Marry a powerful minister and remain a widow?I’m done with the book-wearing female role!

Regarding the war, Jiang Yuzhu was a layman.

Xie Zhao took out a miniature map and patiently explained the benefits of transporting grain and grass.

"This time I went to the border town of Beidi and passed through a three-way intersection. This place is a default no-care zone. The surrounding mountains are full of vicious bandits."

The bandits have been kings of the mountains all year round, and the officials from the three places have worked together to encircle and suppress them. However, someone leaked the news along the way, and the mountain was empty.

After the limelight was over, the bandits returned to their lair and continued to commit crimes.

"Over the years, the DPRK and China have sent people many times, but nothing has been achieved."

Those bandits dared to rob even military supplies, so there must be someone behind them.

From the capital to Beidi, the three-way intersection is the only way to go.

Because of this, Xie Zhao made arrangements in advance and distributed the grain, grass and military supplies to hundreds of caravans to transport them.

Even if the bandits get the news, even if they fire their bows left and right, they will be in a hurry.

"There is also the question of loss raised by Madam, which can be better answered."

Each city in Daqi maintains a very balanced state in terms of food, grass and other supplies.

"Once we go to the north to buy grain and grass on a large scale, it will indeed minimize the loss. However, if there is a shortage of food in a short period of time, profiteers will drive up food prices to make war profits, which will definitely cause food prices to skyrocket."

Food is the most important thing for people's livelihood.

The price of food is soaring, and the prices of various daily necessities are rising one after another, which is bound to cause turmoil in Daqi.

Xie Zhao was about to continue, but Jiang Yuzhu already understood it well: "Northland only produces one season all year round, and people have the habit of stocking up on food and vegetables before winter. Once food prices soar, the people will suffer the most. They will panic and worry. Suffering from severe cold and war, I used to eat sweet potato rice, but now I can only live by counting grains of rice. It’s too difficult.”

Jiang Yuzhu had read the travel notes bought by her mother, Mrs. Chen, and understood the shortcomings in the delivery of goods due to limited conditions. These were inevitable in Daqi.

"Yuanhe, I am willing to use my private money to purchase a batch of grain, grass and other supplies in the south of the Yangtze River and transport them to the north."

There are grain and grass officers responsible for purchasing military supplies, and the water is very deep.

The prices of brown rice, japonica rice, old rice and moldy rice vary greatly.

Some unscrupulous businessmen mix rice with fools to gain weight.

As soon as the grain and grass officials loosen their grip, tens of thousands of taels of silver can easily go into their pockets, making money that is unconscionable.

When Jiang Fulu mentioned this, he was extremely angry and cursed the grain and grass officials for losing their conscience.

At that time, Jiang Yuzhu suddenly realized that there was also a chain of contempt among corrupt officials, with his father Jiang Fulu standing at the top.

The couple discussed that they might set off at any time.

Before leaving, Jiang Yuzhu became even busier.

The horses and carriages used for the trip must be modified according to the plan, and all the clothes brought with them should be kept simple.

During this period, he had to appease his parents and relatives, say goodbye to his sisters, instruct the shopkeeper of his shop, and invite the caravan to go to the south of the Yangtze River to buy food and grass. He only slept for two hours a day.

Xie Zhao was so busy that he returned home late at night, just when Jiang Yuzhu was in a daze. She was so tired that she didn't even bother to open her eyelids.

It was dark the next day, and Jiang Yuzhu's side was empty. There were signs of turning on the quilt, which proved that Xie Zhao had come back.

For breakfast, Mrs. Shen asked the cook to stew bird's nest porridge and served it to her daughter-in-law.

Jiang Yuzhu was frightened and quickly stood up and said: "Mom, what are you doing? How can you serve your daughter-in-law?"

"Yuzhu, mother is leaving for Jiangnan today."

Shen didn't hide it on purpose. She observed it for a few days and found that Jiang Yuzhu stayed up too late and didn't want to distract her daughter-in-law with her own affairs.

"Mom, why are you in such a hurry?"

