"Brother Li, look, this is the main house, your house. Dad sent someone to renovate it. The bed, wardrobe, and dresser are all new. We also hired the best carpenters in the city.
call taxi."
Han Qiaoer raised her finger and pointed, and said: "Next to it is my and sister Gao's house, and next to it is Aunt Asha's house. My grandfather and father still live in the west wing, and there are many chickens raised in the north corner of the yard.
I have raised two cows that can produce milk. From now on, brother Li can eat eggs and drink milk every day..."
"Well, it does suit my liking."
"There is something better to say." Han Qiaoer was a little excited and hurriedly ran to the corridor and said: "Over there, the small pavilion where my adoptive father played the piano and listened to the rain was demolished, and the stones were used to build the city wall. We built a new one
I have a wooden frame. Brother Li, don’t you always like to pull it back and forth on the wooden frame? From now on, you can pull it there and move the swing over there.”
While the little girl was talking endlessly, Li Xia turned to look at Gao Mingyue. She was fairer and more beautiful.
Gao Mingyue lowered his head slightly, a little shy, but there was a gentle joy in his eyes, relieved that he was back safely.
The two then held hands.
Han Qiaoer turned his back to them and did not see them. He was still trying to introduce the various changes in the official residence.
Finally, Li Xia asked: "Qiao'er, have you ever thought about it, if I get promoted, we won't live here anymore."
"Yes." Han Qiaoer said, "When I heard the news about Brother Li a few days ago, my father said, 'I'm afraid that after the renovation of this official residence, Alang will be promoted without even living there for a day.' But we can take away the chickens and cows."
Already.
By the way, by the way, my aunt also cut several new clothes for us. Also, Sister Gao and Aunt Asha planted many herbs there to make a balm that is very comfortable to put on the face. Brother Li, look.
Have I turned white?"
"Yes, he has grown taller."
"Really?" Han Qiao'er was very surprised and tiptoed to Li Xia's side to gesture.
We haven't seen each other for half a year, and she has so much to say.
Any other child would probably forget it, but she has a good memory and never forgets what she wants to say. She can't wait to pour it out like a bamboo basket.
Gao Mingyue pulled Han Qiao'er and said, "Qiao'er, we'll talk to him later. He just came back and there are still many things to deal with."
"Yes, my grandfather and father are waiting for Brother Li at the front office."
Han Qiaoer was also good and stopped immediately and followed Li Xia obediently.
Li Xia walked side by side with Gao Mingyue and asked, "I've been working hard on you lately. By the way, have you sent the food and grass that Weining needs? Is there a letter from Muru?"
"Sent it." Gao Mingyue understood Li Xia, and had already taken out a stack of lists and letters, and handed them over to each other as he spoke.
"This is the first batch of food and supplies sent. Mr. Han asked Xiong Baijiang to take someone there. Gao Nianfeng wanted to go, but he was worried that people would find out that he was in Weining, so I didn't agree."
Li Xia took the list and looked at it.
Qingfu County was also short of military supplies such as armor and weapons, and only gave Gao Changshou a small amount. However, Porcelain Tribulus Fireball sent a batch to Gao Changshou to stabilize the situation.
Gao Mingyue handed over another letter and said: "This is a letter from my second brother. He is pretty good in Weining. He has recruited many old Dali tribes, including the monk Sari who has also been in contact with him. However, with the Usa tribe,
There are occasional small conflicts, but he is trying his best to maintain..."
Li Xia said: "Ale, Leyu and his son are not stupid. Seeing Muru opening up the situation in Weining, they will soon realize the threat. But under the pressure of the Mongolian army, these small conflicts are secondary. Ah Shu can
Are you going to attack Weining?"
Gao Mingyue said: "I was about to tell you that Ah Shu seems to have a plan to attack the Song Dynasty, and even go from the northwest of Guangxi to penetrate Huguang, but the specific details are still being investigated... This is a letter from the eldest brother."
Li Xia took the letter and asked while reading it: "He is not suspected, is he?"
"Brother didn't mention it."
"He's like that," Li Xia said, "He never talks about his difficulties. It's not easy to deal with Ah Shu."
The content of Gao Qiong's letter was similar to what Gao Mingyue recounted. The letter also attached a list, asking Li Xia to send people to smuggle supplies to Dali, mostly luxury goods.
"Are these trade supplies ready?"
"Mr. Han is fully prepared and set off three days ago."
"Well, you did a good job, thank you for your hard work."
Regarding the poisoning of Li Xia in Dali City, he could see that Gao Mingyue was not the kind of strong woman who could lead his subordinates on his behalf.
