The reason why this is so is also due to Xiao Jingcong's style of loving the people like a son on weekdays, and it finally paid off at this moment.

But Xiao Jingcong also knows that many of these people are not easy, it is only June, there are still one or two months before the harvest month, they donated all the year's grain deposits, Xiao Jingcong is really unhappy, so I still try to let those people keep the receipts, especially some poor people with difficult conditions, even their own chickens and ducks have been donated, Xiao Jingcong is even more unhappy, let the bookkeeper write them one by one, and will definitely repay them twice in the future.

Yan Zixi is also going well in the palace, and those concubines and concubines have learned about the benefits of the current subsidy and interest returns, and they have also taken out the spare money jewelry on hand, and Yan Zixi has also gained a lot.

……

The news of Xiao Jingcong and Yan Zixi's large-scale purchase of money and grain soon reached the ears of Xiao Yuxian of the Second Prince's Mansion.

At this moment, Xiao Yuxian was drinking tea with the secretary of the military department, and when he heard his spies report to him that Xiao Jingcong was buying food from the people outside the gate of the Zhenguo General's Mansion, he couldn't help but get angry.

"Okay, you Xiao Jingcong, you are really capable, you actually thought of buying food from the people!"

Lord Chen, the secretary of the military department, frowned slightly when he heard this, and asked with some disbelief: "Is this ...... It can't be! The grain and grass of the 100,000 army, even if he empties the general's mansion, he will definitely not be able to buy it with so much money? ”

"So this is where Xiao Jingcong excels."

Xiao Yuxian stood up, put his hands behind his back, and snorted coldly in his mouth: "To be precise, Xiao Jingcong did not buy grain from those ordinary people, but borrowed grain. ”

"What, borrowed grain?! Is it just his name as a peerless general? Although Prince Xiao is very prestigious in the eyes of the people, food is the life of the people, how can they casually lend the food for their lives? The secretary of the military department has not yet figured out how Xiao Jingcong borrowed it, and the look of surprise on his face has become more and more intense.

"Hmph, Xiao Jingcong converted the value of the grain with the equivalent amount of silver, and then wrote a receipt, issued vouchers, and then paid interest on a daily basis according to the value of the grain borrowed, and returned it to the people with interest in the future. Not only will the people not lose, but they will also make money, and they are naturally enthusiastic and willing to lend out the grain in their hands, even the grain that has been stored for many years! Xiao Jingcong is really a clever method! ”

Xiao Yuxian couldn't help but praise in his mouth, although he has always regarded Xiao Jingcong as a thorn in his eye, but he also knows very well in his heart that only such a person is worthy of being his opponent. Only he would pose a threat to his throne, and the other princes were not worried at all, so Xiao Yuxian was so eager to drive Xiao Jingcong out of the capital as soon as possible, the purpose was not to let him interfere with him.

For this reason, Xiao Yuxian even wooed Lord Chen, the secretary of the Ministry of War.

This military department Shangshu has always been the emperor's confidant, and he will not be bought by himself. But the emperor's body is dying day by day, maybe he will suddenly die one day, and then his military department will also exist in name only, rather than this, it is better to "abandon the darkness and turn to the light" as soon as possible, and choose a new backer.

It just so happened that Xiao Yuxian also threw an olive branch to him in time, and the two hit it off, so they were embarrassed, carrying the emperor behind his back, and privately deducting the food and salary of Xiao Jingcong's 100,000 army.

But they never thought that Xiao Jingcong would still have such a backhand.

Lord Chen couldn't help but be a little anxious, and walked back and forth in place, "Your Royal Highness the Second Prince, how is this good?" How can you figure it out? ”

"Lord Chen, what are you anxious about?" Xiao Yuxian turned around again and sat down in place again, his face still looked calm, without any panic at all, "What if Xiao Jingcong raises grain and grass?" It's not that he's going to the north yet, the sky is high and the earth is far away, do you think he will go this time and come back safe and sound? ”

After speaking, Xiao Yuxian's face showed a hint of sinisterness, and the cold air on a hot day was pressing, which shocked Lord Chen, the secretary of the military department opposite, was trembling. Yunnan

"Yes...... Be...... What His Royal Highness the Second Prince said is extremely ...... What he said is extremely ......," Lord Chen hurriedly hugged his fists and echoed Xiao Yuxian and said.

Seeing that the military department Shangshu who did not bend his waist in the past is now wagging his tail to himself like a dog, Xiao Yuxian became more and more proud, and he was bound to win the position of prince. He had been waiting for this day for too long, no one could stop him, no!

……

It was already evening when Yan Zixi came back from the palace, and the carriage stopped a long way in front of the mansion, because the people who sold grain had already lined up several miles away, completely blocking her way.

Yan Zixi lifted the curtain of the carriage and was also surprised when she saw the long queue in front of her, "My God, there are so many people?" ”

Uncle Chen, the coachman, was also there and said with a smile, "I think that our prince is very good to these people on weekdays, so the people are very willing to help." ”

"Yes, Jing Cong is such a person...... Yan Zixi smiled bitterly, and then instructed Uncle Chen: "Okay, Uncle Chen, then park the car here, just get out of the car and walk back to the house." ”

"Yes, Princess. Princess, please be careful. ”

Yan Zixi nodded, got out of the carriage with Uncle Chen's support, and then walked straight towards the gate of the mansion. She saw Xiao Jingcong who was busy there at a glance, Yan Zixi hurriedly walked over, took out the handkerchief she was carrying, wiped the sweat on Xiao Jingcong's forehead, and asked with concern.

"Jingcong, how is the food matter going?"

Xiao Jingcong saw that Yan Zixi was back, and replied with a smile: "Xi'er, this time it is really thanks to your good method. The grain and grass have already been raised, and you see that there are still so many people willing to come and sell the grain, and by tomorrow's expedition, they will almost be able to raise enough grain and grass. ”

"That's great." Yan Zixi couldn't help but feel happy for Xiao Jingcong, and her eyes narrowed into crescent moons.

Xiao Jingcong also asked Yan Zixi, "Xi'er, where are you?" How's it going over there? ”

"Well, it's going well on my side. Those concubines and concubines are very willing to help, and the jewelry money they take out should be enough to cope with the interest on the grain owed on credit these days, and they can be repaid to those people who need emergency. ”

"That's good, but don't make it difficult for these people." Xiao Jingcong nodded with satisfaction, and continued to help Mr. Ledger. Yan Zixi also joined in, and after one more person, the speed also increased a lot.

Until midnight, the large army was finally dealt with, and there were still some people who came to deliver food, and Xiao Jingcong directly asked his guards to take over.

He helped Yan Zixi to take a hot bath, and then lay down on the bed.

After a busy day, Yan Zixi was also tired. I didn't want to move when I fell on the bed. After all, Yan Zixi is not alone now, she still has a child in her belly, and she is more likely to get tired and tired.

Xiao Jingcong hugged Yan Zixi and said to her with a doting face: "Xi'er, you have done your husband such a big favor this time, and your husband really doesn't know how to reward you!" ”

"Jingcong, what do you say? We are husband and wife, I don't want any reward, I just want you to come back from a safe victory. Yan Zixi's eyes flickered, and tears seemed to be accumulating in her eyes.