Chapter 36 Knowledge of Past Lives
The moon hangs high in the sky and the sky is clear.
The flames crackled and mist billowed, making the figures on the wall hazy and unclear.
After Yang Cong transported the well drilling machine to someone else's yard, he was so hungry that he ran back to cook with Shen Yuexi.
Shen Yuexi looked up and saw Xiao Zhuo standing at the door. She smiled and said, "It will be fine soon."
She thought Xiao Zhuo came here because he was hungry, but she didn't know that he came here to help her.
However, Xiao Zhuo seemed to be uncomfortable getting too close to others. Seeing that Yang Cong was also in the kitchen, he did not move forward, but just stood at the door and stared at the busy figure.
With water, the small kitchen came alive and became full of the flavor of home.
Xiao Zhuo's eyes were dim, the corners of his mouth raised, and the curve of his mouth became more and more upward.
The next morning, Yang Cong woke up and started to cry out for food, so he went into the kitchen to eat. Shen Yuexi sat in the room, thinking.
Our family is really poor now. After buying firewood, rice, oil and salt, there is nothing left.
Xiao Zhuo seemed to notice her worries, and held her hand and said, "Don't worry, keep these silver coins for now."
Shen Yuexi looked in surprise at the dozens of taels of silver that Xiao Zhuo had put on the table from somewhere.
Where did this silver come from?
She tilted her head and looked at Xiao Zhuo.
"These were found on the bodies of the dead Xirong people. Keep them for now."
When she thought about what she had found on those Xirong people, she thought about the five Xirong people Xiao Zhuo had killed that day. They had been hastily buried at the time, and why had they not been searched for any valuables?
Seeing Shen Yuexi's annoyed face, Xiao Zhuo comforted her, "Don't you still have garlic capsules for sale?"
Shen Yuexi suddenly stood up and slapped her forehead. Yes, she almost forgot.
Since those allicin capsules have caught the eye of the Prince of Qi, they will definitely not be buried.
Thinking of this, she was about to run out to find garlic, but Xiao Zhuo stopped her with a smile: "Don't worry, just take your time. I'll go to the square first to teach the villagers."
After seeing Xiao Zhuo off, Shen Yuexi couldn't sit still anymore.
I want to make some allicin capsules, but I don’t have much garlic at home. Even if people in the village have some, I’m afraid I can’t give it to them for free.
After all, everyone was poor, so even the most ordinary garlic might be cherished.
She quietly touched the silver in her pocket and took out one or two taels, which should be enough to buy garlic.
So she went to the kitchen to find Yang Cong and asked Yang Cong to tell the people in the village that she wanted to buy garlic, and anyone who had some could come to her to sell it.
After Yang Cong received Shen Yuexi's instructions, he went out to the village to pass on the message from house to house.
Soon, more than a dozen women and old people came, each with a basket filled with garlic hanging on their arm.
As soon as they saw Shen Yuexi, the villagers' thin faces were filled with smiles, as if Shen Yuexi was a big ingot.
Shen Yuexi's mouth twitched, and she quickly invited everyone in.
"Madam Pei," one of the old men said, his face wrinkled like dried orange peels, "We heard that girl Yang Cong said you wanted to harvest garlic, and we happened to have some at home, so we brought it to you."
The amount of money didn't matter, as long as there was some profit. And who wouldn't have some common vegetables like onions, ginger, and garlic in their yard? The Xirong people looked down on these things and generally wouldn't go out of their way to grab them.
Nowadays, everyone is very poor, and it is considered good to see a copper coin.
Seeing the hopeful glow on everyone's face, Shen Yuexi smiled and said, "How about this? I'll give you thirty copper coins for a basket of garlic. How about that?"
The materials used to make allicin capsules are few and the cost is almost zero, but the rate of return is extremely high. Once the garlic is made and sold in the city, you can quickly save up a sum of money.
When everyone heard that a basket alone would cost thirty copper coins, they were completely satisfied and readily agreed.
Shen Yuexi glanced at the crowd. There were more than twenty families coming, with a total of 600 copper coins. She went back to the house and took out a string of copper coins.
"From now on, if anyone wants to send me anything, I'll take it all. There's no limit on the quantity. It's still the same old rule: 30 copper coins per basket."
Shen Yuexi picked up one of the women's baskets and showed it to everyone: "It's just a basket like this, a whole basket."
