Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Gu Huanxi also pays attention to the follow-up sales of honeycomb coal. She has an idea of ​​the approximate daily shipment volume, which is getting higher day by day. It can be seen that people still recognize it very much and its cost-effectiveness far exceeds that of charcoal.

However, in fact, not much money was earned, and the profit compression was relatively low. No matter she or Su Zhe wanted to take advantage of the national disaster to make money. It was true that they wanted to help the people and to build a good reputation for themselves. With a strong mass base, no matter what they do in the future, they will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Moreover, it will also be an invisible protection for both families.

She also had people keep an eye on the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, to guard against the Meng family making trouble behind the scenes, but surprisingly, there was no movement, as if they didn't care at all.

Gu Huanxi did not dare to take it lightly, and also reminded Su Zhe to be more vigilant and not let anyone play any tricks on him in this deal, otherwise a good thing would turn into a bad one, and all their hard work would be in vain.

Su Zhe agreed solemnly and personally controlled every link, trying his best to prevent anyone from taking advantage of any loopholes.

After being so cautious for ten days or so, the peak sales period has passed. Almost every household near the capital has used cheap and easy-to-burn honeycomb coal for heating. The situation of frostbite and freezing to death has been greatly improved. The difficulties brought by the snowstorm have been overcome. The situation is very good. If someone is weak, he would have been proud of it by now.

However, Su Zhe had been keeping an eye on people in the workshop and working hard. As for Gu Huanxi, he was even more low-key, closing the door and refusing to see anyone.

But Gu Huanxi always felt uneasy in her heart, as if there was another boot hanging over her head, and she couldn't sleep peacefully until it fell down.

Unfortunately, the war in the south has become more intense recently, and she hasn't seen Xu Huaiyi in the car for several days, leaving her without anyone to discuss things with.

She didn't dare to say more on the note, for fear that he would be distracted and something dangerous might happen.

Fortunately, there were the notes he left to tell her what happened every day, otherwise she would have suffered from insomnia. But looking at the hasty and sloppy handwriting, she couldn't help but feel worried.

Fortunately, that night, I finally saw Xu Huaiyi in the car.

At that time, she had already fallen asleep with her daughter in her arms. When she heard the noise, she opened her eyes suddenly and saw him tiptoeing towards the bed like a thief.

The two people's eyes met unexpectedly, one was surprised, the other was guilty.

"Wake you up?"

"It's okay, I was just confused, you are..."

"Well, I just finished a battle and won a small victory. Don't worry, I'm not injured. I was stained with the enemy's blood. I was afraid that it would choke you and your mother, so I just took a quick bath..."

He explained casually while untying his cloak and throwing it aside, then found a towel from the bathroom and wiped his hair roughly. After the damp and cold air dissipated, he approached the mother and daughter, rubbed his hands, picked up his daughter and fondled her for a while, then put her in the crib next to him, and hugged her again, sighing with satisfaction.

Gu Huanxi asked, "Are you tired?"

Xu Huaiyi hummed, resting his chin on her shoulder, his voice showing no sign of hiding his fatigue.

Seeing this, Gu Huanxi didn't want to ask anything anymore, only heartache remained in his eyes.

"Take off your coat, lie down, and I'll give you a massage to relax you..."

"No, how can it be hard for you?"

"Stop wasting time and hurry up!"

"All right……"

Xu Huaiyi cooperated and lay on the bed, closing his eyes comfortably.

Gu Huanxi had learned some massage techniques and knew which acupoints to stimulate would help the body recover. Before long, his stiff back gradually relaxed, like a wild beast whose fur had been smoothed, and he let her deal with him.

While massaging him, she checked to see if he was really not injured. This guy was being stubborn, what if he was trying to fool her?

Fortunately, there were no obvious wounds, but there were quite a few bruises on her body. She knew that this was because she was wearing protective clothing and armor. Swords and knives could not penetrate her, but heavy objects could still cause a certain degree of damage. In serious cases, her internal organs would rupture.

There is one place that is particularly dangerous, right next to the heart.

"Are you really okay?"

"Well, don't worry, I won't lie to you about this kind of thing..."

Gu Huanxi snorted lightly, without making any comment. She stirred out a blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing potion and sprayed it on him carefully. Seeing that he was almost drowsy under her massage, she asked hurriedly, "Are you hungry? Do you want me to cook you a bowl of noodles?"

Xu Huaiyi held up his eyelids and uttered "hmm" vaguely.

Gu Huanxi quickly went to the kitchen to make a big bowl of beef noodles, added his favorite chili oil, and took a can of drink from the refrigerator before going to call him to get up.

