A strong farm girl is busy getting rich

Zhou Susu saw her put down the teacup, then she spoke: "It's Yang Zhi! A few days ago, the court received a war report saying that Tongning City was breached.

I wonder how Yang Zhi and the soldiers he brought with him are doing?"

Shen Qingqian was very shocked when she heard the news! According to the rumors I heard some time ago, it seems that our army in the north has won a victory with fewer troops, and it's all good news!

It has been less than two months since Yang Zhi led his troops to the northern border. Could it be that he was defeated?

She frowned and asked, "Didn't they say that the situation in Tongning City was going well? How did Tongning City get breached?"

Master Zhou said with a heavy face: "When the war just started, our Great Yue Kingdom almost won a complete victory, because General Han Jing stationed in the northern border was brave and good at fighting, and he used troops like a god.

But later, a traitor appeared under General Han's command and poisoned General Han. The army of Tongning City was thrown into disarray, so that before Yang Zhi arrived in the north, Tongning City was lost!

It was said that a large part of the soldiers stationed in Tongning City had died in the battle. The remaining troops, led by General Han's nephew Han Qingshan, escorted the people of Tongning City to evacuate to Hutou Mountain, a hundred miles away.

At the foot of Hutou Mountain is Xiangyun Town, where Yang Zhi met Han Qingshan, and there was no news of them since then. "

Shen Qingqian didn't expect that in just over a month, the war situation would turn around so quickly!

Trust the wrong person, and you lose everything! Even the most valiant and powerful general will inevitably fail if he has a traitor by his side.

Shen Qingqian felt sad for the soldiers who died in the battle, was worried about Yang Zhi's safety, and was even more worried about the people of Tongning City.

It is now the end of the tenth month of the lunar calendar, and the weather is freezing. Even if we have the protection of the soldiers and have set up camp on Hutou Mountain and have a shelter, can we withstand the severe cold?

"So what countermeasures does the court have now?"

Shen Qingqian asked anxiously.

Zhou Susu shook her head and said, "It's not clear yet. I came back this time to ask Dad for help and find a suitable person to go to the North to find out about Yang Zhi's situation."

Master Zhou said: "Let Zhou Qi take someone there. He has been to the northern border before and is quite familiar with the place. It will be convenient for him to find out what is going on there!

I will write a letter, you take it back to the capital and give it to him, he will make the arrangements."

Zhou Qi is the son of the housekeeper of Master Zhou's house. Master Zhou once taught him to read. Unfortunately, Zhou Qi is not good at studying. He gets sleepy when he reads, but he likes to wield swords and guns!

Master Zhou simply catered to his interests and hired a martial arts master to teach him martial arts. Zhou Qi was not good at studying, but he was a good candidate for martial arts and loved it. Therefore, he became a master in a few years.

Later, Master Zhou returned to Ping'an Town, and Housekeeper Zhou followed him back. Zhou Qi stayed in the capital and became a captain in the imperial army.

Zheng Hong was sentenced to exile in a village near Xiangyun Town in the northern border. At that time, it was Zhou Qi who led the men to escort the men of the Zheng family there.

Therefore, Zhou Qi should be quite familiar with the place, and it would be most appropriate for him to go and inquire about the information.

Zhou Susu said, "It's dangerous to go there. Let's ask Butler Zhou for his opinion! If Butler Zhou doesn't want his son to take the risk, we can look for someone else."

Master Zhou nodded and said, "Well, you don't have to worry about this matter. Your father will take care of it for you."

After the two of them had decided on the candidates, Shen Qingqian said, "Teacher, Sister Susu, I want to go to the North with Zhou Qi."

Master Zhou and Zhou Susu were both stunned. Zhou Susu spoke first, "How can this be possible? Qingqian, I know you are capable, but the northern border is dangerous. How can a woman like you risk your life?

Also, I called you here today because I have something else to tell you, not to ask you to go to the North to help me gather information."

Master Zhou didn't say anything. He knew that Shen Qingqian was not a reckless person. He could say such words without hesitation, so he must have his own ideas.

Shen Qingqian said frankly: "Sister Susu, I know you are worried about my safety. However, I am going to the North not only because of General Yang, but also because I want to help the people there.

It's winter now, and it's getting cold here. I'm sure it'll be even colder in the north. Regardless of whether the soldiers and civilians are safe, they definitely need help, and I want to do my best to do something for them."

Master Zhou nodded and said, "You are worthy of being my student. You have great ambitions. What Qingqian said makes sense. If you have an idea, just do it. I support you."

Wait, I'll get you five thousand taels of silver, and you can use it to buy some practical things and take them to the North."

"it is good."

Shen Qingqian did not refuse and accepted it gladly.

Zhou Susu saw that her father said this, and she also understood Shen Qingqian's character, who would do whatever she wanted to do, so she stopped persuading her.

She said, "Qing Qian, I don't have much silver with me this time, so when I return to Beijing, I can probably get you 10,000 taels.

If you want to go to the northern border, you must go to Jingcheng first and travel with Zhou Qi. You can pick it up at my house then."

"it is good."

Shen Qingqian agreed. Many hands make light work, and she alone would have limited ability.

Seeing Master Zhou leave, Shen Qingqian asked, "Sister Susu, you just said you had something else to tell me, what was it?"

Zhou Susu said, "It's about Aunt Zhang in my house. Half a month ago, her father was thrown into prison."

Shen Qingqian's eyes lit up. Could it be that Zhang Sheng had succeeded in his revenge?

Zhou Susu didn't know Zhang Sheng, nor did she know that Shen Qingqian knew about the Zhang family. Seeing Shen Qingqian's expression, she thought she was surprised and explained, "I heard that her house and shop were taken from relatives by improper means.

Now, the real owner has returned and brought Zhang Yi Niang's father to court for murder. The evidence is irrefutable, her father was thrown into jail, and the property was returned to its original owner.

Now, Aunt Zhang can no longer give birth, and her natal family support has fallen, so the old lady is determined to drive her out of the house.

I thought that after all, she was injured in the Yang Mansion and lost her fertility. If you just drive her away like this, do you think you are not giving her a chance to live?"

Shen Qingqian is a modern soul, so naturally she can't stand being a mistress. If she was forced to do so, it would be fine, but for someone like Aunt Zhang, whose family is so rich, she still rushed to be someone's concubine, so she deserved it!

"Sister Susu, Aunt Zhang was originally stuffed in by Old Madam Yang. Now it's up to Old Madam to decide how to deal with her. I think you shouldn't interfere in this matter, and don't give any opinions."

After Shen Qingqian said this, Zhou Susu understood what she meant.

Shen Qingqian wanted her to stay out of trouble, so that even if someone said that the Yang family was cruel and ruthless, they would only criticize the old lady and would not affect her reputation.

Besides, now that Yang Zhi is back, she doesn’t need to explain anything.