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242. Pulling the Lin Family to Establish an Escort Agency

Lin Qingxue knew that the Lin family would agree, so she didn't pay too much attention to the Lin family's movements.

In the evening, after the Duke of Protectorate returned home, Lin Qingxue talked to him about setting up an escort agency to escort grain from granaries in other cities to the imperial granary.

The Duke of Protectorate promised Lin Qingxue that he would report the matter to the emperor. He also suggested that after Gu Huaiyuan returned, he would be responsible for this matter on the Gu family side.

Lin Qingxue naturally had no objection. She had always wanted to train Gu Huaiyuan, and the Duke of Protectorate's proposal was exactly what she wanted.

In the following days, the Lin family took action in full swing.

Lin Qingran and Lin Qingming returned to Linjia Village the next day, found Old Man Lin and Village Chief Lin, and told them everything about Lin Qingxue's plan.

After hearing this, Old Man Lin frowned and paced back and forth in the room.

After a long pause, he slowly spoke, "This sounds like a good opportunity, but our Lin family has been honest farmers for generations. I don't feel comfortable suddenly doing business with the royal family."

Village Chief Lin also looked hesitant. "Yes, even though we have the royal family as our backing, if something goes wrong, it will be no joke. The villagers in our village have spent most of their lives digging for food in the soil. Can we ask them to do this job of escorting grain?"

Lin Qingran patiently explained, "Master, Village Chief, Qingxue said this is a rare opportunity for our Lin family to develop. With the help of the Crown Prince, the Second Prince, and the Gu Mansion, our safety will definitely be guaranteed. Moreover, she has a detailed plan for the operation of the escort agency. As long as we follow the rules, it will definitely work. Besides, this is also a good opportunity for the young people in the village to go out and see the world."

Lin Qingming also echoed: "Yes! Our Lin family, Gu family and the royal family are tied together outside. If we don't seize this opportunity to develop the Lin family, are we going to watch other families seize this opportunity and soar to the sky?"

"I think what Qingxue said makes sense. Lao Wu is the royal son-in-law, and Qingxue also married into the Gu family. Since this relationship is inseparable, why can't our Lin family take the opportunity to grow stronger?"

Lin Qingbai's tone was very serious. If there was no chance, it would be fine. But now there was an opportunity, so why couldn't they take a gamble?

If you win, life will be much better for your descendants; if you lose, the worst that can happen is that you have to go home and farm.

"It's done. You just listen to Qingxue's words carefully." After a heated discussion, Old Man Lin and Village Chief Lin finally gave in and agreed to let Lin Qingxun participate in the management of the escort agency and select suitable candidates from the village.

"Yes! Qingxun, you follow Qingming and the others to do the work in the village, and follow Qingxue's wishes. However, you brothers and sisters should discuss the rules carefully."

As Old Man Lin spoke, he looked at Lin Qingming and Lin Qingran. He also knew that these matters at home were discussed by his grandsons. Although the eldest grandson was the eldest, he was not very smart, but he cared for his younger siblings and was honest and kind.

"Got it, Master, Cousin Qingxun, you and my eldest brother will select the villagers first. The number of people must not be less than 20, and their character cannot be bad."

Lin Qingran said seriously that Qingxue still remembered to help them even after getting married, so they should not hold Qingxue back.

"I understand," Lin Qingxun responded with a serious face.

"During this period, I will let Xiao Tao come over to train you. When Qingxue is ready, I will let him come over to teach you."

Lin Qingming said this while looking at the sky outside. It was already late and they should go back to the city. There were still many things waiting for them to do!

"Okay, go ahead and do your work! I'll let Qingming Dad keep an eye on this side," said old man Lin, waving his hand and letting his grandsons go about their business.

Lin Qingming had to take care of several farms, and he was a little too busy. At the beginning of spring, he handed the village fields to Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin to take care of them themselves.

Sometimes, Old Man Lin and Mrs. Lin would also go to help, which was also part of their fun.

After talking things over with Old Man Lin and Village Chief Lin, the three Lin Qingming brothers returned to the imperial city as they all had other things to do.

After being entrusted with the important task, Lin Qingxun did not dare to slack off at all. According to Lin Qingxue's requirements, he selected more than 30 young, strong and hardworking men in the village.

Most of these people have never learned martial arts, but they all have a spirit of not admitting defeat. Lin Xiaotao was called back to the village by Lin Qingming and began to give them preliminary training.

At the same time, Gu Jinyu and Gu Huaiyuan finally returned to the imperial city.

As soon as Gu Huaiyuan came back, he was called over by Lin Qingxue, and Gu Jinyu also went with him to join in the fun.

