Chapter 181 There is a way to get food
"I saw Xiao Feng'er just poured water into the bowl, it was very clean, and I was thirsty..." Xu Wude tried hard to make excuses for himself.
"It's very clean, really clean. If you don't believe me, just look."
No matter how clean it is, it has been licked by a dog!
The richest man in Liangzhou City snatched water from a dog and almost had his pants pulled off by the dog. If you tell others about it, it will make people laugh to death!
Ding San's smile is very wolf-like.
"Master Xu, would you like to come in and have some tea?"
"No, I'm busy."
Xu Wude arrived at an unfortunate time and actually ran into the county magistrate of Baopi. They all knew that he was the only one with food, and if he stayed, he would definitely be plundered.
Next time I must come to fetch water after dark.
"Xu Wude, you are also an important figure in Liangzhou. You should know more about the situation in the city. Come in." Bai Yi also spoke.
He doesn't want to go in!
Xu Wude's face looked even uglier than Dagang's.
He lowered his head and searched everywhere.
Make excuses.
Sang Ning coughed hard and winked at him: "Come in."
There is good news.
So Xu Wude went in without any hesitation.
After sitting down.
Sang Ning asked bluntly, "Sir, if I can solve the food problem for Liangzhou City, what can you give to our Huo family?"
Bai Yi's eyes flickered, and he immediately became alert.
Xu Wude was a little surprised. Could it be that they wanted to recruit him into the gang?
Does Madam Sang have any idea of the food problem in the whole city? The food of one hundred Xu Mansions is not enough to last for a month!
He was worried and wanted to pull Sang Ning's clothes to remind him, but when his hand was halfway out, it was pushed back by a wooden stick.
Huo Changan glanced at him casually. His pair of almond-shaped eyes, which were curved inward and outward, were beautiful yet cold and intimidating.
Xu Wude almost chopped off his own hand.
It's so stupid to touch someone in front of her husband.
But he really didn't have any thoughts about Sang Ning.
To be precise, he didn't treat her as a woman.
Although she looks pretty and cute.
But would you have any idea about a master who is so mysterious? No, I dare not.
If she used some magic, he wouldn't even be able to be a man!
"All Liangzhou?" Bai Yi didn't dare to believe it and confirmed it again.
"Yes, all of Liangzhou." Sang Ning said firmly.
Isn't one coal mine more than enough to feed tens of thousands of people?
She wandered around the nearby mountains and forests, but didn't find much food. However, she discovered a coal mine through space.
In this era, coal mines were still unknown, and the charcoal used now was charcoal made from artificial kilns.
For example, the gold-thread charcoal and silver-thread charcoal used by the nobility were high-quality charcoals produced in charcoal kilns in the western suburbs of Beijing.
The little charcoal they had asked for from Xu Wude before was very low-quality charcoal, which she used for barbecue.
In fact, to be precise, coal, like charcoal, is also the incarnation of plants and a masterpiece of nature.
Coal is formed from ancient plant remains that have undergone geological changes over millions of years.
A lot of other things are added to it, making it more refined than charcoal, burning longer and having a higher calorific value!
No need to go through multiple processing steps.
It’s just not very environmentally friendly.
In short, except for the discovery of iron mines, which needed to be reported to the court, coal mines did not need to be reported.
If they want to mine it, they can't hide it from Bai Yi.
She had discussed with Huo Changan that Bai Yi was an upright person and not a treacherous person.
Taking this opportunity, not only can the people of Liangzhou be saved, but Bai Yi can also become the complete umbrella for the Huo family.
I've been waiting for him to come!
At this moment, Bai Yi looked at Sang Ning's determined eyes, then at Huo Changan's calmness, and then at the old lady who didn't even raise her eyelids and was calm as she sewed clothes.
It makes him look like a young boy who has just started out!
However, he has been the governor of Liangzhou for six years!
For six years, I always wanted to make Liangzhou develop better and better every year, but in the end I achieved nothing.
Sang Ning, a young woman who is not even 10 years old yet?
This is a big blow...
However, seeing that Xu Wude's eyes were almost the same as his, he felt a little comforted.
It's not his problem, it's just that Sang Ning is too amazing!
"You, what do you rely on? Can you tell me about it?"
Because of the water source and locust plague issues, Bai Yi had unknowingly come to believe Sang Ning and never considered whether she was bragging or not.
Sang Ning said, "The water level of the Shatu River has risen now, so there's no need to worry about water. It's a good time to plant cabbage and radishes. Plant them now so they'll be ripe before the beginning of winter and you can store them for later consumption."
It’s just growing vegetables!
Bai Yi also thought about it.
But after three years of drought, seeds are hard to find.
"I'm afraid we won't be able to find that many seeds."
"Give me as much as you can find. I have seeds too. Just plant half the fertile land."
Bai Yi nodded: "When the time comes, the relief grain from the imperial court arrives, and we can mix it with vegetables and grain, and we can get through it."
Huo Changan chuckled.
"County Magistrate Bai, do you think the disaster relief grain will arrive?"
"What do you mean? Of course I'll come! This is Liangzhou!"
What is Liangzhou? It is an important border area!
If the imperial court doesn't care about this, then the dynasty must have collapsed.
Bai Yi stared at Huo Changan with sharp eyes. If he was not a member of the Huo family, he would have been treated as a spy.
How dare you say such words that disrupt the morale of the army?
The old lady stood up, took the clothes in her hand and went out, closing the door.
The light in the room was blocked, and it was much darker than before.
Xu Wude suddenly felt something was wrong. What was going on? Why were they talking about the court? Should he run away?
However, it wouldn't be a bad thing to have a little understanding of the situation.
Listen again.
Huo Changan said calmly: "You should know that Prince Kangyuan has been here before, and he told me a piece of news.
Dongyang was not only hit by disasters in the northwest, but also by earthquakes in the southeast and floods in the southwest, and there were holes everywhere.
The capital is in turmoil, the emperor has been ill for a long time and is away from court, and various forces are ready to make moves.
When he arrived, the prince had already rejected the memorial requesting disaster relief in the southeast.
In addition, a riot has broken out in Chang'an, and the leader of the rebels has declared himself king. That's the only way to get to Liangzhou. Even if the court comes to provide relief, can they still get through?"
Bai Yi looked frightened.
Huo Changan knew better than him.
It turns out that the emperor is seriously ill, no wonder he has been acting abnormally recently.
"I've heard about the Chang'an riot, but the court has sent my uncle to suppress it. I believe it will be quelled soon."
Huo Changan nodded without comment.
With Beigong Ting taking action, the bandit leader certainly couldn't resist for long.
But will the court send food?
There can't be any mistakes in Liangzhou, Yangguan, and Longcheng!
Bai Yi felt depressed by Huo Changan's words. He didn't want to talk anymore. He wanted to go back and write letters to Yangguan and Longcheng to ask about the current situation there.
Sang Ning interrupted him in a crisp voice, "Sir, we haven't finished talking yet. Aren't we supposed to get food?"
Bai Yi was confused: "Aren't you growing cabbages?"
“Cabbage is cabbage, but food is what saves lives.
I have a way to get food, be self-reliant, and have enough food and clothing without having to wait for relief from the court.
The premise is that in Liangzhou, you must do your best to protect our Huo family!"
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