In fact, Mo Lan had a plan for this. Now that she had many people under her command, in addition to regular training, she could also cultivate some land.
Otherwise, if they stay cooped up in the mountains and forests all the time, they might really turn into wild men.
"While no one in the Northeast is interested yet, let's take the lead. We have to think about our brothers in the mountains."
Hearing her sister's plan, Hua Feng lowered her head and thought for a moment. "What my sister says makes sense. Those people do need to be properly taken care of."
"Did you discuss it with Dad? What's his opinion?"
Mo Lan glanced at Hua Fengyu and walked down the steps. "Brother, what are your plans for the future?"
"I?"
Hua Fengyu looked at his younger sister, thought seriously for a moment, then shook his head and gave a wry smile.
"I'm not afraid to say this, my sister, but I'm very satisfied with my current situation. When I was struggling to get enough to eat and wear, I always hoped that one day I wouldn't have to worry about food and drink anymore. That would have made me very happy."
"Life is good now. Although others still see us as bandits, we never do bandit work. In fact, we have gathered the bandits around us and helped them make a good life through their own labor."
"I never dared to dream of these things before. When my sister asked me about my future plans, I told her the truth: I wish I could live this peacefully forever."
Mo Lan nodded, understanding Hua Fengyu's thoughts without any discrimination, after all, their previous living environment was indeed not good.
"Yes, brother's idea is correct, but there is an old saying that also makes a lot of sense: be prepared for danger in times of peace."
“We have many ways to make money, and it’s not realistic to keep them a secret forever. If they are leaked, people will always be after us… At that time, our current comfort will be our future grave.”
Hua Fengyu: "..."
Looking at the boy's pale face and thin figure, Mo Lan suddenly realized that it might indeed be too much for him to shoulder the responsibility of supporting the entire village.
At first, Hua Fengyu made a good impression on her; he was intelligent, adaptable, and a little cunning.
He's certainly admirable as a carefree young master, but it would be a stretch to make him the future head of the family.
Thinking of this, Mo Lan reached out to straighten his cloak.
"Did I scare you? Don't worry, with me here, the peaceful days can continue."
Hua Fengyu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Mo Lan's words of comfort, but his face was filled with shame.
"Little sister, am I too useless? Can't I help you at all?"
"No, you've done very well. I'm asking too much of you. While I was away, you were the one managing the coal mine in the back mountain and the shops in Yejun. Everything was in perfect order. You're really amazing."
Mo Lan wasn't trying to comfort him; Hua Fengyu had indeed done a good job.
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. She was being too narrow-minded, insisting on choosing an heir from within the family instead of letting the most capable person take the place.
Thinking of this, Mo Lan suddenly pictured Song Jian's clever face.
Although that guy's physical strength wasn't the most outstanding, he was definitely smart enough. He always managed to get things done, and no one had any complaints. They were always happy.
The fourth chieftain had said many times that he was unreliable and cunning. Perhaps it was his nature, but the boy not only didn't change, his methods became more and more sophisticated.
It is said that generals know how to fight battles, and monarchs know how to use people.
Mo Lan stroked the pointer in her hand, a smile flashing in her eyes.
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