Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

As long as Xu Huaiyi didn't dare to take the risk himself, Gu Huanxi would not stop him. When he saw him rummaging around for the drone to pack up, he leaned over and took a few looks at it curiously.

"I'll take it out tomorrow to try out the effect." Xu Huaiyi looked impatient. Before, he had forgotten the drone in a corner. It was a waste of time for so long. It was such a waste of resources. Otherwise, the journey of escaping from famine would be smoother. He could also use it to investigate the families in the capital and perhaps find something useful for the emperor. Most importantly, he could find out the rear-ends and strike accurately against the Japanese pirates.

Gu Huanxi reminded, "Be careful when using it, don't let anyone find out, otherwise you won't be able to explain..."

Xu Huaiyi nodded and vowed, "I will definitely protect it. It will be a great treasure in the future, a sharp weapon for leading troops to fight. With it, we don't even need scouts. It is more useful than planting spies in the enemy army."

Hearing this, Gu Huanxi couldn't help but snort and laugh, "Do you still want to continue to fight on the battlefield in the future?"

Xu Huaiyi paused, then smiled awkwardly, "I just said this. Who can predict what will happen in the future? After all, I am a military commander. If the imperial court issues an order, can I still disobey it?"

Gu Huanxi was just making a casual retort. She knew Xu Huaiyi too well. On small matters, Xu Huaiyi would listen to her, but when it came to big things, he would be as stubborn as a bull. Even if she pulled him back forcefully, he would still hold a grudge. And she would not give him the chance to resent her because of regrets in his heart.

This is the way for couples to maintain a harmonious and long-lasting relationship.

She changed the subject naturally, "When you return to Beijing next year, will you still need to go to the Martial Arts Academy for classes?"

Xu Huaiyi scratched his head. "I think it's not necessary. I already have an official position..."

"Then the martial arts exam is no longer necessary?"

"Well, there's not much point in participating again. Maybe someone will criticize me for being hypocritical. Besides, I'll be taking up a spot, which will only make people hate me."

Gu Huanxi nodded and asked the most concerned question, "Which government office will you be assigned to? Or, where do you want to work?"

Xu Huaiyi pondered, "Logically speaking, for someone like me who was directly appointed as an official based on military merit, the first choice is to go to the Xishan Camp. In the military camp, I don't have to leave the capital. I lead the troops in training every day. There are not many battles, which means there is not much danger. Unless the enemy attacks the capital, or the border is short of troops and needs support, I will have the opportunity to go into battle. Of course, this will slow down my promotion, but if I handle it well, I can also control certain military power..."

Whenever there is a rebellion, the Xishan Camp will have to deploy its own people. Right now, the highest authority in the camp is General Zhao, a lone minister who has no dealings with anyone and is only loyal to the emperor. However, he has heard that this general has some personal relationship with Principal Lu of the Jingwu Academy.

"So? You want to go?"

Sure enough, Xu Huaiyi shook his head and changed the subject, "Master suggested that I join the Imperial Guards."

"Which one of the Twelve Imperial Guards?"

"Don't worry, it's definitely not the Jinyiwei. Master means the Yulinwei."

Gu Huanxi's eyes flickered, "Master Sun was in the Yulin Guard before, right?"

"Yes, Master still has some connections. If I can get in, my life will be much better..." Xu Huaiyi sighed, "I am also struggling with whether to accept such a big favor. If I accept, then I will really be half a son of the Sun family. The Sun family has the right to interfere in my life, and I have the obligation to cooperate with their family plans, otherwise I would be ungrateful."

After a pause, he continued, "But if you refuse, it won't be so easy to find such an opportunity again. The Imperial Guards still have hope, but the Yulin Guards are slim. They walk in front of the emperor and are close to the emperor. Not everyone can get in. They are the most respectable and noble of the twelve guards, and it is also the easiest to climb up. Most of them are nobles or children of aristocratic families. It is difficult for ordinary people to integrate into that circle."

"So you still want to come in?"

"I'm not afraid of being looked down upon. They looked down on me at first, but I'm confident that I can get along well with them in the future. It doesn't matter if I suffer a little injustice temporarily. This is a way to quickly advance and change my social class. And..."

He subconsciously lowered his voice, "Except for the secret guards around the emperor who cannot be shown to the public, the Yulin Guards can be said to be the emperor's last layer of protection. If there is a change in the palace in the future, whoever can grasp the first-hand information will be able to seize the initiative and increase the chances of winning. If it really comes to the point of forcing the emperor to revolt, the chances of winning will be too great if the Yulin Guards are controlled. Shouldn't we prepare some trump cards for Xiaoyu?"

"You are so thoughtful and far-sighted..."

"Hehe, you should do your job. Xiaoyu and I are destined to be together, so shouldn't I do something for him?"

"Since you have already weighed the pros and cons, why are you still struggling? If you want to go, just go. Whether Master Sun promotes you or not, you are his apprentice and you have to listen to him. There is no need to struggle. Besides, no matter how great the favor is, we will have the chance to repay it."

Xu Huaiyi was unable to react for a moment, "How can you repay such a big favor?"

