After more than a month, the southbound fleet returned, and the dock was crowded with people, seeing the traces of the ship's hull repair, Gao Buer beat the drum in his heart, this is a violent storm?

"Owner, we are back, fortunately not dishonored." Old Captain Xian got off the boat and immediately pulled Gao Fuji to report the situation.

"Alright, old captain, have you caught a storm?"

"That's not true, it's just that we were attacked by a sea beast with many tentacles, and we almost died in the ship, losing more than a dozen good hands, and the rest is fine."

"Money shopkeeper, we must be generous to the families of the casualties, and in the future, if there is only one laborer in the family, do not get on the ship, and form a routine to carry it out."

The money shopkeeper who followed him bowed down and promised, and Captain Xian said: "Since sweet potatoes are not easy to find in the Philippines, we only brought back about 100 catties, and a lot of gems and spices were brought back." ”

"Okay, this time the cargo will be given to the sailors who go to sea this time, and the sailors who will be killed or injured will be a little more."

"The old man thanked the owner for the sons on the boat, the income of one percent is enough for them to eat for decades, thank you to the owner."

"Don't thank me, old captain, running the sea is a very dangerous business, everyone works hard for Zhuangzi, I can't be stingy, this is what everyone deserves."

"The owner has also invested a lot of money, please don't give so much in the future, a trickle of water is a permanent solution."

"Okay, listen to the old captain, don't take it as an example, let's go, Zhuangzi has prepared a banquet for you, so that you can taste our newly produced liquor."

Everyone was happy, but the family that lost their relatives was bleak, but fortunately, Gao Buer gave a rich gift of thanks, of course, for the family of the deceased relatives, Gao Buer personally came to the door, one by one to condole, and instructed the money housekeeper to be especially compassionate. Sweet potatoes were planted first as a token of appreciation.

Because the sweet potatoes are not brought back, after selection, only seventy percent can be used as grain, Gao Fuji let people dig the cellar for storage, and arrange a special person to manage, has been prepared for trial planting in the spring of next year.

In the blink of an eye, autumn has begun, and a letter came from the northwest, saying that the troops and horses of the Turkic tribes of the steppe are being frequently mobilized, and there seems to be a situation in the border area. Also receiving this information was Yang Guang.

Yang Guang scolded in the court and said: "Shibi inherited the Han throne, not only reduced the annual tribute, but also repeatedly violated the border and came to the household. ”

Da Sui Meng came out of the household and said, "The minister is here." ”

"I ordered you to be the governor of the capital, and immediately mobilized an army of 100,000 to follow me to the west, so as to deter Xiaoxiao."

"Your Majesty, now that the people are withering due to the construction of the Eastern Capital and the digging of the canal, it is really not appropriate to go to war at this time, please think twice." Xiao Yu advised.

Yang Guang said unhappily: "Xiao Aiqing retreats, and anyone who persuades me again will be killed." Come to the general, hurry up and prepare. ”

The people who came bowed down and retreated.

Yang Guang said again: "Yu Wenkai." ”

Yuwenmou is the first hero to support the establishment, and everyone in the Yuwen family is regarded as a confidant by Yang Guang, Yuwenmou's eldest son Yuwenkai was exceptionally named a general, and the second son Yu Wenhua and the commander of the forbidden army can be said to be in power.

The Yuwen family is now also Yang Guang's die-hard diehard, and when he heard the emperor's call, Yuwen Kai immediately came out of the ranks.

Yang Guangdao: "Aiqing immediately mobilized the people to build the Great Wall in Yulin, Shaanxi, to stop the Turks from going south, if you want to spare the people's strength, it must be completed before I arrive, go." ”

Yu Wenkai bowed down and promised, he didn't plan to save people's power, after all, satisfying the emperor was the first thing.

The news of Yang Guang's preparation for the western tour soon reached Hangzhou.

Gaojiazhuang, drizzling outside, Gao Fuji was accompanying the three ladies to drink tea in the living room.

Xiao Yumei said: "How can Your Majesty be so inconsiderate of the people today, how long has the world been stable, there are thieves in Shandong, Hebei and other places who are ready to move." ”

Dugu Binglan also said: "Who said no, before the King of Jin, he was able to sympathize with the people, and he knew that the people were the foundation of the country, but now he is recruiting the people's power every year, and the population that was restored in the past few years has decreased sharply." ”

Su Xiaoxiao continued: "Yesterday, Steward Qian came back and reported that because of too much land in the past two years, grain prices have begun to fluctuate. ”

Gao Buer laughed and said: "I didn't expect that the three ladies would not go out of the boudoir every day, and they could also have insight into the affairs of the world and admire their husbands." ”

Xiao Yumei walked up to him, and her jade hand gently stroked his shoulder and said, "The husband is laughing at the concubine, but what the little sister said is not unreasonable, and there are indeed signs of turmoil today, so you should reserve some food in advance." ”

Gao Buer nodded, held her hand and said: "What Madame said is very true, but there are many unstable factors in Jiangnan at present, and I instructed the shopkeeper Dou in Chang'an not to return to Hangzhou for the time being, but to go directly to Taiyuan, build some granaries in Taiyuan, and reserve more grain while the grain price is still stable." ”

Dugu Binglan frowned slightly: "Does the husband think Li Yuan is reliable?" ”

"It doesn't matter if it's reliable or not, the key is that we must have enough strength ourselves, so I let Zhang Zhongping train in the northwest, and the grain reserves are also in Taiyuan to be prepared, after all, there are many unstable factors in the south, little miss, you ordered people to buy grain in Jinling, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Qiongzhou and other places, and transport it to our overseas islands, so you can't be wrong to prepare more."

"Does the husband also think that the world is about to be in chaos?" Xiao Yumei asked.

"The key depends on the emperor, if he can recuperate with the people now, and not blindly use force, the domestic situation should be under control, but if he is too eager to use force, and can't let the gate valve unite, I am afraid that the period of disaster is not far away."

Dugu Binglan hesitated: "Husband, have you ever thought of admonishing Your Majesty." ”

Without waiting for Gao Buer to speak, Xiao Yumei interrupted her and said, "Third sister, how can you have this idea? If she could listen to the advice, would you marry your husband? Prime Minister Gao Gong will not be in a different place, for the livelihood of a large family, I don't recommend my husband to do this, and you are not allowed to play privately, angering the current saint, the disaster of destruction will come immediately, you must be clear. ”

Dugu Binglan bowed to Xiao Yumei and said, "Little sister knows, please rest assured." ”

Gao Buer saw that the atmosphere was a little wrong, so he went to hug Dugu Binglan and said: "Lan'er can inform the Dugu family and suggest that they also prepare early, there is no need to say much about other things, after all, you are my wife now, and if you talk too much, it is not good for my father-in-law and uncle to misunderstand." ”

Dugu Binglan looked at Gao Buer gratefully, nodded and said, "Thank you, husband, I know how to do it." ”

The husband and wife chatted for a while, and Fang dispersed. Gao Buer is ready to take the people in Zhuangzi to take refuge in the sea once the situation in the south is out of control, of course, and now the world of great controversy is coming, if you don't fight, it will not be in vain, after all, it is the prince of the country, and the emperor gave him some right to train in the regiment, so he is also secretly training in Jiangnan, once the world changes, you can advance and retreat.