Back in the palace, Ji Jing contacted Fan Zhongyan on the interchange and told him about his experience of leaving the palace.

After saying that, Ji Jing said directly: "Zhongyan, what do you think? Should you change your strategy and force the million-strong army of the five countries."

"Lord, no." Fan Zhongyan shook his head quickly and explained.

"Even if you have to do it hard, it is not the time. It is not too late to do it hard after you have abdicated the relationship between the five countries. Otherwise, you will kill a thousand enemies and lose 800 yourself. At that time, other vassal states, including the Quanrong, and Beiyi will definitely take the opportunity to send troops, so we will have no troops to fight."

"The little one cannot bear to make big plans, which is related to the wealth and life of the millions of people in Dazhou, and the overall situation of the long-term stability of Dazhou. Lord, don't be impulsive!" Fan Zhongyan persuaded earnestly.

"That's the reason."

After thinking about it carefully, Ji Jing also felt that what Fan Zhongyan said made sense, so he gave up.

Seeing that the lord did not insist on working hard with the millions of troops from the five countries, Fan Zhongyan immediately breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

If the lord had to insist on doing it hard, Fan Zhongyan had to 'betray' Guo Jia.

"The Empress Xin Concubine asked to see Your Majesty."

A notice from the guards came from outside the Yangxin Palace.

"Master, then I'll go back first." Fan Zhongyan took the opportunity to say, feeling that it was too "dangerous" to be with his lord at this time!

"Um."

Fan Zhongyan retreated and Li Xuexin walked in.

"Concubine Xin, why are you here?" Ji Jing walked out from behind the desk with a smile and looked at Li Xuexin.

"His Majesty."

After Li Xuexin saluted Ji Jing slightly, she said quietly: "Your Majesty, Xuexin has heard of the news outside."

Li Xuexin has lived in the West Palace these days and has not gone out.

But even the news of the demise of the country spread wildly outside the palace, and the palace was no exception, so she naturally knew it.

Ji Jing naturally understood the outside news in Li Xuexin's mouth, held her little hand, and comforted her with a smile: "Don't worry, my Great Zhou doesn't mean that it will die."

"Well, Xue Xin has confidence in Your Majesty." Li Xue Xin smiled at Ji Jing gently, like a blooming snow lotus, very beautiful.

Ji Jing couldn't help but be stunned.

When Ji Jing stared at her, two red glows flew on her cheeks, and gave Ji Jing a blank look before she expressed her purpose: "Your Majesty, I also want to contribute to the country. The Li family was destroyed, but the Blood Lotus Sect did not find any property. I want to contribute the Li family's money to Your Majesty to purchase some of the food needed by the army."

More and more people are voluntarily enlisting in the army. On the one hand, it has indeed increased the military strength, but on the other hand, it has also increased the burden on the country.

Ten thousand more troops will be more than ten thousand more people who eat, and the more than ten thousand more troops will be more than ten thousand more people who eat.

There is still one or two months before the autumn harvest, and the imperial court's grain warehouse is not sufficient.

This requires purchasing from the people, and buying food naturally requires money.

Li Xuexin planned to use the money from the Li family to buy the food needed by the army.

That's right: someone gives money, no one pays money.

"Concubine Xin..."

Ji Jing was very moved and gently rubbed Li Xuexin's head.

In the face of national crisis, Ji Jingzhen truly feels the cohesion of a country.

"Your Majesty, Xue Xin is alone, asking for money is useless. It is more meaningful to spend it on national affairs than burying it underground."

Li Xuexin snuggled gently in Ji Jing's arms and said quietly: "Xuexin is also atonement. Many people have died in the hands of Xuexin over the years. Now I think most of them are innocent, just like the Li family in the past. I can no longer do anything for them, but I can do something for the living."

"You are not alone, you still have me!"

Ji Jing hugged Li Xuexin even tighter. Perhaps he had been more interested in Li Xuexin's beauty before.

But at this moment, I was filled with pity for Li Xuexin.

...

Ten days later.

Jiangyang County.

On the street with a misty rain.

"Call me!"

Three evil slaves fisted and frowned at a thin boy.

The thin young man curled up in a ball and let the raindrops punch and feet fall on him.

Soon, he was beaten to the point of bleeding and dying.

"Okay, don't beat him to death."

A gorgeously dressed young man not far away shouted.

The three evil slaves stopped.

The gorgeously dressed young man walked towards the young man who was still curled up on the ground.

He stared at the boy on the ground with a condescending look on his face, and said with a cold and ruthless look: "Li Fu, I will give you another three days. If you don't pay back ten taels of silver, don't blame me for being cruel and ruthless and useless!"

"Walk!"

After saying that, he left with three evil slaves arrogantly.

The boy curled up on the ground dared to move, and then stretched his scarred body hard.

His wound hurt even more when he moved, and his tears almost flowed out of his eyes, but he forced himself to keep it silent.

The crowds of onlookers in the distance dared to surround them after seeing the gorgeously dressed young man leaving and started to discuss.

"Oh, this Young Master Shen really doesn't give anyone a way to live!"

The gorgeously dressed young man was named Shen Wanwen, and was the third young master of the Shen family in Jiangyang County. He was famous for his bully.

"Li Fu is just a son-in-law from the Lin family (son-in-law who comes to the house). He can't even eat enough, so where can I get ten taels of silver?"

"This Lin family is not a good thing either. Since I chose Li Fu, can't I be kind to him?"

"And the lady of the Lin family, who not only cares about Li Fu on weekdays, but also instigates the servants at home to bully him."

"What do you know? Recruiting a son-in-law is like a dog. Who can watch it? It's good that the Lin family can give him a bite of food."

"If it weren't for the desperate situation, who would have been a son-in-law? Alas~~"

"Poor child."

"It's gone, everyone will all be gone! Otherwise, Young Master Shen will be in trouble when he hears it."

When they mentioned Mr. Shen, everyone became nervous and left one after another.

Under the hazy drizzle, Li Fu was like a turtle, huddling his head into the turtle shell, listening numbly to the verbal comments.

Until the crowd dispersed, he slowly tried to stand up.

But before one foot could stand firm, it fell to the ground with a thud.

"Mom, Fu'er can't hold on..."

"Fuer is not as good as a dog, and it's really painful to live."

"Mom, can I come to find you?"

...

A carriage drove into Jiangyang County and walked along the street.

The person who was riding in the car was Ji Jing and Li Xuexin, while the person who was driving was Xiao Guizi.

"Little Guizi slow down."

Li Xuexin explained to Xiao Guizi who was driving the car, then lifted the curtain of the car and looked at the street outside.

Although more than ten years have passed, she still has some impression of some restaurants and shops on the street.

Looking at the gradually familiar streets, the carefree days of my childhood seemed to appear before my eyes.

Gradually, Li Xuexin's eyes were filled with tears.

She was back, but her loving parents could no longer see them.
Chapter completed!