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Chapter 341: Did the general's wife do things so quickly?

Mother Ma just wanted to discuss Cui'er's marriage, but unexpectedly, she actually negotiated a store.

She was immediately startled, and said repeatedly to Lin Xuezhu: "Miss Xuezhu, you can't help me."

Lin Xuezhu patted her on the shoulder, motioning her to calm down, and then said: "Actually, I have already discussed the matter of opening a shop. I have already thought about it. Regardless of whether Cui'er is married or not, this store will be opened. Besides, I am the boss behind the scenes and I want you to help me make money. Do you still want to refuse?"

After hearing this, Ma Ma couldn't help it. Dare to speak up.

Lin Xuezhu said: "Don't worry, I will mention this matter to Mr. Huang when I have time. His subordinates must also hope that Mr. Wang's life-long event will be settled as soon as possible. If Mr. Wang cannot do it, I will consider other candidates. "

Mama Ma felt happy and grateful at the same time.

Miss Xuezhu thinks so much about Cui Er, she is such a good mistress!

The two of them reached an agreement and started working in the kitchen.

After dinner, Gu Zhenniang and Hu Yitong were sent away, and Lin Xuezhu came to the mountain col outside the small courtyard.

When she first chose the homestead, she had her eye on this place.

The place is large and has good privacy, making it a suitable place for working.

Now, she is here tinkering with her fertilizer combination of stinky bean water and spiritual spring water without any stress.

In two days, the officers and soldiers from Anbeicheng will come to escort the fertilizer.

She had to be ready before then.

Nowadays, there are rice fields everywhere in the north, and the pressure of fertilization can be imagined.

If it weren't for Lin Xuezhu's strong physical strength, he really wouldn't be able to complete so much work alone.

She kind of misses the modern plastic bags.

Although plastic pollutes the environment, it is so convenient!

Put a bag of fertilizer and use a plastic sealing machine to tighten the bag mouth to easily meet the needs of one acre of land.

But now, she can only use jars to store fertilizer, and the jars are almost heavier than the fertilizer.

It is also very troublesome to transport, so be careful not to break the jar.

Otherwise, not only will fertilizer be lost, but a pool of biological and chemical weapons will be created on the spot, which will make people unable to open their eyes.

Lin Xuezhu worked hard for two days and finally prepared the fertilizer.

On the day of delivery, Huang Hao personally brought the people there.

He watched closely as the officers and soldiers moved them, very cautiously.

Lin Xuezhu leaned over calmly and asked, "Master Huang, why do you think such a good young man as Master Wang is still not married in his twenties?"

Huang Hao was a little surprised when he heard this.

Mrs. Lin has never been a gossip, and the things she talks to him are basically business matters. Why are they suddenly discussing Wang Shen's marriage?

He intuitively felt that this matter was not simple.

So, he said quite cautiously: "Normally, Wang Shen should really get married, but because of the war these years, he has been unable to return to his hometown. If he finally wins, he can take the reward and go home for a blind date... As a result, Mrs. Lin, you also saw it "Without the reward, people can't go back to their hometown, and they have to continue building fortifications here. The marriage has been delayed."

Lin Xuezhu followed his words and sighed: "There are only so many good years in this life." Children of his own age are already struggling, but Mr. Wang is still single. Will he feel sad? Mr. Huang, you are not doing anything for your subordinates!"

Huang Hao felt something when he heard this.

He hurriedly asked: "Mrs. Yilin, how are we going to handle this matter?"

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said: "Our Cui'er was born and raised in the Lin Mansion. Needless to say, she has been nurtured in character since she was a child. They all say the gate. A maid from a wealthy family has more knowledge than a young lady from a small family. What's more, now that Cui'er has been freed from her crime, she won't wrong Master Wang. Can Master Huang think about it? ""

Cui'er? Hao was a little surprised.

He also thought that the maid next to our young lady would go to her husband's house to be a bride-in-law or something like that after the young lady got married.

Unexpectedly, Lin Xuezhu was willing to let her go to get married.

Lin Xuezhu observed Huang Hao's expression and asked, "What's wrong with Cui'er?"

"Oh, it's okay." Huang Hao shook his head.

The relationship between the general and the general's wife is so good, I'm afraid they don't need a common girl.

He put aside those messy thoughts and said: "I can understand Mrs. Lin's idea of ​​​​promoting this matter. However, marriage matters, parents' orders, and matchmakers' words. As far as I know, Wang Shen's hometown is Libei I'm afraid it's difficult to contact his parents.

"I'll be responsible for this. Mr. Huang only needs to come to propose marriage," Lin Xuezhu said.

Huang Hao was taken aback.

How come it involves a door-to-door marriage proposal if there is nothing wrong with the birth date?

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said: "Master Huang is Master Wang's direct superior, and he is also older. Is it reasonable to propose marriage for Master Wang?"

Huang Hao thought about it, and it seemed to make sense.

After all, when you are a soldier on the border and your parents are not around, you have to do things like propose marriage for your superiors.

So she agreed: "As long as Mrs. Lin can obtain the consent of Wang Shen's parents, I will come to propose marriage on his behalf."

"It's a deal." Lin Xuezhu said happily: "In addition, please also ask Mr. Wang for his ideological work. Mr. Huang."

Huang Hao felt that Wang Shen didn't have much ideological work.

Being able to marry a girl from the general's wife's family is an honor that every single man in the army would never dare to think of.

He nodded, "Don't worry, Mrs. Lin, this matter will be taken care of by me."

Lin Xuezhu was very satisfied and immediately ran to Yuan Xiu and asked his men to help contact Wang Shen's parents.

Huang Hao didn't react until Lin Xuezhu walked away.

Just now, the general's wife said that she would seek permission from Wang Shen's parents. What was she going to do?

The mountains are high and the road is far, how long will it take to get the news back?

Alas, the marriage of this boy Wang Shen still has to wait.

With this thought in mind, he put the matter aside for the time being.

He planned to wait for the general's wife to give him a letter before he would do the next thing.

Unexpectedly, the news came back three days later.

Huang Hao was caught off guard.

Does the general's wife do things so quickly?

However, he did not doubt the authenticity of the news.

I immediately found Wang Shen and told him about the matter.

Wang Shen was a little shocked at first, and then the shock turned into flattering.

How virtuous and capable he is to be so valued by the general's wife!

Huang Hao saw that he had no objection, so he used his salary to collect some gifts and sent them to the Yan family.

Neither Yan Da nor Ma Ma expected that Huang Hao would come to propose marriage so soon, and they were a little at a loss.

Fortunately, Lin Xuezhu was prepared. She helped welcome Huang Hao into the house, and the two sat down to talk.

After chatting for a while, Lin Xuezhu took out a house deed from his arms and handed it to Huang Hao.

Said: "This is the shop I bought in Anbeicheng. Mr. Huang will take it back and give it to Mr. Wang as a betrothal gift. As for the owner of the house deed, it is our Cui'er. With this house deed, other betrothal gifts can be Simple, no one else can say anything. "

Chapter 342 It's great to have money.

Although Mother Ma knew that Lin Xuezhu was going to give Twee a store, she didn't expect it to be in this form.

Thinking carefully about Lin Xuezhu's intentions, she couldn't help but be moved and her eyes turned red.

Miss Xuezhu is so considerate.

Wang Shen left his hometown and was beyond the reach of his parents. With his own salary, he was afraid that he would not be able to marry Cui Er in a glamorous manner. Miss Xuezhu's move gave Wang Shen great dignity. At the same time, the store was under Cui'er's name, and Wang Shen had no actual control over it.

Doing this not only saved the face of both parties, but also safeguarded Cui'er's interests. It also let Wang Shen know that Miss Xuezhu was on Cui'er's side, which could be said to achieve multiple things with one stone.

Huang Hao was also shocked.

He knew that the general's wife acted grandly, but he didn't expect that she could be so considerate for a newlywed couple.

However, based on his understanding of Wang Shen, he might not be able to accept such a great favor from the general's wife with peace of mind.

Huang Hao thought about it for a while and declined: "As for the betrothal gift, our army will find a way so that Mrs. Lin doesn't have to spend so much money. This shop can just make extra dowry for Cui'er."

Lin Xuezhu said with a smile: "That's not what I am doing. I think about it for Mr. Wang, just because Cui'er is a daughter of our Lin family, and Uncle Yan and Mammy Ma are loyal to the Lin family. If Cui'er gets married, I want her to be in good graces, and I will give her a dowry. No less worthy than this shop."

