Looking at Shen Yunhe's serious expression, he still trembled with fear when he said this.

He had just taken office not long ago, and the previous county magistrate was needed in the imperial city and had been recalled.

County Magistrate Lin was indeed a little confused about Shen Yunhe's style of doing things.

"I will report the silver issue to the court! The county governor just needs to do it! This move is also to allow His Highness to ascend the throne as soon as possible. Only in this way can the soldiers on the front line stabilize their morale. This is also a helpless move."

How could Shen Yunhe not know about the money issue?

But now, for Beiyong, we can only take one step at a time.

The soldiers’ food and wages are naturally the highest.

"This rain is estimated to last only a few days. After the rain stops, if there is no war in the barbarian tribe, we can arrange for the soldiers to do farm work for the people in addition to their daily work."

Shen Yunhe watched the rain gradually subside and gave instructions for the next arrangements.

After the negotiation ended and everyone left, Tian Yi looked at Shen Yunhe.

"Why are you looking at me?" Shen Yunhe felt something was not right when he saw Tian Yi's expression.

Tian Yi said with a smile: "My Lord, you still haven't paid me the salary I owe you for six years. I have worked for you for six years, and now even my clothes have holes in them!"

He laid out his torn clothes for Shen Yunhe to see.

"You inherited your master's wealth, but you still lack six years' salary? Besides, I didn't say I would give you a salary, I just said I would give you a place to live!"

"Shen Yunhe, you......!" Tian Yi was so angry that his teeth itched when he saw Shen Yunhe was so shameless. In the end, Shen Yunhe patted Tian Yi's shoulder and said, "Your clothes are still wearable! The money needs to be given to the soldiers. They have elderly parents and children to support. They need this money to support their families."

"Do you mean I don't need to live anymore?" Tian Yi was so angry that his nose was smoking.

Shen Yunhe just glanced at Tian Yi calmly and retorted: "You are alone. You can't spend all your wealth in decades. Why do you need a salary?"

Tian Yi pointed at Shen Yunhe, unable to say anything even if he was right, as he had bitten his teeth to the point of breaking them.

"you......!"

"Or, could you please be kind and give out a small portion of your huge amount of money?" Shen Yunhe raised his eyes slightly and had already started to take action against Tian Yi's property.

Tian Yi: “......?”

He is a human being, not a good person. Not only does he not receive a salary, but he is also required to pay money.

When Shen Yunhe wanted to continue speaking, "Hmph~" Tian Yi turned his head and left.

Shen Yunhe had no choice but to smile. Seeing Tian Yi leave angrily, he felt helpless as well.

Take a deep sigh!

But unexpectedly, Wei Shengci came in suddenly.

Shen Yunhe looked at Wei Shengci and asked, "Are you up?"

"Hmm~" Wei Shengci responded to Shen Yunhe.

Both of them were silent for a long time.

Shen Yunhe walked forward and shook Wei Shengci's hand, then said, "Is your meal ready?"

"I drank some porridge. Mo Ran said that you haven't eaten anything since this morning, so I brought some food over!"

When Wei Shengci saw Shen Yunhe in trouble, she realized how difficult Shen Yunhe's life had been over the years.

"I'm so busy that I don't feel hungry!" When Shen Yunhe saw the lunch box in Tianyu's hand, he realized that he had not eaten since he came back yesterday.

Wei Shengci turned around and took Tianyu's food box, glanced at her, and Tianyu bowed and left.

After walking to the table with the food box, Wei Shengci suddenly turned around and looked at Shen Yunhe, asking, "Has the court never given you any food and wages in these years?"

Facing Wei Shengci's question, Shen Yunhe was also a little stunned. He looked at Wei Shengci and explained with a smile: "Not really, it's just that after we got it, there was not much left!"

"Have you been using your salary to support the soldiers?" Wei Shengci asked again.

He felt a little embarrassed facing his own question.

Shen Yunhe felt that Wei Shengci knew his situation and would despise him, so he lowered his head, held Wei Shengci's hand and said, "Ayue, I know that if you marry me, your life will not be as good as before marriage, but you can rest assured that I will not let you suffer any grievances."

Wei Shengci frowned slightly and looked up at Shen Yunhe.

