I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

He stopped talking immediately, relaxed his frown, took a deep breath and asked, "How is grandma doing lately?"

Every time he came, the process was the same: he asked the grandmother, asked the children, then sat quietly for a while and left.

This time Ji Xiaobei simply answered him: "Old Madam Fu and the children are in Mingyi Lane, and the Black Tower is guarding over there, so they will be fine.

The old lady has had a good appetite recently, and she is tired from playing with the children during the day, and she sleeps well at night..."

Fu Jichang sat for a while, then stood up and said, "Let's postpone the opening of Zheng Dafu's shop. Anzhou is not peaceful, and a shop that is too big and too conspicuous will be bad."

Ji Xiaobei nodded. This was what she and Jiaojiao had discussed yesterday.

The shop has been tidied up and the goods are almost ready, but there is no plan to hold an opening ceremony.

Inform the ladies you know well that they can go and choose and put the things away at night.

Ji Xiaobei said to Fu Jichang, Fu Jichang nodded and said, "You and Jiaojiao run outside every day, so you should also pay attention to safety."

Fu Jichang turned around and was about to leave.

"In fact, there are ways to resettle refugees, but I don't know if they are suitable for Anzhou!"

Ji Xiaobei said something behind him.

"Oh?" Fu Jichang turned around and exclaimed in surprise.

"Do you have any idea?"

"I'm just saying."

Fu Jichang sat down again, poured himself a cup of tea and said, "Tell me!

Ji Xiaobei: "West Mountain is very large, with many flat areas. The refugees who want to stay can reclaim some of the wasteland and plant crops."

Fu Jichang shook his head. "I've thought of this method, but the flat areas of West Mountain are full of rocks and the soil is barren. Planting crops there would be a waste of seeds. They won't grow at all. Even if they do grow, the refugees can't wait that long. I guess the crops will be eaten up as soon as they emerge."

“Indeed, it takes some time to grow crops, but the government office can open its granary and lend food to refugees. Those who borrow the food must go to the West Mountain to reclaim land, otherwise they will be punished.

Now is the season for spring planting. Plant some seeds that are easy to mature and you can have a harvest in two or three months. You can also plant some vegetables to make up for it."

Ji Xiaobei's opinion was good, but Fu Jichang shook his head again and said, "What you said makes sense, but the seeds of the Great Northern Dynasty are not drought-resistant and take a long time to grow. It won't work."

"I have some seeds here, including soybeans that mature in three months, millet that matures in five months, and winter wheat. In addition, there are many woodlands in the eastern suburbs, and soybeans can be interplanted in the woodlands."

"Ah!" Fu Jichang was surprised. This works?

“Where do you get the seeds?”

"Don't worry about this. As long as the government agrees to this method, I will write you the seeds and farming plan."

Fu Jichang looked at her in astonishment again.

"Of course, I can't write, so I said, you write it!"

Fu Jichang thought for a moment and said, "This is not a joke. There are so many refugees. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous. Besides, the government may not take the risk."

Fu Jichang didn't want Ji Xiaobei to be involved.

It would be fine if it succeeds, but if it fails, the whole family’s lives might be in danger.

He would rather be punished by the emperor than let Ji Xiaobei take risks.

"I'll go think of a solution. It's getting late. I have to leave."

"Wait a minute!" Ji Xiaobei said, "The kitchen has made some soup, drink some before you leave."

Fu Jichang felt a little relieved from his troubled mood.

This was the first time Ji Xiaobei took the initiative to care about himself.

He felt that the trip was not in vain.

The Tremella and lotus seed soup was bubbling in the kitchen.

Ji Xiaobei served him a bowl, scooped half a basin of cold water and put the bowl in.

“You can drink it right away!”

Fu Jichang: You are very good at thinking of solutions!

He thought again of Ji Xiaobei's method of reclaiming the mountain.

He could open a small warehouse in the government office or in a barren mountain, and he could handle all of these by himself.

But as for the seeds, if they really grow well, they will have to be promoted to other states, and by then it will be hard to say where the seeds came from.

Once trouble arises and he is held accountable, Ji Xiaobei will not be able to escape.

Even I, the judge, can't protect her.

He shook his head secretly again.

Ji Xiaobei handed him the cooled lotus seed soup.

"Some things still need to be tried. Difficulties will definitely be solved. How do you know they won't work if you don't try? When water comes, earth will cover it. When soldiers come, generals will stop them. When a car reaches a mountain, there will always be a way out. Be bold!"

After Ji Xiaobei finished speaking, he turned and left.

Fu Jichang finished the soup with mixed feelings and left the textile workshop.

Shitou went into the house and found Ji Xiaobei. He couldn't wait to ask, "Sister, what is he doing here? His face is so black, even blacker than the bottom of our pot."

Ji Xiaobei said: "It's nothing serious, I just want to remind you that there are many refugees, so please be more careful."

"Yes, that's what he's talking about?"

Ji Xiaobei nodded.

Stone didn't believe it.

When my youngest cousin came in, he was in a hurry, looked gloomy and aggressive.

When I left, I felt calm and my brows were relaxed.

Could it be because I drank a bowl of lotus seed soup that relieved the dryness?

Shitou ran to the kitchen and drank three bowls of rice, but he was still very upset.

That Bai Jiantang always comes to see Liang Yuyao. He met him once last time when he went to the handicraft workshop to deliver goods.

Liang Yuyao was not enthusiastic about him and asked him to concentrate on his studies, saying that he was living a good life and he didn't need to worry about him or come to see him.

Shitou was wiping Ma Debiao's body in the yard and heard it clearly.

Bai Jiantang also brought Liang Yuyao a collection of poems.

Liang Yuyao said that he no longer read books because he had a lot of work to do in the workshop and had no time to read.

Humph! Knowing a few characters is not a big deal.

Miss Liang no longer reads books. She thinks working in the workshop is easier as it helps her exercise her muscles, strengthen her body and also makes money.

Later, Bai Jiantang could only leave in disappointment.

Shitou sent him out and said, "Mr. Bai, you'd better stay out of the house and study hard in the academy, so that if something happens on the road again, no one will save you!"

When that incident was mentioned, Mr. Bai was still frightened and walked away with a pale face.

Shitou put the bowl down angrily.

In fact, after Haixia left, he also let go of Liang Yuyao.

But now she is the accountant of the workshop, and all the accounts and money in the family pass through her hands. Miss Liang’s safety is of vital importance and cannot be ignored.

He was mainly concerned about the workshop.

Thinking of this, he felt much more at ease.

That day, Mrs. Lin wanted to introduce Dongniu's daughter to Shitou.

Dongniu and his wife work in a textile workshop, and their daughter often comes to help. The girl is big and strong, and it's obvious at first glance that she's a good worker.

Moreover, a big butt makes it easier to give birth.

Mrs. Lin told Ji Xiaobei her idea.

Ji Xiaobei firmly disagreed and told Mrs. Lin not to mention this matter.

We should ask Shitou's opinion first. If it doesn't work out, how will Dongniu and his wife continue to work in the workshop? It will be so embarrassing!

Mrs. Lin thought about it and agreed.

Ji Xiaobei secretly told Shitou about it that day, and Shitou's head shook like a rattle.