Gu Huanxi said, "The news of high wheat yield next year will be reported. How can the Sun family not have contributed? And the large-scale promotion of corn planting is also a great political achievement. Even if Minister Sun cannot be promoted, his position in the cabinet can firmly suppress other cabinet elders. Moreover, aristocratic families love reputation and pursue leaving their names in history. Once the people no longer have to go hungry in the future, do you think that the Sun family, as the introducer, will not be recorded in the history books?"

Xu Huaiyi's eyes lit up. "Yes, Master is generous to me. I am not bad either. It is such a great contribution. Shouldn't I be given money just by saying so? Hehe, now I finally don't have that much psychological burden..."

Gu Huanxi rolled her eyes speechlessly, not wanting to argue with him anymore, and talked about the most important thing tonight, "Han Jun said that the Marquis of Changle who is now staying in the capital is a fake. Really, he is probably helping the King of Chu lead the troops and strengthen the rebellion."

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi's expression changed, "Are you sure about this?"

Gu Huanxi said, "It's about 70 to 80 percent likely. Han Jun has seen the fake with his own eyes, otherwise he wouldn't have any suspicions. He has been keeping an eye on the Changle Marquis Mansion, looking for an opportunity to take revenge. He knows more about that family than we do, so it's easy for him to find flaws."

Xu Huaiyi suddenly became worried. "If this is the case, things will be troublesome. Marquis Changle is quite good at leading troops. Han Jun said before that when he and Xiaoyu left the capital, they encountered assassins disguised as bandits. They were all well-trained and had strong combat effectiveness. Otherwise, they would not have been hunted down so badly. This shows the ability of Marquis Changle. If he really trains his troops carefully, then the price to pay for winning against him in the future will be too high..."

Gu Huanxi said, "Now that we know about it, we should find a way to stop it before it's practiced for too long. How about exposing it directly?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head. "It's useless. Emperor Jianxing has just reached a reconciliation with the King of Chu. They won't fall out easily. No one can afford to mess with them for the time being. So, even if you go to complain to him, he will pretend not to know. At most, he will find a chance to punish the Marquis of Changle later. For now, he can only endure it."

"Then this road is blocked..." Gu Huanxi seemed to be thinking, "Is it impossible to find the private soldiers of the King of Chu and ambush the Marquis of Changle?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly, "Not only is it impossible, it's simply wishful thinking. Even the Jinyiwei may not be able to do it. They have already suffered too much from the King of Chu. It is obvious that they are no match for him, unless... Emperor Jianxing is willing to send out the Shadow Guards."

"Shadow Guard?"

"Yes, they are the secret guards of Emperor Jianxing. I just heard about them. The Jinyiwei did not do a good job in the south this time, especially letting the people from the Prince of Min's Palace escape. This is a serious crime. My master uncle is still busy making up for his crime. The other Jinyiwei have a harder time. I happened to hear them complaining once. They mentioned the Shadow Guards. Their tone was fearful and jealous. They were afraid of their elusiveness and jealous of their omnipotence. It was exaggerated that no matter what the Shadow Guards took over, they would fail. Sending them out might really catch the private soldiers of Marquis Changle and the Prince of Chu."

Gu Huanxi said, "Perhaps, Emperor Jianxing has already sent them out to carry out the mission."

Xu Huaiyi thought for a moment and said in a lighter tone, "That's right. Since Emperor Jianxing already knew that the King of Chu had private soldiers, how could he really sit back and do nothing? How could he sleep at night? On the surface, he has to maintain a non-aggression relationship with the King of Chu, so he can't search for them on a large scale. The Jinyiwei have failed one after another recently. In a hurry, it's normal for him to send the shadow guards."

"So, don't be too anxious, and don't feel too responsible. It's not our turn to worry about the country and the people. Let's just have a good Little New Year first."

"Um……"

The next day was a nice day.

Steamed soup dumplings for breakfast are filled with pre-prepared jelly. After heating, the jelly melts and when you bite it, it is full of soup, fresh and delicious. Several children can eat two baskets and still feel unsatisfied.

Gu Huanxi was thinking about Xu Huaiyi's going to suppress the bandits, so she was a little distracted and lost her appetite. Meeting Gu Xiaoyu's concerned eyes, she smiled and found an excuse for herself, "Mom was thinking about what seasonings to put in the braised beef to make it taste better. I was distracted for a moment. Beef is so rare, I don't want to waste it."

Beef was one of the New Year gifts that Su Zhe had someone send. It was a big piece, weighing nearly 20 kilograms. Dayong did not allow the slaughter of cattle unless they died of old age. However, he raised some beef cattle in the northwest, so they could be slaughtered and eaten without farming. However, he did not dare to raise them in the capital in a high-profile manner, and could only do it secretly.

After she received it, she marinated it. After one night, it should be flavorful enough.

Lu Changzhi asked with bright eyes, "Aunt, is the braised beef delicious?"

Gu Huanxi smiled and said, "Of course it is. It is the most suitable dish to go with wine. When you and Yongyan go home, I will bring some for you to give to the elders as a snack."

"Okay, thank you, auntie!"

Sun Yongyan also said, "Thank you, Master's wife."

The thing is not important, what is important is the thought behind it.