The father and son stood there looking at each other for a while before General Xie finally said, "Do you know about your eldest sister's plans?"
General Xie's question was direct and to the point, and Xie Ming observed his expression and found that he did not resist much.
It is likely that Xie Teng had already persuaded this loyal and patriotic minister before he set off for the capital.
So he answered, "I know!"
Seeing Xie Ming's affirmative answer, General Xie continued, "I am not such a stubborn person as to treat the lives of my family and tens of thousands of soldiers as a game for the sake of a title. But you also know that to succeed, the right time, the right place, and the right people are all indispensable. Hundreds of thousands of troops outside the defense line are eyeing the Great Zhou with hostility. If we are not careful, the Northwest Army will be attacked from both sides, and the people will be in dire straits."
Xie Ming was aware of these things; he had discussed countermeasures with Xie Teng before she set off.
The Great Zhou Dynasty has been established for over a hundred years, and many problems have accumulated. The current emperor still has such a significant weakness that is left unaddressed.
The current calm is also because all parties are waiting for the right opportunity, and the male protagonist's opportunity is the Xie family.
Now, the Xie family's opportunity lies with the Cong family; Xie Teng went out carrying evidence of the Cong family's crimes.
As long as those forces can't hold back, the opportunity for the Northwest to survive and develop will come. When the Great Zhou is in turmoil, no one will be so reckless as to provoke the lion of the Northwest.
Xie Teng must have already said these things to General Xie, but he is still worried, mainly because he is concerned about the iron cavalry beyond the Great Wall.
Understanding his father's concerns, Xie Ming didn't mince words and said directly, "Father, before the trip, I gained some insights into troop training, which is why I drilled my soldiers. This time, after testing them out, the results were quite obvious. I want to promote this method to the army, which could increase our combat effectiveness by 50%."
"Is that really true!"
"Indeed, I will gather my squad for a game of chess in the army tomorrow."
"good!"
General Xie looked much more relaxed.
“Father, my eldest sister’s return to the capital will surely stir up conflicts among all parties. With you and grandfather guarding the Northwest, there will be no trouble.”
General Xie gazed into the distance and sighed, saying, "I never imagined that the Xie family would ultimately end up on this path."
Xie Ming comforted him, saying, "The Xie family has guarded the Great Zhou for over a hundred years, with countless sons dying in the process. If it weren't for the royal family's excessive bullying, the Xie family would still be good subjects. Father, you don't need to worry about this!"
General Xie nodded upon hearing this, then suddenly changed the subject: "By the way, I recently went to Sanyang City. Manman seemed very strange, and I couldn't get any information out of her. I suppose the Cong family's affairs have really hurt her. If you have some free time, you should go and see her."
Now is the time for the Xie family to have people, and Xie Manman is a rare talent in domestic affairs, so Xie Ming is naturally unwilling to keep her in the inner quarters.
He was also planning to go there, and since General Xie said so, he readily agreed and prepared to go the next day.
Inside the Qiyun Courtyard of the Xie Mansion in Sanyang City, the head maid and her servants stood respectfully in the courtyard.
The Xie family from the Northwest have lived in Juma Town for many years, leaving their house in the city empty.
Now that Xie Manman has "divorced" her husband and returned home, she has naturally been given a place to stay here. Previously, most of the Xie family's affairs were handled by the steward.
After the Cong family incident, Xie Manman knew that the Xie family's backyard needed to be fortified, so she took over all the household affairs.
More than a month has passed, and she has gained a fairly good understanding of the Xie family's business in the Northwest.
Following the rules of the Xie family in the capital, she would have the head and deputy head of the household come to report every seven days, and today was the day the head steward came.
Just as the steward finished speaking, a maid in pink stepped forward and respectfully announced, "Miss, the Sixth Young Master has arrived!"
Xie Manman smiled and instructed, "You all go to the head steward at the front today!"
Only then did everyone leave in an orderly fashion.
After everyone had left, she said, "Granny Shi, go to the kitchen and prepare a few more dishes that my brother likes, and also bring the 'Thousand-Year Intoxication' wine you brewed earlier. And..."
Granny Shi listened carefully, wrote down everything, and then bowed and left the main room.
Xie Ming noticed the difference as soon as he stepped into the Xie residence. Before, it was still a bit lacking because it was managed by servants. Now, with a young lady from the capital personally managing the household, it felt just right.
He couldn't help but slow his pace and step inside.
Before even reaching Qiyun Courtyard, Xie Ming could see Xie Manman standing at the gate, looking energetic and waiting for him.
"elder brother!"
When Xie Ming approached, Xie Manman smiled and bowed to him.
"Great, you're in high spirits! Did you have fun?"
Xie Ming gave her a meaningful look.
Xie Manman covered her lips with a handkerchief and said with a smile, "This month has been the most enjoyable since I came to the Northwest."
The siblings were close, and the servants, being sensible, stepped back, allowing the two to chat and laugh as they entered the courtyard.
Xie Ming came over to subtly mention Xie Teng's plans, and Xie Manman immediately understood what her family was plotting.
"What does my brother want me to do?"
Xie Manman followed Xie Ming with a charming smile.
After sitting down at the stone table in the courtyard, Xie Ming dipped his finger in the tea in his cup and wrote the character "粮" (grain) on the table.
Xie Manman didn't believe that her brother was just asking her to farm to increase yields; grain could sustain life, but it could also kill.
It is true that many people will die when there is internal strife, but the number of people who die before the strife is not necessarily less than the number who die after it begins.
Xie Manman felt her blood boiling. She had killed people with her bare hands, but she had never tried using schemes.
Xie Ming immediately saw the madness in her eyes and thought to himself: This sister has indeed changed!
In her past life, she was able to hold her own against Ji Miaozhen even without being favored by the emperor. If Cong Wuyang didn't have the male lead's halo, he would probably have been killed by Xie Manman.
Wow! We should put this skill to good use.
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