As soon as these words came out, both Yan Da and Ma Ma were stunned.

A shop is already a great gift from the owner, why is there still a dowry?

Apart from telling stories, Yan Da's eloquence is not as good as that of Mama Ma.

Therefore, he quickly winked at Mother Ma.

Mother Ma understands, but due to the presence of Master Huang, it is not convenient to say some things now, so she can only shut up for the time being.

Huang Hao was silent and laughed a little at himself, "I didn't expect that when one of my men married a daughter-in-law, I would have to pay for it from Madam Lin."

Madam Lin got the betrothal gift and the dowry was also paid by Madam Lin. From ancient times to the present, Madam Lin paid for it. I've never seen anything like this.

Lin Xuezhu straightened his expression and said: "Master Huang, you don't have to feel embarrassed. The Northern Expeditionary Army accompanied my husband to the northern border and made great contributions to the country. Now that the court doesn't remember you, doesn't it mean that my husband doesn't remember you either? Besides, my husband and I When the two arrived in the north, they received a lot of care from Master Huang and Master Wang. Can this friendship be measured in money? Now that Master Huang wants to be polite to us, does he plan not to interact with us in the future? "

Huang Hao ?" After hearing this, she was shocked and waved her hands repeatedly, "That's not what I meant."

Lin Xuezhu smiled, took out a money bag from her arms, asked Mother Ma to take it to Huang Hao, and said, "This is for the matchmaker. "The cost."

Huang Hao was so shocked that he opened his mouth, did he also have this?

He instinctively wanted to refuse, but when he thought about Lin Xuezhu's talk about not being able to communicate, he swallowed his words again.

After taking the money bag, I felt that it weighed far more than the gift of thanks to the matchmaker, and it also exceeded the gift I gave to Wang Shen.

He even had some doubts as to whether Mrs. Lin had planted some eyes and ears around him.

Otherwise, why would every step be done so perfectly?

Huang Hao stood up, bowed deeply to Lin Xuezhu, and said, "I, Huang Hao, would like to thank Mrs. Lin for your great kindness."

"Master Huang, you are too polite. As long as Master Wang treats our Cui'er well after we get married, Even if you thank me, everything will be well with your family and Mr. Wang will be able to contribute more to Anbeicheng.

Huang Hao felt very relieved after hearing this.

The general's wife is worthy of having a big plan.

It's a pity that she only has a maid of the right age like Cui'er in her family, otherwise...

Huang Hao immediately warned himself not to think wildly.

Although he wanted his subordinates to have good wives and in-laws, if he came here too many times, he was afraid that the general's wife would go bankrupt.

His mind returned to normal, and he talked about the wedding date with Grandma Yan Dama.

There is a lack of supplies in the north, and it is impossible to hold a wedding as lively as ordinary people do.

As Wang Shen's boss, he could only try his best to help him.

Therefore, it is relatively quick to prepare.

Lin Xuezhu was impatient and decided immediately that the wedding would be in three days.

Everyone had no objections and the matter was settled.

After talking about the matter, Huang Hao declined the offer to stay for dinner.

He excused himself because he was busy with official duties.

As soon as he left, Mother Ma said to Lin Xuezhu: "Miss Xuezhu, having a shop is enough. Don't add any more dowry to Cui'er. We are servants of the Lin family. Miss Xuezhu treats us like this. We You deserve it!"

Yan Da also nodded repeatedly.

I deserve it, I really deserve it.

Lin Xuezhu made a silent gesture and said, "If I had known this would happen, why would you and your family of three have been exiled at your own expense?"

Mother Ma and Yan Da were both stunned by her question.

After thinking for a long time, he finally understood what Lin Xuezhu meant.

Lin Xuezhu said: "There is no need to say anything unnecessary. You should hurry up and make preparations. In the afternoon, the person delivering the things will arrive. Then you will take inventory and see what is missing."

Mother Ma was still a little confused and asked : "What?"

"Of course it's for the wedding!" Lin Xuezhu smiled, "In three days, you won't let Cui'er wear our home-made gray-blue clothes on the sedan chair, right?"

Mother Ma said. Only then did he react.

It was her first time marrying a daughter and she had no experience.

Unexpectedly, Miss Xuezhu was more thoughtful than they thought.

Lin Xuezhu just smiled secretly: Without diamonds, I would not accept the porcelain job.

Since she dared to say that in three days, she had already prepared all the things that should be prepared.

The main focus is efficiency.

The only thing left is to take the prepared things out of the space and find someone to deliver them to your home.

In order to get this done, she made an excuse and went to Anbei City.

There is also a house she purchased in Anbei City, so that Grandma Yan Dama can go to the city from time to time to reunite with her daughter.

But this house is in Lin Chengzhang's name, and it is regarded as her father's property.

In addition, she also purchased properties in other cities.

In this way, no matter what happens in the future, the Lin family can go wherever they want within the boundaries of the Northern Territory.

Lin Xuezhu drove the carriage directly to the house. After taking out the things from the space, he went to the street to hire an ox cart and asked the driver to help pull the things to his home near the construction site.

After doing this, she walked around Anbei City again and went to the store where she bought Cui'er.

She deliberately chose this store to be close to the government office.

Because Wang Shen is a captain, he does not need to live on the construction site, and often needs to travel between the construction site and the government office.

Being close makes it easier for the young couple to take care of each other.

If anything happens, Cui'er can go to Huang Hao in the government office for help as soon as she leaves the house, and she won't be afraid of being bullied.

Lin Xuezhu looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction and sighed in his heart: It's great to have money!

Chapter 343 Madam's little head is so smart.

Three days later, Cui'er and Wang Shen got married.

Except for the pregnant Gu Zhenniang and Hu Yitong who accompanied her, everyone else from the Lin family came back to support Cui Er.

Early in the morning, Cui'er had put on her bright red wedding dress, washed and dressed up, and was waiting for the team to pick up the bride.

In the northern border where supplies are scarce, everything is kept simple.

But Lin Xuezhu tried his best to give Cui'er the greatest dignity.

When the auspicious time came, Wang Shen rode a tall horse and led the wedding team.

The horse is a war horse, much taller and more powerful than an ordinary horse.

The team that picked up the bride were also comrades from the Northern Army in the past, and they were specially selected by Huang Hao, who had relatively flat heads and straight faces.

In short, everything is very impressive and eye-catching.

Cui'er, wearing a red hijab, was supported by Wen Xiuqing and got into the sedan chair.

Grandma Ma was so excited that she burst into tears. She felt that she would have no regrets in her life if she had reached this point as a servant.

Although this wedding was not in compliance with the rules in many places, it had all the dignity it should have.

Although the bride price and dowry given by Lin Xuezhu were generous, they were not visible to others and would not cause unnecessary trouble.

The place where the two got married was the camp where the officers and soldiers were stationed.

The camp was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, making it simple yet lively.

The ceremony was simple and solemn. After it was over, the banquet started at noon.

Except for the Lin family, everyone at the table was former soldiers of the Northern Army.

Therefore, when Yuan Xiu showed up, everyone warmly welcomed him.

Before, when they were still at war, they had sat at the same table with the coach, but not so close.

This time, Yuan Xiu sat among the soldiers, drinking and chatting with them, allowing them to see the former coach's people-friendly side.

Lin Xuezhu thought this picture was quite beautiful.

Yuan Xiu has always been popular among the military, but the image of Yuan Xiu in the minds of ordinary soldiers is that of a superior God of War.

Occasionally breaking everyone's inertial thinking and creating an all-round and multi-angle character is very beneficial to bringing Yuan Xiu and the soldiers closer.

How does a former coach regain the comradeship among his former subordinates? This is the problem Yuan Xiu has to face.

And she, Lin Xuezhu... Hehe, she is only responsible for spreading money.

Seeing that the atmosphere was almost heightened, Lin Xuezhu asked Yan Da to come out with Hu Ertong and Hu Santong, holding three trays.

There were one or two small gold ingots placed on the tray. Although they were not big, they looked festive.

Lin Xuezhu stood up and raised his glass: "Thank you for attending the wedding. This is a wedding gift prepared by the two newlyweds for everyone, so that everyone can be happy together. From now on, when our Cui'er arrives in Anbei City, we will have to thank you for your care. I'm here Here's a toast to everyone."

He drank the wine in one gulp.

"I wish the two newlyweds a harmonious couple and a son soon. I wish Mr. Yuan and Mrs. Lin a smooth life, peace and joy. I wish the north will be peaceful and prosperous, and there will never be war." Huang Hao also stood up.

