Lonely non-good minister

Chapter 290 The Water in the Northwest Is Too Deep
He answered clearly and logically, and Song Yuan couldn't help making a comparison in his heart. Song Wei was a few years older than him, but he was not so generous in his actions. He was always reserved and his thoughts were hidden. The child is pampered to be naughty and active, but he is not stage fright, which is comparable to this child.

"Your Highness." Wei Yan came in with the guards, holding things in his hands: "I brought everything."

It was only then that Song Yuan remembered that Mrs. Shen had prepared enough gifts for them. Although she didn't know how many children her brothers had, Mrs. Shen knew everything about them, and even found out each child's preferences. Each gift is written with a name so that there is no mistake.

"Let's put it down." Song Yuan raised a smile: "This is a gift I brought to you brothers and sisters, I don't know if you like it or not."

He glanced happily, but he clasped his fists in a very polite way to express his thanks: "Uncle Jiu misses you, and my nephew thanked Uncle Jiu on behalf of my younger brothers and sisters."

This child is too sensible, and Song Yuan immediately felt that dealing with children is not very annoying, but she still can't find anything to talk about. She is the most annoying to be asked about things like schoolwork, probably children are the same, she also I don't want to speak up.

After waiting quietly for about half an hour, the sixth elder brother Song Qian came back. As soon as Song Yuan raised his eyes, he could see him striding in. The eyes are heroic and extraordinary.

"Father." The child greeted politely, very calm in front of the guests.

Song Xi nodded, then looked at Song Yuan, Song Yuan also got up to salute: "Sixth brother."

"Yu'er is coming to the post, why don't you send someone to tell me earlier, so I can wait at home." Song Qian glanced at Song Yuan, always feeling that her appearance didn't quite resemble those of her brothers, and her cheeks were too lined. A little softer, and a little smaller in stature.

If Emperor Hong Ming hadn't been in his prime when she was born, Song Xi would have suspected that Song Yuan was a weak fetus.

Song Yuan laughed: "Sixth brother has worked hard in the army, how dare he ask the elder brother to wait for me. This time I am going to the post, thinking that I haven't seen him for many years, so I came here to see you."

"Your sister-in-law took the child to socialize, and I am busy with military affairs, so I left such a child at home." Song Xie took off his armor, and said something homely, beckoning Song Yuan to sit down and drink tea: "It has been many years See, this is too negligent."

Song Yuan looked at the child who was sitting obediently: "This child is very polite, it can be seen that sister-in-law is very good at teaching."

"It's fine if you don't lose your etiquette." Song Qian noticed the boxes next to him: "What is this?"

"This is a meeting gift for the children." Song Yuan signaled Wei Yan to bring the other two: "This is for the sixth brother and sister-in-law. It is a little of my heart. In the future, if I take office, there will be no trouble. Six brother's place."

Song Xi hurriedly said: "Why do you bring these things from so far away? It's so troublesome. The northwest is bitterly cold, and many things are not complete. You should save more space to prepare everything you need. You and my brother, really You don't need to be so introverted."

"My brother and I don't need to see each other, but my sister-in-law and children live with my brother in the northwest. I have to take care of them. Besides, my father, mother, queen, and concubine Liu are also thinking about it."

Song Xi laughed: "Northwest is no better than Jingzhao. Although there are border troops and garrisons everywhere, the border is too long, and there are always places where the defense is not in place. Those people like to take advantage of loopholes, and there are not many people coming every time. But if you can grab it, you can burn it. A few days ago, you even burned a piece of the crops that you worked so hard to grow in the field. Although you are in charge of civil affairs, you must be careful in these places. Fight, or just run."

"A few years ago they were defeated and begged for peace, and they took the initiative to seek peace with Wei, how dare they be so arrogant?" Song Yuan didn't understand the facts in the northwest.

Song Qian didn't laugh at her, and patiently explained: "The people who came to pick things up are stragglers. Even if they are caught and killed, the other party will not blame them, but they also stated that they can't control these people. The sideline is so long. We have hundreds of thousands of people. Even if the army at the frontier pass can't stop them here, can we still count on the royal court, which is hundreds of thousands of miles away from the Great Wei, to control them?"

"Scattered soldiers? Sounds like an excuse."

"It's just an excuse, but the two armies are fighting, which consumes a lot of manpower and material resources. If the war is really for these people, it will be Wei who will suffer. The territory is pushed out and the border is extended. It is also impossible to defend. They will be farther away from us. The vast grassland Can we still chase after them and destroy them?" Song Qian said in a very helpless tone.

Song Yuan thought about it, and felt quite helpless.

"The news that Da Wei is going to plant cotton in the northwest, I think they also know about it. They all say that it is a good thing, and it will be harvested in a month or two. They still have to come, so you have to take care of it." Song Qian was very Kind reminder.

Song Yuan nodded earnestly: "Thank you, brother six, for reminding me."

"I went to see it, and it looks very similar to silk. I heard that the imperial court will supply it to the military first?" Song Qian stepped into the topic: "It's just that there are hundreds of thousands of troops at the border, and I don't know how many people can be supplied with that little thing."

Song Yuan knew what he wanted to say, and after a few turns in his mind, he answered honestly: "I'm not sure about that, I haven't seen those cotton fields yet, I can make arrangements after I go to see and estimate the harvest."

"That's true, it's just that it's cold in the northwest, and winter is the hardest. Soldiers guarding the borders and guarding the country. If these things can keep out the cold, we have to think about them first." Song Qian had something in his words.

Song Yuan nodded honestly: "Sixth Brother is right, the soldiers have worked hard, and if you treat anyone badly, you can't treat them badly."

"Well, it's rare for you to come, so I won't talk about the business. Let's have a good drink. If you stay here for a few more days, it's just a good time to see the customs of the Northwest." Song Qian became very enthusiastic again.

Song Yuan hurriedly said: "Sixth brother's kindness, I shouldn't spoil the fun, but the deadline for taking up the post is running out, so I have to leave tomorrow."

"That's right, the deadline for taking office cannot be delayed, so don't drink tonight. Northwest wine is strong, so as not to delay your trip, and we will stay in Northwest from now on. When you take office, you will have time to drink." Song Qian stood up Take Song Yuan to dinner.

After walking for a day, Song Yuan was really hungry, so he followed Song Qian to the table, thinking that the bitter cold in the northwest should not have many exquisite dishes, but at this moment, as long as it was food, she didn't pick anything, but when she saw a table of greasy mutton and Song Yuan immediately lost his appetite for noodle soup and scones.

"How is your father?" Song Qian sat down after washing his hands.

Song Yuan glanced at the maid who brought the water, washed his hands first, wiped it with a handkerchief, sat down and said, "Father is in good health, he was ill twice before, but fortunately he recovered. When I left, he I moved to the palace to recuperate, saying that I want to spend some time in peace."

(End of this chapter)