Princess Yu'an was like a lightning strike, looking at Chu Yunning blankly: "No, no, you must be talking nonsense, how could the emperor give up on me?"
Seeing the other party talking nonsense like crazy and then slowly calming down, Chu Yunning raised his eyebrows and said, "Is there anything strange about this?"
"Of course!" Princess Yu'an said excitedly: "If it weren't for my princess's advice, how would he be able to sit on the throne of the prince? If I hadn't framed the third emperor brother, he would have been killed long ago."
Listening to the other party telling a few secrets about the Crown Prince of Yunlan Kingdom from time to time, Chu Yunning picked up a strand of long hair on the temples with her fingertips and curled her lips: "Since you know so many secrets of the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince cannot tolerate you.
It’s also normal.”
"He dares!" Princess Yu'an was worried that she would be given up, and said with a pinched neck: "Chu Yunning, let's make a deal."
Chu Yunning glanced sideways at Princess Yu'an, sneered, and looked like you have no use at all. The angry Princess Yu'an shouted: "If you want to attack Yunlan, you must rely on me. I can do it."
Recommended to you."
"Just you?" Chu Yunning didn't believe it.
Princess Yu'an said anxiously: "You have to escort me back to Yunlan anyway, so why not give it a try? You won't suffer any loss anyway."
Seeing this, Mrs. Lin on the side also joined in and said, "Girl Ning, Princess Yu'an is the princess of Yunlan Kingdom after all. She has some use value. Wouldn't it be a pity to die in vain? What if she is useful?"
"Yes, this princess is valuable after all."
"It's not like Second Aunt doesn't know that Princess Yu'an is cunning by nature and cannot be trusted," Chu Yunning said.
Hearing this, Mrs. Lin added: "This is easy to handle. If you find out that Princess Yu'an is telling lies, don't give her a second chance, just kill her."
Hearing this, the corners of Chu Yunning's mouth twitched slightly, which was more direct than her own.
Princess Yu'an glared at Mrs. Lin fiercely, as if she was blaming her for talking too much, but when Chu Yunning's eyes touched her, she swallowed back the insult on her lips.
"Besides, I don't expect to be able to help." Chu Yunning acted indifferently, and had Princess Yu'an tied up and thrown into the carriage mercilessly.
For this kind of person, the more Chu Yunning shows concern, the more arrogant and domineering she will be. If you don't take her seriously, she will not be able to guess your thoughts, feel unsure, and will always be worried and scared.
status.
After giving a few simple explanations to Ms. Lin, Ms. Lin raised three fingers and said, "Don't worry, I will never embarrass my sister-in-law again. I will go and talk with you when I have time."
"Auntie, I'm busy."
After getting on the carriage again, we chased the large army all the way and caught up with them almost in the evening. We walked in a hurry. In addition to replenishing the horses with food and grass along the way and preparing some water sources, we traveled almost day and night, rushing forward under the stars and the moon.
"Are you still used to it?" Emperor Mingwen held a kettle in his hand, raised his head and took a big sip. There was no fatigue in his brows and eyes, they were all filled with starlight and expectation.
She is not the original owner of Jiao Didi, but she also likes to travel. Even though she went to fight this time, there was nothing Chu Yunning was not used to.
"You can also see a lot of scenery along the way, which you can't see in the house. It's a unique experience."
Hearing this answer, Emperor Mingwen was not surprised at all. The woman he fell in love with was different. Her speech, vision and courage were all unique.
"You brought Princess Yu'an with you?"
Chu Yunning nodded: "It will be a disaster if you stay in the capital. It will always make you feel more at ease if you have it with you. Maybe it will be useful."
Emperor Mingwen said: "You are still thoughtful."
The two looked at each other and smiled. She slept in a simple tent that night and did not sleep well. She got up before dawn and continued on her way.
At this time, Eunuch Mo rushed over, pointed to the carriage on the side and said: "Chu Shang Palace, the emperor has said that this carriage is given to you for your use. You must rest and recuperate all the way, otherwise who will treat the three armies?"
Even the reasons were given, and Chu Yunning had no chance to refuse. Then he thought that this trip would indeed take two months, so he simply refused.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
The carriage was covered with two layers of thick bedding, and there were exquisite snacks on the small table, as well as books for her to kill when she had nothing to do. Lying in the carriage, the bumps were reduced a lot, and she felt many times more comfortable than before.
The journey was bumpy and windy, and Chu Yunning began to prepare sachets for the soldiers along the way to repel mosquitoes and soothe their nerves.
Winter has arrived in a blink of an eye, with snowflakes falling outside. Chu Yunning, wrapped tightly in her cloak, stuck her head out the window and looked at the scenery outside.