These idioms were specially prepared by him for the wedding banquet.

Before I came here, I practiced it several times, not only afraid of saying it wrong, but also afraid of making mistakes.

Fortunately, I'm quite talkative today.

He was satisfied with his performance.

With Huang Hao taking the lead and Lin Xuezhu's name, it had already been spread among small and medium-sized circles in the old headquarters of the Northern Army.

The soldiers drank the wine happily and accepted the wedding gold from Lin Xuezhu.

Everyone knows that neither the groom nor the bride has such financial resources.

Therefore, it is not difficult to deduce the origin of this Xijin.

I had heard early on that the general's wife had extraordinary abilities, and now it seems that she is indeed well-deserved.

One tael of gold is equal to ten taels of silver. Ten taels of silver is enough to cover the expenses of an ordinary farmer's family for a year.

The soldiers felt warm in their hearts.

After three drinks, the Lin family members all left, leaving only Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu at the table.

Some people drank too much and talked too much.

A group of former comrades gathered together, and naturally the most talked about things on the battlefield.

While drinking and speaking the truth, some people were dissatisfied with being ignored and despised by the court and complained a few times.

Huang Hao was afraid of causing trouble, so he quickly shouted to stop, and the atmosphere was tense for a while.

At this time, Lin Xuezhu slowly said: "You are all soldiers who fought bloody battles with my husband. Although your status is different, your relationship is like a family. Before going to the battlefield, each of you has a family you care about, and you are safe and sound. It was the war that changed everything in our lives. You left your homes and careers just so that more people could reunite with your families and enjoy a prosperous life. To the enemy, you are a sharp spear. To the country, you are a sharp spear. It is a solid shield, and you should not be forgotten."

These words made the soldiers feel bitter and moved at the same time, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

Some of the younger ones even secretly wiped away tears.

Lin Xuezhu said: "My husband once lent some money to an old friend who was doing business. At first, he had no intention of getting the money back. But this old friend did not forget the original kindness just because my husband was in trouble. He insisted on We have to pay back the money. However, since my husband's house has been confiscated, we cannot keep the money, so we decided to let this old friend establish a fund at Xingsheng Bank in Feiyun City to help those in need. Soldiers of the Northern Army and the Border Army."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned.

The already complicated mood was even more mixed at this moment.

They fought for the imperial court, but the imperial court ignored them.

In the end, only the former generals still thought of them and considered their options.

Is this the feeling of living together and dying together?

And Yuan Xiu had the same mixed feelings as the soldiers.

Lin Xuezhu had never mentioned this matter to him before.

Therefore, his current mood will only be more complicated than that of the soldiers.

He quickly sorted out the chaotic thoughts in his mind and began to respond in coordination with Lin Xuezhu.

I couldn't help but sigh to myself: Madam, her little head is really smart!

In this way, the money in the space can pass through the clear path.

Not only would they not be traced back to him and his wife, but he could also legitimately win over the hearts of the soldiers.

The soldiers who have been dispersed will also reunite because of this incident.

It's not ingenious to achieve multiple things with one stone.

What kind of brain does this have to come up with such an idea!

Let her be the emperor of this country.

Lin Xuezhu didn't know that Yuan Xiu had so many ideas.

She continued: "This is the preliminary idea of ​​my husband and I, and it still needs the consent of the prefect. Let's go back and think about what we need help with, and let our former colleagues know about it. After a few days, "God, after we have discussed with the governor, we will formulate corresponding rules. At that time, qualified soldiers can go to Feiyun City Xingsheng Bank to apply for subsidies. We will inform everyone after calculating the amount of subsidies.

" After hearing this, everyone was moved.

With such a commander who is both capable of fighting and caring for his subordinates, their life has not been in vain.

Chapter 344: Her skill in blaming others is unrivaled.

With Lin Xuezhu's suggestion, the soldiers' originally dissatisfied mood gradually calmed down.

The atmosphere was quite pleasant and relieved.

Everyone drank for a while, chatted for a while, and then left.

After the last guest left, Wang Shen came to Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu and saluted them both.

"Mr. Yuan, Madam Lin, we will never forget your kindness to me and Cui'er."

As he spoke, the corners of his eyes turned a little red.

At first, when he heard that Mrs. Lin was willing to marry Cui'er to him and also paid a bride price and dowry, he felt both lucky and ashamed.

Needless to say, he was lucky. Madam Lin had arranged everything and fully supported his marriage to Cui'er. This was a good thing for anyone only because their ancestors had accumulated good deeds.

But what he was ashamed of was that he was lucky because he became the centurion in charge of Mrs. Lin's family. But countless of his former comrades-in-arms were unable to find wives or return home. He is so virtuous and capable. He has taken so many advantages by himself, and he really cannot help but feel ashamed.

Today, Mr. Yuan and Mrs. Lin took care of the entire Northern Expedition Army and the Border Army. He simply couldn't describe the gratitude and touch in his heart.

In the past, he had never shed a tear when he was injured on the battlefield, but now he couldn't control his tears.

How could there be people as kind and warm as Mr. Yuan and Mrs. Lin in this world?

They saved everyone, but they themselves were still stuck in the quagmire, unable to extricate themselves.

Thinking of this, a feeling of grievance surged into Wang Shen's heart, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.

Lin Xuezhu was shocked.

Why is the groom still crying on this big day?

Isn't it because he was dissatisfied with Tweety and was forced to put it on the shelf?

Just when she was at a loss, she saw Yuan Xiu slowly walking towards Wang Shen from the corner of her eye.

He gave Wang Shen a military hug.

Both fast and firm.

Well, they are sympathetic to each other, only she is an outsider.

Lin Xuezhu unconsciously took a few steps back to give these two sympathetic people a little more space.

"I understand what you are thinking, but you don't have to be too sad. Whether in good times or bad, life is a gift from God, and it comes to train us. In good times, we must be prepared for danger in times of peace; in adversity, we must have the courage to fight. As long as you don't give up, everything will get better," Yuan Xiu said like a kind old father.

Lin Xuezhu: My husband is really good at making chicken soup, and his skills are getting better and better!

Seeing that Wang Shen's mood gradually calmed down, Lin Xuezhu said: "Master Wang, look at you crying like this. When you turned back and entered the bridal chamber, Cui'er must have thought that we bullied you."

Wang Shen laughed, wiped his tears, and returned to his military state. of spirit.

"Ms. Lin is joking, you are so kind to me and Cui'er, how could you bully me! I drank a little too much today and lost my temper. I hope Mr. Yuan and Mrs. Lin can forgive me."

Look at this young man who is polite as always. Lin Xuezhu firmly believed that her choice was correct.

This is a good man. Cui'er will live a good life with him from now on. She can't do anything wrong.

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said: "We will be a family from now on. If we don't speak the same language, you don't have to be so cautious. But having said that, if you treat Cui'er badly, I won't show mercy to you."

"No. No, no, Cui'er is so kind and capable, I'm lucky to marry her," Wang Shen said sincerely.

Lin Xuezhu smiled brightly, "Look, how wonderful this is, we will all live a happy life from now on."

"I know!" Wang Shen said loudly.

Yuan Xiu patted his shoulder and said, "The bride is still waiting. Stop talking to us here and go into the bridal chamber." "

Okay!" Lin Shen rubbed his hands and said a little embarrassedly: "Mr. Yuan, Madam Lin, I'm going."

"Go, go." Lin Xuezhu took Yuan Xiu's arm and was about to walk out.

She finally understood that as long as they didn't leave, Wang Shen would not be able to enter the bridal chamber in peace.

It's better to withdraw quickly.

When the two went out, they saw Hu Ertong and Hu Santong waiting at the door.

These two brothers stayed to clean up the mess. They followed the Lin family and evacuated first because Lin Xuezhu greeted them in advance.

Some words can only be said with confidence and boldness when only one of your own is present.

Lin Xuezhu deliberately created such an atmosphere for the soldiers. Fortunately, the final result was as she wished.

Everything that needed to be paved was laid, and everything seemed to fall into place.

Lin Xuezhu secretly smiled in her heart, remembering a saying that was popular on the Internet in her previous life - there is no such thing as love at first sight, every encounter is premeditated.

Her plan was to use this wedding banquet to spread the word about establishing the fund.

Winning people's hearts in the name of the foundation not only shows care, but is not so deliberate, she even admires herself.

