Ji Wan always knew that Lu Feili was interested in taking care of his own business. He was quite generous in his actions, whether it was sausage, bacon or sauce duck. Ji Wan was embarrassed to collect money, but for Duke An Guo’s Mansion, there was no shortage of this amount of money, and Lu Feili would not take advantage of her.

Ji Wan had no choice but to accept it, and asked curiously: "Does the prince stay in the north? Do you usually have no military affairs?"

"Now there is no war, so I can relax." Lu Feili said: "I just need to go to patrol and practice occasionally."

Ji Wan said oh, and didn't ask any more questions.

But then Lu Feili said again: "Maybe there will be war in the north next year."

Ji Wan was stunned, not understanding how he told him this.

Lu Feili seemed to see through her thoughts, smiled and said, "Don't your family do business? Once the war starts, although it is to resist foreign enemies, people are inevitably panic, and the business will definitely not be so easy to do. So I remind you that it is best not to buy so many poultry next year. As for sausages and bacon, I can buy them all."

In fact, civil war is the most affecting economic prices. But when resisting foreign enemies on the border, Yancheng is a city of natural barriers, only a few hundred miles away from the battlefield. Ordinary people do not understand military strength, so they will definitely worry that if the enemy attacks in, we will do it. At that time, they will be fleeing everywhere and they will not be able to do any business well.

Ji Wan's heart moved and asked tentatively: "The prince is not worried, I think he will be sure to win."

Lu Feili did not hide it. Anyway, it was not involved in military secrets, so it would be okay to tell her. He said bluntly: "The wild country of Beidi is not as prosperous and strong as my Dayan. In recent years, due to natural disasters, the national treasury is tight and he is unable to compete with my Dayan. Moreover, this year, the old emperor of Beidi has been lingering in sickness for a long time, and the prince competes for the throne, the people in the court are unstable, and the border is still calm. When the reserve position is certain, a battle will inevitably be inevitable."

Ji Wan thought for a while and asked: "Bei Di is an internal and external trouble, and it must be the time when the national strength is weakest. Isn't it the time when our dynasty invades the conquest?"

Although she doesn’t like war, as a superior, don’t she want to expand her territory and become the emperor of the ages?

Lu Feili didn't expect that she knew political affairs. She was a little surprised and said a few more words unconsciously, "Your Majesty is kind by nature and cannot bear the suffering of the people's displaced."

He spoke tactfully, but Ji Wan always felt that his implication was a little disapproving.

As a family of military generals, Lu Feili did not agree with His Majesty's "kindness". When Beidi raided, killed the generals in the northwest, and massacred six villages, with blood flowing into rivers and corpses everywhere. At that time, he was still young and could not go to the battlefield, but he heard his father talk about the tragic war. His father expelled Beidi and could have forced himself to occupy the Beidi border defense. His Majesty did not want to fight again. Beidi's revenge for killing Dayan soldiers and the people, and he did not plan to make trouble. He easily accepted Beidi's peace talks.

It is precisely because it was too easy to retreat that Beidi was wild and difficult to tame. It has disrupted the border many times over the years. Although it was just a small-scale war, it is enough to prove that Beidi wanted to swallow the land of Dayan. Your Majesty was too timid and afraid of things. He felt that the people of Beidi were strong and warlike. If they were forced too hard, Beidi would be desperate for counterattack, which would be worth the loss.

He privately told his father about these words. As a military general, his father did not agree with His Majesty's approach. But as his Majesty's companion, his father understood His Majesty's personality better. His Majesty had no ambitions. If it weren't for the difficulties of the descendants of the late emperor and the legitimate son was long ago, and His Majesty was the eldest brother, and the throne would not be held on his turn. His Majesty was kind and he was also true. He just wanted to be a wise ruler in the prosperous era, not a hero in the troubled era.

He knew very well that his ability and ambition to expand his territory was not able to expand his territory. If he accidentally lost a battle, the fine brushwork of history books and calligraphy in the future would leave behind a stain that would be unclear, and future generations would definitely criticize him. Your Majesty could not bear the accusations of the world and would not be a negative teaching material for history.

But Your Majesty's kindness and lenientness also have benefits. He is close to wise ministers and stays away from villains. He has never learned the skills of checks and balances of the late emperor, and has not been suspicious of the wealthy families of aristocratic families.

The Dayan has a history of two hundred years and has experienced more than a dozen emperors. Only the court in this dynasty is the most "harmonious and stable".

At least so far, this is the case on the surface.

Of course, it is impossible for him to say these words to Ji Wan.

Ji Wan is also tactful and will not ask these major affairs of the court overestimate her ability. She still adheres to her survival principle, is low-key, does business with peace of mind, makes a fortune, and live a quiet and stable life.

Lu Feili returned to the Hou's Mansion with fifty sauce-panel ducks, and then instructed his servants to take ice from the ice cellar and keep it back to the Duke of the Capital.

