Minghua didn't think that the second senior brother didn't want to crucify them. I'm afraid the Cui family leader didn't want them to die.
"Master, does Second Senior Brother have the intention of the Cui family when he goes on a trip?" Maybe, the master also has the intention.
"Principal Cui is not a great person, and his harvests are not good. Over the years, the Cui family has become a pit. I don't want your second senior brother to fall into the pit and fill it endlessly. But Patriarch Cui wants to take advantage of your second senior brother. Due to various factors, I can only allow your second senior brother to travel, I hope he can be more mature."
Minghua understood now that during the three years she had been away from the capital, the Cui family had played a big game of chess; the master had also intervened, and the final result was that the main wife of the Cui family lost his inheritance rights, and the second senior brother was arranged to travel to protect him. It is also an explanation to the principal.
However, the reason why the principal wife lost her inheritance rights may not be that simple.
However, the reason why the second senior brother attacked the main house may not be simple.
There were too many things to think about, so Minghua simply stopped thinking, "It's good that Second Senior Brother is fine. I hope Second Senior Brother will return soon."
"Well, he has gone to the north now. It is said that there is war in the north. Last year, there was a severe drought in the barbarians and the grassland was severely reduced. As a result, this year there is not enough food and cattle and sheep." Xu Lingjun told his young apprentice about the barbarians in the north. matter.
Minghua listened to a few words but didn't pay much attention, "What they want is food, food and clothing. If we can open a circulation trading market at the border for mutual benefit, can we reduce the number of wars?" What’s the probability?”
"Circulation trading market? Is it a business?"
"Yes, there is a trade market on the border. Our Dazhao things can be transported there and sold; people on the grassland can also trade things from home. It's a win-win situation for both of us. They can have enough food, clothing and clothing, and have more energy. We It can also reduce many casualties."
The northern grasslands are vast, but the conditions are difficult. People who can truly survive on the grasslands have a ruthless spirit. Without this ruthless spirit, it would be difficult to survive.
If they are fed, clothed and comfortable, they will naturally stop their aggressive behavior.
"Master, the wool on the grassland can be used to make wool blankets, sweaters, and wool; this is also a business. If it is done well, it is not a kind of income." The barbarians in ancient times were not stupid. They wanted or there was nothing available locally. Mobilize; they then want to invade other countries and obtain resources to feed more people.
Their ideas are dangerous and their methods are disgusting; however, one cannot generalize. If it can reduce the casualties of the Jokhang warriors, why not?
Not for them, but for the warriors and people of Jokhang.
"Can wool be used for clothing? Can it also be made into a blanket?"
"Okay, I'll write down the production method. If the master mentions it to His Majesty, let's see what His Majesty says." Once one of the fringe warriors dies in battle, it will be a family misfortune.
Xu Lingjun was very moved, "Write it down and I'll take a look."
Minghua agreed, and based on the Four Treasures of the Study in the outer study, Minghua wrote out two methods for making woolen yarn and sweaters.
After Xu Lingjun looked at it, he nodded frequently. If it can really succeed, it is indeed a good way to end the war. The cattle and sheep on the grassland have less fishy smell and are more delicious than the cattle and sheep raised in the Central Plains.
"I think it works." He put away the two prescriptions and said, "His Majesty has just summoned you, can you tell me where your position will be next?"
"Your Majesty asked me to return to Shuzhou to serve as the magistrate; to develop the people's livelihood and economy in Shuzhou, and by the way, he gave me a fiefdom in Shuzhou. The imperial decree of canonization will be issued later."
"Congratulations." The corners of Xu Lingjun's lips curled up slightly, "You go back and wait, my master has to go to the palace."
Minghua stood up and said goodbye. After leaving the chief minister's residence, she asked Xiao Mei to go to Ji's house to send a message. As soon as she returned home, Ji Jin followed closely with a group of servants. All of them, without exception, were holding a box in their hands. Some are big and some are small.
"Senior brother, long time no see."
"It's been a long time since I last saw Junior Sister. Junior Sister has grown a lot taller and looks like a grown-up girl." Ji Jin spoke warmly, looking at her with an obviously softer look, "Junior Sister is back, so I couldn't wait for the first time. I came to visit my little junior sister. Is it because of the senior brother?
Junior sister ordered the maid to come and invite me. It's a sin. "
Minghua smiled at him and said, "Eldest brother, I'm serious. Who among us brothers and sisters is following whom? If the elder brother can take time out of his busy schedule to come, it's too late for my little sister to be happy."
"You, if you go out for a while, your mouth will become more eloquent."
Ji Jinle couldn't help but followed her into the main room, found a random chair and sat down, "Come, let's see what good things the master has brought for you."
Minghua walked to sit next to him, and a group of about ten servants came over holding the box. They opened the boxes one by one and showed them to her.
From jewelry to single books, most of the jewelry were gold jewelry, and it looked like they were given according to her preferences.
"Elder brother, do you have too much money to use up? You actually gave me so many things at once." But it's not easy to collect, it's too much.
"Here are not only the gifts for my brother, but also those brought back by your second senior brother. He traveled abroad and saw many things. These things are nothing. I heard that your second senior brother went to find jade mines for you. If you can find it." He quickly covered his mouth.
Ji Jin patted his disobedient mouth and let the slip slip.
Minghua pursed her lips and smiled softly, "Elder brother, why didn't you say anything?"
"." What else can he say? The second junior brother is looking for jade mines to prepare for the betrothal gift. In three years, she will be a hairdresser, and the second junior brother is also worried.
"Where are the jade mines that are so easy to find? Some of them are taken over by the local gentry. What can really come out is what they can't eat. It doesn't matter whether they can find it or not." Minghua did not embarrass him anymore, but said. : "Senior Brother, I'm going back to Shuzhou in a few days."
"You want to go back? Your political achievements are very good, you shouldn't!"
"Your Majesty asked me to go back and serve as the governor of Shuzhou."
Ji Jin understood, "Your political achievements are too conspicuous. Those ministers in the court who only know how to talk are often arrogant in the court. Master will rebuke them every time they hear it. Now they will go around when they see Master."
"Hey, they are quite shameless. I'm afraid they're not two-faced. I work in a local industry, and they can still criticize me. I'm afraid they've eaten too much."
"Isn't that right? Master said the same thing. He also said that if they think you are doing too well, they can call you back and let any one of them go." Ji Jin came close to her and whispered, "One time The master was angry and tried to move his disciples to more remote places. The master said hello to everyone in our lineage and suppressed their political achievements. They could not achieve half of your political achievements. They were not allowed to do so. When you return to Beijing to report on your duties, just stay where you are."
"This" Minghua was horrified, "Master, what will happen if Her Majesty the Empress knows this?"
