Chapter 913

The mother and daughter were talking, when Quan Nuo walked in and said, "Second princess, it's getting late, you should go back and rest, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it tomorrow."

When Liu Er heard that it was already half past Hai, she immediately stood up and said, "Mother, then you should go to bed earlier."

After Liu'er left, Yu Xi went to the study to continue reviewing the papers. It wasn't until the second quarter of midnight that Yu Xi finished reviewing the papers. At this time, she was too sleepy to keep her eyes open.

Although Madam Quan felt distressed, she still said: "The medicine bath is ready, you can go to bed after soaking!"

Yuxi knew that Nanny was doing it for her own good, so she lost all of Nanny Quan's heart.

Aunt Quan wanted to give Yuxi a massage, but Yuxi stopped her: "Auntie, it's getting late, go and rest! For the massage, just let Tong Fang come."

Sister Quan said: "I'm old, and I don't feel sleepy. Besides, I'm not as busy as you, so I can catch up on sleep anytime if I'm mentally weak."

Yuxi couldn't hold back Nanny Quan, so she had to follow her.

Sister Quan squeezed Yuxi's shoulders and asked, "When will the prince arrive?" When the prince is back, Yuxi won't have to be so busy.

Yuxi said: "I should have arrived in Yucheng in these two days!" From Yucheng back to Haocheng, if it takes more than a month with the army, if it only takes more than ten days to get there with personal guards.

Mother Quan thought about Zaozao in Yucheng, and said: "The princess has suffered enough this time. When she comes back this time, let her take care of her body." Previously, Zaozao was vomiting and diarrhea because of the cold. They all know this.

Yuxi hummed and said, "It's going to be troublesome for Mammy again." In fact, Tong Fang can do all these things, but it's about her and the children, and Mammy has to do it herself.

Sister Quan said with a smile: "I have something to do, so I don't feel like I'm idle."

Yuxi laughed and said: "Mommy, no one dares to say that you are idle, because you can't be idle." In the palace, Zaozao and Brother Hao respect Quanmama as an elder. The people below are all respectful and respectful to Madam Quan, but they dare not show any slights.

Sister Quan smiled and said, "It's because I can't be idle. By the way, the Second Princess will be fourteen soon, and the marriage should be put on the agenda." She specifically said that Liu'er's marriage was not due to Sister Quan. What idea, but she was afraid that Yuxi would fall asleep if she didn't talk. On such a day, it is easy to catch cold if you fall asleep in the bathtub.

Yu Xi smiled and said: "It's still early, it won't be too late to talk about it after Liu'er and Ji."

Sister Quan asked: "The lord seems to intend to promise the Second Princess to Cui Mo's eldest son, Cui Weiqi." If Yunqing really had this intention, he would definitely tell Yuxi.

Yuxi nodded and said: "My lord has this idea, and Wei Qi's child is really good. But whether this can be done depends on the wishes of the two children." Whether it is the Cui family or Cui Weiqi himself, Yu Xi Very satisfied. But it's useless for her to be satisfied, Liu'er and Cui Weiqi both have to be willing.

Sister Quan didn't like to hear these words: "Our Liu'er is outstanding in everything, what else does the Cui family have to choose?" Only Liu'er despises Cui Weiqi, but it's not Cui Weiqi's fault for her family Willow's. When people are old, they especially protect their shortcomings.

Yuxi smiled and said: "Our Liu'er is outstanding in everything, but we can't be liked by everyone! Mommy, we all have our own favorites." Even Han Yuchen, who is all over the country, cannot be liked by everyone. like.

This is the reason, but it sounds uncomfortable. Mother Quan snorted coldly and said, "There are many good young men in this pick city, and he is not alone."

"Mom, I'm just making an analogy, why do you have to be serious." The older a person is, the more childlike he becomes. Although Mammy is not that serious, her occasional words and deeds make Yu Xi dumbfounded, just like now. It's just an analogy,

Mammy was getting serious.

Nurse Quan said: "I didn't take it seriously." After a pause, Nurse Quan asked: "By the way, did Liu Er say who she wants to marry?"

Thinking of this, Yu Xi couldn't help laughing: "She said she wanted to find someone like her father." Not only Brother Hao's four brothers, but also Liu Er admired Yun Qing very much. Otherwise, he would not refer to Yunqing when looking for a husband-in-law.

Sister Quan also knew what Liu Er meant, so she said worriedly: "It's not easy to find!" Yun Qing has many shortcomings, but he is devoted to Yu Xi, and even drank the best son for Yu Xi's sake. medicine. In today's world, such dedicated men are rare.

