It is impossible for Miao Shiren to be shy, but as a mother she also needs to save face, otherwise she would not pretend to be a boss.
Miao Wan thought about it with a mother's mindset, and simply called her sister-in-law who was about to come of age and Taotao together to give them a good lesson.
After the incident in which she almost caused the village chief's father's family to be extinct, Lu Chenxi taught her this lesson.
She was only a few years old at that time, but Lu Chenxi had been precocious since childhood. When she was a child, she would read "Family Doctor" when she went to the toilet. When she talked about this with the little girl, she used this magazine as a textbook and spoke very seriously.
Perhaps it was because Lu Chenxi's expression was too stern at the time, Miao Wan had a strong sense that she was doing something that would benefit the country and the people. She would hold the copy of "Family Doctor" in her hands every day and loved to join the group of women chatting.
No matter what people said, she would seriously flip through the magazine and educate them about gender knowledge and women's health.
A little girl was actually embarrassed by a group of grown-up girls and young wives. Because of this, Lu Chenxi was almost scolded by the village chief's father, who accused Lu Chenxi of not teaching Miao Wan well and teaching her to behave like a hooligan.
So Miao Wan felt that her shamelessness was probably innate.
Now, she was not at all nervous when she was popularizing sex knowledge to her sister-in-law and daughter. She was more righteous and serious than Lu Chenxi back then.
"You should know the difference between Ga Wa Zi and the young lady, right? Do you know why they are different? Today I will tell you about it. It's like a beam in a house. Have you seen the mortise and tenon structure? It's like this..."
"You're still little, but you must remember: if a little boy pulls your hands and touches places he shouldn't, you must respond comprehensively. The first step is to slap him in the face and kick him. Why? Listen carefully, I'll explain..."
"Especially Taotao, do you know how you came to be? Mom wasn't fighting with your dad, we were just exploring the mysteries of life. When you grow up and get married, you'll have to discuss this with your husband too. Sometimes we both have different opinions..."
"Don't be afraid, Xiaorui. This is different from being with your family. Family members are always lively and harmonious. If you discuss life with your husband, the more excited you are, the better your relationship will be. If you can't get excited in the future, then you must tell your sister-in-law and mother that we should get a divorce."
Geng and Achun, who were eavesdropping outside the door, said: "..."
Geng's face turned red as she thought to herself, what kind of daughter-in-law did she marry? How could she dare to say anything?
But you're saying she's wrong, right? If you think about it carefully, it makes sense.
If it's any more serious, it would be considered hooliganism, but if it's any shallower, I'm afraid the children won't understand. My daughter-in-law has grasped the balance between the two very well.
It's the kind of thing that makes people who understand it feel embarrassed, but people who don't understand it can still understand part of it.
Geng didn't know that Miao Wan also gained this experience from reading novels. In novels, there were always elegant and unremarkable driving skills, which had enlightened many young children.
Taotao leaned in his mother's arms, raised his head and asked curiously, "So, do mommy and daddy often discuss life? Then why is mommy crying?"
Miao Wan choked, "Ah, this... I'm angry with your father. He can't beat me in a discussion and won't let me speak. From now on, Taotao and Xiaorui, you have to be more careful. If you like strong-willed people, you should find a husband with a gentle temperament, otherwise you will cry too."
Qiao Rui was old enough to understand and blushed, "Sister-in-law, please stop talking. My brother has a very gentle personality, but you're still crying, aren't you?"
Miao Wan straightened her neck and said righteously, "Your brother is often not at home, so he has to know that someone misses him. I was just pretending to cry to comfort him and save his face."
Geng: “…”
She thought about her daughter's big mouth and felt that the next time her son came back, her daughter-in-law would probably not be able to get out of bed again.
However, this time Qiao Ruichen did not come back soon, and he had not been seen for two months.
Geng was a little worried about the situation on the border because Qiao Shengwen had not returned home.
She couldn't help but mutter to Miao Wan, "Your father has just gotten better in the past few years. There are only young men there, and no one can take good care of him. The weather is getting colder, and I don't know if he will get frozen."
With Gu Shuyao and the Cheng family guards around, Miao Wan was roughly aware of the situation at the border and comforted her mother-in-law with a smile.
"Don't worry, I've already sent the latest down jackets and duvets. Dad is being taken care of by my husband, and I've even assigned Sun Ada's apprentice to cook for him. They won't have to worry about food and drink, we're just waiting for the coalition forces of the six nations to surrender."
By the way, Miao Wan was already very impressed that the six-nation coalition had been able to hold out for two months.
After all, it was relatively easy for Miao Wan to ensure the supply of supplies for the Gubei Army at the border of Dayue. However, Beimeng and Dayuan were not major grain-producing countries. The coalition forces had to stay there for several months, and the food, clothing, housing and transportation of the soldiers were a considerable burden.
