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After sending away the two annoying imperial envoys, the Nanyang Palace finally returned to its former peace.

After Jiang Shaohua wrote the memorial in his own handwriting, he wrote several letters to the capital. The next thing to do was to wait.

Wrestling with Prime Minister Wang is certainly never an easy task, so you must not be impatient.

It would take more than half a month for memorials to be sent back and forth. When you consider the discussions among court officials, the struggle between the Empress Dowager's party and the Prime Minister's party, etc., it would take even longer.

Just wait patiently.

Song Yuan also wrote a letter and had someone deliver it to Cui Shi of Boling.

The reaction of Cui family of Boling was much faster than that of the imperial court, and they received a reply half a month later.

"My lord, the Cui family of Boling sent someone to deliver a letter." Song Yuan smiled and reported, "The one who delivered the letter was the eldest son of the Cui family's head, and the elders of Cui Du's family."

The eldest son of the Cui family, the future head of the Cui family. Cui Du was from a branch family, and the elders of this branch also came. It can be seen that the Bo Ling Cui family attaches great importance to Cui Du - and the Cui family cannot help but attach importance to him.

The new grains from Nanyang County were rapidly promoted in the north. Boling County was located in Dingzhou and was one of the most prestigious families in the north. They were naturally familiar with corn and sweet potatoes, two new grains that were drought-resistant and had high yields. In fact, the head of the Boling Cui family was quite decisive and was one of the first people to buy new grains and seeds from the Tang family grain shop. After a bumper harvest last year, they highly praised the new grains.

They had also privately inquired about who had grown the new grain, but unfortunately the people at Tang's grain store were tight-lipped and they could not get any information.

I never expected that after asking around, I found out that the person who grew the new grain was named Cui and was a descendant of the Cui family of Boling!
That's right, Cui Du is the son of the Cui family! When he was born, there were auspicious signs, and his name was given by the head of the family himself.

As for why he ended up wandering in Nanyang County, there are indeed some twists and turns in the story. However, these stories are not important. What is important is that Cui's most outstanding son is now a capable official in Nanyang County and a pillar of the country.

The imperial court will certainly reward him generously. This honor not only belongs to Nanyang County and Cui Du, but also to the Cui family of Boling.

Jiang Shaohua finished reading the letter from the Cui family's head and smiled: "This old fox reacts very quickly. He came here just because he smelled the benefits."

The prosperity of a family is never the work of one or two people, but the concerted efforts of the family, and the efforts of generations. In the final analysis, it still requires people. The people here are the descendants who are capable, promising and talented.

Jiang Shaohua had previously arranged for Cui Du to be a member of the Cui family, which was just a piece of cake for the Cui family. Recording Cui Du in the family tree was to give face to the Princess of Nanyang. After that, he did not move around.

It was different now. Cui Du was so young and promising, and he might have even greater luck in the future. The Cui family of Boling must pay attention to him and show goodwill to him.

Song Yuan was also from a wealthy family, so he was naturally familiar with how wealthy families behaved. Upon hearing this, he smiled and said, "This is also a good thing for Cui Du."

The Cui family sent someone to make Cui Du's identity known. If Cui Du has any problems in the future, the Cui family will step in and help.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and nodded, then ordered, "Please invite the Cui family in so that I can meet them."

……

After a while, Cui and his party entered the main hall.

There were six people in the group, all of them were direct descendants of the Cui family. The oldest was about sixty years old, with gray hair. The youngest was only sixteen or seventeen years old. The leading man was about forty years old, in the prime of life, of medium height, with a handsome face and an extraordinary demeanor. He was Cui Ping, the eldest son of the head of the Cui family.

Cui Ping led the crowd in greeting and said, "Greetings, Princess."

This Princess of Nanyang took control of Nanyang in just a few years, and became famous in the capital. I never thought that she was so young and beautiful. A person's ability has nothing to do with age, and it doesn't matter whether he is a man or a woman. What's important is that the tiger in front of me is a real tiger. His kindness and gentleness are just appearances, but his ruthlessness is the real thing.

The family opened grain shops in the northern states and counties to promote new grain, while secretly gathering hungry people to promote the princess's reputation. Of course, such things could not be hidden from the real northern nobles. The Tang family, of course, did not have such great ability. Standing behind the Tang family was the Nanyang princess.

The Cui family of Boling had been operating in Boling County for hundreds of years, and their branches were large and deep. They withstood natural disasters for several years, and Boling County was relatively peaceful. The other counties of Dingzhou were not so lucky, and countless people abandoned their homes and businesses and fled. Many were taken away by the "servants" of the Tang family grain shop and quietly sent back to Nanyang County for resettlement.

There was an epidemic in Pingzhou, but the imperial court ignored it. However, the Nanyang Palace sent people with dozens of carts of medicinal materials to Pingzhou.

From this we can see that Princess Nanyang is by no means an ordinary person.

The Cui family came to the Nanyang Palace under the pretext that the princess wanted to ask for rewards for Cui Du. Everyone knew the deep meaning behind this.

Jiang Shaohua said with a smile: "No need to be polite, please take a seat and let's talk." He also asked someone to invite all the officials from the palace to come and meet him.

Cui Ping came from a prominent family and passed the imperial examination in his early years. He behaved and spoke very appropriately.

This lively exchange of greetings took half a day.

At noon that day, the palace held a welcoming banquet. The standard of the reception even exceeded that of the two imperial envoys who had left not long ago.

The welcoming banquet was quite lively, and after a few drinks, the Cui family quickly became familiar with the officials of the palace. Unfortunately, Cui Du was at the farm and could not get back in time.

"This princess will send someone to deliver the letter to the farm right away. Cui Du will be able to return to the palace tomorrow at the latest." Jiang Shaohua said to Cui Ping with a smile, her tone very cordial.

Cui Ping immediately said, "I was just about to ask the princess for help. I want to lead my clansmen to the farm, firstly to meet Cui Du earlier, and secondly, we want to go to the farm to broaden our horizons."

Jiang Shaohua thought about it for a moment and agreed with a smile.

Cui Ping's selfishness, or the selfishness of the Cui family of Boling, is obvious. She also wants to see how Cui Du will react when facing the "family".

……

Cui Ping acted decisively and led his clansmen on horseback to the farm that afternoon.

Song Yuan personally led the way and accompanied them.

After running for an hour, everyone stopped to rest and drink water. Cui Ping naturally approached Song Yuan to talk.

Song Yuan's aunt married into the Cui family. In terms of seniority, Song Yuan and Cui Ping are of the same generation.

Cui Ping spoke in a warm tone, as if he was meeting his brother-in-law: "When my aunt was alive, she was kind and compassionate, and everyone respected her. Unfortunately, my aunt passed away early, and my cousin was also short-lived, and both passed away early. He only left behind a son, and it was thanks to you that you took him in and let him stay in the palace that he is now."

This is the brilliance of Cui Ping.

The princess hadn't even reached the age of marriage yet, so it was too early to talk about recruiting a son-in-law. If the news got out, it would make the Cui family look anxious and eager.

Therefore, the person who took Cui Du in that day must be Song Yuan, not the princess. (End of this chapter)