Chen Wenhui came to the main hall, the emperor and the empress sat there together, and Zhao Chongyi was sitting at the bottom, and everyone seemed to be chatting happily.

When the emperor saw Chen Wenhui, Chen Wenhui saluted, and the emperor said, "No need to be polite." Is the county lord resting? We're all going to have dinner. ”

Chen Wenhui hurriedly said two rude words.

At this time, Empress Chen Wenfeng, who had always been very gentle, asked the emperor with a smile: "Your Majesty, the sixth sister has rested, should you start dinner?" ”

The emperor said, "Okay, let's eat, and talk while eating." ”

Chen Wenhui and Zhao Chongyi went over with the emperor and queen. Zhao Chongyi looked at his wife's face and found that he had a bad complexion, and asked in a low voice, "Is it okay if you don't rest?" ”

Chen Wenhui smiled slightly and said: "It's nothing, it's just that I'm a little tired, and I am in a bad mood when I see someone." ”

Zhao Chongyi frowned and asked, "Who did you meet?" ”

Chen Wenhui said: "When I saw one of Yaozhen's maids, I felt a little uncomfortable. ”

Zhao Chongyi understood, it turned out to be sad for Wang Yaozhen, who had passed away. Zhao Chongyi said: "What is gone has passed away, don't be too sad." ”

Chen Wenhui nodded.

While speaking, he had already arrived at the flower hall, and a wine banquet had been set up inside.

The emperor did a good job, gave Chen Wenhui and his wife a seat, and then said while eating.

The emperor said: "You have worked hard in the northwest, another day, we will hold a palace banquet to entertain you, let's have a light meal today." ”

Chen Wenhui and his wife were busy thanking.

The emperor said: "The tribes in the northwest are much more honest now. ”

Zhao Chongyi said: "Yes, those tribes are desperately raising cattle and sheep. It's fun to make money. There were also many tribes who gave up their nomadic habits and lived in the cities instead. Now the population in our cities is increasing. ”

The emperor said, "This is a good thing, but unfortunately we have always been not trading with the tribes, they have no use, no tea, no food, no silk, so they can only come and rob them." Now, they sell some wool. You can buy that food. Why did you buy all those teas, porcelain, and silk? ”

Zhao Chongyi said: "Yes. Now they have enough food. More and more children in the tribe are being born. Because there are more children. So, they need more things, more food. I can only raise more cattle and sheep. Where else can there be thoughts. ”

The Emperor laughed when he heard this.

Chen Wenhui said: "However, there are hidden dangers in this way. ”

The emperor was stunned and asked, "What is the hidden danger?" ”

The queen looked at the emperor's face, did not say a word, and looked at Chen Wenhui again. Over the years, the majesty of the emperor has become heavier and heavier, and few people dare to refute the emperor in this way. The queen admired Chen Wenhui's boldness. But when I think about it, the emperor has always been different to Chen Wenhui, besides, the majesty of the first emperor is so heavy, Chen Wenhui doesn't want to say anything, just say anything. The emperor and the former emperor are still incomparable.

Chen Wenhui said: "The first point is that those tribes have a large population, and although the grassland is vast, one day they will not be able to support so many people, so these tribes can only choose to continue to rob in order to survive, and at that time, we will suffer." ”

The emperor frowned, thought for a while, and said, "You are right to say that, so what should you do?" We don't sell them grain anymore? ”

Chen Wenhui said: "If they sell them grain, they will have a large population in the future, and they may come back to rob it, but if they don't sell them grain, they will come and rob it now." ”

The emperor thought about it and said, "Then what should I do?" ”

"In the final analysis, it's a demographic issue. The population has increased and the resources are insufficient, so naturally all kinds of problems will arise. So, I think the next step is to guide the poor tribes on the grassland to go out to work. If you don't come to the Central Plains, you can go to Nanjiang in the future, or send it directly to our Nanyang. In this way, they have a large population, they can go to work, and if they work well, they can earn more money for their families, or they can directly take their families to settle outside, so that the population on the grassland is small, and they will not be able to feed them, and they will still be used to rob us? ”

The Emperor groaned and said, "This is a good proposal. We will consult with the ministers and work down the specific constitution. ”

Chen Wenhui stopped talking, this is a big matter, but it can't be solved in a few words. She just reminded the emperor that by the way, she would pull some more people for her Nanyang city.

