Happy pastoral sturdy little lady

Chapter 344
From a woman's point of view, Da Ya actually sympathizes with Xia Lan.

However, if a man wants to make contributions, it's not easy for Da Ya to tell Xiang Dong to leave the army early and go home to pick up his wife and children.She couldn't say such words.

Da Ya came to the house of the eldest brother, and the sister-in-law Xia Lan was drying the raisins.On the big lawn in the back garden, there is a long row of dustpans. The half-dried raisins are particularly attractive under the sunlight.

"What? You mean, let you all be discharged from the army?" Xia Lan couldn't help being surprised and happy when she heard Da Ya's words.

Da Ya smiled and nodded: "Yes, that's exactly it! Big brother has been in the border fortress in the northwest for many years, and now he is over thirty, not a young man anymore! It's time to leave the border and live a peaceful life What's more, the prince and I plan to go back to Hulu County to settle down, hand over the fiefdoms in the northwest, as well as the military and political power in the northwest. After we leave, the life of the eldest brother will definitely not be as easy as before, so it is time for the eldest brother to leave!"

Xia Lan was shocked: "What? You are leaving the northwest? You don't even want the fief? Has something happened?"

Da Ya quickly smiled and comforted her: "No, there is nothing wrong at present! However, there is a saying called the master of meritorious service. Throughout the dynasties, people who are greedy for power and status and refuse to hand over their power at the right time are often It will be liquidated. In order to prevent the monarch and his ministers from being suspicious of each other, it is very necessary for the prince and the eldest brother to retreat bravely!"

Xia Lan has also studied for a few years. In the past few years, Da Ya has enlightened the children and told various inspirational and historical stories. She sat in the back and listened for a long time.She is not an illiterate peasant woman, and she can understand what Da Ya said: "It is true, it is true."

Da Ya: "So, my sister-in-law should support my brother to leave the border barracks! After leaving here, my brother has three choices: [-]. Go to the capital to work, go to the Ministry of War or Xidaying and other places; [-]. Stay in Xiaoqinghe and help us take care of it. Industry; three, go back to Hulu County with us. Which one to choose, you should discuss it with your eldest brother, the prince has already sent someone to the barracks to call him back!"

Xia Lan: "Okay, I see. When your elder brother comes back, I will definitely discuss it with him. However, which choice do you prefer?" Over the years, Xia Lan has been used to finding any important event. Da Ya discusses it and asks her to come up with an idea.

Da Ya: "Nowadays the capital is not peaceful. My eldest brother has never been in the officialdom. If he goes to the capital, he will easily fall into the trap set by others. If he goes to the capital, the whole family will inevitably live a life of intrigue. My opinion Either stay in Xiaoqinghe New City, or go back to Hulu County."

Xia Lan: "Staying in Xiaoqinghe New City is to help you take care of the property here?"

Da Ya: "Yes, if my eldest brother and sister-in-law are willing to stay, I will give my eldest brother [-]% of the property I have, including the shares in Daoxiang Village. I have [-]% of the shares in Daoxiang Village, that is to say, I will share the [-]% of the shares. Give [-]% of the property to the elder brother! As for the property of the palace, most of it will be handed over to the imperial court, and there is not much that the prince can control. At that time, that part will be sold, and there will be no leftover!"

After the sale, there will be about 20 taels of silver, and 8 taels of silver will be placed under each of the six children's names as the children's education fund.No one knows what will happen in the future.The remaining [-] taels, Shui Qingqian intends to use to buy a property in Hulu County, creating a rich foundation.

Xia Lan nodded: "Alright, I'm used to living in the Northwest. If your elder brother can basically be by my side every day, I don't mind staying in the Northwest. In short, whether you stay in the Northwest or go back to Hulu County , I will support your elder brother! Everything, just listen to him, wherever he wants to go, he can go there!"

A few days later, Xiangdong returned to Xiaoqinghe New City in a hurry.

He went home first, and after taking a bath and changing clothes, he wanted to go to the palace.Xia Lan called him to stop, and the two sat opposite each other in the study.

Xia Lan told Xiang Dong exactly what Da Ya told her, and finally asked him, "What choice do you have?"

Xiang Dong pondered for a long time, then said: "Don't go to the capital, stay in Xiaoqinghe New City, or go back to Hulu County. Which one to choose, I have to discuss with the aunt and the prince, and finally make a decision!"

Xia Lan: "That's fine, then go quickly! Settle down early, and I will feel at ease sooner. Otherwise, I will always worry about it, and I will feel very uncomfortable!"

There are many things that it is not easy for a big ya to tell a big sister-in-law.In front of the elder brother, he didn't have those scruples.

Xiang Dong asked Da Ya: "Do you want me to go back to Hulu County, or do you want me to stay here?"

Da Ya: "Brother, I'm not going to hide it from you, I hope you can stay. Because the long-term workers here are basically veterans, and over the years, the Xiaoqinghe Oasis has been militarized. They insist on training every day. So far, if these people are drawn to the battlefield, they are also warriors who can fight well. If there are any major changes in the future, these people may be a very good force that Zhenxing can rely on! There are more than 5000 people People, there are almost 500 people, all of whom are elite soldiers selected from a hundred.

If we all leave, it will be difficult to hold this resource in our hands in the future, and it will basically be lost!These people, even if they are not ready for revitalization, can be picked out of hundreds of people to form a good caravan.Well, you can sell things from the northwest to the capital, and then sell things from the capital to the northwest. "

Xiang Dong: "You mean, sell the special products of the Northwest to the capital? The journey is too far, right?"

