Yang Haiyan was reading Yang Dahua's letter, and Qin Fang was also reading the letter sent by Han Zhen.
Han Zhen mentioned in the letter that the situation at the border was becoming increasingly tense, and the remaining barbarians had begun to harass the border for some unknown reason. Logically, after some of the barbarians surrendered, the remaining barbarians would surrender depending on the situation, but judging from their situation, they had no intention of surrendering. According to Han Zhen's speculation, a war at the border was not far away.
Secondly, speaking of the Royal Grain franchisee, the Yonghe Marquisate gave their family the quota for one of the county agents. Han Zhen knew that this was a blessing from Qin Fang.
Potato flour and sweet potato flour were proposed by the Qin family. Han Zhen and Qin Fang had a good relationship and were from the same place, which was known to everyone. Therefore, the Yonghe Marquisate gave Han Zhen the position of agent in one of the counties. As smart as Han Zhen was, he naturally knew the reason.
In the original plot, it was Han Zhen who became the captain of a thousand men, and it was Han Zhen who achieved prosperity step by step. However, after Yang Haiyan traveled through time, Qin Fang got ahead of Han Zhen, and later Qin Fang was transferred, and the beginning of Han Zhen's trajectory was still far away.
But some things have moved and they are not far away.
For example, Yang Dahua did not get the shop of the prince's wife, but she got Yang Haiyan's shop. Although she bought it with money, it also illustrates the restoration of the trajectory from another perspective.
After reading the letter, Qin Fang burned it. Nothing was safer than destroying the evidence. Even if there was nothing substantial in the letter, there was no guarantee that it would be used to write a story one day. Qin Fang was a careful person, and after Du Ke's advice, he became even more cautious.
After leaving the study, Qin Fang went to look for Yang Haiyan. He learned that she had gone to the Han family to deliver New Year gifts, so he went to look for her again.
In the past, Han Zhen and Yang Dahua were poor, with limited monthly wages, and could not afford to send good things. Now Han Zhen has become a captain, with money, and the New Year gifts he sent are better and more. In addition to the matter of the imperial grain agent, the New Year gifts sent this time are particularly large.
There are many wild game, furs, and peddlers at the border, so the things sent by the Han family this time are mainly bacon and furs. In addition, there are two pairs of fur shoes, just like modern snow boots. These shoes were made by Yang Dahua herself. When she was pregnant, Yang Haiyan gave her a coat. She always remembered this friendship, but she couldn't give a decent gift at that time. Now she can afford furs and is willing to buy furs, so she sent a pair of fur shoes.
"You're still out in such a cold weather." Qin Fang stepped forward and rubbed the little woman who was watching the New Year's gift, "Aren't you cold?"
How could she not feel cold? She felt that her breath would freeze immediately, but: "Look at the New Year gifts that Sister Dahua sent. Look at these shoes and the fur. I'll use this fur to make fur shoes for everyone. They're very warm." She had already put on the fur shoes and stepped on the ground a few times. "Make me a few pairs of fur gloves, so that your hands won't be cold when you go out."
Qin Fang was not afraid of cold to begin with. It was common to take cold showers in winter. When he was in the military camp, who had the time to boil water for showers? So over time, he was no longer afraid of cold. In addition, Yang Haiyan had taken herbal baths from time to time in the past two years, so his health was very good. However, he would not refuse his wife's kindness, and happily agreed: "You are thoughtful. I see that there are a lot of furs, so I have to make a few warm clothes. You are so afraid of cold, you must dress warmly." In fact, he had never met anyone who was as afraid of cold as Yang Haiyan.
Yang Haiyan said, "Yeah." How could she not be afraid of the cold? From the modern era with air conditioning to the ancient times when even cotton was compacted, it would be strange if she wasn't afraid of the cold.
On the third day after receiving the Han family's New Year gift, they received another New Year gift, this time from Yonghe Marquis's Mansion. The New Year gift sent was several times more than that of the Han family. As for why the New Year gift was sent, it was because of the matter of the Royal Grain franchisee in Renzhou.
Now, I have to prepare two New Year gifts.
Speaking of which, based on her relationship with the Han family, Yang Haiyan felt that practical New Year gifts would be better, but the Yonghe Marquis's Mansion had already sent them, so it would take some time to prepare the New Year gifts.
"Ah..." Yang Haiyan sighed, "Madam Lian, what should we prepare as the New Year gift to be sent to Renzhou?"
Nanny Lian said, "The annual gift from the Marquis's Mansion is very generous. I can't think of anything to give at the moment. But I think it's more appropriate to give something in a conventional way."
Yang Haiyan said: "It is indeed more appropriate to do it in a conventional way. How about this, we can get some potato flour and sweet potato flour from the factory, and send some dry noodles over. I'll draw a few manuscripts, and ask an embroiderer to make a few clothes according to my manuscripts. The gift doesn't have to be expensive, just something practical." If it weren't for the matter of the imperial grain franchisee, it is estimated that the Yonghe Marquis' Mansion would not have thought of sending them New Year gifts.
Renzhou, border family housing.
