I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 1051 - Chapter 1051 Plan

Chapter 1051: Plan Chapter 1051: Plan Editor: Atlas Studios Liu Wu knew more since he was working for Mu Shi, so he said, “Your father didn’t stop them either.

Over the years, we’ve accumulated a lot of grains in the north, so we’re doing okay.

Since most of the people who escaped are Han Chinese, we’ll help as much as we can.

The magistrate also said that the north lacks people the most.” Mu Yangling nodded slightly.

As there were wars in the north all year round, the land was vast and sparsely populated.

They indeed lacked people the most.

Seeing the sweat on Liu Wu’s forehead, Mu Yangling knew that he was wearing too many layers of clothes and was feeling hot.

She hurriedly said, “Fifth Uncle, it’s been a long journey.

You should go wash up and rest first.

When the children come back tonight, I’ll let them meet their great-uncle.” How could Liu Wu dare to accept such a greeting?

He is a distant nephew of Liu Daqian, beyond the fifth degree of mourning relationship, making his blood relation already quite remote, and even more so with the Mu family, not to mention with Mu Yangling herself.

In addition, he was now a steward in the General’s Residence.

Although he had not sold himself to them as a slave, he was their employee, after all.

If they were to address him as ‘Great Uncle’, it would make things awkward at work.

Therefore, Liu Wu said humbly, “I should pay my respects to the Young Masters.” As Mu Yangling was thinking about the matters in the north, she didn’t insist upon it before asking Spring to bring him away.

As Spring brought him out, she said with a smile, “I’ve often heard Her Highness mention her uncle’s family, but I’ve never met any of you up till now.

Fifth Great-uncle, you have to stay for a few more days this timeaEUR|” Liu Wu agreed with a hint of restraint.

At night, Qi Haoran came back at dinner time.

Looking at his tired expression, Mu Yangling couldn’t help but ask, “Is the north going to be in chaos?” Qi Haoran was stunned.

Thinking of Zhu Liang’s report, he knew that she had learned about the situation in the north from Liu Wu.

He no longer hid it and said, “I wanted to take the opportunity to recover the lost land, but Big Brother didn’t agree.” Mu Yangling frowned slightly.

“Since Great Jin is going to be in chaos, this is indeed an opportunity for us.

Isn’t it good to take advantage of our solid national treasury and strong troops and horses to recover the lost land?

Over the years, you’ve nurtured many useful generals under you.

Take this opportunity to let the newcomers make contributions, and the old generals can retire gloriously.

If this drags on, the literary aura will become stronger and the generals might not pick up the slack.

Back then, Great ZhouaEUR|” “I’ve already told Big Brother all this.

General Yuan, Father-in-law, and several generals in the imperial court have also expressed this intention.” Qi Haoran said solemnly, “Recovering lost land has always been Big Brother’s wish.

He already had a plan a few years ago.

Although the Great Jin has suffered a huge blow from the snow disaster this time, it hasn’t hurt their foundation.

However, if there’s internal chaos within their country, we can then take actionaEUR|” “But who can guarantee that there will definitely be chaos in Great Jin?” Qi Haoran replied vaguely, “It’s already in chaosaEUR|” Mu Yangling looked at him in surprise.

Qi Haoran chuckled at her and said in a low voice, “The nails we buried in Great Jin back have started taking effect.” Mu Yangling looked at him in a daze.

She did know about this, but she didn’t expect those people to be able to instigate the citizens of Great Jin to rebel.

Back then, their thoughts were very simple.

In order to recover the lost land, they sent many ‘nails’ to Great Jin; there were Han people and mixed-bloods of various races.

When they sent them to Great Jin back then, they thought that if they could learn about some of the movements of Great Jin’s army and know some information in advance at the start of a battle, it would be considered a success.

Who knew that the few of them could actually stir up internal strife in Great Jin?

Speaking of which, it had to do with Great Jin’s current state.

It had been nearly 300 years since Great Jin was founded.

The government was gradually corrupting, and the citizens in the country had always been divided into ranks.

