Two days later, Li Mengxi finally came back from Lushan and brought back a large number of mountain goods. In the Chaisang camp, unlike the trade that Zhi Shaochen was responsible for, Li Mengxi mainly led the people to the mountains to pick mushrooms, fruits and other plants.

Taking advantage of the onset of winter, these mountain goods can play their role. Some can be made into food to supplement food rations. Some can be reprocessed into commodities and sold to Jingzhou and Jiangdong in exchange for money and grain.

Zhang returned from Hefei and brought first-hand news, saying that this year the war in the north has gradually subsided, and the economy has begun to develop. If you want to ask him how he came back, he didn't say, he probably was deceived along the way.

"The Cao family implemented a new tax system in the north, changing the previous tax on a per capita basis to a household-based tax. At the same time, they began to build water conservancy and reclaim wasteland, and with the vast land and dense population in the north, I am afraid that it will gradually become stronger. Qishi looked at the briefing that Zhang Tong gave her, and said to Sun Shao.

Although Sun Shao did not understand the economy, he also understood the importance of population to power. If the north settles down and begins to accumulate food and increase the population, then Jiangdong will not be able to resist.

With the Yangtze River, I am afraid that it will not be able to stop the Cao family from going south. Because Jingzhou is in the upper reaches of Jiangdong, once Jingzhou is obtained by the Cao family, then Jiangdong will lose the Yangtze River natural insurance.

"Ashi, what do you say I should do?"

Qi Shidao: "The plan for today is to obtain Jingzhou as soon as possible, and then use this to contain the Cao family." At the same time, troops marched from the eastern and western fronts, gradually encroaching on the north. But I'll be honest, this plan is not a secret in the eyes of all military advisors. The key to the world is Jingzhou. We have a foothold in Chaisang, but also so that once there is a change in Jingzhou, we can attack and retreat. ”

Sun Shao said: "Ah Shi, you will go to Xiangyang tomorrow, I also have a place to go, I want to go to Yuzhang County to meet Uncle Zhongyi." ”

"Well, Gongzi is going, after all, he has made a lot of sacrifices for us to be able to gain a foothold in Chaisang."

Sun Yu withstood the pressure from Sun Qun's side and was able to accept Sun Shao over, which was influential in his career. Within the Sun family, it also took a lot of twists and turns.

"Wait for the opportunity, Ah Shi will also go with me."

Qishi remembered that Sun Yu had stopped her from entering the mourning hall, so she said, "Why should I go!" Back then, they did everything possible to stop my senior sister, I hold a grudge, I don't want to go! ”

Sun Shao persuaded: "Ah Shi, the situation was too special at that time, and he had no choice. But now it's different, I'm also grown up, and naturally I can make my own decisions. From the backup, he is my uncle, and he is also an elder in the Sun family. I want him to see you so that I can prepare for marrying you in the future. ”

Qi Shi said: "Isn't it your own intention that you marry me?" Besides, who said I had to marry you? She used to say this a lot, but it was mostly joking. This time her attitude was tough, as if she was serious.

Sun Shao hurriedly said: "Ah Shi, I am serious, even if everyone is against it, I will marry you." ”

"Childe, how do you know that everyone will object? I heard that a letter came from my family yesterday, did Lingtang say something? "Just yesterday, a merchant group came from Wu County and explained Chaisang to Jingnan. The merchant group brought some letters, including letters from Sun Shao's mother and sister.

Qi Shi was aggressive, Sun Shao had to say truthfully: "Mother listened to Sun Xiang's words, and she still had a problem with the things of the year." ”

If you want to talk about other women, I am afraid that I will be shocked, but Qishi only smiled slightly, she never expected her mother-in-law in this era to accept her.

In fact, after she came to prominence, rumors about her began to circulate in Lujiang County. For example, she is a meticulous work, and she is as good as she can be, although her appearance is not stunning enough, but she understands the secret art in the room, so as to charm Sun Shao and so on.

This is not affected by this, but she still investigates the source of the rumor. The rumor came from the Taishou Mansion, who did it, presumably only that green tea.

However, Qishi has no time to pay attention to Zhou Che for the time being, and this rumor can't kill people, she has always thought so. But...... I didn't expect it to spread to Wu County, which is a bit excessive.

Although Hua Die proposed to kill Zhou Che, and the step trainer planned to give Zhou Che rumors as a countermeasure, Qi Shi refused.

If the grandmother doesn't accept herself because of this rumor, then there is no need for her to enter the door of the grandson's house, right?

"The senior sister back then was not accepted by your Sun family, and now I'm afraid it will be the same! Childe doesn't have to explain, I've been mentally prepared for a long time. ”

Sun Shao said: "Ah Shi, I will find a way, so start with Uncle Zhong Yi to get support." ”

Qi Shi said expressionlessly: "Then there is Lao Gongzi." If it's okay, I'll go first. ”

"Wait a minute, Ah Shi!" Sun Shao was about to explain, when he heard a commotion in the courtyard outside.

"Xiao Lin! What are you doing here? This is Li Mengxi's voice.

"What? I didn't think I'd find it here! This is Cui Lin's voice.

Qi Shi went out to take a look, only to see Li Yu who came to the gate of the courtyard, and Cui Lin who was guarding at the door, his face was full of surprise.

"Why are you here? Nothing happened at home! ”

Cui Lin said: "It's okay at home, I'm fine!" ”

When Li Yu saw Qishi and Sun Shao, he hurriedly said, "Xiao Lin, let's talk about something later, I need to report some situation." ”

"No, let's make it clear now!"

Li Yu's face turned red, and he said, "I know that if I run out, you will be under a lot of pressure, but I really don't want to get married now." ”

Cui Lin smiled: "Meng Xi, I'm not here to force marriage, I'm here to get out of marriage!" ”

"Huh!?" As if he had misheard, Li Yu hurriedly said, "You mean...... Divorce? ”

"Yes, I'm going to break off your engagement. From now on, you are single and I am single too. ”

Li Yu didn't understand the word single at first, but put it together with the dissolution of the marriage contract. He understood, Cui Lin was generous and broke off the marriage contract with himself, and then announced that he would be in the boudoir.

"Well......" Li Yu didn't know how to answer, although he had been avoiding the marriage contract given to him by his family, but he and Cui Lin had been childhood sweethearts since childhood, and the two of them said that there was no relationship, which was fake.

It's just that he has been resisting the arrangement of fate and ignoring his feelings for Cui Lin. Looking at Cui Lin now, her confident and independent demeanor is actually extraordinarily attractive.

This attraction, which filled his brain, could not be dispelled.

Cui Lin said again: "Meng Xi, what I said is very clear. I hope you will work with me to repair a book, send it back to Guanzhong, and explain the situation to both parents. How is it? ”

Li Yu was stunned for a moment, he nodded, and then turned to leave. He didn't want to be embarrassed and angry, but he was vaguely disappointed from his heart.