Poor family mother and son

Chapter 1120 The Emperor’s Thoughts after Reading ([-])
Hu Hengqiu knew what the emperor valued most, but he did not dare to ask.

The complicated grievances and grievances between Chu Qing and the emperor were like a broken fishing net entangled with rotten seaweed, and no one could untie or sort it out.

However, the obvious meaning of "cooperation" in the letter can be made into a fuss, for example: "Your Majesty, I feel that Duke Yong'an has a much calmer temper now and is not as full of thorns as in previous years;
You see, she wants to express her kindness to you in every word, and she also asks me to put in kind words for her. "

The emperor became even more angry: "Hu Changfeng! Are you telling lies with your eyes open?! Peaceful? Showing kindness? That's provocation!"

Isn't it just a provocation?

Chu Qing told the emperor blatantly: My artillery is powerful, I am the biggest pirate!What can you do to me?

You put me in a homeless place and thought there was nothing I could do?cant!
If you put me on the mountainside, I will rely on the mountains to eat, raise cattle and horses. If you put me on the seaside, that's fine. The whole sea area is mine!
I know clearly that gunboats patrol the sea and dominate the offshore sea!

The emperor even thought of establishing a naval army to protect all coastal states in Daxuan.

If it is established, how large will it be and what kind of armaments will be deployed?How much military spending is needed?
Military expenditures... The southwest half of Daxuan is bordered by the sea, and there are no external enemies. Is it worth establishing a naval army?Can some of the garrison troops from each state capital be separated?
See, when it comes to finances, all ideas have to be discounted.

"Your Majesty, she did not specify the rent in her letter. Do you need to ask?" Hu Hengqiu asked tentatively, hoping to guide the emperor not to maliciously speculate on Chu Qing, because Chu Qing said that her artillery can be used by the court.

Chu Qing is still too bold, Hu Hengqiu complained in his heart - you said you have become a father-in-law, why are you still so tactful in your speech, and you still need me, Lao Hu, to help you clean up the mess!
The emperor glanced sideways at Hu Hengqiu and ignored him.

Could the emperor not see Chu Qing's "show of goodwill"?Natural energy.

The report Hu Hengqiu received stated that if the court needed it, she could support the artillery. Of course, it would be paid support.

Chu Qing did not hide the fact that she owned firearms, and she also made it clear why she only rented them, not borrowed them, or sold them—it is too much for you people who cross rivers and demolish bridges, kill birds by hiding their bows, unload mills and kill donkeys. Get up.

This is what makes the emperor afraid and angry.

The emperor was afraid because he was afraid that Chu Qing would have military equipment that the imperial court could not match; the emperor was angry because Chu Qing was showing off his muscles while being obedient.

They set up martyrs' monuments everywhere to win over the people; they bombarded them when nothing happened to show off their muscles; they generously donated food to the people with one hand, and stretched the other hand under the emperor's nose: "Your Majesty, give me the money!"

She gained the people's support, but the money was paid by the emperor. The emperor felt that he was at a huge loss!

Since we are distributing money and food to the people, who can’t be used but Chuqing?

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Chu Qing has returned to the temporary residence in Fucheng and reunited with Xiaobao.

After telling Xiaobao about the trip, Chu Xinghai supplemented the information. If there were outsiders present, they would think that the two of them were reporting to Xiaobao, and Xiaobao was Lord Yongan.

But from Chu Qing's perspective, the children are also the leadership of the Chu family, and they should communicate with each other immediately if anything happens.

This shows that Chu Qing has already recognized Xiaobao's ability.

When parents allow their children to participate in and share important tasks, the children can truly prove that they can be independent.

Chu Qing even reported the content of the letter to the emperor and Hu Hengqiu to Xiaobao.

Chu Xinghai didn't know the content of Chu Qing's letter. Now that he knew it, he asked: "Foster mother, can the emperor reimburse our family for food? When will it be reimbursed?"

Chu Qing: "Who knows, anyway, from now on I will chase Qi Guiran every day to ask when the money will arrive."

