After Zhou Ruijing came back, Gu Wanyin said that Zhou Yufei was in distress today.

Zhou Ruijing was also a little worried, but in the end he was much calmer than her: "It's better to go out less during this time." As for the hungry people, I will report to the Holy One. As for the person who saved Yufei, I will quietly check it out. ”

"That's what I mean, I always have to know who the other person is." Gu Wanyin smiled slightly, looked up at Zhou Ruijing, and felt that there was a sense of clarity in her heart - even though the other party didn't seem to care about this matter, it was just a gesture, but it may not be that there were really no other intentions. In such an eventful season, you have to be careful in everything. Naturally, when he said that to Zhou Yufei, he was just afraid that Zhou Yufei would take this matter to heart.

"Hmm." Zhou Ruijing nodded, but his brows were furrowed: "This year is a disaster year, many places have been affected, although the imperial court has been pacified, but in the end, layer by layer, there may not be many people in the hands of the people." I'm afraid that this situation will get worse and worse. "When the time comes, the problem will not be so simple. He now knows the state of the treasury very well – and to be honest, not optimistic. This year's harvest is not good, and if there is another war at the border gates, I am afraid that I will not be able to bear it.

You must know that this year's army cotton has not been enough, and many soldiers have no new cotton clothes to wear. But this is the case, the military aircraft department is still singing day and night, and every time it reports good news but not bad news.

"We've been hit by the disaster here, but I don't know if the foreigners have also been affected?" Gu Wanyin's mind moved, and she was slightly worried. This wisp of worry was undisguised between the eyebrows.

Zhou Ruijing groaned slightly, and then understood Gu Wanyin's meaning, and then his face was slightly gloomy: "In fact, in the spring of every year, the time before the grass grows, that is, the coldest time in winter, the foreigners are the most difficult. This is especially true for foreigners who live only on herding. At this time, cattle and sheep had no grass to eat, and all kinds of materials were extremely scarce. We're not doing well this year, and they're only going to be worse than us. In the end, the voice was already a little solemn.

Gu Wanyin's heart sank. pursed his lips and added tea for Zhou Ruijing, then raised his eyebrows and continued; That is, war breaks out at this time of year, and that's why. Because of the lack of supplies, they will rob us. "And after spring, when the pastures are abundant, they are naturally busy grazing, and they do not have the kind of effort to invade. The same. Now in the coldest time, they have no way to come out and attack people; After all, the snow was so thick that the horses couldn't run at all. If a person is outside for a long time, he will only freeze to death. Not at all suitable for marching and fighting.

It's been a difficult time. But after a while, it will be even harder. After a winter, everything saved in the autumn is consumed. At that time, if there is no supplement, there may be no way to survive.

This is also the reason why the foreigners are so strong, why they lose a large number of people every year, but they still want to attack the next year. is like the hungry people Zhou Yufei encountered, who were simply forced by life, just to survive.

Zhou Ruijing nodded, agreeing with Gu Wanyin's analysis. However, he sighed a little in his heart - Gu Wanyin was really different from ordinary boudoir women, speaking of these. Ordinary women are only frightened, but rarely think about why this is happening. It won't be so objective. In the eyes of ordinary people, the foreign races that invade are shameless bandits.

"But our supplies were also hard-earned, not falling from the sky. They want it, they can exchange it for money, why do they have to rob it? Gu Wanyin was still a little puzzled, and her tone was a little heavy. There was also a slight annoyance. If you are willing to exchange it for money, you don't have to die so many people every year, and you don't have to spend so many materials on border defense every year. In her opinion, war was simply not necessary.

Zhou Ruijing shook his head, although his voice was light, but there was a condensation: "There are no minerals on the grassland, they only have cattle and sheep." What to exchange with us? Moreover, the grassland herdsmen are fierce. In their opinion, why buy what they can grab? Besides, if we hadn't consumed so many men every year and given them time to recuperate, I was afraid that sooner or later they would have broken through our defenses. Sometimes, even if they have abundant resources, we choose to go to war. That's the only way. in order to truly suppress the foreign race. ”

When Gu Wanyin heard this, she was somewhat shocked. Even though she lives longer, thinks things may be more delicate than others, and is bolder, but in the end she is still a deep woman. There are some things that you don't have to say, or you haven't heard of. For example, if she didn't listen to Zhou Ruijing's words, I was afraid that she would never be able to understand why foreign races always started wars for the rest of her life. I wouldn't have thought that there was anything else besides having to fight.

It's just that what Zhou Ruijing said is not wrong. That's true.

"Then maybe we can attack them in one fell swoop and subdue these foreigners." Gu Wanyin pondered for a long time, but still couldn't help but speak. It's a bit cruel and time-consuming, but it's a one-and-done solution.

