Chapter 472: Once I have straightened the road, they will naturally follow the right path.
Sang Zhixia's idea of using Jiang Yubai's influence to open a new farm in Lingnan was not a spur-of-the-moment idea, but a decision made after consultation with the old man, Xu Yu and Xu Minghui.
The income from farming is currently the foundation for the Xu family to survive. This is the case in the northwest, and it will also be the case if they have the opportunity to go to Lingnan in the future.
In the old man's words, if you want to have a taste of the cake in someone else's hand, you must first give up a piece of meat in your own bowl, otherwise your plan will not succeed.
Even without Jiang Yubai's help, Sang Zhixia could find a way to open the farm.
But if there is a local powerful person in Lingnan to escort them, it will be a completely different matter.
Why not take advantage of the existing conveniences?
What's more, the Xu family has boarded the ship helmed by Jiang Yubai, and they are bound to encounter storms in the future. In an unclear situation, of course the more cards they have in their hands, the better.
As for the iron ore given by Mr. Qi...
Sang Zhixia hooked the edge of the hem with her fingertips and said nothing, pretending that this had never happened.
The conditions now offered are beyond Jiang Yubai's expectations and are just right.
Giving out too much bait at once and revealing all your cards is not a good thing.
The time is not right yet. It is too early to say anything rashly. We can wait patiently.
In Jiang Yubai's opinion, the request put forward by Sang Zhixia was not excessive at all, and was even insufficient.
Jiang Yubai hesitated and asked, "Sister-in-law, do you have any other conditions?"
Sang Zhixia smiled and shook her head: "Not really."
"I know that arable land in Lingnan is scarce, but whether it's land reclamation or land payment, it will be handled according to local customs and prices. As long as anyone is willing to sell their land to me, there will be no dispute over the money. Your Highness can rest assured on this point."
Jiang Yubai rubbed his face, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you misunderstood. This is not what I am worried about."
"I just feel that grain seeds are particularly important to the Xu family. Your promise to distribute the grain seeds is already a great favor to the people of Lingnan. The conditions you proposed are too few. When I think about it, I always feel that I owe it."
According to Jiang Yubai's initial expectation, it was already very good that Sang Zhixia was willing to sell grain to him.
The amount of rice produced by the Xu family farm is extremely considerable. When the output of Shu and the Northwest is added together, it is a very exciting number.
As long as Sang Zhixia can ensure that most of the rice produced is in his hands, no matter what conditions Sang Zhixia puts forward, he can agree to them without any hesitation.
But although Sang Zhixia seemed to have mentioned it, in fact it was equivalent to prying open his mouth and stuffing a piece of dessert in.
All the benefits are his, so isn't Sang Zhixia's work in vain?
Jiang Yubai thought about it and still felt that something was wrong, so he immediately said, "My sister-in-law has her own thoughts, and it's not my place to interfere."
"But as long as we enter the Lingnan territory, whether it's arable land or manpower, as long as my sister-in-law says the word, I will do it without hesitation."
"I've taken note of what my sister-in-law just said. So, the day someone from the Xu family sets foot in Lingnan, I'll transfer all the fertile land and gardens under my name to yours as a gift for your new farm. What do you say?"
Although Jiang Yubai had no title in the court, his identity as the only son of the King of Lingnan was unshakable.
As a young prince from Lingnan, the total amount of farmland under his name is huge and by no means a small number.
Sang Zhixia said without thinking: "How can that be possible?"
"We've agreed to do what we're supposed to do, I..."
"My sister-in-law is generous and forgiving. You can't let me feel uneasy about this, right?"
Jiang Yubai smiled bitterly and said, "My sister-in-law is willing to move to Lingnan and generously provide grain and seeds for distribution. This is a blessing that I have been longing for."
"If I were to just endure this without any response, I would be truly shameless."
Jiang Yubai's rogue behavior is always directed at people, not things, and he has his own standards in his heart.
