The two elders felt fortunate that they were thick-skinned, otherwise the old man's face would be red.

Coughing lightly, Old Man Xu said, "The princess keeps us, I don't know if there is anything to order." ”

"It's not a command, it's just that I want to talk to the two old men about something." After a pause, Xia Hanqiu still said unhurriedly: "I was supposed to visit your house, but I am not in good health now, and it is not easy to go to anyone's door like this. ”

"The princess just commands."

Lowering his head and taking a sip of tea, Xia Hanqiu organized his language and said: "The two elders also know that the current situation of Huiting is definitely not good, but Bai Yu has to increase my troops, and I must not lose the battle at this time, once the morale is low, it will definitely be the end of the rout, and then the Huiting will be the result of a siege, so even if I grit my teeth, I have to increase my troops to Leye City, and try my best to protect Leye City."

You might as well say bluntly to the two of you, now there are only about 5,000 troops left, I will let people pick innocent people from the homeless people to be incorporated into the army, and at the critical moment, plus the guards drawn from each family, there should be no less than 10,000 people, if you defend a city when the world is peaceful, there is absolutely no problem, but now is the most unpeaceful time.

The pavilion is not surrounded by mountains and water, facing the city on all sides, to the east is Bajing City, which is currently safe, to the west is Wuyang City, and now it is Qi Zhensheng who occupies that side, and I have something to do with it, at this time it is not impossible to join forces, I sent him a letter. It wouldn't be much of a problem to come to him.

However, Lanshi City in the south and Xinxiang City in the north are the cities of Fujian, and if both sides send troops to attack at the same time...... I have to plan for the worst, the troops of Bajing City will inevitably be withdrawn to Leye City, and I can't go back to the Huiting, Qi Zhensheng doesn't dare to have hope in this matter, we can only rely on ourselves, these things can't be heard by those people outside, so as not to disturb people's hearts, fortunately, there are still a few people who are valued and trusted by the prince in the Huiting. Please also ask the second elder to walk around. Let everyone be mentally prepared, I still need everyone's help when I can't say it. ”

Xia Hanqiu may not have thought about these two people, but they can think of it because they have lived for decades and have that reading ability. How old is the princess? She is still a young woman who rarely goes out on weekdays. It was surprising that she could think so far ahead.

"The princess is relieved. We can still do that. ”

"I can trust the two of you, but in this situation, I really ......" shook his head, Xia Hanqiu didn't say anything more discouraged. Turning to the matter of the second crop of rice, "I hope the two of you can take a good lead in this matter." ”

Old Man Chen touched the beard on his chin and said: "The princess just doesn't say it, we won't return the extra grain to the warehouse this season, even when we planted it, we didn't think that it could really be done, if we can plant two seasons every year in the future, not to mention that the people's lives are better, even the princess, you can save a little lighter." ”

"If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have to worry about it."

Seeing her tired, the two got up and retired with interest.

Lan Yu stepped forward and asked softly, "Princess, you don't look very good, do you want to go and rest first......

"It's a big mess, how can I have time to rest, go and pass the word to Chen Jun, pick some innocent people from the homeless people to join the army, practice strictly, and register the people sent by each family tomorrow, and bring the soldiers to kick the door if they don't go, and take away all those who look like they have the strength to do it, you're welcome."

Chen Jun is the eldest grandson of Old Man Chen, who was originally Yu Changgong's deputy, and now he is the one in charge of the military camp.

Lan Yu knew that the princess was going to stand up, so she hurriedly bowed down and went out to spread the word.

Xia Hanqiu picked up the pen and dipped it in ink, and instructed the other person in the room: "If they come out to see me, you can say that I am resting, and those who can make their own decisions in case of trouble will make their own decisions." ”

Blue Butterfly understood and waited outside the door.

With a long breath, Xia Hanqiu began to get busy.

The news of what happened in Yamen that day soon spread, and the people who originally had some ideas in their hearts suddenly became honest, and the next morning, each family honestly sent people to the barracks, and the grain and other things were also sorted out, waiting for someone to collect them.

These people are busy with their own work, and Xia Hanqiu saw the big merchants in the city on this day.

The first is the Xia family.

With yesterday's events, this day's things went very smoothly, almost Xia Hanqiu said whatever he wanted, without the slightest hesitation, and I don't know if they had discussed it before, it was called a unanimous voice.

Xia Cong was the first time he saw his niece's majestic appearance, and it was also the first time he came back to the place where his niece was doing things.

"Change to five years, no, three years, no, it doesn't take three years, that is, a year ago, who would have thought that women could do your level, Qiu'er, you not only give women a long face, but also give Xia family a face, don't you know what kind of expression those people saw me early this morning, they are just that, the merchants have been suppressed for too long, and they are used to holding people with a bit of status, but those officials are also very polite to me, if I am not a little self-aware, people will be fluttering."