"Madam." Yuan Xiu said at this time: "When did you come up with such a brilliant idea? Why didn't you tell me any news beforehand?"

Lin Xuezhu smiled, "If I told you that I came up with it on the spur of the moment, you What would you say?"

Yuan Xiu also smiled, "What else can I say besides praising Madam's intelligence?"

Lin Xuezhu felt happy.

Rather than being called a good wife and mother, she prefers to be called smart and capable.

Career is a woman's greatest source of confidence, and she must use her career to convince men.

Thinking of this, she said: "Although the establishment of the Northern Expeditionary Army and the Border Army have been dispersed, the hearts of the people cannot be dispersed. I have always thought of making the best use of the gold and silver in the space to help my husband gather the hearts of the people. I thought before I would like to take advantage of today's opportunity to contact all the soldiers, but the story about my old friend did come to mind in a flash of inspiration."

Yuan Xiu gave her a thumbs up, "Madam's story is perfect."

Haha, Lin Xuezhu secretly laughed: It should be said that her skill in deflecting blame is unrivaled.

From the moment she embarked on the road of exile, none of Ma Xing, Yan Wang, and Qing Wang took over her responsibility.

Now that there aren't enough real people, I made up a virtual person to take the blame for her. It's really not that easy.

This old friend with great powers and wealth can be used unlimitedly. If you encounter anything that cannot be explained, you can pin it on the "old friend".

Anyway, given Yuan Xiu's past status, it was reasonable to make friends with a few capable people and strangers.

Lin Xuezhu thought about it and walked to his carriage.

"Madam, please get in the car." Yuan Xiu stretched out an arm and let Lin Xuezhu hold it.

After Lin Xuezhu got on the carriage, Yuan Xiu drove the carriage and headed north quickly.

Lin Xuezhu saw that the direction was wrong and couldn't help but ask: "Husband, where are we going?"

Shouldn't we go back to the construction site?

In the wind, Yuan Xiu's hearty voice came, "Didn't Madam say that she was going to discuss establishing a fund with Lord Prefect? ​​I will take Madam to Feiyun City to find Lord Kong."

Chapter 345 Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu, whom he could almost recognize,

went to the prefect's mansion and told Kong Bo what they had said to the soldiers.

After Kong Bo heard this, he immediately became excited.

To be honest, as the Northern Governor, he has always felt a lot of pressure.

On one side were the soldiers who fought bloody battles for the northern border but gained nothing, and on the other side was the court who pretended to be deaf and dumb while holding off on rewards.

Caught in the middle, he could only feel grievances for the soldiers, but was powerless.

Not only were the soldiers unable to return home, they also had to build fortifications in the north and work as coolies. It was impossible not to feel resentful in their hearts.

One can imagine how difficult it is for Kong Bo to manage such a group of people.

Now it's better. With Mr. Yuan and Mrs. Lin, this thing called "fund" can also somewhat appease the disappointed hearts of the soldiers.

So Kong Bo immediately took out a pen and paper and began to discuss the use of the fund.

They spent an afternoon working out the details.

Since Kong Bo still had to do some deliberation, Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu took their leave.

It was getting late, and they planned to go to Xingsheng Bank to inform Lin Chengzhang of the matter.

After hearing this, Lin Chengzhang and Wen Xiuqing expressed their approval and praised Yuan Xiu, their "old friend", for his righteousness.

This made Lin Xuezhu feel embarrassed.

Being praised by my parents made me feel a bit social.

After the family finished talking about the business, they got together to make daily routine.

Wen Xiuqing saw that it was getting late and planned to stay with Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu overnight.

Lin Xuezhu originally didn't want her mother to work too hard. After all, they were only staying for one night, but Wen Xiuqing had to worry about preparations.

But hospitality is hard to refuse, and it's hard for her to refuse.

Wen Xiuqing was very happy, and just as she was about to prepare, she heard the sound of galloping horse hooves coming from the street.

At this hour, curfew is about to begin in the city, so why are there still people riding horses?

Lin Chengzhang and Wen Xiuqing looked at each other and ordered: "San Tong, go see what happened."

Hu San Tong ran out and ran back after a while.

"They are officers and soldiers from Anbeicheng, going to the prefect's mansion." Hu Santong said: "They ran in a hurry, as if something happened."

Yuan Xiu stood up immediately, and Lin Xuezhu was also very nervous and said, "At this time What's the emergency? Could it be an accident on the construction site? "

Every construction site or mine is prone to accidents, and if they happen, it can be life-threatening.

This was what Lin Xuezhu thought of subconsciously.

Yuan Xiu glanced at Lin Xuezhu, then turned to Lin Chengzhang and Wen Xiuqing and said, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, my wife and I have to go back to Anbeicheng quickly to check the situation. We won't stay here overnight. When the situation stabilizes, we will come to visit my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

An. There was also Yan Da's family in Beicheng. Lin Chengzhang and Wen Xiuqing knew the importance and did not retain them.

Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu quickly left the bank, hurriedly caught the carriage and headed for the city gate.

When they arrived at the city gate, they found that the city gate was closed, and the two looked at each other.

Normally, the city gates would be closed only during curfew. Why is this happening now?

The two of them were confused when they heard the sound of rapid horse hooves coming from behind.

Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu both looked back.

I saw Wang Shen and Kong Bo coming on horseback, followed by several officers and soldiers, looking very anxious.

Lin Xuezhu's heart skipped a beat.

Wang Shen is the groom's official today, and even he is dispatched. It seems that the matter in Anbeicheng is not trivial.

"Mr. Yuan, Madam Lin, are you going out of the city?" Kong Bo asked.

Yuan Xiu replied calmly: "Yes, Lord Kong, we are going back to Anbei City, but the city gate is closed for some reason."

Kong Bo nodded to Wang Shen, and Wang Shen went to find the officers and soldiers guarding the gate.

Kong Bo dismounted, approached Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu, and said in a low voice: "I also want to go to Anbei City. Huang Hao asked someone to send a message saying that a small group of barbarian tribesmen wanted to sneak into Anbei City secretly, but were intercepted by the border army and suspected to be spies. "

Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu were both shocked.

They thought someone was killed on the construction site, but they didn't expect it to be something like this.

Yuan Xiu frowned, his expression very serious.

Are the people from the barbarian tribe meeting their old enemies again?

Kong Bo said: "Since we have met, Mr. Yuan, please come with us. There is no one in the world who is more familiar with the barbarian tribes than Mr. Yuan."

Yuan Xiu nodded.

In order not to waste time, Lin Xuezhu quickly ran to the carriage and sat down.

Not only was she seated, she also used straps to secure herself in the carriage.

To prevent the carriage from jolting and throwing her out again.

Yuan Xiu opened the car curtain and couldn't help but laugh when he saw her like this.

Madam, is she addicted to drama again?

Seeing Lin Xuezhu's expression as if facing a formidable enemy, Yuan Xiu smiled and said, "Madam, please be patient."

Lin Xuezhu didn't reply, but held the car window firmly with both hands.

How can she not be impatient? Everything she did before was in her own country.

Now we are facing a barbarian tribe. They might start fighting again in a minute. We can't take it lightly.

However, seeing that Yuan Xiu seemed very calm, Lin Xuezhu felt a little relieved.

It's just a matter of minor troubles for her, but when it comes to serious problems, her husband will take care of them.

At this moment, the city gate opened.

Kong Bo and Wang Shen took the lead and rushed out.

Kong Bo is a civil servant, and it can be seen that riding a horse still makes him very nervous, especially when the speed is very fast.

But as the governor of the northern border, he still had to grit his teeth and persevere. After all, there was no small matter on the border.

Yuan Xiu drove the carriage very quickly, but he deliberately chose some straighter roads.

Lin Xuezhu didn't feel any particular bumps in the carriage.

She almost laughed at herself. Was she a little too nervous?

The group of people moved very quickly. After arriving at Anbei City, they entered the government office directly.

In the government office, Huang Hao was escorting a small team of people, waiting for Kong Bo's arrival.

Since the Anbei City Government Office lacked translators, he never interrogated these barbarian tribesmen.

It wasn't until Kong Bo brought a translator that the interrogation officially began.

Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu were arranged to wait in the wing and did not observe the interrogation process.

About two hours later, it was almost midnight, and Kong Bo brought Huang Hao to the side room with a tired look on his face.

At this time, Lin Xuezhu had already yawned several times.

If she hadn't been anxious to get a result, she would have gone into space and squinted for a while.

