Chapter Forty-ninth Rejecting Kindness
() Having figured out the food and fodder issue, Yunfeng felt a little more at ease. However, Queen Ren, who had been quietly observing Yunfeng's movements, showed a trace of hesitation on her pretty face, and her face changed several times.
Kuan stepped forward and gritted his teeth and said, "I have a heartless request. I would like to ask Duke Yang to send me a family letter. I hope your Majesty will grant it."
Yunfeng waved his hand nonchalantly: "There is no need to wait for Mr. Yang. If there is an emergency, the army will contact Shanggui via Fei Nu. Although the number of Fei Nu is limited, if Mrs. Ren is really in an emergency, there is no harm in making an exception."
"I have thanked the general. Please wait for a moment. I will come back as soon as I go." Queen Ren smiled faintly, and just as she was about to turn around, Yu Wenjun couldn't help but ask: "Sister Ren, do you need anything?
Are you going to explain it to Shanggui? Wenjun remembers that you don’t have many relatives or friends in Shanggui. Could it be that you wrote it to sister Ruoxuan?”,
"Sister Wenjun, it's not a good habit to pry into other people's affairs!" A sly smile appeared on the corner of Queen Ren's lips.
Yu Wenjun's pretty face turned red and he rubbed his head, feeling quite embarrassed.
"Sister, you are joking. Sister Wenjun, please don't mind." Empress Ren smiled again and explained: "Actually, there is nothing to say. Sister, I never expected that the Qin State would face such a big dilemma.
, it is especially admirable that the king would rather borrow money than seize the people's wealth. This letter is written to my mother's family, asking my brother to use his own ability to donate part of the money to General Qian to help the king tide over the difficulties."
Yunfeng was greatly moved and glanced at Queen Ren up and down. What a good woman! She is well-educated, virtuous and virtuous, and has a profound understanding of righteousness. You can't find her even with a lantern! Marrying Li Xiong is such a waste.
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Empress Ren was a little shy, with her head half lowered, but her heart was secretly happy. Through careful observation and analysis, she discovered that Yunfeng's resistance to beauty was not as strong as usual, so she planned to impress his heart with virtue.
First, he showed his gentle and smart side by using Li Xiong. Then he used letters to persuade his family to gain a reputation for caring about the country and the people. From the current point of view, it is undoubtedly very successful. As for whether the family is willing to donate money,
That's none of her business, just make up your mind.
At this moment, Yunfeng's rejection came to his ears: "How can this happen? Madam Ren, don't bother me, just take it with your heart."
Queen Ren was secretly surprised. She couldn't help but look at Yunfeng, but unexpectedly found that this man's expression was serious. Except for a little admiration for herself in his eyes, there was no courtesy at all! What's going on?
?Qin is so poor. Why not accept it?
Queen Ren continued to persuade: "Please don't refuse, Your Majesty. As a member of the Qin State, I don't care if the country is in trouble now. How can I stand by and watch if I know it? Although my mother's family is not rich, she is also a subject of the Qin State.
If your Majesty really refuses, just pretend that you don’t know."
Yunfeng really doesn't want to accept donations from rich families. As the saying goes, eating people is short-tongued and taking people soft-handed. It is comfortable to have money in your pocket, but what about the future? If Queen Ren's mother-in-law comes to ask for something, how should she deal with it?
?Isn’t it asking for trouble?
In Yunfeng's view, this kind of behavior is essentially the same as the political donations of later generations. Perhaps Queen Ren did not have such complicated thoughts and just sincerely wanted to help Qin overcome the difficulties, but she must take precautions in the bud to avoid being
If someone wants to take advantage of it, he would rather borrow or rob it than accept a gift.
Before Yunfeng could speak again, Zhang Lingyun had already stepped forward to persuade: "Yunlang, the Ren family's sister also has good intentions, why do you refuse people thousands of miles away? Isn't this chilling?"
Yunfeng shook his head and said: "These are two different things. There are many ways to serve the country, and you don't necessarily have to donate money. What's more, there are already scholars who have come out to borrow food from the people, and the materials are enough to survive the spring famine. Okay, no need to say more.
, and it will be over in just over a month.”
All the girls were stunned, what was going on with this man? Could it be that he had too little money? And with Queen Ren present, it was not convenient for Yunfeng to say more. Seeing that Yunfeng's attitude was extremely determined, they all gave up the idea of persuading him.
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Queen Ren's face darkened, and she forced a smile and said: "Although I don't understand the king's thoughts, since the king has made a decision, I have no choice but to follow it. However, I have some private money, so please don't refuse me anymore. I will treat it as such."
I would like to thank all my sisters for taking good care of me these days." As he said that, his beautiful eyes showed a little nervousness, as if he was afraid that this person would be inhumane.
Facing the expectant gaze of the new queen, Yunfeng shook his head again in confusion: "I understand your good intentions, but I really don't need them. You have this intention and it's not in vain for them to treat you as a sister. Then again, Gu
It means that in case, if you and Zhongjun get divorced, you will have to rely on you for all future expenses. It is better for you to keep the money just in case. In addition, don’t think too much, Gujue does not despise it.
Or a disdainful thought."
Emperor Ren sighed faintly and said with a wry smile: "Perhaps Your Majesty has your own insistence, but no matter what, I must first wish that Your Majesty will defeat the stone tiger and gain full control of Guanzhong."
Yunfeng waved his hand and said: "Thank you for your good advice. It's almost noon. There is still a large area in this area that needs to be cleaned up. We have to hurry up."
The girls looked at each other helplessly, shook their heads and walked back one after another. Yu Wenjun exclaimed again: "General, someone is here, and they may have something to ask you."
Yunfeng turned around and saw that a personal guard appeared in his sight. Not long after, the personal guard came forward and saluted: "Your Majesty, the head of the Pei family has something important to ask you to see your Majesty. He is waiting at the gate of the camp!"
"Huh?" Yun Feng was startled, but he still had some impression of this old guy, and then ordered: "Mr. Pei, please come into the Chinese army's tent, and I will change my clothes and come."
"Yes!" The guard hurried away.
Zhang Lingyun glanced at Su Qizhen and smiled slightly: "Qizhen, please accompany the king to change clothes."
"Oh!" Su Qizhen responded in a low voice and followed Yunfeng towards the sleeping tent.
After a while, Su Qizhen blushed and trotted all the way back to the river. However, Yunfeng was completely renewed and came to the Chinese army's tent in a relaxed mood. Pei Song, the head of the Pei family, and a young man were already waiting in the tent.
Pei Song smiled and cupped his hands and said, "I'm taking the liberty of trying to get you together. I hope your Majesty won't be offended."
Yunfeng couldn't help but feel moved. Pei Song called himself King of Qin last time, but this time he became King. Although there was only one word difference, the meaning was very different. King of Qin was just a general honorific title, but King was the honorific title given to the king by his subjects.
, Pei Song changed his name, it seems he has plans to return home.
Yunfeng also smiled and cupped his hands: "Mr. Pei, you are too polite, but he is busy with military affairs alone. It is really rude to fail to come out of the stronghold to greet him."
Pei Song didn't dare to shout, and signaled to the young man: "Your Majesty is serious. Come, I will introduce you to your Majesty. This is my youngest son, named Pei Shao." Then, he turned around and shouted: "Why don't you come and greet your Majesty soon?"
Chapter completed!