Chapter 169 Give Mother and Son a Way to Live

Some things are unavoidable. The main wife passed away and left a son and a daughter, and the concubine has two sons. Naturally, he favors his own son, and some conflicts arise unconsciously.

They are all his children, which side do you let him lean towards? He knows some things well, but he can only pretend to be confused.

However, he knew the temperament of the eldest son. Knowing a son is like a father, and he can still hold it down when he is alive. If he is not here, he really can't imagine what will happen to the mother and son. He knew very well that the three mother and son were not his son's opponents at all, but they were unwilling to settle down, in order to understand everything.

So he regretted it. If he hadn't married back then and only had one son and one daughter, many things would have been easier to handle.

Shao Pingbo, who climbed up to the attic, came behind Shao Dengyun, and bowed his hands facing his father's majestic back, "Father!"

Shao Dengyun turned his back and said, "I'm going to the capital to beg for food this time, so I'm going to make things difficult for you."

Shao Pingbo: "It's not surprising that some people in the capital are coveting the land of Beizhou. Fortunately, my son survived his life. The supplies should cross the river in a few days, and the distribution has already been arranged by my son."

Shao Dengyun sighed softly: "The successive disaster years, I don't know if it is God's punishment for me."

Shao Pingbo: "Father is serious. Natural disasters are unpredictable and cannot be controlled by humans. However, after the disaster, we can do our best to minimize losses. The flooded area in front of us is gradually receding. Some things should be implemented as soon as possible. My son suggested that we should use work as a substitute for disaster relief food to call the victims to work, and clear the damaged and blocked channels as soon as possible. This will not only ensure that the victims have food, but also ensure the farming in the second half of the year, so that Beizhou can recover as soon as possible."

Shao Dengyun: "Very good, sure!"

Shao Pingbo cupped his hands and continued: "This flood has also fully exposed the lack of water conservancy facilities in Beizhou. My son suggests sending people to explore around as soon as possible, come up with an overall plan, and then concentrate on the construction of water conservancy projects in Beizhou, constructing the main channel for water storage and irrigation. In times of drought, water from the big river can be diverted for irrigation, and floods can be drained in time. At least in times of disaster, the disaster can pass quickly. , it can greatly reduce the impact of the disaster. As long as this project is completed, within a few years, Beizhou will be in a different situation!"

Shao Dengyun: "It's easy to say. Such a large project consumes countless financial and material resources. Where can there be so many workers?"

Shao Pingbo: "It's impossible to spread it all at once, and we can't afford it, but it can be implemented in steps, first to ensure the main grain-producing areas. Encourage wealthy households to contribute money and produce grain, and call the victims to work. Whoever completes the area will own the fertile land in that area. This will definitely encourage a large number of wealthy households to participate. In this way, we will not spend much money. We can even allow overseas wealthy households to come in and participate. , Grain is also produced in Beizhou, so it is natural to give priority to Beizhou."

Shao Dengyun put his hands on the railing, still turned his back and said, "Have you thought about it? If you do this, ordinary people will not be the opponents of those wealthy households. I am afraid that many people's lands will be invaded in disguise."

Shao Pingbo: "This pain is unbearable, and the sacrifices that should be faced must be faced. Those retail households only care about their own families. It is impossible for them to work consciously. They are all for themselves. There is no way to complete such a large project in a piece of loose sand. Someone must organize it. There is no benefit. Those rich households are willing to pay for this. As long as everyone can see the obvious benefits, it will definitely attract wealthy households outside Beizhou. He will come to work after hearing the news, and can gradually and quickly complete the water conservancy construction outside the main grain-producing areas with the help of human and financial resources from outside the state."

"The more perfect the irrigation project is, the better the food supply can be maintained, and the more people will gather from all directions. In this troubled world, people from outside the state will come to Beizhou to have food to eat, and they will take root. They will naturally become Beizhou people. As long as the population is prosperous, Beizhou will have enough soldiers. If the population is prosperous, business will naturally prosper, and wealth will naturally gather here. After a few years, Beizhou will be a land of prosperity. This is the long-term foundation of our Shao family!"

"Of course, this year's post-disaster replanting must be done first, and get through the current predicament first, otherwise there will be trouble."

Shao Dengyun: "For this matter, you should come up with a detailed charter first."

"Yes!" Shao Pingbo responded, took out another paper raft from his sleeve, and offered it respectfully with both hands: "Father!"

Shao Dengyun looked back, turned around slowly, took the paper raft, looked down, and muttered twice, "Beizhou King, Beizhou King, a piece of candy...I've seen this before, do you know who did it?"

"Niu Youdao! I met him on the way back from the capital..." Shao Pingbo explained the general situation.

Shao Dengyun dusted the paper in his hand, "The intention is vicious, this is to drive a wedge between our father and son."

Shao Pingbo: "Father learned a lesson."

"If you take over Beizhou, what are you going to do with their mother and child?"

Shao Dengyun suddenly said such a sentence.

Shao Pingbo was taken aback, and looked at him blankly. Although he quickly guessed what it meant, he didn't dare to answer.