"The foreigners on the steppe are too unruly to be easily subdued. Moreover, if it is really accepted, I am afraid that the silver that is upside down every year will be more terrible than the consumption of war. Zhou Ruijing didn't agree with this method, shook his head and directly denied it, the reason was so simple and clear. And - "The grasslands are vast and sparsely populated, the land is barren, and it is impossible to grow rice, and there is no way to survive." ”

How else could Gu Wanyin answer besides smiling bitterly? Zhou Ruijing has already said it so clearly.

After a long time, I saw Gu Wanyin let out a breath and sighed: "I just pity those good men." "How many millions of people die every year? But for such a ridiculous and sad reason, so many people died in a foreign land. It really doesn't make sense to think about it. It makes people feel very worthless.

If it is used elsewhere, I don't know how much it will be accomplished.

Zhou Ruijing sighed lightly, his cold and hard face was a little loose, and he was also a little stunned, but his words were resolute: "If this is not the case, how can we have a prosperous and peaceful life?" "The death of the eldest husband is lighter than a feather, and some are heavier than Mount Tai. To die like this is much more meaningful than dying in his hometown in a messy old age. The death of one person can be exchanged for the peace of hundreds or even thousands of people, how can you not do it?

It's not that the superiors are too indifferent, but for the sake of the great righteousness, sometimes the small righteousness must be sacrificed; Sometimes, for the sake of victory in the war, I know that I will die if I rush forward, but countless soldiers will still rush forward. That's choice and responsibility.

"Isn't there a tough battle to be fought next spring?" Gu Wanyin frowned, feeling a little uncomfortable and worried in her heart. She clearly remembered that the place where the king of Zhennan was guarding was the place bordering the foreign tribes of the grassland. The grassland alien clan was said to be so vicious by Zhou Ruijing, how could she not be worried?

Zhou Ruijing seemed to see through her thoughts, accepted solemnity and solemnity, and smiled slightly and was a little proud: "Father has never been defeated. In the past, there were more dangerous situations than this, and I don't know how many. ”

Gu Wanyin looked at him like this, but she was dispelled some emotions, and couldn't help laughing: "Why doesn't the prince know to be modest?" ”

"If you have real skills, why be humble?" Zhou Ruijing chuckled lightly, arrogant.

Gu Wanyin pursed her lips and laughed out loud, looking at Zhou Ruijing's appearance, but she was slowly proud - with such a husband, how can you not be proud? How not to be satisfied?

"I think, if it really doesn't work, the prince will think of a way to let my father go to work in other places." Gu Wanyin said softly and made up her mind. Causing trouble outside, no matter how bad it is, it is corruption, it is better than dealing with Qianjin Pavilion in the capital.

"That's easy." Zhou Ruijing nodded, paused and said, "As soon as this summer is over, I think your brother will almost come back." "Even if you can't come back, it's easy to find a way to get him back. If Gu Changfei really went to other places, then Gu Congrui had better come back, and there must always be a man at home.

Moreover, Gu Wanyin mentioned it more than once that she wanted to say goodbye to Gu Congrui.

Speaking of Gu Congrui, Zhou Ruijing remembered another thing: "The mother-in-law you asked people to find has been found." I had her brought back. ”

Gu Wanyin was stunned for a moment, looked up at Zhou Ruijing blankly, and only after a while did she realize what he was talking about. I was taken aback at the moment, I was indescribably surprised, my eyes widened, and my words were a little unclear: "How does the prince know that I am looking for someone?" ”

"You and I are one, I can naturally know what you are thinking." Zhou Ruijing smiled, but his expression was indescribably gentle: "You spend all your days worrying about this matter, if I don't know, then I am really confused." After a pause, he said again: "This matter is resolved as soon as possible, and you can also let go of a knot." ”

Since he found someone, he naturally knew why she had to find the mother-in-law before she would give up. He just hoped that Gu Wanyin wouldn't be too sad or angry about this matter. The past, after all, is over. If you take revenge, you should let go. Instead of dwelling on it all the time.

"If you need my help in the future, you are not allowed to hide it anymore." Zhou Ruijing stretched out his hand to hold her hand, smiled faintly, but was warm and serious: "You yourself said that I am your husband, what else can we hide between us?" ”

When Gu Wanyin heard this, she only felt that her nose was sore, and she was almost in tears. Shaking her head slightly, she burst into laughter, squeezed his palm hard, and replied softly, "Not in the future." ”

However, I was a little confused in my heart - after the mother-in-law came back, everything back then should be revealed. What will she do then? Is it revenge, or is it ......

The mildness in the eyes gradually dissipated, and was replaced by a fierceness - if you make a mistake and owe a debt, you will naturally be punished and repaid. That murderer has been on the loose for so many years, it's time.;