Remarrying Chun Yuan

The Third Prince, Qin Muyan, said indifferently, "Do you know what you're saying?"

"I understand. My intention is not to forcibly detain them, but to find a way to exchange them."

Wei Gongming talked about the advantages of Mongolian horse breeds and also mentioned that they could try crossbreeding. "...The Great Qi has been plagued by disasters for the past three years. This year's snow disaster dealt a heavy blow. The neighboring countries are all eyeing us covetously, and who knows when they will come to us to take advantage of us again."

"I believe the most important thing is to strengthen the army, and warhorses are also key."

This measure was proposed by Qin Muyan in his previous life, and Wei Gongming felt that it was in line with his wishes to bring it up now.

He failed to thwart Fang Ziqing's plan to become the Crown Prince's concubine, and had always wanted to impress Qin Muyan. Upon learning that the Meng Kingdom was about to visit, he happened to remember this matter.

Qin Muyan didn't immediately refuse, and looked at Qin Yongshang beside her, "What does Military Advisor Qin think of this suggestion?"

"Not very good." Qin Yongshang said bluntly.

Wei Gongming was instantly dissatisfied, "If we don't strengthen our army, our Great Qi will always be the one being bullied!"

"Soldiers' armor and weapons are far inferior to those of men. What's the use of simply enhancing the strength of warhorses? The strength of warhorses is merely icing on the cake, not the key to victory." Qin Yongshang's attitude was very clear.

Wei Gongming clenched his fist. "We must plan ahead for everything; we can't just cram at the last minute."

Qin Yongshang counted on his fingers, "His Majesty has always been clear: whoever makes the suggestion is responsible for solving the problem. What do you expect our Prince to offer in exchange for the Mongols?"

“Silk and brocade are things they desperately need,” Wei Gongming said.

Qin Yongshang snorted coldly, "What if they want a princess for a political marriage? In the harem, only the Imperial Concubine's little princess is of marriageable age. You want the Third Prince to send his own sister away for a political marriage? Just for a few warhorses?"

"Why propose a marriage alliance when there are fine silk fabrics, grains, and jewelry to trade?" Wei Gongming asked, puzzled.

"Do you have silk fabrics? Do you have fine grains and jewelry? Are you suggesting that His Highness go around buying things on credit?" Qin Yongshang grew angrier as he spoke.

Wei Gongming was speechless for a moment; he really hadn't thought that far ahead.

He also forgot that Qin Muyan was only a prince at this time, not the new emperor who had ascended the throne, and he did not have the confidence to make such a strong decision.

"It was my oversight; I had no intention of offending the little princess or the Imperial Concubine." He immediately bowed and apologized.

Qin Muyan carefully observed Wei Gongming, her expression complex.

This person is sometimes decisive and insightful, but most of the time he is quite foolish.

They are so stupid that they are self-righteous and arrogant.

That innate arrogance, the source of which was unknown, was something even he dared not contemplate, yet it came out of Wei Gongming's mouth...

"The suggestion is good, but the timing is wrong." Qin Muyan commented with these ten words, then changed the subject, discussing with Qin Yongshang whether to compete with the Crown Prince for the task of welcoming the Mongol delegation.

Wei Gongming was left standing awkwardly to the side, but he gritted his teeth and didn't leave. He would occasionally interject with a few words about the disadvantages and countermeasures of the Meng Kingdom. He had already latched onto the Third Prince's coattails and there was no way he would let go.

……

Wei Gongming, who had been on edge all day, was exhausted when he left the prince's residence.

He was hungry and was not invited to stay for a meal.

Qin Muyan invited the Left Chancellor to his residence for a meeting, leaving Qin Yongshang to accompany him, and then sent him away directly.

After all, he was just a minor county magistrate, not qualified to participate in discussions of important matters of national diplomacy...

Crabapple blossoms in spring.

The moonlight shone on the petals blown down by the wind, creating a particularly beautiful scene. Pedestrians on the street weren't heading home early either; they were out enjoying themselves, leisurely strolling and playing, completely relaxed.

They drank together in twos and threes, arms around each other's shoulders, enjoying a peaceful and idyllic moment.

Wei Gongming recalled his past life, when Liu Yuechu loved to stroll through the night market during this season. She had repeatedly invited him to join her, but he had always impatiently refused.

Not only would they refuse, but they would also coldly mock her for being ignorant of human suffering and spouting those clichéd literary platitudes.

I wonder if she will continue to travel in this life? Even if she does come out to enjoy the night view, the person by her side will no longer be him.

Wei Gongming walked slowly, not in a hurry to return to his residence.

Before they had gone far, they saw Liu Musheng, Pei Chun, Lu Bingyang and others coming out of the restaurant together.

"A bunch of spoiled brats," he muttered to himself, his eyes full of disdain.

But then another person appeared: Yuan Cuo.

Wei Gongming instantly hid in the shadows and secretly watched.

They couldn't hear what these people were saying, but Pei Chun and Lu Bingyang had very different attitudes toward Yuan Cuo.

After talking for a while, everyone got into their carriages and went home.

Wei Gongming waited for a while before slowly walking to the entrance of the restaurant. He glanced at the little beggar in the corner, took out two copper coins, and asked, "Did you hear what they were saying just now?"

The little beggar's eyes lit up the moment he saw the copper coins. "I heard them say that the horse farm needs to be located as soon as possible, and there's a list of Mongolians, and also farmers and herdsmen..." At the age of seven, he couldn't remember those fancy words, only a few.

Wei Gongming's heart jumped into his throat again. "What else did he say?"

The little beggar quickly shook his head, "I can't remember..."

Wei Gongming was furious. How could Yuan Cuo and these people also have their eyes on the Mongol Kingdom and the horse farm?

He got up and hurried towards the county government office, but suddenly his footing gave way. The little beggar grabbed his leg with both hands, staring longingly at the two copper coins in his hand. "Please have mercy, give me some food..."

Wei Gongming kicked him away and left without looking back.

……

The next morning, before the sun had even risen, people who had gotten up early to work were already walking on the streets. They lit stoves and cooked hot food, such as steamed buns and soup.

"Oh my god, there's someone here! You scared me to death!"

"Is he dead? He's still breathing. Can he be saved?"

A bowl of hot soup was ladled out and held to his lips. The little beggar pursed his lips and swallowed.

"Stay alive, quickly go find Young Master Yuan!"

"Why are you looking for Young Master Yuan? He's the son-in-law of the Liu family, not a doctor offering free medical consultations."

"Madam Liu is a kind-hearted person; she won't abandon us!"

The neighbors, carrying their children, headed straight for Liu's shop.

Yuan Cuo was naturally not in the trading company. He deliberately left home a little later this morning, intending to have breakfast with Liu Yuechu before going to work on the horse farm.

"You should focus on the scientific expedition first. The horse farm matter isn't urgent. Or, once you've decided what to do, you can have your elder brother and Mu Chi run the errands." Liu Yuechu didn't dare to waste any more of his time.

Moreover, after careful consideration, she realized that she had indeed gotten herself into a rut.

In his past life, Yuan Cuo had a wealth of talent but nowhere to use it, which forced him to travel all over the Great Qi. But in this life, he has become her husband, and at the very least, he is not short of money. So why not let him make a name for himself first, and then plan for the future?

She did indeed pave the way for Wei Gongming in her previous life, but in the end, she suffered a terrible fate.

But Yuan Cuo is not Wei Gongming, nor is she Liu Yuechu, who craved a man in her previous life.

She didn't want to bear the blame for delaying his conviction.