Ji Wan sent someone to deliver it to her before, and the father and son had enough food. There were many people in the Anguo Duke's Mansion in the capital, so he bought more.

"You seem to be particularly concerned about the Ji family."

Lu Chang was somewhat surprised to see his son's movements over the past year.

Lu Feili never told his father that Zhou's life experience was, after all, a matter that the Zhou family felt was not very glorious and difficult to promote. Secondly, he felt that there was no need. But since his father had asked about it, he did not intend to continue to hide it, and briefly explained the reason.

"The granddaughter of Taifu Zhou..."

Lu Chang was slightly surprised and said to him, "Your mother is the most accurate in her view of people. She said that Zhou had no bad character, so it is definitely true. Zhou Taishi was a veteran and had the kindness of giving you a gift. It is also necessary for you to take care of his descendants. Why didn't you say it earlier?"

Lu Feili smiled slightly, "I asked Mrs. Ji many times if she was willing to return to Beijing, and I could send someone to escort her. But she was determined every time and did not want to mention old things, which only increased her worries. She only wanted to live and work in the north. They were civilians, without any official or title, and it was not appropriate to be too arrogant. So I thought, I would do some small things and I would not have to alarm my father if I deal with them."

My son has always been calm, and Lu Chang is very relieved.

"It's reasonable for you to say that." He said: "Although Zhou is married, she is a descendant of the Zhou family after all, and her children are half of the Zhou family's blood, and they are in this northern countryside. I think life is not easy. If you can help as much as possible, it can be regarded as repaying Master Zhou's grace to you."

"yes."

Lu Feili responded with a smile, but thought in his heart that his father had always been careless and devoted himself to military and political affairs when he came to Northland. He had no bad record on weekdays, and his father was very relieved and would not care about the instructions. But today he asked so many questions... He remembered that when he came back, the housekeeper said that the second young master Qi had just visited.

That guy was the most romantic and unruly person. Last year, he used to joke with Ji Wan, that little girl. I guess he must have said some ambiguous words to his father this time, which made his father think that he really had something to do with that little girl. Today's seemingly inadvertent questioning is actually a test.

After all, at the beginning of the year, my grandmother and mother arranged for him to visit the ladies of aristocratic families, but he didn't like any of them. Although my grandmother and mother did not force her, they were still a little worried. So once my father found out that he had contacted a woman too frequently, and with the few words that Qi Jiu said to the fun and did not bother me, my father naturally doubted it.

In fact, Lu Feili really has no thoughts about Ji Wan.

Not to mention anything else, although Ji Wan was beautiful, she was only thirteen years old. She was as old as her sister Lu Feiyan, and she was just a little girl who had not grown up yet.

I haven't known each other for a long time when I met the little girl. I was originally someone who needed more help and care for her with the kindness of the old man. Lu Feili really couldn't move her mind.

Although my father is not pedantic, if he really misunderstood something. With the current family of Ji family, no matter how open-minded his father is, he will definitely be willing to give him a word and be respectful. Therefore, if you should explain clearly, you should not be troublesome.

Lu Chang still knew his son. If it was true, he would not keep silent. Seeing that he looked open-minded, all the suspicion in his heart disappeared. But for some things, he felt that he should still give some advice to him, the father.

"Although you have a good intention, the Ji family has no male members after all. The female family in the room often comes to the door, and it is inevitable that they will cause gossip. The girl has not yet left home, and if she ruins her reputation because of this, it will be your sin."

"What my father said."

Lu Feili should be taught by himself, "I know, I will definitely pay attention in the future."

Lu Chang knew that his son was doing a steady job and was in a proper manner, so he didn't say anything extra and instead talked about business with him.

"The spies from Beidi have heard news that the old emperor of Beidi has been hanging with medicine, and now he is afraid he will be unable to hold on. No matter who ascends the throne, there will be a dispute. When the party dispute is quelled, he will probably have the idea of ​​a border."

When talking about official affairs, Lu Feili also smiled and said, "Your Majesty has not given an imperial edict, so we must not act rashly. We can only step up our defense against the border. Once there is any action on the Beidi side, we will immediately attack. If we can break through the northern border defense line, we can go further."

Your Majesty is not in charge of fighting, but if everyone fights, it doesn't make sense to retreat.

The father and son discussed the border defense matter again, and then Lu Feili went to Qi Mansion.

Qi Jiu was still as careless as he was. He was not surprised to see him coming. He smiled and said, "Oh, a rare guest, the prince is here, but unfortunately I have no good wine to entertain you..."

"Don't give me poverty."

Lu Feili looked at the dancer who was serving him around him, frowned, "Let them go out."

Qi Jiu felt that Lu Feili was good at everything, but he was too confused. He waved his hand and turned away the beauty who beat his legs and rubbed his shoulders and poured wine.

Lu Feili sat down opposite him and said straight to the point: "What did you say to my father?"

Qi Jiu was happy when he heard this, "Are you forced to marry again?"

