It was windy and cold late at night, and there was snow all over the place. Since today was the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, the new moon could not be seen in the sky. Fortunately, there were many stars in the sky, which could provide some faint illumination.

When walking back from the small village, everyone was in a good mood. Although there was no chatting and laughing, they felt relieved.

Li Shimin seemed to be in a good conversation, and told several of his subordinates what he had seen. When everyone first heard that the woman was vomiting blood and food, everyone's faces showed sadness and sympathy, but when they heard Li Shimin's words,

Then, when it was mentioned that Gu Tianya had given the woman the medicine to cure her illness, everyone was suddenly filled with surprises, and a heavy burden was lifted from their hearts.

General Duan Zhixuan was the first to speak, suddenly giving a thumbs up to Gu Tianya, and said sincerely: "Duan Zhixuan admires Brother Gu's move."

Next to him, Zhang Liang was also full of admiration and said: "This ending is really comfortable."

Even Qin Qiong, who was pretending to be a man fleeing from famine, couldn't help but say something at this time. However, the second brother Qin was taciturn. Even if he did open his mouth to praise, it would only be two short words. He solemnly said: "That's great."

On the contrary, Gu Tianya sighed and said with some difficulty: "Everyone is worried about the suffering of a mother. But looking at the whole of Hebei, how many such poor mothers are there?"

Everyone was startled, with a look of sadness on their faces.

Li Shimin reached out and patted Gu Tianya's shoulder, and said meaningfully: "Take your time, it will be fine. Although life is difficult in today's world, as long as we are unwilling to admit defeat, straighten our backs and work hard to change, things will be better."

It will always get better, brother Gu, don’t you think so?”

"Yes!" Gu Tianya nodded suddenly, as if a strong fighting spirit suddenly burst out.

He suddenly looked up at the sky, looking at the stars all over the sky, and laughed and said: "In the past, Xunzi said something, which already pointed out the way. If you think about it from the sky, who can control it with animals and animals? Who can praise it from the sky?

Use it to control the destiny of heaven..."

This is a saying that man can conquer heaven, and it refers to continuous struggle. This is what Xunzi, a great sage, said at the end of the Warring States Period. Unfortunately, few people have recognized this for hundreds of years.

Li Shimin was slightly surprised and couldn't help but look at Gu Tianya carefully. Suddenly he seemed to feel a little regretful and sighed: "If you could have been born into a noble family, you would have already become famous all over the world. Even if you were born into a noble family, you would still be able to make a name for yourself.

.It was God's will that you were born in Guizhou. This kind of start... This kind of start... Damn it, it really makes me, Li Er, feel uncomfortable. I want to curse God and scold him for being blind...

"

The word "Qianshou" was a term for common people during the Warring States and Qin Dynasties. However, as time progressed, it now has a somewhat contemptuous meaning. It is generally used to describe muddy legs, and it is a term with disdain.

Li Shimin obviously did not despise Gu Tianya, but why did he use this title?

In fact, the reason was very simple. He felt aggrieved for his 'brother-in-law'.

On the contrary, Gu Tianya's face was full of relief, he chuckled, and said to Li Shimin: "The second brother is sorry for me, and the younger brother is very grateful, but I don't think it is a regret, and I don't want to complain about a bad start..."

He smiled again as he spoke, looked up at the stars again, and said: "I am indeed a poor person, and I have indeed been delayed for eighteen years. Just like what you just said, second brother, my start is worse than others, but, I

It’s finally started…”

These words were spoken slowly, without any special momentum, as if they were spoken casually, like chatting with friends.

But after he spoke so eloquently and said, "I finally made the start," everyone couldn't help but their eyes lit up, and they felt that there was a long and lasting artistic conception.

I finally got started.

What a simple and straightforward sentence?

However, the self-improvement hidden in his tone made people feel Gu Tianya's tenacity unconsciously.

So what if I'm eighteen years late? After all, I've already started.

It's good to be able to do this.

Li Shimin stared straight at Gu Tianya, feeling an indescribable emotion and sigh in his heart.

He is obviously a broad-minded person, but due to his background, he could only live in poverty. For eighteen years, he lived in a small village. Not only did he live an extremely shabby life, it is said that he was often bullied by others.

For example, who is the Miyun Sun family in the eyes of Li Shimin? The Miyun Sun family is nothing, and his servants are worse than dogs... But even those people who are worse than dogs often bully him.

brother-in-law.

Once Li Shimin thought of this matter, he immediately felt the anger rising in his heart. There was a clear murderous intent in his eyes, and he suddenly snorted: "Bullying my brother-in-law..."

His voice was very low, as if he was humming from between his teeth. Gu Tianya couldn't hear it clearly for a moment, and couldn't help but turned to look at him curiously and asked: "Second brother, what are you talking about?"

