According to Shangguan Yu, the emperor was aware of the situation, but he was very dissatisfied.
But I heard Shangguan Yu continue to say: "The palace of the Han Dynasty is loyal to the emperor and protects the country, and the people of Zixiao City are also willing to share the worries for the king. But even if they borrow food from the North in batches, it is still a large amount, even if the whole people of Zixiao City tighten their pants.
The belt can provide up to 50% of the food supply, I hope the emperor will tell you clearly."
When the emperor heard 50% of what he said, he withdrew the smile he had just shown.
Knowing that the Han Palace was not easy to manipulate, the emperor did not summon other officials to discuss it, just because he was afraid that Long Yan would be upset.
"The winter wheat has been harvested. I heard that the yield is high again. The autumn harvest is coming soon. There is no shortage of food in Zixiao City now." The emperor paused and then said: "What's more, next year the winter wheat will be planted more widely, and there is no war at the border. Han Wang
There should be no problem if the government comes up with 80%."
Knowing that the emperor was dissatisfied, Shangguan Yu said calmly:
"The army must have sufficient food and grass. Soldiers must train every day even if there is no war. Without good physical fitness, it will be difficult to resist the enemy in the future. Moreover, the production of food depends on God's reward. I cannot guarantee what the production will be next year. So.
, this year we can provide at most 60% of the food supply. The situation next year can only be decided then."
Before Shangguan Yu came to Beijing, he visited Bai Ling's house in Zidong City. Even if the food and grass provided to Beidi this year were all provided by the Han Palace, it would be enough.
But Shangguan Yu just didn't want the emperor to get his wish and let him be the hand-off shopkeeper.
The food in the national treasury is sufficient compared to previous years, but it is definitely not much. This has been the practice throughout the ages. It is necessary to store enough spare food for at least two years.
Firstly, they are afraid of natural disasters, and secondly, they are afraid of war.
When the treasury was really empty, Shangguan Yu would spend all his money to help the court without complaining.
But it is obviously not the case now. The emperor just wants to plot against the Han Palace, and maybe he will tax Zixiao City next.
"Is this what the King of Han meant?" the emperor asked solemnly.
"Back to the emperor, when I leave the military camp, my father has ordered that everyone in the army eat together to avoid wasting a grain of food." Shangguan Yu replied in disguise.
This is also the result of the discussion between father and son, and it was made for the emperor to see.
The emperor's face turned darker, but he could only say dryly: "The King of Han is indeed loyal and patriotic. Zi Yuan will go back first. I will discuss this matter with the Ministry of Household Affairs. The Han Palace will share the worries of the court, and I will definitely reward you afterwards."
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The emperor was unhappy, and the reward he planned to give was temporarily suppressed.
"I thank the Lord for your kindness on behalf of my father." Shangguan Yu bowed to the emperor in a formal manner and left without changing his expression, as if he did not notice that the emperor's face was getting darker and darker.
If winter wheat had not been planted in the north, the problem of grain and grass this year would have been enough to worry the Han Palace.
Without Bai Ling's help, Shangguan Yu would really have to ask everyone to tighten their belts to share your worries.
On the way out of the palace, Shangguan Yu hummed a ditty silently. His little girl was his lucky star!
You have to get married and go home as soon as possible.
Well, let's ask for an imperial edict later. This will also show our respect for Bai Ling. No one will dare to belittle him, and it can save a reward for the emperor, right?
In the imperial study room, the emperor was so angry that he opened up all the imperial cases, but he didn't know that Shangguan Yu was scolding him in his heart. He was thinking about how to marry a wife, otherwise he would be so angry that he would vomit blood.
Bai Ling traveled for several days and finally returned home, pulling several carriages.
Now that the Bai family is an official, there are no restrictions on buying a carriage, as long as you have money.
"You girl, you came back as soon as you came back. Why did you bring these old things back? Did the money I sent you go to buy things for your family? When you go out, you have to be kind to yourself. Don't waste your money.
, doesn’t this make my parents feel distressed?”
Bai Liu's concern turned into nagging after seeing something.
Bai Ling felt warm in her heart after hearing this. She hugged Bai Liu and choked with sobs: "Mom, I miss you so much, please give me a hug."
Bai Liu's eyes turned red, and she slapped Bai Ling hard on the back, laughing and scolding: "You are so old, you are still acting like a bitch like my mother, and you are not afraid of being laughed at."
"Whoever wants to laugh, just laugh. I miss my mother." Bai Ling put his chin on Bai Liu's shoulder, looked at the family in front of him and said, "I miss my dad too, and I miss my eldest sister and little sister. I won't go away from home anymore."
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"Then you won't get married?" Baicao asked with a smile.
"I don't get married as early as my eldest sister."
Bai Ling replied teasingly:
"I bought my eldest sister a shop in the capital, and a village for her dowry. When my eldest sister marries to the capital, she won't have to worry about losing property. I also bought a house for my family, this time I bought it in my father's name.
, that will be the eldest sister’s natal home from now on. If the eldest brother-in-law dares to bully you, the eldest sister will go back to live in her natal home.”
Bai Cao blushed when she was told that, and gave Bai Ling a hard look, "You are the only one who knows how to bully me because you are so sharp-tongued."
"My parents have to make the decision for me! I went to the capital to buy a dowry for my eldest sister, but my eldest sister said that I bullied her. This is unjust." Bai Ling refused.
Bai Ling bought a small village by himself, and through Xiao Mu's relationship, he bought a large village and two shops.
Bai Ling kept the big village and a smaller shop, and planned to give the small village and the larger shop to Baicao as a dowry.
The output of Zhuangzi is not much, but it is enough for the family in bad times. After all, the population of Yang Fan's house is not large.
Whether you rent out a large shop or open your own shop, you can make a lot of money.
"I'm asking you to spend money again. I'm very touched. I'll cook you some of your favorite dishes tonight. Is that okay?"
Bai Cao was naturally moved to accept so many things from Bai Ling, and she didn't intend to refuse pretentiously at this time.
Perhaps because everyone in the family is taking care of the dowry seriously, Baicao is looking forward to the wedding more and more.
With your mother's family protecting you, life should be easy in the future, right?
The worst outcome is that she reconciles again, and this time she won't be bruised and bruised. The daughter of the Bai family shouldn't be tortured.
No one knew what Bai Cao was thinking. After the family entered the house, they all sat and listened to Bai Ling talk about what happened during this period.
Not wanting to worry her family, Bai Ling didn't say anything about the Xiao family and didn't mention those rumors, making her family think that she just went home after finishing her work.
And the whole family also made a tacit agreement not to say anything about the Ouyang family's request for an equal wife, so that Bai Ling wouldn't have to worry about it again.
"Second sister, from the carts of leather you had sent back, I selected some to be made for my family, and the rest will be made into ready-made clothes to sell. This time I won't give you the capital, and I will give you 50% of the money I earn.
, don’t push it either." Bai Cao said before going to the kitchen.
"Then I've made a profit. If I buy more good leather later, I can still make a lot more." Bai Ling agreed with a smile. This was the eldest sister giving her money in disguise.
"You girl, those carts of furs cost a lot of money, right? After receiving your letter, your father and I went from house to house delivering furs, but the clan elders were so happy that they said they would be able to wear furs in this life.
, it’s all because of girl Bai Ling.”
Mrs. Bai Liu still has some pain in her body, but that’s all money.
"Bianguan fur is cheap. For the price of one here, you can buy several there. But good quality leather is not common, and the price must be half as much. This business will have to be done in the future." Bai Ling explained with a smile, fearing that Bai Liu