Fan Jihui pointed to the beam and said, "Look at the beam." ”

The eldest lady glanced in the direction, didn't see the doorway, and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong with the beam?" ”

Fan Jihui said: "A room with beams and pillars. Indispensable. This main beam can support the house for a piece of the sky, it is important, but it needs to be supported by pillars under this beam to be stable. The beam is still there, but the pillar is broken and fallen. The foundation of the house was already in trouble, but the few remaining ones didn't think about how to prop up the house, and they were still fighting for it, completely ignoring whether the building was going to collapse or not. In the end, Fan Jihui gritted his teeth and slammed his fist on the table, the corners of his eyes red.

"Husband, don't be angry." The eldest lady followed Fan Jihui's back.

"How can you not be angry! I have been trying to implement the reform of the fields and acres in the clan for more than half a year, but there is a lot of resistance. This group of people, they eat from the people, take from the people, but they are stingy and refuse to give up even half of the profits. The people are already miserable, and they are still thinking about how to exploit and how to squeeze out the last drop of oil. Throughout the country, my Fan's field has the smallest mu system, but the highest tax. On the other hand, the territory of the Zhao family is just the opposite of us. They are the Zhao family, with the lowest tax and the largest mu system. Is this forcing all our people to join the Zhao family? ”

The eldest lady knew that Fan Jihui had been having a headache about this matter, but she knew better in her heart how tricky this matter was. She is from the Wen clan of Yue Guo, and she is the daughter of an out-and-out powerful minister's family, and she knows many things. Where is this change so changeable? Anyone who has anything to do with this word will not end well.

She and Fan Jihui have a very good relationship with each other, and dare to speak their hearts, so they bluntly persuaded: "Husband, in this world, the most terrible word is the word "change". You don't know what your father's attitude is towards this. Let's talk about the Zhao family, how many people Zhao Yang killed in order to promote Xintianmu, I'm afraid I can't count them. If we really implement this method, I am afraid that more people will die. Although my father is not in the house, someone must take care of everything in the house for my father. The reason why my father did not intervene in this matter is that it is far away, and secondly, you only picked a few inconspicuous small towns for trial implementation, and did not cause a big storm among the clan. But once my father returns home, if you mention it again, my father will be—"

Fan Jihui waved his hand and said, "How can I not know what you said." But don't you just do it because it's hard? This matter is about the foundation of my Fan family, and someone has to do it. As the head of the great sect, I have an unshirkable responsibility for this matter. ”

"Husband-" The eldest lady frowned tightly, and wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Fan Jihui.

"Okay, don't persuade me anymore. I know you're worried, but I'm going to think about it slowly, take it in measure, and slowly let my father accept it. Fan Jihui held the eldest lady's hand and patted it lightly on the back of her hand, "Don't worry." ”

"But—"

Fan Jihui changed the topic and said: "Look, we patronized and talked, but we didn't even look at the soup you served, what is this?" ”

The eldest lady was silent.

Fan Jihui opened the lid, looked at it, and said with a smile: "Ouch, it turned out to be Sydney honey soup, this autumn night is the best way to clear the lungs." Madame has a heart. After speaking, he scooped up a spoonful and put it in his mouth, and praised: "Sweet and delicate, yes, this kind of craftsmanship must have been boiled by Mrs. herself." ”

The eldest lady remained silent.

After Fan Jihui drank a drop of honey soup, he said to the eldest lady with a smile: "There is still more than a month, Heng'er's birthday is coming, what have you prepared for Heng'er?" ”

Speaking of her youngest son, the eldest lady finally spoke: "It's nothing, I'm going to embroider a few sets of clothes for him by hand." ”

Fan Jihui said: "This is good, no matter how good the clothes are, they can't compare to the ones made by my mother." After Heng'er's birthday, Ming'er will be back soon. ”

The eldest lady looked forward to Fan Ming returning home as soon as possible, and immediately asked, "Really, can you come back so soon?" ”

Fan Jihui said with a smile: "The war has been won, and I think it's coming soon." His father wrote many times, praising Ming'er for his growth, and this time he handed over the matter of Qi State to him. ”

"Really?"

"See for yourself." Fan Jihui handed a book to the eldest lady. After the eldest lady saw it, she couldn't help but smile: "It's really good, I know that my son is a competitive." ”

Speaking of Fan Ming, Fan Jihui looked solemn: "Speaking of Ming'er, there is something important I want to tell you." ”

The junction of Qilu and Qi

Fan Ming was studying the map, and suddenly felt a chill for no reason, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

"So sudden, so cold?" Fan Ming muttered to himself.

Nan Dong took a coat for Fan Ming and put it on: "It must be a cool breeze outside, the master should wear more, don't be cold." ”

Fan Ming raised his eyebrows and said, "Wind cold? Ha, what is wind chill, sir, I have never had wind chill. He refused the coat that Nan Dong brought: "Don't wear it, don't wear it, take it aside." ”

Nan Dong pursed his lips and stuffed his clothes back into the small cabinet at the head of the bed as they were.

At this time, there was a small soldier outside the tent who was sent by Zhao Wuxian to bring a basket of persimmons. At this time, persimmons are not a rare thing, but they are not common in the barracks with difficult conditions, after all, persimmons are soft and easy to break, and they have to be transported carefully. A few persimmons on the plate are very well ripe, red, and very sweet at first glance.

