The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 1073 - 896, Prepare for Battle

Commander Office, Wei Hong was aware that Xiao Yeyang would not easily hand over the high-yield crops, but he was still infuriated after reading the refusal letter.

"This Xiao Yeyang, has no regard for others at all! My lord, we can’t just let this go." fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

Wei Hong glanced at the official who spoke, "Then what do you think we should do?"

The official was at a loss for words—after all, Xiao Yeyang was backed by the emperor; they really couldn’t force the issue.

Wei Hong didn’t expect the officials to come up with any good ideas either, so he turned to Master Xu, "Master Xu, what’s your take?"

Master Xu was silent for a moment before replying, "My lord, the reasons for Mr. Xiao’s refusal are substantial. Maybe we should just wait."

Wei Hong frowned. "How long must we wait? Surely we can’t wait until the soldiers of the Ganzhou Guard have all planted high-yield crops before the rest can follow suit?"

Master Xu bowed his head and said nothing.

The high-yield crops were brought by Xiao Yeyang; naturally, the distribution was up to him.

Wei Hong dismissed everyone in irritation. After Master Xu had left the Commander Office, he headed straight to the largest teahouse in Liangdu.

"I thought you wouldn’t come today because you had something else going on."

Wang Qi stood up with a smile and welcomed Master Xu to take a seat.

Master Xu laughed, "How could I not come when you’ve traveled to Liangdu and invited me?"

Once they had sat down and sipped some tea, they began to talk about their respective situations. As the conversation proceeded, they touched on the topic of the high-yield crops of the Ganzhou Guard.

Wang Qi said, "The corn and potatoes that Xiao Yeyang brought are indeed high-yielding. I’ve mentioned before, my clan was fortunate to have a brief encounter with Madam Xiao, who gifted us some seeds. This year, I no longer have to worry about my people going hungry."

Hearing this, Master Xu looked surprised, "If that’s what you’re saying, it seems these high-yield crops really are suitable for promotion in Xiliang."

Wang Qi nodded, "As long as corn and potatoes can be widely cultivated in Xiliang, the people can end their hunger."

Master Xu was overjoyed and then sighed, "Previously, when Mr. Wei wrote to Mr. Xiao asking for the high-yield crops, I didn’t offer any advice. It seems when I return, I will need to find a way to promote the spread of these crops."

Wang Qi said, "It’s not that Xiao Yeyang is unwilling to promote high-yield crops; I think he must want to use them to achieve certain goals. Not long ago, the Lanwu Guard and the Jinwei Guard both received a batch of high-yield crops. From what I know, they must have struck some deal with Xiao Yeyang."

Master Xu furrowed his brow, "Are you implying I should not interfere?"

Wang Qi nodded, "Based on my investigations and observations, everything Xiao Yeyang has done in Xiliang has been beneficial for the people here. This may not align with the Wei Family’s interests. If you help them acquire the high-yield crops, it’s likely that they will only be planted on military farms, and the common people won’t be a concern for them."

Master Xu fell silent, knowing Wei Hong better than Wang Qi did.

Wei Hong had never ceased his intent to drive away Xiao Yeyang; he simply hadn’t found the opportunity yet.

Master Xu looked at Wang Qi, "You’re always defending Xiao Yeyang, are you considering that route?"

Wang Qi smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

Master Xu sighed, "Actually, that might be for the best. Due to geographical reasons, the people of Xiliang have been living a hard life. In recent years, the Xiliao people have become too much to bear. If Xiao Yeyang can truly change the situation, even I would be willing to serve."

Wang Qi looked at the pedestrians coming and going, "Let’s just wait and see."

...

At the beginning of September, the textile factory was completed. Xiao Yeyang called Li Chenzhi to his study, handed him a blueprint, on which were distinctly drawn Lei Feng caps and military coats.

"Before winter, try to make as many of these hats and coats as possible. I will send all the cotton collected by the Guard Office to the textile factory."

Li Chenzhi knew these were clothes for the border army, carefully stored the blueprint, and solemnly said, "Once I return, I will immediately recruit workers to rush the job."

The Li Family also owned a textile factory in Zhongzhou, and Li Chenzhi was very familiar with this area. In just three days, he had recruited hundreds of local women to start processing cotton and making military coats and Lei Feng caps.

By mid-September, Li Xingnian and Qin Xiaoliu once again escorted a large batch of merchandise to Ganzhou City.

The several shops in Gan State Guard bought by the Li Family were already set up, just waiting for the merchandise to arrive so they could start selling.

Aware that Li Chenzhi was busy with the textile factory, Li Xingnian took it upon himself to open the shops with the butler.

At the Xiao Residence, Daohua was also overseeing the storage of merchandise.

In Ganzhou, the weather started to get cold as September arrived. Recalling the difficulty of traveling during the snowy days last year, Daohua had already instructed Qin Xiaoliu to transport the necessary goods early to spare the subordinates from suffering.

Time slipped away bit by bit. By October, snow had already begun to fall in Ganzhou.

In Ganwei Town, Wang Wu and the soldiers had just finished training on the field when they heard the urgent sound of horse hooves. Shortly after, a troop of cavalry entered through the city gates.

Seeing the uniformly dressed cavalry in military coats and wearing Lei Feng caps, Wang Wu and the others all looked on with envy.

"Those coats and hats look so warm at a glance. It’d be great if we had them too."

"I’ve heard from the Guerilla General that we have them too, but they are not ready yet. Once they are made, they’ll be delivered to us."

"The cavalry always gets the good stuff first. Did you see that? Their swords are brand new."

"I wish I could be a cavalryman."

"Forget it. The cavalry are personally selected by Lord Xiao one by one. I heard the requirements are exceptionally high. Not only do you have to be strong, but you also need martial skills."

Wang Wu, listening to the others, pushed his way next to the squad leader, "Commander, Lord Xiao came again today. Hasn’t he been visiting too frequently lately?"

Commander: "Winter is the peak season for Xiliao invasions. It’s only natural for Lord Xiao to patrol more frequently."

Wang Wu: "But our training has also become more frequent recently." He lowered his voice, "Commander, are we going to war?"

The Commander glanced at Wang Wu, "Don’t ask what you shouldn’t. What you need to do is train well, so if war does come, you can survive against the Xiliao."

The thought suddenly struck Wang Wu—were they really going to war?

At the end of October, more than twenty carts carrying military clothes and hats entered Ganwei Town.

Wang Wu immediately put on the new clothes he received, "This new cotton coat is really warm."

Just a few days after receiving the new clothes, Wang Wu noticed the food had improved. Previously they could eat meat only once every seven days, but now they had it once every two or three days.

This gave him a bad premonition.

Indeed, two days later, the Commander with a grave expression came to the barracks and delivered explosive news.

"The cavalry has discovered that a large number of Xiliao troops are appearing near the Yunlian Mountain. Everyone be on high alert and ready for battle at all times. Once the command comes from above, we must reinforce immediately."

Upon hearing this, everyone tensed up.