The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 1031 - 869, Malicious Intentions

"This time’s food supply is even larger than the last!"

Zhang Da noticed an extra cart of food and immediately broke into a wide smile.

Perhaps it was the news of porridge distribution in Ganzhou City that had reached them, as the number of refugees arriving lately had been steadily increasing; each day’s consumption of food was not a small figure.

Deshou said, "The amount of food is still the same; the extra cart is loaded with medicinal herbs."

On hearing this, Zhang Da was startled at first, then dashed to the cart, opened the bags, and upon confirming that they were indeed filled with medicinal herbs, he was overjoyed. He laughed until his eyes filled with tears.

Deshou had recently spent time distributing porridge alongside Zhang Da, had heard much of his backstory, and knew he had lost his parents shortly after birth, growing up on alms through the streets. He held deep feelings for the people of the Gan State Guard territory, and stepped forward to pat Zhang Da on the shoulder.

"Don’t worry, with the Princely Heir and the Crown Princess here, they won’t neglect the people outside the city," he said, gesturing towards several Medical Disciples nearby.

"Look, all these are physicians, and they’ll soon join us at the city gates to assist."

There were not many doctors in Xiliang, and realizing more were accompanying them, Zhang Da quickly took the horse reins from a Medical Disciple: "I’ll handle the horse cart."

Seeing this, Deshou shook his head: "Let’s hurry, it’s almost time for the porridge distribution, and if we’re late, there might be trouble outside."

Zhang Da nodded hastily, pulled the horse cart along with Deshou, and as they exited the main gate, he glanced back at the plaque of the Xiao Residence.

"Lord Governor needs to stay longer in Xiliang."

Clearly, Zhang Da also believed that Xiao Yeyang, being the Prince Residence’s Princely Heir, would soon leave Xiliang.

...

Inside the residence, Guyu and Lixia had finished checking all the supplies and handed the list to Daohua.

After reviewing it, Daohua couldn’t help but frown.

She had come well-prepared, and the items they brought were adequate for usage solely within the Xiao Residence.

However, now that some food was to be allocated to assist disaster victims, and Xiao Yeyang had also used some, there was suddenly a shortage.

After considering for a moment, Daohua went to her study, quickly came out with a note, and went to the front courtyard to find a Hidden Guard who kept hawks, handing him the note: "Send the message back to Beijing."

The Hidden Guard said little, took the note, swiftly tied it to the hawk’s leg, and released the bird to fly.

Daohua estimated the time; the harvest from the Beijing estate this year had not been sold, and once Xiaoliu received the news, she should be able to organize the food supplies quickly though the delivery might only be possible by next February.

Daohua returned to her room to review the supply list again, calculated once more, and seeing that careful use could last until next year when the food arrived, she was relieved.

...

Liangdu, Commandant Office.

A rough-looking, bearded giant frowned plaintively at Wei Du, the Commander: "Sir, didn’t you say you’d appoint me as the Commander for Gan State Guard?"

Wei Hong had just seen one such burly man looking pitifully at him, almost like a woman, which made him twitch his lips slightly: "I had reported your appointment to the Imperial Court long ago, what can I do if they don’t approve it?"

Fan Tong’s face fell: "So, can I still become a Commander?"

Wei Hong looked at this stalwart warrior who had been following him, knowing his simplicity and feeling somewhat headache-stricken: "The position of Commander for Gan State Guard isn’t that easy to hold, have you forgotten how Old Zhou died?"

Fan Tong said, "It’s truly sad that Old Zhou died, but we are frontier generals, and guarding our territory is our duty. If one day I end up like Old Zhou, I am prepared for it."

"You..."

Unable to find the words, Wei Hong finally spoke bluntly: "Forget about being a Commander, just go back and continue as your deputy in Gan State Guard." freewēbnoveℓ.com

Speaking, he paused for a moment.

"That one, what do you think of the new governor sent to the Gan State Guard?"