It is a pity that Li Shimin did not repeat it to him again. Instead, he changed his tone slightly, looked at Gu Tianya and said: "I will not stay in Hebei for too long this time. After all, my family has heavy affairs and it will be disadvantageous to accumulate too much."

, before I came here, my intention was to help Zhao Ning to check in. Although I have only been here for half a day, I am already quite satisfied with you, so the matter between you and Zhao Ning has nothing to do with me.

Obstacle. Since you have passed the test with me, it means that you are my brother-in-law from today on..."

It wasn't until he finished saying this that Li Shimin mentioned what he had just said. Suddenly, murderous intent flashed through his eyes again, and he said with a solemn expression: "Although I won't stay in Hebei for too long, it doesn't mean that I can't do something for you.

.I told people before I came here that I would give you a little gift to meet you."

Gu Tianya was so smart that he understood what Li Shimin wanted to do almost instantly, so he spoke directly without even thinking about it, and hurriedly stopped him: "Second brother, you must not do this. We can't do this for now."

Li Shimin was suddenly startled, looked at him, and said with a slight displeasure: "You are good at everything, but you are too weak-minded and look forward and backward when things happen. How can you do anything?"

As he spoke, he suddenly snorted coldly, obviously instructing him, and then said: "Since you are born as a good man, you should have the desire to take revenge. The so-called revenge must be retaliated. It is talking about people like us. If we are in a weak position, we must endure it."

It is indeed a good thing, but now that your second brother is supporting you, you will look decadent if you hold back any longer. Remember, when you have the ability to take revenge, you must take revenge. The steward of the Miyun Sun family once bullied you, then

You slaughtered the entire Miyun Sun family. If one person offends me, the whole family will suffer. This is revenge for a thousand, and only then can I feel angry and raise my eyebrows."

As expected of Li Shimin, this is Li Shimin. In his youth, Li Shimin was full of vigor, like a sharp sword that was hard to sheath. Li Shimin's murderous intention was not necessarily less than that of Bai Qi during the Warring States Period.

But Gu Tianya still shook his head anxiously and said again: "Everything the second brother said is reasonable, but this matter really cannot be done."

He was afraid that Li Shimin would be displeased again, so he quickly stretched out his hand to pull Li Shimin's arm, and then pulled Li Shimin away quickly without saying a word.

Li Shimin was confused by him for a moment and didn't understand what he wanted to do. Fortunately, it didn't take too long. Gu Tianya quickly pulled him to a place.

This is just outside the small village. As far as the eye can see, there are fields, with thick snow on the ground, and the white mountains are connected together.

Gu Tianya pointed at the snowy field in front of him, turned to look at Li Shimin and said, "Second brother, take a look, there are thousands of acres of land here."

He didn't wait for Li Shimin to speak, and said again: "I took back more than a thousand acres of land from the Sun family in Miyun. Not only did this village take back more than a thousand acres, but the other seven villages also took back a thousand acres.

There are many acres of land, but these lands are not my private property, but the original wealth of the people in the eight villages. I am currently discussing with Zhaoning to prepare to grant the land to the people and return it."

Li Shimin's heart moved slightly, and he vaguely guessed what Gu Tianya wanted to say.

Sure enough, Gu Tianya pointed to the snowy field in front of him again and said: "Hebei has been in war for a long time, and the land has been damaged. Therefore, even if it was once managed by the Sun family in Miyun, most of these lands are thin fields. Why? Because of the manpower needed to farm the land.

It’s not enough. It makes the land barren and can only be regarded as thin farmland. If the thin farmland wants to produce food, it needs to be reclaimed..."

He spoke very fast, for fear of being interrupted by others, and followed up: "The more than a thousand acres in front of us will be allocated to Niu Niu and her entire village. Second brother, you also visited the village just now. Niu Niu and her village only have

There are about ten households, and there are no boys, they are all old, weak, women and children. They have more than 1,000 acres of land. Each of the ten households can get at least 100 acres. They will have to cultivate it next spring. This is a very difficult and strenuous job.

It's a big job, even a strong adult man has to shed a layer of skin, but we already know that Niu Niu and her village are all women and children..."

When Gu Tianya said this, he finally paused, turned to look at Li Shimin and said: "Second brother, you should have understood something now. What I'm worried about are the old, weak, women and children. I want to ask you, what do you think?"

How can they cultivate so much land?”

Li Shimin was obviously deep in thought and frowned slightly.

Gu Tianya asked him a question, and he seemed to be asking himself, muttering: "Yes, how do women and children cultivate so much land?"

He knew that as long as he figured out the answer to this question, he would know why Gu Tianya did not touch the Sun family for the time being.

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[Note: The writing in this chapter is consistent with history. Because land in ancient times was extremely poor, one hundred acres for a family is not a lot. Readers, please don’t rush to start the rant. If you don’t believe me, you can check the information. In fact, landscapes are written with less in mind.
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