There is no need to be polite to someone like Xu Yu who is accustomed to taking advantage of others and being too arrogant.
When facing someone like Sang Zhixia who always puts others first, you must retreat again and again.
Jiang Yubai had made up his mind. He stood up and politely bowed to Sang Zhixia: "Sister-in-law, you have helped me out of my urgent need. This is a great favor."
"I can't express my gratitude enough. I won't say any more nonsense."
"Sister-in-law, just wait and see. Lingnan is definitely a pure land. I will do my best to help it."
Jiang Yubai's promise may sound light and frivolous, but the benefits it will bring in the long run are endless.
If you maintain a good relationship with the only powerful person in the area, you will reap many benefits and endless good fortune when you move to Lingnan in the future.
The purpose of today's pulling has been achieved.
Sang Zhixia calmly put down her worries and pinched Xu Yu's fingers on her knee.
Xu Yu understood instantly and chatted with Jiang Yubai for a few words. After making sure that Jiang Yubai had nothing else important to do, he kicked him out without any courtesy.
Sang Zhixia has been busy for most of the day and it's about time for her to take a rest.
Jiang Yubai knew that Sang Zhixia's current situation was special, so he didn't dwell on it. He just whispered to Xu Yu as he walked out, "I'm really busy lately. If you don't have anything else to do at home, come and help me?"
Xu Yu decided to follow Jiang Yubai and kill himself, but if you think about it carefully, it is impossible for Jiang Yubai to treat Xu Yu as his subordinate with a clear conscience.
So Jiang Yubai put on a good-natured attitude, put his arm around Xu Yu's shoulders and said earnestly: "Brother, please be kind and help me."
"If you don't learn it again, I'll probably die of exhaustion in this northwest. I..."
"I'll finish up the farm stuff tomorrow. After I get rid of Xu Minghui, I'll come find you."
Jiang Yubai's eyes lit up slightly, then he realized something, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Is it Xu Minghui who is going to Lingnan?"
"yes."
Xu Yu guessed that Xu Minghui had probably already dealt with Second Aunt Xu, so he replied calmly, "This is a serious matter. My wife wouldn't be at ease if I handed it over to someone else. He's the most suitable person to go."
Jiang Yubai felt a little unwilling after hearing this: "Xu Minghui has such capable people, and you just threw them away to open up wasteland in Lingnan?"
"You can't let him stay..."
"cannot."
Xu Yu mercilessly pulled away Jiang Yubai's hand that was hooked around his, and said calmly, "The situation is unclear, and the risks are not clear."
"It's enough for him to know what's going on. There's no need to get too involved now."
If the plan fails, those who are not deeply involved can still dig out the evidence and will not have to worry about losing their lives.
Jiang Yubai was so angry that he laughed: "Can't you hope for us to be good?"
"It's not that I'm worrying too much, but Xu Minghui can't take the path you want."
Xu Yu ignored the slight anger in Jiang Yubai's eyes and said calmly, "Advisors have always been afraid of the light and cannot stand in front of people."
"If Xu Minghui wants to have a better future, he can't just stay behind the scenes."
Once Xu Minghui became Jiang Yubai's adviser as Jiang Yubai wished, he would have a bright future with his intelligence, but the result was definitely not what Xu Minghui wanted from the beginning.
Moreover, counselors who know too much often do not live long.
Xu Minghui is the pillar of the second house, and Xu Yu could not just watch him rush into the darkness alone.
Under Jiang Yubai's stunned gaze, Xu Yu brushed his sleeves and said lightly, "If he wants to leave, he can only do it in the right way."
"The bright and upright path."
Jiang Yubai was silent for a moment, and said with a half-smile: "Don't forget, what we are going to do now has nothing to do with being aboveboard."
If you really think about it, they are both typical traitors with evil intentions in their hearts. None of them is a good person.
Xu Yu sneered, "So what?"
“No matter how thick the fog is, the dawn will still appear under the blade.”
"Once I have straightened the road, they will naturally follow the right path."
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