The emperor said, "There is a first point, is there a second point?" ”

Chen Wenhui said: "Yes. The second point is that if there is more grazing on the grassland, there will be more cattle and sheep, the grassland will be weathered, the desert will expand, and in the future, one day, the grassland may become a desert. Of course, if it becomes a desert, those steppe tribes will fall, and there will be no threat to our north. However, this can also be detrimental to us. Even those winds and sand will keep blowing over, and even blow through the iron wall and enter the three northwestern provinces, and the people of our three northwestern provinces will suffer. This wind and sand will continue to blow over, and it may come to the capital, and the air in our capital will become very poor. ”

"Even if the whole world is affected, when the wind and sand are blowing, the weather will be dry, and the drought will increase. That has a bad effect on the whole people of the world. You can ask the ministers in charge of agriculture in the imperial court, as well as the experts of the black family. ”

The emperor frowned and said, "The impact is so great, I really can't let things go so bad." So what to do? ”

Chen Wenhui said: "When we were in the northwest, we began to pay attention to this point of soil and water maintenance. First of all, on the mountain of Tiebiguan, contract the mountain to the people and encourage them to plant trees, and many kinds of trees can withstand the wind and sand. Secondly, I have talked to the leaders of various tribes about the importance of maintaining water and soil, keeping them in control, not overgrazing, and planting more trees and greening the existing desert. I would like to ask the emperor to allocate a large part of the money earned in the northwest every year for this work in the future. ”

The emperor nodded and said, "Then this decree, I will explain to Ma Mingsong, and it must be strictly implemented." This money cannot be less. ”

Chen Wenhui was silent.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little dull, the queen asked with a smile: "Sixth sister, can you still plant trees in this desert?" ”

Chen Wenhui said: "It is difficult for ordinary trees to grow in the desert, but some trees unique to the desert can still live very well. For example, sea buckthorn, for example, poplar. ”

The queen smiled and said, "Really? The sixth sister knows a lot. ”

The atmosphere eased, the emperor was in a better mood, and the banquet went smoothly. However, Zhao Chongyi looked at Chen Wenhui from time to time. found that Chen Wenhui's face has not been very good. I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, Wang Yaozhen's death seemed to have a great impact on Chen Wenhui.

Chen Wenhui said these two problems at this time today because he was angry in his heart and deliberately made the emperor uncomfortable.

The emperor and Zhao Chongyi drank a few glasses, and talked about the interesting things when they were children in the past, and the queen also had fun, and the atmosphere was very warm, but Chen Wenhui was always light and very in line with the rules, but there was no enthusiasm.

Both the empress and the emperor noticed.

When the queen went to change clothes in the middle, she specially called Lan Ping over and asked, "What's wrong with Lord Wenhui?" Before resting, it was fine, why did you wake up and still be unhappy? ”

Lan Ping hurriedly said: "Among the people who are waiting for the county lord to wake up, there is Cui Dai there. Listening to the waiter, Cui Dai let everyone go out, and Cui Dai talked to the county lord for a long time. When she came out of the palace, the county lord's eyes were still red, and Cui Dai's eyes were crying like a peach. ”

The queen suddenly said: "In this way, Wen Hui's anger is because of Yaozhen. And it's no wonder. Well, Wen Hui is back, and Bai Guifei's good days have passed. Back then, I offended Yaozhen, and I was all rectified by Wen Hui, I am still Wen Hui's cousin, what is her white concubine, hum, let's wait to see a good show. By the way, you remember, for the people in Yaozhen Palace back then, everyone who was here with us had to be exceptionally good recently, you know? I also want to tell Hongxing, don't be stupid at this time. ”

Lan Ping hurriedly responded.

The queen said: "Be extra kind to Cui Dai, and in the future, if you get any news about Bai Guifei, tell Cui Dai to know." ”

Lan Ping understood.

When the queen returned to her position, she was particularly courteous to Chen Wenhui.

Chen Wenhui was a little embarrassed, after all, she was a cousin, and she had a smile on her face.

In the middle, Chen Wenhui also got up to change clothes, and the queen deliberately chose to go with Chen Wenhui. Everyone went to the clean room and changed their clothes under the service of the palace maid, and the queen stood under the corridor and deliberately waited for Chen Wenhui.

Seeing Chen Wenhui, she said, "Sister, there is one thing I want to tell you." ”

Chen Wenhui hurriedly said: "Niangniang, please speak." ”

Chen Wenfeng took Chen Wenhui's hand and said, "We are sisters, so we don't need these false courtesies." Sister, in the past few years, you have not supported me less, sister thank you. ”

Chen Wenhui smiled slightly and said, "The Chen sisters support each other, which is as it should be. ”

Chen Wenfeng said: "Now that the former prince has died, Wen Yuan raised a former prince's daughters, and they are doing well, the emperor gave them a palace, as well as 2,000 acres of fertile land, and also sealed the identity of the Duchess of Wen Yuanguo, and has a fortune." In the future, those daughters of hers, whether they were born to her or not, will have a royal dowry. Among them, the daughter she gave birth to, my father has already said, will give her a dowry. When the time comes, I will also give things to the past. So, my sister doesn't have to worry about her affairs. I can go to her and sit with her later. ”

Chen Wenhui's heart warmed, in fact, she really didn't have any impression of Chen Wenyuan, but after all, they were all Chen's daughters, and after hearing it, she felt that this big sister was still very qualified.

Chen Wenhui said: "When the time comes, you must inform me, and I will also give a gift to the daughter of the second sister." ”

Chen Wenfeng did not postpone and said: "I will definitely inform you that you are the richest." It is her luck that the child can have you as an aunt, and she can't let it go in vain. ”

Chen Wenhui laughed. (To be continued......)