But she is meticulous, smart, and can be an excellent helper.
If we use an inappropriate analogy, she is not like Wu Zetian, but more like Empress Changsun.
Putting away the inexplicable thoughts in his mind, Li Xia stepped into the front office and saw the Han family's father and son waiting in the corridor.
Not seeing each other for a long time, Han Chengxu was a little excited and met Li Xia.
Without much greeting, he spoke the first words.
"Alang, we don't have much money and food..."
On the map of Qingfu County, pieces of land that can be cultivated are marked.
"Wars have continued in recent years. Central Sichuan is a vast area with few people, and there is no shortage of land. The imperial court even stipulated at one time that those who brought their own horses to join the army would be allocated two hectares of land. Of course, the land allocated may not be land that can be cultivated."
Han Qi'an collected his thoughts and said slowly: "It's easy to find wasteland, but to house more than 100,000 people, the money and food needed in the initial stage... makes things even worse."
Li Xia nodded and asked, "How is the sales of private salt now?"
"Although the sales are good, we need to recruit troops and buy horses to open up Weining. A private salt business cannot bear such expenses."
As Han Qi'an spoke, he opened the account book and took out the abacus to settle the accounts for Li Xia.
Li Xia looked over and saw that his hair was much thinner, but fortunately he was in good spirits.
"Mr. Yi Ning started losing his hair?"
Han Qi'an smiled bitterly and said: "Those who settle accounts will be shorter if they scratch their hair. They are so lustful."
Li Xia patted him on the shoulder and said, "Well, there is no need to hand in this year's autumn grain. We will collect grain in September soon and use it to help immigrants first."
"Yes, fortunately Alang is back. We really can't make the decision on this kind of thing,"
The abacus clicked, and Han Qian picked up his pen to start counting.
Li Xia said again: "I will talk to Pu Shuai, Tongchuan Road, and Xuzhou again to ask for more money and food. The court should also reward me. It can alleviate the urgent need."
"After I calculate this part, I will come up with a specific number and give it to Alang to facilitate coordination with the princes."
"Also, our business should not only go to Dali, but also to Xuzhou and east of the Yangtze River."
"When it comes to this matter, why not ask Mr. Li?"
Han Qi'an stopped writing and added: "The bulk of goods traveling along the Yangtze River must be a trade route. But my father and I are not familiar with this matter. Now, the person under Alang's throne who knows the situation in the Song Dynasty best is undoubtedly Mr. Li."
Li Xia rarely hesitated for a moment and asked, "Mr. Li...how are you doing lately?"
Han Qian seemed to be more excited and obviously admired Li Yong very much.
Han Chengxu also stroked his beard and nodded.
"Just now we have been talking about money and food, and I want to talk about Mr. Li's talents, but I can't spare the time. Please take a look at these account books and documents. All workshops, including firearms workshops, armor-making workshops, and mines, are all owned by Li.
My husband is in charge. If he becomes an official, he must be a capable minister. Even the landlord's bookkeeper claims that his talent is inferior to that of Li Xiling..."
Having said this, Li Xia thought of something.
Yuhang County, where Li Yong worked at the time, was such a big county. A remote county like Qingfu, plus the more than 100,000 people who moved there, had a population that was dwarfed by that of Yuhang County.
The chief registrar of a Ji county has an official position two ranks higher than that of the county magistrate, and his ability and experience in governing a country are much higher.
Especially this experience, it won't last ten years...
"Alang?" Han Qi'an asked again: "Why not call Mr. Li to ask? From what I see, Alang should take Mr. Li as his confidant."
"Well, I have my own sense of propriety." Li Xia stood up and said, "I just came back. Everything is complicated. Let's arrange it one by one slowly."
"That's right. Including the owner's book, Alang should have many people to meet. It won't be too late to have a long chat after meeting them."
Li Xia got up and left the office alone. After thinking for a while, he walked towards Fang Yankai's office.
With a "squeak" sound, the door was pushed open.
Fang Yankai looked up and was a little stunned when he saw Li Xia.
He thought that Li Xia had just come back and would not see him so soon.
"The landlord's book is still busy?"
"this……"
Fang Yankai stood up again, cupped his hands, saluted, and said, "I have met the county magistrate."
The county captain who used to be under the chief register has become the county magistrate over him. This feels quite strange.
"If the magistrate has any orders, you can summon me there." He added.
Li Xia, however, did not act like a county magistrate. He moved a chair and sat down opposite Fang Yankai as usual.
"There's no need to talk about red tape. We don't have much time today. I'm here to outline the next development of our Qingfu County with the landlord..."