Originally, Miao Wan thought that they could only hold out for a month at most before having to return home in disgrace.
In fact, she didn't know that she was the one who started the trouble, but it was impossible for the old fox Qiao Shengwen to listen to his daughter-in-law completely. He had to consider the overall situation of Dayue. How to intimidate the six countries and how to expand the influence were not simple matters.
Whether from the perspective of public opinion or deterrence, the scale needs to be adjusted according to actual conditions.
The coalition forces won the first battle with the Gubei Army completely, and the other side was almost unable to fight back. This certainly boosted the morale of Dayue's soldiers and civilians, but it also seemed like bullying.
Therefore, the second competition took place half a month later, during which time the Gubei Army sent its subordinates to deliver medicine to the other side several times.
The second competition did not end in a draw. Instead, even though everyone could see that the Gubei Army was letting the opponent win, they won with a slight advantage.
These two exchanges were widely publicized in official reports from the northwest to the interior.
In fact, the coalition forces wanted to retreat at this time, but the Gubei Army could not let them retreat.
Otherwise, even if the coalition forces compensated the Gubei Army for its losses, it would still be suspected of bullying, and someone would definitely use this to accuse the Gubei Army of bullying in the future.
Qiao Shengwen did not give the other party a chance to negotiate. Instead, he showed concern for the other party on the surface but secretly fanned the flames and provoked them, which led to several conflicts between the two sides, and the subsequent exchanges all ended in draws.
The court report described the grievances of the Gubei Army and the aggressiveness of the other side in great detail. Everyone who read the court report felt suffocated, and many scholars could not help but write articles and poems to curse.
Scolding foreign allies for treating treaties as a joke and being arrogant and immoral.
He scolded the imperial court for being too rigid in order to save face, suppressing the soldiers and losing the courage of the great masters.
He even scolded the Gubei Army for being ignorant, unable to uphold Dayue's dignity, and too humble.
Under such circumstances, the forces left by the Regent in the court could no longer stop the Saint from sending troops to attack the coalition forces. If they continued to try to stop him, they would be infamous and their reputation would spread throughout Dayue before they died.
When Emperor Xuanhe learned that the idea was proposed by Miao Wan and perfected by Qiao Shengwen, he laughed so hard that his stomach hurt in Ganlu Palace.
"Your uncle and sister-in-law are supposed to be a family. If you don't know, you might think they are father and daughter. You are both full of bad intentions."
Qi Wangshu glanced at him indifferently, "Your Majesty, are you trying to say that I have also taken after the Qiao family?"
The sage rubbed his nose, thinking that his flattery had backfired. He quickly stood up and said, "I will immediately issue an order to send him to the northwest. It's time to close the net."
Qi Wangshu's expression softened, and he stood up and gently saw him off. "It's time for the River and Sea Feast that Your Majesty has been looking forward to."
Emperor Xuanhe turned his head to look at Qi Wangshu. The two looked at each other and smiled gently and brightly.
In the autumn of the seventeenth year of Xuanhe, Emperor Xuanhe of Dayue issued an edict:
Although Dayue and the coalition forces of the six countries had an alliance and did not want to launch a war, the six countries disregarded the alliance and openly violated it, which was unjust.
Dayue, upholding the demeanor of a country of etiquette, has been tolerant many times, but the six countries are pressing forward step by step. Dayue has done its utmost and is unwilling to sit and wait for death, so it has been forced to resist and formally declare war on the unjust army.
After receiving the imperial edict, the Gubei Army no longer had to endure. Nearly 80,000 soldiers and soldiers were so excited that they shouted the ironclad words in the imperial edict before the battle:
We, the brave men of Dayue, swear to defend our country to the death! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Let alone fighting, the coalition forces, who had been tortured by repeated sparring and were almost out of temper, were so frightened by the roar that they almost lay down, let alone fight.
The king of Qiyan clan fainted and never recovered from his illness. The other five small countries also wanted to retreat a long time ago, but unfortunately they were controlled by the shameless methods of Qiao Shengwen and Cheng Shao and could not retreat.
At this point, the Qiyan clan had no one in charge, and the remaining five small countries did not care about anything else. They quickly sent people with white flags to the clan, ostensibly to negotiate peace, but in fact to apologize.
In addition to money and tribute, the compensation and apology that should be made also require an official letter of credence. Every word in the letter expresses gratitude and guilt towards the Gubei Army and Dayue.
Of course, this letter to Emperor Dayue was also published in the official gazetteer inside the Great Wall with the tacit approval of Emperor Xuanhe, causing all the roads inside the Great Wall to be as lively as during the New Year.
Miao Wan took the opportunity to organize a post-war carnival event, linking up Jufu Supermarket, Logistics Center, Comprehensive Challenge and Ruan's Trading Company. All items were half price and could get discounts on sea transportation. She took the opportunity to promote sea transportation to various provinces, making it the largest transportation channel for the logistics center.