Seeing Kong Bo and Huang Hao coming over, Yuan Xiu asked, "How are you two adults?"

Huang Hao shook his head, "I can't ask anything. These people are tight-lipped. We don't dare to torture them easily for fear of making things worse."

Kong Bo said: "Master Yuan, you have the most dealings with people from barbarian tribes. Can you help me?" Our counselor?"

He has no other choice.

If this matter is not handled well and it becomes the trigger of war in a matter of minutes, then he will become a sinner in the world.

Yuan Xiu nodded, "Let me go and have a look."

The barbarian tribe chooses a leader to help the entire tribe.

Therefore, whenever there is an important action, the leader will be at the forefront.

This is responsibility, but also courage.

If there was a leader of a certain tribe among these people, he would most likely recognize it.

Chapter 346 If war starts again, who else will be available to the court?

Yuan Xiu arrived at the back of the court and took a look at the group of people downstairs through the gap in the screen.

At this glance, he really recognized an old acquaintance.

"It's Sukhbalu, the chief of the Tata tribe," he said.

Kong Bo and Huang Hao's eyes suddenly lit up with joy.

They wanted Yuan Xiu to help the staff, but unexpectedly, he recognized the person directly.

Yuan Xiudao: "When the barbarians invaded the border, the Tata tribe also participated, but it seemed that they were forced."

Lin Xuezhu remembered what was written in the book that the entire barbarian tribe was divided into many tribes, and each tribe had its own chief.

Above the chiefs, there was the King of Han who commanded the prairie.

This King of Han did not exist from the beginning. It was the survival of the fittest after many struggles.

War since ancient times has existed for the purpose of plunder, either for resources or for territory.

Barbarian tribes are no exception.

After the grassland regime was stabilized, the King of Han thought about expanding to the north, with the ultimate goal of taking over the Central Plains in one fell swoop.

But he didn't expect that meeting Yuan Xiu, the God of War, would destroy all his plans.

And since his army was made up of various tribes, it was inevitable that people would be divided.

For example, some tribes prefer peace and are unwilling to fight, but they have to send troops because of the face of the King of Han.

Therefore, after hearing Yuan Xiu say that the Tata tribe was forced to participate in the war, Lin Xuezhu finally felt relieved.

"Husband, I think they came here not to be spies, but maybe they have other purposes." For

a tribe that was forced to join the war, how many tricks must the King of Han have in mind before he could safely let them be spies?

Yuan Xiu nodded and said to Kong Bo: "Take everyone else to the prison except for the chief. I will interrogate him."

Kong Bo agreed without hesitation.

The process of escorting several strong men down was not easy.

Prairie people are tall and strong, and it takes several people to hold them down until they struggle.

Moreover, several strong men had loud voices, cursing in their own language, and no one knew what they were saying.

With great difficulty, all Sukhbalu's men were escorted away.

Yuan Xiu walked towards the court from behind the screen, and Kong Bo quickly motioned for the translator to follow him.

As a result, just when the translator was waiting, Yuan Xiu spoke, speaking directly in barbarian language.

Lin Xuezhu: Ah, is your husband's business ability so strong?

After leading troops and fighting against the barbarians for several years, you even learned the language of the barbarians?

He is worthy of being the God of War, with both style and style blossoming.

In this way, you don't have to worry about being fooled when negotiating with barbarians.

Kong Bo also turned to look at Huang Hao and gestured with his mouth.

Huang Hao shrugged and muttered: "Our general can only speak barbarian dialect, otherwise how can he be a general."

Kong Bo was shocked and thought to himself, should he also learn some barbarian dialect?

At this time, I saw Sukhbalu staring at Yuan Xiu for a long time in surprise, as if he recognized him.

Yuan Xiu said something to him again in barbarian language.

Lin Xuezhu turned to Kong Bo and said, "Master Kong, why don't you call the translator back to translate it for us?"

When Kong Bo heard that this made sense, he quickly gestured to the translator.

The translator came back and whispered to Kong Bo: "Master Yuan is reminiscing with that man named Sukhbalu. However, although Sukhbalu respects Master Yuan very much, he refuses to give in."

"Good guy, he is indeed very good . Grassland." Lin Xuezhu couldn't help but sigh.

Kong Bo glanced at her and said nothing.

Then, with the help of the translator, they were finally able to understand the conversation between Yuan Xiu and Sukhbalu.

Yuan Xiu was very familiar with the temperament of the grassland people, and after a few rounds, he figured out the purpose of the "unyielding" Sukhbalu.

It turns out that previous rainfall also affected the grassland area.

After days of heavy rain, diseases began to appear in the grasslands.

It's not bad for people. Prairie people are strong and not affected too much.

But for livestock, the situation is far less optimistic.

Since the first animal became ill, many animals have been infected one after another, and the disease continues to spread.

The Tata tribe is a small tribe with few livestock. After getting sick, the tribe's food rations became a problem.

Helpless, Sukhbalu had no choice but to choose a few strong men, planning to sneak into the northern border at night and steal some rations back.

As a result, because he was unfamiliar with the road conditions, he ran directly into the hands of the border troops and was captured.

When Lin Xuezhu heard this, she couldn't help but cry bitter tears.

The leader personally led the strong men out to steal. Would the Dog Emperor want to imitate this pioneering spirit?

Every time there was a war, he would always be a coward in the capital. If someone won, he would bite back and accuse them of treason. Grandma's...

There really is no harm without comparison.

After Yuan Xiu inquired about the situation, he stopped reminiscing with Sukhbalu and returned directly behind the screen.

Kong Bo pondered for a moment and said: "Although they came for food and grass, which is understandable, the border matter is a big deal. I still have to hand over a note to the capital and explain the matter to the Holy One."

"What do Master Kong plan to do? Explanation?" Yuan Xiu asked.

He would never take the initiative to ask about political affairs in the north. Now when he spoke, even Kong Bo felt a little surprised.

"Of course, report it truthfully." Kong Bo replied subconsciously.

"No!" Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu said at the same time.

The two of them looked at each other, and Lin Xuezhu nodded, signaling Yuan Xiu to speak first.

Yuan Xiu said: "This matter is sensitive. If reported directly to the capital, it may cause unnecessary panic. Mr. Kong, please consider your wording."

His underlying meaning is that the Dog Emperor would rather kill by mistake than let go. If you hear that this is not done properly, these people will be killed directly.

It's a small matter if a few people die, but if war starts again, it will be a big deal.

Kong Bo also understood what he meant and was a little confused for a moment.

Lin Xuezhu thought for a while and said: "If this is not the case, Mr. Kong went to the court and said that the people of the Tata tribe wanted to seek help from the north because of lack of food. But because of the language barrier, the two sides clashed and were arrested by the officers and soldiers. Get up."

"This is good!" Kong Bo suddenly understood.

Although the operation of Tata Tribe is "stealing", in general, the meaning can be vaguely stated as "asking for help".

Lin Xuezhu added: "The barbarian tribes are nomadic people and are good at raising livestock. But our northern border is extremely short of livestock. Whether it is work or farming, we can only use manpower. So I wonder if I can suggest to the emperor to open a road for trade. , so that the barbarians can communicate with the northern border and even the capital? "

"I'm afraid this matter will be difficult, and the emperor will probably not agree to this proposal." Yuan Xiu said: "After all, letting the barbarians enter our country is still risky."

Lin Xuezhu said: "It depends on human beings. If the barbarians cannot survive, time will If it gets too long, they will try to attack us again. If there is another war, will anyone in the DPRK be able to defeat the enemy?"

Her words made Kong Bo tremble.

Yes, those who can defeat the enemy have become prisoners. If there is another war, who else will be available to the court?Chapter 347 I think it's your tough words or the tougher one

. Cold sweat dripped down Kong Bo's back.

Let's start a war. He has never experienced such a scene.

Just thinking about it makes me feel terrible. If there really is a fight...

Lin Xuezhu interrupted his thoughts at the right time and said: "Master Kong is loyal to the king and works for the court. When something happens, naturally you can't just explain the situation on the table and leave the problem to The emperor will solve it. Therefore, this matter needs to be explained from several aspects."

"Please give me some advice from Lady Lin." Kong Bo's attitude was very humble and sincere.

Lin Xuezhu said: "First, explain what happened this time; secondly, explain your suggestions and point out the interests; finally, formulate detailed trade rules for the emperor's reference. I personally think that the most important point is that Lord Kong wants to Take your responsibilities. For example, the government supervises the caravans and restricts the number of people in the caravan. They must be confirmed by the government every time to ensure that no barbarians sneak into our territory and cause hidden dangers.

