"Xuan'er, where is this back kitchen where you men come from? Go and talk to your mother. You, it's been more than half a year since you've been gone. In the past, at home, he had a fair complexion and looked like a scholar, but now what has become of him? Your eldest brother and second brother are already married at your age. Your business, because of this barbarian, has been delayed. Now that Sichuan Mansion has suffered such a big mess, I don't know when it will be calmed down. Luo Xifeng hurriedly pulled Du Xuan out of the kitchen.

Luo Xifeng is worried about the chaos in Sichuan Mansion, and there is no match between the ladies and Du Xuan. Although the Du family is a family of military attachés, it is also a famous family in western Sichuan. Although it is not as good as those scholarly families, it is also out of the category of ordinary people.

"Now that the Sichuan Mansion is in chaos like this, the barbarians will come to the door at any time, how can the child think about private matters?" Du Xuan said.

Luo Xifeng was very dissatisfied: "It's not your fault that the Sichuan Mansion is in chaos like this. Chiyangwei can stand tall, but it is your credit. Men should get married, women should get married, this is an eternal road of humanity, how can you not consider it?"

"I mean, now that the Sichuan Mansion is in turmoil, the broken family is broken, the fugitive is fleeing, where to find a suitable marriage? So, this matter is put aside for the time being, and after the children calm the Sichuan Mansion, there will always be a suitable one. Du Xuan said with a smile.

"It's fine. The third son of my family is the unicorn of the Du family, and the marriage cannot be perfunctory. Now we can only think about it in the long run. Luo Xifeng naturally would not agree to marry his son casually.

"That's right. Mother, I'm coming back this time, do you like the gift you brought?" Du Xuan hurriedly changed the subject.

"I like it, of course I like it, as long as it's from my son, I like it very much. Luo Xifeng was originally more partial to this youngest son, and when it came to the gift given by the third son, Luo Xifeng's face was very bright.

"Mother, there are still a lot of these things in Black Bear Castle, next time I will ask Du Feng to send them back to you one after another." If you are missing, ask someone to bring a letter. Du Xuan said.

"Okay, okay, my Xuan'er has the best filial piety. Mother is the most satisfied. Luo Xifeng hadn't smiled so happily for a long time.

Luo Xifeng still had something to worry about, and after the greetings were over, Luo Xifeng got down to business: "Xuan'er, your father is old, and he mainly does things safely. It may be contrary to what you think. Don't be mad at him. After all, you are father and son, not enemies. Can you save it?"

"Save it. Don't worry, mother, the child has already told his father. Now the smoke of Daqi is everywhere, and the barbarians are eyeing it. It is impossible to defend it, and it must take advantage of the situation. Du Xuan said.

"I don't understand these military affairs. When your father is old, he is not enterprising, he just wants to keep it, so if you have any ideas, do what you want. Could it be that your father would really blame you?" said Luo Xifeng.

Du Xuan nodded, with a smile on his face: "With the words of mother, it is enough." ”

"Xuan'er, among your three brothers, you have the most strategy, and your future achievements will definitely be above your two brothers. If your two brothers are in trouble in the future, you must help them more. You're brothers, after all. Luo Xifeng said.

"It's nature. The last time Mauihan City was defeated, all the war horses were given to the second brother. The second brother should also be strong now. Du Xuan said.

"Hmm. All three of you brothers are good. Luo Xifeng smiled.

"Madame, dinner is ready. Duane walked in and gave a report.

"Got it, let's get ready for dinner. Duane, you go and call the master to come over. Wait, Xuan'er, you go. The older this old guy gets, the more unscrupulous he becomes. Luo Xifeng pushed Du Xuan.

Du Xuan hurriedly got up: "My father also has my father's difficulties. Chiyangwei can be as solid as a rock, all of which are the work of his father. ”

"Don't defend your father. If Chiyang Wei is as solid as a rock, how can there be the danger of Chiyang City last time?" Luo Xifeng could see clearly.

In the middle of Luo Xifeng, the two fathers and sons of the Du family went back and forth at the family banquet, and some of the previous estrangements were finally resolved. Let the Luo family be full of joy.

Du Xuan stayed at home for a few days and then returned to Black Bear Castle. Du Changgeng and his wife knew that Du Xuan had a big move this winter. Nature will not stop him. After this winter, the Du family will become the loudest family in the west of Daqi.

During this period of time, Hu Benrui has clearly explored the situation of the Sichuan Mansion and various guards.

"Except for the Sichuan Mansion, which is slightly guarded, the rest of the guards are defenseless. The people's livelihood in various places is withering, and frozen bones can be seen everywhere. The people of Sichuan are miserable! After many raids by barbarians and rebellious troops, most of the people have no surplus food in their hands. If this continues, more than half of the people in Sichuan will starve to death this winter. Hu Benrui's words sent a chill down Du Xuan's spine.

"In this way, even if we wipe out the entire Sichuan Mansion, where will we get so much food to feed so many people?" Du Xuan said worriedly.

"It's not for nothing. Most of the guards in various places have not been broken by the barbarians, and they are all barbarians who have come to hang the barbarian flag, and the rebel army is coming, and the banner of the rebel army is hanging. It has not been looted. but took advantage of the chaos and snatched all the land and grain among the people into their own hands. If we attack these guards and grab the food in their hands, we should be able to sustain it until the beginning of spring next year. If a batch of grain is brought over from other places before the beginning of spring, the trouble in Sichuan can be relieved. Hu Benrui said.

"What do you think?" Du Xuan looked at the rest of the people again.

Wu Minglou stood up: "The south is rich in grain, if we take down the Sichuan Mansion, we can take the silver to the south to buy grain." There are boats in Songyangwei, and you can go to the south by sea to buy grain. ”

Yang Wancai disagreed with Wu Minglou's words: "It is true that the south is rich in grain, but now Daqi is in chaos. Even if there is food in the south, it will not be easy to sell. Besides, even if you can buy it. The surface of the Songyangwei River is frozen, and the boats can't get out at all. And even if you go to the south, you still need to worry about whether you can find a seller. Now the price of grain is bound to skyrocket, and you may not be able to buy food at a price several times the usual price. ”

"But if we don't do this, where else can we get food?" Wang Yuansen asked.

"I heard a friend who used to soak in the sea say that there are many small countries in the south of Daqi, and the temperature is mild all year round, so you can grow food. There should be plenty of food in these places. We should have been able to get what we needed in the past. Wu Minglou said.

"But we Black Bear Guard, no one has ever been to these places. Out of Sichuan Mansion is a smear. Who can lead the team?" Du Xuan said.

"I'll go! If the third prince can trust me, I am willing to lead the team to exchange food. Wu Minglou said.