Lu Feili glanced at him coldly.

Qi Ji shrugged, "It's nothing, I just told a few truths. The eldest daughter of the third family of Ji family is very beautiful and smart, not worse than the daughters and ladies of those aristocratic families. Her mother has the talent of a Jinshi, but she died young. Her mother's life experience is very strange. Your prince is very concerned about their family."

What he said was indeed the truth.

But given Lu Feili's understanding of him over the years, this guy would not go to tell his father these hinting words for no reason.

He stared at Qi Jiu, "It's just that?"

He clearly had a terrifying face, but he was serious and cold. Qi Jiu shook his head bored and said, "Zhou Taishi's young grandson, Zhou Changru, who had just been promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue this year, found household registration files from various places over the years, and specially sent someone to Yancheng to investigate, which happened to me. Because I don't know what the attitude of the Zhou family was, I hinted that my father would delay for a few days first. Anyway, it was something more than ten years ago, and even if it was to be investigated, it would take time. I originally wanted to cliché from him, but this person was very cautious and said he was only on orders and did not reveal a single word. I was observing secretly, and finally heard his conversation with the people around me, and learned that this Lord Zhou had been looking for the whereabouts of his elder sister who was expelled from the family in her early years, as if she wanted to pick her up."

Speaking of this, he looked at Lu Feili, "I originally went to find you that day, but who knew you were not here. Uncle Lu asked me what was important, but when I saw that I couldn't fool it, I revealed some inside story..."

Lu Feili twitched the corner of his mouth.

Knowing his father's personality, he will definitely think wrongly. The genius believed that this guy was "forced to do nothing" and revealed the "inside story".

Even with your toes, you can think of it. This guy still wants to test whether he has other ideas about that girl, so he can make fun of him.

"Xiaojiu, you said you are so big, why are you still so naive?"

In fact, Lu Feili, who was the same year, was only three months older than Qi Jiu. He was steady and restrained, and seemed a little mature. Qi Jiu was just the opposite. He was romantic and unruly, and he always liked to talk about Lu Feili's rigid and seriousness and not close to women. His name was "Jiu", and Lu Feili called him Xiaojiu, and his elders would be immediately effective.

As expected, Qi Jin's eyes twitched, and he once again complained about the name his father gave him.

With a dry cough, he said, "That person is living in the guest room now. Do you want to meet him?"

Lu Feili pondered for a moment and said, "Their family is busy lately. After a few days, I will take him to Zhou's house." After a pause, he said, "I won't be the case."

Qi Jiu knew that he was referring to that little girl Ji Wan, and laughed again.

"Actually, I think that little girl is not bad, she is beautiful and smart. If the Zhou family can really take their whole family back, it may be possible to return to the genealogy. Even if the father's family is too low, the mother's family is also a prominent family. Anyway, you don't like the famous ladies in the capital, so why not marry her? Isn't your grandmother and your mother worry-free?"

His words were not entirely joking.

Although the Ji family is not very good, Zhou Taishi is a veteran of three dynasties, and his sons and grandchildren are all promising. If that girl can get the protection of her mother's family, her status will naturally be different from that of ordinary people. When her younger brother grows up, she will be helped by the Zhou family and become an official family.

The so-called equality of the family is not only about the number of officials and the number of people who have a lot of money, but about the family background. If the Zhou family can support the Zhou family who is married, the other party's eyes will naturally not fall on the Ji family.

Of course, these are secondary. If Lu Feili had no thoughts about that girl, no matter whether the Ji family was rich and poor, officials, gentry or civilians, he would be just a teacher.

Lu Feili looked light and looked at him, "Since you praised her so well, it would be better to marry her yourself, wouldn't it be better?"

Qi Jiu smiled even more happily, "I have no objection. But that girl is just a lord who can't tolerate others. If you really marry me, you won't be wronged? I won't harm her little girl."

He has self-knowledge.

Of course, the second young master of Qi has never been ashamed of being romantic. As the saying goes, you must have fun in your life. He should not be like that guy Lu Feili. The dignified Prince Anguo is almost at the top, but he has never tasted the taste of a woman.

Tsk, it's pitiful.

Lu Feili never talked to him in this regard and turned around and left.

...

The sauce-stained duck was very popular, and Ji Wan was still thinking about choosing a place to build a duck shed in the suburbs, but after Lu Feili reminded her, she immediately gave up this idea. If the war really started, no business would be easy to do, especially cooked food and could not be stored. Then there were so many ducks that could not be processed, and they would be infected with duck plague or something... In ancient times, when the medical level was backward, there were corpses everywhere.

As soon as Ji Wan thought of that result, she felt creepy.

The idea of ​​opening a hot pot restaurant was not dispelled. Even if the war started, it would be temporarily closed. According to Lu Feili's tone, even if it was a war, it would not take long. When the war was over, it would continue to open business.

But this restaurant is hard to find.
To be continued...