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Chapter 235 Discussing countermeasures with Liu Zimo

"Madam?" Uncle Fu called softly when he saw that Liu Yueru didn't say anything.

Liu Yueru came back to her senses, looked at Uncle Fu and asked, "How are the crops in the surrounding fields growing? Can they be harvested in September?"

After thinking about it, Uncle Fu answered truthfully: "In September, most crops are ripe, but not full. In order to harvest more, many farmers choose to start harvesting in mid-September."

"Can we harvest it by the end of August?" Liu Yueru asked.

Uncle Fu looked at Liu Yueru in confusion and explained, "Madam, the harvest will be at the end of August. I'm afraid the weight of the grain will be reduced by one-third. Not only the farmers are unwilling to do so, even the big landlords will not do so."

Liu Yueru ignored Uncle Fu's words and said to herself, "So the grain has been delivered, but the output will be greatly reduced?"

"Yes." Uncle Fu replied.

"Okay, no matter what the situation, all the grain in our fields must be collected and stored in the cellar by the end of August." Liu Yueru instructed.

Then she thought of something else: "After some time, go to the black market and buy a few warriors who know martial arts. Send two warriors to guard each cellar."

Ye Tao asked in confusion: "Madam, isn't it just to store food? Do we need to waste so much money to feed those people? Why don't you let me guard it? I will definitely be able to protect the food."

Liu Yueru did not explain, but said calmly: "You will know why you did this in the future."

After explaining everything about Uncle Fu.

Liu Yueru was preparing to return to the Liu Mansion.

Mother Yan prepared the horse, and the master and servant left together.

When Liu Yueru arrived at the Liu Mansion, Liu Zimo happened to be returning from the palace with Yan Ge'er.

Yan Ge'er hadn't seen Liu Yueru for a few days. When he saw her, he immediately bowed happily, "Mother."

Liu Yueru raised her hand and gently stroked Yan Ge'er's little head. Seeing that his face was getting fatter, she felt even happier.

"Are you used to studying with me in the palace?" She looked at Song Yiyan with gentle eyes and asked in a gentle voice.

Song Yiyan nodded heavily: "The teacher takes good care of me, and my brother Huaiqian and brother Huaer are very nice to me. Sometimes, Grandma Xianfei will bring us delicious snacks after class."

As he spoke, he took out a beautifully wrapped box from his sleeve pocket and handed it to Liu Yueru: "I also secretly brought a piece back for my mother. Yan Ge'er thinks my mother will like it."

Liu Yueru took the thing from his hand, then carefully opened the box. What caught her eye was a plum blossom-shaped pastry, and a faint sweet-scented osmanthus scent filled her nose.

Song Yiyan took the pastry from the box and handed it to Liu Yueru's mouth.

Liu Yueru took a bite with a smile. It melted in her mouth, with a sweet and non-greasy fragrance, just what she liked.

At this time, Liu Mubai rushed out happily from the backyard.

Hearing the voice, Song Yiyan put the snacks back into the box.

When she turned around, she saw Liu Mubai stumbling towards her, her little feet stepping on the hem of her skirt and her little body leaning forward uncontrollably.

Several people rushed towards Liu Mubai nervously. Song Yiyan ran two steps quickly and hugged Liu Mubai in his arms, using his body as a cushion.

Liu Mubai lay on Song Yiyan's body, staring at the pale-faced Song Yiyan with his big watery eyes.

Suddenly realizing something, he immediately climbed up from Song Yiyan's body with difficulty.

Liu Yueru and Liu Zimo went forward to support the two little guys.

Liu Mubai lowered his eyes and sat next to Song Yiyan, feeling somewhat guilty.

Song Yiyan took out another snack that he had left for her to coax Liu Mubai, and she started to smile happily.

However, after coming back for such a long time, there is still no sign of Zhao Wanyan.

Liu Yueru asked curiously, "Second brother, did something happen in the mansion?"

Liu Zimo knew what Liu Yueru was asking about: "Last night, the Prince of Jin's Mansion sent a message saying that Yun'er suddenly became seriously ill, and asked Aunt Zhao to go and take care of her. She hasn't returned yet."

Liu Yueru frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Seriously ill? Hasn't she always been in good health? How could she suddenly fall ill? Besides, when Xie Wenhua came to Yuexinju at night, he didn't tell him what happened in the mansion."

"I don't know. If he hasn't come back later, I'll go to Prince Jin's Mansion to see if something happened." Liu Zimo said.

After he came back, he saw that Liu Yueru didn't look very good, so he asked worriedly, "Yue'er, did you encounter any problems?"

Liu Yueru nodded slightly and sent the servants away.

On the way here, she had thought of many explanations. She wanted to tell her second brother directly that those things were the important events she remembered from her previous life, but she was worried that her second brother would misunderstand that she was thinking too much.

He wanted to say that it was just a dream, but it seemed a bit absurd to say that in the dream he had his second brother accompany him to take the risk of meeting the emperor and ask the emperor to order the people to harvest all the grain by the end of August.

Just when she didn't know what to say, Liu Zimo called softly, "Yue'er?"

Liu Yueru sighed lightly without explaining, but said bluntly: "Second brother, Yue'er came back this time with a very difficult matter that she wants you to complete with me."

"What's the matter?" Liu Zimo's expression also became serious.

Liu Yueru lowered her voice and said to Liu Zimo, "A large locust plague will occur in Kyoto around mid-September. If the people cannot collect all the food before the locust plague arrives, there will be no harvest, followed by a shortage of grain in the national treasury, and then we will have to face the invasion of foreign enemies. By then, we in Kyoto will have to face internal and external troubles. In order to prevent this from happening, we must persuade the people of Kyoto to collect all the food from heaven and earth before the end of August. Although the output will be reduced, it will not lead to a total loss, and it can also ensure that there is enough grain in the national treasury, so that the soldiers guarding the border can have enough food to fight against foreign enemies."

Liu Zimo looked at Liu Yueru in disbelief.

She continued, "The best way now is to persuade the emperor to issue an order to force the people to harvest the grain in the fields in advance. The other is to secretly investigate the spies in Kyoto."

"Yue'er, where did you know these things?" Liu Zimo asked worriedly.

If it is really as Liu Yueru said, then Kyoto will face a big test next.

If Emperor Hexu issued an edict without any reason, forcing the people to collect the grain from the fields in advance, the output would decrease and the tax revenue would also drop significantly. If he could not come up with a reasonable explanation, Emperor Hexu would definitely not do this.

But if what Liu Yueru said is true, then Kyoto will be in a dilemma in the days ahead.

Liu Yueru glanced at Liu Mubai who was playing with Song Yiyan in the distance, and explained seriously: "Second brother, this is a long story. If the food problem cannot be properly solved this time, eldest brother will also lose his arm because of what happens later."

Broken arm!

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