Shen Ningsi glanced sideways at Gu Hong.
The man put away his usual arrogance and stared calmly at the scene in front of him.
Noticing what Shen Ningsi had done, Gu Hong turned around and chuckled.
"I originally thought that while I was out west attacking the barbarians, you could live peacefully at home, working from sunrise to sunset. As long as the people can live a stable life, even if we, the grown men, die on the battlefield, it would be worth it."
He pulled the corners of his mouth and laughed sarcastically, "But when I came back, what I saw was completely different from what I imagined."
"God has not rained, and drought is afflicting the country. This is God's fault, and I don't blame them. Yet the imperial court has not stepped forward to provide disaster relief, and the officials in the capital are still lavishing their money. And you ordinary people, on the other hand, are risking your lives for a single grain of rice."
"When I think of these things, I regret not beating up those civil officials in the capital. It really makes us, who are defending our country, feel disheartened."
He spat on the ground, his face showing no sign of hiding his disgust.
Shen Ningsi looked at Gu Hong in a daze. She didn't expect that this general would have such an idea.
She originally thought that Gu Hong was captured by a strong man and taken to the west to fight in the battlefield, so he should be unwilling to do so.
"What? Didn't you expect that I would actually go to the battlefield willingly to protect the people?"
Shen Ningsi was a little stunned. She had discovered that although Gu Hong was a military general, he was actually very sensitive and had an extraordinary talent in understanding people's hearts.
She didn't know whether Gu Hong could see through other people's minds so easily. She only knew that during this period of time, Gu Hong had become more and more adept at figuring out her thoughts.
Shen Ningsi didn't say anything, just looked at Gu Hong. Unexpectedly, the other party didn't pursue me. After hesitating for a while, he said, "I was indeed unwilling at first."
He laughed and said, "Who would be willing to leave their peaceful life at home and go to a place like that where life and death are at stake?"
"But after seeing the people on the border being tormented by the war, forced to flee and their families torn apart, I was willing to stay there. It wasn't for anything else, but just thinking of you, a weak woman, running around with your family made me feel irritated."
"General, don't worry. Even if that happens, I'm confident I can take care of several children."
"That's true."
Gu Hong did not deny it. Shen Ningsi's confident smile made his expression more relaxed.
"Given your ability, it's not difficult to find a way to settle down."
"But didn't I know anything when I first left?"
The person who surprised him most when he came back this time was Shen Ningsi.
She is graceful, smart, and fearless in the face of power.
In a place like Black Cloud Village, even if a grown man was captured, he would probably be panicked. However, Shen Ningsi was not only able to take care of several children, but also able to think of a way to escape.
Of course, what Gu Hong didn't expect the most was Shen Ningsi. She had no feelings for him at all. Not only that, even wealth and official position couldn't keep Shen Ningsi.
He changed the subject and didn't continue talking about it.
"Luckily, we have you. Otherwise, these people would not have died in the war, but would have been tortured to death by the court's inaction. Now that we have planted the land, as long as we can hold on for another two months, we will finally be able to fill our stomachs."
"It's been a long time since I've seen this kind of labor scene."
Shen Ningsi smiled. Solving the problem of filling her stomach with food was only the first step in her plan.
"Don't worry, General. You have led your soldiers to safeguard the stability of the country and solve the people's livelihood problems. You don't need to worry about it. There will always be a way to deal with it."
"I'm afraid I wouldn't take other people's words seriously. After all, they can't do it, but when Gu's said this..."
Gu Hong raised his eyebrows and curled his lips. If he didn't have this armor, everyone would probably think he was a bad guy.
"You always make this general think that you have found other food."
The people of Da Zhao have suffered from famine for too long, and they have long lost any pursuit of the taste of food. As long as they can fill their stomachs, it is enough for them, but Shen Ningsi cannot do that.
She missed the variety of flavors in the dishes in the future!
There are also fruits of various flavors!
Summer is coming, and usually at this time they would be sitting in the air-conditioned room watching TV with half a watermelon in their arms.
It probably doesn't have the ability to make high-tech products like televisions on its own, but food is the most important thing for people, and as long as she satisfies her appetite, she won't feel such a big gap.
“There are indeed some signs.”
Seeing that he couldn't hide it, Shen Ning thought about it and said, "Yesterday, Xiuwu mentioned that there is a village east of Tuer Mountain that is even hotter and drier than Wanning Village. However, they often find a kind of fruit with a lot of water in their village. Although it can't fill your stomach, it can quench your thirst."
Shen Ningsi's eyes couldn't help but light up. Based on what Gu Xiuwu said, she was sure that he was talking about watermelon. It was just that the people here had never seen watermelon and didn't know how to grow it, so they couldn't produce it in large quantities.
"When the potatoes sprout in the village and I feel better, I'll go over there and take a look. If there's better food, the villagers might change their taste and not have to eat potatoes every day."
While the two were talking, all the villagers noticed the person standing on the edge of the field.
Gu Hong, dressed in silver armor, looked heroic and strong. The villagers had only seen armor on the officers and soldiers in the government office, but the difference between them and Gu Hong was worlds apart.
At this moment, Gu Hong looked out of place in the village, but Shen Ningsi, who was standing next to Gu Hong, was dressed neatly.
She had her hair tied up in a bun and wrapped it with a sky-blue cloth, leaving only two strands of hair on her temples swaying in the wind.
Her small face, still freshly powdered, looked exceptionally clear and translucent in the sunlight. She didn't look at all like a woman with two children.
"Mrs. Gu, you haven't fully recovered yet, why are you here?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Ningsi turned around and smiled and responded loudly, "I came to see how your planting is going."
She waved her hand and said, "Don't worry about me, I'll just walk around and take a look. If you hurry up and plant the potatoes a day earlier, you can harvest them a day earlier."
Upon hearing this, the villagers gave up the idea of coming up to chat and let Shen Ningsi wander around in the fields.
Shen Ningsi looked over the acres of land, and the villagers all followed her instructions and were careful and cautious everywhere. Even the holes they dug were based on the optimal proportions given by Shen Ningsi.
There are still a few acres of land to be inspected. Gu Hong glanced at Shen Ningsi's pale face and said, "I've finished inspecting it. You should be relieved, right? They are still obedient."
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