Seeing that the ground turned white, her mood also improved, but Bixiu whispered to the side: "I heard that the further you go to the border, the colder the temperature becomes. There are not even any vegetable leaves. They are stationed at the border all year round.
The people are really pitiful."
The border is no better than the capital. If it weren't for Bi Xiuti, she wouldn't have realized this problem. Chu Yunning touched her chin: "Standing at the border is inherently hard. How can we do it if we don't eat well?"
"Miss, do you have any ideas?" Bixiu asked.
Since joining the young lady, Bixiu feels that her young lady is capable of everything and knows everything.
Chu Yunning rubbed his eyebrows. He didn't know what the planting technology was like in this era. He called the guards accompanying the army and asked, "How long will it take to get there?"
"Mr. Chu, at this rate, it will take about five or six days."
Chu Yunning nodded clearly.
Sure enough, during dinner, the food was significantly down compared to before. There was no shortage of white flour steamed buns, corn pancakes, chicken, duck, and goose. Indeed, there was not even a vegetable leaf to be seen.
"What, it doesn't taste good?" Emperor Mingwen saw her in a daze and handed the chicken drumsticks on the plate in front of Chu Yunning.
Chu Yunning came back to her senses, looked at the chicken legs and shook her head: "I was thinking it would be great if the soldiers at the border could also eat fresh fruits and vegetables in winter."
"Hey, Mr. Chu, not to mention that there is no food at the border, even in the winter in the capital, there is very little. They are all preserved in the ice cellar in Zhuangzi. How can we eat fresh fruits in winter?" Eunuch Mo laughed.
Let's talk.
Perhaps because they were familiar with each other, Chu Yunning didn't care about the other party's interruption.
"There is nothing impossible about this. This war is a protracted war. Sooner or later we will run out of food and grass. If we have advantages that other countries do not have, it will only be beneficial but not harmful. It will also allow the people at the border to have enough food and clothing."
Emperor Mingwen heard the hidden meaning in his words: "Is it possible that you want the people to grow vegetables and sell them?"
"Why not?" Chu Yunning asked back. Isn't it right to rely on her own hands to cultivate the land diligently and sell the fruits to create a bumper harvest?
Emperor Mingwen sighed, this woman could see business opportunities wherever she went, so he asked again: "Does it sound like you have a plan?"
"I want to give it a try." Chu Yunning looked at Emperor Mingwen softly and cutely with eager eyes, trying to persuade him, but Emperor Mingwen just threw the right word at her.
"Your Majesty, don't you want to hear your opinions?" She still had a lot of words to say.
Emperor Mingwen shook his head: "Just go ahead and do what you want to do. If it doesn't work, I won't blame you. If it does, I will reward you heavily!"
Just do what you say. After the three armies arrived at the border city, the first thing Chu Yunning did when he arrived there was to find a suitable place to plant.
The place had to be large enough and the soil should not be too bad. Chu Yunning spent two days searching. On the third day, under the guidance of local people, he discovered a hillside. The hillside was completely empty, with the occasional few households.
He bent down and looked at the soil. It was good or bad. It should be possible to plant two-crop hybrid rice. Chu Yunning planned the drawings overnight and had people collect seeds that could be planted. It took three days to prepare.
On the fourth day, Chu Yunning led an army of a hundred people and began to dig holes, cut down many trees, and build greenhouses.
Seeing that the first greenhouse was beginning to take shape, Chu Yunning asked people to water it overnight, soaking the soil, and fertilizing on both sides. Only after making sure that the soil was moist and soft when pinched, did he feel at ease.
"Miss, what can be grown here?" Bixiu asked curiously with her eyes wide open. She could now imagine that the greenhouse was full of fresh vegetables.
Chu Yunning said without hesitation: "Jiang!"
In the cold winter, ginger soup is the easiest way to ward off the cold. It's okay to drink it if you catch a cold. She tried ginger first in the first shed.
The seeds were sown, and thick straw was fastened on top of the shed to ensure that the temperature in the shed was suitable. During the day, if there was any discernment, the straw would be opened.
Emperor Wen of Ming Dynasty also followed him curiously that day. He raised the curtain and saw Chu Yunning dressed in coarse cloth. There were only two beaded hairpins on her temples. She was bending down to check the ground, and from time to time she was giving instructions to the people around her.
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Bixiu winked at Chu Yunning and pointed behind her. Chu Yunning followed his gaze and noticed that Emperor Mingwen was coming. He stood up and saluted.
"No need to be too polite. I haven't seen you for a few days. There have been a lot of changes here." Emperor Mingwen found that there seemed to be nothing she didn't know how to do, and the shed looked quite like that.
