Chapter 314: Heart of Stone
I didn’t expect that the Luo family and Hengrui Trading Company had already had dealings, and I didn’t expect that Hengrui Trading Company also had a manager here.
However, since Luo Guanlan was able to contact the other party and negotiate the matter, it was a good thing after all.
Xiao Yanci was also very satisfied with this and praised Luo Guanlan with words.
Lu Zhiran then told the story of her relationship with Hengrui Trading Company, but she still concealed Xiao Yanheng's identity.
"The owners of Hengrui Commercial Bank are people with good intentions. Since they have agreed to this matter, they will definitely fulfill their promise."
Xiao Yanci didn't expect that there was such a relationship, and he immediately felt more favorable towards Hengrui Trading Company.
Although the potato issue has not been finalized yet, it is about 70% to 80% certain.
Xiao Yanci called Gu Qishan and revealed the situation to him first.
"I am not very familiar with the farming here. If I find potato seeds, I will need the general to arrange this matter."
Gu Qishan was delighted when he heard this. "Your Highness is so kind-hearted. I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of Xiping."
Xiao Yanci waved his hand and said, "I didn't do anything. The one who really has to work hard is you, General Gu."
"As a humble official stationed here, I must be responsible for the people here. This is my duty."
Gu Qishan didn't say much and quickly got busy.
This matter will not be made public for the time being, but he has to send someone to make arrangements first. Then, as long as the potatoes are in place, sowing can be arranged immediately.
Gu Qishan is now recuperating, and military affairs are left to Ge Xubai and other veteran generals.
Gu Qishan thought about it and asked someone to deliver a message to Ge Xubai.
Gu Qishan highly values Ge Xubai, but he is young after all and needs to accumulate more achievements and win the support of the people.
Letting him handle this matter will help win the hearts of the people.
The next day, Ge Xubai returned to the city and went to the general's mansion.
Gu Qishan explained the matter to Ge Xubai in detail, and Ge Xubai was also very happy. "If the potatoes are really as His Royal Highness Prince Jin said, and can survive in Xiping and have such a high yield, then it would be great. From now on, the people of Xiping will no longer have to worry about having nothing to eat."
Gu Qishan also had a hopeful look on his face.
"Your Highness Prince Jin is devoted to the people. In the future..."
He stopped talking halfway, but everyone knew what he meant.
After receiving the order, Ge Xubai took note of the matter.
He wanted to go back and make arrangements immediately, but was stopped by Gu Qishan.
"There's no need to rush. Stay and have a meal before leaving."
Ge Xubai stayed willingly.
Although Xiao Yanci and his party were temporarily staying in the general's mansion, they did not eat together. Today, the master and disciple had dinner together.
When Ge Xubai saw the gray hair on his temples, he couldn't help but feel touched.
At this moment, he realized more clearly that his master was really old.
I went over some words in my mind several times, but finally swallowed them back.
Gu Qishan glanced at him and said, "Just say whatever you want to say. Why are you hesitating?"
Ge Xubai then spoke, "Master, are you still grieving over Zhaolin's matter?"
Ge Xubai hated Gu Zhaolin to the core and looked down on him in every way. He didn't want to mention it, but his master and he were father and son after all, and his master had placed high hopes on him. Now that he was betrayed, his master didn't show it on his face, but he must be unable to let it go in his heart.
Because you care, you will become more disappointed.
Gu Qishan said indifferently, "You've been holding it in for so long, and this is all you can say? Do I look like a sissy to you?"
"I see that Master looks haggard."
Gu Qishan's expression darkened. "That beast has nothing to do with me anymore, so it's not worth my worrying about him. What I'm worried about is the future of the Zhenxi Army. I can't hide the fact that I've been poisoned. If the Emperor uses my health as an excuse to send someone to assist with military affairs, I have no reason to refuse."
Hearing this, Ge Xubai also became more serious.
He was not a real young boy, and he had already weighed the interests involved in the matter.
Since ancient times, military generals have been unable to escape the fate of having their bows put away after the birds are killed. The emperor is wary of his master and may indeed act in this way.
But on the surface, Ge Xubai comforted him, "Master, don't worry too much. The emperor is a wise ruler and will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Gu Qishan didn't say anything else and just nodded.
After dinner, Ge Xubai left.
Back at the military camp gate, a girl in a blue floral dress walked towards him shyly.
She said timidly, "General Ge."
Ge Xubai turned his head and looked at her in confusion.
"What is it?"
When the woman met his gaze, her face turned red and her voice unconsciously lowered several degrees.
"The last time the Qiang Di invaded, I was nearly kidnapped. Fortunately, General Ge helped me escape. I am very grateful. This is a little snack I made. Although it is crude, it is a token of my love. I hope General Ge will not despise it."
After saying that, she handed over the food box in her hand.
However, the man on the other side did not take it. His expression was calm. "It is my duty to protect the safety of the people. Miss, don't take it to heart. The people in the city are having a hard time making a living right now. Miss, you should take this food back."
His words were polite, but his refusal was unmistakable.
The girl stood there in a daze, her eyes full of loss.
She refused to give up, "I still have food at home, General, please accept it."
Ge Xubai still didn't answer. "I've already had my meal. I appreciate your kindness."
The girl's eyes instantly turned red.
But there was no expression on Ge Xubai's face.
He didn't want to accept it, as it would only arouse people's imagination and cause trouble for himself.
The girl was embarrassed and ashamed. Finally, she put the food box on the ground and said, "Once the food is given away, there is absolutely no reason to take it back. General, please deal with it yourself."
After saying that, she covered her face and ran away.
Ge Xubai looked at the food box in front of him, his brows furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly.
Some soldiers who entered the barracks saw this and laughed and joked.
"Another girl brought food to the lieutenant general. The lieutenant general is truly charming."
"The lieutenant general used to have a big beard and girls would throw themselves at him. Now that he's shaved his beard and looks handsome, naturally more girls are coming to him."
Everyone burst into laughter. Ge Xubai glanced at them coldly, which was intimidating. Everyone immediately fell silent and quickly dispersed.
Ge Xubai looked at the food box on the ground and felt troubled. He didn't know what to do with it.
At this moment, a voice was heard.
"General Ge, I haven't eaten yet. Can you give me this food box?"
When Ge Xubai turned around, he met Ye Hanyi's teasing gaze.
For some reason, Ge Xubai felt like he had been caught doing something bad, and his heart tightened unconsciously.
He said sternly, "I have never accepted this. If you want it, just take it."
This issue must be reiterated clearly; he cannot suffer this injustice in vain.
"The girl was presented to you with such eagerness, yet you showed no appreciation at all. You are truly heartless."
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