Space in hand: Genius women engaged in scientific research in ancient times

"Miss, the family in Niwan Village has made arrangements. It spreads hundreds of miles from the capital to the surrounding area. There are many people fleeing the famine. The surrounding counties have spontaneously arranged disaster relief arrangements, but more and more refugees are coming to the capital."

Yin Brush reported the news.

"If it doesn't rain yet, more people will starve to death. If the court doesn't pay attention, something will definitely happen."

Qian Xiao thought of the historical drought during the three years of Guangxu's reign. Eating elm bark, grass roots, wild goose dung, clods, etc. was commonplace. During this period, she had seen many such scenes. If the court did not pay attention to this matter, she would put it aside. In the first place, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Grandpa, tell me when he comes back."

"Yes, ma'am."

At Youshi, General Qian frowned all the way back home from the palace.

He saw many refugees all the way back from the border. He didn't expect the situation to be so serious. Riots had broken out in some places, and even the county leader had been beheaded.

The emperor discussed with General Qian to send troops to suppress the mob. Mr. Qian strongly disagreed with this approach and refused on the spot. At that time, the old emperor looked very bad and no one dared to move.

The emperor asked General Qian to come back and think it over carefully, just to give him the last face.

Old General Qian sighed. He didn't know that the old emperor had begun to annoy him. It was estimated that the imperial edict would be issued in the next two days.

"Old man, the fifth girl is outside."

"Huh? Why is she here at this time? Let her come in."

Qian Xiao went straight to the point after meeting him.

"Grandfather, it has been two years since the severe drought. My granddaughter learned that the number of refugees has increased sharply. When my granddaughter and her mother were in Niwan Village, two-thirds of the villagers had already left, and the rest were all about to starve to death. Recently in the capital, There is a surge in the number of refugees in the surrounding area, which is not a good thing.”

"Old lady, I feel a little hungry. You go and make arrangements for food. I'll have dinner with the fifth girl later."

Mr. Qian glanced at Qian Xiao. Arrange for people around you to go out.

Only the grandfather and grandson were left in the room.

"Fifth girl, to tell you the truth, the emperor summoned me recently for this very reason. He wanted me to lead troops to suppress the mob and drive away the surrounding refugees."

Repression? Drive away? ? ? I'm afraid this emperor is not mentally retarded.

"What does Grandpa think?"

"What else can you think? Just refuse. I have been guarding the border for many years just for the people to live and work in peace and contentment. Now the court is enjoying the tribute and worship from the surrounding small countries, but it doesn't care about the life and death of the people. Huh! Let me suppress the people. Don't even think about it. !”

"Then what does grandpa plan to do?"

"I have already thought about it. Before the imperial edict is issued, I will resign from my official position and hand over the military power. Such a court is not worth fighting for. Now that I am old, if I continue to hold that hot tiger charm, I will surely end up in a bad end soon."

Qian Xiao looked at the old man in front of him. He had a dark complexion after years of hard work and sun exposure, but he was still full of energy, which made people unconsciously awe him. After a long time, Qian Xiao smiled.

"Grandpa, my granddaughter is willing to leave the capital with her grandfather."

"Good boy, I have suffered so much for you for so many years."

After the meal was prepared, the grandfather and grandson sat down, and Qian Xiao poured a cup of tea for the old general.

"Hey, I'm just resigning at this time. I can't bear to see the people suffer. I have no rights and nothing can be done. Do you want to rebel directly?"

? ? ? Is this old man really from this era? If you tell her directly that rebellion is really okay, you won't be afraid of others hearing about it.

"Grandpa, granddaughter has a way, but we have to go back to Niwan Village to live..."

As night falls, what the grandfather and grandson talked about today and what they do in the future will be regarded as gods by the people and followed crazily by countless heroes from all over the world.

The next day.

"You have thought about it."

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, he was a little surprised.

"Reporting to the emperor, Wei Chen has already decided that Wei Chen is old and is no longer suitable to lead troops in combat. It is time to withdraw."

General Qian was resolute.

The emperor looked at the person in front of him for a long time.

"Okay, I agree. However, you should also dismiss the Major General. You have been away for many years. It is time for your children and grandchildren to be filial and enjoy your old age."

General Qian raised his head and looked at the man sitting on the dragon chair. He was really cruel.

"Yes...Wei Chen is resigning."

"Wait a minute, there are a lot of refugees now. It's the first time we've encountered a two-year drought. The treasury has been in deficit, and the court can't do anything. I originally wanted you to suppress it, but you quit now. Can you do your little bit to make up for it? National treasury? The Qian family has a profound background, I guess..."

"Your Majesty! I have voluntarily handed over all the property of the Qian family. I only hope that the Emperor will allocate funds for disaster relief as soon as possible!"

Mr. Qian directly interrupted the emperor's words and left.

The emperor was afraid that he would raise elite soldiers privately and raise his troops to rebel!

......

"What? Dad, what did you say?"

The eldest son, Qian Beiling, had just arrived in the capital today and was ordered to retire from his official position. He hurriedly found General Qian and asked him why.

"That's what you heard. Now that the emperor no longer trusts us, it's better to leave early to avoid trouble."

"Dad! What should we do with those soldiers? We fought hard outside, and now stability has abandoned us! My son is really heartbroken!"

"Don't tell me that you are heartbroken, I am also heartbroken. Needless to say, are you willing to follow us to Niwan Village?"

"Dad! I'm not going!"

"What are you going to do?"

"Hmph! Since the court is acting like this, then stay away from your son! There is always a place for your son to go anywhere in the world!"

Qian Beiling's sinister face showed reluctance.

"I'm not forcing you, I just remember not to do anything that would be embarrassing to the people. Just do whatever you want."

"Yes, my son knows."

After Qian Beiling left, Mr. Qian called Qian Xiao over.

"Is what you said reliable? I originally wanted to leave with the property in the Qian family's warehouse, but now that the emperor has taken it all back, I can only leave with nothing. I will starve to death before doing anything."

Qian Xiao was speechless, this emperor was really petty.

"Grandpa, don't worry, as long as your granddaughter is here, I guarantee you won't starve to death."

Mr. Qian couldn't explain why. He hadn't gotten along with the girl in front of him for long, so he believed her when she said it. He didn't know whether it was right or wrong.

"Okay, whoever wants to follow us can do it. Those who don't want to will be given bonds of renunciation and dismissed."

Qian Xiao returned to his residence.

Call the four maids.

"Miss, this slave wants to follow you!"

"So is the young lady slave."

"Same as slave."

"Slave..." Zaozhi was the only one left hesitating.

She came here because her family was poor, but what would happen to her family if she left.

Qian Xiao saw her thoughts.

"Zao Zhi, don't worry. If you ask your family to follow you, I will ensure that you won't starve to death."

Zaozhi made up his mind, "This slave is also willing to follow the young lady!"

The four maids have already recognized the fifth lady in their hearts. She will never be harsh on them, and sometimes she will even share good things with them. They are happy to follow such a master.

"Take your deed of sale. You can leave anytime you want, and you don't need to call yourself a slave. From now on, we will treat each other as sisters."