Chu Yunning introduced with a smile: "This land is planted with ginger, which can be used to ward off the cold. Many people come from the capital and may not be able to withstand such bad weather."
"You are still thoughtful." Emperor Mingwen nodded.
Seeing that the two people were getting along harmoniously, Eunuch Mo waved away the others, leaving space for the two of them. Chu Yunning asked about the situation at the border, and Emperor Mingwen did not hide it: "The situation is worse than I imagined, Yunlan Country
We have already made preparations for the war, and the other three countries are ready to take action, among which the Middle East countries have already started training their troops."
"What is the emperor worried about?" Chu Yunning asked. The four-nation alliance was the worst plan they had ever thought of.
A smile appeared on Emperor Mingwen's lips: "I can't hide anything from you. I plan to send troops tomorrow night."
"Then I would like to sincerely wish the emperor an early triumphant return." Chu Yunning saw Emperor Mingwen's posture, and he should be confident and had a plan for a long time.
"What else is there to say?"
Chu Yunning hesitated for a moment and then shook his head: "The emperor will definitely return in person, and then I will personally take care of you."
"Okay! It's a deal!"
The two looked at each other and smiled. Before leaving, Chu Yunning handed Emperor Mingwen a sachet containing a peace charm; "Although this battle is risky, I believe that the emperor will return safely."
Emperor Mingwen took the peace talisman, put it directly inside his chest, and nodded.
I've been there for five days
Chu Yunning wandered back and forth in the greenhouse a little uneasily. Bixiu came close to her: "Miss, it seems that green sprouts have sprouted."
"Really?" Chu Yunning came back to her senses, lowered her head and pushed aside a piece of straw. Sure enough, she saw the green buds, and couldn't help but smile on her face: "This is a good thing, it means we are successful. I ordered you to go down and continue to fasten the greenhouse.
The more, the better.”
She wants to grow some fresh vegetables and some usable herbs for next spring, and also raise some cattle and sheep to supply the freshest meat for the soldiers.
Seeing that it was getting dark again, Chu Yunning went to the camp and asked, "Is there no news from the Emperor yet?"
"No, the emperor led his troops and happened to encounter soldiers from the Yunlan Kingdom who came to attack in the canyon. The two sides fell into a fierce battle, and the enemy troops retreated steadily. However, the emperor took advantage of the victory and pursued..."
Halfway through the words, Chu Yunning's face turned gloomy. The most taboo thing in a war is to take advantage of the victory and pursue it, especially in an unfamiliar place.
"Don't worry, Chu Shanggong, the emperor will definitely have his own sense of proportion." Eunuch Mo comforted him.
Chu Yunning's eyelids twitched and she stared at the moonlight, feeling uneasy in her heart. She hesitated for a moment before rushing out.
Suddenly the lights were brightly lit outside, and loud shouts came: "The Emperor is back!"
Listening to the cheers, you know you have won this battle.
Emperor Mingwen returned from riding a horse. His uniform was already stained with stains. He could not hide the tiredness between his brows and stared at her with a pair of bright eyes.
"God bless you." Eunuch Mo clasped his hands and muttered, "The emperor is finally back safe and sound."
Emperor Mingwen got off his horse and walked a little anxiously, with a cold breath coming out of his mouth. As he walked, he said with a smile: "I haven't had such a good time in a long time, attacking the enemy from both sides."
"The emperor means that he knows the terrain very well?"
"On the first day I came to the border town, I visited the place on the spot and mapped out the topography, so I was able to find the place accurately."
Chu Yunning silently gave a thumbs up in her heart. It turned out that Emperor Mingwen was not just a man who relied on words to make plans. He also had some real abilities. He was not like a pampered prince who had never suffered any hardships and had been delayed by illness over the years.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
Emperor Mingwen laughed loudly and helped Chu Yunning up: "Thanks to your peace charm, I can survive until now. Guess who I caught?"
Seeing the happy look on Emperor Mingwen's face, Chu Yunning boldly guessed: "Could it be the other party's general? How much has been gained this time?"
That group of people never imagined that Emperor Ming Wen could launch a sneak attack in such a short period of time, and dare to ambush halfway and attack from both sides. The opponent's soldiers were demoralized and lost their armor. Moreover, because they were in a mountain depression, they had no place to hide.
, there were countless casualties, and it took ten carts of weapons to be pulled back.
The victory in the first battle directly boosted the morale of the three armies, and they just wanted to go all out to attack Yunlan's interior again.
Chu Yunning listened patiently to the other party's story, while not forgetting to pour a cup of tea and hand it to him: "The emperor has just come back. You should have a good rest. I will go and prepare a reception banquet for you to celebrate."