Xue Laohu reminded him, "I heard from Han Mingjiang that there are many military households in the vicinity of their garrison."

The people in that village all specialize in growing grains and vegetables.

When there is war, they also have to go to the front line.

I also told him to suggest to the general that a thousand acres of land be allocated specifically for their army.

Those who go with him can manage this land, systematically cultivate grains and vegetables, and also develop animal husbandry.

Everyone thought this was a great idea.

"That would be best, otherwise the people who go with us would have to stay in the military households' village."

"That's right. Once you move there, you'll be unfamiliar with the place and at the mercy of others."

"In that case, they won't be able to get anything done even if they want to."

...

After listening to everyone's chatter, Li Lanzhen also thought about this problem.

The military households' village is not easy to enter; once inside, you have to farm and fight on the battlefield.

That won't do! "Yes, I need to tell the second brother this: if the people who go there are there, they'll not only be bullied when they enter the military household village, but they won't be able to do anything either."

Let them come back.

Xue Laohu nodded, "Yes, I've considered that too. These people are going there to help them, not to settle down there."

Han Shunde lowered his head and thought for a moment, then looked at the group and said...

“I want to go with them and settle things down before I come back.”

If this matter can't be resolved, the people who went with Han Mingjiang will have to go to the military households' village. We'll bring them back anyway.

Xue Laohu also agreed, "You and I are thinking the same thing. I'll go too. After I get there, I'll have Han Mingjiang talk to their general."

If we can reach an agreement, and do as we just discussed, then we'll keep these people.

Moreover, these people do not belong to any village; they are only under the jurisdiction of the stationed troops.

Li Lanzhen thought for a while and nodded, "That's fine too. If this method doesn't work, let's bring all these people back."

I also spoke with my second son's wife; that place isn't suitable for them to live there, and I told her to bring the children back. They can't stay there and suffer.

Li Lanzhen's words put the group of people at ease.

These people also considered this when they discussed these matters at home.

He just kept thinking about it to himself and never said it out loud.

They were afraid that once they got there, they would be assigned to military households and have to put up with the locals' bad temper.

If that's the case, it's better not to go!

Li Lanzhen knew what they were worried about, which is why she said those words to comfort them.

"Alright, everyone, don't worry. I've written down a detailed plan here."

Oh, it's an implementation plan to establish a logistics support base for the troops stationed in the southwest.

This passage explains in detail how to do it.

Han Mingjiang took this plan to the southwest and then handed it over to their general.

If adopted, the group that went with them will stay to help them establish the base, and they will return once it is operational.

If you don't take my advice, then bring Xue Nizi and the others back. They can't stay there!

Everyone was relieved to see that Li Lanzhen was thoughtful and considerate, and had thought things through very thoroughly!

"Okay, then you should tell the people who are going to prepare their luggage."

As for what specific items to bring, it's best to consult with Han Mingjiang and the more than 100 veterans here about the climate and lifestyle there.

Everyone nodded to indicate that they understood, and Li Lanzhen then spoke to everyone about the people who went out with Xue Bao.

Li Lanzhen glanced at Xue Laohu and asked him.

"When Xue Bao left, couldn't you have gone with him?"

Xue Laohu nodded, "Yes, I'll go with Nizi to the southwestern border first, take care of things there, and then come back to the capital."

What could they do? Their daughter and son were both their precious darlings! Compared to their son, Xue Laohu and his wife loved their daughter even more.

Li Lanzhen knew that the couple was worried about their daughter, so she said, "Alright, I'll go with Xue Bao and make sure the children are settled in."

Then the grain shop also needs to be opened; you can take over it directly when you return.

Xue Laohu nodded. "Then I'll trouble you, my dear sister-in-law. Once things are settled on the southwestern border, I'll rush back immediately."

"There are quite a lot of people going from Beijing, and there are also a lot of children."

"Should we send a few more people to escort them? We can come back after things are arranged in the capital," Han Shunde reminded Li Lanzhen.

"No need. Xue Bao will go with him, along with Xuan Shen and his guards."

They can ensure safety along the way.

Grandma Gou Dan has already agreed that she'll go along to cook for the children. Having a familiar elderly person there will make the children feel more at ease.

Han Dazhong nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, my grandson was so excited at first, he was packing his bags all day long, wanting to bring this and that."

But these past two days she's been sticking to us.

He either stays with me or with his grandma, but he's also very attached to his mom.

Li Lanzhen smiled and said, "Children always have to grow up."

You need to make sure he's willing to go.

Han Dazhong chuckled, "That's no problem, he wants to go himself."

These past few days we've all been trying to persuade him not to go, saying it's better for him to stay here.

He jumped up and down, saying no, he wanted to go to the capital with Yinan and the others to broaden his horizons.

Li Lanzhen looked at Han Dazhong and said, "Let his parents go too."

Han Dazhong was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Li Lanzhen excitedly.

"Oh? Lanzhen, it's true! The couple went too? What are they going there for? To watch over the yard and cook? No way! Two strong young people like them shouldn't be left to work here!"

Li Lanzhen smiled at Xue Laohu and then turned to Han Dazhong.

"This was suggested by Mr. Xue, since the grain shops in the capital are quite large."

Besides the shopkeeper, Mr. Xue, there must be at least three employees in the shop.

He suggested bringing Han Youliang and his wife along.

After saying that, Li Lanzhen looked at Zhang Deshui again.

"Brother Zhang, why don't you go to the capital with your son, Erniu?"

Although Erniu is a bit younger, he's very quick at keeping accounts and using an abacus, and he's clever too. What do you guys think?

Zhang Deshui and Han Dazhong were naturally delighted, as Li Lanzhen intentionally wanted to promote their children and give them a better future.

He nodded vigorously, "Agreed, agreed, of course I agree, thank you, sister!"

The two men turned around and bowed to Xue Laohu.

"Thank you so much, Manager Xue, hahaha."

Seeing how happy they were, Li Lanzhen felt relieved.

"As everyone knows, Han Mingxiang and Han Shulan, the two children, have been adrift in the water ever since they fell in."

When they encountered danger in the water, it was the siblings Shui Sheng who saved them.

Therefore, Han Mingxiang said that she would take Shuisheng and his sister with her to the capital this time.

Xue Laohu agreed, "Shuisheng is a good kid. He knows some martial arts and has been training in the training camp since he arrived here."

His martial arts skills are quite good; he'd be more than capable of being Han Mingxiang's bodyguard.