Yuxi was not worried, and said: "With me and the lord, no matter who Liu'er marries, she will not be wronged." She can let Zaozao live as she wants, and she will definitely not let Liu'er go to another house to be wronged of.

Sister Quan smiled and said, "That's true." As Liu'er, no matter who she married into, she would not dare to let her be wronged.

Before I knew it, two quarters of an hour passed. After fetching warm water and rinsing, Yuxi went to bed.

A good night's sleep.

Outside Linzhou City, many disaster victims die every day. Liu Yongnan boarded the city wall and looked at the shacks in twos and threes not far from the city, feeling uncomfortable. Because the city gates are not open, these victims cannot come in, and they will die if they wait, so those who can leave will leave, and those who stay will not be able to leave.

Even Liu Yongnan, who was used to life and death, couldn't bear to look at these yellow and emaciated victims below the city. But he knew that no matter how hard he could bear it, there was nothing he could do. He can still help with three to five or even three to five hundred, but he can't afford to accommodate so many victims.

Li Jun, who was following behind, endured and endured, and finally said: "General, if we don't rescue them, they will surely die. General, let's find a way to save them!" Li Jun, formerly known as Li Erpao, is Aunt Jia Husband now. Because of his bravery in battle and not fear of death, he has now been promoted to the fifth-rank defense.

Gu Li scolded: "You are a general and don't want to save them? But we are too busy to take care of ourselves, how can we have the ability to save them?"

Li Jun said: "General, we can completely follow the example of nine years ago and recruit young and strong men into the army and allow them to bring some of their families into the customs." It is also because he has suffered this that Li Jun really wants to help these victims.

Seeing that Liu Yongnan didn't speak, Li Jun continued: "General, your lord's achievement in destroying Beicap this time is an inexhaustible contribution. But also, we lost more than 200,000 horses and horses in this attack on Beicap. Lost With so many people, we must recruit soldiers."

Too many young and middle-aged people have died in these years, and recruiting another 200,000 will be a heavy burden on the common people. Of course, Li Jun didn't dare to say this.

Liu Yongnan said, "You do have some knowledge."

Li Jun said: "It's all just wishful thinking." The main reason is that he has personal experience, so he knows the pain best.

Liu Yongnan said: "I will write a note to the princess." If the princess disagrees, there is nothing he can do. In fact, even if the princess disagrees, it is understandable. After all, they are too busy to take care of themselves due to disasters in their territory, so there is no energy left to help them.

This brochure was delivered to Yuxi as quickly as possible. After reading the excerpt, Yu Xi fell into deep thought.

Xu Wu asked: "Princess, but is there any change in Linzhou City?" Linzhou City is on the border with Hebei, if there is a war, it will be very dangerous there.

Yu Xi shook her head and said: "Liu Tienan said that many soldiers were lost in the Beiyao war. We can recruit those young and middle-aged men from among the refugees to join the army. This will not only solve the problem of the source of soldiers, but also help some of the refugees."

Xu Wu nodded and said: "Princess, more than 200,000 soldiers and horses were lost in the first battle of the Northern Captivity. When the prince comes back, he must recruit soldiers. If some people can be recruited from the refugees, it will also reduce the burden on the common people. .”

Yu Xi glanced at Xu Wu, but said nothing.

Xu Wu soon came to his senses, the idea of ​​recruiting soldiers from the victims was first proposed by the princess. If it was feasible, the princess would have implemented it long ago. Xu Wu asked: "Princess, is there any embarrassment?"

Yu Xi hummed without explaining.

Xu Wu was silent for a while and then said: "Princess, we were able to help some of the victims in such difficulties nine years ago. Now our situation is more than ten times better than nine years ago. Why can't we help them?"

Yu Xi was silent for a while and said: "This matter is not as simple as you think." After a pause, Yu Xi looked at Xu Wu and said: "If there is a drought in the northern captivity and you have food in your hand, you will help them ?"

Xu Wu said without thinking, "No." If he had the ability, he would attack them while they were in disaster.

"The reason is the same. These disaster victims are people under the rule of the imperial court, and the imperial court and us are bound to have a life-and-death battle in the future. How do you let the ministers below think of helping their people under such circumstances?" Being in a high position, So There are more things to worry about.

Xu Wudao: "Princess, we are recruiting some soldiers from the refugees, and we are not helping them for free." He knew that many people would object if they were helping for free.

