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Under the bright candlelight, Chen Jinyu kept her pretty face tense and ground ink silently.

Jiang Shaohua picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote like a swimming dragon.

This letter was written to Feng Changshi. The master and his subjects had already reached a tacit agreement on the donation of military rations. After calculating this year's autumn harvest, Feng Changshi stated in the previous letter that Nanyang County had about 300,000 dan of surplus grain. These grains were originally reserved for the county lord to make a name for himself. Therefore, Jiang Shaohua had the confidence to donate 200,000 dan of military rations.

The matter of donating grain required someone to coordinate and dispatch it. This person had to be Feng Changshi.

The second letter was written to Chen Changshi.

"...Nanyang County is rich and has plenty of food, which makes people jealous. The Li family is ready to make a move, and they are trying to persuade the emperor to change the fiefdom and take Nanyang County into their pocket. Fortunately, the emperor is clear-headed and unmoved, and he angrily rebukes them."

"The Li family is not the only one secretly coveting Nanyang County. I'm afraid that Empress Dowager Zheng will also have the same idea in the future..."

Chen Jinyu, who had been standing silently by the side, could not help but speak out angrily: "The princess is wholeheartedly helping the emperor, and is impartial to the court and the people. But these people in the palace are secretly plotting against the princess and trying to seize our Nanyang County. It's really hateful!"

After Jiang Shaohua finished writing the letter, he put the pen aside and looked up at Chen Jinyu: "Human nature is greedy. The Li and Zheng families are both aristocratic families, and they are also powerful relatives. The Li family is the emperor's in-laws, and they think they can replace the Zheng family, but they are repeatedly suppressed by the Empress Dowager. Seeing that they are no match for the Zheng family, they set their sights on this princess."

Chen Jinyu snorted coldly: "Do you think Nanyang County is a soft persimmon that is easy to squeeze? Bah!"

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed with coldness: "The emperor didn't pay any attention to it, which shows that in the emperor's heart, I, the Princess Jiang, am more worthy of being close to and trusted."

Therefore, Nanyang County has been safe and sound until now, all because of Jiang Shaohua's strong rise in the court. Otherwise, someone would have long regarded Nanyang County as a piece of fat meat, eyeing it covetously.

Chen Jinyu said gloomily, "I still feel very aggrieved. The princess donated a large amount of grain to the court every year. When the emperor fell ill, the princess immediately rushed to the capital to manage the government affairs on behalf of the emperor and stabilize the situation. I have done so much, but I have nothing good to show for it. There are still people who want to take over Nanyang County!"

Jiang Shaohua said calmly, "The Empress Dowager has already taken action. Empress Dowager Li will be confined to the palace to recuperate. The women of the Li family cannot come to the palace to pay respects for two months. These two things are enough to embarrass the Li family. The Li family must behave themselves for a while."

"If the Li family still refuses to behave themselves and dares to reach out to Nanyang County, I will chop off the hands of the Li family!"

Jiang Shaohua didn't deliberately say anything harsh, he just said it calmly.

Chen Jinyu felt relieved: "Yes! Sooner or later, we must teach the Li family a lesson!"

Jiang Shaohua picked up his pen to write a letter again.

This letter is written to my fiancé.

Chen Jinyu felt it was inconvenient to peek any further, so she smiled and left.

Jiang Shaohua sat alone at his desk, writing whatever came to his mind. When he finished, he realized that he had written five pages.

She didn't say it, but she was actually very angry. As soon as she picked up the pen, she naturally poured out her thoughts. Looking back, she looked like a girl whispering to her lover.

Jiang Shaohua hesitated for a while, but finally put the letter into the envelope.

The last letter was written to Yu Chong, the commander of the Nanyang Army. This letter was much simpler.

The task of transporting 200,000 dan of military rations to the border troops was given to the Nanyang Army. Nanyang County had 4,000 elite soldiers, all of whom had horses, armor, and brand-new and sharp weapons. Such equipment was enough to match the elite troops in the capital. With such a force, there would be no mistakes in escorting military rations. However, Yu Chong's task was not limited to this. In addition to escorting military rations, he also had to demonstrate the latest military formations to deal with the Rouran cavalry to General Fan. To put it bluntly, it was to teach the military formations to the border troops. This would increase the combat effectiveness of the border troops and resist the Rouran cavalry.

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That night, the four letters were sent out of the palace and delivered to Nanyang County through secret channels.

At first, the letter was sent by express horse, but after entering Jingzhou, it was sent by hawk. This way, at least two days can be saved. The round trip time is four days.

Messaging is all about time.

After receiving the letter, Yu Chong was very excited and immediately summoned all the generals to read the letter from the princess. When the generals learned that they were to escort military rations to the border troops, their morale was boosted.

"We raise soldiers for a thousand days but only use them for a moment. We have been eating idle meals all day long, but now they can finally be put to good use."

"That's right. According to the princess, we not only need to send food to the border troops, but also stay in Sizhou for a while. It's a pity that the military formation we worked so hard to train will be given to the border troops for nothing."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Yu Chong frowned and scolded, "You grown men are petty, and all you think about is fame and fortune. The princess has a broad mind and has been training troops to deal with the Rouran cavalry half a year ago. How effective is the new formation? How can we tell without fighting a few battles? Only in actual combat can we truly train elite soldiers."

"Since the princess has given such an order, we will do as the princess wishes. Whoever dares to hide his true intentions will not be spared by me!"

The generals did not dare to say anything more and responded solemnly.

Li Tie couldn't help but whispered, "In fact, in terms of military strength, the Royal Guard Battalion is much stronger than us. Why didn't the princess send the Royal Guard Battalion?"

Yu Chong glanced at Li Tie, and then at the generals: "Most of the guards have been sent out. Tang's grain shops have opened dozens of stores, and each store must have a 'housekeeper' to guard it. Otherwise, those refugees, hungry people, or ruffians and scoundrels will harass them all day long, and the grain shops will not be able to operate."

"Besides, the princess secretly expanded the personal guard camp, and the court turned a blind eye. It can't be made public. If the princess suddenly sent several thousand personal guards to deliver military rations, how can the court officials feel at ease?"

"Our Nanyang Army is the imperial garrison, and no one can find fault with our transportation of military rations. Everyone, cheer up and perform well. Don't weaken the prestige of the Nanyang Army, and don't embarrass our princess!"

The generals were cheered up and shouted together.

Yu Chong selected two of them to stay behind in the barracks, and all the other generals were to go along with the transportation of military rations. This time, even Li Tie went along with them.

Li Tie couldn't hold back his excitement and asked anxiously, "General Yu! When are we leaving?"

Yu Chong raised his eyebrows and smiled: "No hurry, I will go to Nanyang Palace first to meet Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi."

Before the army moves, the food and fodder must go first. Four thousand elite soldiers transporting food and fodder will consume a lot of food along the way!

Li Tie immediately said, "I will go to the palace with the general."

Yu Chong nodded.

The next day, the two led dozens of personal guards and rode fast all the way to the Nanyang Palace. (End of this chapter)