Dressed as an old woman, I carry the system and my son to escape the famine

Entering the military camp, it would be a lie to say that I wasn’t nervous.

Although Yao Shu looked calm on the face, she was still a little uneasy in her heart.

She entered the tent with her head held high, just not wanting anyone to see her cowardice.

Of course, the conditions in the military camp are not very good, even for the generals.

Although his tent was already the largest in the entire military camp, it looked pitifully simple inside.

Apart from a large bed, separated by a screen, there was only a table in front of her and a long bed below.

The general was not in the tent, his soldiers were cleaning it.

"Wait a moment, the general is inspecting the camp and will be back soon." The soldier stepped forward and said.

Yao Shu nodded and stood aside waiting patiently.

She didn't dare to move around, because if something went wrong, she wouldn't be able to tell.

I don't know how long I waited, probably no more than half an hour, but the general came back.

He was wearing a suit of armor. After entering the door, the soldiers took off the top layer of heavy armor for him.

Ling Hui sat down at the table and looked up at Yao Shu. His eyes were sharp and his face was serious, as if he was businesslike.

Although she hadn't spoken yet, Yao Shu couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Ling Hui first picked up the teapot on the table and poured a cup of hot tea for the two of them.

"General, why did you call me here?" Yao Shu couldn't help but stepped forward to ask. She didn't have such good concentration.

"Sit down and talk." Ling Hui pointed to the opposite side of him.

Yao Shu was indeed a little tired from standing, so she hesitated for a moment and sat down.

The tea had been poured. She had been running around all morning, and now her mouth was indeed dry. Yao Shu picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

The tea is a little bitter and not very fragrant. This is the crude tea most commonly sold on the streets.

"I specifically called you here this time because I want you to fulfill your duties as the Five Elements Doctor."

Ling Hui finally spoke, but what he said still made Yao Shu confused.

She knew that this official position was inherited from the previous dynasty. To put it bluntly, it was just a false name. Ling Hui could recognize it or not.

So at first, Yao Shu even forgot that she had this official position and just thought it was a casual comment.

What duties can such a position perform?

"General, I don't understand something." She simply asked what she was thinking.

Ling Hui smiled: "The people of Shanghe Village are living a good life now?"

He suddenly changed the topic, and Yao Shu followed suit.

"It's okay, it's just that the villagers have more food and clothing, so they don't have to go hungry anymore."

Zhangzhou City is located on the border and the land is barren. It is a land of barren mountains and harsh waters.

In such a place, the yield from growing crops is really low.

The farmers worked hard all year long, and the grain they harvested was simply not enough to eat. After paying the official grain tax, the family tightened their belts and went hungry.

In previous years, even if someone starved to death, it was not unusual in this world.

Naturally, this is also the case in Shanghe Village. The villagers in the village have had a very hard life, and it has only been in recent years that things have gradually gotten better.

"It's good not to be hungry. The people in Zhangzhou City and the surrounding towns and villages are living a very miserable life!"

Ling Hui shook his head and sighed, his eyes showing some fatigue.

Soldiers have rations approved by the higher authorities, but soldiers who fight in wars eat too much, and the rations are not enough to fill their stomachs.

As a general, he had to worry about everything, and food and grass issues were often the biggest headache.

"That's right, having a full stomach is everyone's biggest luxury..." Yao Shu also sighed.

"This is the duty I want you to perform!" Ling Hui's eyes flashed and he stared at Yao Shu intently.

"What?" Yao Shu was confused for a moment.

"I know that you promoted sweet potatoes and potatoes in Shanghe Village. These two crops have extremely high yields, so the people in Shanghe Village can have enough to eat."

The yield of sweet potatoes and potatoes is indeed very high, and they can be eaten as staple foods. As long as some land is set aside to grow these two coarse grains, and they are eaten together with fine grains, it will basically be enough for a year.

"General, you know a lot." Yao Shu smiled.

"So I thought about it carefully. Since these two crops are so effective in Shanghe Village, what if they are promoted throughout Zhangzhou City?" Ling Hui's tone was vaguely excited.

Yao Shu listened to his words and had almost guessed what he wanted her to do.

However, before the words were fully spoken, she was not in a hurry and just nodded in agreement.

"I want you to guide them in growing this high-yielding crop in Zhangzhou City."

Finally, Ling Hui spoke up.

He called Yao Shu here just for this.

The food shortage in Zhangzhou City is no longer a day or two.

It is definitely a good thing to improve as soon as possible.

Before Yao Shu came, she had secretly thought about what Ling Hui would ask her to do? Now that I have really heard about it, I am a little hesitant.

Food is not an ordinary thing!

"General, do you want me to promote it in my own name?" Yao Shu asked warily.

"That's right, but you are working for me, and you won't hide this deliberately." Ling Hui said with a wave of his hand.

Yao Shu lowered her head and said nothing. She had to think about it carefully.

Food is the foundation of the people.

If she accepts the task given to her by Ling Hui, she will definitely cause uproar in the city.

This is indeed a good thing, but the most important thing is the human heart.

What is the attitude of other officials in Zhangzhou City towards this matter?

Xie Da, if you take action rashly, will it touch their roots? The interests of these people are affected!

They have power in their hands. If they want to cause any obstacles to Yao Shu, it will be an easy thing.

She is just an ordinary village woman, so what can she do to resist these people?

Yao Shu didn't dare to interfere in this matter at will!

Her eyes moved slightly, and the thoughts in her mind flashed several times in an instant, and she considered all aspects.

Now, the only person who assigned her this task was the general, and the county magistrate in the city did not show up.

If she gets angry in the end, this matter will not only affect her, but the entire Shen family and even Shanghe Village will be implicated.

The officials in the city would not listen to what she said.

After thinking about it, Yao Shu felt that it was very inappropriate to take this risk.

She raised her head, looked directly into Ling Hui's eyes, bent slightly towards him, and said apologetically: "General, I feel how much you value me, but this is something that I, a country woman, cannot do. Yes, so the general should look for other talents."

In these words, Yao Shu lowered her attitude to the lowest level.

There is some truth in what she said. After all, she is just a country woman...