When mentioning the new governor, Fan Tong was extremely dissatisfied, "That new guy, Xiao Yeyang, really is arrogant. As soon as he arrived, he moved directly into the Commander’s residence. On his first day, he stormed into the guard post, pulled out a document from the All-Army Marshal’s office, and declared that he was taking over the Gan State Guard and told us to cooperate with him fully."

"Sir, isn’t it funny? A mere fifth-rank governor forcing us, officials of higher rank, to listen to him. It’s infuriating!"

Wei Hong furrowed his brow. "As for Xiao Yeyang, we cannot merely judge him by his rank. He is a prince’s son, the current emperor’s nephew."

Fan Tong snorted, "So what? He still got demoted to Xiliang for causing trouble."

Wei Hong looked at Fan Tong. "Don’t oppose him directly. Xiao Yeyang might be a pampered noble, but our Xiliang is a tough place. He won’t last long here. Let him do what he wants, and once he’s gone, Xiliang will still be under our control."

Fan Tong nodded slowly, "I’ll listen to you, sir." While speaking, he scoffed, "When I was coming here, that kid was distributing porridge on the outskirts of Ganzhou City. I saw it, and I didn’t give him a single reminder."

"I’d like to see how much food he can provide."

"Here in Xiliang, every winter is the hardest. When the people of the Gan State Guard hear about the porridge distribution, they will definitely swarm there. I’m just waiting to see him make a fool of himself."

Wei Hong smiled, "When you go back, you might spread the news along the way."

Hearing this, Fan Tong looked hesitant, "Isn’t that a bit inappropriate? Xiao Yeyang might be arrogant, but if he can provide his precious food to help the people, that shows he’s not a bad person."

"Just the people from Gan State Guard will be enough trouble for him. If too many people come due to the spread news, he surely won’t be able to handle it. Maybe we should drop this idea?"

Wei Hong shook his head with a smile, "You still don’t believe it when I say you’re naïve. Do you think the Crown Prince lives a hard life like us? I’m telling you, his family probably has piles of gold and jewels."

"Didn’t you see the hundred carriages of supplies they brought?"

Seeing Fan Tong still hesitant, Wei Hong continued, "I’m asking you to spread the news along the way also to help those who can’t survive otherwise. Whether to do it or not, it’s up to you."

Thinking of the people who died of hunger or cold in the snow, Fan Tong clenched his fist, "Alright, I’ll do it."

"That’s right. By doing this, we’re also robbing the rich to help the poor. Wouldn’t it be better if this makes Xiao Yeyang leave due to difficulty?"

Wei Hong’s smile hadn’t faded when a trusted aide rushed in with a letter, "Sir, an urgent letter."

Fan Tong’s expression tightened, "Did those damned Xiliao people attack again?"

Wei Hong glanced at Fan Tong, quickly opened the letter and started to read. In a moment, his expression darkened.

Seeing this, Fan Tong became anxious, "Sir, have the Xiliao people really attacked again? Which place, sir? I’ll go support."

Wei Hong tossed the letter onto the desk, "It’s not that the Xiliao people have attacked, but Xiao Yeyang has wiped out a troop of Xiliao cavalry."

Fan Tong stunned for a moment, quickly picked up the letter and read it, then clicked his tongue in amazement twice, "That Xiao Yeyang is something. The Xiliao cavalry are the hardest to deal with, yet he wiped out a hundred of them just like that."

Wei Hong didn’t show much joy. His Wei Family had been stationed in Xiliang since the previous dynasty, and he didn’t want too many changes in Xiliang.

He still had some connections in Beijing and knew that Xiao Yeyang was capable. Therefore, he wanted him out of Xiliang as soon as possible.

"You’ve been out for almost half a month, and it’s almost the New Year. Hurry back to the Gan State Guard. Remember, don’t forget to spread the news about the porridge distribution in Ganzhou City along the way."

At this moment, Fan Tong suddenly felt reluctant, "Sir, let’s not do this. If too many people go, and something happens, it won’t be good."

Wei Hong thought to himself that causing a disturbance would actually be ideal, giving him a legitimate reason to request the Imperial Court to dismiss Xiao Yeyang.

"Just do as I say. I have my considerations. Why are you fussing over this like an old lady?"