First-rank palace maid Su Jixiang

Chapter 251: Long-term planning

Su Jixiang turned over and lay down in Wei Ling's arms automatically and consciously. He found a comfortable position on his chest and closed his eyes.

"If you don't work hard when you are young, you will regret it when you are old." Su Jixiang said to Wei Ling with her eyes closed, "We two have enough money to live on, but the people of Mangcheng and the Black Tiger Army will be short of money in the future. Unexpected things will happen, my husband!" She was in a half-asleep stage, and although her voice was very soft, her words made Wei Ling's heart shudder.

He couldn't help but tighten his arms and locked his little wife tightly in his arms.

Ripples of warmth, comfort and more importantly, emotion arose in my heart.

Yes, Emperor Longchang would not indulge me forever. This time he conferred the title on me only because I wrote in my memorial that there were military remonstrations within the Black Tiger Army.

Wei Ling's mind was very clear.

He also contacted Xue Ziyi, and Xue Ziyi also received a marquisate, Marquis Ziyi.

In fact, he and Xue Ziyi were from the south and the north respectively, and were very far apart. Emperor Longchang and others thought that he and Xue Ziyi would not have any intersection, but they were all wrong.

He and Xue Ziyi had known each other when they were in Dongdu.

People say that Wei Ling and Xue Ziyi are incompatible, Xue Ziyi is fire and Wei Ling is water, but what they don't know is that he and Xue Ziyi were also strangers to each other through fighting. Xue Ziyi has a bad temper and they have quarreled on many occasions, but later the two of them made an appointment to fight, and after fighting several times, they actually felt a sense of mutual respect and secretly became close friends.

The incident happened at General Weiyuan's Mansion before that at Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.

Everyone thought that Xue Ziyi was not killed because she was out, but what they didn't know was that they were the ones who intercepted Xue Ziyi on the way home.

He couldn't save the entire Xue family, but at least he could save Xue Ziyi...

It was he who used all means to send Xue Ziyi to the south and into the sphere of influence of King Huainan, which made the people who were searching for Xue Ziyi return home in disappointment.

Since then, although Xue Ziyi and he have always been in contact, it was all done in secret. Even when something happened to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion later, he asked Xue Ziyi not to act rashly, let alone come to rescue.

After he led his troops to join the rebel army of King Huainan, Xue Ziyi also thought about coming to Wei Ling's side, but was persuaded by Wei Ling.

The lesson taught by the deposed emperor is still vivid in people's minds. No one knows what the future of the former King of Huainan will be like. It is better for him and Xue Ziyi to separate temporarily. In this way, even if Emperor Longchang becomes wary in the future, he will not be able to kill him and Xue Ziyi together.

After Wei Ling felt a little better, he informed Xue Ziyi of the assassination attempt on the deposed emperor through a secret letter.

He originally wanted Xue Ziyi to find a way to clear himself, but Xue Ziyi wrote in his reply that there was no need to clear himself and just let Emperor Longchang guess.

So when Su Jixiang mentioned this, Wei Ling's heart was inevitably stirred up.

Emperor Longchang cannot be trusted, and no one can tell what the Black Tiger Army and his future will be like. But Su Jixiang is right, things are unpredictable, and if he rebels in the future, the lives of the Black Tiger Army and the people of Mangcheng will be in his hands. At that time, it will not be a matter of feeding his family, but of ensuring that all the people in Mangcheng and the entire Black Tiger Army are well fed. Only in this way can he and Su Jixiang truly live a good life.

"Do you have any plans?" Wei Ling asked softly, looking at his wife sleeping in his arms.

Even though she had rested for a night, she still looked a little tired.

"Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans all need to develop." Su Jixiang closed his eyes and said slowly, "Children need to study and plan for the long term. Talents need to be cultivated by ourselves. The army needs to be developed and the armaments need to be updated. We need to trade with neighboring countries and exchange what we have with each other. Only when money flows can it be called living money and can it make money. Otherwise, it is just dead money... While the new emperor still trusts you, we must develop... quietly strengthen ourselves until one day when he wants to touch you, he will find that he can't touch you!"

Su Jixiang's words made Wei Ling's eyes light up.

"You asked me before how many displaced beggars there are in Mangcheng. Do you want to use all of them?" Wei Ling asked.

"Yes." Su Jixiang yawned, his eyes still closed, but his words were very clear. "Many of these little beggars are orphans, and they go out to beg on the street because no one is watching over them. If we run a school, take them all in, provide them with food and clothing, and let them study, who do you think they will be loyal to in the future? There will always be one or two out of ten who can study. Besides, we can teach students according to their aptitude. Those who like to study can study, those who don't like to study can learn the principles of being a human being, those who like to learn martial arts can practice martial arts, and those who like to learn other things, we should also teach them well. We can't let them be hooligans on the streets all day long!"

"Okay! Let's do as Madam says!" Wei Ling was very excited. The suggestion made by Su Jixiang was really great!

He needs manpower, a lot of manpower. Wouldn't these children be talents if they were trained?

"So, my husband, we need to make money!" Su Jixiang yawned and murmured, "We need money everywhere..."

Wei Ling hugged Su Jixiang a little tighter, "Then there is no need for Madam to work so hard. I will figure out the money issue."

"Don't, you've already been made a marquis, I don't know how many eyes are staring at you." Su Jixiang slowly opened his eyes, raised his head slightly and looked at Wei Ling and said, "Where can you get the money from? It's nothing more than iron ore and reselling materials. You don't need to do this, I will find a way, you just need to support me unconditionally. My husband, I want Mangcheng to become an open and inclusive city-county. Only in this way can we open up trade routes with other places. With trade routes, let Mangcheng become the economic center of the north, so that Mangcheng can make a difference."

"Okay!" Although Su Jixiang said it very simply with just a few words, a prosperous scene had already emerged in front of Wei Ling's eyes.

"Don't worry, no matter what you need, I will find a way to help you do it." Wei Ling suppressed the excitement in his heart and said to Su Jixiang, "I will do my best to keep Mangcheng safe."

The Northland is connected to many countries in the north, and the Turks are the most restless among them. If Mangcheng wants to become the largest trading port in the Northland, the problem of Turkic invasion must be solved first.

So sometimes you have to show off your military strength!

Only by suppressing the arrogance of the Turks will they completely surrender!