Shen Yunhe thought that Wei Shengci was scared.

"What are you talking about?" Wei Shengci said to Shen Yunhe, "I know you are poor, but I didn't know you were so poor!"

Shen Yunhe smiled awkwardly.

"My salary is nothing, but the soldiers all need this money to supplement their family expenses. I am their commander, so naturally I have to take care of them first."

Shen Yunhe had no choice. He had been targeted by the emperor before, and the court would not give them any help.

In order to ensure that his soldiers could survive and get money, he took out all the family assets left to him by his parents, and used the money from his shops and restaurants to subsidize the soldiers' food and wages.

"The dowry Mei Yu brought me from the Imperial City should last for a while!"

"No, that's your dowry, you can't touch it!" Shen Yunhe refused without even thinking about it. "In fact, things are much better now. The food and salary from the court will be delivered soon."

Wei Shengci said: "Everything you are doing now is very meaningful. I just want to do my part."

How could she just sit there and watch? Shen Yunhe had paid so much for Beiyong. Now, in order for his senior brother to ascend the throne smoothly, he had to implement reform policies first. This was undoubtedly a difficult path to take, but he chose to be the first person to support his senior brother.

Shen Yunhe touched Wei Shengci's head and said, "No."

"You and I have suffered a lot, how can you use your dowry? They are all soldiers who have followed me through life and death. It is normal for me to work hard for them, but you have no obligation to do so. If I use your dowry today, what should I do in the future?"

Shen Yunhe had never thought of asking Wei Shengci to take out his dowry. Doing so would only make him feel that he had no ability at all.

Seeing Shen Yunhe's firm attitude, Wei Shengci stopped talking and turned around to take out the food from the lunch box.

Just thinking about Shen Yunhe's situation, Wei Shengci still felt a little uncomfortable.

Shen Yunhe saw Wei Shengci's emotions, hugged her from behind and said, "Ayue, you are my wife, you married me! I just want you to be happy. I have no other ideas. I will take care of the soldiers' food and wages, you don't have to worry!"

"Since you know I'm your wife, why don't you accept my help?" Wei Shengci asked in a depressed mood.

Shen Yunhe explained: "These are two different things. That is your dowry and you must not touch it. It is the greatest guarantee and confidence given to you by your elder brother and grandfather. This is for your happiness."

After putting down the food, Wei Shengci turned around and hugged Shen Yunhe.

She has experienced life without money and understands what it is like to live without money.

Shen Yunhe could obviously live a better life, but in order to defend the territory of Beiyong, he personally recruited soldiers and led his soldiers to capture three cities and establish the southern border.

"Don't worry, the southern border has been doing pretty well in recent years, and it's enough to support the salaries of the soldiers. But in the southern border, many things are limited, and I may not be able to give you the best in the world sometimes, but I will do my best to give you the best."

Although he lived a hard life, he could not let his wife suffer.

Wei Shengci leaned on Shen Yunhe's shoulder, feeling so sad that he couldn't speak.

Shen Yunhe gently patted her shoulder and continued to comfort her: "In fact, it is not as hard as you think. There are many merchants coming and going from the southern border. The income of the people has also increased a lot, and the tax revenue is not bad. I have also run some shops over the years. The annual rent from the land and real estate is also not small."

"I'm not afraid of suffering, nor am I afraid that you will make me suffer! It's just that I feel sorry for you!" Wei Shengci's nose was sour as he spoke. "If the emperor had chosen to return to Western Chu and seek refuge with your uncle the emperor, maybe you wouldn't..."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Shen Yunhe interrupted Wei Shengci and said, "I have my own life. This is my choice."

Wei Shengci pouted, feeling so aggrieved that he didn't say a word.

Shen Yunhe pinched Wei Shengci's face and whispered, "If I leave Beiyong, I won't meet you anymore. Maybe we will be enemies now!"

Wei Shengci looked at Shen Yunhe helplessly.

It seems that there is never any negative emotion in his eyes.

He can walk into the light even in the darkness.

"I was thinking, if you don't love me, is my plan doomed to fail?" Wei Shengci began to think, looking at Shen Yunhe with curiosity.

Shen Yunhe did not respond immediately, but stared at Wei Shengci for a long time.


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