"Sister-in-law, if you have any good news when you asked Huaiyuan to come here, please give me some as well," Gu Jinyu said with a smug look on his face. He thought that Lin Qingxue had come up with something good and wanted to give it to Gu Huaiyuan in private.

"Jinyu is here too, perfect, why don't you sit down and listen too!"

Lin Qingxue smiled and did not drive him away. Instead, she told him about setting up an escort agency to guard and escort food to various cities.

As she spoke, she looked straight at Gu Jinyu, very curious about what he was thinking. Gu Jinyu looked a little careless, but in fact he was careful and responsible.

"Sister-in-law, was this your idea?" Gu Jinyu looked at Lin Qingxue seriously and said shyly, "Sister-in-law, can you let me do this? I know it's a bit shameless, but I'm the only idle person in our Gu family. You have to find something for me to do, right?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Gu Huaiyuan beside him and added, "Huaiyuan will be the future Protector of the Country, the future Protector of the Country. You just need to teach him well, but I can't do that! After my brother becomes the Protector of the Country, our second branch will have to be separated. As my sister-in-law, the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. You have to settle our second branch! Sister-in-law, please help me!"

Hearing Gu Jinyu's shameless words, Lin Qingxue's face turned pale and blue. She wanted to stab him. What should she do? Is this guy really Gu Jinxuan's biological brother? Could he have been taken away by mistake?

Lin Qingxue's mind was full of thoughts, but it didn't show on her face at all. She looked calm.

"Uncle, do my grandparents know what you said?" Gu Huaiyuan said unhappily. Even if he was his biological uncle, he couldn't make things difficult for his mother.

"Okay, I promise you," Lin Qingxue rubbed his forehead. At this moment, the desire to kill someone reached its peak.

"Thank you, sister-in-law, you are so kind. Then please tell me what to do next," Gu Jinyu immediately became serious when he heard it. He sat on the chair and looked at Lin Qingxue seriously, his eyes full of expectation.

Since she had promised Gu Jinyu, Lin Qingxue did not hide anything and told him all her thoughts and plans.

"Sister-in-law, this is feasible. I will go to the emperor uncle to talk about this matter now. Huaiyuan will go with me. Once this matter is confirmed, we can start to implement it."

After Gu Jinyu finished speaking, she hurriedly pulled Gu Huaiyuan away. After leaving Gu Mansion, she went straight to the palace to meet the emperor and told him about Lin Qingxue's idea of ​​establishing an escort agency.

In the imperial study, Gu Jinyu told what he and Lin Qingxue had discussed. This matter could only be carried out with the emperor's consent.

After hearing this, the Emperor pondered for a moment and slowly said, "This is a good idea. It can not only solve the problem of guarding and transporting the granary, but also give the Lin family an opportunity. However, this matter is of great importance and needs to be discussed with the Crown Prince and the Second Prince."

"Uncle Emperor, this must be done as soon as possible. I want to be in charge of this matter personally. When the time comes, the delivery of the second batch of grain will be handed over to the Second Prince and my sister-in-law's child Huaiyuan!"

Gu Jinyu stood in front of the emperor and said respectfully that he really didn't want to give up this opportunity. He didn't dare to hope to replace his brother and become the future Protector of the Country.

However, he also wanted to work hard to build a substantial inheritance for his two sons and plan a good future for the second wife.

"Okay, if this matter is successful, I will leave it to you and let the second prince assist you." The emperor thought about it and felt that this little nephew was capable of doing things. He was both civil and military, and was a trustworthy person.

"Thank you, Uncle Emperor," Gu Jinyu said happily.

He knew that the emperor wanted to discuss this matter with the crown prince and the second prince, so he pulled Gu Huaiyuan out of the palace.

After Gu Jinyu and Gu Huaiyuan received the order and withdrew, the emperor then met with the crown prince and the second prince, and elaborated in detail on the escort agency's operating plan and profit distribution plan.

The Crown Prince and the Second Prince were very interested in this plan and expressed their willingness to support it. The Crown Prince trusted the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion and the Second Prince.

The establishment of a granary will bring more benefits than disadvantages to both the Great Zhao and the people of the world. It is a great thing, so how could he not agree to set up an escort agency!

Looking at his two sons, the emperor said seriously, "Second son, you and Jinyu must run the escort agency well. Jinxuan's wife is smart and capable. She was the one who came up with the idea of ​​the granary and the escort agency. I can see that Jinxuan's wife is very prosperous."

"Yes, father," the Crown Prince and the Second Prince looked at each other and responded in tacit understanding.

A few days later, in the imperial study of the palace, the emperor, the crown prince, the second prince, Gu Jinyu and Gu Huaiyuan gathered together to discuss the affairs of the escort agency.

