Jiang Jiuniang was actually reluctant to say these things to Gou'er, because it might lead her son to dedicate his life to the country.
As a mother, she naturally hopes that her child can make plans for himself and stay safe and sound by his parents' side.
But deep down, I know that it's best to let Gou'er make these decisions himself; he has the right to choose his own life.
Sure enough, when Gou'er heard her say that, his eyes lit up instantly, and he said, "Great! I want to go to the battlefield, and I also want the people to live a good life!"
The dog was very excited, as if it had been injected with chicken blood.
Jiang Jiuniang pursed her lips, her expression somewhat indescribable.
She hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "You're not the only one in this world, why make yourself so tired? If you can't do something, you can let someone else do it. Can't you think about yourself?"
This child is far too honest.
More importantly, there is an emperor above them. The emperor is wary of the Lu family, and the Lu family's children are all very capable. They might be able to manage at first, but as time goes on, the emperor will definitely find various excuses to replace them.
Of course, all of this is good. The only fear is that the emperor might have ulterior motives and frame the Lu family with fabricated charges, wiping them out in one fell swoop.
This is no longer the egalitarian world she used to live in; she should think twice before doing anything.
The dog said very seriously, "Mother, I just don't want the tragedy of the year we fled famine to keep happening."
Although he was young at the time, he knew how difficult the journey was.
So many of her family members were killed by bandits, Sister Lotus was almost sold into a brothel, and Little Tiger's family almost died in a refugee slum.
Countless people along the way resorted to cannibalism, and even his own mother nearly left him.
They had traveled a long way to a city they thought was safe, but they had to pay to pass through, and the road was full of bad people who would snatch children.
He still dreams about that period of time, and each time he wakes up in fright, his mind filled with the cries and shouts of those refugees.
His family overcame difficulties under the leadership of his mother and with the mutual support of a group of relatives, and things are getting better and better now, but that doesn't mean he can forget that dark period.
“Mother, I want to work hard so that when people suffer from natural disasters, they can quickly receive aid from the imperial court, without having to pay too much tax. They can support their families by farming their own land and still have some money left over. I hope that if they have any grievances, they will dare to seek redress from the government, instead of worrying about underhanded dealings that could cause them to be unjustly accused…”
“I know my abilities are limited and there’s not much I can do, but the results of doing it and not doing it are different. Take our family’s mine, for example. If Mother hadn’t bought the mine and hired workers to mine it, the people of Qianzhou would have continued to rely on their children stealing to survive. They wouldn’t have money for medical treatment when they got sick and would just wait to die. But Mother found them work, so they can earn money, have enough to eat, and even have money left over to buy clothes and see a doctor…”
The little dog rattled off a whole bunch of things, leaving Jiang Jiuniang stunned.
She never imagined that one day she would be taught a lesson by her own son.
She's actually quite easygoing; she does what she wants and doesn't do what she doesn't want. At most, she does some good deeds at appropriate times to help some people, which is considered accumulating good karma for herself and her family. She has never thought so far ahead as Gou'er, wanting to change the lives of people all over the world.
Although Gou'er was still young and it was too early to say such things, Jiang Jiuniang did not show any contempt. On the contrary, a sense of respect rose from the depths of her heart.
This era needs progress, and Gou'er wants to be a driving force for it, dedicating everything he has to the common people.
Jiang Jiuniang couldn't do it, but she respected everyone who had such a heart for the world.
After Gou'er finished speaking, she took a deep breath and said, "Son, do whatever you want to do. Your parents will always support you. However, the road ahead is long and arduous, and you will face many difficulties and unknown risks. You must be extremely cautious."
Although Gou'er is still young and has no official rank or title, and is far from what he mentioned, Jiang Jiuniang still couldn't help but feel sorry for him. How could she have given birth to such a savior? Who would be heartbroken to death by this?
Lu Baichuan, who was driving outside, could also hear Gou'er saying these words. He felt both gratified and worried. No parent would be willing to let their child suffer like that, but it was the child's own choice.
Jiang Jiuniang immediately resolved in her heart that she must cultivate more talented people so that they could become her son's right-hand men in the future. Whether they were working alongside her son or entering the court, they would always protect her son, so that it wouldn't be too difficult for him to become a savior.
After the mother and son finished talking, Gou'er read a book in the car, but Jiang Jiuniang was no longer sleepy and lifted the curtain to chat with Lu Baichuan.
“This time when we go back to Changzhou, let’s stay at our old home. I heard that Dad and the others did some simple repairs when they went back last time, so we can move in after tidying up.”
As Jiang Jiuniang spoke, she touched her swollen belly, thinking that at this rate, the child would probably be born in Changzhou.
This is good, after all, Changzhou is their hometown.
However, it's possible that if the information from Changzhou is inaccurate, they will have to go to other places to check.
Yes, the latest news is that some people say the news about the treasure came from Changzhou. They say that someone there is spreading news about the treasure, and they suspect that the thieves' hideout is there. They want to go and see for themselves, and also revisit their homeland.
“It might not be very convenient in the village, so I was thinking of renting a small courtyard in the city.”
There are no plans to do business in Changzhou for the time being, so there's no need to buy a small courtyard like in Qianzhou. Although we don't lack the money, it would be a waste.
"It's okay, let's stay in the village, that way we won't be easily targeted."
When Jiang Jiuniang transmigrated, she was already on the run and had no feelings for her hometown of Changzhou. However, she had the original owner's memories, and when she decided to go to Changzhou this time, she felt a longing in her heart and wanted to go back to her hometown to stay for a while.
The original owner had deep feelings for that place. After all, she had suffered hardships outside since childhood, and that place was the only place in her life that could be considered home.
"Okay, whatever you say."
Lu Baichuan smiled and lightly tapped the horse's back with his whip. The horse ran a little faster, but the carriage remained stable, and Jiang Jiuniang felt no discomfort.
Deciding to travel to Changzhou by horse-drawn carriage, the family of three began a life of hardship, setting off at dawn and resting in a simple tent outside at dusk.
Along the way, they indeed learned a lot about the treasure.
It is said that there was a very powerful Taoist priest in Changzhou who could predict the general direction of the treasure. He once said it to the public, but from then on, he was targeted by someone who wanted to kidnap him to find the treasure. So the Taoist priest went into hiding. Although he did not appear in everyone's sight, people could always hear news about him, and naturally they could also hear his predictions about the treasure.
Jiang Jiuniang's first reaction after hearing this was: How come it looks so much like that evil Taoist priest from back then?
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