"Go back and tell your son, I have received his heart, and I will invite him to drink tomorrow."

After the little soldier went back to his life, Fan Ming said to Nandong: "This persimmon is in good condition, you can take it and eat it." ”

Nan Dong poked the soft persimmon with his fingertips and said, "It seems that Zhao Shizi doesn't know that you can't eat this, master." ”

Fan Ming said: "Few people know about this. ”

"Also, the eldest lady deliberately didn't let people know, except for a few close ones, not many people in the house knew about it."

Fan Ming said: "But Ah Yun knows that it wasn't me who told her, she found it herself." He laughed: "Ah Yun has always been careful. ”

Nan Dong quipped: "Every time you mention Master Yun, you can't stop laughing." Seeing that we are about to return to the royal capital, if we meet, how can it be good? ”

Fan Ming feigned anger and said: "Didn't I reward you with a plate of persimmons, this can't stop your mouth." Let's go, get out of here. ”

He said this, but the corners of his mouth couldn't suppress a smile.

"Okay, okay, I'll get out of here, thank you for the master's reward." Nan Dong held a whole plate of fiery fresh persimmons and retreated with a smile.

Since ancient times, if you want to succeed, you must make the other party's bottom line clear. Fan Ming repeatedly discussed with a group of staff, and finally came up with a feasible plan.

Fan Ying sat in the first place, and the next Zhong Xingyin and Zhao Ying sat on both sides, and under these three people, there were several generals of the unified army. In the middle of the tent stood a large map of the marching army, on which three cities were circled with cinnabar.

Fan Ming said eloquently: "The Qi State attacked the Lu State, which is an unkind and righteous move. Now that the enemy is defeated, if you want to withdraw your troops, you have to pay some price. The State of Qi originally planned to cut five cities, and three of them were originally occupied by the territory of the Lu State, how could there be such a cheap thing in the world. Qi occupies a total of ten cities in Lu. I think that Qi must return all the ten cities of Lu to Lu this time. In addition, the three cities of Zhong, Lin Gu, and Guangyi were compensated. These three cities, I have circled in the map. ”

Fan Ying listened to the pondering, tapped the table with his fingertips, and asked, "Why these three cities?" ”

Fan Ming said: "Grandfather, look, these three cities are all located in the southwest of Qi, bordering the Lu State on the top, close to the Wei State on the bottom, and Tiancheng, an important town of the Qi State on the east. If these three cities can be cut, it will be able to cut off a convenient road between Qi and Weiguo. Next time, if Qi Wei has another hookup, he will have to take the side one, not to mention the distance, the mountain road is even more difficult, at least half of the time will be paid. ”

Fan Ying nodded, showed a smile at Fan Ming, and said with satisfaction: "Well, this more than half of the road means twice the cost of grain and grass." Yes, this time it has finally made some progress. ”

Fan Ming bowed his hand: "Grandfather praises." ”

Fan Ying said again: "Your idea is good, but it is not easy to let Qi Guo recognize it." If the Qi side doesn't recognize it, what should you do? ”

Fan Ming said: "The matter is man-made, since this case has been proposed, Ming has naturally come up with a way to deal with it." If the grandfather can trust it, leave the matter to the grandson. ”

Fan Ying was in a very good mood, pointed at him and laughed, and said to Zhong Xingyin on the side: "This kid has begun to learn to grab jobs." ”

Zhong Xingyin laughed and echoed: "That's the Chinese army will teach his children and grandchildren, look at how good this is." With the eldest grandson like this, everything is worry-free. ”

Fan Ying's heart was comfortable, and with a wave of his big sleeves, he immediately patted: "Then leave this matter to you." Zheng Wen. ”

The person whose name was called immediately responded: "The subordinate is here." ”

Fan Ying said: "Ming'er, Master Zheng is a great talent who can speak well, I will let him assist you." If you have any trouble, you can discuss it with Lord Zheng. I hope you will act prudently and live up to my high hopes for you. ”

Fan Ming kowtowed and thanked him: "Ming, I will live up to my grandfather's expectations." ”

Wang Du Xinjiang

The injuries on Mingyun's body had already scabbed, and it happened that there was something in the house, so Zhai Lu proposed to leave.

Mingyun was a little reluctant, took Zhai Lu's hand and said, "Isn't the villa good, why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Stay a few more days. ”

Zhai Lu shook his head gently: "I want to stay longer, but there are distant guests coming from home, and as the eldest daughter, I need to go back to entertain one or two." ”

Mingyun said regretfully: "If that's the case, I won't be able to keep you." It's just that as soon as you leave, I am the only one left in this village, lonely, very lonely. ”

Zhai Lu sighed: "Don't say such things, I feel sad when I say it." I promise you, when I have free time for a while, I will come to the Zhuangzi to accompany you. ”

Mingyun rested his head on Zhai Lu's shoulder: "What you said, you must come to accompany me when the time comes, but you can't rely on it." ”

Zhai Lu smiled: "I have something to say, and I will never break my word." She nodded Mingyun's forehead: "You, these days, you have been obediently taking care of the Zhuangzi, don't run around with your wounds." Don't go to places like the shooting range or the hippodrome for the time being. ”

Mingyun let out an "oh", and replied insincerely.

Zhai Lu pinched Mingyun's earlobe: "Can you hear me?" ”