Great Qi had a hierarchy of scholars, farmers, and merchants, but Great Jin was divided by race.

Ordinary Han people belonged to the fourth class, and the other minorities whose territory had been occupied like them were categorized into the fifth class, even worse than the Han people.

The Jurchen were divided into many tribes.

These tribes fought among themselves, and naturally, there were captives who were enslaved even more terribly.

The Han people were tenacious and good at enduring, but the minority tribes could not endure for long.

After accumulating capital and popular support, they rebelled.

Coincidentally, one of the nails Qi Haoran buried in Great Jin happened to be mixed in the team, so that person became the Military Advisor.

Not only could he help the other party strategize, but he also contacted Great Qi and asked for some weapons.

This natural disaster was a disaster for them, but it was also an opportunity.

“Although that person still listens to Big Brother, he already wants to be independent.” Qi Haoran lowered his voice and said, “If he comes back, he’ll at most be a fourth-grade guard.

However, if he stays in Great Jin, he’ll at least be a first-grade prime minister.

Big Brother and I don’t insist that he be loyal to us, as long as he still sides with us in his heart.” “Then the lost territoryaEUR|” “They used it to trade with us.

They agreed that as long as we provide them with a batch of weapons, they would return the lost territory after taking over Great Jin.” Mu Yangling looked at Qi Haoran.

“Do you believe them?” Qi Haoran chuckled and lay on the bed with his wife in his arms.

He said in a low voice, “This is the same as whether they believe that we won’t take advantage of the situation.

It depends on how each party understands it.

In short, you have to remember that now is not the time.

If just giving them a batch of weapons can reduce our casualties, it will be worth it.

To Great Qi, our people are the most important.” Mu Yangling nodded slightly.

Great Qi had a small population.

Last year, the Ministry of Revenue reported more than 50 million registered citizens.

However, under the policies of the past few years, there were very few hidden households and refugees still in hiding.

It was so few that the number could basically be ignored compared to the huge base number, many of whom were newborns born in the past few years.

It couldn’t be helped.

Great Zhou had been in chaos for more than 20 years and its population had been greatly depleted.

Even though Great Qi had been recuperating in the past few years, its population was still not high.

Recovering lost land would definitely result in a loss of lives.

Food and wealth could be obtained again, but if they wanted labor, they would have to wait at least 16 years.

Mu Yangling was relieved.

“I thought you were going to war.” “It depends on their actions.

If the progress is fast, I’m afraid I’ll have to make a trip to the North in two to three years.

If it’s slow, it’ll perhaps take five to six years.” Qi Haoran patted her back comfortingly and said in a low voice, “It might take a few years to head to another war.

I’m afraid it’ll be the last time, too.

After all, it’s not appropriate to start another war after recovering the lost land.

Big Brother and I aren’t very interested in their land either.

Ah Ling, can you come with me when the time comes?” Mu Yangling was stunned for she did not expect Qi Haoran to make such a request.

“I’ll bring you back to the north to meet your parents.

I know you’ve been thinking about them all these years, but because of me, you haven’t had the chance to visit your relatives.” Qi Haoran said in a low voice, “While we’re there, I’ll bring you back.” It would probably be the last trip.

However, Qi Haoran did not say that last part out loud.

This was the disadvantage of inconvenient transportation.

The north was too far away from them.

If he weren’t posted to the north, it would be almost impossible for Mu Yangling to return to her maiden home.

However, the duo shared too many memories there.

Not to mention Mu Yangling, even Qi Haoran wanted to go back to the north with Mu Yangling.

And seriously speaking, he only had a chance when he was posted there for a war.

Mu Yangling lay on Qi Haoran’s chest and nodded.

She said gloomily, “When the time comes, I’ll leave the children in the care of Sister-in-law and Cousin-in-law.” “Alright.” Qi Haoran said happily, “Then do help Little Madam Xia take care of Little An and Little Fu now.

This way, when the time comes, she won’t be able to refuse.”

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