Wealth and glory seek stability

"Your Majesty, this is the Prince of Lu and Princess Jiahe Zhang Cen'er who are purchasing food in large quantities from various places around the capital, intending to transport it to the Xuanwu Dynasty. These are the account books and letters from Zhang Cen'er and his motherland that I have intercepted."

Emperor Xuanyuan was originally leisurely watching his ministers interacting with each other. He was aware of these petty quarrels, but he still had to put on a show. Lan Cheng's words made him straighten his expression.

As soon as Xuanyuan Zangzhen heard Lan Cheng speak, he knew that he was going to be in trouble this time. He glared at Shen Nanxing fiercely. Shen Nanxing took out another stack of papers from his sleeve, shook them at once and put them back. Xuanyuan Zangzhen's eyes twitched.

Why did he feel like Shen Nanxing was threatening him not to talk too much? Recalling that nothing had happened just now, Lan Cheng took out the letters only when he opened his mouth to speak because Shen Nanxing's sister, Lady Rong'an, was also present.

......

As for?

But that woman Zhang Cen'er is still of some use to him.

After thinking for a while, he pleaded, "Although Prince Jin said he wanted to avoid suspicion, Princess Jiahe is still my future wife. I hope Your Majesty will be lenient with her."

Emperor Xuanyuan looked through the correspondence and had nothing to say about his stupid son. His cunning ways were just like childish tricks in front of him.

A dignified voice came from the top, "Let's not talk about anything else first. What do you want to do by buying up grain in large quantities in the nearby state capital?"

Zhang Cen'er had already thought of an excuse for Xuanyuan Zangzhen.

"Your Majesty, the Xuanwu Dynasty came here this time to ask Your Majesty to allocate some wheat seeds and grain. I think Your Majesty will not charge for the reward. Besides, there is not much grain in the granary. If you let them purchase it themselves, it will also allow the people under them to make some profit. Isn't it convenient for both parties?"

The words were so sincere that if Emperor Xuanyuan had not seen the last page of the letter, he would have believed it.

"Humph, you don't know that Zhang Cen'er has been driving up grain prices in nearby states, causing the people to sell their grain. If there is a disaster this year, the people will have no harvest, and grain prices will rise, then there will be chaos in the world, you ignorant fool!"

The second half of Emperor Xuanyuan's sentence was almost shouted out, and Xuanyuan Zangzhen was still showing Emperor Xuanyuan's rage. His legs went weak and he fell to his knees.

"His Majesty,,,"

"Shut up. The prince is going to the northwest to provide disaster relief and is worried about the lack of food. Since Prince Lu is so capable, just send the collected food to the northwest." Emperor Xuanyuan waved his hand and made a direct decision.

Xuanyuan Zangzhen thought that he could gain the support of the Xuanwu Dynasty with this achievement, but he didn't expect that everything would be ruined now.

Xuanyuan Qiyuan's mind moved, "Your Majesty, if it weren't for this, the Xuanwu Dynasty wouldn't have sent the princess to marry. We still have to allocate some food. If the Xuanwu Dynasty has no way out, it is possible that they will fight to the death."

Emperor Xuanyuan looked at his son, whom he had high hopes for since he was a child, with a complicated expression. In terms of the way of being an emperor, this son was the most like him: ruthless, cold-blooded, and putting profit above all else.

"What does the King of Jin think?"

"Your Majesty, since Princess Jiahe is willing to pay for the grain, let's let her buy as much as she wants. However, it may be difficult to find a merchant who can stockpile so much grain. I heard that Mr. Gao's family has been doing business for generations. Is there any way?"

Gao Yunhuai bowed respectfully upon hearing this, "Your Highness, Prince Jin, I know a candidate. As long as Princess Jiahe can provide the silver, this person can provide the food."

As long as he doesn't bleed, Emperor Xuanyuan agrees. "In that case, I'll leave this matter to Lord Gao."

"Yes."

Emperor Xuanyuan changed his tone and said, "In addition, Princess Jiahe and the Fourth Prince Xuanwu were arrogant and slaughtered and humiliated the people of our dynasty. They should have been executed, but considering the friendship between our two countries, they were handed over to the Ministry of Justice for supervision and punishment. They were given fifty strokes of the cane and were ordered to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors."

The Minister of Justice Hu Weirang stepped out and said, "I accept your order."

City defense camp.

After leaving court, Shen Nanxing came to express his condolences with a cart full of gifts.

There is training on the parade ground in the morning.

Liu Wu was the sergeant major, with a total of ten men under his command. Three of them were killed, and three more were added.

After the training, Liu Wu took his men to the kitchen camp to eat and ran into Shen Nanxing head-on.

"Liu Wu, you came just in time. These things are for you."

Liu Wu has been feeling a little depressed recently. The brothers who died had followed him for many years, and he had wives and children to take care of at home. The army was short of food and wages, and the pensions had not been paid out yet.

Those of them who were in the same team pooled money and sent it to the homes of the dead brothers, but it was just a drop in the bucket.

Liu Wu looked puzzled, "For us?"

Shen Nanxing punched Liu Wu on the shoulder, hugged him like a brother, lowered his head and whispered:

"I happen to know the girl you rescued that day. She felt a little guilty and said she had no choice but to hurt people. These things were sent by others. When you return to the tent, open them and you will see that each one has a signature written on it. I'll trouble Brother Liu Wu to take care of the families of the brothers who died."

Liu Wu is an old hand in the military camp. When Shen Nanxing first entered the military camp, Liu Wu secretly instructed him on some things.

Liu Wu was hit on the injured shoulder by Shen Nanxing and almost cried. After hearing this, he immediately ignored his injured shoulder.

"Really?"

Shen Nanxing raised an eyebrow, "How could it be fake? But these things are conspicuous. If someone asks, just say they were given by the family you rescued a few days ago. After all, it would not be good for the girl to tell others."

Liu Wu thought of the woman with a beautiful smile that day, his heart trembled, and he made assurances again and again, knowing that this was to shut them up.

"General, rest assured. I know the seriousness of the matter and will not let those little bastards talk nonsense."

With the money, the families of those brothers could live a better life. I think that a girl as beautiful as a fairy must come from a powerful family, so the things she sends must be of good quality.

In any case, they also got some benefits, and Liu Wu rubbed his hands unconsciously on his sides.

"That's good. I still have some official business to attend to. Have someone carry it down and distribute it. There's still some food in there."

"Hey!"

Liu Wu ordered his men to move things, and when they met people from other tents, he just said that they had rescued a wealthy family and the people sent them gifts.

The others just watched with envy and said nothing, wondering why such a good thing didn't happen to them.

There were large bunk beds in the tents, and the things inside were divided into ten portions, with each item labeled.

Liu Wu looked at the three oldest ones, feeling sad. "I will go and tell the general about those three tonight. Hu Zi and Shi Tou will go with me. As for the rest, you can take your own share."

His eyes narrowed and his voice became more serious. "As for the reason, I have already told you outside. You don't know anything else. Keep your mouth shut."

The people in the same tent nodded nonchalantly, until -

"Oh my God!"

Zhou Rui was the only one injured here besides Liu Wu.