A group of militiamen looked at the open door and stretched their necks. Was this to welcome them?
If it's welcome, why hasn't anyone come in yet?
The militiamen murmured.
At this moment, Shi Qi came out of the city gate and stood fifty meters away from the militia. The leading general said loudly:
"The king has an order, let us go!"
"Everyone, the king is waiting for you in Huining County." After the general finished speaking, he turned his horse's head and left.
Then there was the sound of wheels turning, and ten carts filled with meat stopped in front of the team.
"You guys have worked hard all the way, and when we get to Huining County, the king will give you another reward." The person in charge of logistics smiled and saluted.
"Why are we tired? Your Majesty is the one who works hard." Lu Xingzhi hurriedly returned the gift.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Xingzhi shouted with a rough voice.
Some of the people around him still haven't come to their senses. Does King Qin approve of them? Hearing Lu Xingzhi's shout, he was smart and followed immediately.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Yuxian, does Yuxian belong to Qinzhou?"
As soon as the guards left, everyone couldn't contain their excitement and looked at Lu Xingzhi.
Lu Xingzhi suppressed his surging emotions and nodded vigorously.
"We, we succeeded." Everyone cried with joy.
They have never met Yang Shu, but they know that Yu County is under the jurisdiction of Qinzhou, and the mother and children in the family will not starve to death.
"Let's go now, let's go now!" a group of people shouted, and the team huddled together.
Lu Xingzhi frowned and blew the horn.
"What are you doing!" Lu Xingzhi shouted.
"This will be chaotic, and all the previous efforts will be in vain!"
"It's been a long time since we've eaten meat!"
Lu Xingzhi patted the cart and said, "Make a fire, and when you are full, go to Huining County and let King Qin know that we are all strong and not soft-footed!"
Looking at the bright red meat on the cart, the sounds of swallowing came one after another, and their eyes were green. They wiped their mouths fiercely and went to collect firewood.
"It smells so good." The militiamen picked up the rice and swallowed it in big gulps.
I kept several pieces of meat and couldn't bear to eat them in one bite.
A man covered his face and burst into tears.
Everyone stopped moving. The snow last year was particularly heavy. Many people froze to death and starved to death. They did not wait for the better days.
When the atmosphere is dull, the drums sound.
"Are you all full?" Lu Xingzhi shouted loudly.
"Let's go to Huining County!"
Upon hearing this, the sadness on everyone's faces disappeared.
Shouting slogans, they walked into Licheng with their heads held high and their chests held high.
…
Yang Shu didn't have breakfast at home, but went to the governor's house.
"People can arrive today." Yang Shu said.
Xu Jingzhou gave him the porridge, "Everything has been arranged. I will accompany you when the time comes. The food transport team has already set off."
"Meng Zhang, you must meet me."
"He once served in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He was demoted to Tong County because of his political views with the Right Prime Minister and his leftist views. When he was young, his temperament was a bit extreme, but now he has become peaceful."
"I was taught by him when I was studying."
"I wrote several letters and received a response recently. I have already set off for Huining County. I'm counting the time and it's almost here."
Yang Shu raised his eyes, "Brother-in-law, how many surprises do you have hiding from me?"
"If you are so busy, you can still recruit talents. In the future, I will definitely let them fill your page."
Xu Jingzhou took a big gulp of porridge and put down the bowl. He wiped his mouth and said, "If you are not in a hurry, just talk to Yueyao. She will miss you very much."
"Why do you think I came here in person?"
"Pay attention to safety. Chief Pang will follow you on this trip." Yang Shu patted Xu Jingzhou on the shoulder.
Xu Jingzhou nodded and left in a hurry. He had to make arrangements before leaving Huining County.
Yang Shu looked away. He had to find a good housekeeper for his brother-in-law as soon as possible. Xu Yueyao could be busy in the house, but she couldn't take care of Xu Jingzhou's house.
The white-faced scholar is obviously rough.
"Prince Xu is gone, do you want me to eat alone? Go and invite the eldest lady over." Yang Shu said to the boy outside.
After waiting for a quarter of an hour, Yang Shu saw Xu Yueyao.
"It's rouged, the one I gave you?"
After sending the people away, Yang Shu took Xu Yueyao's hand and said, "I've been too busy these days. I was tired yesterday and your trip was in vain. Accept the punishment."
Yang Shu was always straightforward when it came to apologizing, and he stretched out his palm.
"I've lost some weight." Xu Yueyao closed Yang Shu's hand. She was not an unreasonable person. Yang Shu was busy with political affairs, and the love between men and women could not be ranked first.