Xia Hanqiu didn't take this stubble, "I didn't expect my uncle to come back at this time, how about this trip?" ”

"I made a lot of money, no wonder there are always people who take risks to make war money, as long as you have that confidence, you are not afraid of being robbed halfway, this money is really easy to earn." Speaking of business, Xia Cong's whole person suddenly sank, no longer as casual as just now, "I only knew what the chaos of the world outside the road had become when I left the pavilion, I knew that the road outside the road was in chaos, I knew that the road needed food, but this is the most lacking outside, the price is really not cheap, I just brought you some salt and cotton back, you should also be able to use it." ”

"Thank you, uncle, these are what I need the most, seeing that winter is coming, no one will be afraid that the winter clothes are thick, there is enough cotton, and I can also prevent the people who are fighting in front of me from being cold, as for the salt...... Not long ago, I learned that there was no place for salt in this pavilion, and all of them had to come in from the outside, wasn't this being choked by someone's neck? Uncle, you can inquire more about this matter for me, and if it is appropriate, you can secretly control several places. ”

"Uncle wrote it down, I just wanted to buy you some back, but I didn't expect this stubble."

"Uncle is already thinking about me very much, you have to be more careful when you go out, saving your life at a critical moment, it's worth giving up things, those people in the team should be able to protect you."

"Every time you go out, you have to tell it once, don't worry, my uncle will remember it." Xia Cong was happy in his heart, but he didn't want to take up Qiu'er's time with these private matters, so he turned back to the topic, "I called my uncle to ask about those merchants, they went to Xia's house to look for me yesterday, they didn't have the intention of confronting you in their hearts, they were ready to be exploited, businessmen are used to being exploited, but you not only left them so much leeway, but also painted them such a big pie, they will not be dissatisfied, and now they are probably the ones who are most looking forward to the success of Liang Guo's restoration of the country." ”

She thinks that she is not soft, but she is so felt, she can only say that they have been exploited too hard, Xia Hanqiu did not tell her uncle that she planned to keep them to lay eggs and chickens, and earn more to contribute to her, just let her take a good start, with him as an example in front, those people will follow.

The grain entered the warehouse, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the warehouse was still full after the supply team was distributed in two ways.

It seems that it will not be a problem to hold on until the beginning of spring next year, and it will be more relaxed if you put more effort into it, Zhu Jialian and Qiu Yanli are grinding their fists and full of energy, since that day, they have been more open-minded, and they have also found that the more so, the better their mother-in-law's family will be to them, which is enough for them to continue to support this kind of momentum.

On October 22, Duan Ziyi had been on the expedition for more than a month, and Xia Hanqiu finally received the first letter he sent back quickly.

Everyone obediently retreated.

After a while, Xia Hanqiu exhaled a breath and opened the envelope that had been saved up in his hand - there was still a letter in the letter.

Unlike the outside, which is just a silver seal, the back of the letter placed in the envelope has the words Qiu'er personally opened.

Uncontrollable, Xia Hanqiu opened the letter first, and the familiar words jumped into her eyes, her nose suddenly became sore, and her eyes were wet.

"Qiu'er, I'm fine, things are going well, I miss you, I miss you very much, take care of your body, I can rest assured when I come back."

Xia Hanqiu covered the letter on his chest and shouted over and over again in his heart, "I miss you too, I miss you so much, I miss you so much, I miss you so ......much."

If only now it was a stable and prosperous time, there would be no separation, no need to experience the taste of longing, and no need to be afraid when pregnant, for fear that men would have something outside......

But she can't show it yet, so many people look at her, if she has an abnormality, they are afraid that no one can feel at ease, she can only suppress all her worries in her heart, that is, she doesn't dare to cry at night, for fear that her eyes will be swollen the next day for people to see.

So no matter how much good things she eats, there is a master who adjusts her diet every day, and she does not grow half a tael of meat longer than before pregnancy, but her chin is more pointed, and she can't see from her back that she is pregnant, this is what her mother said with red eyes.

She listened sadly, tried to eat more, and forced herself to endure the nausea without throwing up, but it still had no effect.

She also wants to have a good time and give birth to the child safely, and the mother and son are waiting here to exchange for it...... She wanted it more than anyone else.

Remembering that there were still people waiting outside, Xia Hanqiu pressed back those thoughts in his heart and opened another letter, which had more words on it.

"Conquered Jingtai City so quickly?" After reading it in a few glances, Xia Hanqiu read the letter from beginning to end again, and muttered to himself, "You can let Old Man Chen go over and sit in the ......."

Thinking of Old Man Zheng, who is now in charge of Eight Scenic Cities and is in charge of the other two cities, Xia Hanqiu has no reason to object, but didn't he say that Zheng Duoxin would take over before he went on the expedition? (To be continued......)

PS: Today's Dragon Boat Festival, salty zongzi and sweet zongzi, which one do you like?