Everyone nodded. A brave woman looked at Shen Yuexi's beautiful face and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Madam Pei is not only beautiful, but also has a kind heart."
Shen Yuexi just smiled and quickly distributed the copper coins to everyone.
At noon, Xiao Zhuo returned. Shen Yuexi had already prepared lunch, and they were eating together when suddenly someone outside the door called out:
"Is Master Pei at home?"
Shen Yuexi put down her bowl and chopsticks and went to open the door.
The visitor was the son of the village head, surnamed Yang and given the name Tian. Shen Yuexi quickly let him in: "Brother Yang, what can I do for you?"
Yang Tian rushed in, exhausted, and saw Xiao Zhuo sitting at the table eating. He blurted out anxiously:
"Master Pei, the Western Rong people really don't keep their word. You asked us to monitor the other side of the mountain, and sure enough, those Western Rong people were coming over again. Fortunately, you taught us a countermeasure, and that's how we scared them away."
Thinking of the scene at that time, they were so frightened that their legs were still weak. They had long since accepted that the Western Rong people would come to plunder them, but since Master Pei arrived and helped them drive the Western Rong away, the whole village was grateful, but they were still a little afraid that the Western Rong people would come to retaliate against them.
Now they regard Master Pei as their leader, and even his father follows Master Pei's lead.
After waiting for so many years, they finally saw someone who could bring them stability.
Xiao Zhuo put down his bowl and chopsticks slowly and looked at the person who came. His sharp eyes made Yang Tian want to kneel down.
I don’t know why, but every time I see Master Pei, I feel more frightened than seeing those officials.
"Since we've stopped the Xirong this time, they should be quiet for a while. Keep your guard up. If they make any moves, report back immediately. Avoid direct confrontation with the Xirong."
After saying that, Xiao Zhuo stood up, walked slowly to Shen Yuexi, and pulled her to sit down and continue eating.
Shen Yuexi didn't expect that the Xirong people would make a move again so soon, but since Xiao Zhuo had made arrangements, she was not too worried.
Yang Tian knew that he had disturbed the couple's meal, so he didn't stay any longer and left in a hurry.
"Eat first, don't worry." Xiao Zhuo pushed the bowl and chopsticks over, signaling Shen Yuexi to eat quickly.
Shen Yuexi didn't have the habit of not talking while eating or sleeping. She talked while eating.
"My dear husband, when your people arrive, can they deal with those Xirong people?"
She puffed out her cheeks, inexplicably looking like a squirrel. Xiao Zhuo suddenly smiled and reached out to poke her.
Shen Yuexi dodged backwards and glared at him.
Xiao Zhuo seemed to realize his inappropriateness, but he also felt that since she was his wife, it was okay to do so, so he didn't retract his words. His voice was clear and deep, and he replied, "That's right."
"It would be great if we could trade with the Western Rong. Then we wouldn't have to worry about being robbed in the future." Shen Yuexi suddenly mentioned.
We will no longer have to worry about the threat from the Western Rong. The border residents guarding the border will not only develop the local economy, but also use the money to strengthen border defense construction. Sooner or later, the Western Rong will not dare to cross the line again.
Xiao Zhuo did not object to Shen Yuexi talking about political affairs because she was a woman. Instead, he looked at her with admiration and motioned for her to continue.
Encouraged by Xiao Zhuo, Shen Yuexi poured out all the knowledge she had learned in her previous life. The sound, as clear as the dripping of spring water, made people listen in fascination.
Xiao Zhuo listened quietly to what Shen Yuexi said, his eyes fixed on that serious, fair and beautiful face.
What about developing commerce, enriching the border, having border residents guard the border, and integrating the military and civilians...
"How is it?" Shen Yuexi said with a dry mouth, picked up the teacup and took a sip of water, "What I said are just some theories. As for the effect, it depends on the situation."
After all, everyone can talk about theory, but it is difficult to put it into practice.
Xiao Zhuo said: "Don't worry, I will do these."
Shen Yuexi also told him that she planned to build a well in the village for everyone to use.
Xiao Zhuo looked at her with burning eyes, then suddenly pulled her up and held her tightly in his arms, his voice indescribably tender: "Do whatever you like, I won't stop you. Just don't get too tired."
Listening to his steady and strong heartbeat, Shen Yuexi's face couldn't help but turn red.
The shadows of the two people hugging each other were reflected on the paper window, dim and indescribably warm.
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