In the past few days, Mrs. Shen often went to Zhuangzi to stay for a while. Jiang Yuzhu thought that her mother-in-law wanted to relax, so she didn't interfere.

Shen replied with a smile: "Mom is going to Zhuangzi to prepare some local specialties from the capital and send them back to Jiangnan."

Ever since Jiang Yuzhu married into the Xie family, she had never given her any gifts, so she couldn't live with the loss.

The Xie family has many rules, and Mrs. Shen doesn't want her daughter-in-law to be scolded by the Xie family for such a trivial matter.

Mrs. Shen knew the tribe's preferences and spent a few days preparing for it. When the time came, he would send it back under the banner of Jiang Yuzhu, and no one would make the slightest sound of disobedience.

"Mom, my daughter-in-law is not very polite. Thank you for being here."

Jiang Yuzhu thanked her sincerely.

In Daqi, it is natural for a married woman to serve her mother-in-law. Not only does Shen not need her to serve her, but she also takes care of her in every detail. Jiang Yuzhu even suspected that she was the chosen daughter of God. This treatment is so good!

"And Lao Wu, he didn't follow the rules when he was studying at Qingzhu Academy. He collected test papers from the capital, pens, inks, paper, inkstones and other items, and sent them back to Jiangnan early in your name, Yuzhu."

Xie Xuan was more considerate and worked quietly. If Shen hadn't received a letter from the clan thanking Jiang Yuzhu, this would not have been known.

No wonder, Jiang Yuzhu's status in the Xie family continues to rise, and everyone who has short hands remembers her.

Before leaving, Mrs. Shen had a few more words of advice.

"Yuzhu, if there is danger in this trip, please don't come forward. We women are weak and should hide behind men."

"Go to the North and write a few letters to report that you are safe. When you return to Beijing from the North, you might as well come directly to Jiangnan."

Mrs. Shen meant that her son Xie Zhao was busy and didn't need to go back. Their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had a good relationship and it was hard to be separated for too long.

"Mom, after marrying Yuan He, my daughter-in-law has indeed not returned to the clan."

Jiang Yuzhu didn't hesitate and quickly agreed.

After explaining a lot of experiences on the road, Shen added: "Yuzhu, after riding in a carriage for a day, your back is sore and your legs are aching, especially your neck is stiff. Yuan He has good hands. Ask him to give you a massage to soothe you."

"Besides massage, Yuanhe is also good at making tea."

"While passing through the wilderness along the way, if you want to go to the toilet or wash up, just ask him to look out."

Mrs. Shen saw that Jiang Yuzhu was self-reliant and did not want to trouble others, so she advised: "You are a husband and wife. It is only natural for you to ask him for help. As long as you throw all the difficult problems on your mind to him, you don't need to. What if you take advantage of others?"

"Mom, I will listen to you."

Jiang Yuzhu couldn't help but explain to Xie Zhao, "Mom, Yuan He is not that kind of person."

Shen nodded. She also felt that her son was not that kind of person, but women were weak. If they reconciled and divorced, and the man remarried at will, the harm to the woman would be fatal.

"Look at Bai Die, you have to be careful, be careful about Yuan He, and keep all his money in your hands."

Shen babbled for half an hour, but she still wasn't satisfied.

As she listened, Nanny Shen became more and more aware that something was wrong. If she hadn't been around when Madam gave birth, she would have really suspected that the young master was not Madam's biological child!

Partial mother-in-laws are all too common, and there are only a few who favor their daughter-in-law and step on their sons.

Since Madam came to the capital to hang out with Mr. Chen, her personality has changed drastically.

Although Mrs. Shen has become aggressive, lost all the etiquette and rules in the past, and has become a little unreasonable, Granny Shen noticed that her wife lived a life that was free and happy that she had never experienced before she got married.

After a period of time, Nanny Shen gained experience and became calm and comfortable with her wife's harsh words.

"Yu Zhu, if you feel wronged, go to your mother and tell her. She will deal with Yuan He as a villain. This will not affect the relationship between you and your husband."