" When she said this, Kong Bo's thinking immediately became clear.

"Ms. Lin, what do you mean, as long as I consider all the issues that the Emperor is worried about and propose solutions, this proposal may be passed?"

Lin Xuezhu nodded, "Yes, there will be a greater possibility. After all, any No emperor wants to start a war over trivial matters. What's more, trade is also good for us. We have reclaimed so much land in the north, and if we can have cattle, we will save a lot of labor."

"Yes, yes. Yes." Kong Bo was overjoyed.

He felt that Mrs. Lin was really too resourceful. With such talent, if she were born as a man, it would be easy for her to govern the country and bring peace to the country.

It's a pity that she is a woman.

Kong Bo already had several ideas in his mind and couldn't wait to record them.

He did not treat Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu politely, and immediately said: "I'm going to the study, you two can help yourself."

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said: "Master Kong, don't forget to be concise in your language, don't give the emperor a headache just by looking at it. "

Okay, okay." Kong Bo made up a sentence in his mind and walked to the study.

Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu don't need to worry about the rest.

Now that the two of them have returned to Anbei City, they naturally go home and stay there if they have nothing to do.

This time there was no rush, Yuan Xiu's carriage moved slowly.

When they were far away from the government office, Yuan Xiu said: "Madam, you want to promote trade between the barbarian tribes and our court. What is the real purpose?"

As an old married couple, there is no need to mince words, so Yuan Xiu simply didn't say a polite word. .

Lin Xuezhu sat side by side with him on the shaft of the car and said with a smile: "Of course, some things that are not easy to pass through were sold to the capital through the hands of the barbarians. There are so many rich people in the capital, and they don't want to make money from them. Whose? Wouldn't it be better to use this money to support our construction in the north?"

"Hahahaha" Yuan Xiu laughed heartily.

She is truly worthy of being his wife. If the imperial court does not give resources and money to the North, she will earn them herself.

Only his wife would have such an idea.

Yuan Xiu smiled for a while and asked: "What business does Madam plan to do?"

Lin Xuezhu said mysteriously: "When Lord Kong writes the book, I will discuss it with him. Before that, keep it secret."

Since Madam said it should be kept secret, Yuan Xiu would not ask any more questions.

However, he was very curious.

He couldn't help but sigh that he was not a curious person in the past.

But ever since he met his wife, he has been very curious about her affairs.

Is this called one thing dropping one thing?

From then on, Lin Xuezhu would go for a walk in the nearby mountains every day after work.

She needed a place where traffic wasn't crappy, but where it was secluded.

On this day, she strolled from the construction site to the Fenyou River.

On the road, there is a mountain of medium size.

She was very comfortable watching the scenery and inspecting the scenery along the way.

That's the good thing about the North, it's vast and sparsely populated.

Although the place was slightly dilapidated due to the damage caused by the war, overall, it still had a wild and comfortable feeling.

Lin Xuezhu walked slowly up the mountain, feeling very satisfied with this place.

Suddenly, she heard a rustling sound coming from the grass.

Just when she looked back, a swift black shadow crashed towards her.

Lin Xuezhu thought it was some kind of wild animal and subconsciously pushed it with her hands.

The black figure was pushed down by her and fell to the ground.

Lin Xuezhu took a closer look and saw that there was no wild animal here. It was clearly a human being.

Moreover, looking at his appearance, he is still a barbarian.

Lin Xuezhu's brows suddenly frowned.

During this time, there were too many barbarians appearing in the north.

Not to mention the previous wave of food thieves, what is this teenage boy planning to do when he sneaks in alone?

Could it be that he is a real spy?

The barbarians let him come over. Even if he was caught, no one would take the child seriously.

Isn't this the best identity to hide from others?

Lin Xuezhu's heart instantly sounded alarm bells.

Just when she was thinking about how to deal with this little barbarian, the child jumped up and rushed towards her again.

Lin Xuezhu instinctively stretched out his hand and pushed him over again.

This time, the little boy rolled around on the ground and got up immediately.

Lin Xuezhu became interested when she saw his strong skills.

This little boy is quick and has a quick mind, but he just doesn't have enough strength.

Otherwise, if she faced him in the mountains, she might not be able to suppress him.

However, just fighting him is not an option, you have to find a way to catch him.

So, when the little boy rushed towards Lin Xuezhu for the third time, she did not push him, but quickly dodged.

The little boy used all his strength this time and didn't hit anyone. He hit the ground with a plop.

Lin Xuezhu turned around, twisted his arm and pushed him to the ground.

"Let me go, let me go..." the little boy stuttered.

When Lin Xuezhu heard this, he thought, "Hey, this is just a spy. He even learned the Central Plains dialect."

Since there was no problem communicating, she was not polite.

So she put more strength on her hands and asked fiercely: "Tell me, you are a barbarian. Why did you come to our northern border?"

The little boy said nothing in pain, but when he heard the word "barbarian", he didn't He politely replied: "You are the patients!"

"What?" Lin Xuezhu didn't understand.

"Patients, you are patients." The little boy yelled while struggling.

Lin Xuezhu thought for a while, and estimated that what he said was a word used by the barbarians to ridicule the Central Plains people for not being as physically strong as them.

It's just that the little boy's vocabulary is limited and he can't directly translate it into Chinese, so he uses "patient" instead.

Hey, this kid, if he had a richer vocabulary, he would be a big talker.

Lin Xuezhu smiled grimly, "Okay, if you don't tell me, I will tie you up and hand you over to the government. Then I will give you a severe punishment. I think it's your mouth that's tougher, or the board that's tougher!"

Chapter 348 The gap between people is greater than that between humans and animals.

Lin Xuezhu spat out his words and said a lot of threats and intimidations.

Then, she discovered that the little boy listened very carefully, but did not react much.

She guessed that this little barbarian didn't understand much.

Suddenly there was a feeling of being punched randomly on cotton.

Lin Xuezhu was so unconvinced that she grew jealous and said, "Die, die, die."

This time, the little boy finally understood, but he smiled mockingly at her.

That smile seemed to say, die or die, who are you trying to scare?

Lin Xuezhu was speechless. The barbarians were so reckless. They couldn't be frightened.

Such a small child, you know how to regard death as home?

She used her consciousness to take out a rope from the space, tied the little boy's hands behind his back, and then picked him up.

She couldn't handle the baby, so she took it back to her husband to take care of.

"Let me go, patient!" The little boy kept struggling.

Lin Xuezhu stretched out her hand to dig into her arms, actually took out a big apple from the space, and took a bite.

The little boy suddenly became silent.

Lin Xuezhu looked down and saw him swallowing hard.

She was happy.

The little kid who looks down upon death, but can't resist the temptation of delicious food?

It's just an apple, and she hasn't used her ultimate move yet!

She threw the little boy to the ground so that he was face to face with her.

Then he dug into his pocket and took out another cantaloupe.

Cantaloupe is a tough thing, and the aroma is overflowing as soon as you take it out.

The little boy sniffed and swallowed again.

"Want to eat?" Lin Xuezhu deliberately passed the cantaloupe under the little boy's nose.

The little boy looked determined, but his eyes showed desire.

Lin Xuezhu was eating an apple, throwing the cantaloupe up and catching it.

The look of Chi Guoguo hooking up with others simply deserves a beating.

After she finished the apple, she threw the core behind her and slowly opened the cantaloupe.

The sound of the melon cracking stimulated the little boy's nerves. He was really hungry for this delicious smelling thing.

Lin Xuezhu brought the cantaloupe to the little boy's mouth and motioned for him to take a bite.

The little boy was hesitant before, but when he saw Lin Xuezhu put the other half of the melon into his mouth, he bit into it without any fuss.

Lin Xuezhu almost laughed out loud.

Otherwise, children are children, and they will be greedy when they see food.

Moreover, after you taste it, you will be even more addicted to it.

So, she took back her hand and refused to eat.

The little boy's eyes followed the retreating melon with great concentration.

Lin Xuezhu said: "Tell me what you are here for. If you explain clearly, I might be able to let you live and give you a basket of fruits like this."

"Fruits?" The little boy listened for a long time and asked this question One word interested.

Lin Xuezhu was speechless.

It's not easy to meet a barbarian who can speak the Central Plains dialect. Why is it so difficult to communicate?

"Who are you?" the little boy finally asked.

"Farming." Lin Xuezhu pointed to the coarse cloth on her body.

