Seeing that the weather was getting colder in autumn, and there was a lot of rain this summer, Li Yu had a sense of crisis and bought a lot of medicinal materials and food in advance.

The Gu family and the Li family's own workshops were also profitable. Li Yu was worried that the Northwest would not be able to get much food for the emperor, so he bought a lot of food, grass and medicinal materials in batches in summer.

Now the town has a large warehouse, which is more convenient for storage.

The Gu family's jewelry workshop also opened up sales, and cooperated with the Wang family's Xie family to sell to the south, and there were too many orders to fill.

This time, Uncle Ba selected several family members to learn how to make jewelry, in preparation for the expansion of manpower in the future.

The embroidery shop is also doing very well, it is the first to start making money, although it was started by a group of female relatives, it can do better than the men.

Gu Lin's aunts copied famous calligraphy and paintings for the embroiderer to embroider, and then made a good wooden base to sell. A piece of work can sell for two to three thousand taels of silver, and they have to queue up to order.

Small pieces of work are also several hundred taels, and the ladies are doing it with enthusiasm, but they are embarrassing.

I didn't dare to add too many properties this year, and only filled in two good villages in the northeast.

Boss Li sent someone to tell Li Yu and his wife to discuss matters in the past.

The two rushed to Li's house, where Grandpa Gu and other elders were there.

"Grandpa, Dad, what's the matter?"

"Northwest wrote a letter to ask for help. There is a lot of rain this year, and the harvests in various places are not good. The emperor only gave [-]% of the food and grass to the Northwest. The gap is a bit big. They prepared a small part in advance with their own money, but it was still not enough. The soldiers' salaries must be paid on time. .”

Gu Lei turned his head to look at his wife in surprise, "Yu'er, let you figure it out."

At that time, there was a lot of rain in summer, and Li Yu was very worried. He began to buy grain every month and check it regularly, filling up several warehouses in one go.

Then she thought that if she didn't need it, she could give it away everywhere, and she could still make wine, anyway, it wouldn't be wasted, and Gu Lei let her do it, but she didn't expect it.

Li Yu lowered his face, "When will the goods be delivered?"

"As soon as possible, it's time to freeze in winter."

"Okay, it just so happens that the ship belongs to our family, Leizi, you and His Highness will start preparing for loading the ship as soon as you report."

"it is good."

"This time, His Highness will also send out half of the food, grass and medicinal materials, and take them away together."

Every time he supports the Northwest, the Night King gives a lot and tries his best.

"This dog emperor will be punished by heaven."

Li Yu cursed.

Soldiers defending their homes and defending the country don't give them anything, money, or food. Could it be that they drink the northwest wind?

"Father, did the emperor expect that we would give it to him, so he had the guts not to give it?"

Li Yu gritted his teeth angrily.

"Half and half, he can be a beast, we are human beings and can't be with pigs and dogs."

"What's more, we will return to the capital in the future, and the court's support is also very important to us, and it is for the stability and peace of the border."

"alright."

"There is good news this time. The Northwest generals allowed us to arrange people to serve in the army there. They asked the emperor for some rights and can arrange for us."

"It's good news, Dad, who are you going to send?"

"I want to send a few more people there, send a few young ones to go to hone, and the Gu family will also choose a few to go there. But let's say first, you can't be a high-ranking official, you can only be a small general. Such an official general can make his own decisions. , there is no need to tell the emperor, once the official position becomes bigger, the emperor will give his permission."

It is currently impossible for the emperor to allow the Li family and the Gu family to intervene in the Northwest military power.

But the generals are outside... no more than the rank of generals of the third rank, the commander can decide the promotion of the generals himself, and the emperor can't pay attention to every official.

"Okay, grandpa, who do you want to go?"

"Your two uncles are leaving, and the rest will be left to Erlang. You can experience it when you are young, so that the Northwest veterans will not feel that we are threatening their status."

For the sake of caution, you still can't send core generals there, and this side is also reused. If you go there, you won't be able to get promoted or gain real power, and it will be a waste of time.

"Row."

"The cattle and sheep from the northwest have sent a large batch, and they will arrive in a few days. Remember to pick them up. There are also leather goods and mountain goods."

Boss Li thought of something, "By the way, the Northwest sent us a good opportunity to show us a batch of jade. They sent people to take down the mine, they can mine jade, and they are willing to cooperate with us. Let us contribute our efforts and money, and let our two families make some money together."

The Northwest general asked for help many times, and he was really embarrassed, but he didn't fail to get the money. He had to feed so many soldiers, but he could exchange it for other things.

Northwest generals have a lot of power in the border, and the Northwest commercial roads, mines, etc. have to pass under their hands. If there is no money, they can cooperate with each other to make money.

At this time, the importance of friendship is reflected. Without the support of the Gu and Li families, the mine would not be able to cooperate with you. Who would think that the money is too much.

"Does His Highness have a share?"

"The eldest son has a share."

"Okay, then I'll go down and make arrangements."

Gu Lei understood it as soon as he heard it.

"Leizi will pick out some good jade for our family. My sisters also need jewelry when they get married."

"Okay, I'll pick the ones for you to play with."

Gold and silver are vulgar, and jade is loved by the public, so there is no worry about being unable to sell it when traveling from south to north, not to mention that the quality of Hetian jade is very high, and the price itself is not low.

This is really the feelings of the generals themselves, otherwise, with Hetian Yu's reputation, the Northwest generals can cooperate with anyone, and they don't have to worry about making money.

"Father, can the Northwest Commercial Road make some other products?"

"Yes, from next year, half of the money from the business can be collected back."

The Northwest generals are also constantly planning money and retreats, and they will not hang themselves on the wicked emperor. In fact, they are considered to have taken refuge in the Night King, but they cannot publicly stand in line.

"Okay, then I'll think about it and send a few more people to do some small business."

The old relationship in the northwest can be regarded as a preliminary connection, so we can take the opportunity to arrange more people to go there, and do business if we can't enter the military camp.

If you have your own people, you are not afraid of inaccurate information. Anyway, Northwest is also considered your hometown.

"Show me the list."

Boss Li nodded.

After the discussion was completed, the family had dinner together, and the two elders also discussed who would be suitable to be sent to the Northwest Army, how to plan and other specific matters.

"Grandpa, I have something to discuss with you."

"You said."

"I want to send Gu Ping to the northwest."

Li Yu wanted to give this future to his uncle. He was young and had little qualifications, and he was not weak even if he had practiced skills.

"You want Gu Ping to find a wife over there, preferably from a general's family..."

Grandpa Gu immediately understood her wishful thinking.

To use Gu Ping to go to the Northwest to gain a better future, it is best to find a girl in front of the general there to marry. The Northwest General is still attached to the other side of the capital.

"What do you think?"

"Leizi, look at it."

"I think it's okay. If you choose a few unmarried sons to go there, maybe you can open a way."

Gu Lei also agrees with his daughter-in-law's opinion, no matter if it succeeds or not, he will send him there to try first.

"Okay, since you all agree, go and explain it to the children yourself, so that they can do things with confidence."

"Yes."

Only through marriage can one truly belong to one's own, and the interests can last long.

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