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Some things are unavoidable. The main wife passes away and leaves behind a son and a daughter. The side wife has two sons alive. Naturally, she is biased towards her own son. Some conflicts arise unconsciously.
They are all his children, which side do you want him to take? He knew some things well, but he could only pretend to be confused.
However, he knew the character of the eldest son. He knew a son better than his father. He could still control it while he was alive. If he was gone, he really couldn't imagine what would happen to the mother and son over there. He knew very well that the mother and son were no match for this son, but they refused to settle down, and it was understandable why.
So he regretted it. If he had not married and only had a son and a daughter, many things would have been easier to handle.
Shao Pingbo, who climbed up to the attic, came behind Shao Dengyun, faced his father's majestic back and saluted, "Father!"
Shao Dengyun turned his back and said, "I'm going to the capital to beg for food this time. I'm going to embarrass you."
Shao Pingbo: "It's not surprising that some people in the capital covet the land of Beizhou. Fortunately, my son has lived up to his orders. The supplies should be across the river in the next few days. My son has already made arrangements for the distribution."
Shao Dengyun sighed: "I don't know if it is God's punishment for me in successive years of disaster."
Shao Pingbo: "My father is serious. Natural disasters are unpredictable and cannot be controlled by humans. However, we can do our best to deal with post-disasters and minimize losses. In the flooded area in front of us, the floods are gradually receding. Some things should be implemented as soon as possible. My son suggested that work On behalf of the relief, we use relief grain to mobilize the victims to work and clear the damaged and blocked channels as soon as possible. This will not only ensure that the victims have food to eat, but also ensure farming in the second half of the year, and help Beizhou recover as soon as possible."
Shao Dengyun: "Very good, accurate!"
Shao Pingbo cupped his hands and continued: "This flood has also fully exposed the shortcomings of Beizhou's water conservancy facilities. My son suggested sending people to explore as soon as possible and come up with an overall plan, and then concentrate on water conservancy construction in Beizhou and structural storage. The main channel for water and water transportation irrigation can divert water from the river for irrigation during drought, and can be used to drain floods in time during floods. At least when another disaster occurs, the disaster will be over quickly, and the flood will not turn into a lake like some places now. When the swamps are difficult to retreat and affect farming, the impact of disasters can be greatly reduced. As long as this project is completed, Beizhou will be in a different situation in a few years!"
Shao Dengyun: "It's easy to say. Such a large project consumes countless financial and material resources. Where can there be so many people to work on it?"
Shao Pingbo: "It's impossible to roll it out all at once, and we can't afford it, but it can be implemented in steps, first ensuring the main food-producing areas. Encourage wealthy households to contribute money to provide food, and call on the victims to work. Whoever completes the area will be responsible for that area." Whoever owns the fertile land will definitely encourage a large number of wealthy households to participate, so we won’t spend much financial resources. We can even allow wealthy households from abroad to participate, as long as they can complete the work according to our standards, regardless of whether they are from Beizhou or not, fertile land will be free So what if we give it to him? The fields cannot be left in Beizhou, and the grain is produced in Beizhou, so naturally it will be given to Beizhou first."
Shao Dengyun put his hands on the handrail and said with his back still turned: "Have you ever thought about it? If you do this, ordinary people will not be the opponents of the rich households. I'm afraid that many people's fields will be invaded in disguise."
Shao Pingbo: "This pain must be endured, and the sacrifices must be faced. Those retail investors only care about their own families. It is impossible for them to work on their own initiative. They are all working for themselves. There is no way to complete such a large project in a piece of loose sand. Someone must organize it." Get up. There are no benefits. Who of those wealthy households are willing to pay and provide food and drink to do this? As long as the obvious benefits are visible to everyone, wealthy households from outside Beizhou will definitely be attracted to come. As long as the money and food gathered can make people fill their pockets. With full bellies, there are countless hungry people in other state capitals outside of Northern State. They will surely come to work after hearing the news. We can gradually and quickly complete water conservancy construction outside the main grain-producing areas with the help of human and financial resources from outside the state."
"The more perfect the irrigation project is, the more food supply can be maintained, and the more people will gather from all directions. In these troubled times, when people from outside the state come to Beizhou and have food to eat, they will put down roots and naturally become Beizhou. People, and as long as the population is prosperous and sufficient, Beizhou will have sufficient soldiers. If the population is prosperous, commerce will naturally prosper, and wealth will naturally gather here. In a few years, Beizhou will be a prosperous land. This is the long-term basis for our Shao family. The foundation of!”
"Of course, this year's post-disaster replanting matters must be started first and we must overcome the current difficulties first, otherwise there will be trouble."
Shao Dengyun: "For this matter, you should first come up with a detailed charter. [oM]"
"Yes!" Shao Pingbo agreed, took out a paper raft from his sleeve, and respectfully offered it with both hands: "Father!"
Shao Dengyun looked back, turned around slowly, took the paper raft, glanced down, and muttered twice, "King of Beizhou, King of Beizhou, a piece of candy... I have seen this, do you know who it is?" What did you do?"
"Niu Youdao! I met him on the way back from the capital..." Shao Pingbo told the general situation.
Shao Dengyun dusted off the paper in his hands and said, "With evil intentions, he wants to drive a wedge between our father and son."
Shao Pingbo: "Father knows clearly."
"If you take over Beizhou, what are you going to do with them, mother and son?"
Shao Dengyun suddenly said this.
