[Chapter 271 Chapter 271 Unite our troops and boost our national prestige]
Shen Yuyao was not going to get involved in the affairs between Chen Fei and Xiao Mei.
Whether the knot between these two people can be resolved depends mainly on what they both think. No one can help with this matter.
So Shen Yuyao quickly took the initiative to change the subject.
Xiao Mei came over as soon as she heard that Shen Yuyao had given birth.
The main reason was that she thought of Shen Yuyao and Cheng Liyan, who had no elders and probably didn't understand many customs, so she thought of coming over to tell her.
Although everything is now centered on revolution, many customs have been denied as the dregs of feudal superstition.
But in fact, people still give gifts privately, especially for happy occasions such as the birth of a new baby.
Xiao Mei thought, regardless of others, given the relationship between Cheng Liyan and Commander Ye, she should go to these elders' homes first to report the good news and send them some eggs, right?
This is more of a courtesy than a rule.
So Xiao Mei didn't bring anything else today except the fifty eggs that she had asked someone to buy in advance.
After listening to Xiao Mei's detailed explanation, Shen Yuyao realized that there was such a rule.
"I know Director Cheng will never think of this. I have brought eggs and red paper. Boys usually give gifts in even numbers. Ask Director Cheng to give six to the leader's family. If the relationship is good, give four. If the relationship is not so good, two will be enough.
Although fifty is not a lot, it is probably enough to deal with the people in the courtyard. I will cook it for you later, and then wipe it with red paper, and you can send it to Cheng Chu while it is still hot when he comes back." Xiao Mei said.
"Okay, thank you then." Shen Yuyao didn't bother to be polite with Xiao Mei.
Xiao Mei is very familiar with their house and knows where the pots and pans are. Shen Yuyao feels that she can rest assured to leave this matter to Xiao Mei.
Just when Shen Yuyao and his wife were busy sending red eggs to their relatives and friends, Prime Minister Shen of Wushuang Kingdom was summoned to the palace by the emperor.
The words that Xiang Chunyun had someone pass on before reached the emperor's ears at flying speed, shocking the emperor greatly!
Especially the phrase "murderous spirit" made him feel a little uneasy.
The emperor felt that he would not be able to sleep tonight if he didn't call the old prime minister over to ask him questions clearly.
When Chen Chengcheng first asked his daughter-in-law to spread such words, he was actually mentally prepared.
I was not surprised to be summoned by the emperor at this time.
When he heard the emperor's question, he calmly said what he had already thought of in advance.
That's easy to say.
It's just that my wife dreamed of her daughter last night. Her daughter said that she felt an ominous murderous aura and was afraid that it would be detrimental to the country, so she asked her mother to recite three thousand volumes of scriptures to alleviate this violent aura.
The emperor became even more uneasy after hearing this, and couldn't help but ask the old prime minister if there was anything else he needed to do besides troubling the old lady?
Naturally, Prime Minister Shen proposed to reduce the number of wars and compensate the families of the soldiers who died or were injured in the war.
There have not been many large-scale wars in Wushuang Country in the past.
Although the border is not peaceful all year round, the wars triggered are all small-scale, and because they are mostly tug-of-war, the number of casualties on both sides is not too high.
The only thing is that the war last year can be said to be the largest war in Wushuang Country in the past twenty years.
Although we won the battle, the financial resources consumed and the number of casualties among soldiers were also the highest in history.
However, this great victory gave the emperor supreme courage, stimulated his ambition, and made him begin to intend to expand.
Prime Minister Shen was unwilling to increase the number of troops and expand.
He believed that instead of going to foreign wars, it would be better to honestly manage civil affairs, improve people's living standards, and ensure peace and prosperity in the country. This is the right thing to do.
But after years of ups and downs in the officialdom, Prime Minister Shen knew that pouring cold water on the emperor at this time was useless and might even make him rebel.
Just when Prime Minister Shen was worried about this and couldn't come up with a good plan, his wife traveled through time...
This gave him the idea instantly.
Although the emperor was unwilling to listen to the prime minister's clichés, the murderous aura did make him feel fearful.
In addition, he knew very well that the old prime minister's family did have supernatural powers, and that the goddess did exist.
So he said, "I will consider what the Prime Minister said, but I still feel that I have to do something to show respect to the goddess. How about doing the dojo for another three days?"
Prime Minister Shen did not object immediately this time, but said that the lady had closed the door to visitors in order to calm her mind, and even he was not allowed to enter or leave.
After leaving the palace, he will go to Xuantong Temple and ask Taoist Priest Xuanling about the goddess's opinion.
After returning home, Prime Minister Shen first wrote a letter to Shen Yuyao detailing his conversation with the emperor today and sent it to her, asking her to discuss with her son-in-law to see what method would be most appropriate to dispel the emperor's doubts.
Prime Minister Shen was actually having a headache at this time.
The main reason is that his younger brother converted to Taoism and is now the Taoist priest in Xuantong Temple.
Before, he had demonstrated his daughter’s magical powers in the name of his brother.
But unfortunately, except for his second brother, his whole family believes in Buddhism.
Especially my wife, she even built a small Buddhist temple in the backyard, and almost all the women in the family also worship the Bodhisattva in the yard.
He couldn't ask his daughter to ask his wife to recite three thousand volumes of scriptures while at the same time asking the emperor to perform a Taoist ceremony at Xuantong Temple!
This made Prime Minister Shen himself feel awkward, let alone trying to convince outsiders.
Cheng Liyan took his mother-in-law for a long walk outside and introduced her to Sister Han and several other close acquaintances.
Then he brought her back.
When he came back, Xiao Mei had already left.
Shen Yuyao first talked about the red eggs, and then showed Cheng Liyan the letter from her father.
Cheng Liyan replied without even thinking, "If Your Majesty has money but nothing to do, then don't build a temple. Spend your money on doing something practical.
Let him do something that benefits the people first, and then when he has enough money, let him build a hero monument.
From then on, he would go to pay tribute in person or send someone to do so every year, and it became a routine.
This not only unites the military and the people, but also strengthens the people's pride in the country.
To rally our army's morale and boost our country's prestige.
Isn't this better than spending money to pray to the gods?"
Shen Yuyao knew what the Heroes Monument was.
She conducts patriotism education several times a year at her workplace.
One of them is to lay flowers at the Martyrs' Cemetery on Qingming Festival.
Shen Yuyao has been there twice.
So when her husband mentioned this, she immediately understood and agreed very much.
Although the old lady was somewhat displeased when she heard the words "It's better than praying to gods and Buddhas".
But she is not someone who doesn't listen to advice.
After she asked her daughter to explain it to her in detail, she immediately agreed with the idea.
He also said that he would personally organize a garden party after returning and call together the ladies of various families to discuss the establishment of an orphanage to specifically take in the orphans of soldiers who died on the battlefield.
Also support my daughter and son-in-law's proposal.
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