He was able to climb from a small pawn to the position of a general who holds the power of soldiers and horses. His father looks rough, but he is a careless and careful person. The military power in Beizhou is under his father's control. The generals and generals are all his father's people, and it is difficult for others to get involved. Whoever holds the military power in Beizhou controls Beizhou, and the practice schools such as Dachan Mountain will naturally support him.

"Father's words made the son panic." Shao Pingbo bowed his head and replied.

Shao Dengyun raised the paper in his hand, "I know what you are worried about, don't worry, I will not let it succeed. Today I can tell you clearly that you are the son of the Shao family, whether it is in terms of ability or age, the Shao family business will eventually be handed over to you. The mere nursery rhyme just wants to provoke our father and son, so I have underestimated me, Shao Dengyun. I will increase my support for you in the future. Just do what you have to do, and don't be shy."

"Thank you father for your trust." Shao Pingbo replied in a regular manner.

Shao Dengyun: "But I want to know how you will deal with their mother and child in the future."

Shao Pingbo: "Erniang is also my mother, Wubo and Fubo are also my younger brothers, so naturally..."

Shao Dengyun interrupted loudly: "I'm not as thoughtful as you, don't go around talking to me about those useless things!"

There was silence at the scene, it was very difficult for Shao Pingbo to answer this question, and he didn't know if his father was testing himself.

The butler beside him, Yang Shuang, didn't dare to breathe. He didn't expect Shao Dengyun to bring up such a topic suddenly. Even he, the butler, was embarrassed to hear it. He backed away slowly, preparing to leave to avoid suspicion.

Shao Dengyun squinted, "Did I let you go?"

Yang Shuang's footsteps froze, and he lowered his head and dared not move.

What can Shao Pingbo say? He was silent for a while, and said: "Be filial as your own mother, the two younger brothers..."

"I want to hear the truth!" Shao Dengyun interrupted him again.

Faced with his father's majesty, Shao Pingbo was in a dilemma, what should he say? If you say yes, you don’t believe it, but if you say no, can you accept it?

"Ah!" Shao Dengyun sighed softly, "Promise me, give them a way to survive!"

At this point, Shao Pingbo understood that his father should have confided his heart, and slowly raised his head and said, "Does father really want to hear his son's heart? I'm afraid it won't sound good to say it!"

Shao Dengyun looked at him, waiting for his next words.

Shao Pingbo mustered up his courage, and said bravely: "There is no need for some disturbances. It's not because my son is unfeeling, but because I'm afraid that some people will not be reconciled to it. It's no good for anyone to cause trouble! If my son takes power in Beizhou, he will remove all the powers of their mother and son, and let them be rich men who are idle at home."

"I hope this is your truth!" Shao Dengyun nodded slightly, and after a while of silence, he waved his hands helplessly, "Go do your own thing."

After going down the attic, Shao Pingbo came to the Political Affairs Hall.

A group of people in the hall stood up and saluted, "Young Master!"

The two brothers Shao Wubo and Shao Fubo respectfully called out Big Brother.

"How is Er Niang?" Shao Pingbo asked lightly.

Shao Wubo replied: "Mother is well."

"You guys go about your business, I'll go say hello!" Shao Pingbo dropped his words and left.

After leaving the political affairs hall, he went all the way to the main courtyard of the inner house, asked his servants to inform him, and waited in the courtyard.

After a while, a woman in Chinese clothes came quickly, it was Shao Dengyun's concubine, Ruan Shi, who heard that Shao Pingbo was coming, and came out to greet her with a smile on her face, "Brother is here."

"Meet Erniang!" Shao Pingbo saluted respectfully, "How is Erniang?"

"Okay, long time no see. I heard that you went to the capital and you were tired all the way?" Ruan Shiqin stretched out her hand to invite, "Hurry up and sit in the room."

Shao Pingbo followed the order and went to the hall. He knew that the other party's hospitality was somewhat genuine. He knew that he was moved out by his father and divided the family before he got married.

Ruan was busy for a while, and asked someone to bring a bowl of soup, "This is the soup I just made."

"I've just had enough." Shao Pingbo declined, but he didn't dare to eat her food.

Knowing that she put a hot face in vain, this one never eats her own food, so she waved someone to take it down, Ruan said with a smile: "Brother, you are over thirty, you are not young, even your two brothers who are not up to date have run around with their children, you should think about it for the rest of your life, I recently saw a few ladies from great families, how about bringing them to meet you someday?"

"Okay!" Shao Pingbo responded with a nod, and started another topic, "Er Niang, that girl Liu Er shouldn't be indulged, it's better not to let her go out from now on."

Ruan said with a smile: "It's nothing indulgent, she just wants to learn some poetry and songs, which is a good thing."

Shao Pingbo didn't appreciate it, "Er Niang, I'm here to let you pass a message to some people. I'm just such a younger sister. If something happens to me, it's best not to make any crooked ideas on Liu Er. Liu Er is precious. I promised my mother to take good care of her. If something happens to her, it's okay to kill two people! Er Niang, I still have work, so I'll resign first!"