Xu Huaiyi struggled to sit up, and after drinking half a can of iced drink, he finally woke up and ate noodles in big mouthfuls, as if he had been hungry for several meals.

"Slow down, it's not enough. I'll cook more. There's still some beef..."

“Hmm, hmm, delicious…”

He even drank up the soup at the bottom of the bowl, burped, and finally recovered to full health.

Gu Huanxi looked at him worriedly, "Do you have to go out?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head. "Don't worry. We just finished the battle. We are all exhausted. We are sleeping soundly in the tent. No one cares about anyone else. I live alone now. I am very free..."

Gu Huanxi asked, "Where is Wei Liang?"

Xu Huaiyi paused for a moment before saying gloomily, "He got hurt this time because he was protecting me, but don't worry, I've already taken care of it for him. I even secretly gave him a bowl of anti-inflammatory medicine. Nothing will go wrong. He's sleeping in the same tent with the people brought by Yun Ting."

Gu Huanxi asked again, "Where are your classmates? Are they all okay?"

Xu Huaiyi sighed sadly, "Ah, it's not very good. He was stabbed a few times, but fortunately he was safe. Meng Ping's injury was more serious. He can't go to the battlefield in the short term. But he was anxious to make merit, so he was not in a good mood. Especially when he saw that several of us were promoted, he became even more anxious."

"What is Li Yunting's current official position?"

"Captain of the Thousand, Zhao Sanyou is a centurion. In terms of bravery, Zhao Sanyou is still the best. However, this guy is too reckless and made some small mistakes, which offset a lot of his merits. Otherwise, with the number of Japanese pirates he killed, he could have been a captain of the Thousand. Meng Ping is only a sergeant. Anyone would be unhappy if he were in his place."

"Where are the others from Jingwu Academy?"

"There are a few who have become squad leaders, but most of them are not up to the task. Before they came, they all thought well and felt that they were good at martial arts and could make great achievements. But when faced with war, they all showed their cowardice. After all, they have not experienced any hardships. What they learned in the past was just a show. When it came to the real test, they were completely vulnerable. Alas, the master was very angry. Master Ma also scolded them severely and almost fought with them."

The more Gu Huanxi asked, the tighter his brows furrowed. "So, the group you went to was very polarized?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded and said helplessly, "I guess so. Two more people died, and they were not civilian students. I don't know how the academy will explain it to them after we return."

"This is not something you can worry about..."

"Just wait and see. Even if I don't worry about it, I will be involved in the matter. It's because I am the one who gets the most attention. I will definitely be envied."

Gu Huanxi looked at the dark circles under his eyes and advised, "Then just take it easy. Don't work so hard. It's not a good thing to take too much credit."

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly, "I can't even keep a low profile now. I don't know how many people are watching me. I started off too well and then fell behind. What do you think they will think? Besides, I can't just sit there and do nothing on the battlefield. My wife, if you're not careful, you'll get stabbed. Besides, I can't help myself when I see those pirates."

Gu Huanxi was speechless for a moment.

Xu Huaiyi held her in his arms and soothed her softly, "Don't worry, I know what I've accomplished. No matter how great my achievements are, they are not that great. I have many levels of superiors to support me. With so many levels of distribution, how much will be left for me? I estimate that when I return to Beijing, with my ability, I can at most become a Wuyi General, a fifth-rank official, and I will be very satisfied."

Gu Huanxi exhaled and forced a smile, "It's good that you have an idea. I don't know anything about war. Anyway, safety comes first, and everything else is empty talk."

"Yeah, yeah, I understand..." Xu Huaiyi responded and changed the subject, "Is everything alright at home? Is no one bullying you and the children? How's the honeycomb briquettes business going? Is anyone causing trouble?"

Gu Huanxi responded one by one, "Everything is fine at home. We have enough food and drink, and we have enough charcoal. The children are very sensible. I don't have to worry about them. They get up early to exercise and study very hard. They even have less time for playing. The weather is cold, and it's easy to catch a cold when the wind blows outside. However, I took them to the charity to volunteer, and they were very active. No one complained about being tired..."

"The plum blossoms at home are blooming, but I have been closing the door to visitors recently. I have not received anyone and have been concentrating on food and drink. I have been living a comfortable life without anyone bullying me. The families that have had grudges against my family are all very honest. I don't know if they really want to make peace or wait for another opportunity. Anyway, they haven't made any moves. I'm just worried that they will attack you..."

"The honeycomb briquettes business is very good, and the sales volume has exceeded my forecast. I didn't expect it to be so popular. It must be a coincidence that there was a snowstorm. Su Zhe has been watching the whole process, and so far, there have been no problems. Some people are jealous and want to learn how to sell them. However, anyone with a little business sense who calculates the cost and profit will know that this business is not very profitable. It is just for a good reputation and to make good connections..."

