Chapter 219 Heading South

Jiang Jiu rolled his eyes speechlessly.

"Forget it, remember to use your brain in the future and don't be so reckless."

Yao Song wrinkled his nose and said, "When my grandfather was fighting in southern Xinjiang, the imperial court did not distribute food and grass in time, and sometimes we didn't even have enough to eat."

"Sister, you've been through those days before. If we waste food when our lives are better, how can we justify the days when we were hungry?"

Jiang Jiu recalled the days when the original owner's family suffered in southern Xinjiang.

Although it was not as bad as Yao Song said, it was indeed the Duke of Zhenguo's request to terminate the food contract.

"That's true, but you shouldn't do it yourself. The children who can enter the Imperial Academy are all royal relatives. If anyone is beaten, we will all be held responsible."

"Our Zhenguo Mansion is no longer what it used to be. If anything happens to you, what will Dad and I do?"

Yao Song also felt that he was too reckless and sincerely thanked Jiang Jiu.

"Sister, I'm sorry. Next time, I will definitely find another way to punish him..."

Jiang Jiu held her forehead and said, okay, this is all she can teach.

Yao Song was taken home by Jiang Jiu, and naturally he was punished again by Yao Shirong.

Not to mention that the Qin family is really reliable in doing things.

Just after three days, Madam Qin had raised 40,000 taels of silver. It had to be said that there were not only many nobles in the capital, but they were also rich.

Forty thousand taels of silver could be exchanged for food and fodder, and a long convoy of cars could be pulled up.

However, Lord Qin did not let Jiang Jiu deliver the grain and fodder alone, but instead sent someone from the Ministry of War to be in charge of the escort of the grain and fodder.

Jiang Jiu still went south with his maids Taohua, Yunshu, and the two hundred guards of the Zhenguo Mansion.

Jiang Jiu set out early in the morning that day. As soon as he walked out of the capital, he suddenly saw a cannon on a carriage pulled by four horses.

And there were actually four such carriages.

Are you also going to Southern Xinjiang?

No wonder Zhao Zhuoxi was so confident in wanting to attack Nan Li. It turns out he could even build cannons.

The first four are artillery vehicles, and the ones at the back are artillery vehicles.

The artillery cart was heavier, but needed to be handled with care, and no open flames were allowed, so there were several people taking care of it, more than the people taking care of the emperor.

Jiang Jiu ignored them and headed south with his men.

As expected of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, everything was arranged smoothly along the way. Wherever we went, the government not only treated us warmly, but also welcomed us warmly.

If Jiang Jiu hadn't wanted to catch up with Zhao Zhuoxi, he would have really stayed and enjoyed the scenery.

Coincidentally, they arrived at Sucheng that day, Zhao Zhuoxi's former fiefdom, and Jiang Jiu actually caught up with Zhao Zhuoxi.

"My God, you guys are walking so slowly. I finally caught you."

Zhao Zhuoxi couldn't help but rub her head with heartache.

"You are not feeling well, so why are you here again? Just wait in the capital. I will definitely come back victorious."

Jiang Jiu could feel Zhao Zhuoxi's hand on her head, and she took it away impatiently.

Jiang Jiu had no doubt at all: "I know, it's necessary. You have developed cannons and guns. They are so powerful. Who dares to fight you?"

"I followed you here on my father's orders. He was afraid that you would not be able to command those veterans in Southern Xinjiang, so he asked me to follow you."

Zhao Zhuoxi snorted coldly: "Those old soldiers? If they don't obey orders, just kill them."

Jiang Jiu was speechless: "My father was afraid of this, so he told me to tell you that those veterans are not old and can still fight. Don't underestimate them. They have more ways to deal with Nan Li than you."

Zhao Zhuoxi knew that Jiang Jiu meant well and did not argue much. He just felt sorry for Jiang Jiu's health. He originally planned to set off immediately, but he delayed for another two days before leaving.

This time, Zhao Zhuoxi still let Jiang Jiu ride in the same carriage with him.

After all, he was the emperor, and his carriage was spacious and warm.

But in the south, the weather is not so cold.

Daning and Nanli are separated by a river, but although the river is narrow, it is very deep. It is said that a large ship was once submerged in the deepest part.

If Daning were to force its way across the river to attack Nanli, it would not be an easy task.

The reason why Jiang Jiu was asked to follow at Zhenguogong Shanshui Station was that the veterans there were better at swimming.

After Jiang Jiu got on the carriage, he listened to Zhao Zhuoxi slowly analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of both sides. As he listened, Jiang Jiu's eyelids became heavier and heavier.

Seeing that her head was about to fall to the ground, Zhao Zhuoxi reached out to hold her little head, then picked her up from the ground with his big hands and placed her on his lap.

Then he wrapped her whole body in a cloak.

This time, Jiang Jiu slept soundly and didn't have any messy dreams.

When Jiang Jiu woke up, he opened his eyes and met Zhao Zhuoxi's eyes which seemed to be smiling but full of affection.

"Zhao Zhuoxi, your eyes...if you look at me like this, I will misunderstand that you like me."

Jiang Jiu blurted out without thinking.

Zhao Zhuoxi put his big hand on her head again and stroked her like a cat.

"What if I say I really like you?"

Jiang Jiu was just slightly startled, then suddenly sat up from his legs, moved far away and leaned against the car wall.

"No, no matter how much you like me, I won't like you."

Zhao Zhuoxi was slightly startled, his handsome eyebrows slightly raised, and the light in his eyes slowly dimmed.

"Why? Am I not worthy of your love?"

Jiang Jiu shook his head and waved his hands: "It's not your problem, it's my problem."

"Hmm?" Zhao Zhuoxi was a little confused. "What's your problem?"

Jiang Jiu thought about it, considered it carefully, and then spoke.

"I like you because you are the emperor and you are beautiful, but other than that, it is just liking you, which is not enough for me to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you."

"How do you mean?"

Jiang Jiu: "The time you spend liking someone is very short, but the time you spend with someone for your whole life is very long. Even if you are the emperor, the highest authority, you will still face many marital problems after getting married."

"When I don't have the courage to face these problems, I would rather like you like this and not be with you. I will not marry you until my selfless love is enough to support me to live with you."

This was not the first time Zhao Zhuoxi had heard such words.

Jiang Jiu used to think the same way.

At that time, although they were both married, they had never really been together.

At that time, Jiang Jiu was thinking about divorce.

Even after she knew that he was the noble King of Qi, she still wanted to divorce him.

Because at that time, she didn't like him, and even if she did, it wasn't to the point of life and death.

Later, after getting to know each other slowly and sharing life and death, they finally got together.

Zhao Zhuoxi didn't expect that when he met her again, he would have to go through such a tangle.

But Zhao Zhuoxi no longer has as many concerns as before. He can use all his true

Heart to her.

"Okay, let's take it slow."