si-mexico Chapter 428 Bet
Chapter 428 Bet
"Miss Liu, is there anything you wish to say to me?"
Lu Qingyao looked at her and could already see the wavering in her eyes.
Liu Qingqing lowered her eyes and shook her head again.
For two consecutive days.
She followed Lu Qingyao to distribute porridge to the people, called on them to repair roads, dredge blocked irrigation ditches, and distribute millet to the people.
All the people who participated in road repair, canal dredging, and house repair were entitled to receive millet.
She even hired local people to help her cultivate large tracts of grassland, preparing to raise cattle and sheep there.
It attracted many homeless people.
On this day, they stood atop the city tower once more.
Liu Qingqing couldn't help but ask, "Madam, the amount of grain distributed these days is not small. Instead of asking the court for grain or money, you're paying out of your own pocket. Is it worth it?"
The Lu family was falsely accused of embezzling military funds, a fact known throughout the land.
If it were someone else, they probably would have rebelled long ago.
She's doing just that; she donated grain to the imperial court, and now she's even using her own money to help the court appease the border people.
Even without considering the cost, she could easily imagine that Lu Qingyao had spent a huge sum of money here.
If the northern barbarians were to attack, all her investments would be wiped out.
Lu Qingyao didn't answer her directly, but only asked, "Do you know why the Northern Barbarians have been tirelessly invading us for the past six months?"
Liu Qingqing nodded: "Seize grain and cities."
This is common knowledge.
Lu Qingyao asked again, "As the saying goes, an army marches on its stomach. The supplies needed for war are like flowing water. Where do you think the supplies came from to support the Northern Barbarians in this protracted war?"
Except for this time, they never fought to the death, but they also never retreated.
It's like we're just wasting time with them.
Liu Qingqing: ……
She didn't understand why Lu Qingyao would tell such things to a maid like her.
Or have they already begun to suspect her?
"Madam, I am but a woman with limited knowledge and understanding, and I cannot comprehend these matters of state. I am filled with trepidation."
Lu Qingyao raised an eyebrow; this girl really spoke with perfect tact.
She looks to be about the same age as Feng'er, yet she is so shrewd.
She tests you repeatedly, she's good at acting and pretending, and she's so calm that you can't guess what she's thinking.
He is also extremely skilled.
He was indeed a very good spy.
However, she was definitely not as good at pretending as her master, and perhaps she was unaware of the collusion between Prince Chen and the Northern Barbarians.
Lu Qingyao ignored her pretense and continued, "You probably already guessed it. It must be that powerful officials in the court colluded with the Northern Barbarians to achieve some goal. They were acting like traitors, colluding with foreign forces, allowing the Northern Barbarians to eat the grain of the Great Liang while attacking the cities of the Great Liang and killing the people of the Great Liang..."
Liu Qingqing: ……
Lu Qingyao doesn't play by the rules at all, and I couldn't keep up with her at all.
She lowered her eyes and looked down, as if she really couldn't understand.
But she was actually quite surprised.
When Prince Su was recruiting soldiers and buying horses, he secretly exchanged grain and tea with the northern barbarians for horses.
King Su died.
The powerful and influential figures that Lu Qingyao mentioned but did not name.
They traded grain from Daliang, but what they traded wasn't horses, but siege warfare.
What kind of important person would be able to make such a big deal?
Liu Qingqing was startled.
In addition, Prince Chen ordered him to kill the commander-in-chief and seize the military seal.
This is not only an attempt to seize power, but also treason and collusion with the enemy...
She kept her head down, not wanting Lu Qingyao to see the emotions in her eyes.
She couldn't interfere with the princes' struggle for the throne; it didn't matter to her.
Using one's own food to feed the enemy—isn't that the work of a madman, utterly insane?
She never imagined that Prince Chen would be this kind of person.
She had taken her mother to see a doctor in town when she fainted right in front of Prince Chen's carriage.
Prince Chen, known as a virtuous prince, would naturally not sit idly by.
They took the mother and child directly back to the mansion for treatment.
Out of gratitude, they have served him faithfully for so many years.
Even if it means death, I would be willing to accept it.
I used to think it was nothing.
But now, she's hesitant about whether to carry out the mission.
"Miss Liu, I will be setting off for the capital tomorrow. Think carefully about whether you want to leave the General's Mansion or continue to serve me as a servant." Lu Qingyao had been speaking earnestly for a long time and was now very tired.
back home.
They probably all know that she's going to return to Beijing tomorrow.
My eldest brother, second brother, and Feng'er have all returned.
After dinner.
The two gave their younger sister a series of instructions, asking her to take good care of their wife, children, and parents.
Then her second brother stuffed a box into her arms: "Little sister, this is for you. Read it on the way."
The two are border guards, and they will probably have to stay here for most of their lives.
He misses his wife and children, but is unable to fulfill his filial duties to his parents.
But they couldn't bear to see them suffer here in this remote region.
Moreover, the emperor would not allow them to leave the capital.
With countless expectations and reluctance, he personally escorted his younger sister back to her room: "Little sister, get some rest early, we have to travel tomorrow."
“Brother, we will meet again soon. When I get back, I will have the caravan send you portraits of my sister-in-law and the children.”
"Good...very good..."
Lu Qingyao watched the two leave before closing the door and going to sleep.
I tossed and turned, unable to sleep, not a bit sleepy at all.
My mind is filled with a jumble of thoughts.
Mu Yunji was unsure how to respond to her feelings.
These past few days, I've been having Xiuxiu deliver the food and medicine to him, so I can avoid him.
There was also a large sum of money invested in Cangzhou.
Everything she did could only be won back through peace talks between the two countries and the reopening of trade.
With the opening of the border market, people from both countries could openly trade goods such as grain, horses, and tea, each getting what they needed.
They wouldn't stoop to doing those underhanded things.
But if war breaks out again, she will lose everything.
But she was willing to transport grain and cloth to Cangzhou to provide the best possible environment for the troops stationed there.
She was gambling, gambling that the world would be peaceful and tranquil for the next ten years or so.
After tossing and turning several times, she fell into a deep sleep, only to be awakened in the middle of the night by a knock on the door.
"Sister, wake up..."
Lu Qingyao has always been a light sleeper, and the knocking was quite loud. She suddenly sat up, casually threw on a coat, and got out of bed to open the door.
I recognized Xiuxiu's voice immediately.
"what happened?"
"Sister, the enemy launched a sudden night attack. Brother Lu, Second Brother Lu, and Brother Feng rushed to the military camp. The Duke is worried about them and wants to go too..."
"Go stop him."
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