The little boy stared at it for a while and felt that the texture of the clothes was similar to what he was wearing. He speculated that Lin Xuezhu was also a poor man.

Lin Xuezhu said, "Tell me, who asked you to come here to be a spy?"

"Spy?" The little boy was puzzled.

Lin Xuezhu explained: "Aren't you here to inquire about something?"

The little boy's eyes widened in shock, "How do you know?"

Hey, you guessed it, this was Lin Xuezhu's subconscious thought.

But why did this little spy admit it so easily?

Generally speaking, when a spy is exposed by others, shouldn't he pretend to be stupid or deny it?

Is there something fishy about this?

This was Lin Xuezhu's idea after thinking about it.

She asked: "What are you asking about? Maybe I know and can tell you."

Fishing law enforcement never goes out of style.

The little boy thought for a while and asked uncertainly: "Are you a good person or a bad person?"

"Of course you are a good person. Which beautiful woman like me have you seen who is a bad person?" Lin Xuezhu sneered.

The little boy frowned in disapproval, "My mother-in-law said that beautiful women are bad, but hardworking and capable women are good."

Lin Xuezhu was speechless.

What the hell did this little boy teach him?

From now on, when choosing a mate, will you just go for someone who is capable of working?

However, if you think about it, it makes sense.

Aesthetics has always been a matter of opinion and wisdom.

The people of the Central Plains like to be slim and fair, but they cannot help but let the barbarians like to be tall and thick!

Lin Xuezhu said: "Anyway, I am a good person, believe it or not. If we can't communicate, I will tie you here and see how you can run around the mountain."

The little boy's eyes flashed, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I'll do it. Looking for Dad, he came here five days

ago...

Lin Xuezhu's thoughts changed and she seemed to realize something.

She said: "Are you from the Tata tribe? What is the name of your chief?"

When the little boy heard the four words "Tata tribe", his eyes lit up and he subconsciously said: "Sukhbaru, he is the one who took me Dad is leaving."

That's right.

It took a long time to do it, it was the child of a food thief.

Lin Xuezhu chuckled.

She patted the little boy's forehead, untied the little boy, and handed him half a cantaloupe.

The little boy took the cantaloupe and immediately started to gnaw it hungrily.

After taking several bites, he remembered to ask: "How do you know Sukhbalu? Have you met my father?"

Lin Xuezhu nodded, "I also know that there is a plague on your grassland, many animals have died, and there is almost no food. Yes. Your chief brought his people here to find some food."

The little boy nodded desperately and took another bite of the cantaloupe.

It was obvious that he was really hungry.

Lin Xuezhu took out a piece of sweet cake from her arms and handed it to the little boy.

The little boy took the sweet cake and quickly stuffed it into his mouth.

The food of the Central Plains people is really delicious.

Lin Xuezhu asked: "Are you here alone, or are there others?"

She speculated that the chief took people to get food, but there was no news for five days. The people of the Tata tribe must have gone crazy.

Maybe the whole clan will be dispatched.

"one person."

However, the little boy's answer was beyond her expectation.

The little boy swallowed what was in his mouth and said, "I ran away to find my father."

Lin Xuezhu saw that he didn't look like he was lying when he spoke, and couldn't help but admire the little boy's bravery.

"Then how did you avoid being discovered?" Lin Xuezhu was curious.

"Swim across the river," said the little boy.

"Fengyou River?" Lin Xuezhu asked.

The little boy nodded.

This time, Lin Xuezhu was completely shocked.

It is true that the Fenyou River flows from the barbarian tribes all the way down to the northern border.

But the Fenyou River is a very wide body of water with many rapids.

At such a young age, this child dares to swim from the Fenyou River to the north?

The road is too wild.

However, he is bold, careful, clever and agile, he is a talent!

Thinking about her previous life, those greenhouse flowers that were held in the hands of her parents when she was born, she couldn't help but sigh, the gap between people is indeed greater than that between humans and animals!

Chapter 349 Our border army didn't want to use that money

. Lin Xuezhu waited for the little boy to finish, and asked pleasantly, "What's your name?"

"Battle," the little boy said.

"What does Battle mean?"

Lin Xuezhu knew that all prairie people's names had meanings.

For example, some people's names translate to beautiful and smart.

The little boy said, "Battle is a hero."

Lin Xuezhu smiled and asked, "What about Sukhbalu?"

"Tiger," the little boy said again.

Lin Xuezhu nodded, "They are indeed quite fierce."

After a pause, she said: "Go back to your hometown, your people are all in the government office. However, the prefect will not hurt them. After a while, Time, we will put them back after the matter here is settled."

The little boy didn't understand and asked, "You said they were arrested?"

Lin Xuezhu nodded.

The little boy asked again: "Then why not hurt them?"

Lin Xuezhu couldn't laugh or cry, "Why, you still want them to be hurt?"

The little boy shook his head, "I mean, since you caught them, why not hurt them?"

Lin Xuezhu replied: "No. It is necessary to hurt them. They are not here to do bad things. They are just looking for a way out because they can't eat. However, stealing food is wrong. If you are really in trouble, you should ask for help. Okay. So, we are looking for ways to help them."

"Really?" The little boy obviously didn't believe it.

Lin Xuezhu said with a smile: "No one wants to fight. If we can solve the problem through negotiation, why do we have to shout about killing?"

The little boy lowered his head when he heard this.

After a long while, he whispered: "We, the Tata tribe, don't want to fight either."

"I know, and the prefect also knows, that's why I didn't embarrass your tribe. But if we encounter someone who is warlike, we won't let it go easily. ." Lin Xuezhu said.

The little boy was dubious, "Really?"

Lin Xuezhu shrugged, "Believe it or not, he is in our hands anyway. Even if you search all over this place, you still can't find your father."

After saying that, she turned around. Just leave.

The little boy thought for a while and said, "I can't swim back."

Lin Xuezhu stopped, then thought about the flow of Fengyue River, and smiled.

She turned around and asked, "Why, do I have to send you back?"

The little boy said, "You said it, if you have any difficulties, you should ask someone for help."

Now you are learning and applying it, it's amazing!

For the first time, Lin Xuezhu felt that someone's cleverness could defeat her.

She thought for a while and asked, "I'll take you to the border. Can you run back by yourself?"

The little boy nodded.

"Then let's go home quickly. Don't let your mother-in-law worry."

However, Lin Xuezhu didn't know how to reach the border.

However, the little boy had a clear memory of the way he came and took a shortcut according to the direction.

The border was indeed guarded by border troops.

Seeing Lin Xuezhu, the border army shouted: "Who?"

"Lin Xuezhu, a civilian woman, got lost when she went out to do errands." Lin Xuezhu said.

"Going out to do errands? How can you get lost and end up on the border when you go out to do errands?" a border soldier asked fiercely.

The other one grabbed him and whispered: "Don't you think the name Lin Xuezhu sounds familiar?"

The border soldier thought for a while and couldn't help but frown.

"Madam General."

The sound of "Madam General" made the surrounding border troops wake up from a dream.

Is this the general's wife who wants to set up a fund at Xingsheng Bank to help them?

But why did the general's wife get here?

Could this person be a fake?

Seeing the strange expressions on everyone's faces, Lin Xuezhu said: "My husband and I were exiled here last autumn. We usually only know Lord Kong, the governor, Lord Huang, the magistrate of Anbeicheng, and Lord Wang, the chief of thousands who just got married a while ago. Other soldiers from the Northern Expedition and I don't know the soldiers of the border army very well. Oh, by the way, Mr. Wang married my girl a while ago. How are you doing now? "

Look at what she said, everything is right. The border troops were somewhat convinced.

Lin Xuezhu said again: "I am determined to open a business in our Anbei City, and I plan to find a secluded place to build a workshop. I am not just choosing a location. Who would have thought that I would just walk here if I am not familiar with the road. Which one? The officer can make it easier for me and give me a ride. When he sees my husband, he will thank you."

When the border army heard this, he completely believed it.

If she wasn't the real general's wife, how could they have allowed them to take her to see the general.

So, after several people looked at each other, they hurriedly made arrangements.

However, they still did not forget their responsibilities.

Some people go to make arrangements, and some people still stay at their posts.

Seeing that there were fewer people around, Lin Xuezhu put her hands behind her back and secretly made a gesture.

She then chatted with the remaining Border Force soldiers.

She was a good talker, and after some exchanges of greetings, she saw the figure of the little boy crossing the border.

OK, I'll send it back.

