Xianyu Infrastructure, I have a lot of troops in my hands

As the Black Stone Guards boarded the ship safely, Xie Xian felt relieved. Inside the cabin, the tense atmosphere was gradually replaced by a sense of relief after surviving a disaster.

Only Cui Jing has not been seen for the past few days for some reason.

Xie Xian was the most idle person. She opened the map and looked at it carefully. The Huai River Basin had complex and interconnected rivers, and she didn't recognize many of the place names. If Siji and Yongji hadn't pointed them out to her, she wouldn't have known where she was.

Yongji approached Siji and asked curiously: "Tell me, how did you convince the Cui family to lend us the boat? We thought we could never come back." He touched the dry linen clothes on his body and grinned.

Brother Wei Zhong lived in the cave for some time and many of them fell ill. If the lady had not arrived in time, he didn't dare to imagine what would have happened next.

Before Siji opened his mouth, Niu Er had already spoken with admiration in his tone: "Yongji, don't underestimate our female master. She is not only intelligent, but also careful and prudent. Such a good master is rare."

Just look at the fruits, vegetables and pickles. The lady even brought an iron stove with her in order to have a hot meal. If you throw some black stones into it, it will last much longer than firewood.

This thing called a stove is indispensable for daily cooking and boiling medicine. Even the captain of the ship is asking about it!

However, the lady did not care about it. She just looked at it and used it casually, wondering if it was a new item from Que County.

Si Ji looked thoughtful. He remembered that he had brought this thing from Taozhuang.

But Niu Er obviously talked more, and there was a hint of pride in his voice: "You don't know, but our queen is said to be very powerful in Que County. It is said that she can use the bean sprout technique to create a warehouse full of beans!"

Si Ji covered his forehead with his hands. Niu Er's mouth...

Hearing this, Li Fu nodded thoughtfully and said, "Niu Er is right. Although I have never seen it, the things prepared for the brothers in this warehouse are much more detailed than before." They had never expected that there would be even cloth, needles and thread.

What he said was true. What they least expected was that they would invite a doctor to accompany them. When Yongji and Lifu saw Doctor Wang Xiao, they almost cried.

Amidst the discussion, the boat sailed through the waves towards Que County.

Cui Jing saw that the time was right, so he asked Xie Xian, "Madam Xian, I have a favor to ask of you. Can you take me back to Pingcheng?"

After recuperating for a few days, Mr. Cui's complexion was obviously much better. Xie Xian looked at the gold and jade inlaid teacup in front of her, which was obviously several grades higher, and raised her eyebrows slightly.

Did they get in touch with the outside world and feel confident again? They did not rush back, and in order to reassure Cui Jing, Xie Xian would stop the ship for supplies every time they arrived in a city.

This guy is really suspicious! He doesn't trust anyone, but she would have to worry if she were to be on the same boat with a man who holds a large number of troops.

but.

What a narcissist.

Hearing this, Xie Xian raised a sly smile, as if she had anticipated this moment: "If Mr. Cui wants to take a boat, it's not impossible, but when will I be able to receive the first payment of beans for my bean sprout technique?"

She took advantage of the fact that the person was around to collect the debt.

Cui Jing couldn't help but feel angry and amused when he heard this. Looking at Xie Xian's "money-obsessed" look, he shook his head helplessly: "Don't worry, I will definitely reward you handsomely for saving my life this time!"

Xie Xian's eyes lit up. How thick is the reward?

But she also knew that Cui Jing could easily get off the boat at any pier. Now he was talking nicely and specifically asked the Black Stone Guards to escort him to Pingcheng. She was afraid that there was something else that required her and others.

Thinking so, she asked.

"What? You said the Lu family is in Pingcheng?" Xie Xian looked at Cui Jing in surprise. What is this? Going to the tiger mountain even though you know there is a tiger there?

Cui Jing slowly used the lid of the teacup to disperse the foam and said calmly, "Lu Qilang happens to be in Pingcheng, and since everyone is here, let's just end it."

What do you mean everyone is here? He wants the Blackstone Guard to support him!

"Xian, these are a bunch of defeated soldiers, and I'm afraid they will bring shame to Mr. Cui." Xie Xian lowered her head and took a sip of tea. She was not in a hurry.

Cui Jing was stunned for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Ah Xian, don't underestimate yourself. If the Black Stone Guards, such elite soldiers and brave generals, can be called remnants of the army, then there are no good fighters in the world!"

He had carefully observed that the Black Stone Guards were very convinced of Xie Xian, the new female ruler. In his opinion, Xie Xian's ability to control her subordinates was quite skillful.

When he heard of the Black Stone Guards before, he thought they were just ordinary border troops. He had even seen the imperial guards of the court, but none of them had the aura of a powerful army like the Black Stone Guards. Even if they were severely damaged, he believed that someone would come to rescue them.

This feeling was very special. Xie Xian did not show any respect to them, but her behavior was always disciplined.

Xie Xian was moved when she heard him praise her so highly. This fellow spoke so sweetly, he must be doing something serious! No, I can't afford it! I really can't afford it!

"I wonder, Mr. Cui, what difficulties you have encountered on this trip?" Just tell me what happened.

Cui Jing lowered his head and laughed. Madam Xian always spoke so bluntly. He wondered if Jinnian knew this.

He seemed to remember something, his expression changed again and again, and finally he just looked at Xie Xian and sighed.

"The Lu family is hosting a banquet in Pingcheng for merchants from all over the country. We want to attend the banquet together. In this way, our Cui family and Lu family will occupy the river. When the time comes, we will announce it to the world. I think the Lu family will not be able to cross the border again."

Xie Xian frowned: "What about the time when you were being chased before?" She didn't believe it. Didn't this person want revenge?

A sinister look flashed across Cui Jing's face, "This is a follow-up matter!" Now the aristocratic families cannot raise too many troops. Last time, they were defeated on the Lu family's territory. It was their own carelessness. But if the Lu family dares to come to Chen County, they will be taught a lesson.

Xie Xian touched her chin and said, "That's not right! According to what you said, the Lu family has been expanding from the waterways, and your Cui family has been losing ground. However, there are many waterways in the Huanghuai area. It's not a matter of time before they swallow us up, right?"

She glanced at Cui Jing, whose expression changed slightly, and continued: "Since you have your own boats, why don't you seize his waterway and food routes?" She still didn't believe it. Everyone wants to do monopoly business, but the most taboo thing is to have only one company dominating.

Qi Ya beside him couldn't help but say, "Madam Xian, the Lu family sent their daughter to the palace, and Lu Liangdi is quite favored!"

Xie Xian was shocked. She was no longer sleepy when talking about gossip.

She glanced at Cui Jing and said, "I don't believe there is no one in your palace?" These big families have been operating for hundreds of years. For them, the palace is their home ground! Haven't you seen that all the concubines who are ranked high are from the big families?

"In this case, the Lu family is on the rise, and my Cui family can only stay away from the limelight temporarily!" Cui Jing lowered his eyes.

"Eh~ You don't have any backup plan, do you?" Xie Xian still smiled.