The princes of each fiefdom received enough benefits, so they turned a blind eye and ignored the commercial taxes on sea transportation.
Miao Wan is a partner who is willing to spend money. They don’t have the brains to do business themselves, so why wouldn’t they be happy when someone is willing to give them money?
Although these royal relatives may not all be willing to cooperate with the Qiao family, and may not all be smart, one thing is very clear, even if they can easily seize the Qiao family's business in the vassal state.
But if there was no support from the Qiao family, if they took it away, it would be like draining the pond to catch fish, and there would be no steady flow of gold and silver into their mansion.
This is also the idea that Miao Wan has always asked Adun and others to instill in them.
Adun brought his Kunlun slave guards to do business in various places within the Great Wall, making the princes understand that if they had the ability to seize the Qiao family's things but didn't do so, the initiative would be in their hands, and they didn't need to worry about the Qiao family having other intentions.
In fact, the princes did not intervene. As the supervisors of various places, the Qiao family had a high degree of initiative and voice, which could ensure that there would be no oppression and bullying of the people, increase in prices, and disruption of the market.
Only when the people live well can business get better and better. Miao Wan is very clear about the necessity of this virtuous cycle, which is why she takes the trouble to do so many seemingly unnecessary things, such as sending silver and resources to the vassal kings.
Some people used to say that Miao Wan would lose money if she gave gifts away, but no one said that in recent years.
Almost everyone who knew Miao Wan knew one thing: she might have given away a lot, but she would only receive more.
When she first came to the northwest, Miao Wan was doing business for the first time. She provided recipes and spices to the Zhang family, with whom she had only been working for a few months, but only asked for a 10% profit, and gave the majority of the profit to the Zhang family.
What was the result? The Zhang family accepted the favor and devoted themselves to the Qiao family's affairs. They even insisted on giving the Qiao family an extra 10% profit, providing manpower, money, and labor to ensure that the Qiao family, which only had three children at the time, could live comfortably. Moreover, the Zhang family soon took the initiative to ask for the Qiao family to take the majority of the profit.
Later, Miao Wan took the initiative to send Sun Ada to Ganli, and now the father and son of the Sun family have become the most die-hard supporters of the Qiao family.
Miao Wan also took the initiative to give Wuliangha the prescription and silver. Even if Wuliangha had no conscience, she could make sure that he would never be able to survive in Dayue again.
Later, Miao Wan gave shops and recipes to the shop owners in the commercial street, but everyone got the advantage, and Miao Wan became the richest person.
Now even those who were not familiar with Miao Wan understood one thing: this Mrs. Qiao was extremely generous, but she never suffered any loss.
After Qiao Ruichen finished dealing with the affairs of the Six Kingdoms, he was on his way back from Xiping County when he heard the passengers in the bus chatting and happened to hear them talking about his wife.
He thought about it carefully and couldn't help laughing.
When he arrived at the garrison, Qiao Ruichen paused for a moment before walking forward with a smile when he saw his wife, who was holding her child and supporting her mother, waiting for him at the door.
"Ma'am, I'm back."
He suddenly understood that, in fact, his wife was not someone who never suffered losses. It was just that she understood what the other party wanted from her partners, and she knew how to exchange sincerity for sincerity towards her family.
Miao Shiren is such a calm and emotional person, rational and passionate. No one would bear to let such sincerity be betrayed, so suffering a loss becomes a real blessing.
Miao Wan waited until Qiao Ruichen had greeted his mother-in-law and the children before she smiled and walked over to shake his hand. "Husband, welcome home."
Qiao Ruichen's eyes felt a little hot when he heard this. He held Miao Wan's soft little hand and was about to say something when his daughter grabbed his robe.
He looked down and saw Taotao rubbing her eyes as if she was about to cry. He didn't care that his daughter was six years old. He picked her up and asked her gently, "Daddy is back and will never leave again. Taotao, please don't cry, okay?"
Taotao hugged his neck, "Really?"
Qiao Ruichen nodded.
Taotao was so happy that he kept talking. "That's great! Mom said that when Daddy comes back, I should pretend to cry so that he knows someone misses me and will come back more often. Taotao misses me too, but I just can't cry."
When Miao Wan heard Taotao mention "pretending to cry", she wanted to step forward and cover Taotao's mouth, but Qiao Ruichen dodged it lightly, but still failed to stop the bear cub from finishing his words.
Qiao Ruichen glanced at his wife with a half-smile, "Don't worry, Taotao. From now on, Daddy won't let Mommy pretend to cry anymore."
Qiao Shengwen and Geng, who had just gotten off the carriage, said: "..."
Miao Wan sucked in a breath of cold air, her scalp feeling a little numb. If she didn't pretend to cry... then she would have to cry for real.
Like everyone else at the gate, a thought flashed through her mind: this girl is really a bit of a scumbag.
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