Seeing the little boy turn around and wave to her, she smiled.

This smile immediately put the border troops into a trance.

According to rumors, the general's wife was a peerless beauty, and now that I saw her, it was indeed true.

Why didn't they think of this just now?

How could this person be so beautiful if she wasn't the general's wife!

After a while, the border troops who returned to the camp came over and brought two people with them.

These two people were responsible for sending Lin Xuezhu back.

The original border troops were still standing there guarding.

"General's wife, please come this way." One of the two said.

"Just call me Mrs. Lin." Lin Xuezhu said melancholy: "There is no general's wife anymore, and even if there is, it's not me."

"Yes." The two border troops were also quite melancholy.

How could a good general become a prisoner?

They were originally supposed to be rewarded based on their merits, but as a result, the coach was convicted and their rewards were all lost.

The two took Lin Xuezhu to a carriage.

Lin Xuezhu took a closer look, good guy, open carriage.

A border soldier said: "Ms. Lin, the conditions are simple, Wanghaihan."

Lin Xuezhu thought that this open-top carriage was quite good. It whistled and blew in the wind when it ran, so it was very suitable for summer.

She happily ran up and sat down.

However, what she expected to happen did not happen.

One of the two border troops was responsible for driving the car, and the other was responsible for escorting them. They walked smoothly.

Maybe she was afraid that she would get mad and knock her out of the car.

Lin Xuezhu felt that it was a bit embarrassing that the speed was so slow and the atmosphere was so dull.

So, she said: "Two little brothers, have you heard about the fund established by Xingsheng Bank for the Northern Expeditionary Army and the Border Army?"

"I heard." The Border Army officer in charge of the escort jogged a few steps and followed Behind Lin Xuezhu, he said: "But our border army doesn't want to use that money."

Chapter 350 The Dog Emperor wants to attract hatred.

"Why?" Lin Xuezhu was curious.

The border soldier said: "Our home is in the north. When we are not on duty, we can go home and visit. With parents and relatives around, life will be easier after all. The Northern Expedition Army is different. They have all left their hometowns. Come here. So, we have agreed not to compete with them for the money."

After hearing what he said, Lin Xuezhu almost shed tears.

Add money, you must add money!

Originally, she was thinking about how much money would be appropriate, but it turned out that these border troops were so upright and upright.

Then she can't let honest people suffer, right?

Moreover, in addition to this fund that only those in need can receive, she also wants to set up a fund that everyone can receive.

The Dog Emperor doesn't give out money, she does.

After all, it's the Dog Emperor's money!

As for his golden dragon chair, she turned around and found a secret place to melt it.

The melted gold is made into gold ingots for the cutest people in the world.

snort!

Lin Xuezhu thought about it all the way and returned to his home.

"Ms. Lin, we will take you here." The border army driving the carriage stopped.

"No, you're already here, go in and meet my husband." Lin Xuezhu said enthusiastically.

The two border troops were a little shaken.

Meeting the general face to face was an opportunity that only military leaders could have in the past.

Can they see the general so easily now?

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said, "Aren't you in a hurry? If you have time, why don't you come in and have some tea?"

The two border troops were even more flattered.

Meeting the general's wife, meeting the general, drinking tea at the general's and the general's wife's home...

this can last a lifetime!

"Oh, let's go, let's go." Lin Xuezhu said, leading the way.

The two border troops were confused and followed her.

After entering the small courtyard, Mother Ma came out and said, "Miss Xuezhu, my uncle is back and is drinking tea in the house."

"What a coincidence, I brought two people back to drink tea." Lin Xuezhu said.

Mother Ma immediately understood, "I'm going to serve tea now."

Lin Xuezhu was very satisfied with Mother Ma's cleverness and took the two border troops to Yuan Xiu's study.

Yes, since the family moved away from Qiqiba, there is a room that can be used as a study for Yuan Xiu.

Lin Xuezhu stood at the door and knocked on the door, and said gently and virtuously: "Husband, I brought two people to see you."

Yuan Xiu heard three footsteps outside when he was in the house. Hearing the words, he replied: "Come in. "

The head of the family is full of momentum.

Lin Xuezhu opened the door, let the person in, and said: "I accidentally ran to the border today, and these two little brothers brought me back. Husband, don't you care very much about the lives of the soldiers? You just happened to take advantage of this opportunity. Would you like to take this opportunity to show your concern?"

Just tell Yuan Xiu clearly that I have brought him back to you. If you want to know anything, just ask him quickly.

Yuan Xiu naturally understood the underlying meaning of Lin Xuezhu's words, and once again lamented in his heart that Madam's quick thinking was rare in the world.

So he stretched out his hand and called two border soldiers to enter the house.

The two of them were still immersed in the joy of being in close contact with the general, so they foolishly went in.

Lin Xuezhu quickly retreated to leave some space for her husband.

She returned to their bedroom, moved a small kang table, and began to write and draw.

I don't know how much time passed before Yuan Xiu walked in.

"Madam, what are you drawing?" Yuan Xiu came close to Lin Xuezhu and looked at the picture she drew carefully.

Lin Xuezhu said: "I'll draw everything I know. If necessary, I can just have someone copy it, so as not to have to draw it again later and waste time."

Yuan Xiu smiled, "Madam, you are a righteous lady and serve your husband well." I really admire it."

After a pause, he continued: "There is news from the capital that my imperial brother will use the money stolen from the Zhou family to build a pure gold throne for himself."

"Pfft--" Lin Xuezhu just drank. He took a sip of tea and immediately squirted out.

Yuan Xiu looked at her very funny, and couldn't help but smile at the corner of his eyes, and asked: "Why is Madam so excited? Isn't the pure gold dragon chair of Brother Huang in Madam's space?"

"Yes, that's why I couldn't bear it. Damn it." Lin Xuezhu wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "So how did the Dog Emperor get here without having a dragon chair to sit on for so long?"

Yuan Xiu didn't know.

His people are only responsible for delivering important information. As for the daily life of the emperor brother, no one is interested.

Lin Xuezhu clicked her tongue, "This dog emperor is really a human being. The whole country is in trouble. He just sent some late disaster relief funds to the Southern Territory, and then he boldly used the remaining money to build a dragon throne for himself?"

Yuan Yuan Xiu Dao: "The floods in the Southern Region are the worst. He allocated disaster relief funds to the Southern Region just to stop the Youyou crowd."

"Haha, if the Youyou crowd were so easy to block, cats and dogs could all be emperors." Lin Xuezhu said disdainfully. : "How many villages have been wiped out by the plague caused by the flood. If these people die, there is no need to deal with the aftermath, right?"

Yuan Xiu sneered.

Lin Xuezhu said again: "My husband, when you used the mouth of the eldest prince to report the Zhou family, you also had a consideration, so that after the Dog Emperor ransacked the Zhou family, you could use the money to save the people from misery. Unexpectedly, in the end, this money was It's a benefit to himself."

Yuan Xiu said coldly: "Brother Huang believes that if the monarch of a country loses his dignity, the people of the country will lose their reputation. Some officials have told him to use this money for disaster relief. The emperor's brother was the one who gave him a thumbs up when it came to resettling the refugees.

"Ha, so the people are alienated and the loyal ministers are disloyal. The dog emperor is trying to kill himself!" Lin Xuezhu really didn't know what to say.

It's a good throne. If the dog emperor doesn't want to sit on it, he can give it up.

If this continues, public dissatisfaction will boil. Does he think that by falsely accusing a few people with great achievements and shocking the emperor, he can secure his throne?

Lin Xuezhu thought for a while and felt relieved again.

According to the original book, Yuan Xiu finally counterattacked the capital and used killing to open up a path to emperorship for himself.

Although after he became emperor, he worked hard and diligently to govern the country very powerfully.

But his rise to power has always been criticized.

Now, the Dog Emperor committed suicide and alienated the people and courtiers from him, which gave Yuan Xiu a good opportunity.

It is better to have less bloodshed and sacrifice, and only let those who deserve to pay the price pay the price, than to increase the number of dead souls.

Lin Xuezhu thought of this and said to Yuan Xiu: "Husband, why don't you seize such a good opportunity?"

Yuan Xiu smiled faintly and said, "Let madam worry about it. I have already arranged this matter."

He said that it was arranged. That's it.

Since the Dog Emperor wants to attract hatred, of course, as his royal brother, he must help him.

I hope that the golden throne that he insists on building for himself regardless of the life and death of the people in the world will not hurt his noble ass!