Xiaobao said: "It doesn't matter if you don't need that money, just use it as an invitation to buy people's hearts. It's not a loss; otherwise the emperor will think that he spent money to help you win over people's hearts.
Furthermore, if the courtiers add fuel to the fire, not only will we not be able to get our money back, but we will also be impeached. Wouldn’t it be a thankless effort?

Besides, it's fine if you just asked for money when you were granted the title. If you ask for it now, doesn't that mean you've become a setter?If you turn around and kill those people, your reputation in the fief will be ruined. "

Chu Xinghai: "Brother, what is a setter?" Xiaobao: "When playing volleyball, uh... the person who is responsible for passing the ball when playing Cuju is called a setter."

Chu Xinghai: "Shouldn't it be called the setter?"

Xiaobao understands formalism, but he doesn't know that "setter" was once synonymous with formalism.

All joking aside, we have to continue discussing the serious business.

Chu Qing knew that Xiaobao was worried that he would face pressure from the court and strife in the officialdom again, so he said: "We are changing a shotgun for a cannon. Things are different now. Don't worry, no one dares to bully us."

But Xiaobao was worried: "Mother, will the emperor think that our family wants to establish a state and fight against Daxuan?"

Chu Qing said: "It is not possible to establish a feudal state, but separatist rule is certain. Let's just be the warlords of one side of the separatist rule. We only segregate the rule and defend ourselves without engaging in confrontation. Well, it is an administrative zone!"

Chu Xinghai still couldn't understand the specific meaning of "administrative special zone", but he had some vague concepts and muttered: "Administrative... special... zone... I think I will understand."

Chu Qing comforted: "Of course, you are very powerful. If you think about it more, you will understand."

Xiaobao also comforted: "As big brother is here, you don't have to worry about these things. Let's take care of it step by step."

Chu Xinghai did not dwell on this issue anymore and asked instead: "Tell me, foster mother, is the emperor scolding you, saying that not only does his share of the money our family earns come from, but he also has to spend money to support our family's fiefdom?" s population?"

Chu Qing laughed: "Yes, I will! I've been sneezing these days. The emperor will definitely scold me for being greedy and shameless!"

Xiaobao said: "Our family has raised him for so many years, it's time for him to lose money!"

After chatting and joking for a while, everyone went back to their respective houses to prepare for bed.

Now, as the second son of Yong'an Palace, Chu Xinghai has a strong sense of responsibility, which is reflected in all aspects, such as sleeping in a room alone and not requiring anyone to take care of him.

Chu Yuan and Gan Lai had no choice but to move to the child's outer room to protect their safety.

Chu Yuan was very uncomfortable: "How about I help my son make his bed?"

Gan Lailai glared at him: "Isn't he doing well?"

Chu Yuan: "But the weather is getting hotter and hotter. I want to see if he needs a mosquito net!"

A father is more considerate than a mother and always shows it, so I asked how it feels to be a mother?It's definitely not relief, it's just wanting to beat someone up!
Gan Lai pinched Chu Yuan's waist: "Dad is my biological father, and my mother is the stepmother, right?"

Chu Yuan jumped up with his head in his hands, but he had a very good direction - towards his son in the inner room, and had to lower his voice to scold his wife: "You, you, stop! Don't let anyone see you hitting me!"
Let me tell you, your son is now the second son of the prince, so you can’t embarrass your son! "

Chu Yuan's hand had already touched the door of his son's room, and Gan Lai's "two-finger pinch" had to stop: "I..."

Alas, it's really distressing. Before getting married, he was disciplined by Chu Yuan every day. After getting married, not long after he started singing as a serf, he began to be restrained indirectly for his son.

"Come on," he found a railing under the eaves, grabbed it and stood there. It had just been flapped back by "Little Gangan"'s wings, and he was very unconvinced: "I just want to have some late-night snacks. What's wrong? There are no flight missions recently." !”

"Little Gangan" stared fiercely at the opposite railing: "Keep your weight and be ready to perform tasks at all times!"

Alas, Atiao is not a free bird either.

(End of this chapter)