During the Chinese New Year, everyone is busy. Compared with ordinary families, the Han family can relax a little because they have servants. But because they have the quota of Huangliang County Agent this year, they are even busier.
However, Yang Dahua likes this kind of busyness because being busy means making money.
In fact, their family conditions are good this year. She borrowed money from a bank and bought Haiyan's farm and shop. The farm raises poultry, and they can sell eggs, chicken and duck meat. The shop is in the county town, and it not only sells these things, but also sells vegetables from the farm. Although there are no broccoli and cauliflower from Haiyan, people in the town also need to eat ordinary vegetables. Therefore, the family conditions are really good this year, and Yang Dahua is very satisfied.
"My husband is back." Yang Dahua was sorting out the New Year gifts sent from Yunxiang County when she saw Han Zhen coming back from work.
Han Zhen stepped forward: "Do you want my help? Is this a New Year gift?"
Yang Dahua said, "No, I'm going to see my daughter. This is a New Year gift from Haiyan. Oh, there's also a letter over there. It's in your study."
Han Zhen nodded: "Okay." Then he went to the study.
There are private guards at the door of the study. As a thousand-household leader, he also has private guards.
"Sir." Seeing Han Zhen coming, the private guard saluted and said, "The letter sent by General Qin is already on your desk."
Han Zhen nodded: "When I'm not back, keep the letter with you and I'll give it to you when I come back."
Private Guard: “Yes.”
As they were talking, the two of them had already left the study: "Tell me about what's going on in Yunxiang County."
Private Guard: “Yes.” Then he told everything he had learned in Yunxiang County, including how General Qin had solved the issue of Beast Mountain when he first arrived in Yunxiang County, as well as the issue of military camp land, the issue of the horse farm... In short, when General Qin arrived in Yunxiang County, he gave the people a lot of work to do.
Han Zhen listened to the private guard's words with a smile on his face. He knew that the brother who shared life and death with him was no longer the former captain Qin Fang. His status was getting higher and higher, and the things he did were getting different. But one thing remained unchanged. Although his status was getting higher and higher, their relationship did not change, and the feeling he gave him did not change either.
"This kid..." After becoming an official appointed by the imperial court, he became a parent official. Han Zhen was happy for him.
Han Zhen quickly read Qin Fang's letter. Qin Fang's letter mentioned what happened in Yunxiang County. Of course, he didn't mention the matter about Huo Yao. First, it was the emperor's secret order, and second, some things were not good for Han Zhen if he knew them. But he did write about his teacher Du Ke, which Han Zhen's private guard also found out in Yunxiang County. But the most proud thing Qin Fang wrote was that he was going to be a father.
The child is the continuation of life. Not only Qin Fang is happy, but Han Zhen is also happy for him.
However, Qin Fang also mentioned some things in the court in the letter. For example, he was responsible for some secret missions, but these secret missions might affect the interests of others in the court, so he asked Han Zhen to be careful in everything.
Han Zhen saw this reminder, and a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes. Qin Fang did not mention what secret mission it was, but Han Zhen knew that this secret mission affected the interests of others in the court, so this mission must be not simple. He and Qin Fang were good friends and came from the same place. What if others could not deal with Qin Fang and turned against him
Han Zhen understood a little bit. From now on, in front of others, he would keep a proper distance from Qin Fang. At least... he would not contact him openly. Thinking of this, Han Zhen made a plan in his mind.
After reading the letter, Han Zhen burned it directly. Like Qin Fang, he didn't like leaving evidence to be talked about. After burning the letter, he walked out of the study and went to see his daughter. The little girl who was born in August last year was already one and a half years old and could walk. Seeing that her father was coming, she ran towards him with her two short legs and then threw herself into his arms.
The little girl is very beautiful. There is a reason why the saying that a daughter resembles her father is true. Han Zhen is good-looking and his daughter is like a replica of him, so Han Zhen dotes on her daughter especially. Parents who are naturally partial to their children will love them more.
Han Zhen picked up the little girl and hid her in his coat: "Let's go see our mother."
The little girl hugged her father's neck and kissed him randomly on the face, causing Han Zhen to laugh.
Yang Dahua saw the father and daughter coming and said with a smile, "Haiyan brought a lot of clothes for girls. The styles are very beautiful. I will wash them and give them to my daughter when they are dry."
Han Zhen: "I'll listen to you."
Yang Dahua took out the clothes and said, "Baby, these are the new clothes your aunt gave you. Which one do you want to wear?"
Even though the little girl was only one and a half years old, she knew what was pretty. She looked left and right, and finally she took a fancy to a goose yellow dress with cute little animals embroidered on it, so she held on to the dress and refused to let go.
Seeing this, Yang Dahua patted her head and said, "Okay, let's wear this."
Han Zhen looked at the mother and daughter, and felt very satisfied. He had a hard life when he was young, and even getting married was a luxury. But now, he was a father.
In the blink of an eye, it was March after the New Year, and Qin Fang had been in office in Yunxiang County for a year.
That day, Qin Fang went to find Yang Haiyan anxiously: "Yanyan, the teacher wrote a letter saying that the capital is in a bit of a mess."