Da Ya: "It's a bit far away, but after going back and forth like this, you can accumulate more than [-] wealth in a year. Why not do it? It's a pity to give up such a good resource like this. Finally The most important thing is that you are now a general of the fourth rank, and these long-term workers will definitely submit to your discipline!"

Hearing this, Xiangdong finally made a decision: "Then, I'll stay in Xiaoqinghe Oasis! To be honest, I've been wearing the military uniform for so many years, and I'm still very reluctant to take it off so suddenly. Stay in Here, you can still chat with those veterans every day, stroll around this vast land, and feel more refreshed.

If I go back to Hulu County, I will feel very depressed if I am whispered by those three aunts and six women all day long.Going to work in the capital, to be honest, I am too lazy to intrigue with those people.There is no way for me to get along with the intrigues in the officialdom, and I will definitely be out of tune.Therefore, I choose to retire from the army and stay in Xiaoqinghe to help you take care of the property! "

Da Ya nodded in relief: "Very well, my brother will stay here for a few years, and if you want to go to the capital or go back to Hulu County in the future, you can leave at any time! Staying here is just a stopgap measure. How will you develop in the future? Where to develop, the elder brother can completely decide, and the prince and I will not interfere!"

Xiangdong: "I know that if I want to leave, I will definitely make all kinds of preparations, and I won't just leave! As you said, those veterans are a very rare resource, and I can't give up easily! Otherwise If so, what a pity!"

The two brothers and sisters had a discussion, and Xiangdong got Xia Lan's consent, and decided to retire from the army, and then stay in Xiaoqinghe.After making a decision, Xiang Dong went back to the barracks, intending to ask Meng Jian to disarm and return to the fields.Before looking for Meng Jian, he went to Yunwu first and told him his decision.

Yun Wu was taken aback: "What did you do? Why are you going to be discharged from the army all of a sudden?"

Xiangdong: "Da Ya and the prince are leaving the northwest, and the prince plans to take the initiative to hand over the fief and the military and political power in the northwest. In the future, Marshal Meng may also leave. In this case, we are actually quite embarrassed here. And In the future, it may not be possible to go home once every three months, and once a year is also very possible. If this is the case for a long time, can Xia Lan and Ziwei be able to bear it? Children also need their father to teach them to grow up healthily of!"

Ziwei is Yunwu's wife.She and Yun Wu had two sons and a daughter.The eldest son Rao Feixiang is ten years younger than Zhenxing. He is six years old this year, the second son Rao Yunxiang is four years old, and the youngest daughter Rao Anning has just turned two years old.

Xia Lan also gave birth to two sons and a daughter. The eldest son Rao Rufeng is seven years old, the second son Rao Ruhai is five years old, and the youngest daughter Rao Rulian is three years old.

Thinking of these children, Xiang Dong's heart was full of guilt.For his children, he did not give much fatherly love; for his nephews and nieces, he gave even less love!Thinking about the care and love that his fifth uncle gave him since he was a child, he feels ashamed and guilty in his heart.

In Yunwu's heart, why was it not like this?
Yun Wu: "Listen to what you said, I don't want to stay at this border anymore!"

Xiangdong: "My lord and my lord asked me to bring you a message. I also hope that you will leave the border and go back to Hulu County, or stay in Xiaoqinghe. The lord said, don't go back to the capital for the time being, and wait until everything is calm! As long as you have patience, Even if it takes another ten years, you can still recover!"

The two of them chatted in an uninhabited valley, so they didn't have any scruples about speaking, and they said whatever came to mind.Of course, the voice must be kept very low, not afraid of ten thousand, just in case!
Yunwu didn't think too much, and made a decision: "I will stay with you in Xiaoqinghe Oasis, and help you take care of Da Ya's property! We brothers also have a helper, and we can also go for a run from time to time. Let’s go hunting, or simply go to the snow-capped mountains to sing together! Think about it, it’s a joyful thing, so it’s decided!”

Xiang Dong: "Very well, it's decided! This decision is also Da Ya's wish. She also hopes that you can stay, and you can be my companion!"

The two brothers went to the marshal's tent hand in hand, and offered to resign with Meng Jian, wanting to be dismissed and return to the field.

Meng Jian was shocked, completely unprepared: "You both want to leave? How can this work? You are both my capable men, and you two are leaving together, so what should I do?"

Xiang Dong took out a letter: "This is a letter written by the prince. I don't even know what it said. He told the marshal to burn it immediately after reading it!"

After Meng Jian read it, his face was very solemn, and he immediately lit the letter, and burned the letter in front of Xiangdong and Yunwu.

"Okay! I agree with your discharge, but you have to wait for a while. After all, you are the fourth-rank generals. You still have to report to the Ministry of War and wait for the approval before you can officially leave!" Meng Jian said helplessly.

The two capable men wanted to leave, and he was extremely reluctant to part with him, but the prince was right.If you are willing, you will gain something.If you hold on to it blindly, you will get nothing.

Perhaps, it's time for him to return his military power and return to his fields!
Xiang Dong: "Of course we know this, please take the trouble of the marshal and tell us something good!"

Yun Wu: "Yes, Marshal has worked hard! When the time comes, invite Marshal to eat and drink at Xiaoqinghe's house, and as long as Marshal stays at the border for a year, we will give Marshal material support!"

Xiangdong: "Exactly. During the holidays, we will definitely come to the barracks in person to deliver food, drink and supplies! Veterans, as long as they are good, we will accept them."

Meng Jian: "Oh, I'm afraid I will not stay in the border for more than two years. It's time for me to disarm and return to the fields! In this world, it's too difficult to be an official. Why don't you go home and grow sweet potatoes!"

(End of this chapter)