"As soon as I figured it out, I sent a full set of iron stoves and honeycomb coal to the Sun family, the Lu family, Xiaoyu's senior brothers, your uncles, your good classmates and teachers, and the people in Hutian Village. Don't worry, the stoves are all exquisitely designed, and they don't lose value when given as gifts. The honeycomb coal is placed in a wooden box, which is also very exquisite. I also gave them ceramic pots and ceramic bowls for boiling tea around the stove. It's very elegant. Your master puts it in the carriage every day. I heard that he takes it with him wherever he goes. He can't live without it."

After listening to this, Xu Huaiyi praised her profusely, "My wife is amazing. She handled this matter in a bright and generous way. She not only promoted it, but also attracted a wave of support. With them leading the way, no matter how jealous others are, they dare not make trouble."

Gu Huanxi smiled and said, "Yes, Xiaoyu's senior brother is the headmaster Qin Shan of Luming Academy. He also likes to use this stove and even wrote an article praising the elegance of brewing tea around the stove. It is very popular in the capital now and is a favorite of many scholars and literati."

Xu Huaiyi said regretfully, "In the middle of winter, it is indeed comfortable to sit around the stove and make tea while eating roasted chestnuts and walnuts. Unfortunately, the emperor is far away, and I can't use it this year..."

Gu Huanxi rolled her eyes at him. "How could I forget about you? I've already sent someone to deliver it to you. It's a complete set with everything. It's loaded with several carriages. If you calculate the time, I estimate that it will arrive in seven or eight days. By then, you can arrange it. You can send it to whoever you want. It should be enough..."

Xu Huaiyi's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Really? Hahaha, my wife still loves me..."

He treasures the honeycomb coal stove, but what he treasures even more is the thought and care that his wife has for him!

His emotions burst out, and he leaned over and kissed her passionately.

Gu Huanxi pushed him away with a look of disgust on her face, "Stop messing around, aren't you tired? Take a good rest now..."

Xu Huaiyi blinked ambiguously and said in a sweet voice, "To repay my wife, I have to give myself to her, right? I am willing to do this job no matter how tiring it is..."

Gu Huanxi immediately pinched him and glared at him, "I don't want to, go to sleep!"

Couldn't she see that he was already at the end of his strength? He was still holding on, not afraid of overdrawing his body.

Xu Huaiyi was indeed holding on, and seeing her like this, he lay back down and muttered, "I'll make it up to you tomorrow morning." Almost within a minute after he finished speaking, he started snoring.

Gu Huanxi covered him with a blanket, put her arms around his waist, and closed her eyes in peace.

A good night's sleep.

The next day, when she woke up, the man who said he would compensate him had disappeared long ago. He only left a note with scribbled handwriting, saying that there was a new situation and he had gone to discuss it with the master. He was afraid that they would not be able to meet in the car often in the near future.

Gu Huanxi read the note several times, put it away, and calmed down his mood before leaving the RV.

Life had to go on. She couldn't help with the war, but she couldn't fall behind, so when they finally met, she only reported good news and not bad news.

Isn't it the same for Xu Huaiyi?

Everything he said to Gu Huanxi in the car had been carefully edited, and he tried to pick things that were not so heart-wrenching. In fact, the actual war situation was much more tragic.

The only thing to be thankful for is that with the presence of several princes' men in charge, the forces of all parties temporarily entered a state of balance. They were no longer busy with intrigue and deception, and finally focused their energy on combating the Japanese pirates.

But the Japanese pirates came well prepared. They did not engage in small-scale fighting as in the past, where they would just go ashore to rob and then run away. This time, it was as if they were mobilizing the entire country to fight Dayong to the death. Their warships were lined up on the sea, and they seemed to be determined not to turn back until they were satisfied.

The situation was very serious, especially since they lost too much in the early stages, which led to low morale. Later, when support arrived, the pressure fell on them. This is why Xu Huaiyi has been so busy recently that he has no time to even enter the RV.

The higher-ups are eager to let them fight one battle after another, preferably with great victories in every battle, so that they can turn the situation around, boost morale, and regain the initiative.

But how can a war go smoothly every time? The Japanese pirates were not soft persimmons that could be easily bullied, so there were wins and losses. Fortunately, there were more wins, but the casualties were also heavy. The price paid was too high. Almost every time, at least 40% to 50% of the soldiers had to be consumed to win a victory. It can be said that once you go to the battlefield, the chance of coming back alive is only half.