Shao Pingbo was stunned and looked at him blankly. Although he quickly guessed what it meant, he didn't dare to answer.
He can climb from a small soldier to the position of a general with great power. His father seems to be a big boss, but he is actually a careless and careful person. The military power of Beizhou is under his father's control. All the generals, big and small, are his father's people, and it is difficult for others to get involved. . Whoever controls the military power of Beizhou and controls Beizhou will naturally be supported by Dazenshan and other spiritual sects.
"The father's words frightened his son." Shao Pingbo lowered his head and replied.
Shao Dengyun raised the paper in his hand, "I know what you are worried about. Don't worry, I will not let it succeed. Today I can tell you clearly that you are the eldest son of Shao. Whether it is in terms of ability or age, the Shao family's fortune In the end, it all has to be left to you. Just trying to provoke us father and son in a nursery rhyme is underestimating me, Shao Dengyun. From now on, I will increase my support for you. Just go ahead and do what you need to do. Don’t be afraid to shrink back. .”
"Thank you, father, for trusting me." Shao Pingbo responded politely.
Shao Dengyun: "But I want to know what you will do with their mother and son in the future."
Shao Pingbo: "Second mother is also my mother, Wubo and Fubo are also my brothers, naturally..."
Shao Dengyun interrupted: "I'm not as smart as you, don't go around telling me useless things!"
The scene was silent. It was difficult for Shao Pingbo to answer these words. He didn't know if his father was testing him.
The steward Yang Shuang on the side did not dare to breathe. Unexpectedly, Shao Dengyun suddenly brought up such a topic. Even he, the steward, was embarrassed when he heard it. He slowly backed away, preparing to leave to avoid suspicion.
Shao Dengyun glanced sideways, "Did I let you go?"
Yang Shuang's steps froze, and he lowered his head and did not dare to move.
What can Shao Pingbo say? He was silent for a while and said: "I respect you as my biological mother, my two brothers..."
"I want to hear the truth!" Shao Dengyun interrupted him again.
Facing his father's majesty, Shao Pingbo was in a dilemma. What should he say? You don’t believe what’s said to be good, but can you accept what’s said to be bad
"Alas!" Shao Dengyun suddenly sighed softly, "Promise me to give their mother and son a way to survive!"
At this point, Shao Pingbo understood that his father must have confided his true feelings. He slowly raised his head and said, "Does the father really want to hear his son's true feelings? He's just afraid that it won't sound good if he says it!"
Shao Dengyun looked at him, waiting for his next words.
Shao Pingbo mustered up his courage and said bravely: "There is no need for some interference. It is not that the son is heartless, but that he is afraid that some people will not be willing to accept it. It will not be good for anyone to cause chaos! If the son takes power in Beizhou, it will relieve their mother and son. All the power of the three of them will make them rich men who are idle at home."
"I hope this is your truth!" Shao Dengyun nodded slightly. After a moment of silence, he waved his hand helplessly, "Go and do your own thing."
After getting down from the attic, Shao Pingbo came to the political hall.
A group of people in the hall stood up and saluted, "Young Master!"
Brothers Shao Wubo and Shao Fubo respectfully called eldest brother.
"How are you, Er Niang?" Shao Pingbo asked lightly.
Shao Wubo replied: "Mother is fine."
"You go about your business, I'll go say hello!" Shao Pingbo dropped his words and left.
After leaving the political hall, he went all the way to the main courtyard of the inner house, where he asked his servants to announce the news and waited in the courtyard.
After a while, a woman in colorful clothes came quickly. It was Shao Dengyun's side chamber Ruan. When she heard that Shao Pingbo was coming, she came out to greet her in person, with a smile on her face and said, "Big brother is here."
"I've met Er Niang!" Shao Pingbo saluted respectfully, "How is Er Niang?"
"Well, I haven't seen you for a long time. I heard that you went to the capital. Are you tired from the journey?" Mrs. Ruan extended her hand to invite you. "Come and sit in the room."
Shao Pingbo followed the order and went to the hall. He was somewhat sincere about the other party's attentiveness. He knew very well that before he got married, his father moved out and divided the family. The contribution of this second mother was not small. To put it bluntly, he did not want to let it go. He is at his father's side.
Ruan was busy for a while and asked someone to bring a bowl of soup, "This is the soup I just made."
"I'm just full." Shao Pingbo declined, but in fact he didn't dare to eat her food.
Knowing that his face was in vain, this man who never ate his own food waved his hand and asked others to take it away. Ruan said with a smile on his face: "Brother, you are over thirty years old, you are not young, even your... The two unsatisfactory brothers have lost their children, and it’s time for you to think about it for the rest of your life. I’ve recently seen a few ladies of the world, how about I bring them to you to meet them another day?"
"Okay!" Shao Pingbo nodded in agreement and started another topic, "Er Niang, that girl Liu'er shouldn't be indulgent. It's better to let her go out less in the future."
Ruan smiled and said: "There is no indulgence. She just wants to learn some poetry and poetry. This is a good thing."
Shao Pingbo didn't appreciate it, "Er Niang, I'm here to ask you to send a message to some people. I'm just a sister. If you come to me for anything, it's best not to make any crooked ideas about Liu'er. Liu Erjin is so precious, I promised my mother to take good care of her. If anything happens to her, it will be worth two lives! Er Niang, I still have official duties, please leave first!" After saying that, he stood up and cupped his hands. Turn around and stride away. ,.