Yuxi said: "If the news is released that we are going to recruit soldiers from among the refugees, the people affected by the disaster will flock to them. You can imagine what the scene will be like. The responsibility that should have been the imperial court is likely to be passed on It's on us." The court lightened the burden, but they increased it.

Yu Xi doesn't bear with those refugees, and wants to help them, but she must consider the overall situation. If the imperial court can't appease these refugees, they will definitely rebel in order to survive. If the people rebelled, the court would definitely suppress the rebellion. In this way, the power of the imperial court will be weakened, and they will be able to get twice the result with half the effort when they attack the capital in the future.

Xu Wu was stunned, he didn't expect so many twists and turns: "Princess, maybe the imperial court can quickly put down these rebels?"

Yu Xi said lightly: "Before we attack the capital, the imperial army will not be able to put down these rebels."

Xu Wu finally understood: "Princess, you mean that we are secretly supporting these rebels?"

Yu Xi didn't answer this question, but just said: "It's fine to know some things, you don't have to say it." She was going to provide food, weapons and equipment to those rebels at that time.

Yu Xi looked at Xu Wu's back and sighed. The heights are extremely cold, she now has a deep understanding. If she could help these victims, she would have done so long ago, and she would not wait until now. In this position, what you look at is no longer right or wrong, but the overall situation.

For lunch, Xu Wu ate at Huo Changqing's place. Huo Changqing saw that Xu Wu's expression was not quite right, and asked: "What's wrong with you, are you out of your mind?"

Xu Wu thought for a while, and after letting Ade go out, he relayed the conversation with Yuxi. After finishing speaking, Xu Wu lowered his head and said: "I feel very sad after listening to the princess's words." It's not that I can't trust Ade, but that Ade doesn't know what to say. There are many things, it is best not to let him know.

After hearing this, Huo Changqing felt baffled and asked, "Why are you uncomfortable?"

Xu Wu said: "Princess..." He swallowed back the words that followed.

Huo Changqing asked: "Do you think Zao Zao's mother did something wrong?"

It was precisely because he felt right that he was so entangled.

Huo Changqing said: "Zaozao's mother didn't do anything wrong in this matter. On the contrary, I think she did a good job. If we followed the example of nine years ago and recruited soldiers from among the refugees, we would have expanded the source of soldiers, but we would also help the court The burden has been reduced. The most important thing is that the old and the weak, women and children are not capable of rebelling, and they have to rely on these young and middle-aged people to rebel." At that time, they supported the rebel army and weakened the military power of the imperial court. In this way, it will save trouble when they attack the capital.

Xu Wu smiled bitterly: "I know." Although he could understand it, he just couldn't accept it for a while.

Huo Changqing frowned and asked, "What are you struggling with? What do those refugees have to do with you?"

Xu Wu was silent for a while and said: "I just think that the princess has changed a lot, and she has become a little scary." In the past, the princess helped the orphans of the martyrs, and even opened a nursery, helping many people. In Xu Wu's mind, Yu Xi was benevolent and generous, but now she has become particularly cold. Now the princess, in order to achieve her goal, has put so many people's lives at risk. Such a princess made him feel terrible.

Knowing what Xu Wu was thinking, Huo Changqing said: "When she is in her position to seek her own government, Zao Zao's mother must start from the overall situation in that position, instead of acting on her own will."

Xu Wu said with some difficulty: "Father, do you think the princess will, will she really become..."

Huo Changqing interrupted him, and said in a cold voice: "Since you also think that Zaozao's mother did nothing wrong in this matter, why are you talking nonsense?"

In front of Huo Changqing, Xu Wu didn't hide his thoughts: "I'm just a little worried." He was worried that Yuxi would really become a terrible woman like Wu Yan. Now it is possible to disregard the lives of so many people for the sake of profit, and it is also possible to abandon husbands and children for the sake of power in the future.

Huo Changqing shook his head and said: "Brother Hao had smallpox, have you forgotten?" He also had these worries before, but after so many things happened, he gave up this idea. Maybe the Han family is really keen on power, but the most important thing in her mind is her children. With this alone, it is impossible for her to become the second Wu Ling.

Xu Wu didn't say anything for a while, and then said: "I was thinking too much."

Huo Changqing looked at Xu Wu and said: "Go home for the next two days and have a good rest. Leave the matter in the mansion to Daniel!" In this state, it is not suitable to stay in the palace. If not, it would not be a good thing for Xu Wu to let Han see the clue.

Xu Wu nodded and said, "Okay." (To be continued)