The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

Daqian Empire.

Inside the palace.

Ning Yuanwu was discussing matters with three kings of different surnames.

Prince Zhendong Zhao Heng and his two companions had just returned to the capital yesterday and were summoned to the palace early this morning.

"The Crown Prince sent news yesterday saying that Da Qi had withdrawn its troops."

Ning Yuanwu said happily when he saw the three people.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. The war is finally over."

The three Kings of Zhendong hurriedly congratulated him.

"Yes, it's worth the huge price I paid.

"In this way, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"If the fighting continues, our Daqian will be in real danger, and the people will suffer even more."

"The drought is still going on, and memorials from all over the country are pouring in, all asking me for food."

"But where can I get the food?"

As he said this, Ning Yuanwu sighed.

Seeing this, the three kings of different surnames couldn't help but sigh.

They also knew that there was no food left in the national treasury.

"Your Majesty, the Astronomical Bureau reported the other day that this severe drought may continue until next year."

"If so, next year will be even more difficult."

After a moment of silence, Zhenbei King Sikong Yan spoke.

"That's why I summoned you here to help me find a solution."

"Your Highness, what can we do?"

"The situation is the same everywhere right now. There is no harvest anywhere."

"If we want to find a solution, we can only buy food from other places, such as from the Arab Empire or the Southeast Asian countries."

"These countries are not experiencing drought, so they are definitely selling grain."

King Zhenxi Liu Yongde suggested.

"Of course there is no problem in purchasing grain from the Arab Empire and the southeastern countries."

"But it's too far. It will take at least a year to go back and forth. I'm afraid it's too late."

Ning Yuanwu frowned.

"Your Majesty, we have to buy it no matter how far it is. After all, the drought will last for more than one year." Sikong Yan said.

"Well, you have a point."

"Then let's do this. I will use all the money in the national treasury to buy grain."

"I will also contribute from my inner treasury. I'll buy as much as I can."

Ning Yuanwu nodded.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Zhao Heng and the other two said in unison.

"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."

"If we are going to the Arab Empire to purchase food, why not let the Ninth Prince go?"

"Anxi is closest to Daqin and is also the most convenient, so this will save a lot of time."

Sima Yan, the King of Zhenbei, suddenly said.

"Let Lao Jiu go to Dashi to buy food?"

"Do you think he will obey my will?"

Ning Yuanwu said in surprise.

"Your Majesty, why doesn't the Ninth Prince obey your orders?"

"This isn't some other matter. It concerns the people of Daqian. It's impossible for His Highness the Ninth Prince to disagree."

King Zhendong Liu Yongde said.

"Huh, you think so?"

"Well, let's give it a try. I will give him an order."

"If he doesn't agree, then we can make other arrangements."

Ning Yuanwu was silent for a moment and finally nodded in agreement.

Then, the three of them stood up and said goodbye.

.......

the other side.

Ning Quan stayed in Loulan for half a month, and it was time for him to leave.

"Remember to take good care of your children, and take care of your health too."

Before leaving, Ning Quan instructed Aruna.

"Well, I know."

"Husband, take care of yourself too!"

Aruna said gently.

"Xue'er, you have to be good and obedient. Daddy will come to pick you up to go play in Hexi soon, okay?"

Ning Quan touched his daughter's face and said softly.

"Cuckoo~"

The little girl seemed to understand what her father said and let out a crisp laugh.

Seeing this, Ning Quan also smiled.

"Okay, I'm leaving."

After saying that, Ning Quan took out a three-wheeled motorcycle and sat on it with Li Cunxiao.

After a moment, the three-wheeled vehicle slowly rose into the air.

Ning Quan set out on his return journey.

Aruna watched Ning Quan disappear before reluctantly returning to the palace.

.......

Loulan is more than two thousand miles away from Beiting.

Ning Quan set out in the morning, charged his battery twice, and arrived in Xizhou City in the evening.

When he came back, he also scared Li Jing and others.

They had never seen a three-wheeled motorcycle, and when it suddenly fell from the sky, they thought it was some kind of monster.

"Join Your Highness!"

When they saw that it was Ning Quan, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly greeted him.

"Be flat!"

Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Li Jing and others stood up, and then looked at the three-bengzi at the same time.

"What is this thing...how can it fly?"

Zhang Fei swallowed and said.

"Haha, this is a flying machine, of course it can fly."

Ning Quan laughed.

"Hehe, Your Highness always has these weird things."

Zhang Fei grinned and said honestly.

"Your Highness, have you got the food?"

Man Chong suddenly asked.

"Of course. Guess how much I got?"

Ning Quan smiled mysteriously.

"I dare not make any guesses."

Man Chong quickly shook his head.

"Hahaha, I got three million stones."

"How about it, I didn't expect it."

Ning Quan laughed proudly.

"hiss!"

"Three million koku."

Man Chong and others were shocked when they heard this.

Three million shi is definitely an astronomical figure, enough for the people of the three counties to eat for a year.

"Your Highness, we admire you."

Everyone said in unison.

"Hahaha, stop flattering me."

"Come on, follow me to the granary and unload the grain."

"Oh, right, notify Zhangsun Wuji immediately and have him allocate 400,000 dan of grain to Hedong."

Ning Quan ordered.

"Distribute food to Hedong? Who will Your Highness distribute it to?"

Zhuge Liang was immediately surprised.

"Sent to Hedong, of course it's sent to the King of Zhendong."

"Here's the thing..."

Ning Quan briefly recounted Zhao Yu's grain purchase story.

"I see. Your Highness is kind and gracious."

After hearing this, everyone suddenly realized.

"Haha, stop praising me. If you keep praising me, I'll become arrogant."

"Let's go to the granary."

Ning Quan smiled and waved his hand, then led everyone to the granary in the city.

After arriving at the granary, Ning Quan opened the space warehouse and unloaded 600,000 stones of grain.

Ningquan now governs three counties, and Beiting and Hexi also need food.

Hexi, in particular, has a population larger than that of Beiting and Anxi combined.

Therefore, of the remaining two million shi, Ning Quan planned to give 800,000 shi to Beiting and 1.6 million shi to Hexi.

Of course, Ning Quan had to deliver these grains personally, otherwise transporting them would be a hassle.

"Okay, now I don't have to worry anymore."

After unloading the food, Ning Quan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Highness, thank you for your hard work."

All the civil and military officials bowed.

"It's not hard at all. This is what I should do."

“By the way, has anything big happened these days?”

Ning Quan waved his hand and asked.

"Your Highness, everything is fine, nothing serious has happened."

"But there is something I need to ask Your Highness."

Zhuge Liang reported.