In the end, all parties reached an agreement and agreed to establish the escort agency according to Lin Qingxue's plan.

The Crown Prince and the Second Prince promised to each select ten elite secret guards to serve as bodyguards for the escort agency.

The Duke of Huguo also expressed on behalf of the Gu family that he would fully support the preparatory work of the escort agency.

After returning to the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion, Gu Huaiyuan informed Lin Qingxue of the results of the discussion.

A big stone in Lin Qingxue's heart finally fell to the ground, and she began to prepare for the follow-up matters of the escort agency.

She communicated frequently with Lin Qingming, Lin Qingran and others to discuss details such as personnel training and route planning.

Soon, at Lin Qingxue's suggestion, Gu Jinyu bought a four-courtyard house in a remote alley in the south of the city as the headquarters of the escort agency and a granary warehouse.

After deciding on the headquarters of the escort agency, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince each gave ten secret guards to Gu Jinyu, the Duke of Protectorate sent one thousand taels of silver notes, the Emperor sent one hundred thousand taels of silver notes, and asked the Ministry of Revenue to send another one hundred thousand taels of silver notes as funds for the escort agency to buy food.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Qingming sent Lin Xiaotao and 35 villagers from Linjia Village to the escort agency headquarters.

Gu Jinyu also bought fifty horses and twenty carriages specifically for transporting grain.

In order to facilitate the escort agency to safely escort grain to the imperial city, Lin Qingxue began to build a four-wheeled iron cart, which was the same as a pickup truck, but without a drive. Instead, it was pulled by horses, cows or donkeys.

She was researching this just to make it easier to transport more food at one time. Fortunately, there were many talented people. She just expressed her idea and someone actually made it.

After the iron cart was made, Lin Qingxue immediately had it delivered to Gu Jinyu at the escort agency. Everyone was very happy. With the iron cart, the safety of transporting grain was greatly improved.

It was mid-May and the weather was very hot. Lin Qingxue finished reading the account book and walked out of the study. She looked outside and could still hear the children reading intermittently.

In the blink of an eye, it has been a month since Gu Huaiyuan and Gu Jinyu returned from Nancheng, and it is time to transport the second batch of food to Nancheng.

With the establishment of the escort agency and granary, everyone seemed to become very busy, so this time Lin Qingxue and Gu Huaiyuan had to deliver the food, and the second prince would go with them to see the world.

The reason why Lin Qingxue was asked to go was because she also fled to the imperial city from famine. Not only did she have high martial arts skills, she had also experienced a lot. She could keep the people under control and teach Gu Huaiyuan at the same time.

As for the second prince, he was simply following along to see the world. The royal family was of noble birth, lived a life of luxury, and was not affected by the sufferings of the world.

Therefore, the emperor planned to send the second prince out to see the world and experience the sufferings of the world, so that he would not become mentally abnormal in the future.

"Master, the second master came to say that he wants to have dinner at Dongyang Garden tonight. He has something to say," Wen Nuan came to Lin Qingxue, lowered her head and spoke in a low voice.

"Got it, Wen Nuan. Go to the shop and buy some barbecue, milk tea, fried food, and grilled fish! We haven't eaten in a while, and the kids must be craving it. I haven't seen my second brother and sister-in-law go to the shop."

Lin Qingxue nodded slightly and smiled as she said that the children in the family were so greedy that they seemed to be abused and could not walk when they saw food.

"Yes, master," Wen Nuan responded and left immediately, leaving Donghe and Chuntao to continue following Lin Qingxue.

"Let's go! Let's go and chat with mother first," Lin Qingxue said as she turned around and walked towards Dongyang Garden.

Gu Jinyu went to the palace today. The emperor asked him to inform Lin Qingxue that they would set off in the next two days to deliver the second batch of grain to Nancheng.

Dongyang Garden, Gu Jinyu came here after finishing his official business, saying that he was going to have dinner, but it was impossible that he really came here just to have a meal.

What the emperor said to him had to be conveyed to Lin Qingxue, but Gu Jinxuan had been away from home for many days, and it would have a bad impact if he met with Lin Qingxue in private, and these words could not be heard by others.

The only choice was to hold the chat at Dongyang Garden. With Princess Anyang and the Duke of Huguo around, what could be said? He didn't have to worry about others gossiping, and he could also spend time with his parents. Killing three birds with one stone.

When Gu Jinyu came over, Lin Qingxue and Princess Lin had already arrived and were chatting with Princess Anyang about family matters. There was a mat on the ground next to them, and the twins, a boy and a girl, were crawling happily on the mat, with a nanny and maid watching them.

When Princess Anyang saw Gu Jinyu coming, she knew that she had another purpose for having dinner with her in the evening, but she soon understood what was going on.